Vintage Royal Appearances

Images of elegantly dressed individuals from royal events in mid-20th century, showcasing vintage fashion and glamorous settings.

Arriving For A Party -- Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, wife of the film actor, arrives at Trevor Place, Knightsbridge, for a party given by Mrs. ***** Plunket. Also at the Party were Princess Margaret and the Duchess of Kent. November 26, 1953. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Queen Mary Sees London Thriller -- Queen Mary of Britain arrives at London's duke of York's Theatre October 8 to see Gerald. Anstruther's Thriller "The Third Visitor." Star of the play is Sonia Dresdel. October 26, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Arriving For A Party -- Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, wife of the film actor, arrives at Trevor Place, Knightsbridge, for a party given by Mrs. ***** Plunket. Also at the Party were Princess Margaret and the Duchess of Kent. November 26, 1953. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Duchess of Kent Sees Benny Premiere - The Duchess of Kent, wearing black gloves, striped sea-green gown, and white cape, arriving at the Palladium.The Duchess of Kent went to see Jack Benny's premiere at the Palladium London, last night. Later she took a party of 14 to see Noel Coward make his second four week appearance in cabaret at the cafe de Paris. In the party were Douglas Fairbanks, Danny Kaye, Sir Laurence and Lady Oliveier (vivien leigh), and Claudette Colbert. June 17, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Peaches Browning - Frances. December 16, 1934.

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.

Miss Barbara Heywood ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

LOUISE BROOKS.

Mrs. John Flynn widow - "Flynn of The Inland".Mrs. R.W. Rothwell & Mrs. J. Flynn. September 20, 1954. (Photo by Ron Iredale/Fairfax Media).

Harry Balogh. July 01, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Helen Rook

' Axis Sally ' After Sentencing -- Meldred E. (Axis Sally) Gillars walks from federal district court today after being sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison for treason. Federal Judge Edward M. Curran also fined her $10,000. March 25, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Elsevier photo collection. masked ball board "Oranje Nassau" Amsterdam, royal family present. Princess Margriet Mr. Pieter van Volhoven Masqué ball. December 28, 1966

Giant and The Lady - Associated Press Reporter Gloria Yarbrough, who is four feet 11 inches tall, gets a lift from her subject as she interviews eight foot one inch Johann Petursson today. Petursson, originally from Iceland, is in Hollywood to play the part of a giant in "Prehistoric Women." He has been in show business since 1935 and weighs 420. May 1, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto). ;Giant and The Lady - Associated Press Reporter Gloria Yarbrough, who is four feet 11 inches tall, gets a lif

Poll photo collection. Visit to the German author Erich Maria Remarque and the American actress Paulette Goddard in their villa in the Swiss Porto Ronco. Paulette Goddard in conversation, sitting on the sofa in the living room of the villa in Porto Ronco. October 1961. Lago Maggiore, Switzerland

Her Late Majesty Queen Mary - The Coffin of her late Majesty Queen Mary was today borne in Procession from the Queen's Chapel, Marlborough House, to Westminster Hall for the Lying - in - State. The gun carriage, bearing the coffin, was followed by the four Royal Dukes on foot. The ladies of the Royal Family drove direct to Westminster hall from Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty The Queen, heavily veiled and in deep mourning entering Westminster Hall today. A short Service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury was held inside Westminster Hall. March 29, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Miss Barbara Heywood ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Nguyen Vang (Han tu: 1824-1886) was a mandarin of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He is known for installing and dethroning three emperors in 1883-84: Duc duc, Hiep Hoa, and Kien Phuc.

Poll photo collection. Visit to the German author Erich Maria Remarque and the American actress Paulette Goddard in their villa in the Swiss Porto Ronco. Paulette Goddard in conversation, sitting on the sofa in the living room of the villa in Porto Ronco. October 1961. Lago Maggiore, Switzerland

Elsevier photo collection. Entry reunists v.v.s.L. Leiden I.V.M. 13th anniversary. Princess Beatrix present. January 26, 1965. Leiden, South Holland

Lloyd George to reply to Earl Grey:Mr Lloyd George arriving with his daughter Miss Megan Lloyd George.Mr Lloyd George attended a luncheon at the National Liberal Club London to-day. He is reply to Earl Grey's statement. January 20, 1950.

Miss Anna Azarian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Thuti.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.

Vivien Leigh, London 60s.

Queen Arrives For Royal Tournament Queen Elizabeth II is seen arriving at Earl's Court to-day for the Royal Military Tournament now in progress there. June 9, 1954.

Vladimir Nabokov as Child, Bulla, Karl Karlovich (1853-1929)

11/29/1924. Lilí Álvarez, Tennis Champion Who Has Been Presented for Her Triumphs at the Lawn Tennis Club Barcelona.

Actress Mary Pickford, Fashion Portrait Outdoor, Bain News Service, 1922

Anefo photo collection. Royal family. Princess Irene summer house Koningin Wilhelmina in the United States. 1945

Beryl Mills mom Mrs Leslie Calder. February 10, 1954.

Vladimir Nabokov as Child / Bulla, Karl Karlovich (1853-1929) / Photograph / 1907 / Russia / Private Collection / Portrait

Elsevier photo collection. Preparations Marriage Princess Beatrix Claus von Amsberg. Barones Jutta von Cramm, retrief Princess Beatrix Fits dress Couturier Manfred Friedsam Bad Godsberg Yellow Chantung party. February 1966. Bad Godesberg, Germany

Tokyo Keller Honoured....Miss.... Helen Keller, renowned blind and deaf educator, lecturer, author and welfare worker, fulfilling a lifelong wish, that of bringing a message of hope and cheer to the blind in Japan, who arrived here yesterday afternoon by the Asama Maru accompanied by Miss Thomson, her secretary and companion for 23 years, is seen as being pleased with the beautiful ivory doll which was given by H.I.H. Princess Takamatsu when she payed respect at the palace of H.I.H. Prince Takamatsu this morning. April 16, 1937. (Photo by Domei News Photos Service).

Constance Edwina, Duchess of Westminster. Photograph.

London (United Kingdom), 10/13/1970. The writer Agatha Christie upon her arrival at the party held in her honor to celebrate her 80th anniversary.

Mrs. Alice Kadishian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Field Marshal Montgomery on Holiday - Field Marshal Montgomery, well protected from the cold, steps from his sleigh to witness the Ski- jumping competitions for the Montgomery cup at Gstaad, Switzerland. February 23, 1949. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Mrs. Klara Hedvall, Nyvall. Photo in August 1946. Fru Klara Hedvall, Nyvall. Foto i augusti 1946.

Marion Harris

Miss Barbara Heywood ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph by Cecil Beaton of Miss Nancy Cunard (1896 - 1965), heiress, poet and political activist, owner of the Hours Printing Press. Date: 25th September 1929

Elsevier photo collection. Series 020-0131 020-0189: visit Swedish king Netherlands 25-4 27-4-1955. April 1955. Hague, South Holland

Olive Thomas

When a barrister, S.V. Toose was one of the imposing array of counsel in the Field divorce case, appearing for Mrs. Field. November 03, 1931.

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Juliana awaiting film recording speech. 1928

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Margriet "Roman CathoLijc God House" Roermond. walked town hall elderly center mayor. R.G.A. Höppener, inhabitants Roermond homes spreading paper daisies guests. October 20, 1967. Limburg, Roermond

Lady Constance Stewart Richardson

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.

Wm. Hayward, Jr.

Ethel Barrymore, Mme. Alda, Mrs. O. Harriman

Edith Roosevelt (1861-1948), First Lady of the United States 1901-1909 as Wife of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, Seated Portrait on Bench, Holding Parasol, 1904

Elsevier photo collection. Coentunnel Queen Juliana. stayed heel drainage. queen checks heel damaged. 21 June 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

'Princess Margaret Rose', 1930, (1938). Artist: Unknown.

Mme. Cajetti

Olive Thomas

The Queen Drives to St. Paul's. Close-up of the Queen, dressed in blue, as she drives down Fleet Street on the way to St. Paul's. City workers were among the thousands who greeted the Queen when, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, she drove by car from Buckingham Palace to attend the Coronation Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's Cathedral to-day. June 9, 1953.

Elsevier photo collection. Cabinet crisis. Queen Juliana received various politicians Palace Lange Voorhout. leaves palace discussions. 20, 1955. Hague, South Holland

Engraving of Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) an American essayist, lecturer and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.

Mrs. Jorge Andre, Countess Andre (Laura Webb)

Radiogram Caption Churchill celebrates Seventyfourth birthday 30/11 shown latest picture ending with old surrey. And Burstow Hunt Saturday Churchill Rode Most afternoon wore his distinctive hat jodhpurs which loose round calf upturned cuffs. October 01, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Picture).

Elsevier photo collection. Koningin Juliana visit Eindhoven. tour, folklore Bayeux city park offered doll. September 19, 1957. Eindhoven

Poll photo collection. Visit to the German author Erich Maria Remarque and the American actress Paulette Goddard in their villa in the Swiss Porto Ronco. Remarque and his wife, Paulette Goddard, by the fireplace in their living room in the villa in Porto Ronco, interviewed by the photographer's wife, Hildegard Eschen. October 1961. Lago Maggiore, Switzerland

04/30/1917. Notable Tennis Players. María Rozpide, Winner of the Misses' individual championship.

Poll photo collection. Visit to the German author Erich Maria Remarque and the American actress Paulette Goddard in their villa in the Swiss Porto Ronco. Remarque with a book at his writing desk in the villa in Porto Ronco. October 1961. Lago Maggiore, Switzerland

Spencer Tracy with his wife Louise Tracy. Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 - June 10, 1967) was an American actor, known for his natural performing style and versatility. One of the major stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Tracy was the first actor to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor from nine nominations. Louise Tracy (born Louise Ten Broeck Treadwell; July 31, 1896 - November 13, 1983) was the founder of the John Tracy Clinic, a private, non-profit education center for the deaf that began in 1942. She was married to the Academy Award-winning actor Spencer Tracy.

Don Miguel Primo de Rivera y Orbaneja, 2nd Marquis of Estella, 22nd Count of Sobremonte, Knight of Calatrava (January 8, 1870 March 16, 1930) was a dictator, aristocrat, and military officer who served as Prime Minister of Spain from 1923 to 1930 during Spain's Restoration era.

Mrs. W.K. Vanderbilt

Convicted atomic spy Ethel Rosenberg in a standing mug shot.

Photographic portrait of Harpo Marx (1888-1964) an American comedian, actor, mime artist, and musician. Dated 20th Century

Tuesday Weld (born Susan Ker Weld; August 27, 1943) is an American former actress. She began acting as a child and progressed to mature roles in the late 1950s. Anthony Perkins (April 4, 1932 - September 12, 1992) was an American actor, director, and singer.

Mrs. Rose Krikarian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Princess Grace of Monaco, c. 1950s.

Cunningham Home From Palestine - Sir Alan Cunningham on his arrival at Heathrow.General Sir Alan Cunningham, the former British High Commissioner in Palestine, arrived at London Airport, Heathrow, on his return to Britain following the end of the British mandate. Sir Alan had travelled from Haifa to Malta in the cruiser 'Euryalus' and completed his journey by air. May 18, 1948.

Beauty At Radiolympia -- Radio, Bookcase, Clock and Telephone, Miss Angela Ward, "Miss England" of 1933, demonstrating a compact ***** model by the City Accumulator Company, which will be seen at Radiolympia next week. September 24, 1934.

Miss Barbara Heywood ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Maria pia di savoia, 1941

Miss Barbara Heywood ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

EDWARD G. ROBINSON in DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), directed by BILLY WILDER.

Queen Victoria's pictures. Princes Erik, Gustaf Adolf and Wilhelm.

Hedy Lamarr, on-set of the Film, "Ecstasy", Slaviafilm, 1933

BUSTER KEATON in SEVEN CHANCES (1925), directed by BUSTER KEATON.

EVA MARIE SAINT in ON THE WATERFRONT (1954), directed by ELIA KAZAN.

Elsevier photo collection. presence Queen Emma, Prince Hendrik Princess Juliana, Queen Wilhelmina awarded honorary promotion honor 350 Leiden University .. February 9, 1925. Leiden, South Holland

(Flora Payne Whitney) Mrs. Roderick Tower

Grace Coolidge, Portrait Knitting, Washington DC, USA, National Photo Company, 1921

04/30/1917. Notable Tennis Players. Miss Margarita Aguilar Winner of the Individual "Handicap".

Virginia Hill arriving at New York Airport on August 8, 1947, a month after Bugsy Seigel was killed. She did not rush back from France after his murder. She was an American organized crime figure in her own right. Before meeting Bugsy Seigel, she worked for Joseph Epstein, of Chicago in his bookmaking ring, as a courier, and money launderer.

Mrs. Lottie Miller ,. Jack Miller Collection

This photo was taken of Lewis Powell, or 'Payne,' was taken shortly before he was hanged on July 7, 1865, for conspiring against President Lincoln's life. On the night of April 14, 1865, the day J.W. Booth assassinated Lincoln, Payne had attempted to take the like of William H. Seward, Secretary of State. Besides, Booth, and Powell, another conspirator, George Atzerodt, was to take the life of Vice-president Andrew Johnson.

Jane Addams

Alexei Nikolaevich (1904 - 1918); Tsarevich and 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; his mother's reliance on the faith healer Grigori Rasputin to treat the disease helped bring about the end of the Romanov dynasty.

R.L. Borden

Arline i.e. Arlene Arzouhaljian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

IRENE.

W. C. FIELDS.

Gabrielle Gills

Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh tour of New Zealand. January 13, 1954.

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Irene arrived Spain private visit. January 23, 1964. Spain

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix with dog by the fireplace. 1964

Lady Grey, 1940s, Wellington, by J.W. Chapman-Taylor.

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