Baird Collection (page 2)

Sir David Baird Discovering The Body Of Tippoo Sultaun After The Capture Of Seringapatum, May 4 1799. Engraved By M. Nargert After Sir David Wilkie

Sir Robert Baird, KBE, DL 1855 - 1934 (1928). Macklin, Thomas Eyre 1867-1943. Date: 1928

John Logie Baird watching Stereoscopic Television, 1942
Photograph showing John Logie Baird (1888-1946), the Scottish electrical engineer and television pioneer, watching stereoscopic television at his home in Sydenham Hill, London, June 1942

John Logie Baird experimenting at home, 1942
Photograph showing John Logie Baird (1888-1946), the Scottish electrical engineer and television pioneer, conducting a television experiment at his home in Sydenham Hill, London, 1942

John Logie Baird, with ventriloquists dummy head
John Logie Bairds experiment with transatlantic television. He is pictured here with a ventriloquists dummy head whose image was transmitted from London to New York by wireless

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Baird's Sandpiper - Calidris bairdii - Foraging along shoreline at Sandy Point in West Haven CT - USA Baird's Sandpiper, Calidris bairdii

British beer versus American cocktails, 1929
British beer versus American cocktails at Olivia Wyndhams hospitable bar. Miss Jean Baird and Miss Gwen Farrar support beer

Dorothea Baird as Queen Henrietta Maria in Charles I
Dorothea Baird pictured here as Charles Is Queen, Henrietta Maria. Dororthea was married to H. B. Irving who played the part of Charles 1st, and they toured together

Photograph of Dorothea Baird as Queen Henrietta in Charles I
Postcard of Dorothea Baird pictured here as Queen Henrietta Maria in Charles I. The photograph (one of a set of five) was taken by Foulsham and Banfield, London. 1907. Date: 1907

Dorothea Baird (1875 - 1933), English stage and film actress. She first appeared on stage in 1894 as Iris in Oxford University Dramatic Societys production of The Tempest

The Feather Boa by Baird
Stylised illustration of a glamorous 1920s woman in evening dress, encased in an oversized feather boa. Date: 1932

Spencer Fullerton Baird
SPENCER FULLERTON BAIRD American naturalist and museum director associated with the Smithsonian Institution. Date: circa 1855

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SPENCER FULLERTON BAIRD American naturalist and museum director associated with the Smithsonian Institution. Date: 1885

Battle of Blaauwberg
BATTLE OF BLaUWBERG Dutch general Janssens is defeated by Bairds English force, who advance to take Cape Town Date: 5 January 1806

John Logie Baird (1888-1946) SCOTTISH INVENTOR With Noctovisor Date: circa. 1910s

Powdering Pierrot by Baird - 1920s
Stylised illustration showing a woman in a fancy dress style costume, surrounded by balloons, powdering the face of her Pierrot doll

Golfers at North Berwick. Clockwise from top left: Miss Norma Cree, The Hon. V. Erskine, Miss Gathorne-Hardy and the Hon. D

Aristocrats golfing at the North Berwick links course. Clockwise from top left: Lord Hollenden; Miss Saunderson and Mrs Wild; Mrs Burkinshaw and Lady Reid; Mrs Jamieson and her daughter

JOHN LOGIE BAIRD (1888-1946). Scottish engineer and an inventor of the television. Demonstrating an iteration of his invention. Photograph, 4 January 1937

Mr. Elliott Lees, M. P. Dr. Richard Douglas Poi / Yell Mr
Mr. Elliott Lees, M.P. Dr. Richard Douglas Poi/Yell Mr. James Musgrave Mr. Alexander Baird

Study for Sir David Baird Discovering the Body of Tipu Sahib ; Sir David Wilkie, R.A. Scottish, 1785 - 1841; about 1834 - 1836; Watercolor, pen and brown ink

The Surrender of the Two Sons of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, to Sir David Baird, Henry Singleton, 1766-1839, British

AUDUBON: CORMORANTS. Left to right: Pelagic, or Bairds, Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus)
AUDUBON: CORMORANTS. Left to right: Pelagic, or Baird s, Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus), and Brandts Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus)

JAMES BAIRD WEAVER (1833-1912). American lawyer and populist political leader. Photograph, c1875

JOHN LOGIE BAIRD (1888-1946). Scottish engineer and an inventor of the television. Photograph, 1927

DU MAURIER: TRILBY, 1895. Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London theatrical production of George Du Mauriers Trilby

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Baird's Trogon - female (Trogon bairdii) Date:

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Baird's Trogon - female (Trogon bairdii) Date:

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Baird's Trogon - male (Trogon bairdii) Date:

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Baird's Trogon - Female (Trogon bairdii) Date:

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Baird's Trogon - male (Trogon bairdii) Date:

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Baird's Trogon - Male (Trogon bairdii) Date:

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Baird's Trogon - Male (Trogon bairdii) Date:

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Baird's Trogon - Female (Trogon bairdii) Date:

John Logie Baird (1888-1946) Scottish electrical engineer: pioneer of television

John Logie Bairds (1888-1946) first television demonstration - 1926. Photogaph taken from the screen of his first Televisor

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London production of George Du
DU MAURIER: TRILBY, 1895. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London production of George Du Mauriers Trilby

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali (seated in background) and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London
DU MAURIER: TRILBY, 1895. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Svengali (seated in background) and Dorothea Baird as Trilby O Ferrall in the 1895 London production of George Du Mauriers Trilby

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Bairds Noctovisor
John Logie Baird demonstrates his Noctovisor. The military were very interested in developing this technology for their own purposes. Date: circa 1929

FRANCE: CUSTOM HOUSE, 1854. Interior of a Custom-House in France. Wood engraving after a painting by François Auguste Biard, mid-19th century

ZEBULON BAIRD VANCE (1830-1894). American politician. Wood engraving, 1891

SPENCER FULLERTON BAIRD (1823-1887). American zoologist. Line engraving, 1881

JAMES BAIRD WEAVER (1833-1912). American lawyer and populist political leader. Wood engraving, 1880

Trilby on the English stage
George Du Mauriers novel dramatised by Paul M. Potter in New York, was then transferred to the English stage. This production has Mr Beerbohm Tree as Svengali and Miss Dorothea Baird as Trilby

George Husband Baird
GEORGE HUSBAND BAIRD Scottish churchman and scholar Date: 1761 - 1840

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"Baird: Pioneering the World of Television and Beyond" Step into the world of Baird, where innovation meets entertainment. From Alexandra Palace, the home of the B. B. C. , to John Logie Baird's groundbreaking experiments in television transmission, this captivating journey will leave you spellbound. Picture No. 10751181 takes us back in time as we witness Baird's remarkable indoor filming techniques. The six portraits of dancers from October 1922 showcase their grace and elegance frozen in time, while Theo Bonheur's Trilby Waltz sets a melodious backdrop for our imagination to wander. But it doesn't stop there - cocktails by Baird add a touch of sophistication to any gathering. Sip on these delightful concoctions as you marvel at George Husband Baird, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, who embodies intellect and leadership. Transport yourself to 1926 with an illustration capturing a fashionable woman surrounded by enchanting Chinese lanterns, and is a testament to how Baird brings cultures together through his inventions. Not limited to screens alone, Baird barracks in Bangalore, Karnataka, India stands tall as a reminder of his influence beyond broadcasting technology. This place holds stories untold waiting for curious minds like yours to explore. Lastly but most significantly, let us not forget John Logie Baird himself - the man who demonstrated the first television and forever changed how we perceive reality. His vision paved the way for countless innovations that shape our lives today. Baird: A name synonymous with revolutionizing communication and pushing boundaries further than ever before. Join us on this extraordinary adventure through history and be inspired by one man's relentless pursuit of progress.