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Elegant Vintage Portraits

A collection of elegant black-and-white studio portraits featuring women in fashionable attire from the 1930s and 1920s, showcasing classic hairstyles and accessories.

Lady Lucia Galway, 2 November 1935, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs L Lipson' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Mrs G.B. Chifley. July 13, 1945.

12/31/1934. In the Image, the actress Pepita Díaz Artigas.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss H. Miller' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Lillian Florence Hellman (1905 - 1984) American playwright, author, and screenwriter known for her success on Broadway, as well as her communist sympathies and political activism. She was blacklisted after her appearance before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) at the height of the anti-communist campaigns of 1947-1952. Although she continued to work on Broadway in the 1950s, her blacklisting by the American film industry caused a drop in her income. Many praised Hellman for refusing to answer questions by HUAC, but others believed, despite her denial, that she had belonged to the Communist Party.

Miss Hussey, 1936-1937, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

12/31/1925. Cristina de la Cruz Arteaga, Daughter of the Dukes of Infantado.

Miss Carrie Moore. November 6, 1933. (Photo by Broothorn Studios).

H.R.H. The Duchess -- Portrait of, H.R.H. the Duchess of York, wife of the Duke of York, a the Earl and Countess of *****. November 26, 1934.

Mrs. Ruxton. September 13, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Fereign Royalit - Greek Royalty - General. August 20, 1920. (Photo by International Newspapers).

Portrait of Princess Juliana, 1934 photograph Londonpublisher: Amsterdam photographic support gelatin silver print crown princess. historical persons

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Malfroy' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Mrs Bromwick, August 1935, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Muriel Sutcliffe' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

The wife of King Farouk of Egypt. 1920

F Harbottle, 1939, Wellington, by Cuba Photographic Studio.

Portrait of Olga Niewska bust en face.. unknown, photographer

Miss Fleet 1/2 doz PC, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Windsor Castle May 30th 1944. - Queen Elizabeth aged 18 yrs. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Ruth Tester

American Personalities: Mrs. Sherman Adams -- Nee Rachel Leona White; the wife of Mr. Sherman Adams, President Eisenhower's Assistant. They were married in 1923, and have four children. September 22, 1953. (Photo by Hessler, Camera Press).

Woman; inscribed 'Shorter' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

12/31/1939. Alicia de Larrocha de La Calle.

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs M. Millington' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs Ayson' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Manson' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Miss P Marshall gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives

H.R.H. Princess Marina (Duchess Of Kent) - Portraits Prior To 1950. March 21, 1944. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Miss C Wilkie black-and-white negatives, studio portraits, gelatin silver negatives

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs Ginn' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

***** Sister of Lady Oxford To Wed ***** Minister's Parliamentary Private Secretary.Mrs. Nancy Gates -- Youngest daughter of the late Sir Charles Tennant, Bt, and of Mrs. Geoffrey Lubbock, of Glenconner, North Berwick, to wed Captain T.L. Dugdale, M.P. only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lionel Dugdale, of Crathorne Hall, Yorkshire. October 26, 1936. (Photo by Bassano Ltd.).

Miss Simpson Free Cab, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Haydee Seldon -- Haydee Seldon, who is producing "Captain Carvallo" which opens at the Independent Theatre on Thursday night, was one of the foundation members of the Theatre 22 years ago. Haydee has appeared in countless productions in character parts. October 12, 1952.

Miss S. Clarkson, August 1935, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

BEULAH BONDI.

Muriel Dodd

Lady Easterfield black-and-white negatives, portraits

Kay Johnson, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Billy the Kid", MGM, 1930

Margaret Moore Kennedy (1896-1967), British novelist and playwright, best remembered for 'The Constant Nymph' (1924) which was dramatized in 1926 and filmed several times. From a series of cards of 'Famous British Authors' (London, 1937).

Miss P Ashbolt, 05 March 1937, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Portrait of a woman, circa 1920s, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Portrait of Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands, 1949 photograph Netherlandsprinter: Utrechtpublisher: Utrechtpublisher: Utrecht photographic support

American writer, Pearl S. Buck, c. 1940.

Miss Lonkin, July 1935, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Grace Moore Makes Grand Opera Bow -- Grace Moore, as she appeared at the Metropolitan Opera House, where she made her debut in Grand Opera as 'Mimi' in Puccini's "La Boheme". The Opera House was jammed with people who came to hear this charming and modest singer. Miss Moore Xrose to her present fame from a choir singer in Jellico, Tennessee. July 2, 1928. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

STORNI , ALFONSINA. ESCRITORA ARGENTINA . 1892 - 1938. REPRODUCCION FOTO.

Sir Harold Bowden - Cycle Magnate. January 28, 1935. (Photo by London News Agency Photograph Ltd.).

Actress Florence Lawrence, Head and Shoulders Studio Portrait, Photograph by Frank C. Bangs, 1908

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Manning' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Mrs JR Wright, 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Lady Drummond. August 6, 1952.

Queen Mother - Early Girl & Womanhood. May 21, 1953.

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs Franklin' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Photograph of Ingrid of Sweden (1910-2000) Queen consort of Denmark. Dated 20th Century

Iris Wilkinson Robin Hyde, 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Joyce Grenfell, Actress And Journalist.Joyce Grenfell, Channel Two, 8 p. m. July 1, 1953. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

Miss M Sellars, 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Society Murder CaseMrs Elvira Barney, daughter of Sir J. Mullens, Stocke exchange chief and former broker to the British Treasury, who has been charged with the wlful murder of Mr T. Scott Stephen at her flat in William Mews, Knightsbridge, London. This is the most sensational murder case in Britain in recent years.Elvira Dolores Barney, freed by a jury 8 verifier from the charge of murdering her lover, Michael Stephen. This picture was taken shortly before her arrest. June 11, 1932.

Portrait of Virginia Woolf

Miss McKenzie 6x8 coupon, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Phillips' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Daphne Du Maurier's Daughter: Miss Tessa BrowningDaughter of novelist Daphne Du Maurier (Lady Browning) and Lieut. General Sir Frederick Browning, Treasurer to the Duke of Edinburgh. She is engaged to marry captain Peter De Zulueta, Welsh Guards, son of the late Senor Don Pedro De Zulueta, and the late Marchioness of Bristol. September 06, 1953. (Photo by Dorothy Wilding; Camera Press).

Actress Hospitalized -- Kay Francis, 43-year old stage and screen actress, shown in one of her most Portraits was admitted to a Columbus hospital today, seriously ill under mysterious circumstances. Her stage manager, Howard Graham, 37, was held by police for questioning. The actress was appearing here in "State of the Union." January 23, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Marie Heineman' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Miss M Davies gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Woman; inscribed 'Miss M Eaton' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Olive Remington Goldman. June 19, 1951.

H.M. Queen Frederika Consort of the king of the Hellenes.Her Majesty Queen Frederika of Greece is a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. She will probably be one of Queen Elizabeth's Coronation guest. May 01, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

Anefo photo collection. Film photos current, Das Madchen Christine. March 26, 1950

The Danish-Swedish Wedding.The Wedding of Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden, Crand-Daughter of the King of Sweden, Takes Place in Stockholm on May 24th., And is Arousing Great Interest.The Latest portrait received of Queen Alexandrine of Denmark, the mother of the bridegroom. May 20, 1935. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.).

The Hon P J Benjamin, M.L.C. December 13, 1952. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Photographic portrait of Mrs. Arthur Hamilton, famous society swimmer, dressed in her bathing costume, c.1915. Mrs. Hamilton was the first woman to swim the Solent and made several cross-Channel attempts. Date: 08/12/1915

Poll photo collection. Portraits. Portrait of a model, probably in Paris. undated

FAY BAINTER.

Miss Kate Day one of the ***** Milliners. August 06, 1953. (Photo by Anthony Buckley).

Mrs. Reginald Doyle wife of Reginald Doyle. February 19, 1953.

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs Buivary' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Mrs. W.E. Gladstone. May 8, 1954.

Mrs. Horatio G. Winslow.

1928 (Ca.) portrait of Rosa Chacel.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Gibson-Smith' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Agatha Christie. February 10, 1954. (Photo by Angus McBean).

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Los Angeles, California: December 3, 1935. Portrait of Aimee Semple McPherson, well known California evangelist and founder of the International Church of the FourSquare Gospel.

AGNES MOOREHEAD.

Queen Consort of the Empire -- Two poses of Britain's Queen, who will rule with her husband, King George VI, as Queen consort. December 10, 1935.(Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Miss Cameron 6 x 8 coupon, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Essie Ackland -- Famous contralto, who is to sing with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Goossens at the A.B.C's free orchestral concert at the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon. Miss Ackland, who is ***** her first public appearance since her return to Australia six months ago, was abroad for 11 years. During the war years she gave more than 1300 concerts for troops and war workers. June 16, 1948.;Essie Ackland -- Famous contralto, who is to sing with the Sydney Symphony O

Queen Mother - Early Girl & Womanhood. February 25, 1938.

Karin Axelsson. Photo 1952. Karin Axelsson. Foto 1952.

Princess Elizabeth, who is visiting Italy, celebrated her 25th birthday today. She and her husband. the Duke of Edinburgh, attended a lavish dinner dance organized by the Rome Polo Club last night. April 21, 1951. (Photo by Baron Photo Centre Ltd.).

CARMEN GAL OREDAIN. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPANIEN.

Pearl S. Buck, American writer.

JEANNE MOREAU in DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID (1964) -Original title: LE JOURNAL D'UNE FEMME DE CHAMBRE-, directed by LUIS BUÑUEL.

The Duchess of Kent, wearing feathered hat, leaving Westminster Abbey after the wedding this afternoon (Wednesday).***** the two Princesses and Queen Mary were present this afternoon (Wednesday) at the Westminster Abbey wedding of the 10th Duke of Nothumberalnd to Lady Elizabeth Montagu-Douglas-Scott, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and a niece of the Duchess of Gloucester.This attractive feathered hat indicated the smartness and dress sense of the Duchess of Kent, who is returning to her pre-war place among the world's best-dressers. June 12, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

BEULAH BONDI in MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) -Original title: MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON-, directed by FRANK CAPRA.

Kay Johnson, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake", 20th Century Fox, 1942

Princess Elizabeth's New Nat The Princess photographed as her car drove up for the ceremony at Camperdown Park Dundee. Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth ***** a new off-the-face felt hat, tried with veiling, when she visited Dundee yesterday, Saturday, for the formal opening of the 400 acres Camperdown Park, which was acquired at a cost of £57,000. Biggest gift for Princess Elizabeth when she turns 21 on April 21 next year will come from the Government at last 9000 a year. September 29, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs Thomas' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

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