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"Capturing the Essence of Direct: A Glimpse into History, Fashion, and Expression" Step back in time with the Kitchener Poster c

Background imageDirect Collection: Kitchener Poster C. 1915

Kitchener Poster C. 1915
Your Country Needs You This direct and graphic recruitment poster featuring Lord Kitchener, aimed to command and inspire

Background imageDirect Collection: Poster advertising Pan American World Airways

Poster advertising Pan American World Airways
Poster for Pan American World Airways, later known as Pan Am, advertising a direct service between Paris and New York. Enfin!

Background imageDirect Collection: Aviator John Alcock 1919

Aviator John Alcock 1919
Captain in the Royal Air Force, he was the pilot of the first direct transatlantic flight in June 1919 with navigator Arthur Whitten Brown

Background imageDirect Collection: Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Background imageDirect Collection: Poster, French Line CGT, Plymouth to New York

Poster, French Line CGT, Plymouth to New York
Travel poster, French Line CGT, designed by Rodmell, Harry Hudson (1896?1984), Plymouth direct to New York, lithograph in colours backed onto linen. Printed by EDIA, Paris. 40ins. 25ins

Background imageDirect Collection: Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Background imageDirect Collection: Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Background imageDirect Collection: Portrait of a young man

Portrait of a young man

Background imageDirect Collection: Young man in white shirt and blue jeans jumping

Young man in white shirt and blue jeans jumping

Background imageDirect Collection: Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Background imageDirect Collection: Girl, teenager, serious

Girl, teenager, serious

Background imageDirect Collection: Storrington Beagles - October 1939

Storrington Beagles - October 1939
Opening Meet at Storrington. Police and other officials halt the traffic for the whipper-in and hounds to cross the road. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18779

Background imageDirect Collection: Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 1869 engraving of the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy

Background imageDirect Collection: Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Finsbury, WW2

Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Finsbury, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters clearing debris at what was their sub-fire station in Hugh Myddleton Primary School, Finsbury, EC1. The building took a direct hit from a high explosive bomb

Background imageDirect Collection: Nord Air Express Poster

Nord Air Express Poster
Nord Air Express Air France - Sabena Poster, the direct route for Scandinavia, with a map showing routes between cities. 20th century

Background imageDirect Collection: Arthur Whitten Brown

Arthur Whitten Brown
Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force, he was the navigator of the first direct transatlantic flight in June 1919 piloted by Captain John Alcock

Background imageDirect Collection: Portrait of a young man, 1495 (oil on panel)

Portrait of a young man, 1495 (oil on panel)
GR13125 Portrait of a young man, 1495 (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1469-1523) (after); 37x26 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageDirect Collection: Advert, Rolls-Royce, Vickers Vimy biplane

Advert, Rolls-Royce, Vickers Vimy biplane
Advert for Rolls-Royce, 25th anniversary of a Vickers Vimy biplane with Rolls-Royce engines, first direct Atlantic crossing by air, June 1919. 1944

Background imageDirect Collection: Studies in Femininity, The Minx, by Suzanne Meunier

Studies in Femininity, The Minx, by Suzanne Meunier. 1928

Background imageDirect Collection: Direct person-to-person blood transfusion. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino Tractatio

Direct person-to-person blood transfusion. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino Tractatio med
530641 Direct person-to-person blood transfusion. After engraving from George Abraham Mercklino Tractatio med. Curiosa de murto et occasu transfusionis sanguinis, Nuremberg

Background imageDirect Collection: Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion from a goat at Dr Bernheim's clinic

Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion from a goat at Dr Bernheim's clinic. Engraving, Paris, 1891
530634 Tubercular patient being given direct blood transfusion from a goat at Dr Bernheim's clinic. Engraving, Paris, 1891.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageDirect Collection: Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882
530639 Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

Background imageDirect Collection: Opening of the Aberdeen Railway - Dee Bridge and Aberdeen Terminus, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Aberdeen Railway - Dee Bridge and Aberdeen Terminus, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Aberdeen Railway - Dee Bridge and Aberdeen Terminus, 1850. In the foreground is represented the elegant bridge across the Dee, from the designs of Messrs

Background imageDirect Collection: this is the way

this is the way
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageDirect Collection: Genl. Hookers March and Quick Step, 1863 (print)

Genl. Hookers March and Quick Step, 1863 (print)
3671983 Genl. Hookers March and Quick Step, 1863 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageDirect Collection: Natal Line of Steamers, passenger ships

Natal Line of Steamers, passenger ships, London to Natal direct, sailings every ten days. 1905

Background imageDirect Collection: Young athlete in white briefs

Young athlete in white briefs

Background imageDirect Collection: WW2 - Atlantic Spy

WW2 - Atlantic Spy
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Atlantic Spy, written by Frank Elias. The image depicts an explosion from a direct hit on a large ship. Date: 1940

Background imageDirect Collection: RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce

RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce
An important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gateleg table on which the composer and ?English Waltz King? Archibald Joyce (1873)

Background imageDirect Collection: Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive

Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Background imageDirect Collection: Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive

Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Background imageDirect Collection: The Dreamer

The Dreamer
A portrait painting of a young figure, with short black hair, seated, holding her little finger to her mouth. Her eyes are staring without a direct focus, in a day dream. Date: 1879

Background imageDirect Collection: White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Charles Crumplin letter

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Charles Crumplin letter
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - First Class Bedroom Steward and victim Charles Crumplin, handwritten letter on Titanic stationery with White Star Line watermark, undated but written from Queenstown

Background imageDirect Collection: Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two items

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two items
Captain John Treasure Jones Archive. Born and raised on a small farm in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, John Treasure Jones (1905-1993) went to sea at the age of 15

Background imageDirect Collection: The Edison Shop Advertisement

The Edison Shop Advertisement
An advertisement picture for The Edison Shop, promoting The New Edison, accompanied by a female model. Embodies a New Art?

Background imageDirect Collection: Painting of a Pipe Smoking Man

Painting of a Pipe Smoking Man
Oil portrait painting of a man smoking a pipe, from a direct front angle, wearing uniform, with orange scarf. Date: circa 1929

Background imageDirect Collection: Building workers dispute, Lambeth, South London

Building workers dispute, Lambeth, South London, 19 July 1977. Date: 1977

Background imageDirect Collection: Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II G-MAFB

Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II G-MAFB (msn F406-0080), operated by Direct Flight for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Date: circa 2004

Background imageDirect Collection: British Aerospace BAe 146-301ARA G-LUXE (msn E3001), of Direct Flight / Facility for Airborne

British Aerospace BAe 146-301ARA G-LUXE (msn E3001), of Direct Flight / Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 8 July 2012

Background imageDirect Collection: Rose L

Rose L
Mike Kreiten

Background imageDirect Collection: A Direct Hit, 1918 (w / c with gouache on paper)

A Direct Hit, 1918 (w / c with gouache on paper)
2651943 A Direct Hit, 1918 (w/c with gouache on paper) by Watson, Geoffrey (fl.1905-49); 52x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffrey Watson Signed)

Background imageDirect Collection: Direct Bearing

Direct Bearing Racehorse Cheltenham Festival 2002 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 13 March 2002 Date: 13 March 2002

Background imageDirect Collection: Direct Flight

Direct Flight Ridden By P.Carberry Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 16 March 2006 Date: 16 March 2006

Background imageDirect Collection: Direct Route

Direct Route Ridden By N.Williamson 14 March 2000 Date: 14 March 2000

Background imageDirect Collection: Tammar Wallaby (Macropus eugenii), Australia

Tammar Wallaby (Macropus eugenii), Australia
alert, animal, animals, attention, australia, australian, camera, coat, curiosity, direct, directly, eugenii, eye, eyes, format, frontal, gaze, gazes, gazing, head, heads, interest, looks, macropus

Background imageDirect Collection: Portrait of Philippe-Gregoire Delaroche, the Artists Younger Son

Portrait of Philippe-Gregoire Delaroche, the Artists Younger Son
3941045 Portrait of Philippe-Gregoire Delaroche, the Artists Younger Son, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 62.9 x 41.1 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Background imageDirect Collection: Portrait of Count Charles de Mornay, 1837 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Count Charles de Mornay, 1837 (oil on canvas)
3941029 Portrait of Count Charles de Mornay, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 100 x 81 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Background imageDirect Collection: Portrait of Charles-Louis Regnault, an Officer from the Napoleonic Wars, c

Portrait of Charles-Louis Regnault, an Officer from the Napoleonic Wars, c
3941004 Portrait of Charles-Louis Regnault, an Officer from the Napoleonic Wars, c.1814-15 (oil on canvas) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 78 x 62.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery



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"Capturing the Essence of Direct: A Glimpse into History, Fashion, and Expression" Step back in time with the Kitchener Poster c. 1915, a powerful symbol communication during wartime. Travel through the skies with Pan American World Airways as their poster advertising takes you on a direct journey to new horizons. Witness bravery personified in aviator John Alcock's 1919 triumph, showcasing his unwavering determination and direct approach to conquering the skies. A young man stands confidently before nostalgic wallpaper, his smile reflecting a carefree spirit that embraces life's simple pleasures directly. Seriousness meets youthfulness as we encounter a girl in her teenage years; her gaze is focused and determined, showing us the power intention. In an unconventional twist on formal attire, a young man lounges shirtless on a couch - his boldness speaks volumes about embracing oneself directly. Kneeling passionately on a couch without restraint or inhibition, another young man demonstrates how expressing oneself directly can be liberating and empowering. With boundless energy and enthusiasm for life's adventures, witness a young man leaping fearlessly into the unknown - capturing joy directly from each moment. In an unexpected setting within a horse barn surrounded by bales of hay, observe raw masculinity as a bare-chested man wearing long underwear sits comfortably - unapologetically himself amidst nature's beauty. Suzanne Meunier's "Studies in Femininity: The Minx" challenges societal norms head-on by highlighting women who embrace their femininity directly and unapologetically - inspiring others to do the same. Amidst London's Blitz during World War II at Finsbury sub-fire station lies resilience personified; these brave individuals faced danger head-on with unwavering dedication to protect their city directly from destruction.