Chauffeur Collection (page 7)

Gas powered car by Annie Fish, WW1
A car powered by coal gas which was contained in a rubber bag similar to a pneumatic tyre and placed on the top of the car

Gas powered car with lady chauffeur, WW1 cartoon
" You ll have to get rid of the chauffeurette, Alfred - shes getting much too flighty." Cartoon commenting on the double novelty of gas powered cars

Buying games for the Tatler scheme, WW1
Cartoon showing a lady leaving her car after spending a day buying various games to contriubte to the Tatler magazines Games Bureau

Lady chauffeur costume from Dunhills, WW1
A tailored suit of velvet Persian skin with hat to match for the lady chauffeur obtained from Dunhill s. Date: 1916

A woman chauffeur, WW1
A Miss Webber, the first motor cab driver to be trained and employed by a London cab company due to the shortage of male drivers

A Facer by Wilmot Lunt
An ex-WRAF (Womens Royal Air Force) worker asks her pretty friend who is still in uniform and acting as a driver, I wonder why they demobbed me before you? Don t you, Maude. Date: 1919

Carrying On - The W. A. A. C. Girl WWI womens roles
A girl in the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps during World War One. Date: 1918

Driver and charabanc
Driver standing in front of his charabanc outside a pub

School for Chauffeurs, 1904
The only class of instruction for chauffeurs at Battersea Polytechnic, a class suggested by Colonel Mark Mayhew and patronised by Sir George Newnes, who presented a 20 h.p. Darracq car

Retail therapy
A man accompanying hes wife shopping. Date: 1926

ROBIDA: FUTURE TRAVEL, c1902. Le Sortie de l opera en l an 2000. Lithograph by Albert Robida
ROBIDA: FUTURE TRAVEL, c1902. Le Sortie de l opra en l an 2000. Lithograph by Albert Robida, predicting future air travel in Paris, c1902

PACKARD AUTOMOBILE, c1912. A limosine manufactured by the Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan. Photograph, c1912

Illustration of chauffeur and passenger next to Rolls Royce stranded on icy road

NYC: FIFTH AVENUE, 1939. A woman exiting a private limousine on 5th Avenue near 57th Street in New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

1909 Wolseley 50hp Landaulette

1912 Wolseley coupe

The New 6 Cylinder Renault, c. 1920 (colour litho)
XIR242405 The New 6 Cylinder Renault, c.1920 (colour litho) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Road with Acacias, 1908 (gouache on paper)
XIR162196 The Road with Acacias, 1908 (gouache on paper) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

JAPAN: WOMEN CHAUFFEURS. The first women chauffeurs in Japan. Photograph, c1911

D. C. : AUTOMOBILE, c1919. Automobile owned by Mrs
D.C.: AUTOMOBILE, c1919. Automobile owned by Mrs. Charles W. Richardson in the driveway of her home in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1919

TAXI, 1906. A French Renault taxi, type AG1, 1906

AD: FIAT, 1913. French advertisement for Fiat automobiles, 1913

Kings Car
circa 1906: A chauffeur sitting at the wheel of the first car of King Edward VII, a 6-horsepower Daimler. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ascot Cars
June 1907: Motor cars parked in the official garage at Ascot Races with chauffeurs in attendance. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

King George V and Queen Mary visit Paris - Spring, 1914. Here they leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Date: 1914

Epsom Downs Spring Meeting Surrey Jockey Gordon Richard arrives by car. 18 April 1939

Ascot. Mr and Mrs Munro Coates. 1922

Mile End Election Mr Warwick Brookes ( Coal )

A quaint conveyance. A recent snapshot in Beauvais, the ancient French manufacturing town and capital of the Department of Oise, showing a typical " Vinaigrette "

Ilford election. Mr Joseph King and Mrs King ( Labour )

Eton versus Harrow at Lords. Mr and Mrss D Pechey. 10 July 1931

Victorian Motorists
circa 1900: Two Victorian ladies out for a drive with their chauffeur. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

WRAF-ish by Reginald Higgins
A dashing young woman in the uniform of the WRAF (Womens Royal Air Force) waits by her car smoking a cigarette. Date: 1919

Honour is saved... caricature of the bourgeoisie by Albert Guillaume. But you, Madame, you have no one at the frontja Oh Excuse me, I have my chauffeur.... From Le Flambeau, Paris, September 1915

Wedding in Sussex, getting into the car, 1960s Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0967-11

The Chauffeur
People you see - the chauffeur

Paris-Madris Race 1903
Hon. Charles Rolls, son of Lord Lllangattock, a leading English automobilist, and the car with which he started in the ill-fated race from Paris to Madrid. Date: May 1903

Bride and Groom in open top motor car
Wedding scene with guests in the background, 1960s Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 3745/16

40 horse-power car used by the President of the United States. Photographed in Washington, D. C. c1909
WASHINGTON, DC: CAR, c1909. 40 horse-power car used by the President of the United States. Photographed in Washington, D.C. c1909

Queen Elizabeth in a car after reviewing firewomen, WW2
Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade -- leaving by car after the review

104-year-old Welshwoman in a motor car
Pictured at Nine Wells near Solva in Pembrokeshire, 104-year-old Welshwoman, Mrs Mary Hughes, the oldest person in Wales. She lived the whole of her life in the Fishguard area

Off for a ride in a taxi
A well-to-do French couple head off for a drive in the country in a fine De Dion & Bouton taxi. I would not be surprised if the taxi driver had arrived fresh from English chauffeur school

Two young ladies in outfits by Doeuillet and Paul Poiret
Two young ladies in fashionable autumn outfits. On the left, an evening dress in white satin crepe with bands in various colours on the skirt, by Doeuillet

Bond Street Chauffeur
A chauffeur waits patiently beside his car on Bond Street, central London. Date: 1960s

Three outfits by Lucien Lelong and Philippe et Gaston
Three fashionable ladies in the latest outfits. On the left, a brown cape with pink border design, fur collar and leather details, by Lucien Lelong

Dunhills clothing for chauffeurs advertisement
Advertisement for Dunhills and specifically their summer clothing for chauffeurs, including livery dust coats, uniforms and sumair caps. Date: 1927

Young lady in autumn outfit by Premet
A fashionable young lady standing next to a chauffeur-driven car wearing a beige and brown autumn outfit by Premet. 1924

French gang of robbers
Two female members of a French gang of robbers, known as chauffeurs who spread terror across France during the last years of the 18th century. Date: 1790s

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"Captivating Chauffeurs: From London's Theatre Crowd to Toy Cars and Rich Girls Shopping" Step into the vibrant world of chauffeurs, where elegance meets excitement on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. As the curtains rise, a Humber car advertisement catches your eye, showcasing the epitome of luxury transportation. But wait. Is that a mischievous monkey driving a toy car? Even our furry friends can't resist the allure of being behind the wheel. Reminiscent of "The Horse Cartoon" from 1931, this playful image reminds us that even animals have an innate fascination with chauffeuring. Fast forward to more sophisticated times as we witness a Renault Torpedo Sport gracefully gliding through bustling streets. A pair of rich girls pass by an Etam Store, their eyes gleaming with anticipation for their next shopping spree, and are observed by all observers - just like Alfred Leete's keen gaze captured in his artwork. Intriguing advertisements for Daimler hire cars with chauffeur beckon us towards grand adventures and unforgettable journeys. The enchantment continues as we delve into "After the Ball, " an oil painting from 1917 depicting elegant passengers stepping out of luxurious vehicles after a night filled with glamour and revelry. A charming scene unfolds before us - a chauffeur skillfully navigating a blue car on a greetings card. This simple yet captivating design captures the essence of what it means to be driven in style. As we flip through Aeronautics magazine and Popular Aviation and Aeronautics covers, we are transported into aviation-inspired fantasies where pilots become modern-day chauffeurs soaring through clouds instead of roads. From theatre-goers to cheeky monkeys, from high-end fashionistas to vintage automobile enthusiasts – these glimpses into the world of chauffeurs remind us that beyond mere drivers lie purveyors of dreams and creators of unforgettable experiences.