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Vintage Female Portraits

Classic studio portraits of women from the early 20th century, capturing the fashion and beauty trends of the time.

Portrait Marion Coakley in ""An American Ace""

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

Studio shot of Dorothy Humphreys in ""Bye, Bye, Bonnie"", 1927

Helen Wills Moody In London -- Helen Wills Moody on her arrival at Paddington station, London, today, April 27.Helen Wills Moody, who after several years' retirement has been chosen to represent the United States in the Wightman cup matches, arrived at Plymouth on board the Wightman cup matches on June 11 and 12 and then make a bid for the women's singles championship. April 27, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Princess Maria of Russia ca. 1910-1915.

Marie Studholme (1875-1930), English actress, 1900s. Artist: Unknown

Poll photo collection. Portraits. Portrait of actress Adrienne Canivez. March 1936. France, Paris

Mrs J McArthur, 29 July 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

British woman in head gear portrait in studio Kulri Mussoorie Uttar Pradesh India 1940 s NO MR Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

MARLENE DIETRICH. 1935.

British woman wearing necklace portrait in studio Kulri Mussoorie Uttar Pradesh India 1940 s NO MR Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

11/30/1912. Conchita Supervia, young and notable Spanish soprano who is doing a brilliant campaign in Italy. Photo: Areñas -Approximate date.

Photograph of Mary Pickford (1892-1979) Canadian-American motion picture actress, co-founder of the film studio United Artists and one of the original 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Dated 1930

12/31/1934. With an emerald and diamond bracelet.

Photographic portrait of Diana Mitford (1910-2003) a British writer and one of Britain's noted Mitford Sisters. Dated 20th Century

Maruja Mallo (5 January 1902 - 6 February 1995) Spanish painter.

Miss Peggy Fleming black-and-white negatives, studio portraits, gelatin silver negatives

Lady Gifford - Former Margaret Allen, of Sydney, attended the Anglo-Australian wedding of the year - that Australian Captain William powers, and Antonia Aked, last year's deb. May 15, 1953.

Colleen Moore, popular screen favourite, is seen here *****May 14, 1934. afternoon frock of beige crepe with several high-fashion *****, notably the wind-blown collar treatment and the *****.Miss Moore's latest production is the New Columbia picture, "Social Register" which is to be distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand by Greater Australsian Films Ltd. May 14, 1934.

Julia schucht, antonio gramsci's wife

Lady Docker Sets A Fashion - Lady Docker, wife of Sir Bernard Docker, the famous industrialist, wears a striking hat fashions during her visit to Lords for the annual Eton V Harrow cricket match. July 12, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

JEAN ARTHUR.

Aline MacMahon, American actress, 1933. Artist: Unknown

Going Aboard - Miss Marea Quinn, of Marton Hall, Margaret St., who will marry Mines Minister J. Arthur on May 1, photographed today. April 28, 1952.

H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent.After the war: A Portrait taken in 1948. March 17, 1948. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

Princess Nicholas of Greece -- portrait of her imperial and R.H. Princess Nicholas of Greece.Whose younger daughter Princess Marina is engaged to Prince George, youngest son of their Majesties the King and Queen. October 03, 1934.

Miss Pat Heal black-and-white negatives, studio portraits, gelatin silver negatives

Madame Elinor Glyn now to be seen and head in a short ***** at the Prince Edward Theatre. May 1, 1929.

Viscountess Galway Wife of New Governor General of New Zealand.Viscountess Galway wife of Viscount Galway, who has just been chosen to succeed Lord Bledisloe, as Governor General of New Zealand. Lady Galway is a sister of Lord Annaly. November 12, 1934.

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

Carmen Melis, Mishkin Photo

H.R.H. The Princess Royal - H.R.H. the Princess Royal taken at St. James's Palace, her London residence. The Princess is wearing a blue and white printed silk afternoon dress. May 21, 1953. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

Poll photo collection. Portraits. Portrait of actress Adrienne Canivez. March 1936. France, Paris

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Staatsmapoto Queen Juliana, sitting in the palace on Dam Square, 1955. 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Helen Keller, ca. 1920. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1904. She is less known for her leftist social-political activism which included membership in the Socialist Party and the Industrial Workers of the World. (BSLOC_2015_17_183)

Portrait of Audrey Evelyn James (1902-1968), English socialite, photograph by Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976) from The Tatler, No 1353, June 1, 1927, London.

06/04/1932. Rachel Meller. Photo: Henri Manuel.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. 1868-1918. The last emperor of Russia. Pictured here his daughter Grandduchess Tatiana Nikolajevna Romanov 1897-1918.

Photographic portrait of Violet Bonham-Carter (1887-1969), nee Asquith, the Liberal politician and Governor of the BBC, pictured c.1915. Date: 1915

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.

Film still of Greta Garbo (1905-1990) and Antonio Moreno (1887-1967) from 'The Temptress'.

Day In London.The Duke and Duchess of Kent leaving Whitehall after the Ceremonies. November 11, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

03/31/1911. The notable French artist Cecile Sorel, who will give a series of performances at the Princess Theatre. Photo Reutlinger.

American Personalities: Mrs. Patricia Nixon -- Wife of Senator Richard Nixon, Vice-President of the United States; before their marriage, in 1940, she was Patricia Ryan. The Nixons have two daughters. November 17, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

PEARL WHITE.

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.

Lady Balfour, Britain's Ambassadress' To Madrid - The wife of Sir John Balfour, the British Ambassador to Madrid, was Frances Van Millingen when they were married in 1933. April 12, 1951. (Photo by F.S. Schiffer, Camera Press).

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

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

12/31/1927. In the Image, the actress Vera Baranovskaia.

The cabaret singer and artists' model, Dolores, favoured by the sculptor, Jacob Epstein, striking a typically imperious pose and enjoying a cigarette. Date: c.1925

Photo production of painting by Paul Delaroche: Portrait de M. Horace Delaroche.

04/30/1912. The illustrious actress Catalina Bárcena, who celebrated her benefit in Lara.

Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, later Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, in 1916, the year her brother was killed at Loos, and also a fire severely damaged her home Glamis Castle

Madeleine Castaing (1894-1992), Anonymous

Dame Sybil Thorndike. August 12, 1954. (Photo by D. D. O'Connor Productions Ltd.).

und Eva - and Eva.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.

At 80 Emily Post makes £75,000 a year and works harder than she did 30 years ago. She wears rings, earrings, and three strands of pearls. August 24, 1955.

Princess Mary. circa 1910s

Charlotte at piano, ca. 1920s

Mazo De La Roche - digital file from original neg. | Library of Congress

Daphne Du Maurier in a 1929 photograph.

Portrait of Lenore Ulric, Lenore Ulric was famous star of the New York stage, arrives in Hollywood to appear before the cameras in RKO-Radio Pictures forthcoming feature ""I Love an Actress"", Gregory Ratoff is scheduled to appear opposite Miss Ulric in the production

Jenny Dolly Of Great Smuggling Charge -- Jenny Dolly (one of the famous sisters) stood in the dock of a Paris Police Court yesterday, defending herself against an attempt by the Customs authorities to fine her £140, 000 for the alleged smuggling of a diamond ring. March 10, 1933.

Poll photo collection. Travel to Poland. Portrait of the violinist Eugenie Uminska. 1934. Poland, Warsaw

12/31/1927. In the Image, Miss de Arce, who made a risky flight at the Aero club in Madrid.

A new portrait of H. R. H. the Princess Margaret wearing St. John Ambulance uniform. June 21, 1949. (Photo by Dorothy Wilding).

Fr. Inga-Karin Ahlström born 21Juni 1912 in Malmö. Certificate July 28, 1931 # Finnish Certificate No. 268.

ANGELA DU MAURIER Novelist and author. Elder sister of Daphne du Maurier. Date: 1904 - 2002

Photograph of the Silent film era actress Mary Pickford (1892 - 1979) posing with Film Camera. Dated 1876

***** Women Holding Distinguished Position In The British Red Cross.New Studio Portrait of, Lady Louis Mountbatten, who is the Lady County President of the London Division of the British Red Cross Society.Lady Louis Mountbatten is the attractive wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten, the son of the 1st Marquis of Milford Haven. Before her marriage in 1922 she was Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley, Elder daughter of the 1st. Baron Mount Temple. January 21, 1943.

Indian woman in saree portrait in studio Kulri Mussoorie Uttar Pradesh India 1940 s NO MR Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

Jackie Coogan (1914-1964), actor infantil de cine estadounidense.

Lucky Dog ""Jack"" airedale with Claudette Colbert, U.S. Marine

Anne Frank

Indian woman in dress portrait in studio Kulri Mussoorie Uttar Pradesh India 1940 s NO MR Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

Ruth Nichols 1901-1960 wearing a fur parka in 1931 the year she set three records for women pilots the women's world altitude record of 28 743 feet women's world speed record of 210.7 miles per hour and women's distance record with a flight from Oakland California to Louisville Kentucky 1 977 miles. LC-USZ62-118076

12/31/1928. The young violinist Yehudi Menuhin.

Anne Frank, (1929-1945)

Indian woman in white dress ear rings looking at camera portrait in studio Kulri Mussoorie Uttar Pradesh India 1940 s NO MR Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox

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