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Historical Portraits of Notable Figures

Collection of vintage portraits showcasing prominent individuals in formal attire. The images reflect early 20th-century fashion and significance.

Sir Brian Freeston. May 10, 1948.

Portrait of Mathieu Hubertus Schoenmaekers (13th December 1875 - 18th December 1944), best known as the philosopher behind the Dutch are movement known as De Stijl.

Sir Brian Freeston. May 10, 1948.

David Lloyd George, (1863 - 1945), British statesman of the Liberal Party and the final Liberal to serve as Prime Minister. 1919

07/31/1927. In the Image, the first Dancer of the Vienna Opera, Gusti Pichler with a beautiful dark blue coat and white hat.

Austin Robertson, well-known Australian sprinter, arriving at Los Angles aboard the Monterey. He will race professionally in the United States. July 24, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Barrie, Sir James. June 07, 1930.

Don Bradman. March 26, 1947

Christian Boussus. April 15, 1931.

ENRIQUE GRANADOS COMPOSITOR MUSICO Y PIANISTA - 1867/1916. Author: RAMON CASAS Y CARBO (1866-1932). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Stins Carl Gustaf Fridman.

Carl Gustaf Fridman Stins Storvik 1898-1910

12/31/1919. Portrait of José Cruz Conde.

Mohammed Zahir Shah (1914 - 2007) last king of Afghanistan, reigning from 8 November 1933 until he was deposed on 17 July 1973. He expanded Afghanistan's diplomatic relations with many countries, including with both sides of the Cold War. In the 1950s, Zahir Shah began modernizing the country, culminating in the creation of a new constitution and a constitutional monarchy system

Petrolini Ettore, In The Character Of Gastone.

Marshall Foch - Famous French Was Leader - France. September 1, 1933.

Nils gustav roos and hybo. Nils Gustav Roos, Hybo.

New British Ambassador at French Foreign Office. Sir Ronald Campbell, former British Minister to Belgrade and new Ambassador to Paris in succession to Sir Eric Phipps, is now in Paris. Photo shows:- Sir Ronald Campbell leaving after a visit to the French Foreign Office on the Quai d'Orsay. October 23, 1939. (Photo by Ministry Of Information Control Division Press Section).

'Ezra Weston Loomis Pound (1885-1972) American expatriate poet, critic and a major figure of the early modernist movement. standing in a Paris garden.'

John Pierpont Morgan, financier/banker, c. 1900. (1837-1913)

08/31/1917. The notable tiple Amalia Isaura, who has debuted as a cuplet player, with excellent success, at the Trianon.

12/31/1929. Ignacio Zuloaga in an image from the 1930s.

07/31/1914. Parliamentary Figures. Mr. Hermenegildo Giner de los Ríos, deputy.

W. Ferguson - Veteran Cricket Scorer. November 1, 1930.

Baroness Orczy leaving the Mount Royal Hotel where she was is staying at present in London. January 01, 1946.

Frank Sinatra in Some Came Running. Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor who is generally perceived as one of the greatest musical artists of the 20th century.

Photograph of New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Frederick Wilding, Wimbledon Mens Champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. His championship run came to an end in 1914 when he was beaten by Australian, N. E. Brookes in three straight sets. Wilding died near Neuve Chapelle, France on 9 May 1915 while fighting in the Battle of Aubers Ridge. Date: 1912

Sir Austen Chamberlain 70Hale and Hearty, Sir Austen Chamberlain, The Eminent British Statesman, Celebrates The Seventieth Anniversary of his Birth today today Oct 16. November 27, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press).

03/31/1914. Parliamentary Figures. Mr. Julio Burell, deputy.

Charles Edward, 2nd Duke of Albany, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1884-1954).. Charlie became Duke of Saxe-Coburg in 1899. Prince Alfred's only son had died and although the succession naturally passed to Prince Arthur and then his son, they declined and so Charlie was was uprooted from Eton and England at the age of thirteen and sent to Germany, despite hardly knowing the language. At the Kaiser's suggestion he was sent to Lichterfield military academy at Potsdam and he went on from there to Bonn.

Photographic portrait of Madge Lessing (1866-1932), the English actress and singer, dressed as a dandy for a production at the Metropol Theatre, Berlin, 1910. Date: 1910

Don Bradman. March 26, 1947

Roque S·enz PeÒa 1851 ñ 1914) President of Argentina 1910 to 1914

Anefo / London photo collection. Portraits / Persons / Anefo London series. Antonie dark (born 1902). {1940-1945}

Henry Cabot Lodge. September 6, 1953.

Seville, 1890. The bullfighter Rafael Guerra, known as "Guerrita".

12/31/1902. Portrait of D. Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena at six years of age.

01/31/1923. The King in Alicante. D. Alfonso Xiii Contemplating one of the Siphons of the third Elevation of Risks.

Don Bradman. March 26, 1947

01/01/1955. Francisco Sabater "El Quico", author of the murder of the inspector of the General Police Corps, José Félix Gómez de Lázaro Arnaiz.

Captain Sir Arthur Henry Rostron KBE RD RNR 1869 to 1940 Captain of RMS Carpathia of the Cunard Line when it rescued survivors from RMS Titanic

Photographic portrait of Madge Lessing (1866-1932), the English actress and singer, dressed as a 'modern dandy' for a production at the Metropol Theatre, Berlin, 1910. Date: 1910

'Vladimir Ilich Lenin, Russian Bolshevik leader, Moscow, Russia, 1 May, 1919. Artist: Unknown.

Garsson Leaves Senate Office Building - Henry Garsson, top official of Munitions - Manufacturing combine under probe by Mead war investigating committee, leaves the senate office building today after being excused as a witness following his refusal to testify on ground that testimony might incriminate him. August 14, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Mao Zedong, Chinese Communist revolutionary and leader, c1960s(). Artist: Unknown

John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944), English actor, early 20th century.Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co

06/30/1912. The actor Vicente Carrión -photo Vandel -approximate date.

Winston Churchill as Harrow School student circa 1887

William J. Burke, US Representative from Pennsylvania ca. between 1918 and 1920.

Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein (1918 - 1970), President of Egypt, serving from 1956 until his death in 1970. Nasser led the 1952 overthrow of the monarchy and introduced far-reaching land reforms the following year

Nellie Bly - The New York World's correspondent, who placed a Girdle Round the Earth in 72 Days 6 Hours, and minutes. September 11, 1955.

Photograph of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) Austrian-born German politician who was the leader of the Nazi party and Chancellor of Germany. Dated 20th Century

Portrait of Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) (entire figure, wearing top hat and coat, with umbrella). Bain News Service (Nowy Jork ; agencja fotograficzna ; 1898-), photo studio

01/01/1916. Eduardo Arcos, known as "Fantomas" or "The King of Thieves", who was arrested by the Police and placed at the disposal of the court. Photograph taken from a newspaper of the time.

Madrid, March-June 1936. José Antonio Primo de Rivera in the yard of the Modelo prison in Madrid, with soccer boots.

Sir Winston Churchill -- An early picture of Sir Winston Churchill then plain "Mr. Churchill" walking in Whitehall, before the first world war. The Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill will celebrate his 80th birthday on November 30th, and many tribute are being arranged to celebrate the occasion. Churchill at the time of the siege. November 12, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Miss Dorothy Round, Wimbledon Women's Champion, 1934. Artist: Unknown

Eleonora duse

07/30/1958. Jose María Manuel Jarabo. Last photograph taken of the murderer of the quadruple crime that shook Spain.

Prince John, youngest of the six children of King George V and Mary of Teck, c. 1913. At age 4 he developed epilepsy which progressed and killed him in 1919 (BSLOC_2017_1_84)

Bernabe Varona, (1845-1873), 1920s. Artist: Bernabe Varona Artist: Unknown

03/31/1914. Parliamentary Figures. The president of congress, Mr. Augusto González Besada, leaves the popular chamber.

Charles Lindburgh, record breaking aviator, 1927. Artist: Unknown

70-Year-Old Oil Magnate Weds His Secretary -- Sir Henri Deterding and his bride photographed ***** the aerodrome at Amsterdam to leave for Berlin ***** wedding.Sir Henri Deterding, the 70-year-old oil magnate ***** yesterday to his private secretary Fraulein Charlotte Minka ***** aged 38. The ceremony was performed in great secret at the ***** at Amsterdam by air. Sir Henri's second wife obtained ***** from him at the Hague a fortnight ago. June 3, 1936. (Photo by Keystone)

Countess Of Craven Gets A DecreeThe 38 year old Countess of Craven - here she is in London today was granted a decree Nisi in the Divorce Court this afternoon on the ground of desertion by the 36 year old War, now said to be in France. The couple were married in 1939.The Countess was formerly Miss Irene Meyrick, youngest daughter of the late Mrs. Kate Meyrick, the night club propietress. The Earl said to have a £4000-a-year income, entered an appearance through counsel but did not put in an answer to his wife's petition. January 07, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII, of Britain, c. 1915 (BSLOC_2017_1_85)

E.B. Coles, as a young man in a suit of the times-three buttons and a pocket bulging with many bright ideas for a future prosperity. August 16, 1950.

Franz Kafka, Anonymous

Iva Togari -- Miss Togari is Better Known to The ***** in the ***** as Tokyo Rose of JAP Short wave propaganda Broadcasts. She is of mixed JAP and Spanish blood, was born and Attended school in the U.S. September 05, 1945. (Photo by Signal Corps Radiophoto).

Elsevier photo collection. CALT CABINET SHIPPED. Premier Cals arrives Cabinet Sitting Binnenhof. October 14, 1966. Hague, South Holland

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana received American vice-president Hubert Humphrey wife Palace Huis ten Bosch. waved guests. March 28, 1967. Hague, South Holland

Jack Blackburn, 2/17/14 .

Lady Evelyn Beauchamp (nee Herbert), daughter of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon at the races, 1929. The Countess wears a wrap-coat of fine cloth, with a scarf collar and 'romantic' short Cavalier cloak. A turned up straw hat adorned with a buckle brooch completes the look. 1929

Mrs. Fanny Blankers-Koen - Athlete. February 02, 1949.

Historic photograph, man in a suit, men's fashion, around 1926

Anefo photo collection. Premier Leabua Jonathan from Lesoto. August 13, 1970

The Emperor William II of Germany during his visit to the Castle of Highcliffe, November 1907, United Kingdom, photo from L'Illustration, No 3428, November 7, 1908.

Elsevier photo collection. Minister Biesheuvel brought visit Prime Minister Zijlstra home position cabinet formator, stay inside flu .. March 13, 1967. Hague, Rotterdam

Materialisation of Geordie, controlling spirit of Annie Fairlamb (later Mrs J B Mellon, 1850-1938). He was described as a tall Scotsman who had lived most of his life in Newcastle. Date: 19th century

Sir Oliver E. Goonetilleke. October 01, 1948.

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.

Eddie Cantor

F. C. Erasmus. September 1, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos Ltd.)

Elsevier photo collection. Commissioner Queen South Holland J. Klaasesz visited Drakesteijn afternoon, recommended Action Board Silver Birth Site T.g.V. birth Prince Willem Alexander, proceeds Princess Beatrix Fund. April 16, 1967. Lage Vuursche

Mr. Stanley Baldwin Sees The King -- Mr. Stanley Baldwin entering no 11 rowing street by the garden entrance on his return from the Palace this morning. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, was this morning received by ***** king at Buckingham palace, where it is believed the ***** the reconstruction of the Cabinet with Mr. Baldwin as premire ***** discussed. May 20, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

El Sordera (Manuel Soto Monje). Peña Tío José de Paula, Jerez de la Frontera. 1992.

Portrait of Dennis Boolieris, circa 1914, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Dina castellazzi lover of giovanni verga

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Juliana in mourning clothing standing in Palace Het Loo, autumn 1934. 1934

H.R.H. Princess Henry Duke of Gloucester. November 21, 1934.

Portrait of W.C. Grant

Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and revolutionary socialist 1866

Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the South Pole. The Norwegian explorer made it there in 1911. Photo taken in 1912

Ángel Pestaña Nuñez (February 14, 1886, Ponferrada December 11, 1937, Barcelona) was a Spanish Anarcho-syndicalist and later Syndicalist leader

Giuseppe garibaldi, 1862

German Stage and Film Actress Margarete Schon, Half-Length Publicity Portrait, 1922

M. Thatcher, Panama

Gladys Hinckley

Elsevier photo collection. Willem Vogt, RadioPtionier, founder former director AVRO celebrates 80th birthday, poses Blaricum garden, performs goose. August 12, 1968. Blaricum

USA: Former slave Andrew Goodman, age 97, Dallas, Texas, 1937

I.J. Paderewski

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