Clapperboard Collection

Hoffman (1970)
Peter Sellers holds a clapperboard during the filming of Alvin Rakoffs Hoffman (1970)

Clapperboard houses and fence in autumn, Lexington, Massachusetts, New England, USA, North America

A smiling Diana Dors during filming of Yield to the Night
sitting next to the actress during a pause of the shoot is director J. Lee Thompson

Vanessa Redgrave and James Fox sit in their cast chairs on the pebbled beach at Dover, Kent on the set of the film " Isadora"

Actress Juliet Mills celebrates her 21st Birthday at Pinewood Studios during the filming of " Nurse on Wheels". 21st November 1962

Richard Burton between takes during location filming of "The Villain"
Richard Burton between takes during location filming of " The Villain". The cast and crew where at the Clark Eaton Glass factory on the Southern industrial estate

Interior of Red Clouds House, 1891 (b / w photo)
829835 Interior of Red Clouds House, 1891 (b/w photo) by Morledge, Clarence Grant (1865-1948); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

An October Day (Cragsmoor Post Office) 1903
CH204293 An October Day (Cragsmoor Post Office) 1903 by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

New England Farm by a Winter Road, 1854 (oil on canvas)
CH92946 New England Farm by a Winter Road, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Durrie, George Henry (1820-63); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The First Methodist Episcopal Church in America, 1868 (w / c on paper)
MNY91198 The First Methodist Episcopal Church in America, 1868 (w/c on paper) by Smith, Joseph B. (1798-1876); 67.3x47 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Town Crier on the High Street, 1926 (gelatin silver print)
619355 Town Crier on the High Street, 1926 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Sesquicentennial Collection;

Cabins, Nassau, 1885 (w / c and pencil on paper)
FIN161493 Cabins, Nassau, 1885 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA; American, out of copyright

A planters house, c. 1858 (colour litho)
PNP248887 A planters house, c.1858 (colour litho) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Old College, Evanston, built in 1855 (b / w photo)
XIR213184 Old College, Evanston, built in 1855 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abraham Lincolns (1809-65) Residence (colour litho)
NYH191553 Abraham Lincolns (1809-65) Residence (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

American Farm Scene, 1864 (w / c on paper)
PNP246262 American Farm Scene, 1864 (w/c on paper) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Birthplace of President Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-85) at Point Pleasant, Ohio
PNP258707 Birthplace of President Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-85) at Point Pleasant, Ohio, 1885 (engraving) by American School

American Homestead - Winter, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471090 American Homestead - Winter, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Polygamous Mormon pioneer with several wives, Echo City, Utah, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
PNP412190 Polygamous Mormon pioneer with several wives, Echo City, Utah, c.1870 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Houses on a Hill, 1879 (oil on canvas)
CH204260 Houses on a Hill, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Visit of a photographer to a remote township (litho) (b / w photo)
STC214646 Visit of a photographer to a remote township (litho) (b/w photo) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

View of a Red House with a Picket Fence, 1854 (w / c with gouache on paper)
CJP107533 View of a Red House with a Picket Fence, 1854 (w/c with gouache on paper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; American, out of copyright

Interior of an American wooden shack, c. 1880s (photo)
STC153089 Interior of an American wooden shack, c.1880s (photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Harold Wilson former Labour Prime Minister with actress Francesca Annis Circa 1981

Fatima Ahmad Kamal, better known by her stage name Shadia, is an Egyptian actress and singer. Seen here filming in Cairo. August 1953 D5157-001

Boston Tea Party Museum, Congress Street Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Boston Tea Party Museum, Congress Street Bridge

Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, North End, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, North End

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USA, Florida, Key West, The Little White House, Built in 1890 as quarters for Navy officers it has been used on occasions by American Presidents Taft, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter

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USA, New York, Cooperstown, national historic registery home, the Lakelands, 1802

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Omagh, Ulster American Folk Park, Western Pennsylvania Log House, detail of wooden gable and whitc picket fence

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USA, Florida, Key West, Detail of calpperboard building with palm trees and shadows

American Homestead - Winter, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Lazio and England footballer Paul Gascoigne filming a Brut advertisement. 21st November 1990

Bryggen in Bergen Built after 1702 - Norway
Bryggen is one of Bergens and Norways main attractions. Bryggen was built after the great fire in 1702. Bryggen, also known as Tyskebryggen

Old wooden shop at corner of Charles Street, Mayfair
In 1754, John Phillips, a master carpenter, took a lease of part of Hay Hill Farm and built his workshop at the corner of Charles Street and Waverton Street

Illustration of clapperboard

Black and white illustration of clapperboard

Village in Alaska, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XIR213181 Village in Alaska, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The First House to be Built by Mackinzie, Chicago, from American Pictures
KW171070 The First House to be Built by Mackinzie, Chicago, from American Pictures published by the Religious Tract Society, 1876 (engraving) by English School

Reverend Thomas Hookers House, from Connecticut Historical Collections
BAL124947 Reverend Thomas Hookers House, from Connecticut Historical Collections, by John Warner Barber, 1856 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American

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"Capturing Moments in Time: The Clapperboard Chronicles" Step back in time with the clapperboard, a timeless symbol of the film industry. From its humble beginnings to iconic moments, this small yet significant tool has witnessed countless stories unfold. In 1970, Hoffman took center stage as one of the first films to feature the clapperboard prominently. Behind it stood actor Michael Crawford, pictured during filming of the BBC comedy series that brought laughter into homes across the nation. But it's not just about actors and comedies; clapperboards have also graced autumn landscapes. Picture quaint houses and fences adorned with vibrant colors, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a movie set. The clapperboard has seen smiles too - Diana Dors radiated joy while filming Yield to the Night. Her infectious smile captured on camera forever reminds us of her talent and charm. On another occasion, Vanessa Redgrave and James Fox found solace in their cast chairs on Dover's pebbled beach. With waves crashing against the shore as their backdrop, they prepared for scenes that would captivate audiences worldwide. Even birthdays were celebrated on film sets. Actress Juliet Mills marked her 21st birthday at Pinewood Studios amidst cameras rolling and crew members cheering her on. A momentous occasion forever etched in both her personal history and cinematic lore. Yet beyond glitz and glamour lies an important reminder of history's dark chapters - photographs from slavery times emerge through sepia-toned images. "Slaves Going to Church" depicts Bryan Plantation in Folly Island while "Negro Quarters" showcases Perseverance Plantation in Goose Creek, South Carolina - haunting reminders of a painful past we must never forget. And there is hope within these historical records too - "Freedmans Village" stands tall as a testament to resilience amidst adversity. This albumen print captures Arlington's village where freed slaves built new lives, a symbol of progress and determination.