1907 Collection (page 99)

Ryton Overcoat 1907
American gentleman in town boots (half-boots) & Ryton overcoat: 3/4 length, loose fitting with a back vent & velvet collar, reads a magazine

American Overcoats 1907
American father wearing a Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & fry-front & son in a Varsity overcoat shop for guns. Both wear bowler (Derby) hats

AMERICAN TUXEDO 1907
American dress suit with dinner jacket or Tuxedo worn with a coloured waistcoat & bowtie & American style shoes with bows. Date: 1907

American Sac Suit 1907
American Varsity sac suit: a S-B jacket with generous lapels & narrow fit trousers with a front crease; a bowler hat, wing collar & American style shoes with bows

American City Street
This is Riverside Avenue at Spokane, Washington - the traffic is light and the parking is easy... but wheres the river ?

Suburban Shopping Street
A shopping street in Londons southern suburbs - Streatham High Road

Vintage Scene, France
The vintage in the vineyards of President Fallieres at Loupillon, Lot-et-Garonne

American Bank Failure
The financial panic of 1907 forces many American banks to suspend payments, bringing ruin to countless of their customers

Persian Parliament
A debate of the Persian parliament, convoked by the Shah as a democratic gesture. The deputies are seated, spectators stand round them and may speak if invited

Princess & Cow 1907
A fairytale princess in all her finery pays an unlikely visit to a calf in a stable

Monkey Hse, Regents Pk
Regents Park zoo, London A lesson in evolution, as visitors contemplate their ancestors in the Monkey House

Berlitz and Policemen / 1
M.Berlitz instructs Paris police in English, German, Italian and Spanish, so that they will be able to answer tourists questions with more than a shrug of the shoulders

Boats on the Thames
Pleasure boats on the river Thames below Whitchurch Lock, Pangbourne, Berkshire

Stratford on Avon
Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried, seen across the Avon in the early evening

Summit / Aiguille / Platz
On the summit slope of the Aiguille d Argentiere (3907 metres)

Apricot Pyramid Dish
A pyramid of apricots a la Maintenon

Juillots LA Patrie
Juillots military airship flies successfully in August, but in November, alas, it will crash

Racing at Brooklands
Two racing cars compete on the new circuit at Brooklands, near Weybridge, Surrey, designed for the testing of vehicles but used most famously as a race track

A Russian Salad
A Russian salad on a plate

HARE
A hare

Leg of Mutton
A leg of mutton on a silver tray with garnish

Lord Kelvin Photo
WILLIAM THOMSON, first lord KELVIN - regarded by his contemporaries as the greatest scientist of the age

Convent School Prize
A certificate or bookplate to mark the winning of a prize for passing Cambridge Senior by Marian Ward, VI form, Ursuline Convent, Upton, Essex & St Angelas High School

Annamese Village Scene
A village in Annam : cooking is done away from the houses which are very flammable, as the U.S. army will discover when they come visiting

Vietnam Custom
The Maqui Festival in which Annamese children of Vietnam wear grotesque masks to scare away demons and spirits, but they will prove ineffective against Americans

Hue (Liebig)
Annamese fishermen land their catch in the harbour at Hue, across the water from a waterfront temple

Sampans at Saigon
Annamese boats in the harbour of Saigon

Vietnam Family Scene
An Annamese family at their ritual meal in front of the altar of their deity

Wupper Elevated Rly
The Langen elevated railway which carries travellers over the Wupper at Wuppertal. The line is 13 km in length

Loss of a Hat
- Great heavens, hes shot his hat off !

Honour Satisfied
- Halt, gentlemen ! Honour is satisfied !

Fashionable Duel
Todays fashionable duels are fought in a public location, wth all the benefits of hygiene and progress

Wspu Announcement
Christabel Pankhurst is one of the featured speakers at two public meetings held in Birmingham

Queen of Thebes
THE QUEEN OF THEBES 6 in series of 6

Queen of France
THE QUEEN OF FRANCE (Isabeau de Baviere, queen of Charles VI) 5 in series of 6

Queen of England
THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND (Elizabeth I) 4 in series of 6

Queen of Granada
THE QUEEN OF GRANADA (consort of a Moorish ruler) 2 in series of 6

Baking Bread in France
Near each house was an oven for baking bread - making bread is a serious (and labour intensive) business at St Anne, Brittany. Not like popping out to Tesco

Negotiating a Stile
A polite country gentleman helps a lady to negotiate a stile

Mistletoe Kiss
Putting the mistletoe to good use

Danish Lady Motorist
A Danish lady motorist takes the wheel for a trip in the country

Grieg and Nina
EDVARD HAGERUP GRIEG Norwegian musician, with his wife NINA (postcard sent from Christiania in 1907)

Andre Theuriet
ANDRE THEURIET with scenes from two of his books

Hector Malot
HECTOR MALOT with scenes from two of his books

Beeton Salads
Salads in Household Management book

Beeton Desserts
pancakes - rice & apple cake - eclairs - pastries - rice pudding - stewed fruits - sugar trifle - pyramid cream - rice croquettes - Gateau St Honore - simnel cake

Beeton Vegetables
Potato croquettes - spinach & eggs - asparagus - cauliflower - wafer potatoes - mushrooms - peas - French beans - stuffed tomatoes - carrots

Beeton Game & Poultry
GAME AND POULTRY snipe on toast - larks - roast pheasant - pigeons - roast fowl - roast goose - roast duck - boiled fowl - roast turkey

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of 1907: From Glasgow's Sauchiehall St to Suffragette Movements and Artistic Masterpieces" Step back in time to the year 1907, where history unfolded in various corners of the world. In bustling Glasgow, Sauchiehall Street buzzed with life as locals went about their daily routines, unaware of the significant events that would shape their future. Amidst the city's energy, a Cunard Line poster caught many eyes, promising grand adventures across vast oceans. Dreams of exploration and new horizons filled the minds of those who gazed upon it. Meanwhile, another English poster demanded attention - one advocating for women's rights. The suffrage movement was gaining momentum as courageous suffragettes fought tirelessly for equality and justice. Their battle cry echoed through streets and newspapers like "Votes for Women, " empowering countless individuals. Across distant lands at Peterhouse in Cambridge, intellectual pursuits thrived. Daphne Du Maurier embarked on her literary journey towards becoming a renowned author whose captivating tales would enchant readers for generations to come. In Vienna, Gustav Klimt unveiled his masterpiece "The Kiss. " This iconic painting captured hearts worldwide with its ethereal beauty and symbolized love transcending all boundaries. While art flourished elsewhere, Plymouth Pier stood proudly against crashing waves—a testament to resilience amidst nature's forces. Nearby Budleigh Salterton offered solace with its tranquil shores beckoning visitors seeking respite from everyday chaos. Yet not all stories were serene; some carried weighty consequences. Stauffenberg made his mark on history by challenging tyranny during World War II—an act that would forever be remembered as an embodiment of courage against oppression. Back within academic walls at Trinity College in Cambridge, knowledge blossomed further still. Scholars delved into deep intellectual pursuits while shaping future generations' understanding through research and discovery. As we reflect upon this remarkable year, let us remember the diverse tapestry of events that unfolded.