1925 Collection (page 2)

Ransomes Lawnmowers Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for an Ideal Homes Exhibition stand for Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Ltd. promoting Ransomes Lawnmowers. The image shows a decorative green model on a tidy lawn

Top and left (Oben und links), 1925. Private Collection

Advertisement for W H Smith -- newsboy on an enamel sign. circa 1925

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin in a scene from the film

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney in the title role

Cut and he will not come again by Reginald Higgins
An illustration showing a mermaid with the shorn, shingled Eton crop hairstyle of the 1920s, looking rather forlorn as she waits for her lover to return

The Modern Girl by Wilton Williams
A series of sketches by Wilton Williams, subtitled Full dress and bathing dress (other artists show undress, and underwear in this series of three) showing the modern girl of 1925

French Wagons-Lit poster
Poster advertising the French National Railways Wagon-Lits (sleeper train) service to Switzerland, Italy and the Cote d Azur

Skiiers out of place in the Riviera
A humorous illustration showing out of place William Heath Robinson characters receiving curious glances from glamorous holiday makers in a Howard. K. Elcock illustration

Queen Alexandra & Dogs
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Shown here in a garden, possibly at Sandringham with her two Japanese Chin dogs, Haru and Togo

Flushing / Cornwall / 1925
Flushing, Cornwall: a view from Falmouth

Prices Ghost Kit
Harry Prices ghost-hunting kit

Jewish New Year Card
A Zionist New Year card - a Jewish woman waves a Zionist banner

Eugen Sandow
EUGEN SANDOW American exponent of physical fitness

Josef Breuer 1923
JOSEF BREUER German medical, associate of Freud : in 1923

Advert for Maison Lyons chocolate, 1925 Date: 1925

Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Children with tuberculosis at Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex. Beds were placed on the balconies to provide sun and fresh air

Female high jumper in orange costume
A female high jumper in an orange costume leaping over a pole

LADY MACBETH & DAGGERS
Macbeth, Act II, Scene ii Lady Macbeth: "give me the daggers..." Date: 1925

SONG SHEET COVER, 1925. Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue Foxtrot: American song sheet cover, 1925

Major General Lord Cheylesmore / Stamp
Major General HERBERT FRANCIS EATON, 3rd Baron CHEYLESMORE (1848 - 1925) British Army officer and peer

Sea Girls the Summer Sees by Edmund Blampied
Colour illustration by Edmund Blampied (pseudonym, Blam ) depicting a group of girls relaxing on a sailing boat

Colonialism / Lord Curzon
GEORGE NATHANIEL, MARQUESS Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram " in the jungle with his bag of tigers"

1920s music sheet
Lavish illustration by H.H. Harris on a music sheet showing a red-haired flapper girl and humming bird

Germany / Dessau / Bauhaus
The Bauhaus building in Dessau, manufacturing city in eastern Germany. The building was built in 1925 - 26 by the German architect Walter Gropius

Ernest Rutherford
ERNEST RUTHERFORD British physicist, awarded 1908 Nobel prize for chemistry, president of the Royal Society 1925-30

Doing the Crossword / 1925
The thinker, ponders a crossword clue

Eugen Sandow, Muscles
EUGEN SANDOW American exponent of physical fitness, showing off his arm muscles

Racial / French Accordeon
A typical French street or cafe musician playing the one-step for accordion

William Jennings Bryan
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN Popular American statesman, defeated as Democratic Presidential candidate in 1896 and 1900

Rudolph Steiner
RUDOLPH STEINER Austrian philosopher, as a young man

William H Lever
WILLIAM HESKETH LEVER 1ST VISCOUNT LEVER-HULME English soap manufacturer; built (1888-89) model industrial village of Port Sunlight

Cabaret by W. R.s Stott
A wintery scene showing skaters dancing to music on the ice at a mountain resort

Thames London Bridge
Barges on the Thames, seen from London Bridge, looking towards Tower Bridge

Leatherhead - 1925
River Mole Leatherhead Surrey

Barry Harbour - 1925
Barry Harbour

Tarzan and the Ant Men
Jacket illustration

Edison Lightbulb Advert
The Edison lightbulb American advertisement

Fairford, August 1925
Two children look over the bridge at Mill Pond and the River Coln. St Marys Church can be seen in the distance beyond Mill Lane

Last photograph taken of Queen Alexandra at Sandringham
Last photograph taken of Queen Alexandra (1844 1925) consort to Edward VII, at Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, holding her favourite dog Pekingese. Date: 1925

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Belmont Road workhouse
The Belmont Road workhouse opened in 1890 by Liverpools West Derby Union. It catered primarily for able-bodied inmates and vagrants, providing daily out-relief in return for manual labour. Date: 1925

Princess Mary, Riding
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), daughter of King George V, attending a meet of the Bramham Moor Foxhounds at Tatefield Hall. Date: 1925

Caricature illustration of three men in skiing accident, exclaiming angrily. Captioned, A Cross Word Problem at Murren'

DER ROSENKAVALIER Octavian presents the Silver Rose to Sophie in Act II: from the Covent Garden production with Delia Reinhardt and Elizabeth Schumann Date: 6 June 1925

Chalmore ferry, Wallingford, August 1925
A man operated punt, known as the Chalmore Ferry, operates across the River Thames in Wallingford. The building in the centre is the Ferrymans Cottage

Tribute - Return. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay, India
Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1925

Photo of Miss Alice Delysia
Black and white photograph in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 21st November 1925 showing Miss Alice Delysia in On with the Dance at the London Pavilion. Date: 21st November 1925

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"1925: A Year of Contrasts and Creativity" Step into the time machine and travel back to 1925, a year that witnessed an intriguing blend of events, artistry, and influential figures. It was a year that left its mark on history in various ways. In the realm of art, William Heath Robinson's whimsical creation "A Complete Wash-out" showcased his trademark ingenuity. Meanwhile, Hall Thorpe's enchanting masterpiece "Marigolds" captivated audiences with its vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes. Speaking of influential figures, Margaret Thatcher made her entrance onto the world stage in 1925. Little did anyone know at the time that she would become one of Britain's most formidable leaders. The British Military Poster from the inter-war period served as a reminder of the challenges faced by soldiers during this era. It symbolized their resilience and dedication to protecting their homeland. On a lighter note, P. G. Wodehouse introduced us to Jeeves & Wooster through his beloved book series. These timeless characters continue to bring laughter and joy even today. However, not all was lighthearted in 1925. The warship HMS Hood stood tall as a testament to naval power during turbulent times. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Mexico City, Diego Rivera unveiled his awe-inspiring mural depicting pre-Columbian life within Zapotec Civilization at the Ministry of Public Education—an artistic marvel capturing ancient heritage for generations to come. William Heath Robinson continued to amaze with his imaginative work through "Hows That?"—a delightful illustration showcasing his ability to transform everyday situations into extraordinary feats using humor and creativity. Amidst these diverse highlights emerged another captivating image—a group photograph featuring elegant Salukis from 1925—a snapshot frozen in time capturing both beauty and companionship between humans and animals alike.