Belle Collection (#11)

The Belle of the Beach - Keszthely, Lake Balaton, Hungary
Belle of the beach - A Bellboy of the Hullam Szallo Hotel provides shade for a very wealthy rather rotund female guest, promenading with her pet Scottie dog (Scottish Terrier) along the Strand (Beach)

Beachy Head old lighthouse, near Eastbourne, Sussex
Belle Tout, the old, decommissioned lighthouse, a Grade II listed building on top of the cliff at Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1960s

Brighton Blue Belle train in Brighton Station, with a platform full of people. Some are wearing Victorian costume, to celebrate the beginning of the railway era. Date: 1960s

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). French actress. Portrait. Engraving by Carretero, 1882. Colored

Poster advertising India, a Shillong Belle
Poster by Dorothy Newsome, advertising India, depicting a Shillong Belle. Printed for the Government of India by Bolton Fine Art, Bombay. Date: circa 1930

Caricature of the actress Miss Clara Jecks
Caricature of the English actress and singer Miss Clara Jecks -- A Bar Belle. circa 1880s

Charles Comte Belle-Isle
CHARLES LOUIS AUGUSTE FOUQUET, comte de BELLE-ISLE, duc de GISORS : French soldier involved in all the major wars of his day, as minister of war responsible for reforms. Date: 1684 - 1761

Paris Shopgirls & Hats
Paris shopgirls, displaying amazed and yearning looks, window shop for hats during their lunch hour. Date: 1896

Trying on a Hat 1897
A young blonde German lady in a red dress tries on a black hat strikingly trimmed in striped fabric. Date: 1897

Swimwear / Barbier 1913
Pretty bathing belle in a swimsuit consisting of a high waisted & belted tunic (presumably with shorts or bloomers beneath) & a matching cap daintily holds a crab. Date: 1913

Frocks / Red Parasol 1899
Blue tunic dress: 3 pointed upper skirts draped up at the back, gauged lace edged yoke. Grey mohair costume with orange lace bodice & simulated tunic. Date: 1899

Belle Chrystall (1910 2003), film actress Date: 20th century

Carolina Otero / Waltz
CAROLINA OTERO Spanish actress and dancer: La Belle Otero Waltz Date: 1868 - 1965

Lady Dunlo / Belle Bilton
LADY DUNLO formerly BELLE BILTON Date: 1889

French Theatre / Dorette
Dorette A character from La Belle Plaideuse by Bois-Robert. Date: 1654

Elisabeth Hamilton / Lely
ELISABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS OF GRAMMONT La Belle Hamilton - wife of Philibert, Comte de Grammont Date: 1641 - 1708

Alice Longworth / Roosevel
MRS ALICE LONGWORTH nee ROOSEVELT Daughter of Theodore, married in 1906 Date: 1884 - 1980

Napoleon Quits Waterloo
Having watched his Garde Imperiale forced to retreat by the Allies, Napoleon realises that he faces defeat and quits the field, passing La Belle Alliance in his flight... Date: 18 June 1815

Lady Golfer 1914
Advertisement for La Belle Jardiniere store, Paris. A fashionably dressed lady golfer grapples with her club. Date: 1914

La Belle Sophie Date: circa 1900

Elisabeth Hamilton / Full
ELISABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS OF GRAMMONT La Belle Hamilton - wife of Philibert, Comte de Grammont Date: 1641 - 1708

Elis Hamilton / Harding
ELISABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS OF GRAMMONT La Belle Hamilton - wife of Philibert, Comte de Grammont Date: 1641 - 1708

Elis Hamilton / Oval
ELISABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS OF GRAMMONT La Belle Hamilton - wife of Philibert, Comte de Grammont Date: 1641 - 1708

La Belle Feronniere Mistress of Francois I
La Belle Feronniere - Mistress of French king, Francois I. Date: circa 1520

FERRONNIERE 1501 - 1535
LA BELLE FERONNIERE - Mistress of French king, Francois I. Date: 1501 - 1535

Freemasons adoption festival
The Freemasons Fete d Adoption of the French Lodge Belle et Bonne, at the Hotel de Villette, France. Date: 1819

To the Ringlets of 69 by Lewis Baumer
Impression of a young woman of 1869, the year in which The Graphic magazine was first published. This picture, by Lewis Baumer, better known for his pictures of pretty flapper girls

La Belle Otero by Waltz - Music Sheet Cover by Fabian Scott starring La Belle Otero. An illustration of a frame with flowers and a portrait of the singer in the middle. Date: circa 1900

Belle of the ball at the carnival
An attractive dancer in a pose. Late Victorian.Date: circa 1900

The Belle of San Francisco. Date: circa 1900s

La Belle Kerro, Edwardian French Theatre Stage Actress Date: 1906

Room in Hospice Belle, Ypres, Belgium
Room with desk, chair and cupboard in the Hospice Belle, Ypres, Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Children wading in the water at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, USA Date: circa 1908

Mississippi River landing, Mississippi, USA
Mississippi River landing at Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA, with two steamboats, the Belle of Calhoun (left) and the Belle of the Bends (right). Date: circa 1905

The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate.. Handcolored lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times, by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 1885

French art nouveau pendant and necklet by Eugene Grasset.. Color plate from Charles Holmes Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans, published by the Studio 1902

Marvel of Peru flower fairy, Mirabilis jalapa.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris

Plum cultivars: Belle de Louvain and Boulouf, Prunus domestica.. Drawn by Miss E. Regel, chromolithographed by Stroobant, Ghent, from The Florist and Pomologist Robert Hogg, London

Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft, near Great Yarmouth, Suffolk, England. Date: 1910s

Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, Worcestershire
Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, near Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1910

Belle Vue Park, Newport, Monmouthshire
Belle Vue Park, Newport, near Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Wales. Date: 1900s

Casino at night, Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1910

Greetings card from Detroit, Michigan, USA, showing the Mount, Belle Isle, and a red and blue triangular flag. If you would only spend a few hours with me at Detroit, I certainly would make you happy

Munitions Worker and Tommy WW1. The British Tommy the greatest Blue and the Blue Belle The New Britannia, Together, soldier and munition worker will make the Hun Squeal. Date: circa 1916

Paris, France - Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Date: circa 1890

Marjorie Bowen in a Belle Alliance dress
MARJORIE BOWEN alias GABRIELLE MARGARET LONG English novelist (1888 - 1952), pictured in a " Belle Alliance" dress, designed by a group of women-artists who, according to The Sketch

River trip for wounded soldiers, WW1
An up river trip on the River Thames from Kingston to Walton and back for wounded soldiers convalescing at the Victoria Hospital Chelsea arranged by the print-machine managers at the Illustrated

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 108, June 1931
Illustration Sois belle et tatouee by Leclerc from Paris Plaisirs number 108, June 1931 Date: 1931

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"Belle: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of "Belle" as we explore various hints that take us on a captivating journey through history, locations, and even legends. From Waterloo Haye-Sainte to The Brighton Belle, let's embark on an adventure filled with intrigue and fascination. The story begins at Waterloo Haye-Sainte, where the echoes of battle still linger in the air. As we move forward in time, we find ourselves aboard The Brighton Belle - a luxurious train that once whisked passengers away to the vibrant city by the sea. Its successor, The Brighton Belle 2, continues this legacy of elegance and charm. Leaving behind land for waterways, our next stop is Boating at Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. Here, amidst serene surroundings and breathtaking views of nature's beauty unfolds a tale of tranquility. But not all stories are peaceful; some carry a rebellious spirit within them. In Upper Euclid Avenue Cleveland stands Woman Suffrage Headquarters - a place where brave women fought tirelessly for their rights during challenging times. As we shift gears from activism to entertainment, join us at the Bathing Belle Parade. Witness dazzling displays of fashion and style as bathing belles grace piers with their presence – capturing hearts along with attention. Speaking of captivating figures from history comes one notorious name: Belle Starr – an infamous bandit from the 19th century who defied conventions and left her mark on wild frontiers. Returning to historical events that shaped nations comes Waterloo Belle Alliance - symbolizing unity after fierce battles were fought. It reminds us how alliances can bring hope even in darkest times. Another significant meeting takes place at La Belle Alliance when Wellington and Blucher come together after triumph over Napoleon at Waterloo. Their encounter signifies victory against adversity – a moment etched forever in history books. Now let's delve into artistry as Leonardo da Vinci enters the stage.