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Vintage Women's Studio Portraits

Black-and-white studio portraits of women from the early to mid-20th century, featuring varied hairstyles and classic attire.

Miss Toomer 6x8 coupon 3 cab, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Queen Elizabeth II - Portraits Prior to 1950. September 5, 1946. (Photo by The Association Press Ltd.).

New Smile For The Panel -- Shown here as millions of televiewers will see her is Lady Barnett, a newcomer to the panel for ' What's my Line ', popular game which returns to television on Sunday (November 1) - the panel have to deduce the occupations of challengers. Lady Barnett, pictured at her home at Cossington, Leicestershire, is the wife of Sir Geoffrey Barnett, a Leicestor lawyer. She scored a big success in her first television appearance in August, when she took part in a ' Town Forum ' programme televised from Birmingham. October 30, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

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.

Ballerina Olga Lepeshinskaya, Fabisovich, Boris Danilovich (1888-1974)

Mrs A Bett, 1937, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

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

New Picture of Egyptian Bride of Crown Prince of Iran: A New Picture of Beautiful Princess Fawzia, eldest sister of King Farouk of Egypt. The Princess will be 17 in November. Her Engagement was recently announced to Shahpur Mohammed Riza, Crown Prince of Iran, Who is two years older than the Princess. The Wedding will probably be in 1940. Last Thursday the Princess Left Alexandria with her Mother and three sisters for a Holiday in Europe. July 18, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

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

Wylie-Sinclair wedding gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives

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.

Adrian Beecham - Son Of Sir Thomas Beecham. January 09, 1939.

Miss Delaney Free cab, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

Mrs. Geoffrey Fairbairn of Derrinallum, Vic.(Is still in London, but clearance given by Athol Shmith. Mrs.Fairbairn has done modeling for him and would not object to this Photographed being used.) January 25, 1954.

Margaret Truman Vacations in England.Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of former United States President Harry Truman, smiles for the camera in the London home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. She is staying with the film actor and his wife during a two-week visit to England. September 30, 1955.

Mrs. Somerset de Chair, Conservative Candidate who polled 13,005 votes at Paddington South 8th April.Elected a London County Councillor to-day for the first time, Mrs. Thelma De Chair is the wife of Capt. Somerset De Chair, former Tory M.P. and now prospective candidate for South Paddington. It is a happy augury for the ex. M.P. and author that his wife's success was gained in his new constituency. April 2, 1949.

Mrs BO Stone, 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

President's Daughter Weds Again -- A new picture of Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Dall, daughter of the President, who was married to John Boettiger, Former Newspaperman, in the President's New York City home the morning of Jan. 18. January 18, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)..

Confirmation Vailet Berg. Photo in May 1950. Konfirmanden Vailet Berg. Foto i maj 1950.

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

Kathleen O'Regan (1903 1970), Irish film actress Date: 20th century

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

Lady Embry wife of Air Marshall Sir Basil Embry taken at Richmond Raaf Station. April 24, 1953. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

King's cup winner plans world trip in tiny boat. Recent studio portrait of, Miss Winifred Brown, of Manchester, and one of England's most versatile sportswomen. Miss Brown, who won the King's Cup air-race in 1930, has now sold her Plans, and brought a boat a 45ft, ketch - in which she is planning a trip round the world. among other accomplishments, Miss Brown's include, golf (She is a regular entrant in the Lancashire women's goal for England against France). July 6, 1936.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Thompson' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

New Miniature Portrait Of Princess Elizabeth - This charming miniature of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, Who celebrated her 23rd birthday on April 2ist, was recently commissioned by the Duke of Edinburgh and painted by Mrs Stella Marks, R.M.S., A.S.M.P, the famous portrait miniature painter. The Duke has given his permission for this reproduction to be published-. The miniature is 3½" high and worked in ivory ; the portrait has captured all the delicate shades of colour which is a great achievement in so small a painting. May 2, 1949.

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs L. B. Hutton' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Lily Smith

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.

Ursula Bloom novelist in Britain. October 23, 1949.

Mrs D Swayne black-and-white negatives, studio portraits, gelatin silver negatives

Anefo photo collection. Journalist Jeanne Roos, Amsterdam newspapers, television broadcaster October 2, 1951 announce program Dutch television foundation (NTS). September 25, 1951

Portrait of an Unidentified Woman, circa 1930, by William Oakley. F B Butler/Crown Studios Collection. Gift of Frederick B Butler, 1971.

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.

Woman; inscribed 'Mrs La Trobe' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Miss E Rowlands, 10 July 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Anefo photo collection. New photo of Queen Juliana. December 21, 1949

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 E Collins, 1937, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Mrs. Dacre Smyth, Flinders, Vic. (Awaiting advice from her.). January 25, 1954.

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

Mrs. June Wright - Authoress. "A very ordinary person - I don't even drink!" is how June Wright, mother of four under-five children, successful authoress of one book already published and another accepted in London, describes herself. Her trip to Sydney, to coincide with the release here of "Murder in the Telephone Exchange" (plot for which was conceived when she worked at Central Exchange, Melbourne, during the war), was "a great thrill," she said. She has never been out of Australia. May 19, 1

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

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

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.

Mrs Brian Eaton.Wife group Cpt. Eaton, 78 fighter wing Malta. January 13, 1955. (Photo by Bert Power/Fairfax Media).

Gretl.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.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss B. J. Ross' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Princess Ingrid of Sweden (1910-2000), daughter of king Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden, future wife of king Frederik IX of Denmark, grandchild of the Duke of Connaught and consequently great grand daughter of Queen Victoria. Pictured at the age of 12 at the time when she was visiting England with her father. Date: 1922

Photograph of Elizabeth II (1926-) Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms.

Miss B McKenzie, 22 September 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Mrs. June Wright authoress from Armadale, Victoria, called in to our Melbourne office this week to give us a few hints about writing books. She has just had her third mystery novel published. Mrs. Wright is slightly built, with a trim figure which makes it hard to believe that she is the mother of four children, has wispy brown hair and wears only a trace of makeup. She was dressed in a smart grey flannel suit and battered red felt hat. Mrs. Wright told us: "I'm one of those people who would go

Anson Rochefort (née Barraud) gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Isabel Galway black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

The latest studio portrait of H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent. May 12, 1939

Mrs. Bobby Bean Rose Bay: "I'd like a combination of both say a damask table cloth and a bottle of exquisite perfume you'd never buy yourself." September 10, 1951.

Miss Clemmens 6x8 coupon, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.

12/31/1935. Miss Matilde Ucelay, the first woman to leave the Madrid School of Architecture, and to whom a tribute was paid for the completion of her brilliant studies. (PHOTO: RICO).

Lady Clive. September 11, 1945.

1935 (CA.). Portrait of Encarnación Aragoneses Urquijo de Gorbea <<Elena Fortún>>.

Mrs Marcus gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Miss Fitch is employed in the office while Miss Bevis is the interviewer and "personality girl." October 20, 1946.

Elisabeth Scott, architect, pictured at the time of the opening of the Fawcett building at Newnham College, Cambridge, a project on which she worked. Scott had come to prominence when her design was chosen in 1928 for the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon, which was subsequently opened in 1932. Date: 1938

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

'Sea Ranger - February, 1943', 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) in uniform during the Second World War. On 26 February 1943, the sixteen-year-old princess was enrolled as a Sea Ranger on the SRS President III, having been a Girl Guide from the age of eleven. From 1920 onwards, Senior Guides were known as Rangers, and a separate unit, the Sea Rangers, was established for those with a strong naval interest. During the Second World War, the work of the Rangers contributed to the war effort. Princess Elizabeth was made a Sea Ranger Commodore in 1945. From "Princess Elizabe

Woman; inscribed 'Miss O. Kent' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

A new portrait of HRH The Princess Margaret, wearing the uniform of the sea ranger. July 25, 1949. (Photo by Dorothy Wilding).

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Margriet. 1955. Soestdijk

Doria Shafik

Beinhorn Elli. April 01, 1932.

Märta Härlin at the enlightenment at Eskilstuna C station.

Poll photo collection. Countess of Paris. A woman poses in a hôtel in Paris. 1936. France, Paris

Dorothy Norman Spicer, married name Pearce (1908- 1946), aviator and pioneering aeronautical engineeer. Together with her business partner Pauline Gower set up a successful aeronautical company. She was the first woman to ever hold an aeronautical 'B' engineering certificate and went on to earn both a 'C' and 'D' Date: 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.

M McLeod, 1939, Wellington, by Cuba Photographic Studio.

Die Sonne scheint schon sehr warm. - The sun shinning is already warm..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.

Shingle Again. The shingle hair style of the late twenties is popular again with London women, and wearing it to effect is popular singer Anne Ziegler the difference between the shingle today and of 22 years ago, is that modern version tends to show the ears and is thinned for easy home-setting. February 23,1950. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

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.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Portrait of an Indonesian lady. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Miss Murphy, 91 Mein St, 2 August1930, Wellington, by Cuba Photographic Studio.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Irene sitting on chair in Soestdijk Palace, 1954. 1954

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana received Freedom Carpenters Company London, Carpenter Guild. leaving Drapers Hall. 7, 1954. Britain, London

Miss E.M. Follett, Lady Pilot. May 8, 1931.

Woman; inscribed 'Miss A. Nisbett' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Miss Bengtsson. Photo in January 1946. Fröken Bengtsson. Foto i januari 1946.

A smile from fair-haired Irene Petoya, 17-year-old Ukrainian, who is one of the new Australian nursing aide students studying in Melbourne. The New Australians will work under the supervision of trained sisters. October 06, 1950.

Montagu-Douglas-Scott. November 24, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

Miss Nana Jordan, 1940s, New Zealand, by J.W. Chapman-Taylor.

Frieda Inescort, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "If You Could Only Cook", Columbia Pictures, 1935

Poll photo collection. Travel to Poland. Warsaw. Wife's wife of the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Jozef Beck. 1934. Poland, Warsaw

Mary Galway, 1935-1939, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Daughter of Famous Artist To Wed.Miss Vivian S. Beresford, younger daughter of Mr. F. E. Beresford chevalier of the order of Oranje Nassau, and Mrs. Beresford, of The Hall Studio, St. John's Wood, London, N.W.8.Miss Beresford's father, Mr. Frank Beresford is the famous artist whose portrait of King George V's Lying-in-State, in Westminister Hall, was bought by Queen Mary. Mr. Beresford worked for 49 hours without sleep, painting the now famous "The Princes' Vigil," showing the late king's four sons standing guard over their father body. June 01, 1939.

ich.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.

Mrs. H.B. Bonney. November 2, 1936. (Photo by Courier-Mail).

Princess Elizabeth From U.K. High Commissioner Canberra. April 26, 1944. (Photo by Cecil Beaton).

Now On Cape Town - London Record Flight Attempt -- Mrs. Kirby-Green, who together with flying officer Clouston, is now flying on a Cape Town to London record attempt. The two fliers knocked 33 hours from the record of the London-Cape Town hop, and are hoping to beat H. L. Brook's record on the return journey by a comfortable margin. November 19, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press).

Woman; inscribed 'Mirs McClure' gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Mrs. Victor Bruce. May 30, 1931.

Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Narathiwat (Thai: ัลยาณิวัฒนา; RTGS: Kanlayaniwatthana; 6 May 1923 - 2 January 2008) was a princess of Thailand and the elder sister of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). She was also a direct granddaughter of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).

Dorothy Ann Todd (24 January 1907 - 6 May 1993) was an English actress, singer and film producer.

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.

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