Historical Formal Gatherings

A collection of black-and-white images depicting elegant gatherings featuring well-dressed individuals at art exhibitions, commemorations, and personal celebrations from the mid-20th century.

English Comedienne Wed To ProducerGracie Fields, English Stage and Movie comedienne, and her producer, Monty banks, are shown after they were married in Beverly Hills, Calif., home of Miss Fields parents, March 18. the couple gave their names on their marriage license as Mario Bianchi and Grace Standsfield. Both said they were 42. March 19, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Mother at Art Exhibition - The Queen Mother (right) and the Duchess of Kent are seen at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Exhibition, at the Royal Institute galleries, Piccadilly, London. December 01, 1953. (Photo by London Express News & Feature Services).

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tait and Miss Ruth Tait were congratulated by many friends for making the evening possible by bringing Yehudi to Australia. August 13, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. HKH PR. Beatrix and ZKH PR. Claus were to agree. B / H Concert T.G.V. The 20th anniversary of "Youth and Music NL" DIR Vredenburg said goodbye and got one. April 12, 1969

English Comedienne Wed To ProducerGracie Fields, English Stage and Movie comedienne, and her producer, Monty banks, are shown after they were married in Beverly Hills, Calif., home of Miss Fields parents, March 18. the couple gave their names on their marriage license as Mario Bianchi and Grace Standsfield. Both said they were 42. March 19, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Off To Canada -- Dr. N. H. Ashton (left) Who is attending the International Congress of Ophthalmology at Montreal, and Sir Stewart and Lady Duke-Elder (Surgeon-Oculist to H.M. The Queen), photographed when they left Euston Station this morning for Canada, where he also is to attend the International Congress. August 26, 1954.

A New Picture of Sweden's New King and Queen Gistav VI (former Crown Prince of Sweden Oscar Fredrek Wilhelm Olaf Gustav Adolp, he Was Born November 11 1882. Has Been A Keen athlete and is interested in Archeology. Queen Louise is A Daughter of The First Marquess of Milford Haven, she Was Lady Louise Mountbatten and is A Sister of Lord Mounthbatten of Burma. King Gustav Takes The Oath today. (Monday). October 30, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix Jubilee Congress Association Dutch Municipalities (VNG); Queen Beatrix VNG chairman Mr. Drijber /. June 3, 1987

12/31/1929. Don Arturo Yencken, minister of Great Britain in the Spanish embassy with his wife.

Mr & Mrs Menzies leaves for U.K. ***** U.S. by B.E.P.A. D.C.6. saying goodbye to Sir Keith Smith, B.E.P.A. Vice chairman. May 15, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Gala evening in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam on the occasion of Book Week 1962. from left to right. Prince Bernhard, Queen Juliana, W.J. Schouten (CPNB) and C.J. Chalice (literary and critic). March 30, 1962. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Queen congratulates conductor Fred Roeske Mannenzangvereniging "Apollo" in Concertgebouw. June 3, 1953

L-R; Sir Keith Smith & Lady Smith (Pres. N.S.W. Branch Oversas League) & Air vice Marshal Malcolm Henderson (Director of the League) at the reception at *****. April 21, 1948. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Diplomatic Receiving Line -- Invited guests pass along a diplomatic receiving line in San Francisco's Fairmont hotel, Sept.1 before a tri-partite amity pact dinner which celebrated the signing of a mutual defense pact by the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Greeting the guests are (right to left) Percy Spender, Australian Ambassador to the United States and Mrs. Spencer; Sir Carl Berendsen, Ambassador to the United States from New Zealand and. Mrs Berendsen, and Dean Acheson, United States Secretary of State and Mrs. Acheson. January 09, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. American actor, singer and comedian Danny Kaye (left) is welcomed at Paleis Soestdijk by Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. November 23, 1966. Soestdijk, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. Brother and sister Menuhin in Amsterdam for Jubilee concert Amsterdams Concertgebouw. April 1, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Australian External Affairs Minister In Rome -- The Australian Minister for external affairs, the Hon. Percy Claude Spender and his wife are seen when they lunched with count Carlo Sforza (left) Italian minister for foreign Affairs, at the Villa Madama, Rome, August 1. August 14, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Amb. Draper's Farewell Party. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Mr Norman Jenkya Lord and Lady Chandos Mrs Norman Jenkyn. March 04, 1955. (Photo by Alec Iverson/Fairfax Media)

Goodbye To Madame Pandit -- Madame Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, India's retiring Ambassador, wears and carries farewell flower gifts as she receives a goodbye and a handshake from Sir Oliver Franks, British Ambassador, at Union Station this evening. Mrs. Franks (right) is with them. John Simmons (left background, state department protocol chief, represented the U.S. as Mme. Pandit left for New York on her way home. She will become a candidate for Parliament in India's first constitutional election. November 15, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Stars Of Yesterday -- Three film Greatss pf "The good old days" get together last night as the old crowd gathered to attend a movie paying tribute to them, "The Hollywood Story." Left to Right Herbert Rawlinson, Pauline Garon, and Francis X. Bushman. May 09, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Executive members of the Elizabethan theatre trust at a press conference tonight.They are left to right:Mr. Joseph Post, Musical Director.Mr. Robert Quentin, General Manager of the Opera company.Miss Elsie Beyer, General Manager of the drama company.Mr. John Summer, General Manager of the Elizabethan Theatre, Newton. June 27, 1955. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media).

Dr. H. Evatt & Mrs. Evatt. January 18, 1949.

***** Night of "Follow The Sun" At *****.***** Rogez, Mr. Gordon Selfridge and Princess Wiensky. February 05, 1936. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard received Secretary-General NATO, M. Brosio Paleis Soestdijk, wife. February 8, 1965. Soestdijk

Defence Chiefs Called At No. 10 This Morning -- Mr. and Mrs. Attlee leaving after the Cabinet meeting this morning. January 25, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Visit Chancellor Helmut Kohl; Helmut Kohl Queen Beatrix Palace House ten Bosch. November 30, 1987

The Queen smilingly shakes hands with Sir Alexander Cadogan Chairman of the board of Governors on arrival at the British Broadcasting Corporation he ad quarters in Portland place, London, today (Friday). During the visit, the Queen, who was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, was to see a special performance by radio variety artists. February 27, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Anefo photo collection. Belgian writer Marnix Gijssen receives a prize for literature from Queen Juliana in Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam; Marnix Gijssen with a certificate next to Hm /. October 5, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Winston Churchill arriving at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, with his wife Clementine and his youngest daughter Mary(later Baroness Soames)in January 1940. Date: January 1940

Sir Russell Grimwade and Lady Victoria. June 26, 1955.

Reception In Honour Of F-M Smuts At South Africa House -- Prime minister C.R. Attlee and Mrs. Attlee attended the reception, here they are seen in eager conversation with the aged statesman and soldier, field Marshal Jan Smuts, the Prime Minister of the Union Of South Africa. March 23, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, greeted the visiting U.S. Vice-President, Mr. Richard M. Nixon, and Mrs. Nixon, as they stepped from their plane in Canberra yesterday. Mr. Nixon will attend a luncheon at Parliament House to-day and in the afternoon will visit a sheep station near Canberra. October 20, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana lives in the Kurhaus in Scheveningen the "Our language" society congress. Mrs. Th. FEIDL Gives Queen Juliana flowers. October 10, 1964. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Van Hall Nijhoff releases book sales prize 1962 to Siegfried E. van Prague. March 29, 1962

Churchill with King, Queen of Denmark.Left to Right, in the Garden of Fredensborg Castle, 30 miles from Copenhagen , Are; Queen Ingrid, Mr. Winston Churchill, King Frederik, The Dowager Queen Alexandrine, and Mrs. Churchill, October 10.The Churchill's, Guests of The Danish Resistance Movement, are staying at the castle with the king and Queen of Denmark, During their three-day visit. November 15, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Erepromotion Dr. J.E. Baron De Vos Van Steenwijk V.L.n.R. Professor Dr. L.J.M. Beel, Baron De Vos Van Steenwijk, Mrs. De Vos Van Steenwijk. January 21, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana lives congress at T.G.V. 70th anniversary National Council for Social Welfare: HM with Right Landsmann, left cheerful. October 17, 1978

Princess Margaret At Shape - Princess Margaret is escorted by Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Saunders (left) and by General Dwight D. Eisenhower as she leaves S.H.A.P.E. after having tea with the general there today November 23. November 23, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Released Scientist Dennis She is Communist - Mme. Irene Joliot-Curie (left), nuclear physicist who was detained temporarily at Ellis Island after her arrival from France yesterday, hold press conference at offices of joint Anti-Fascist committee here today. Attorneys Benedict Wolfe (center) and Ruth Lieder listen as Mme. Curie denies she is a communist, although she is sympathetic with communism "for many things". Her husband, she said, is a communist. March 19, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Eugene Goossens, Gilson. March 30, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens in Bergen (NH) new building of the European school; Princess Beatrix in the music room. April 14, 1978. Bergen

Anefo photo collection. Simone Veil (Pres. European Parliament) in the Netherlands .. Simone Veil after arrival at Schiphol. Negative no: 7 portrait. September 29, 1980. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Two member of U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt's Administration, Social Security Board member Mary Dewson (left) and U.S. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, Washington, D.C., USA, Harris & Ewing, January 22, 1938

George Murphy, Connie Moore. July 25, 1947.

Anefo photo collection. Concert of the Concertgebouw Orchestra with As Soloist Yehudi Menuhin attended by Princess Juliana in the Concertgebouw. From left to right conductor Bernard Haitink, Princess Juliana and violinist Yehudi Menuhin. October 21, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet opens exhibition "Breda Oranjestad"; Princess Margriet in chair grandmother. April 9, 1976

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana lives a meeting of the society to usually. November 14, 1959

JAMES STEWART, ALFRED HITCHCOCK and DORIS DAY in THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Anefo photo collection. Elisabeht Bergner and O. E. Hasse (press conference). June 20, 1960

PHILIP DUNNE.

Duke With Mountbattens At Premiere - The Duke of Edinburgh seated between Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma, the First Sea Lord, and Countess Mountbatten in the Royal box at the world premiere of the film 'Cockleshell Heroes' at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London, to-night (Wednesday).The film tells the true story of how a band of 10 Royal Marines made their way up the River Gironde in Canoes to blow up blockade-running Nazi shipping in Bordeaux harbour.The Duke of Edinburgh is Captain-General of the Royal Marines. November 16, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto)..

Sir Winston Gives A Come-And-Look Lead: Sir Winston Churchill takes his wife by the wrist and smilingly leads her to a portrait of Lady Churchill which was presented to the Prime Minister this evening (Tuesday) at a meeting of his constituents in the Girls County High School, Woodford, Essex. The portrait was presented to Sir Winston to mark his 80th birthday, on November 30. November 23, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Elsevier photo collection. Dr PuddiCombe Ottawa Canada visited Palace Soestij. helped 1943 birth Princess Margriet Canada. November 14, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix at the Old Hague City Hall Meeting attended to memory of Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp. November 21, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix receives Romanian Prime Minister Dascalescu. October 24, 1983. The Hague

Russians In Belgrade - Marshal Tito's wife, Mrs. Jovanka Broz, greets Mr.Krushchev watched by Marshal Bulganin, at the reception given to the Soviet delegation that has recently been visiting Yugoslavia.Khrushchev meets Tito's wife - and Proposes a barter. June 4, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Ida Wasserman Han Bentz van den Berg received award Schouwburgbond actors. June 4, 1956

KIM NOVAK and ALFRED HITCHCOCK in VERTIGO (1958), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

The Presentation of the "Key to the City" (Left to Right) Dr. Maurier Donat, The prince's personal Physician, Mr. Russell Austin, Prince Rainer, Mrs. Russell Austin, Prince Rainer, Mrs. Austin and the Rev. Canon Tucker. Prince Rainier receives "Key of City". Prince Ranier of Monaco, Considered one of the world's most eligible bachelors, is on a two months tour of the united states - some people say he is looking for a bridge. Visiting Atlantic City recently, his host Russell Austin presented him

Foyle's Luncheon. Homage to Indian at ***** house, park lane, London. Sir Atul Chandre Chatterjee and Lady hall. December 13, 1940. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Ltd)

04/14/1931. Arrival of the Queen in Paris. Queen Victoria and her August Daughters, on leaving the D'Orsay station, from the platform to the waiting room, where bouquets of flowers were given to them.

Anefo photo collection. Birthday Queen Juliana, Defile Along Bordes No. 21 Princess Christina, Prince Bernhard and Princess Beatrix. April 30, 1965

The Prince of Wales chatting to Mrs. Robert Patton, after he had presented her with her husband's V.C. on left is Coxswain Henry Blogg, of Cromer, who received a bar to his silver medal.H.R.H. the Prince of Wales presented the awards at the Annual Meeting of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, held at the Caxton Hall, Victoria-street, this afternoon. April 20, 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Book ball. The annual book ball in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam; Queen Juliana, Ed Leeflang, Adriaan Roland Holst. February 24, 1956

General Election -- Mr. & Mrs. Attlee outside No 10, Downing St. February 23, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Elsevier photo collection. Meeting foreign press association visit Prime Minister Dr. W. Drees, Minister J. Algera Dijkwerker Huibrechts wife. January 30, 1954. Hague, South Holland

Bouquet For Mrs. Churchill Mrs. Churchill is presented with a bouquet, daughter by 5-year-old Mary Gay Bembridge, daughter of Conservative prospective candidate for Southampton before the Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth left for New York from Southampton to-day (Fri). Mr. Churchill - stood by his wife's side - is going to America with Mrs. Churchill, to deliver an address to the members of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at Boston. He is also paying private visits to Washington and New York. March 18, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Swedish Royalty And Holiday Hostess.King Gustav Adolf of Sweden and Queen Louise with Lady Mountbatten when The Royal Visitors attended Divine Service Aboard The Cruiser Glasgow, Flagship of Lord - Mountbatten, Commander-in-chief Mediterranean. Sweden's King and Queen are Visiting Malta As Guests of Lord Mountbatten is brother of Queen Louise. The Visitors are staying at Admiralty House. October 14, 1952. (Photo by Planet News Ltd)

Anefo photo collection. Dichter's Vasalis, pseudonym for Mrs. Drooglever-Fortuyn received cultural prize from the province of Groningen. Dealer Vasalis and Mr. C. L. W .. May 17, 1963. Groningen

Princess Margaret At Ice Show -- Princess Margaret talking to comedian Norman Wisdom, after the show. Norman Wisdom appears in the show. Princes Margaret attend a gala performance, in aid of the Girl Guides Association of Sinbad on Ice" at the Empress Hall, Farl's Court London, last night. February 17, 1953. (Photo by London Express News And Feature Services).

Anefo photo collection. Composer / conductor Robert Stolz departs from Schiphol. October 8, 1970. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Rochefoucauld Jewels Stolen -- The window of the Comte de la Rochefoucauld Photographed with her lawyer ***** during the case in which she charged the Countess Fides de Marliave, 56, of having stolen jewels valued at £80,000. After her arrest the countess de Marliave accused her close friend, Louis-Robert Sarlin, 63, a Paris sculpture, who was then charged with receiving the jewels. He was alleged to have disposed of most of those entrusted to the Countess De Marliave by Count Bernad de la Rochefoucauld shortly before he was arrested by the Gestapoin 1943. . The count died in a Dechau concentration camp. His widow was rescued from Dechau in 1945. October 13, 1950.

I. Green - Sister to R.G. Menzies - Personality. October 24, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix visits the worldolympiad of the carrier sport in the RAI; Princess Beatrix looks at a winning post pig pigeon. January 26, 1979

Chairmen Greets Chennaults -- Chairman Charles A. Eaton (R-NJ) (Left) of The House Foreign Affairs Committee Greets Claire Chennault wartime commander of The Flying Tigers, and his Chinese Wife Today. Chennnault Appeared Before Eaton's Group to discuss U.S. Aid to China. The Chennaults arrived here from Shanghai two days ago. March 10, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Poll 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, Copenhagen

Anefo photo collection. Award for A. J. M. de Bruyn (L) at French consulate in Rotterdam. February 4, 1965. Rotterdam

U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower on campaign train during 1956 campaign for re-election, Washington, D.C., USA, U.S. National Park Service, November 1, 1956

Not Invited To Dinner - Harold J. Laski, political rival of Winston Churchill, stands with Mrs. Laski aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth on arrival here today, Laski, former chairman of the British labor party and professor of political science at London University, told newsmen he was not in the group of British union labor leaders aboard the liner who were invited to dinner by Churchill, who also arrived on the ship. Larki said "No, I am Just rank and file. I run just an ex-Tammany boss." His visit in this country will include two weeks at Santa Monica, Calif. March 23, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene and Prince Hugo Carlos when traveling boat boat. February 10, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

West End: actor Edwin Styles was given a luncheon at prince's today after his arrival from London by PAA via America. Miss Doris Fitton was in the party, given by Aztec Services Pty. Ltd., who, in conjunction with Garnet H. Carroll is producing the play white sheep of the family in which Mr. Styles will be the lead. He leaves for Melbourne tonight, and the play will open at the princess theatre on November 28. November 12, 1952.

Australian pianist Beatrice Tange (Mrs. *****) with English accompanist, Gerald Moore, ***** panies Miss Seefried.Gerald Moore: "....Her voice was terrible." March 13, 1953.

Churchill Family At Capital - Upon Arrival At Union Station here today Mr. and Mrs. Winston Churchill, accompanied by daughter Mrs. Sarah Oliver (Third from left were greeted by Reporter-son Randolph (left). Britain's wartime minister will board president Truman's special Train Tomorrow for Fulton, Mo., to give an address on Foreign Policy Tuesday. March 03, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Juliana warmly welcomed White House Eleanor Roosevelt, wife president. January 25, 1941. America, Washington

Friendly Debate -- Lady Nancy Astor, firs women member of Britain's parliament, pats the shoulder of Dr. James G. McDonald member of the former Anglo-American committee of inquiry on Palestine, during a friendly clash on the Palestine problem as they arrive today on the liner queen Elizabeth. She said the Jews in Europe "Should stay put". He said "the Jewish development has gone so far that it cannot be destroyed. May 23, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Australian Beauty Queen in London -- 19-year-old Maureen Duval, newly-elected beauty queen of New South Wales, who arrived on a visit to London yesterday (as part of her prize) photographed in London today with Mr. John Tully, Agent-General for New South Wales, Mrs. Tully, and (right) Miss Barbara Payne (Miss Duval's companion). July 07, 1952.

Chifley on regular courtesy call to Mrs. Curtin at Cottesloe (WA) home, 1950. November 17, 1950.

At Bournemouth Today -- A study in expressions - Pat Hornsby-Smith and Sir David Eccles, during the Conservative Party Conference at Government today. October 6, 1955.

Mrs. H.B. Bonney, photographed with her father, Mr. A. Reubens, on her return to Melbourne from Capetown by the motorship, Templar. Capetown was her terminus for her 18,000 miles flight. September 24, 1937.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet Heropent boarding School Kweekschool van De Scheepvaart. October 23, 1985

Anefo photo collection. Birth of Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven. December 10, 1966

JAMES STEWART and ALFRED HITCHCOCK in THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956), directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

Mr.Winston Churchill, accompanied by Mrs. Churchill. received the diploma making him a Freeman of Strasbourg, from the Mayor of Starsbourg, M.Charles Frey (left) this month when he was attending meeting of the Council of Europe. August 25, 1949. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd).

Churchill Sees His Eighth Grandson Christened -- An excellent study of the Prime Minister as he looks at his two months' old grandson. The likeness between father and daughter is very pronounced in this picture. The Prime Minister attended the christening to-day of his eighth grandson, the child of captain Christopher Soames and his wife Mary. On the godfathers at the ceremony in the church of Westerham, Kent, was field Marshal Viscount Montgomery. The baby was named Jeremy Bernard, the latter name in honour of the field Marshal. August 17, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Farewell to Burgemeester Polak in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Mayor Polak with Major Bosshardt (R) of the Salvation Army. 2 June 1983. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

(L to R) Mrs. Duncan Sandys (Diana Churchill), Mr. Randolf Churchill, Mrs. Churchill, Mrs. Christopher Soames (Mary Churchill) and Mrs. Entwistle. The premiere of "Wedding Bells" in which Sarah Churchill has a starring role took place at the empire, Leicester Sq. Last night (Monday) when Mrs. Churchill and her daughters Diana and Mary were present. March 13, 1951. (Photo by L.N.A.).

White House, April 2, 1958 -- An aging Clark Gable, his wife Kay Spreckles Gable and manager Mr. Pearlberg, meet with President Eisenhower. Photo: Abbie Rowe

Lord Baillieu of Parkwood (Clive Latham) KBE. CMG. February 09, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Vonne van der Meer (R) Geert Jan Lubbenhuizenprijs Van Maarten Toonder (L) Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam. 1, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Elisabeht Bergner and O. E. Hasse (press conference). June 20, 1960

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