Monocle Collection (page 9)

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

Monkey Dandy, from Monkey-ana, or Men in Miniature, July 1828. July 1828
Monkey Dandy, from Monkey-ana, or Men in Miniature, July 1828

CEDRIC / FAUNTLEROY
Cedric tries on his grandfathers monocle - a scene from the stage version. Date: First published: 1886

BARMAID AND CUSTOMER
A monocled gentleman leans over the bar and banters with a barmaid. Date: 1879

SQUIRE BANCROFT 1891
SIR SQUIRE BANCROFT English actor-manager Date: 1841 - 1926

EQUALITY / NEW WOMAN
The New Woman Date: 1896

Parisian, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Englishman, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Amsterdam Banker, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

German, Army, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Cockney, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Signor Macaroni, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Cotillion, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Promenade, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Hoboken, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Polo, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Young Lady in 1866, 1866. Creator: Edouard Manet
Young Lady in 1866, 1866

Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M. P. Secretary for the Colonies, 1900. Creator: Russell & Sons
Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P. Secretary for the Colonies, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1897, (1903). Creator: Unknown
James Abbott McNeill Whistler, 1897, (1903). Portrait of American artist Whistler (1834-1903), who was based primarily in the United Kingdom. After a dry-point portrait by Paul Helleu

Thomas Moore, c1910, (c1880). Creator: Sir Martin Archer Shee
Thomas Moore, c1810, (c1880). Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]

Count de Lastours, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Count de Lastours, 1911. Portrait of a man with moustache and monocle. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II, edited by William Scarth Dixon

The Right Honorable Joseph Chamberlain, c1907. Creator: Russell & Sons
The Right Honorable Joseph Chamberlain, c1907. Portrait of British statesman (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937). From " Our Conservative and Unionist Statesmen", Volume II

Picture No. 12479625
Bulldog, wearing top hat monocle and bow tie Date:

Chauffeur Driven
A rich man being driven by a chauffeur in a convertible car circa 1930 s. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Portrait of Lilian Harvey in the film Die tolle Lola, 1927 (b / w photo)
RYS336051 Portrait of Lilian Harvey in the film " Die tolle Lola", 1927 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a man in uniform, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Portrait of a man in uniform, c1935

At the Bar, from Gil Blas Illustre, pub. 1899 (colour lithograph), 1899. Creator
At the Bar, from Gil Blas Illustre, pub. 1899 (colour lithograph), 1899

Self-Portrait, 1780. Creator: Therbusch-Lisiewska, Anna Dorothea (1721-1782)
Self-Portrait, 1780. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Fashionable Portraits, a scene in Hyde Park, 1819. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Fashionable Portraits, a scene in Hyde Park, 1819. Two dandies approach a woman in fashionable dress. She walks in through an opening in the rails

Diplomatischer Tee, suits by Fasskessel U. Muntmann, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir Print)

The Bloomers in Hyde Park or An Extraordinary Exhibition for 1852, 1852
The Bloomers in Hyde Park or An Extraordinary Exhibition for 1852, pub. 1852 (hand coloured engraving)

Gentleman in white tie and tails dancing while two musicians play saxophone and banjo, from White Bottoms pub. 1927, (colour block print)

Le Journal, ca. 1883. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Muse e des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

A Young Man by a Carriage, 1909. Private Collection

Virgilio Zanini Tailoring, 1900. Artist: Sormani, Gian Luciano (1867-1938)
Virgilio Zanini Tailoring, 1900. From a private collection

International Travel Exhibition, Berlin, 1911. Artist: Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925)
International Travel Exhibition, Berlin, 1911. From a private collection

Problem Cigarettes, 1912. Artist: Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925)
Problem Cigarettes, 1912. From a private collection

Maxim Bar, 1907. Artist: Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925)
Maxim Bar, 1907. From a private collection

Munich Kindl Keller, 1913. Artist: Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925)
Munich Kindl Keller, 1913. From a private collection

Bar Riche, 1907. Artist: Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925)
Bar Riche, 1907. From a private collection

Reibrach, c1893. Artist: Paul Boyer
Reibrach, c1893. Jean Chabrier (1853-1927), French writer. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, 1901. Artist: John Arthur Draycott
The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, 1901. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) was a British politician and statesman. From The Sunday Strand Vol. IV, [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1901]

Cigarettes by Abdulla - S. O. S. - Escort Required, 1939
Cigarettes by Abdulla - S.O.S. - Escort Required, 1939. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - March 1, 1939. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1939]

Richard Pigott, 1889. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Richard Pigott, 1889. A caricature of Richard Pigott (1835-1889), Irish Nationalist and Journalist. [Vanity Fair, 1889]

Portrait Studies, c1880, (1904). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Portrait Studies, c1880, (1904). A portrait study of James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Portrait Study, c1880, (1904). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Portrait Study, c1880, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

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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.