Off Ice Collection (page 4)

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

Donkey and Lawyers
A donkey from the country in a lawyers office

Tea Tasting 1930S
Miss Margaret Irving, pictured in her London tasting office, was the only woman tea taster in Britain and an authority in London as a connoisseur of all blends of tea

Shannon Copier
The Shannon No-chemical Letter Copier copies at the fantastic rate of forty letters a minute - whats more a juvenile may operate it. How does it work? Shannon aren t saying

The Emir of Kano - the traditional ruler of the Nigerian city of Kano, capital of the modern Kano State, Nigeria, Africa. Date: circa 1950s

Loose Lips Might Sink Ships - United States Office of War Information poster, reproduced on postcards by House of Seagram. Date: circa 1942

KEYSTONE COPS. Scene from one of the Keystone Kobs comedies produced by Mack Sennett between 1912 and 1917

Railroad telegraph office, early 1900s
Telegraphers at a railway signal office, early 1900s. Hand-colored woodcut of an early 20th-century illustration

Western Union office in New York City, 1870s
Western Union Companys telegraph operations in New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Busy telegraph office in New York City, 1860s
People sending wires at the American Telegraph Company office on Broadway at Liberty Street, New York City, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Standard Oil Company headquarters, New York City, 1880s
Standard Oil Company building and the Welles Building on Broadway, New York, 1880s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Remington Standard Typewriter No. 7
The Remington Standard Typewriter No. 7 -- an improved model

Drawing Office Staff, 1899
Back Row - 2nd left (Mr A E Leader) Seated - centre (Mr F W Hawksworth)

Argentina, Buenos Aires Province, Buenos Aires. Abstract view of a skyscraper in the financial district of the microcentro of Buenos Aires

Copenhagen, Denmark - A statue of a man sitting in a chair wearing 18th century clothes is outside a building

Trump Tower and Wrigley Building, Chicago, Illinois, America
Trump International Hotel and Tower and Wrigley Building on the city skyline, Chicago, Illinois, America

Modern skyline of the West Bay central financial district, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

The Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense since 1943, in Arlington County, Virginia
ARLINGTON: PENTAGON. The Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense since 1943, in Arlington County, Virginia. Photograph, c1970s

President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i. e)
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1934. President Franklin D. Roosevelt displaying some interest in adopting the Share the Wealth (i.e. soak the rich) programs of Senator Huey P

19th AMENDMENT, 1919. Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner signing the resolution ratifying the 19th constitutional amendment, 1919. Photograph by Carl Deeg

JOSEPH PULITZER CARTOON Atlas Joe : American cartoon, 1896, by Frederick Opper, showing Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911) busily trying to influence world affairs through his newspapers

York railway station with H. L. Oakley silhouette posters
York railway station in the north east of England, with H. L. Oakley silhouette recruitment posters on display outside, probably during the early stages of the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Winston Churchill entertains the Queen
The Queen arrives at Downing Street and is greeted at No. 10 by Sir Winston and Lady Churchill on the night before his retirement from office

Clarke & Davies, Museum Street, London. A shop where one could purchase the best photographs of the various Galleries of Europe

Coronation. Grandstands, Queen Victoria Street
Crowds take their places in the temporary grandstands lining the route of the Coronation Procession. The time is 8.10am.The grandstand on the right is parallel with the West wall of The Abbey

Royal Exchange at Harrods, Knightsbridge. Erected for the convenience of Harrods visitors, the Royal Exchange fills many wants

World Wide Web main server at CERN, Geneva
World Wide Web server. View of the main server for the World Wide Web (WWW or Web) in the mid- 1990s, seen in the main computer room at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva

Edward Thorndike, American psychologist
Edward Lee Thorndike (1874-1949), American psychologist. In 1899 Thorndike was employed as instructor in genetics psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA

Men meeting, computer artwork
3D computer artwork of men holding a meeting

Chair ergonomics, incorrect posture
Chair ergonomics. Artwork showing the effect on the human skeleton of adopting an incorrect posture while sitting on a chair

Secretary at work, c1962
Using a typewriter at the Conservative Party office. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0699/5

First steel-framed skyscraper, Chicago, 1890s
Home Insurance Building on LaSalle and Adams streets, Chicago, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Telegraph office at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, 1870s
Telegraph office at Sandy Hook on the New Jersey shore, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PPRE2A-00033
President William McKinley at his desk, from a photograph taken June 7, 1898. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph

Grover Cleveland and his Cabinet, 1893
Grover Cleveland and his Cabinet members during his second administration, 1893. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Louis Loeb illustration

Small office in the late 1800s
Man and woman at a desk, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00153
Rural newspaper editor considering farm products as payment for a subscription, 1800s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Textile workers collecting their pay, 1890s
Payday in the weaving department of a textile mill, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

BUSN2A-00232
Main room of a bank vault with walls of safe-deposit boxes, 1890s. Hand colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Publishers office
Office of Howard Wilford Bell, publishers. Assembly or packing room of Howard Wilford Bell, Publisher of the Unit Books, at 5th Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets

Eva Marie Saint visits the London Life office
Evan Marie Saint (born 1924), American actress best known for starring in On the Waterfront and North by North-West pictured visiting the fashion department of the London Life magazine offices to

Oliver Fry, editor of
Oliver Armstrong Fry, editor of Vanity Fair, pictured in his office surrounded by the famous caricatures by " Spy". Born in Tasmania, he was educated at St. Johns College, Cambridge

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Ashanti implements and weapons
A. Sanko, musical instrument B. Cushion C. Ashanti Ministers state bag D. Fantee stool, cut out of solid block of cotton wood E. and F. War Greegrees or charms made of leather and straw worked in G

W. E. Gladstone and Queen Victoria, 1892
Illustration of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) kissing the hand of Queen Victoria on the occasion of his return to office as Prime Minister of Great Britain, for the fourth time, 15th August 1892

A gentleman drawing the first pension
A typical scene on January 1st 1909 showing a man drawing his first pension at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act, introduced by David Lloyd George

The Marchington Family outside the Post Office in Dove Holes
Photograph of the Marchington family outside the Post Office which they ran in Dove Holes, Derbyshire, 1913. Mr. Marchington (centre of doorway) was thinking of emigrating to Toronto, Canada

Blonde Typist 1960S
An attentive blonde typist or secretary, poised for dictation over the keyboard of her typewriter

Account Register
A clerk uses the Paragon Account Register which takes care of the entire transaction from the taking of the order to the collection of the account

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"Exploring the Unseen: Off Ice Adventures and Inspirations" Step off the ice rink for a moment and delve into a world of captivating hints that transcend time and space. From a Royal Navy recruitment poster beckoning brave souls to join their ranks, to Charles Dickens' unfinished masterpiece "Dickens Dream, " these glimpses into history offer us a chance to reflect on our own dreams. The Royal Logistic Corps stands as a testament to the power of organization and efficiency, while Carl Sagan's cosmic wonders remind us of the vastness of our universe. As we commemorate the Easter Rising in 1932, we honor those who fought for freedom with unwavering determination. Recruitment posters for the RAF ignite an adventurous spirit within us all, urging us to take flight towards new horizons. The BBC's presence in 1935 signifies not only technological progress but also serves as a reminder of how media shapes society. Gaze upon the towering Post Office Tower, symbolizing connectivity and communication that transcends borders. Marvel at "Angels at Rockefeller Centre, " embodying hope and unity amidst bustling city life. The Shah of Iran, Reza Shah Pahlavi, represents both tradition and modernity in his reign - a dichotomy mirrored in Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. " As we pass by lines of flags outside the United Nations Building, let them serve as reminders that diplomacy can bridge divides between nations. Off ice adventures await those willing to explore beyond their comfort zones; just like these hints from various moments in history have inspired generations before us. So step away from your skates momentarily – there is so much more waiting beyond what meets your eyes on this icy surface.