Binoculars Collection

Army Recruitment Poster, 1960s
See what todays army offers you! Get the facts at your nearest Army Information Office. Recruitment poster, British Army, 1960-1969. Date: 1969

Binocular Testing
A line of girls tests each pair of binoculars made for the Services before it leaves the factory. Their employers, Ross Ltd of Clapham, the largest optical instrument manufacturer in the country

The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown
The 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery, 1942. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), nicknamed Monty and the Spartan General

Cartoon, Rev Stewart Headlam, The Church and Stage Guild. The Guild was formed in May 1879 with a view to breaking down prejudice against the theatre and its performers

Advert for Curry & Paxton, binoculars 1934
Curry & Paxton, dispensing opticians, advertising binoculars with leather case. Date: 1934

German postcard, Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg, WW1
German propaganda postcard, Germanys Pride, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II and Field Marshal Von Hindenburg standing side by side in uniform during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

No enemy sub will dare lift its eye if you lend your Zeiss or Bausch & Lomb binoculars to the Navy pack carefully, include your name and address : send to Naval Observatory Washington D.C

Bystander front cover - Summer Number 1933
Striking front cover of The Bystander magazine for 7 June 1933, with a design by Leon Benigni featuring fashionable spectators at the racing, probably Ascot. Date: 1933

Ismail Enver Pasha, Turkish leader, WW1
Ismail Enver Pasha (1881-1922), Turkish military officer, leader of the Ottoman Empire in both Balkan Wars, architect of the Ottoman-German Alliance during the First World War

Social / Cup Day at Ascot
Society ladies in Ascot fashions: hobble skirts & panniers, tunic dresses, a loose fitting kimono style dress with oriental embroidery. N.B unfashionably large hats!

Imperialism Ww1
Napoleon to Edward VII: " I wanted to create a French Empire, you a British one -- now theres going to be a German one!"

Sikh Troops Digging
Sikh infantry in the British army digging communication trenches and laying cables to connect up advanced positions

Hussar Scout in France - WWI
Hussar Scout on the look-out in France - WWI Date: circa 1915

German Uses Binoculars
German soldier on observation duty using binoculars

Frank Searle a photographer who studied the disputed existence of the Loch Ness Monster. He took up residence at Loch Ness in 1969 living a frugal existence in a tent then a caravan looking for

WW2 Poster -- Women of Britain Come Forward Now
Women of Britain -- These scientific instruments demand nimble fingers and quick brains. Come Forward Now. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service

Confederate Army Colonel John S. Mosby during the American Civil War

One Mans Meat- by George Studdy
Bonzo, the comic canine creation of George Studdy, looks away in horror (or boredom) as his owner peers a little more closely with the help of a pair of binoculars at a bevy of bathing beauties at

BOOKMAKERS
Kendall and McManus bookmakers stand by their blackboards as the race commences. Top tips include No.2, Westcroft

Coin operated binoculars, view of Manhattan skyline from Liberty Island, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Epsom Derby
Spectators watch the races from the roof of their car during the Epsom Derby in Surrey, 27th May 1925. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Advertisement, Thomas Harris, Opticians to the Royal Family
Advertisement, Thomas Harris & Son, Opticians to the Royal Family. 1841

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen and Miss Larnach - Neville. 1924

Mr Teazy Weazy Raymond hairdresser at Royal Ascot, June 1970 Morning suit and top hat Seventies fashion male

BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching, 1803, by James Gillray, showing George III with Napoleon

General Peppino Garibaldi during WW1
General Giuseppe (nickname Peppino) Garibaldi (1879-1950), in a trench with others, including an English or American journalist, during the First World War

Mr Alfred Edward Thomas Watson, The Badminton, 14 January 1897, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611628 Mr Alfred Edward Thomas Watson, The Badminton, 14 January 1897, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
700921 Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

The General, 1881. Artist: Spy
The General, 1881. Mourdaunt Fenwick Bisset MP. Bisset served as Conservative MP for West Somerset from 1880-1884. He was Master of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds from 1855 until 1881

A British Advanced observation post
A ruined house is used as an advanced observation post by British officers. Situated close to German lines, the officers relay information back about the accuracy of artillery fire

WW2 Poster -- Quick! Your binoculars
Quick! Your binoculars. Supply poster, lithograph. Put your binoculars on Active Service Now! Date: 1940

Royal Henley Regatta, fashion parade of the river, opened with a heavy programme of races at Henley. The Hon. Nadine Stonor, daughter of Lady Camoys

Felix Nadar, half-length portrait, standing in the basket of a balloon, holding binoculars. Date 1897

Ascot hat from Debenham and Freebody, 1934
A stunning hat of organdie in an elusive shade of brown ; the brim reinforced in an open lattice insertion in which golden threads mingle with the organdie. Perfect for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

Advert for Asprey for the races 1937
A variety of outdoor items for the races including: Ladies seal race companion, pigskin betting book, field glasses, binoculars, aluminium mount saddle seat

Royal Box in the Grandstand at Goodwood
The Royal Box in the Grandstand at the Goodwood Racecourse

Local Defence Volunteer Force
The uniform of the Local Defence Volunteer Force, established to defend Britain against the anticipated invasion by German parachutists

Elegant Luggage
Elegant luggage for elegant ladies

Robert E Lee / Iln / Civ War
ROBERT EDWARD LEE American Confederate general in North Virginia during the American Civil War

USA, New York, Manhattan, Lower Manhattan from Empire State Building, Freedom Tower in background

Couple of hikers in the Grand Canyon, observing the panorama in the twin. Advertising on board the train California
NWI4962388 Couple of hikers in the Grand Canyon, observing the panorama in the twin. Advertising on board the train California Limited in Santa Fe (USA), 1908

First World War: France, Drawing showing 'the Lion' symbol of the city of Belfort keeping the territory, 1916
LUX4737275 First World War: France, Drawing showing 'the Lion' symbol of the city of Belfort keeping the territory, 1916

Officers leather covered brass field glasses
3029032 Officers leather covered brass field glasses; Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers leather covered brass field glasses); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_4_27: President of the Republic
ICA4920503 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_4_27: President of the Republic, Armchair (symbol of power) - Loubet Emile (1838-1929)

General Robert E. Lee, 1862
1580718 General Robert E. Lee, 1862; (add.info.: General Robert E. Lee holding binoculars standing on a ridge with other officers and a man on horseback monitoring the battle at Fredericksburg)

First World War (1914-1918): binoculars used by a German army soldier in a trench
IMB4933991 First World War (1914-1918): binoculars used by a German army soldier in a trench.; (add.info.: First World War (1914-1918)

Italy, Sicily: crossing, life on the bridge of a liner with idle tourists taking the cool and chatting
LUX4779706 Italy, Sicily: crossing, life on the bridge of a liner with idle tourists taking the cool and chatting, tourists taking a souvenir photo on the bridge of the boat

"Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph)
DUV4222654 "Under the machine gun" - Images of the Great War, before 1920 (lithograph; 38.5x27.5 cm; (add.info.: As the spotlights cross the horizon)

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"Through the Lens of History: Exploring Binoculars in Various Contexts" Cartoon Characters and Reverend Stewart Headlam: Join us on a whimsical journey as we explore the world through binoculars, just like your favorite cartoon characters or even Reverend Stewart Headlam. Army Recruitment Poster, 1960s: Uncover the secrets behind army recruitment posters from the 1960s, where brave soldiers relied on their trusty binoculars to spot enemies and protect our nation. The Visionary Commander: Step into history with General Bernard Law Montgomery of the 8th Army in 1942, whose strategic brilliance was enhanced by his keen observation skills using binoculars. Advert for Curry & Paxton Binoculars, 1934: Discover how Curry & Paxton revolutionized optics in 1934 with their state-of-the-art binocular technology that brought distant objects closer than ever before. Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg's Perspective: Delve into World War I with a German postcard featuring Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg utilizing binoculars—an intriguing glimpse into how leaders viewed battlefields from afar. Zeiss Optics' Domination: Learn why "No enemy sub will dare lift its eye if you lend your Zeiss o, " as this iconic slogan highlights the superior quality of Zeiss binocular lenses during wartime. Socializing at Ascot Cup Day: Experience the elegance of Ascot Cup Day, where fashionable attendees used stylish binoculars to catch every thrilling moment on the racetrack while socializing amongst high society. Bystander Magazine Cover - Summer Number 1933: Transport yourself back to summer nostalgia as you flip through Bystander magazine's captivating front cover showcasing people enjoying outdoor activities while peering through their trusted pair of binoculars. Ismail Enver Pasha's Perspective.