One Woman Collection

A Tigray woman has a cross of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church tattooed on her forehead while two silver crosses hang round her neck

A Ballet Dancer En Pointe
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1940. A ballet dancer performing en pointe

Marie Bard, the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp
New York, New York: 1929. Marie Bard, 22, who is the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp illustrated by artist Lawrence Wilbur

World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket
Vintage World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket. It declares, Women in the war, We Can t Win Without Them

Interior of invitation for one-woman exhibition
The (folded-open) interior of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn, London - December 1955

Shoot for the invitation for one-woman exhibition
The shoot for the cover photography for the fold-out invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Shoot for the invitation for one-woman exhibition
The shoot for the cover photography for the fold-out invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Shoot for the invitation for one-woman exhibition
The shoot for the cover photography for the fold-out invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Shoot for the invitation for one-woman exhibition
The shoot for the cover photography for the fold-out invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Fold-out cover of a one-woman exhibition invitation card
The gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn, London in December 1955

One-woman exhibition invitation card photography
The original photograph for the gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

A gas mask for the use of people who breathe through a tracheal tube in the throat has been designed by Inspector S.E. Bentley, the Derby A.R.P. organiser, and Mr. H. Hall, the head warden for No

Catania, Sicily. Baroque street Via Crociferi, Churches of San Francesco and San Benedetto

Shepherd market London were there is a village atmosphere. Circa 1950 P000191

A woman riding a bike on a suspended bridge in Copenhagen at sunset, Denmark

Walking on a tropical beach, Drawaqa Island, Yasawa island group, Fiji, South Pacific islands, Pacific

Wengen and Lauterbrunnen valley. Wengen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, Europe (MR)

Premier Junior In Action
A woman cleaning a rug with a Premier Junior vacuum cleaner, circa 1930. (Photo by Hirz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Elisabeth Welch theatre programme for her one-woman show Time to Start Living at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003)

Yarn being spun at the The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

A woman picking fruit in Greenhouse Circa 1939

Susan Dibble of St Nicholas is 5ft 5in but dwarfed by drifts in Duffryn Lane, Cardiff, Wales, 22nd February 1978

Lambeth Walk Market 6th March 1943 The women of Lambeth Walk market are to broadcast their experiences on the blitz. Our picture shows: Mrs A Sands rehearsing her script in between serving customers

Sixteen year old Julie Latimer who won first prize in the Miss Hedworthfield beauty contest. 20th August 1980

"Twiggy"the baby elephant was half an hour late for her appointment to
" Twiggy" the baby elephant was half an hour late for her appointment to tow of the premises, the 47 year old Captain Derek Napper Napper

Fashion model Leslie Hornby, better known as Twiggy, modelling hats during a studio photoshoot, December 1966

Caravans - Holidaymakers enjoying the afternoon sun at a caravan park. 20th July 1994

Conkers - Mrs Caryl Roach, of Lakeside, Cardiff, with her conker-playing sons, David (left) and Paul. 29th October 1980

Winter Fashions
A young woman modelling a three-quarter length coat with spiral trim and a cloche hat, March 1929. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Woman walking, girl running on sanddune

Vietnam - Farmer go to market by boat on Suoi Yen river in early morning at My Duc
Vietnam - Farmer woman go to market by boat on Suoi Yen river near Perfume Pagoda in early morning at My Duc, Ha Noi

A Naked Woman Smiling in the Garden in a Bucket Blue with a Black Dog

Woman. underwater. 1940

Ravello. Amalfi Coast. 1952

Traditional Hopi girl, Povi Lomayauma 16 year old teenager, dressed in traditionally woven cotton dress holds a traditional fired clay pottery bowl while posing on the First Mesa near Polacca Arizona

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A young woman riding her horse on the beach at sunset

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A young woman riding her horse on the beach at sunset

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Detail of the plaiting on a horse's mane

Woman Running in a Field with the Dog

Sir Hugh Beaver October 1957 Chinese Trade Mission in London hoping to promote more trade between Great Britain and China - Cocktail Party at the HQ of Federation of British Industries in Tothill

Black and white illustration of Greek goddess Hera

Vintage World War I poster of a minuteman holding a lantern and standing with the American flag. It reads, Wake Up America Day April 19, 1917

Vintage World War II poster of an Army Corps Nurse working in a hospital. It declares - Women... Our wounded need your care

Risque Girl In Sailor Cap
United States: 1930. Titled A Little Salt, this pinup woman in a sheer outfit and a sailor cap looks the part

A woman stands in her kitchen cooking on her Monarch stove
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: c. 1928. A woman stands in her kitchen cooking on her Monarch stove

An Exotic Russian Dancer
Italy: December 3, 1927. Beautiful Russian dancer Eugenie Nikitine dancing one of her own creations and she is scoring a tremendous hit in Italy

A Girl Embracing a Dog

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"One Woman: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" This captivating image showcases the resilience and strength of one woman, transcending borders and eras. The Tigray woman proudly displays a cross, symbolizing her deep-rooted faith in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Her unwavering devotion mirrors the courage displayed by women during World War II, as depicted in a vintage poster where a female factory worker fearlessly builds rockets to aid her nation's defense. Marie Bard, an iconic figure from the 1930s, graces this collection with her elegance. She served as both model for the Red Cross poster and inspiration for a US postage stamp – embodying compassion and selflessness that resonates even today. In another frame, we witness grace personified through a ballet dancer en pointe. Each delicate movement tells its own story of dedication and discipline honed over countless hours of practice. The streets of Catania in Sicily come alive with vibrant baroque architecture along Via Crociferi. Amidst these architectural wonders stands one woman who embraces her heritage while embracing life itself. A glimpse into history reveals an extraordinary moment captured underwater in 1940. This fearless lady defies limitations imposed by nature's depths, reminding us that human determination knows no bounds. Traveling further back in time to Ravello on Italy's Amalfi Coast in 1952 transports us to an era filled with romance and nostalgia. Here we find our protagonist basking in the beauty of this coastal paradise – relishing every moment amidst breathtaking surroundings. Even technology cannot hinder our heroine's spirit; she adapts effortlessly to challenges posed by medical advancements like gas masks designed for those breathing through tracheal tubes - demonstrating resilience beyond measure. Pedaling across Copenhagen's suspended bridge at sunset brings forth an image brimming with freedom and empowerment. Our adventurous cyclist revels in the joyous liberation found within each pedal stroke against gravity’s pull.