Duncan Collection

Flapper on Bonnet 1927
A girl on a bonnet: wears a skimpy sleeveless white drop waist dress hitched up to expose her thighs, T-bar shoes, a cloche hat & a scarf a la Isadora Duncan

Stephen Wards sketches of celebrities, 1960
Through a doctors eyes: a page of celebrities drawn by osteopath and gifted amateur artist Doctor Stephen Ward(1912-1963), as featured in The Illustrated London News in 1960

Jigsaw puzzle of golfers on Prestwick golf course, Scotland, c1914. Handcut wooden puzzle of Michael Browns picture used in the Life Association of Scotland calendar

DREADNOUGHT HOAX
VIRGINIA WOOLF as a young woman, with Duncan Grant, Adrian Stephen, Anthony Buxton, Guy Ridley and Horace Cole as " The Emperor of Abyssinia and His Suite"

Blue at London Gay Pride 2011
Pop group Blue on the British Airways float in the London Gay Pride Parade 2011

Helen Duncan - Ectoplasm & Teleplasmic hand
Piece of card showing two undated photographs of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance, producing " ectoplasm" and a " hand"

Duncan Dunbar Sail Ship
One of several clippers employed on the Australia run by noted ship owner Duncan Dunbar, who is credited with inventing the clipper concept

Margaret Morris (1891 - 1980), British dancer, choreographer and teacher. Photographs showing her in various poses during her dance as a tree spirit

The first Hawk XX154 in the air for the first time
The first Hawk, XX154, in the air for the first time on 21 August 1974 with chief test pilot, Duncan Simpson, at the controls. The flight from the flight test centre at Dunsfold lasted 53 minutes

Isadora Duncan / Ils 1909
ISADORA DUNCAN American dancer, seen here with some of her pupils

HMS Exmouth - Royal Navy predreadnought battleship
HMS Exmouth - a Duncan class predreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy. HMS Exmouth was launched in August 1901 and served as a flagship for various fleets including the Mediterranean Fleet

MUSIC ROOM / 1933
A colourful music room designed by Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell

Isadora Duncan / Barefoot
ISADORA DUNCAN American dancer, barefoot on stage

Medium / Helen Duncan
HELEN DUNCAN Portrait of the spirit medium circa 1940

Minnie Duncan music hall coster act
Minnie Duncan of the music hall double act Duncan and Godfrey (Arthur Godfrey). Wearing coster costume of long black skirt with full-length white apron, shawl and large hat with ostrich feathers

Arthur Godfrey music hall coster act
Arthur Godfrey of the music hall coster double act Duncan and Godfrey with Minnie Duncan. Wearing coster costume of suit with long jacket and bell bottomed trousers trimmed with pearly buttons

Advert, Duncan, Flockhart & Co, Chemists, Edinburgh
Advert for Duncan, Flockhart & Co, Druggists, Chemists and Aerated Water Manufacturers, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

RIN-TIN-TIN (1916-1932). American canine actor. With his owner, Lee Duncan

The Selfridge family at Highcliffe Castle, 1921. From left to right: Gordon Selfridge Junior, Isadora Duncan, Vicomte de Sibour (sitting)

Helen Duncan showing ectoplasm
Undated photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan showing " ectoplasm" bunched around Duncans mouth and twisted into a tail between her legs. HPG/1/4/2 (iv)

Survivors of the Empress of Ireland. 1. Mr Edward Bamford, junior wireless operator on the Empress of Ireland. 2. The Rev J. Wallet, of the United Methodist Church, Westcliff-On-Sea. 3

Duncan Ectoplasm 4
English medium Helen Duncan ejaculates a trailing flow of ectoplasm for Harry Price. It is very similar to cheesecloth in composition

ISADORA DUNCAN 1909
ISADORA DUNCAN American dancer: some action sketches Date: 1878 - 1927

Millicent Duncan, early woman police officer
Millicent Duncan, an early woman police officer. Date: 1910s

The first Hawk XX154 takes to the air for the first time
The first Hawk, XX154, takes to the air for the first time on 21 August 1974 with chief test pilot, Duncan Simpson, at the controls

Harry Prices investigations into Helen Duncan
Photograph of Esson Maude recreating where she sat during sitting with the Scottish medium Helen Duncan at the sance venue in Edinburgh, January 1933

Duncan Watson & Co
An advertisement from 1909 advertising electricity as the cheapest light in the country house.1d will provide 100 candle power for one hour

The first Hawk XX154 during its second flight
The first Hawk, XX154, during its second flight, 22 August 1974, chief test pilot, Duncan Simpson, again at the controls. Date: 1974

Art deco sketch of Isadora Duncan and her pupils, Paris, 192
Art deco sketch by Hemjie of Isadora Duncan and her pupils, Paris, 1921 Date: 1921

The top of a Totem Pole, Duncan, Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Duncan Ectoplasm
HELEN DUNCAN, tested by Harry Price, exudes a sheet of ectoplasmic material which closely resembles cheesecloth

A portrait of Isadora Duncan, 1931
A portrait of the famous American dancer Isadora Duncan, 1931 Date: 1931

BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN Duncan defeats a Dutch fleet on its way to help the French who plan to invade Ireland; eight Dutch ships are captured Date: 11 October 1797

Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951

Two early women police officers -- one of them is Millicent Duncan (right). Date: 1910s

Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931

Stella Cranshawe
Spirit medium discovered by Harry Price, who seems to have believed her genuine, in contrast to Helen Duncan

Isadora Duncan / 3 of 4
ISADORA DUNCAN at her school at Grunewald, near Berlin, where she teaches children to dance in the Greek manner (3 of 4)

PJ and Duncan, pictured at an event in Sheffield in 1994. RIGHT is PJ (Ant McPArtlin - blue shirt)) and LEFT is Duncan (Declan Donnelly - black jacket))

CAMPERDOWN Viscount Duncans victory and Admiral de Winters resignation on board the Venerable. British defeat of the Dutch fleet. Date: 11 October 1797

Ivory, Apes and Peacocks (The Queen of Sheba), c1909. Artist: John Duncan
Ivory, Apes and Peacocks (The Queen of Sheba), c1909. Painting held at the Glasgow Museums, Glasgow. From The Studio Volume 80. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]

Public forum - H. Duncan Hall, former high official of the League of Nations, will discuss the essential conditions of any lasting peace. Poster announcing a public forum in Des Moines, Iowa

Steam Ship HMS Duncan, built by the Thames Iron Works, in a gale - Empire Series postcard

Duncan St and Corn Exchange Leeds

The famous American duo the Duncan Sisters, 1920s, popular with their act Topsy and Eva Date: 1920s

A. W. Duncan & Co Advertisement
An advertisement for A. W. Duncan & Co Ltd. a printing company based in Liverpool. The image shows a man skiing. Qualities demanded in fine printing as in skiing. Date: circa 1939

W. & M. Duncan Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in the advertisement of W. & M. Duncan Ltd. portraying a man swimming by a raft, on top of which is sat a young woman. Date: circa 1939

The Grapes, Limehouse
An illustration of The Grapes, a public house on the north bank of the Thames, in London's Limehouse area. The original pub was built in 1583 much

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"Duncan: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the captivating world of Duncan, where history intertwines with artistry. From a jigsaw puzzle depicting golfers on Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914 to a flapper adorning her bonnet in 1927, each piece tells a unique story. In 1960, Stephen Ward's sketches of celebrities mesmerized audiences with their intricate details and lifelike portrayals. The infamous DREADNOUGHT HOAX added an element of mystery and intrigue to Duncan's collection, leaving spectators questioning reality. Fast forward to London Gay Pride in 2011, where vibrant shades of blue painted the city streets as Duncan celebrated love and acceptance. Meanwhile, Helen Duncan's astonishing abilities brought ectoplasm and teleplasmic hands into the spotlight, challenging conventional beliefs. The majestic presence of the Duncan Dunbar Sail Ship reminds us of bygone eras when exploration was at its peak. As Hawk XX154 took flight for the first time, it marked a new chapter in aviation history - innovation soaring through the skies. Isadora Duncan gracefully danced her way into our hearts both barefoot and adorned with ils in 1909. Her revolutionary approach to movement left an indelible mark on dance forever. Transporting us back to 1933 is the enchanting MUSIC ROOM that echoes melodies from decades past. Margaret Morris' impeccable choreography captivated audiences worldwide as she became synonymous with elegance and grace. Duncan embodies not just one person or entity but represents a tapestry woven from different times and artistic expressions. It invites us on an extraordinary journey through history - one filled with puzzles waiting to be solved, spirits yearning to communicate, ships longing for distant shores, dancers defying gravity's constraints, music resonating within our souls. Discover your own connection within this rich tapestry; let yourself be immersed in the enigmatic allure that is Duncan.