Smokes Collection

Winston Churchill Holding a Sub-Machine Gun
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - pictured holding a Sub-Machine Gun. Date: circa 1940

An Alligator - all dressed up to meet you in Florida, USA. Date: 1935

Leeds United footballer Jack Charlton smoking a cigarette during a training session August 1970

Algeria - Woman smoking a nargile pipe
Algeria - woman smoking a nargile (Hookah Pipe)

Sentimental German wartime postcard
You, Only you alone are my true love - a sentimental wartime postcard sent from a German soldier to his girl back home in Munich

Huntsman with Cigar
Hughie A huntsman in traditional attire smokes a large cigar

Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady
A rather powerful looking lady from the Congo, smoking a pipe and carrying a large wicker basket on her head. She is the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe of Kibweta, Madimba, Congo, Africa

Terrible accident - Lady ablaze - Figure 1
Figure 1 of 2. Terrible accident - Lady ablaze, her dress has caught fire and she is engulfed by the inferno. This illustration shows that if one is upright

Chinese Farmer with Palmleaf Raincoat carrying hoe and smoking a cheroot. Date: circa 1905

Formula One Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, 1 July 1973
L-R: James Hunt (GBR) Hesketh, who finished sixth in only his second GP, relaxes in the pits with a cigarette and a drink with Paddy McNally (IRE)

Egyptian Lady of the Harem
An Egyptian Lady of the Harem, reclining on a couch and smoking a nargile pipe Date: 1910s

Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal
Moorish Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal Date: circa 1950s

Iran - Royal Feast
A group of Iranian men (in a variety of states of sobriety!) following a Festan Persan or Royal Persian Feast in Tehran, Iran

The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1932
Jolly front cover design for the Tatlers Summer Number featuring two cheery beach belles wearing fashionable pyjama suits. One smokes a cigarette while the other grins under a wide brimmed sun hat

Chinese Mandarin
A Chinese Mandarin in ceremonial court costume

Old & New Pipes / Heath
The old way of smoking a pipe & the new way: an upright Georgian gent smokes his long stemmed clay pipe while a semi-recumbent Regency fop, puffs away on his hookah

A father and son enjoying themselves in the stands as they got to watch their team Leyton Orient. February 1981

Italian Miner - Mineo, Sicily. It is likely he was employed to mine the local calcareous ashlars, used to build many of Mineos public buildings

Formula One World Championship: Second placed Francois Cevert Tyrrell ignores the no smoking signs in the paddock
Second placed Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell ignores the no smoking signs in the paddock. German Grand Prix, Rd 11, Nurburgring, Germany, 5 August 1973

New Woman Poster ?1896
The New Woman: a bookish frumpy young woman in plain clothes & monocle sits on a stool surrounded by improving books. She also smokes judging by the cigarette in the corner

1966 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Phil Hill and Masten Gregory during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 04, 1966 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy.

1978 Brazilian Grand Prix. Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 27-29 January 1978. James Hunt (McLaren Ford) relaxes in the Rio sun. Ref-78 BRA 23. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1978 Brazilian Grand Prix. Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 27-29 January 1978. James Hunt (McLaren Ford) relaxes in the Rio sun. Ref-78 BRA 23. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1978 Brazilian Grand Prix. Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 27-29 January 1978. James Hunt (McLaren Ford) relaxes in the Rio sun. Ref-78 BRA 23. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1978 Brazilian Grand Prix. Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 27-29 January 1978. James Hunt (McLaren Ford) relaxes in the Rio sun. Ref-78 BRA 23. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1978 Brazilian Grand Prix. Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 27-29 January 1978. James Hunt (McLaren Ford) relaxes in the Rio sun. Ref-78 BRA 23. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Terrible accident - Lady ablaze - Figure 2
Figure 2 of 2. Terrible accident - Lady ablaze, her dress has caught fire and she has fallen to the ground unconscious. This illustration shows that if one lies down horizontally

Board of Directors Liverpool FC April 1964. Left to right: SC Reakes CJ Hill H Cartwright GA Richards RL Martindale TV Williams (chairman) JS McInnes (Secretary) W Shankly (manager)

Chelsea FC 1930-1. l-r Andy Wilson, Hughie Gallacher and Jackie Crawford. DM17822A. 1st February 1931 Wee Hughie a Chelsea star

Temperance Movement - The Perils of too much beer and baccy... Date: circa 1900

Ijen crater, eastern Giava, Indonesia, Asia

Sulfur mist, Ijen crater, Eastern Giava Island, Indonesia

Sunrise in Bromo volcano with epic colors, Giava island

Mount Bromo at sunset, Giava island, Indonesia

Sunset in Bromo with mist, Giava island

Mr Fox
Famous When Dead

Miss Rudi Verdi - Actress
Miss Rudi Verdi with cigarette in hand - British Actress (?-1918) Date: circa 1910s

Megalomania
A portrait illustration of a large lady wearing a white dress and a yellow hat with orange floral decoration, looking down at a child acting older than his age, as he smokes a cigar at her knee

A banker puts his feet up on his desk and smokes a cigar. Date: late 1960s

A man puts his feet up on his desk as he smokes a cigar. Date: late 1960s

Dusky Lily smokes the Pipe of Peace (b / w photo)
6024656 Dusky Lily smokes the Pipe of Peace (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dusky Lily smokes the Pipe of Peace)

St Marylebone Workhouse Inmates
Aged male inmates of Londons St Marylebone workhouse sit in their airing yard, chatting, reading newspapers and smoking pipes. Date: circa 1905

Sami people, Laplanders, man and woman of Lapland, 1818. The man holds a brace of fish and points to a man riding a sleigh drawn by a reindeer

A regiment of Belgian troops en route to Mexico
The Belgian-Mexican regiment on board The Louisiana on their way to Mexico. A group of soldiers sit around a pot of food, eating

Advertisement for Players Medium Navy Cut cigarettes
The Cut of the Navy - Players Please - fantastic advertisement for Players Medium Navy Cut cigarettes, featuring a Royal Naval Lieutenant (note sleeve rank insignia) (out on manoeuvres)

Les Contrastes, Riche Et Pauvre; Contrasts, Rich And Poor (colour litho)
2795414 Les Contrastes, Riche Et Pauvre; Contrasts, Rich And Poor (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Contrastes, Riche Et Pauvre; Contrasts)

Man and woman of Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1818
6338184 Man and woman of Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1818)

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"From Churchill's Sub-Machine Gun to the Royal Feast in Iran: A Global Journey through Smokes" Winston Churchill Holding a Sub-Machine Gun: In the midst of war, even leaders find solace in smokes. An Alligator - all dressed up to meet you in Florida, USA: Even an alligator knows how to make an impression while enjoying a smoke. Leeds United footballer Jack Charlton smoking a cigarette during a training session: A momentary escape from the intensity of sports – relaxation found in smoky contemplation. Algeria - Woman smoking a nargile pipe: Tradition meets tranquility as this Algerian woman embraces her culture through the soothing embrace of smoke. Sentimental German wartime postcard: A poignant reminder that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, people sought comfort and connection through shared smokes. Huntsman with Cigar: Amidst nature's beauty, this huntsman finds harmony between his surroundings and his beloved cigar. Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking lady: An image that captures both strength and elegance as this Congolese woman enjoys her pipe with grace. Terrible accident - Lady ablaze - Figure 1: A stark reminder of the dangers associated with careless handling of fire and tobacco – cautionary tale turned tragedy. Chinese Farmer with Palmleaf Raincoat carrying hoe: Through rain or shine, this hardworking farmer carries on his laborious tasks accompanied by wisps of smoke for respite from life's challenges. Egyptian Lady of the Harem: Behind veils lies mystery; behind closed doors lies indulgence – where secrets are whispered amidst fragrant clouds of smoke. Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal: In bustling streets filled with vibrant colors and flavors, one can find moments of calmness as this street vendor enjoys a smoke. Iran - Royal Feast.