1924 Collection (page 59)

Social / Cafe Rotonde 1924
People in the Cafe de la Rotonde, Montparnasse, Paris

Lenin and Krupskaya / 1922
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN with his wife Nadezhda Krupskaya at Gorky, 1922

The Postman by Yeend King
Painting by John Henry Yeend King (1855-1924) showing a postman paying his daily visit to an idyllic thatched cottage close to the sea

Itala Car Advert
A small boy with a toy car gives directions to the driver of a splendid Itala touring car

Helen Wills
Cartoon by Matt of Helen Wills, American tennis player

The Mannequin
A lady model modelling a dress in a fashion salon

G Lascelles & Toy Train
GERALD DAVID LASCELLES later VISCOUNT LASCELLES Younger son of 6th Earl Harewood and Princess Mary

Acrobatic Ladies Footy
A woman in blue kicks the ball whilst opposing players tumble around her

Busoni Caricature
FERRUCCIO BENVENUTO BUSONI Italian composer, conductor, and pianist

Houdini and Cabinet
Cover of a pamphlet by Houdini in which he exposes the tricks whereby Margery produces her extraordinary phenomena

Turks Kill Revolutionary
Abdul Medjid, Calif, deposed and sent into exile by the Ataturk regime

Euphonium (Wurlitzer)
Three euphoniums (euphonia ?) from the Wurlitzer catalogue

Helicon Bass Horn from the Wurlitzer range

Labour Party
Photograph showing early members of Labour Party. The first Labour government was formed in January 1924 by J.Ramsay Macdonald (1866-1937 and shown here in the front row, second from left)

Teapot Dome Scandal / 1924
The Teapot Dome scandal, the oil reserve scandal that began under President Harding in 1921, surfaces like a whale to be harpooned

Wurlitzer Violin Outfit
Cremona violin outfit from the Wurlitzer range

Wurlitzer Drums
Trap drum outfit from the Wurlitzer catalogue. You get not only drums but Cow Bell, Tambourine, Cymbals and Whistle !

Horseback Feat / Bon Ton
A scantily clad girl stands on the back of a horse

New York Times of 1904
The offices of the New York Times, built in 1904

Pictogram receiving apparatus
Three male operators in New York, at the receiving apparatus of a pictogram wire service, the first of its kind, to transmit images over telephone wires on May 19th, 1924, from Cleveland, Ohio

Aertex telephone user
Advertisement from 1924 for Aertex underwear showing a businessman or office worker taking a telephone call at his desk

First pictogram
An examples of photographs transmitted over telephone wires from Cleveland, Ohio to New York, to produce the first pictogram on May 19th, 1924

1918 / Lenin in Red Square
VLADIMIR LENIN Lenin in Red Square, Moscow

Lady Athlete Exercises
This female athlete exercising is a paragon of health and fitness

High Heels / Bon Ton 1924
High heeled court shoes both with elongated toes, open sides & unusual straps. One is of the T-bar design, the other has multiple loops

In the Park / Mode Illus
A mother sits with one of her daughters in the park, while another skips towards them with her rope

Dress & Silver Sash
Actress Margaret Bannerman in a sleeveless, tubular shaped, slash-neck dress which uses a concentric square motif in various shades. worn with a silver sash & court shoes

Puccini Potin Photo
GIACOMO PUCCINI Italian opera composer in middle age

New York Times New 1924
The new offices of the New York Times

USA Olympic swimming team in Paris
The USA Olympic swimming team; photo by " AN" Paris

HERMES CARRIER
The Royal Navys Hermes is the first true purpose- designed aircraft carrier : her configuration will set the pattern for all later carriers

Lenin at Comintern / 1920
VLADIMIR LENIN The Russian statesman at the 2nd congress of the Comintern, Petrograd, 1920

Superphosphate Poster
Superphosphates poster (fertiliser)

Knitted Paletot 1924
Shapeless knitted jacket with raglan sleeves, wrap-over front, long roll collar & cuffs in a contrasting shade, & single button at hip level

Knitted Casaque
A short sleeved knitted CASAQUE or blouse in a diamond pattern

Steps to Business Succes
Steps to business success !

Zeppelin Lz 126 (Zr3)
Zeppelin LZ-126 goes to USA as war reparations : before its departure it flies over Berlin during its test flight and drops a message in the Konigsplatz

Sabine Baring-Gould
SABINE BARING-GOULD writer and folklorist

Woodrow Wilson in 1883
WOODROW WILSON American president, at the outset of his career when he practised law

John Wheatley
JOHN WHEATLEY (on the right, with Mr Trevelyan) circa 1924 socialist statesman

SHOE SHOP PERUGIA
Fashionable ladies and gentlemen look at shoes in the Perugia shoe shop in Paris

Fox Fur Stole 1924
Slender young woman in a black & white two-piece dress drapes a silver fox fur stole, complete with head, over a chair back

Xmas Shopping / Ties 1924
Three women intent on buying their menfolk ties for Christmas

Cutty Sark at Sea 1924
A view looking back toward the stern end of the Cutty Sark - the world famous tea clipper The ship was badly damaged by fire whilst under restoration in Greenwich on 21st May 2007

Advert / Campari Cordial
Cordial Campari Liquor

Fur Fashions of 1924
Cloche hats, fox fur stole, waistless tubular dresses with button detailing or fur cuffs & a window pane check suit of narrow skirt & shapeless jacket with large lapels

Ladys Maid Laces Lady
A ladys maid laces up her mistress who ought to be taking LES SELS CLARKS in her bath to reduce her obesity

Lady / Dressing Table 1924
An elegant lady in a blue evening dress stands by her art deco dressing table

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In the year 1924, history witnessed remarkable feats and significant events that left an indelible mark on the world. Mallory and Irvine's daring attempt at conquering Everest's treacherous Second Step captivated hearts worldwide, showcasing human resilience in the face of nature's might. Meanwhile, Eric Liddell sprinted towards glory in the Olympic 400m race finish, his unwavering determination inspiring generations to come. The brave men of the 1924 Everest Expedition united under a common goal - to conquer the unconquerable. Led by Colonel Norton, they defied all odds as they ascended to unprecedented heights of 28, 000 ft on Everest. Their unwavering spirit mirrored that of their compatriots defending the Empire - British Army, Navy, and Airforce - who stood tall against any threat. Amidst these triumphs and challenges emerged other notable figures like Harold Abrahams, whose lightning-fast speed earned him victory in the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics. Across continents, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin made waves as a Russian statesman shaping history with his ideologies. Beyond sports and politics lay captivating stories such as those of The Dolly Sisters from New York who dazzled audiences with their charm and talent. And let us not forget about HMS Hood –the last battlecruiser built for Royal Navy– symbolizing strength and power on international waters. As society embraced progress during this era marked by change and innovation; a poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition held in 1924 showcased unity within diversity across nations under one grand spectacle. Through photographs capturing moments frozen in time like Lenin alongside anonymous faces or Trotsky standing resolute; we are reminded that every chapter has its heroes – known or unknown – who shape our collective memory. In retrospect, it is through these diverse narratives woven together that we gain insight into what defined this transformative year: courage amidst adversity; triumphs that transcended borders; and the relentless pursuit of greatness.