1927 Collection (page 2)

Stephen Tennant as Prince Charming
Stephen Tennant in fancy dress at the Pageant of Romantic Historical Lovers. The party was organised by Olga Lynn for Marie Tempests London Pride matinee at the New Theatre

Tatler front cover: Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth
The Tatler front cover featuring a photograph of the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother) with Princess Elizabeth of York (later Queen Elizabeth II) taken in July 1927

Ducklings by Fred Morgan
Painting by Fred Morgan (1847-1927) showing a blonde little girl sitting by a pond holding a duckling

Nungessers Attempt - 1
French WW1 air ace Charles Nungesser, with colleague Coli, before their attempt to fly the Atlantic in the Oiseau Blanc ( White Bird ) : they vanish, either at sea or in Maine

They Laughed when I
They laughed when I sat down at the piano... (and then, of course, he amazed them all with his virtuosity !)

Mickie, the Irish Wolfhound, in a chair
Study of Mickie, Cecil Aldins Irish Wolfhound, with his head resting on the arm of a chair. Date: 1932

Nottingham Victoria Railway Station
A view of Nottingham Victoria railway station, April 1927. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

1920s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate

1920s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover

Art deco illustration of couple dancing, 1927 Date: 1927

Sketch of the Dolly Sisters, Paris
Illustration of the Dolly Sisters by Zig for a promotional leaflet for Paris - New York, Casino de Paris, 1927 1927

Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster

Scheherazade by T Mackenzie
This drawing depicts a scene in the legend of The One Thousand and One Arabian nights. Queen Scheherazade is telling a story to King Shahrayar

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, To the Last Drop. A justly incensed spouse shouts, Good Heavens, hes got the thermos as her husband falls over a cliff

Beryl Grey
Dame Beryl Elizabeth Grey (b. 1927) English ballet dancer with husband Sven Svenson and their baby son Ingvar Neil

Mayakovsky (H / S)
Mayakovsky (H/S)

Eve Before The Fall. By A. E. Bestall
A scene beside a waterfall of four girls in their bathing costumes. The girls are watching the waterfall, prehaps resting after swimming

American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, 22 September 1927

A Rolls Royce in Essex
Mrs Garner of The Drive, Snaresbrook, Essex (now part of London E17) posing with her Rolls Royce Phantom, mounted with enclosed drive limousine by Mulliner, Northampton

WAR OF THE WORLDS, 1927. American science fiction magazine cover, 1927, illustrating The War of the Worlds by H. G
WAR OF THE WORLDS, 1927. American science fiction magazine cover, 1927, illustrating " The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells

What Now?
Bonzo, the little dog created by George Studdy in The Sketch magazine during the 1920s finds himself in a frosty predicament

M Rostropovich / Photo
MSTISLAV ROSTROPOVICH Russian cellist

Stork / Baby / Allers Jrnl
A stork carrying a baby flies to its destination over snowy rooftops

Aepyornis on the Rampage
Butcher pursued by an Aepyornis Ingens, the prehistoric creature which emerges from the egg

1927 Ice Skating Girl
A vivacious ice skating girl jumps over some barrels

Isadora Duncan / Ils 1909
ISADORA DUNCAN American dancer, seen here with some of her pupils

Aldwych Tube Station
The exterior of ALDWYCH STATION, on the Piccadilly Line, faced with the distinctive red ceramic tiles employed at the time

Marathon 1927
Huge crowds turn out to watch the 26-mile Marathon through the streets of Liverpool

Computer Envisaged 1927
A COMPUTER, as envisaged in 1927 [illustration to The Thought Machine by Ammianus Marcellinus]

Sweden / Gripsholm Castle
Gripsholm Castle, near Stockholm Date: 1927

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Tatters chasing the car
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- Tatters, a wire-haired fox terrier, not wishing to be left behind, chasing his masters car on hearing the horn sounding. Date: 1927

South Africa - The RMMV Warwick Castle (Union Castle Line)
The RMMV Warwick Castle (Union Castle Line), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Date: 1927

Charles A. Lindbergh with his Plane, Spirit of St. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh with his Plane Spirit of St. Louis, Gosport, May 27th 1927 1927

Breaking Up a Rush - Polo by Gilbert Holiday
The glamour and thrill of the galloping game depicted by equestrian artist Gilbert Holiday, showing an incident during an Inter-Regimental Polo match where the ball

Unveiling of the Menin Gate
Unveiling of the memorial, Menin Gate, commemorating the 56, 000 British soldiers who died fighting at Ypres during the First World War. Date: 1927

King George V at Cowes Week, Bystander front cover 1927
A portrait of King George V (1865 - 1936), in a sailors outfit for Cowes Regatta, which he was attending in 1927. Looking a little like hes had one too many sherries. Date: 1927

Grit by Wilmot Lunt
A young caddy takes a rest while a golfer tenaciously (and with increasing fury) attempts to get the ball out of a sandy bunker. Date: 1927

Front cover of Tatler featuring Helen Wills Moody
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of tennis champion Helen Wills Moody and her opponent Mrs L. A. Godfree (Kitty Godfree) just prior to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships

SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Ernest Lubitsch, Ramon Novarro and Jean Hersholt in Old Heidelberg, 1927

A Bonzo juggling act
Bonzo, the cute canine created by artist George Studdy in The Sketch magazine during the 1920s, performs a marvellous trick by balancing a plate, cutlery

Poster card for a Beekeepers Conference - Prague
Promotional card for a Beekeepers Conference - Prague, Czechoslovakia

Surf riding at Muizenburg on the Cape Coast
A contrast to the grey days at home: surf-riding at Muizenburg, the Queen of Cape Coast Watering Places. A universal summer pastime of the South African coastal resorts, surf-riding

Eve Adamised 1927
Eve Adamised : new woman in a liberated age dons male attire of suit & tie with hair in an Eton crop, but signals her gender with make-up, earings & a cigarette holder

M. Pease Golfing 1927
The Hon. Miriam Pease playing golf at North Berwick links, Scotland

Leontyne Price / Warfield
LEONTYNE PRICE American operatic soprano with William Warfield in Gershwins Porgy & Bess

Girl Driving Toy Car
a Young Lady Driver

Buddy, Seeing Eye
Buddy, guide dog of Morris Frank of Tennessee, the first dog trained in Switzerland by Mrs Dorothy Eustis, founder with Morris Frank, in 1927, of The Seeing Eye organisation

Isadora Duncan / Barefoot
ISADORA DUNCAN American dancer, barefoot on stage

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"1927: A Year of Elegance, Innovation, and Artistic Marvels" In the year 1927, a captivating era unfolded with remarkable events that shaped history. The Duchess of York, later known as Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother, graced the world with her presence. Her timeless beauty and grace captivated hearts across the globe. Meanwhile, in the realm of art and science, De Laszlo delved into the intricate connection between chakras and the nervous system. His groundbreaking research shed light on our innermost energy centers. The Flying Scotsman locomotive roared through British tracks in 1927. Its majestic presence symbolized progress and speed as it effortlessly transported passengers to their destinations. Taking flight to new heights was the Supermarine aeroplane powered by Rolls-Royce S. 6 engines. This engineering marvel soared through azure skies like a bird in its natural habitat. Closer to home at London Zoo stood G H Davis' masterpiece - the New Reptile House. With meticulous attention to detail, he crafted an environment where exotic reptiles thrived under his watchful eye. Yet not all stories were filled with triumph; some spoke of sacrifice and bravery. The 17th Lancers near Modderfontein left behind only memories after facing unimaginable challenges on distant battlefields. Artistic expression flourished during this time too – Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's musical Show Boat took Broadway by storm with its vibrant poster capturing imaginations far beyond theater walls. Harry Clarke's Snow Queen mesmerized audiences with its ethereal illustrations that brought Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale to life in vivid hues that danced off every page. Music echoed through Al Jolson's Jazz Singer – a cinematic milestone that introduced synchronized soundtracks revolutionizing film forevermore. William Heath Robinson delighted readers with Bound to Draw – his whimsical drawings showcasing imaginative contraptions bound to bring smiles even amidst the chaos of everyday life.