Langfier Collection

Barrels of molasses, West India Docks, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Langfier Photo
Barrels of molasses, West India Docks, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Loïe Fuller in the Dance "La Nuit", 1896. Creator: Langfier, Louis Saul (1871-1948)
Loie Fuller in the Dance "La Nuit", 1896. Private Collection

Resting Sheep in the Pastures of North London: A View of Hampstead Garden Suburb, c1935. Field of sheep with a view of London in the distance

Carriers of Londons Food: Unloaded Cargo Boats in the South Dock of the West India Docks, c1935. Ships at the Isle of Dogs on the River Thames in London

Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940), Italian coloratura soprano, 1911
Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940), was an Italian coloratura soprano. From an original photograph by Langfier Ltd. Taken from Wills Cigarette card, Musical Celebrities series, 1911

Mrs Lewis Waller, English actress, c1906. Artist: Langfier Photo
Mrs Lewis Waller, English actress, c1906. Postcard posted in 1906. Florence West starred opposite her husband, Lewis Waller, in his most successful romances

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), actor and theatre manager, in Henry V, 1908-1909. Artist: Langfier Photo
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), actor and theatre manager, in Henry V, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, Volume 14

Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Langfier Photo
Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), English actor, 1907. Artist: Langfier Photo
Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), English actor, 1907

Herbert Beerbohm Tree in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo
Herbert Beerbohm Tree in Herod, c1902. English actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) in the title role

Maud Jeffries in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo
Maud Jeffries in Herod, c1902. American actress Maud Jeffries in the role of Mariamne, queen and wife to Herod in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree

The Follies by Langfier
Promotional postcard showing the Follies, a pierrot troupe founded by H G Pelissier in 1895 taken by popular theatrical photographers Langfier of London

Looker On: The Follies, by Langfier
This publicity photograph entitled " Looking On", taken by theatrical photographer Langfier of The Follies, a popular pierrot troupe

The Follies
Photograph showing The Follies, a pierrot troupe managed by H G Pelissier, taken by the popular theatrical photographer Langfier

Studio photograph by Langfier, Glasgow & London, of Australi
A studio photograph of an Australian soldier in Army uniform. An embossing stamp on the photograph is S. Langfier, London & Glasgow. On the reverse is written in ink Rayner

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Langfier, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and timeless captures. From the bustling West India Docks in London during 1926-1927 to the serene pastures of North London's Hampstead Garden Suburb in the 1930s, Langfier Photo has immortalized moments that transcend time. In one frame, barrels of molasses stand as silent witnesses to the vibrant trade that once thrived within those historic docks. The essence of an era captured by Langfier's lens, telling tales of commerce and resilience. But it is not just landscapes and objects that grace Langfier's portfolio; renowned figures also find their place amidst these visual narratives. Luisa Tetrazzini, the Italian coloratura soprano whose voice soared through concert halls in 1911, forever preserved by Langfier's artistry. Actors take center stage too - Mrs Lewis Waller, her captivating presence emanating from a photograph taken around 1906. And there he stands beside her: Lewis Waller himself, donning his role as Henry V in 1908-1909. Each portrait capturing their essence with unparalleled finesse. The Caledonian Market comes alive through Langfier's lens during its heyday between 1926-1927 - a bustling hub where treasures were traded and stories unfolded on every corner. A testament to London's rich history and cultural tapestry. Herbert Beerbohm Tree takes his rightful place among these luminaries - an English actor who graced stages across generations until his passing in 1917. His commanding presence immortalized by Langfier Photo since at least as early as 1902 when he portrayed Herod. And let us not forget Maud Jeffries, another talent captured within this collection from the same production of "Herod. " Her elegance radiates from each frame like a beacon guiding us into her world.