Single Woman Collection

Jenny Clare seen here posing with her Leyland Mini 6th October 1972

Jenny Clare seen here posing with her Leyland Mini 6th October 1972

Reveille model Holly Davenport seen here posing with a Ford Consul which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Marilyn Coles seen here posing with a Jaguar, which is first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1972

Fewer Falsies For Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio: July, 1949. X-ray testing for tuberculosis in six cities has revealed that the women of Cleveland use less synthetic torso curves than those of any of the other cities

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

Reveille model Brooks seen here posing with a DAF 44 car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model seen here posing with a Mini Clubman car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

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

Reveille model Emma Vincent seen here posing with a MGB GT which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Malou Cartwright seen here posing with a Volkswagen Beetle in the guise of Herbie, which is first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1972

General scenes from the 1972 Paris motor show 6th October 1972

Lesley Russ photographed with her husbands car, Daimler Limousine, " Silver Medallion" outside her London home in Hyde Park Gardens. 6th October 1972

Reveille model Krista seen here posing with a Honda Z Coupe car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Beulah Hughes seen here posing with a Lancia car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6
3709898 A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6, 1894 (colour litho) by American School

Woman seen in the kitchen baking Circa February 1952

Woman seen in the kitchen drying a frying pan. Circa February 1952

Reveille model Caroline Cheshire seen here posing with a Ford Consul GXL car first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1971

Reveille model Beulah Hughes seen here posing with a Vauxhall Cresta which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Nicky Howarth seen here posing with a TR6 car which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Andrea Lloyd seen here posing with a Ford Consul which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model seen here posing with a Citroen DS car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Model poses on a bonnet of a sports car at the 1978 Motor Show. 18th October 1978

Model Ashleigh Summers checks under the bonnet of the new TVR V8S at the 1991 Motor Show 16th October 1991

Reveille model Jan Burdette seen here posing with a Citroen DS car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Heidi seen here posing with an Alpha Romeo which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

1776 - Retouching an Old Masterpiece - 1915
3709799 1776 - Retouching an Old Masterpiece - 1915, Life magazine cover, 1st July 1915 (colour litho) by Stahr, Paul C

The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print)
4073067 The Catch of the Season, editorial cartoon, 1917 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch of the Season)

At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise
4073068 At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Last)

Single woman of Bern in distinctive straw hat decorated with flowers
FLO4657766 Single woman of Bern in distinctive straw hat decorated with flowers, Switzerland, 19th century. Her chemise is embroidered with her initials, E.B

American Womanhood -You release my shackles and I ll release yours, editorial cartoon
3709808 American Womanhood -You release my shackles and IA ll release yours, editorial cartoon, c.1898 (black and white editorial cartoon) by American School

Mrs. Woodhull Asserting Her Right to Vote, engraving from Harpers Weekly
3709803 Mrs. Woodhull Asserting Her Right to Vote, engraving from HarperAs Weekly, November 25, 1871 (newspaper engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs)

Reveille model seen here posing with a Jaguar XJ12, which is first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1972

Reveille model Heidi seen here posing with a Ferrari Dino GT which is NOT A top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Nancy Lee seen here posing with a Hillman Sunbeam which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Lynn Kaye seen here posing with a Audi Coupe 100L which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Angela Jay seen here posing with a Opel Kadett car first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1971

Reveille model seen here posing with a Triumph 2000 which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Lia seen here posing with a Vauxhall Viva car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model seen here posing with a Mercedes Benz car which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1971

Reveille model seen here posing with a Volvo estate car first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1971

Reveille model seen here posing with a Alfa Romero car which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model Beulah Hughes seen here posing with a Peugeot 504 car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1973

Reveille model Barbara seen here posing with a Ford car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

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

Sally Rand combines a hand stand with the splits
San Francisco, California: 1939. Sally Rand combines a hand stand with the splits at the Golden Gate International Exhibition on Treasure Island in San Francisco

Cowgirl Backwards On A Donkey
Las Vegas, Nevada: 1947. A young lady cowgirl climbs up on her donkey backwards

Anne Shirley And Her Turkey
Hollywood, California: 1934. Sixteen year old Anne Shirley, RKO star of Anne of Green Gables, demonstrates how to deal with a Thanksgiving turkey

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 attractive woman in a short skirt sits on a bar
United States: c, 1940. A sexy woman in a short skirt sits on the bar with her glass raised in a toast

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

Actress Joan Crawford
Hollywood, California: c. 1938 Actress Joan Crawford and two admirers

Nobel Prize Winners
New York, New York: December 10, 1942 A dinner was held for former Nobel Peace Prize winners, as no new prizes have been awarded since the outbreak of hostilities

Author Pearl Buck
New York, New York: March 7, 1944 Novelist Pearl Buck discusses the upcoming tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the Father of China, with six Chinese Naval officers

Mary Astors New Daughter
Honolulu, Hawaii: June 15, 1932 Newly born Marylyn Hauoli Thorpe keeps a tight grip on her mother, who is well known as Mary Astor in the movies

Opera Star Marian Anderson
Paris, France: March 5, 1949 Opera contralto Marian Anderson as she arrives in Paris after crossing on the H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth

Zulu Bride Carrying Water
South Africa: c. 1923 A young Zulu bride carrying water on her head in a black polished clay container

Nose To Nose
United States: c. 1969 A young woman is surprised to be nose to nose with a young man

Two Men Entranced By A Woman
Hollywood, California: c. 1945 Two men gaze up at a woman standing between them

Woman Hoses Herself
United States: c. 1925. A woman stands in the yard with a grim look on her face as a hose sprays water over her head

Woman Lying On Exercise Ball
Hollywood, California: 1937. A graceful young starlet reclines on an exercise ball

The Papago Queen
Tucson, Arizona: 1941 Susanne Ignacio, a Papago Native American. was chosen from seventeen other maidens to be queen of the annual powwow attended by 4000 tribesmen

Lonely World War II War Worker
Arlington Farms, Virginia: March, 1944. A woman who works for the War Department in her single room in the governments housing project for war workers

An Army Draft Service Worker
United States: c. 1940. An Army draft service worker

Barbara Kent Tries Snowshoeing
California: c. 1928 Actress Barbara Kent tries her skills at snowshoeing, without much success

Making A Surfboard
Santa Cruz, California: c. 1959. A surfer cuts out his new board with a saw while his girlfriend holds things steady

The Latest Paris Ski Ensemble
Paris, France: c. 1930. The latest ski ensemble from Paris in a maroon flannel. The bonnet is in maroon and red

A Woman With Nine Foot Skis
California: c. 1925 A woman standing holding up a pair of extraordinarily long skis

A Woman Cross Country Skiing
Lake Of Bays, Ontario, Canada: c. 1956 A young woman turns in the cross country trail and smiles for the camera

A Soft Landing On Christmas
Lake Placid, New York: December 25, 1927 Skiing often involves falling, so its a good idea to keep in good humor while attempting this fun sport, especially on Christmas Day

LA Snow To Surf Race
Los Angeles, California: March, 1926. Contestants in the snow to surf race held in LA from Lake Arrowhead to Newport Bay

An Ice Dancer Shows Her Moves
Switzerland: c. 1932. An ice dancer shows off her skills

Society Folks Enjoy Ice Skating At Tuxedo Park
Tuxedo Park, New York: January 3, 1927. Society folks from Long Island make their way up to Tuxedo Park for ice skating and other winter sports

Dorothy Sebastian On Ice
Hollywood, California: c.1930. Dorothy Sebastian is known as a fancy skater and a hockey player in the celebrity world of Hollywood

Preparing To Ice Skate In Central Park
New York, New York: c. 1938. A young woman putting on her skates in Central Park

Blond Ballerina Of The Rinks
California: August 12, 1942. Belita, the Blond Ballerina of the Rinks, is the star of ice shows where ever she appears

Ice Skating in Night Clubs
New York, New York: c. 1940 A new trend in night club entertainment: ice skating! This girl is showing how skillful she is to an admiring audience

Twirling Lights and Spins On Ice
Toronto, Canada: 1962. Petra Burke, (1946-), top contender in this seasons Canadian, North American, and world championships, shows how dazzling and dizzying a skaters spins can be

A Lovely Ballet Pose on Ice Skates
Switzerland: c. 1935. Miss Nadine Szilassy shows her beauty, grace, and poise as she strikes a pose on the ice in Switzerland

Horse Taking Jump
Washington, D.C.: October 15, 1925. Pat Murphy of the Rock Creek Hunt Club taking the jumps on the first annual field day of the season

A Valentine Woman
Hollywood, California: c. 1931. Judith Wood (Helen Johnson)(1906-2002) poses for a Valentine picture

Spring Carnival In Hollywood
Hollywood, California: c. 1931. Conchita Montenegro enjoys herself at a spring carnival in Hollywood

Hearts With Strings Attached
Hollywood, California: c. 1925. Jacqueline Logan (1901-1983, silent film star, holding the multitude of hearts given to her on St. Valentines Day. They all came with strings attached

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"Embracing Independence: Celebrating the Single Woman Through Time" In this captivating collection of vintage photographs, we catch a glimpse of the remarkable single women who defied societal norms and embraced their independence. Jenny Clare, with her radiant smile, strikes a pose next to her beloved Leyland Mini on that memorable day in October 1972. Her confidence shines through as she navigates life on her own terms. The Reveille models were no strangers to breaking barriers either. Marilyn Coles exudes elegance while posing alongside a sleek Jaguar, proving that being single doesn't mean compromising on style or luxury. Brooks confidently showcases the DAF 44 car, an enviable top prize that any woman would be proud to call her own. Jenny Wilson's enchanting presence is captured as she poses gracefully beside a Renault car - another coveted reward for those who dare to embrace their individuality. The Reveille model seen with the iconic Mini Clubman reminds us that being single can open doors to exciting adventures and unexpected triumphs. But it's not just about cars; these extraordinary women have left their mark in various fields. Marie Bard, immortalized as the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp, symbolizes strength and resilience in times of adversity. As we delve further into this captivating journey through time, Beulah Hughes captivates our attention by posing effortlessly next to a Lancia car - yet another testament to how far determination can take you. Heidi graces us with her presence beside an Alpha Romeo - proof that being single allows one to indulge in passions without compromise. Andrea Lloyd radiates sophistication while standing proudly next to a Ford Consul - reminding us all that success knows no boundaries when one embraces their singularity. Holly Davenport follows suit by showcasing another Ford Consul prize-winning moment – reinforcing the notion that happiness lies within oneself before anyone else.