Monocle Collection (page 8)

Cafe des Incredible: "My word of honor they joke"
XEE4157075 Cafe des Incredible: " My word of honor they joke", anonymous engraving, 1797. Paris (French fashion trend of the Directoire characterised by its dissipation and extravagances)

Portrait of the Portuguese writer and diplomat Jose Maria de Eeca de Queiros or Queiroz
GIA4807116 Portrait of the Portuguese writer and diplomat Jose Maria de Eeca de Queiros or Queiroz (1845-1900). Engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Journalist (litho)
3646153 Journalist (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journalist. Illustration for one of set of educational trade cards on the subject of professions)

Advertisement for Toublanc Freres distillery, Le Mans, France (chromolitho)
3639515 Advertisement for Toublanc Freres distillery, Le Mans, France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Toublanc Freres distillery)

When I ventured to show myself on the hotel Piazza (colour litho)
3643441 When I ventured to show myself on the hotel Piazza (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When I ventured to show myself on the hotel Piazza)

More to follow (colour litho)
3643439 More to follow (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: More to follow. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

We are seven (colour litho)
3641790 We are seven (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We are seven. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Leap year proposal (colour litho)
3641707 Leap year proposal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leap year proposal. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a ticket with an image of an inebriated
3605699 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a ticket with an image of an inebriated turkey on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card of a cat with collar and bow tie talking to another cat holding
3603455 A Victorian New Year card of a cat with collar and bow tie talking to another cat holding a fan while two kittens look on, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of cat dressed in human clothes and peering through a monocle
3603402 A Victorian greeting card of cat dressed in human clothes and peering through a monocle, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796318 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 12 December 1903.); © Look and Learn

Ancestry supply stores (engraving)
669507 Ancestry supply stores (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancestry supply stores. Illustration from The Picture Magazine (George Newnes), 1895

The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics, 30 October 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611639 The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics, 30 October 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Luisa Pesjakova, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
CHT411588 Luisa Pesjakova, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Stroj, Mihael (1803-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luisa Pesjak (1828-98); Slovenian poet

Pig sitting on a chair (chromolitho)
729880 Pig sitting on a chair (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig sitting on a chair. German.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Woman carrying bunch of mistletoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730955 Woman carrying bunch of mistletoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman carrying bunch of mistletoe)

Kenny Meadows: The "Lion"of a Party (engraving)
5989592 Kenny Meadows: The " Lion" of a Party (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Lion" of a Party)

Gaston Paris, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957), illustration from
STC397233 Gaston Paris, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) german composer (b / w photo)
LRI557954 Portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) german composer (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Paul Bourget (1852-1935) c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
XIR234194 Paul Bourget (1852-1935) c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Chabas, Paul (1869-1937); 55x46 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

His New Uniform (oil on canvas)
MDR106959 His New Uniform (oil on canvas) by Parris, Edmund Thomas (1793-1873); 68x80 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Little Young Gentlemen, illustration from L Assiette au Beurre
CHT200695 Little Young Gentlemen, illustration from L Assiette au Beurre, 1909 (colour litho) by Vadasz, Miklos (1884-1927); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler, 1871 (oil on canvas)
6339728 Portrait of James McNeill Whistler, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Greaves, Walter (1846-1930); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), German composer, naturalise French
GIA4786270 Portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), German composer, naturalise French. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Two children in fancy dress (colour photo)
3091234 Two children in fancy dress (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two children in fancy dress)

Fashions for men (with no apologies to the ladies) (colour litho)
3094685 Fashions for men (with no apologies to the ladies) (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashions for men (with no apologies to the ladies)

If age and worry have worn my face to you, my beloved, my heart still blooms and my love remains profound (colour litho)
3094420 If age and worry have worn my face to you, my beloved, my heart still blooms and my love remains profound (colour litho) by French School

On the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, February 1899 (colour litho)
CHT177017 On the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, February 1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Barry Humphries leaving Heathrow Airport for New York. 10th August 1983

The Rt Hon. Joseph Chamberlain former Secretary of State for the Colonies circa 1910

Joseph Chamberlain at his desk at the Colonial Office Circa 1903

George Mewes Daily Mirror Photographer seen here circa 1910

Prince Andrew of Greece pictured here at his desk on 31st December 1922

Archie MacPherson Sports Commentator with Viv Lumsden Newsreader October 1986

Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The barbed wire across the windscreen is to protect the driver from attacks from strikers

A gentleman and lady ready for a wedding. c. 1925
A gentleman and lady ready for a wedding. c.1925

Scene from the play General John Regan. 26th November 1930

Retired Bow Street and Marlborough Street Magistrate, Edward Robey, 75, son of the famous comic of the music halls George Robey will be seen on the stage himself

Man with Monocle, ca. 1887-1889. Creator: Alice Pike Barney
Man with Monocle, ca. 1887-1889

A typical Englishman, Mr Plumpudding, as seen through German eyes Date: 1901

The Little Errand-Girl (Le petit trottin), 1893. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
The Little Errand-Girl (Le petit trottin), 1893

In the Skating Professional Beauty, 1895. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
In the Skating Professional Beauty, 1895

Desire, February 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Desire, February 21, 1800

James McNeill Whistler, 19th century. Creator: Carlo Pellegrini
James McNeill Whistler, 19th century

Studious Gluttons, October 1788. Creator: Samuel Alken
Studious Gluttons, October 1788

Long Thomas and Mad-le G-d Going to the Pantheon in Their Natural Masks, May 1, 1773

The "Lion"of a party. God shield us! A lion among ladies is a most dreadful
The " Lion" of a party. God shield us! A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing - Shakespeare, 1844. A subtle Italian, no less a man than the Count Pecchio

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"Step into the world of monocles, where eccentricity meets elegance. From Vesta Tilley's captivating performances at Piccadilly to the mesmerizing ventriloquist act of E Bergen, these eyepieces have witnessed it all. Magician Cardini wowed audiences with his sleight of hand, leaving them in awe and disbelief. Le Smart Carman adorned only in diamonds by Bluze, as depicted in Auguste Roubille's print, exuded opulence and sophistication. The ODEON CASINO POSTER from 1920 transports us to a glamorous era filled with excitement and entertainment. German artist Walter Schnackenberg beautifully captures the allure of this iconic venue. Jos Chamberlain takes us on a whimsical journey with a French postcard featuring a frog dressed as a human – an amusing twist on reality. Flo Dixie's performances at the music hall as a male impersonator challenged societal norms and pushed boundaries. Gilbert & Sullivan revolutionized musical theater, their caricatures immortalizing their genius collaboration. Picture No. 12479624 showcases their timeless legacy. In the realm of sportsmanship, Eton versus Winchester brought together Hon Anthony Samuel and Lady Bearsted for an exhilarating competition that captivated spectators. Lastly, indulge in the risqué charm of strip tease card games like Theatre suit - Play Boy; they added spice to evenings filled with laughter and seduction. " Monocles have been witnesses to extraordinary moments throughout history – from vaudeville acts to avant-garde art forms – forever etching themselves into our collective memory.