1897 Collection (page 9)

Bathing Nymphs, 1897 (oil on canvas)
658995 Bathing Nymphs, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1929); 99x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing Nymphs. Gaston Bussiere (1862-1928/29). Oil on canvas

A Sea Nymph Seated on a Rock with a Ribbon of Seaweed, 1897 (watercolour)
652098 A Sea Nymph Seated on a Rock with a Ribbon of Seaweed, 1897 (watercolour) by Glendening, Alfred, Jr. (1861-1907); 76.2x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Letter, 1897 (oil on panel)
989842 The Letter, 1897 (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Juan Antonio (1860-1930); 73.1x59.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Juan Antonio Benlliure y Gil (1860-1930). Oil on panel

Young Woman with a Violin, 1897-98 (oil on canvas)
826804 Young Woman with a Violin, 1897-98 (oil on canvas) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 46x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Woman with a Violin. Gwen John (1876-1939). Oil on canvas

Bay of Douarnenez; La Baie de Douarnenez, 1897 (oil on canvas)
826380 Bay of Douarnenez; La Baie de Douarnenez, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 55x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bay of Douarnenez; La Baie de Douarnenez)

The Kidderminster Cycle Company Ltd, Worcestershire
The Kidderminster Cycle Company Ltd in Vicar Street, Worcestershire, with men, boys and bicycles outside on the pavement. 1897

Trio of Cats - Mr Louis Wain at Home. 1897

Scarey cat - Mr Louis Wain at Home. 1897

Cat and pail of milk, Mr Louis Wain at Home. 1897

The World of Sport 1897
The World of Sport, 1897. Racing notes by Captain Coe. Before the Derby race. Epsom Stand, showing Tattenham Corner. Date: 1897

Tattenham Corner 1897
Horses racing round Tattenham Corner, 1897 1897

The Derby, 1897. Galtee More in the paddock before saddling; Galtee More, Charles Wood up; the parade; the finish. Date: 1897

Advert for Ocdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes 1897
Advertisement for Ocdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes, featuring a woman smoking on a bicycle. This brand often used politicians, sportsmen, celebreties in advertisements. Date: 1897

Entirely female army, September 1897
Hypothetical depiction of " the next great war", showing an army made up entirely of female soldiers riflemen and artillery, one of which lies dead on the grass

St Olaves Union Institution, Ladywell
Bird s-eye view of the design for the St Olaves Union Institution for the Aged and Infirm Poor, Ladywell, South London. The architects were Newman and Newman of London. Date: 1897

London - Tower Bridge, Guildhall and the Tower of London
Early pictorial postcard - court card sizing - Scenes and sights of London - The Tower of London, Tower Bridge (opened three years earlier in 1894) and the Guildhall. Date: 1897

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
DGC437488 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Steckel, George (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee procession, 1897 (photo)
610392 Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee procession, 1897 (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee procession, 1897)

Rachel Beer, British newspaper editor
Rachel Beer (nee Sassoon, 1858-1927), British newspaper editor, editor-in-chief of The Sunday Times and The Observer. 1897

Florence Fenwick Miller, English journalist and author
Florence Fenwick Miller (1854-1935), English journalist, author and social reformer, editor and proprietor of The Womans Signal, an influential feminist journal. 1897

Ethel Comyns Lewer, editor of The Feathered World
Ethel Harriet Comyns Lewer (1861-1946), periodical proprietor and editor of The Feathered World. and author of Poultry Keeping (1914). 1897

Gillian Debenham, editor of Judy magazine
Gillian Debenham, editor of Judy, the comic magazine. 1897

Ella Hepwoth Dixon, English novelist and editor
Ella Hepwoth Dixon (pen name Margaret Wynman, 1857-1932), English novelist, and editor of The Englishwoman magazine. 1897

Advert, Whites Patent Corset Attachment
Advert for Whites Patent Corset Attachment, Mrs A White, Victoria Street, London SW. 1897

Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court, London - scene of Picturesque England. 1897

Advert, Trellis Corset Shield
Advert for The Trellis Corset Shield, available from Kirby, Beard & Co Ltd. 1897

Advert, The Bamboo Cycle Co Ltd
Advert for The Bamboo Cycle Co Ltd, Holborn Viaduct, London EC. 1897

Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Advert, Maple and Co, beds
Advert for Maple and Co, beds and bedsteads (Wellington, York, Bangor and Derby). 1897

Advert, Maison Nicol, Ladies Hair Pieces
Advert for Maison Nicol, Haymarket, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions, Wigs, etc. 1897

Advert, Joseph Marcus, Ladies Tailor
Advert for Joseph Marcus, New Bond Street, London, Ladies Tailor and Habit Maker. 1897

Advert, Jollys Duchess Pills
Advert for Jollys Duchess Pills for Pale Faces, from British Druggists Ltd, Oxford Street, London. 1897

Advert, Janet Walker, Womens Fashions
Advert for Janet Walker, Regent Street, London, Womens Fashions, Spring Costume, Walker Knickerbockers. 1897

Advert, George Lichtenfeld, Ladies Hair Pieces
Advert for George Lichtenfeld, Great Portland Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions and Wigs. 1897

Advert, Florian Sobocinski, Hair Pieces
Advert for Florian Sobocinski, Sidney Place, Leicester Square, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions and Implants, as well as face massage and manicure. 1897

Early Victorian womens fashions
A range of early Victorian womens fashions. 1897

Dresses at Queen Victorias Fifth Drawing Room, worn by Miss Campbell, The Marchioness Cassar de Sain and Miss Earl. 1897

Advert, Dickins & Jones, Ladies Combinations
Advert for Dickins & Jones, Regent Street, London, Ladies Combinations. 1897

Advert, Vincent Woods ladies wear
Advert for Vincent Woods ladies wear, including a Cycling Corset, Corset Belt and Obstetric Binder. 1897

Advert, Coventry Cross Cycles
Advert for Coventry Cross Cycles, Oxford Street, London, and Deansgate, Manchester. 1897

Calendar, Womens Achievements in reign of Queen Victoria
Calendar of Womens Achievements in the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1897

Advert, C Bond & Son, Hair designers and Hairdressers
Advert, C Bond & Son, Artistic Hair Designers and Court Hairdressers, New Bond Street, London. 1897

Harrods advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody
Harrods Stores advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody Departments, Brompton Road, London SW. 1897

Her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket (b / w photo)
XJF441906 Her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: building constructed in 1897, designed by Charles J)

A Book of Fifty Drawings
Cover design for A Book of Fifty Drawings. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1897

The Pierrot of the Minute
Pierrot with sand glass. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1897

Ali Baba in the Wood
Black & white illustration from Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley. Date: 1897

Leather Lane, looking South towards Holborn, 1897 (colour litho)
2794012 Leather Lane, looking South towards Holborn, 1897 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather Lane, looking South towards Holborn, 1897)

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In the year 1897, a myriad of remarkable events and creations unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. The guardian angel watched over humanity with unwavering devotion, offering solace and protection in times of need. Meanwhile, Peter the Cat by Louis Wain enchanted readers with its whimsical illustrations that brought joy to hearts young and old. Captured through the lens of Brahms' camera was a moment frozen in time, forever preserving memories for generations to come. In that same year, Amelia Earhart came into this world – a trailblazing aviator who would go on to defy societal expectations and inspire countless others with her daring spirit. Smithfield Market buzzed with activity as traders bartered their wares amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Across distant shores in Blackpool, Lancashire stood Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant - a majestic vessel steeped in maritime history that symbolized Britain's naval prowess. Edvard Munch unveiled his iconic woodcut masterpiece "The Kiss" during this transformative era; its raw emotion resonating deeply within all who beheld it. As H. M. S Victory broke through enemy lines at the Battle of Trafalgar, it etched itself into the annals of military triumphs forevermore. Tattooing emerged as an art form like no other when Mr. Sutherland Macdonald crafted his intricate designs upon willing canvases; one such Victorian lady proudly displayed her tattooed body as a testament to personal expression and individuality. Advertisements promoting Pre-Raphaelite exhibitions adorned city streets while gas lamps illuminated London's Thames Embankment – casting ethereal shadows upon those strolling along its banks. Thus, 1897 became an unforgettable chapter in history where guardian angels watched over us from above while artistic masterpieces captivated our souls. It was a time when pioneers like Amelia Earhart soared high above societal constraints and where the echoes of battle and triumph reverberated through the seas.