1922 Collection (page 2)

King Victor Emmanuel III
Photographic portrait of Victor Emanuel III, King of Italy (1869-1947). A constitutional monarch, he defied parliamentary majorities in bringing Italy into World War I on the side of the Allies

Dawlish Warren Devon

Ernest Shackleton
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922), British explorer, dressed for Antarctic conditions. Shackleton made four expeditions to the South Pole during his career

Union Workhouse, Dursley, Gloucestershire
A distant view of the Dursley Union workhouse (left) from the road at Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire. The workhouse, designed by a Mr Fulljames, was erected in 1838-9

Children / Paddling 1922
Three children paddling in the sea; one carries a bucket, another inspects a toy boat

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Safety First. A Cricket forecast for 1922 showing the new safety equipment for playing cricket, which is health and safety gone mad

Advert / Beccaro Wine 1922
Beccaro Wine (Turin)

Advert / Monopole Champers
Monopole Champagne, made by Heidsieck & Co

A study of the dancer Lena King, London, 1922. Has succeeded Phyllis Bedells at the Empire Theatre Date: 1922

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, June 1922. Sketch by G. Peres showing a young women in a simple white gown perfect for the summer Date: 1922

The Dentist by Sir John Lavery
Portrait of the well-known society dentist, Mr Conrad Ackner with Laverys wife, Hazel, Lady Lavery, in the dentists chair, her grip on the chairs arm clearly evident

Art deco sketch by G. Peres entitled At the Ballet, of a fashionable couple in a box watching a ballet, London, 1922 Date: 1922

1922 Vauxhall
The 1922 Vauxhall Date: 1922

JAMES JOYCE (1882-1941). Irish writer. Drawing, 1922, by Mina Loy

Poor Law Workers Union Badge
An enamel badge worn by members of the Poor Law Workers Union, a trade union established in 1918 and changing its name in 1922 to the Poor Law Officer? Union Date: circa 1919

David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street
Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October

PROUST / ILS 1900
MARCEL PROUST French writer relaxing on an ornate sofa

Bell Picnics in Iraq
GERTRUDE M L BELL English traveller picnicking with King Faisal of Iraq, (seated, second right) in 1922

Shackleton [Ritchie]
Sir ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON Irish Antarctic explorer

Channel Isles Squid
Fishermen of Jersey, Channel Islands, desperately fight this giant squid, but two of them lose their lives in the battle

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer and scientist
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat and humanitarian, seen here at the time he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on behalf of the displaced victims of

Dawlish Low Tide
The beach at Dawlish, Devon, at low tide : the tide has washed up an enormous quantity of seaweed which lies between the sand and the water

Rickmansworth - 1922
Grand Union Canal, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Skywriting 1922
Skywriting from an aeroplane, at 4000 metres

George Vi / Vandyk 1922
GEORGE VI as Duke of York in 1922

Advert / Morlant Champers
Morlant Champagne, made in Reims

Lady Throws Javelin 1922
A female athlete throws the javelin

Stoats in Coats 1922
A stoat in summer and winter coats

Western - Lonely Trails
TALES OF LONELY TRAILS by Zane Grey - moments that live in the minds of sportsmen

Father Christmas decorates a Christmas tree in the middle of a wood before going to deliver his presents to children

Bovril Poster Suggestion
A poster sketch suggested for an advertisement for Bovril, it shows a mermaid waving to some distant sailors, perched on a giant floating Bovril jar. Buoys you up. Date: circa 1922

Young peasant woman in a wood, Finland. Date: 1922

Street scene at Newlyn, near Penzance, Cornwall, England, with two neighbours chatting. Date: 1922

Boy & girl on a 1922 Royal Enfield motorcycle & sidecar in a
Young boy and girl pose for a studio photograph on a 1922 Royal Enfield motorcycle & sidecar combination

Michael Collins by Lady Lavery
Michael Collins, Irish leader, Chief of the Irish Free State Provisional Government and Sinn Fein Minister of Finance(1890-1922) drawn by Hazel, Lady Lavery, society beauty, artist

Mountbatten wedding 1922 - Lady Edwina Ashley
Miss Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley, later Lady Louis Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicereine of India (1901 - 1960)

Lady Edwina Mountbatten
EDWINA ASHLEY MOUNTBATTEN Wife of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma (1900 - 1979), whom she married in 1922. Last Vicereine of India, friend of Gandhi and Nehru. Date: 1901 - 1960

Mountbatten wedding 1922 - Rolls Royce wedding gift
Lord Louis and Lady Mountbatten (formerly Lady Edwina Ashley) pictured with the Rolls Royce given by Lady Mountbatten to her husband as a wedding gift

Joyce Grenfell
Joyce Irene Grenfell, OBE (n饠 Phipps; 10 February 1910 30 November 1979), British comedienne, actress and, in her time, one of the countrys best loved entertainers

Fairy searching among flowers
Fairy searching for her pixie children at bedtime. One of a series of delicate fairy pictures by Lydia Margaret Hine Date: circa 1922

The Cunard Ocean Liner RMS Mauretania in full flow Date: 1922

Wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles, 1922
The marriage of Princess Mary, only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, later Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, to Henry, Viscount Lascelles, later 6th Earl of Harewood

Weston Park, Shifnal, Shropshire
The immediate destination of Princess Mary, the Princess Royal, and Viscount Lascelles (later the 6th Earl of Harewood), after their wedding on 28th February 1922 : Weston Park

UNITED FRUIT COMPANY, 1922. Advertisement from an American magazine of 1922, for United Fruit Companys Carribean cruises

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, 1922. Long Live the Fifth Anniversary of the Great Proletarian Revolution! Russian Soviet lithograph poster, 1922, by Ivan Simakov

Rudi Schneider, aged 14. Rudi Schneider (27 July 1908 - 1957), son of Josef Schneider and brother of Willi Schneider, was an Austrian spiritualist and Physical Medium

Evening Dress 1922
Sleeveless, slash neck Chinese or orientally inspired black dress by Worth with red tassel detail which with the horizontal & vertical drapery draws attention to the hips

Girl with a baby fairy lying in the garden in summer
GIRL AND A BABY FAIRY Would you believe - I found a fairy on Midsummer Eve !

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"1922: A Year of Adventures, Triumphs, and Cultural Shifts" Step back in time to the roaring twenties as we delve into the remarkable events that unfolded in 1922. From the witty escapades of Jeeves and Wooster to the heartwrenching farewell depicted in Fortunio Matania's "Good-bye, Old Man, " this year was filled with captivating stories. Intrigue reached new heights with Moon Madness captivating imaginations worldwide. Meanwhile, Norton and Mallory embarked on a daring British Mount Everest Expedition, pushing boundaries and defying nature's limits. The skies witnessed groundbreaking achievements as the Supermarine aeroplane powered by Rolls-Royce S. 6 soared through clouds, marking a milestone in aviation history. Society found its voice against Prohibition with Sweden's anti-Prohibition poster declaring boldly, "No. Crayfish require these drinks. " The fight for freedom extended beyond borders as Proust penned his masterpiece at age 31 while James Joyce mesmerized readers with his literary gem Ulysses. Sports enthusiasts were enthralled by France V Scotland Rugby match where passion collided on the field leaving spectators breathless. HMS Iron Duke stood tall amidst chaos during the Great Fire of Smyrna - a testament to bravery and resilience. Nature's beauty beckoned from Isle of Wight/Ventnor where tranquility met picturesque landscapes offering solace amidst bustling times. And who could forget that iconic blue dress paired perfectly with beer - an emblematic image capturing the spirit fashion and indulgence? As we reflect upon this transformative year, let us celebrate those who shaped our past while inspiring future generations. In 1922, dreams took flight; art spoke volumes; sports united nations; tragedies tested resolve – forever etching their mark on history's canvas.