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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.

Dr. Wm. Osler

Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Singer. Member of the pop group ABBA. Pictured here in the early 1950s as a young girl.

Churchman Kings of Speed Series cigarette card depicting Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) a British racing motorist and motoring journalist. Dated 20th Century

Albert Einstein onboard S.S. Rotterdam ocean liner, Bain News Service, April 1921

Abduelhamid II. Abdulhamid and Abdul Hamid, 21 September 1842, 10 February 1918, was Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 31 August 1876 to 27 April 1909, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century original

Amanullah Khan (June 1, 1892 - April 25, 1960) was the ruler of the Emirate of Afghanistan from 1919 to 1929, first as Amir and after 1926 as Shah. He led Afghanistan to independence over its foreign affairs from the United Kingdom, and his rule was marked by dramatic political and social change.

HARRY LANGDON.

Italian politican Giacomo Matteotti ca. before 1924.

Duke of Windsor - Childhood. March 11, 1935.

Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy and his son Umberto

Photo from 1899 of Guerrita in the patio of his house in Córdoba.

1935. The Álvarez Quintero brothers pose smiling.

John Pierpont Morgan and his chief lieutenant, Robert Bacon, in 1902. In the previous year they formed the U.S. Steel Corporation. The pressure of Bacon's job at Northern Securities Company frayed his nerves, and he left the company in 1903. In 1905 he became Assistant Secretary of State in the Theodore Roosevelt Administration (BSLOC_2018_2_73)

Mr Hal Missingham, director of the National Art Gallery Sydney, was asked to leave the Commercial Travellers' club, Sydney, for being "improperly dressed." Mr Missingham was wearing a shirt-suit (shown in picture). He regards the suit as "cool and rational" summer attire. December 4, 1945. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28, 1856 - February 3, 1924) was an American politician and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921.

12/31/1929. An image of Fernando Pessoa.

Illustrated portrait of General Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement. Date: 8th July 1911

Theodore Roosevelt, American soldier and politician, 1898. Artist: Unknown

Radio artists, PBS, Palestine Broadcasting Service, Jerusalem. 1936, Jerusalem

Sir Harry Chauvel. June 29, 1936.

Princess Margaret 25 - Her Royal Princess Margaret will be 25-years-old on the 21st of August, 1955. This previously unissued photograph shows Her Royal Highness, wearing an evening gown with an ermine stole, arriving for an Official function. August 23, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

A.B. Garretson

01/22/1930. The right-hander in one of his countless performances. On the Left, a close-up of Rafael Guerra, dressed in a Black suit, in one of the Rooms of his House. On the right, Rafael When, almost a child, began his journey in the world of bullfighting, with his entry into the group of "Niños Cordobeses" that launched the famous "Caniqui".

WINSTON CHURCHILL British statesman and author Stands in a doorway in 1940 Date: 1874-1965

King Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909) with Blanche Zélia Joséphine Delacroix, better known as Caroline Lacroix (13 May 1883 12 February 1948) She was a French prostitute well-noted in her lifetime for being the most prominent and notorious of Leopold II of Belgium's mistresses

A.G.J. Taets van Amerongen

Crown Prince of Germ. i.e., Germany

Announces Edward's Abdication--The official announcement of King Edward's abdication was made in the House of Commons today by Capt. Edward Algernon Fitzroy (above), speaker, to whom delivery of the announcement had been entrusted by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. December 10, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

First Levee At Buckingham Palace -- His First Levee, at Buckingham Palace Ministers, and foreign officials with Baldwin, the Prime Minister, Leaving the levee at Buckingham Palace. April 27, 1936.

Mrs. Clement Attlee in Sydney. September 09, 1954.

11/15/1933. Francois Mauriac Upon His Arrival at the French Academy after having been appointed academician of the same.

Photographs of Reginald Aubrey Doyle were taken in June, 1940. April 19, 1953.

Joan Maragall i Gorina (Barcelona, 1860-1911). Escritor, poeta.

Quintin Banderas, (1846-1906), 1920s. Artist: Unknown

Nicolás Fanco y Salgado de Araújo (1855 - 1942). María del Pilar Bahamonde y Pardo de Andrade (1865 - 28 de febrero de 1934) , padres de Francisco Franco, 1892.

07/01/1903. Maurice Garin, first winner of the Tour de France.

ROBERT CECIL, third marquess of SALISBURY Statesman, prime minister in 1885, 1886, 1895 and 1909 : he was frequently Foreign Minister as well. Date: 1830-1903

Groupes Petites, Godin, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes ca. 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" series (N45, Type 1), issued ca. 1888 by Allen & Ginter to promote Virginia Brights, Dixie, Our Little Beauties and Opera Puffs Cigarettes.. Groupes Petites, Godin, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 414549

Thomas Treffry Cockill. Photograph.

Close-Up of Professor Albert Einstein -- His face looks a good deal older than his 72 years bat his gait is young and even sprightly. August 12, 1952. (Photo by Alan W. Richard, Camera Press).

Albert I (1848 - 1922), Prince of Monaco and Duke of Valentinois from 10 September 1889 until his death

Miss V.C. Carson ca. February 1914.

World War 1 - The Emperor, Tsar Nicolas (1868-1918), photographed in 1916 was the last Emperor of Russian, Grand Duke of Finland and titular King of Poland.

EDWARD VII, BRITISH ROYALTY in tweed suit with 'plus fours', with his dog. Date: 1841 - 1910

Ludwig Erdold as Kezal

01/31/1912. Parliamentary Figures. The deputy of the Republican-Socialist conjunction. Don Melquiades Alvarez.

Father Edward Flanagan Dies Shortly After Arrival in Berlin:Father Edward J. Flanagan, aged 61, founder of Boys Town, Nebraska, U.S.A., died a few hours after his arrival here.After a month's study of youth problems in Austria, Father Flanagan went to Germany to commence a study of youth conditions in the American zone. May 16, 1948. (Photo by Planet News).

The English singer and actress, Gracie Fields (1898-1979), with her dog Ming, sitting at the top of a slide. Date: 1938

Deborah Jane Trimmer CBE (30 September 1921 - 16 October 2007), known professionally as Deborah Kerr, was a British actress. She was nominated six times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and holds the record for most Best Actress Oscar nominations without a win.

Mrs. Evatt wife of Dr. Evatt. March 1, 1949.

The Handsome Claimant To The Hungary Throne -- A new photograph of Otto, oldest son of the late Charles I, and Empress Zita of Austria-Hung-Ary, who claims the throne of Hungary by right of succession. The very goodlooking Prince is living in Luxembourg where he is taking his studies with his brother Felix. August 16, 1928. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Albert, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein (1869-1931), second son of Prince and Princess Christian (Princess Helena) and grandson of Queen Victoria. Unlike his elder brother Christian who served with the British Army, Albert joined the Prussian Army although he was excused military service against the British during the First World War and instead served on the staff of the Governor of Berlin. He is pictured on the links at Sunningdale Golf Club of which he was captain. Date: 1914

01/01/1975. José María García broadcasting a soccer game in the rain.

ROMAIN ROLLAND French writer best known for 'Jean Christophe', photographed in 1921. Date: 1866 - 1944

Early 1900s U.S. Politicians - United States Senator Charles E. Townsend ca. 1913-1917.

MAURICE CHEVALIER in THE MERRY WIDOW (1934), directed by ERNST LUBITSCH.

Photograph of Bernardino Machado (1851-1944) third and eighth elected President of the Portuguese Republic. Dated 20th Century

Erika Fager, born 1892. Erika Fager, född 1892.

London Artist Stanley Spencer has rejoined the Royal Academy after resigning 15 years ago because two of his works were rejected. "It was all a misunderstanding" he said. A new ***** exposing the unconventional private life of famous painter Sir Stanley Spencer has startled the art world. Astonishing and detailed revelations of Sir Stanley's strange romantic life have caused deep resentment in his family. Sir Stanley died in December, 1959, and his wife, Lady Patricia Spencer, still lives in the same small Berkshire village of Cookham where he spent most of his life. February 12, 1950. (Photo by Contract Picture)

12/31/1909. Andrew Carnegie At the door of Skibo Castle in Scotland.

Boris Leonidovich Pasternak 1890 - 30 May 1960. Russian poet and novelist who wrote books including 'Dr Zhivago'.

'John Simon, 1st Viscount Simon', 1933. Creator: Robert Low.

Photographic portrait of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the US explorer and physician, pictured in 1909. He claimed to be the first man to reach the North Pole, on 21st April 1909. Date: 1909

Rumoured Engagement Of Princess Elizabeth Of Great BritainPrince Philip of Greece, photographed in London.Rumours of the engagement of Princess Elizabeth, heir apparent to the British throne, and Prince Philip of Greece are current in circles close to Buckingham Palace. Princess Elizabeth is 20 years old on April 21st. Prince Philip of Greece, who was born in June 1921 at Corfu, has spent most of his life in England. He is the only son of the late Prince Andrew of Greece and his wife, formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg. He has four sisters. Prince Philip has been serving in the Royal Navy as aide-de-camp to his uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten, in the Far East. Both he and Princess Elizabeth are great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria. The engagement is not official, and nothing concerning it has been published in London. April 1, 1946.

Portrait of the poet Sergei Yessenin (1895-1925), Nappelbaum, Moisei Solomonovich (1869-1958)

Thornycroft's "Cecil Rhodes"

EMILIANO ZAPATA (1879-1919) LIDER REVOLUCIONARIO DE MEXICO.

Edward VIII became the first British monarch to be a qualified pilot. Edward VIII (1894 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same year.

Portrait of Susanna Cassel (1896-1976; Craftsman)

J.P. Morgan Jr. leaving White House ca. 1914-1918

Second Daughter For Lady Dufferin & Ava -- New Portrait of, The Marchioness of Dufferin & Ava who gave birth to a daughter at Foots Cray Place, Sidcup, Kent, yesterday.This is Lord and Lady Dufferin's second child, a daughter having been born in 1931. Lady Dufferin was Miss Maureen Constance Guinness, a daughter of The Hon. Arthur Ernest Guinness, and a niece of the Earl of Iveagiu. She married the fourth Marquis of Dufferin in 1930.Lord Dufferin is 25 years of age. He succeeded to the title in 1930, when his father was killed in the air liner crash at Meopham. August 23, 1934.

Baron Ishii calling on Emperor, Tokyo

Captain Robert Falcon Scott, (1868 - 1912) British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition of 1901-1904 and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-1913

W.J. Reilly

Dickie Valentine. Richard Bryce (ne Maxwell; 4 November 1929 - 6 May 1971), known professionally as Dickie Valentine, was a British pop singer who enjoyed great popularity in Britain during the 1950s.

01/31/1912. Parliamentary Figures. The deputy of the Conservative minority and former minister of public instruction Mr. Carlos Cortezo.

Gertie Millar (1879-1952), popular music hall and stage actress, pictured, "suited at all points like a man," in other words, wearing a cool and comfortable silk pyjama suit in which to play tennis. At the time of the photograph, Gerties was coming to the end of the run of the popular "Bric-a-Brac" at the Palace theatre and was next to be engaged in a Charles Cochran production at the new St. Martin's Theatre in September 1916. Date: 1916

Alexei Nikolayevich (12 August 1904 ñ 17 July 1918) of the House of Romanov, Tsarevichand heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire He was the youngest child and only son of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. He was born with haemophilia

Prince Rainier as a young boy in Monaco.

Elliott Shaw

Alexei Nikolayevich (1904 1918) of the House of Romanov. Alexei, the Tsarevich and heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire, was the youngest child and only son of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. He was born with haemophilia

Abdulhamit II, Sultan of the Turks, 1842-1918

Georg Freiherr von Plenker (1794-1889), Ministerialrat, Factory Director of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, k. u. k.-Monarchie Tabakregie, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Proclaimed King By One Hungarian Faction -- Archduke Otto, son of Ex-empress Zita, who, according to a proclamation by count Apponyi, leader in Hungary of the Legitimist party, has been King Otto II of Hungary since November 20, his 16th birthday. However premier Bethlen of Hungary has sent a letter Apponyi warning him as leader of the legitimist party that the government will take punitive measures under the constitution against those who persist in their campaign to gain the throne for Otto. November 24, 1928. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

The Burgraves, historic drama of Victor Hugo. French comedy. Anonymous photography. Paris, 1902. Paris, Maison de Victor Hugo. 79198-9 Actor, French French, comedian, from the front, foot plan, portrait, representation, scene

Photograph of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) a British Royal Navy officer and explorer of the Antarctic regions. Dated 20th Century

Bedjironde Tecle Hawariate, Ethiopian statesman, 1935. Artist: Edmond Xavier Kapp

DAVID LLOYD GEORGE Welsh statesman in action Date: 1863 - 1945

Edward VIII (1894-1972), King of Great Britain and Ireland. Artist: Unknown

Sergei Pavlovich Korolev (1907-1966), Anonymous

Henry IRVING, British actor, 1838-1905, as Mathias in The Bells by Leopold Lewis, first performed in 1871, photograph

18-years-old Jack White ***** August 31, 1940.

Mahatma K Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian Lawyer and leader of the movement for India's independence, visited Britain in 1931, ,to attend the second Round Table conference. he visited the British Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald, at 10 Downing Street.

Duke Of Windsor In London.Major-General the Duke of Windsor who arrived back in London Yesterday. photographed on Leaving his hotel today. March 11, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos).

New Minister receive their Seals of Office from the King -- Sir Godfrey Collins the new Scottish Minister, leaving Buckingham Palace after receiving the Seals of his office.The new Cabinet Ministers visited Buckingham Palace to receive their Seals of Office the the King and kiss hands on appointment. October 01, 1932.

Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), Italian tenor. Artist: Unknown

Isa Miranda and Ray Milland in "Hotel Imperial," with Reginald Owen. Gene Lockhart, J. Carrol Naish, Curt Bois and The Don Cossack Russian Male Chorus under the Direction of Serge Jaroff. Directed by Robert Florey. A Paramount Picture. June 19, 1939. (Photo by Paramount Film Service Pty. Limited).

DICK VAN DYKE in LIEUTENANT ROBIN CRUSOE U. S. N. (1966), directed by PAUL BYRON.

RONALD COLMAN in LOST HORIZON (1937), directed by FRANK CAPRA.

'Bernard Nordahl', 1893, (1897). Artist: Unknown.

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