Handy Collection

The Fencing Female 1907
A portrait of a female fencer who is " handy with the foils". Date: 1907

Outdoor Baby Cage
A handy baby cage, which can easily be fitted outside the window of even a modest flat. The baby can sleep soundly in the fresh air while the mother relaxes indoors... Date: 1930s

HANDY: ST. LOUIS BLUES, 1914. The original sheet music cover for William Christopher Handys St. Louis Blues, 1914, the self-proclaimed first successful blues published

Portable Drinks Cabinet
A handy case containing whisky, Martini and gin, mixers, a bottle opener and glasses!

Crowded London Housing
A landscape of working class homes in London, with a handy patch of waste ground where the wives can hang up their washing and the kids can play among the stones and refuse

Revolving Bookcase
This revolving bookcase holds fewer books for its floor- space than any conceivable design, but it could be handy for portfolios and outsize books that need to be flat

Fall / Kerry Blue Terrier / Champion Princeton Hell-Of-A-Fellow
Kerry Blue Terrier Champion Princeton Hell-Of-A-Fellow owned by Mrs Handy Date: 1934

Socket Spanner Wrench
Tom Pavlasek

Herbie Hancock, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

USA, Alabama, Muscle Shoals Area, Florence, W. C. Handy Birthplace and Museum
USA, Alabama, Muscle Shoals Area, Florence, W.C. Handy Birthplace and Museum

Torpedo-Boat Destroyers En Route for the China Station, coaling at Sea (litho)
1051298 Torpedo-Boat Destroyers En Route for the China Station, coaling at Sea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buck-Shooting in Guzerat, India (engraving)
1045679 Buck-Shooting in Guzerat, India (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buck-Shooting in Guzerat, India)

Street scene with shops in Funchal, Madeira, including Handy House (embroidery) and Casa Havaneza. Date: circa 1908

The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b / w photo)
1615843 The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron in Chinese Waters)

A handy electric tool (b / w photo)
6004147 A handy electric tool (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A handy electric tool)

The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)
1039457 The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Far East)

Girl drivers have magnetic scent containers for their dashboards. It is called The Auto Duft Box. When you leave the car, take the container with you

An Afghan man watches his children play on the swings, whilst keeping his rifle handy Date: late 19th century

Major Holley, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

John Handy, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 1979

HANDY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Every well-stocked household should have handy packs of matches, safety pins, once- use stocking pencils, etc. Date: 1930s

WINTER PICNIC SET
The picnic season is not entirely over with the coming of winter. A waterproof ground sheet, leather cushions, a foot warmer and a thermos flask will all come in handy! Date: 1930s

DONT FORGET BOARD
A timely reminder board! A handy household appointments or tasks jotter pad, with a picture of Big Ben on it and a handy pen attached. Date: 1930s

KERRY BLUE TERRIER / 1934
CHAMPION PRINCETON-HELL-OF-A- FELLOW A head shot. Owned by Mrs Handy. Date: 1934

KERRY BLUE TERRIER / 1928
CHAMPION IRON CLAD Owned by Handy. Date: 1928

The Fencing Female 1907
A portrait of a female fencer who is handy with the foils. Date: 1907

GUIDE TO MONEY 1723
Title-page of Monsieur Barremes handy guide to money, helping traders to calculate prices in all currencies Date: 1723

SHOPPING GUIDE
Title-page of Monsieur Barremes handy guide to money, helping traders to calculate prices in all currencies Date: 1723

Indispensible men
The Handy Man. A sailor. Date: 1903

Vietnam - Hai Phong - Woman with a fabulous wide-brimmed hat
Vietnam - Hai Phong - Pretty woman wearing a fabulous wide-brimmed hat with tassels and a handy holding strap! Date: 1908

PORTRAIT: GIRL, c1860. Portrait of Teresa Cavens. Photograph, c1860

KATE CHASE (1840-1899). American society hostess. Photograph, c1860

JOHN CLEM (1851-1937). American army general and drummer boy during the Civil War. Photographed with his brother Louis, c1865

Tommy?s washing day in Flanders
Photograph: Tommy?s washing day in Flanders. Many a mere male civilian would prefer a day in the trenches, but the British soldier is quite a handy man

Dressing doll. Handy Spandy Jack-a-Dandy. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Snap card - Handy Pandy, Jack-A-Dandy
Nursery Rhyme Snap card - Handy Pandy, Jack-A-Dandy, loved plum cake and sugar candy. early 20th century

Music cover, Finnigans Wake, Comic Irish Song, sung by Dan Bryant. 1850s

Mending household items 1944
Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1944

Couple in ramshackle sports car
A couple -- possibly just married -- sitting in a ramshackle sports car, with five people standing on the pavement at the side of them. Date: circa 1930s

Deckchair Tray
A deckchair tray, a handy gadget which clips on almost any width of chair arm, will swivel into any position and yet is steady enough for a cup of tea and a plate! Date: 1930s

Automatic Autographer
An automatic autographer, a handy device for the famous, enabling multiple autographs to be signed on many photographs at the same time. Date: early 1930s

Samuel Lover
SAMUEL LOVER Irish writer, author of Handy Andy and Rory O More, titles betraying his addictive affection for alliterative appellations. Date: 1797 - 1868

MAGGIE MITCHELL (1832-1918). American actress. Photograph, c1860

PORTRAIT: WOMAN, c1865. Portrait of Miss Lucy Dean. Photograph, c1865

VINNIE REAM (1847-1914). American sculptor. Photograph, c1875

FRANCIS BARLOW (1834-1896). American politician, lawyer and Union general during the Civil War. Photograph, c1860

PORTRAIT: WOMAN, c1860. Portrait of Miss Chapman. Photograph, c1860

EDITH O GORMAN (1842-1929). American author and nun. Photograph, c1870

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"Handy Hints: From Fencing Females to Portable Drinks Cabinets, Unveiling a World of Curiosities" Step back in time with "The Fencing Female 1907, " as we explore the intriguing world hints. Discover the unconventional Outdoor Baby Cage that once graced urban landscapes, offering a unique solution for busy parents seeking fresh air for their little ones. Delve into the musical realm with HANDY: ST. LOUIS BLUES, 1914. This iconic sheet music cover showcases William Christopher Handy's self-proclaimed first successful blues composition and its enduring legacy in ragtime history. Uncover the charm of a bygone era with the elegant Portable Drinks Cabinet, an essential accessory for sophisticated gatherings. Journey through crowded London Housing and witness how space-saving solutions like the Revolving Bookcase transformed cramped quarters into functional sanctuaries. Meet Fall, Kerry Blue Terrier and Champion Princeton Hell-Of-A-Fellow, showcasing canine excellence at its finest. Immerse yourself in jazz legend Herbie Hancock's captivating performance at Capital Radio Jazz Festival in Alexandra Palace, London (1979), where his mesmerizing melodies enchanted audiences. Travel across continents to Vietnam - Hai Phong - and admire a woman adorned with a fabulous wide-brimmed hat that exudes style and grace amidst cultural richness. Explore W. C. Handy Birthplace and Museum in Muscle Shoals Area, Alabama; pay homage to this influential musician who shaped America's musical landscape forever. Discover practicality meets innovation with the Socket Spanner Wrench – an indispensable tool for any DIY enthusiast or professional alike. Marvel at Torpedo-Boat Destroyers En Route for the China Station coaling at Sea (litho), capturing naval prowess during times of global exploration. These handy hints offer glimpses into diverse worlds – from artistry to engineering marvels – reminding us that knowledge is boundless when curiosity leads our way.