Chauffeur Collection (page 3)

Fifth Avenue approaching 57th Street, New York City, New York, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fifth Avenue approaching 57th Street. New York City. Some New Yorkers use personally owned limousines driven by private uniformed drivers. New York City, New York

Parisian mores: the fiacres - Caricature by Pigal, 19th century
LSE4080176 Parisian mores: the fiacres - Caricature by Pigal, 19th century by Pigal, Edme Jean (1798-1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisian mores: the fiacres - Caricature by Pigal)

Portrait of the cochers and a child, with a hitch in the courtyard of Count Ducoss Parisian home
LSE4316166 Portrait of the cochers and a child, with a hitch in the courtyard of Count Ducoss Parisian home. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

The Pierce Arrow, 1910 (colour litho)
STC203640 The Pierce Arrow, 1910 (colour litho) by Gil Spear, Adrian (fl.1910); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Farewell, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho)
STC91315 Farewell, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Arrival at the Opera, 1909 (oil)
7076470 Arrival at the Opera, 1909 (oil) by Sykes, Charles Robinson (1875-1950); Private Collection

At Your Service, 1906 (oil on canvas)
823240 At Your Service, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Leyendecker, Joseph Christian (1874-1951); 54.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Your Service. Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951)

Envy, 1914 (pochoir print)
STC226930 Envy, 1914 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

ABC AUTOMOBILE - A B, circa 1900 (illustration)
7206772 ABC AUTOMOBILE - A B, circa 1900 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 24x33, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chauffeur; Stoker; Heizer (engraving)
7195317 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chauffeur; Stoker; Heizer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chauffeur; Stoker; Heizer)

1933 Rolls-Royce 20 / 25 Hooper saloon. Creator: Unknown
1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Hooper saloon

Cabaret sign "Au coc fidele", a Parisian coachman offering his
JLJ4602851 Cabaret sign " Au coc fidele", a Parisian coachman offering his services to a couple. Anonymous painting of the 19th century. Sun

La promenade aux Champs-Elysees Painting by Jean Beraud (1849-1935) 19th century
JLJ4647064 La promenade aux Champs-Elysees Painting by Jean Beraud (1849-1935) 19th century. Dim 0, 38 x 0, 55 m Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Musee de la Ville de Paris

General view of the theatres of the temple boulevard before the piercing of Prince Eugene
JLJ4608085 General view of the theatres of the temple boulevard before the piercing of Prince Eugene Boulevard, detail of L homme au fouet. Painting by Adolphe Potemont (1828-1883), 1862

After the Ball, 1917 (oil on board)
1767123 After the Ball, 1917 (oil on board) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Ball. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on board

A Flower Market, Hojbroplads, Copenhagen
CH27351 A Flower Market, Hojbroplads, Copenhagen by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Brompton Oratory, London (b / w photo)
3642638 Brompton Oratory, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brompton Oratory, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The petrol era: five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
979343 The petrol era: five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The petrol era)

Comic postcard, Chauffeur buying petrol Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women discuss chauffeur Date: 20th century

Pochoir print, early car with driver and two passengers - Ils y viennent tous a la charron Date: 1913

London chauffeur and car
A London chauffeur stands by his car awaiting instructions. Date: circa 1950s

Chauffeur standing by his car
A chauffeur stands beside his car. Date: circa 1960s

Poster, Mercedes cars

First professional female chauffeur 1909
Sheila O Neill, the first professional female chauffeur in London, photographed in her car, with a medical accident emergency case on the seat next to her that reads " Miss Sheilah O

Wouldn t it be awful if Augustus John became conventional
One of a series of cartoons in The Bystander caricaturing famous people by suggesting how awful it would be if they did something completely uncharacteristic, in this case

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Open Touring Car
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 40-50 hp six-cylinder Open Touring Car. circa 1923

The Hotel Somerset, 150 West 47th Street, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380773 The Hotel Somerset, 150 West 47th Street, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Poster advertising an early FIAT car, 1899 (colour litho)
AKV384649 Poster advertising an early FIAT car, 1899 (colour litho) by Carpanetto, Giovanni Battista (1863-1928); Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; Italian, out of copyright

Tyre advertisement
Advertisement for Englebert tyres withg chauffeur holding car door open for elegant woman. Date: 1938

First motorised taxi cab in Liverpool 1906
First motorised taxi cab in Liverpool, with drivers and mechanic. Date: 1906

Motor cab in a London street 1905
Motor cab in a London street, operated by the London Motor Cab Company. 1905

Dunlop advertisement - arriving at a summer country club
Advertisement for Dunlop tyres showing smart cars arriving at a country club for the evening. Beyond the cars can be seen an art deco club house

Witch, cat and chauffeur on a Halloween postcard
Witch, cat and chauffeur in a car made out of a giant marrow on a Halloween postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Chauffeurs and cars, Burford Bridge Hotel, Box Hill, Surrey
Chauffeurs and cars outside the Burford Bridge Hotel, Box Hill, Surrey. circa 1912

Rolls-Royce (colour litho)
3641914 Rolls-Royce (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolls-Royce. Illustration for The Book of Motors (Birn Brothers, c 1955).); © Look and Learn

In the ruins, is that all, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge
698816 In the ruins, is that all, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge, 22nd May 1915 (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Eccentric Vintage Car (chromolitho)
732813 Eccentric Vintage Car (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eccentric Vintage Car.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Bouquet de Violettes, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print)
3443959 Bouquet de Violettes, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1921 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manteau du Soir)

Advertisement for the Peugeot Quadrilette (colour litho)
MTL161319 Advertisement for the Peugeot Quadrilette (colour litho) by Liebeaux, Michel, called Mich (1881-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fine Feathers (colour litho)
2810326 Fine Feathers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Feathers. Illustration for A Book of Engines (Blackie, c 1930)

The Conquests Of Civilization, The Archbishop Of Milan Makes A Pastoral Visit By Electric Car (Colour Litho)
2798683 The Conquests Of Civilization, The Archbishop Of Milan Makes A Pastoral Visit By Electric Car (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

From the German side: a German Lady-Chauffeur who has been awarded the Iron Cross for
STC312640 From the German side: a German Lady-Chauffeur who has been awarded the Iron Cross for work at the Front, from The Illustrated War News

West End Premises of The Hackney Furnishing Co Ltd (colour litho)
1095240 West End Premises of The Hackney Furnishing Co Ltd (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West End Premises of The Hackney Furnishing Co Ltd)

The Motor Car Polka by Felix Dumas (colour litho)
613011 The Motor Car Polka by Felix Dumas (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paris, L Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Postcard sent in 1913
660043 Paris, L Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Car with a pedestrian equivalent of a cow catcher (chromolitho)
669407 Car with a pedestrian equivalent of a cow catcher (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Car with a pedestrian equivalent of a cow catcher)

American electrical cars in Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT184325 American electrical cars in Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Captivating Chauffeurs: From London's Theatre Crowd to Toy Cars and Rich Girls Shopping" Step into the vibrant world of chauffeurs, where elegance meets excitement on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. As the curtains rise, a Humber car advertisement catches your eye, showcasing the epitome of luxury transportation. But wait. Is that a mischievous monkey driving a toy car? Even our furry friends can't resist the allure of being behind the wheel. Reminiscent of "The Horse Cartoon" from 1931, this playful image reminds us that even animals have an innate fascination with chauffeuring. Fast forward to more sophisticated times as we witness a Renault Torpedo Sport gracefully gliding through bustling streets. A pair of rich girls pass by an Etam Store, their eyes gleaming with anticipation for their next shopping spree, and are observed by all observers - just like Alfred Leete's keen gaze captured in his artwork. Intriguing advertisements for Daimler hire cars with chauffeur beckon us towards grand adventures and unforgettable journeys. The enchantment continues as we delve into "After the Ball, " an oil painting from 1917 depicting elegant passengers stepping out of luxurious vehicles after a night filled with glamour and revelry. A charming scene unfolds before us - a chauffeur skillfully navigating a blue car on a greetings card. This simple yet captivating design captures the essence of what it means to be driven in style. As we flip through Aeronautics magazine and Popular Aviation and Aeronautics covers, we are transported into aviation-inspired fantasies where pilots become modern-day chauffeurs soaring through clouds instead of roads. From theatre-goers to cheeky monkeys, from high-end fashionistas to vintage automobile enthusiasts – these glimpses into the world of chauffeurs remind us that beyond mere drivers lie purveyors of dreams and creators of unforgettable experiences.