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Elegant portraits of notable women in the 20th century, often featuring fashionable attire and distinctive hairstyles.

New York, New York: 1938.Johanna Hoffman who is on trial with three others in the Nazi espionage case..
New York, New York: 1938.Johanna Hoffman who is on trial with three others in the Nazi espionage case..
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RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Juliana. 1960RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet, 1959. 1959Mrs. Vic Seixas. November 24, 1952.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet, 1964. 1964RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix in Drakensteyn Castle. 1972Dorothy Jenner "Andrea" -Died 24th March 1985 - Stage Actress & Radio Announcer. October 24, 1941.Woman; inscribed 'Miss Kirkely' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraitsElsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix Prince Claus visited International Concours Hippique South Laren. December 17, 1967. Drenthe, ZuidlarenPhotograph of Jane Russell (1921-2011) an American actress. Dated 20th CenturyElsevier photo collection. royal family vacation Porto Ercole, Italy. royal family vacation Porto Ercole, Italy. Princess Beatrix. August 3, 1965. Italy, Porto Ercole1930s 1940s PORTRAIT SMILING WOMAN WEARING FUR COAT LOOKING AT CAMERAVintage Photograph. A woman smiling looking up to the top left corner of frame.Portrait Katherine G. Johnson. Hall of Honor inductee 2017. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In recognition of contributions to the development of methodologies for analysis of manned mission (from Mercury to Apollo) and satellite (Echo) trajectories, and dynamic control of large space structures.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.Catherine Gaskin is only 23, but her fifth novel has just been published. It is named. The Daughter of, the House, and Is described as a sincere and telling account of the destroying impact of love. Catherine is from Coogee, NSW, and lives in London with her 25-year-old sister Moira. September 12, 1952.Arlene i.e. Arline Arzouhaljian ,. Leon Abdalian CollectionMiss Hephzibah Menuhin. May 24, 1938.Vintage Photograph. Woman sits for studio portrait while looking to the left of frame and smiling.Shirley Butler - Murdered At Waverton - Dec. 1952 - Australian Crime. February 02, 1954.Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Love, She plays the role of Betty Graham, a rebel spy, in this series of historical dramatizations of the Civil War, heard each Sunday at 6:30 P.M., EDST. She's shown above in the period costume she wears for the benefit of audiences to the broadcastRVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix in the garden of Drakensteyn Castle, 1978. 1978Photographic portrait of Eva Peron (1919-1952) second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron (18951974) and served as the First Lady of Argentina. Dated 1945H.R.H. Princess Alexandra, Aged 19 -- On Xmas Day, December 25, 1955, H.R.H. Princess Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel, the daughter of the Duchess of Kent, will celebrate her 19th birthday. December 25, 1955. (Photo by Dorothy Wilding, Camera Press)Queen of The Ice Returns To England After Her Triumph In Prague -- Miss Megan Taylor, the Famous British Skater, on her Arrival in London today Feb. 16. She is holding the Trophy she won in Prague as the World's Figure Skating Champion. The Trophy is a Replica of the most Famous Statue in Czechoslovakia.Miss Megan Taylor, the Well-known British Skater, who won the World's Figure-Skating Championship at Prague last Week-end, Returned to London after her Triumph, today Feb. 16. Owing to the Absence of Miss Cecilia Colledge, who was unable to compete owing to a strained Tendon, Miss Megan Taylor, won the Title Easily. February 16, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).Paris Conference Beauties -- Eila Outovaara, 28 year old, ht. 5 feet 6 inches, Wt. 118 lbs, bust 32, hips 34, waist 25, has blonde hair and blue-grey eyes. She wears a light grey suit and a white blouse, all from her home town of Helsinki. Does not know many French boys but has met some at parties and likes their Courtesy. She prefers finish boys to all others. Likes Paris and has bought one hat. Here she is sitting on the Pont des Arts, over the Seine. November 02, 1946. (Photo by Pictorial Press).RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix. 1958Vintage Photograph. Portrait of young woman smiling facing to the left.Sylvia Plath in an undated photo.Gracie Fields. July 3, 1947.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Christina as a bride, 28-6-1975. 28 June 1975Woman; inscribed 'Mrs J. MacLean' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraitsElsevier photo collection. Princess Irene. 1964BELLA DARVI.Margaret Mead in 1948. The cultural anthropologist's study of gender roles and sexuality influenced liberal views in the 1960s. - (BSLOC_2015_1_58)Lady Delamere (1906 - 1979), formerly Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley (sister of Edwina Ashley, Countess Mountbatten) wearing one of the new robes for peeresses designed by Norman Hartnell for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Underneath, her dress, also by Hartnell, is of white marocain embroidered with gold pearls. Date: 1953Alice Jansson, Nygårdarna. Photo in April 1940. Alice Jansson, Nygårdarna. Foto i april 1940.Miss Joan Young (queen), 14 February 1941, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix spoken word radio Dutch people experienced prove compassion 18th birthday. February 1, 1956Anefo photo collection. Book market in the Bijenkorf in Amsterdam. Writer Anke De Vries. March 28, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandEva 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.Miss Eileen Powell is sandwiching in her electioneering with her job as a Sydney radio announcer. April 05, 1951.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Christina, 1969. 1969PRINCESS ELIZABETH & THE QUEEN ROYAL FAMILY 29 May 1934 Approximate DateEva 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.Lyudmila Georgievna Zykina (1929 - 2009) national folk singer of Russia.Doria Shajik leader of Egypt's Bint El Nil (daughter of the Nile). June 11, 1953. Woman; inscribed 'Mrs Hastings' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraitsChristina Foyle (1911-1999) English bookseller and owner of Foyle's bookshop, she set up and ran the Foyle's literary luncheonsRoyal Guest This Charming study of Princess Elizabeth was made as she signed the Royal Canadian Air force guest book while making the flight from montreal to Washington aboard an race plane; October 31. November 7, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).Confirmation Mona Karlsson. Photo in May 1950. Konfirmanden Mona Karlsson. Foto i maj 1950.Ruth Carpenter Model Released. Vintage Photograph. Middle age Caucasian woman with grey streak in hair wearing blazer with white pearl necklaces in front of white background looking up and off camera smilingPrincess Margaret (1930 -2002), in a fur coat and diamonds. Date: c.1960Anefo photo collection. St. Conamus presents silver and golden harps, Amsterdam, Loekie Knol. November 15, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandA New Style In Head-Wear -- The giant Chameleon perched on the head of Miss Browse, giving a striking new style Headwear. A giant two feet long chameleon, which recently arrived at the London Zoo, perched itself on the head of Miss Pat Browse, age 21, who comes from Wales, but is a school teacher at Hillingdon, and gave the appearance of a now style in Headwear. January 21, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix in Drakensteyn Castle. 1980RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix. 1978Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk was born on June 18, 1936, in Saigon, Vietnam. She is the wife of H.M. King Father Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia whom she married in April 1952. She was born Paule-Monique Izzi and is sometimes referred to as Queen Monique.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Christina. 1970Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene visited the Thomas a Kempis Lyceum in Zwolle. The princess. October 21, 1963. Overijssel, ZwolleI Would Like To Take It With Me; The Duke. "That is very good", said the Duke of Edinburgh when, visiting a new bungalow in Lynmouth to-day, he saw this portrait of the Queen. It is the work of Mrs. Marjorie Edwards, a Devonian artist. October 29, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).MORENO , ANTOÑITA. CANTANTE ESPAÑOLA. PUBLA DEL RIO 1925 - REPRODUCCION FOTO.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix photographed by Prince Claus in the garden of Drakensteyn Castle, 1974. 1974RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix turning a movie. 1964Miss Yemiko Sedohara. Ansel Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar.NORMA TALMADGE American silent film actress, with her little dog Date: 1897 - 1957Anefo photo collection. Arrival American ballet master Vida Brown at Schiphol. February 8, 1960. Noord-Holland, SchipholArlene i.e. Arline Arzouhaljian ,. Leon Abdalian CollectionVintage Photograph. Portrait of a middle aged woman with a stern expression.1950S 1960S Smiling Senior Woman Portrait Silver Hair Green Wool Jacket BroochMadrid, 11/15/1983. Interview with Myriam de la Sierra, daughter of the Marquises of Urquijo.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Beatrix. 198001/01/1958. Closeup - María Alonso Bravo, wife of Emilio Fernández, murdered by José María Jarabo Pérez Morris. - - approximate date.Elsevier photo collection. Princess Irene. November 5, 1950. SoestdijkBritish girl in dress portrait in studio Kulri Mussoorie Uttar Pradesh India 1940 s NO MR Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotoxAnefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus open fishing museum, Vlaardingen. Princess Beatrix. 22 May 1971. Vlaardingen, South HollandPoll photo collection. Family photos of the Danish royal family. The Danish royal couple in their home in Palace Brockdorff in Lock Amalienborg. March 1954. Denmark, CopenhagenElsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana Princess Beatrix, 18 January 31, 1956. January 1956Anefo photo collection. Princess Juliana. June 2, 1948Elsevier photo collection. Princess Marijke Christina hopes celebrate eleventh birthday Tuesday, February 18 a.s. 1958RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Christina, 1963. 1963She Will The Queen Of EgyptMlle. Sasi Zulfikar, 16 year-old daughter of an Egyptian Judge, whose Engagement to King Farouk, 18-year-old King of Egypt, was Announced Yesterday. The marriage is to take Place next year. August 24, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).The Queen addresses the crowds at the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane.She spoke to 40,000 people at the Exhibition ground, Brisbane. April 12, 1954.Studio portrait of an unknown woman, Anonymous, c. 1930 - c. 1950 photograph photographic support gelatin silver print adult womanRVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Christina, 1967. 1967RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix. 1967San Francisco, California: January 27, 1933 Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton as she prepares to sail on the maiden voyage of the Matson Liner Lurline to Australia .Moura Lympany Back From Triumphant American Tour -- Moura Lympany giving a recital at the Savoy reception today.Miss Moura Lympany, the distinguished pianist, who has just returned from her triumphant American tour, held a reception at the Savoy Hotel (London) today (Wed).Miss Lympany, who received one of the greatest ovations ever accorded an international artists in U.S.A. will play in ***** and the Provinces early in the *****. December 29, 1948. (Photo by L.A.N).Jacqueline Kennedy as First Lady. Ca. 1962.La cantante y actriz española Karina. 1960.Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Supersonic Aerodynamics Branch.DEBORAH KERR in BELOVED INFIDEL (1959), directed by HENRY KING.Duchess of Kent. 31 January 1995Lena Jerneryd, portrait from the station writing course.RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix turning a movie. 1964Mrs. Jackie Pung. September 05, 1953.Photograph of Marilyn Nash (1926-2011) an American actress and casting director.INGRID BERGMAN ACTRIZ SUECA.Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-1308. 1956Pretty Mrs. Aiko Howes travelled alone from Japan by the liner Taiping which arrived at Sydney today. From Iwakuni she will join her husband, an Englishman now serving with the RAAF, at Richmond. June 29, 1955.Anefo photo collection. unknown . TV court, a moment from the court, Tine Bosgraaf (Kop) and Dr. E.G. Van Proosdij Hartzema. October 31, 1962