1925 Collection (page 10)

Piano Advertisement
Advert for the Duo-Art Pianola Piano, a self-playing and traditional piano in one. Date: 1925

Lady Jean and Lord Nigel Douglas-Hamilton
Lady Jean Douglas-Hamilton (1904-1987), later Lady Jean Bell, with her brother Lord Nigel Douglas-Hamilton (1906-1994) at the South and West Wilts Hunt Point-to-Point Races. Date: 1925

Georgia Hale
Actress Georgia Hale (1900-1985) had just been picked to appear in Chaplin's film The Gold Rush'. Despite a promising start, her acting career foundered with the advent of the talkies'

Making Rowing Oars
Mathematical principles are brought to bear on the construction of new oars for the Oxford University rowing team. Date: circa 1925

Eastern Congo Fisherman
A fisherman on Lake Edward in the Eastern Congo, using a basket to fish in the shallows. Date: circa 1925

Las Tamayos, Dancing Twins
Spanish twins Consuelo and Amparo, known as Las Tamayos, publicising their dancing act at the Empress Rooms in the Kensington Royal Palace Hotel. Date: circa 1925

The Racehorse Chosroes
The racehorse Chosroes, winner of the Manchester Cup and Hardwicke Stakes in 1924. Also pictured are owner Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux (1856-1929)

Harvard Try-Out Barge
A twenty-oar barge used at Harvard University to select and train boat crews. The coach can walk up and down the centre deck. Date: circa 1925

The City That Never Sleeps
Scenes from the lost 1924 silent film The City That Never Sleeps, showing a prohibitionist nightclub. Date: 1924

Three Swimmers
Swimming champions Helen Meany, later Gravis (1904-1991), Sybil Bauer (1903-1927) and Doris O'Mara (b. 1908-?) at an event in St Augustine, Florida. Date: 1925

Stills from The Beauty Prize
The Beauty Prize (here captioned as The Beauty Contest') was a silent film from 1924, now lost. It starred Viola Dana (1897-1987). Date: 1924

Sybil Thorndike and Students
The actress Sybil Thorndike (1882-1976) with a group of students from Guy's Hospital in London. She had recently given a benefit performance for the hospital. Date: 1925

Mae Murray (1885-1965) the American actress, dancer, film producer and screenwriter, born Marie Koenig. Here she is appearing in the silent film Circe The Enchantress'. Date: circa 1925

Horseracing on Ice
Scenes from the Preis von Zurich horse race, taking place on the frozen surface of St Moritz Lake. Date: 1925

High Diving Horse
William Doc Carver (1851-1927) had been mounting a diving horse show since 1894. The rider in this picture is probably his daughter Lorena. Date: circa 1925

Ivy Tresmand and Gene Gerrard
Ivy Tresmand (1898-1980) and Gene Gerrard (1892-1971), appearing in a production of the musical comedy Katja the Dancer at the Gaiety Theatre in London's West End. Date: 1925

Sierra Leone, the Racehorse
Racehorse Sierra Leone had achieved a run of seven races without being unplaced. Also pictured are owner Edward Stanley, Lord Derby (1865-1948), jockey Tommy Weston(1902-1981) and the Hon

The Racehorse Scherzo
The racehorse Scherzo with jockey Charlie Elliott (1904-1979). Also pictured are Scherzo's owner Captain J Fielden, and trainer O. Bell. Date: circa 1925

Hunt Meet at Hever Castle
The West Kent Foxhounds meeting at Hever Castle. Date: 1925

Frederick Lonsdale
Playwright and librettist Frederick Lonsdale (1881-1954). At the time he was mostly known for his musical comedies, but was also beginning to build a reputation for writing non-musical plays

Horace Hodges in Lightnin
Actor Horace Hodges (1863-1951) performing in the play Lightnin at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. Date: 1925

Eileen Bennett
British tennis player Eileen Bennett (1907-1979), also known as Eileen Bennett Fearnley-Whittingstall. Pictured here near the beginning of her career

The Racehorse Zionist, being ridden by jockey Victor Smyth (1901-1984). Also pictured are Zionist's owner the Aga Khan III (1877-1957), and trainer Richard C. Dawson (1865-1955). Date: circa 1925

John Barrymore and Fay Compton
Actors John Barrymore (1882-1942) and Fay Compton (1894-1978) in their roles as Hamlet and Ophelia for a production soon to open at the Haymarket Theatre in London. Date: 1925

Pharos, the Racehorse
The racehorse Pharos, owned by Lord Derby, had won four of his seven races in the previous season. Date: circa 1925

Harry Wills, Boxer
Harry Wills (1889-1958) the heavyweight boxer, who held the title World Colored Heavyweight Champion three times. Although a heavyweight title match with white boxer Jack Dempsey was planned for

Gertrude Lawrence
British actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952). Around this time she was appearing in revue shows in London and New York. Date: circa 1925

The Princess and the Tiger
Princess Manorama Raja, daughter of the Maharaja of Indore, with the body of a tiger she has killed. Date: circa 1925

Boxing at Brighton
Scenes from a boxing match held at Brighton between Bombardier Billy Wells (1889-1967) and Soldier Jones (1897-1942), also known as John Beaudin. Date: 1925

Hemline Regulations
A female swimmer having the hemline of her bathing costume inspected at Palm Beach. Date: circa 1925

Helen Filkey, Athlete
Helen Filkey (1908-2000) was an American track and field champion, who set national and world athletic records until her retirement in 1931. Date: circa 1925

Helen Wainwright (1906-1965), also known as Helen Stelling was a diver and swimmer who represented the United States at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics

Manna, a Racehorse
The Racehorse Manna (1922-1939) ran eight times and won four races in 1924 and 1925. He went on to have a succesful stud career. Also pictured are his owner Henry E

Margaret Bannerman
Canadian actress Margaret Bannerman (1896-1976) appearing in Camilla States Her Case at the Globe Theatre in London. Later in 1925 her career would be interrupted when she suffered a nervous

Julie Sudo, Dancer
Oriental dancer Julie Sudo, appearing in Carnival Time at the Criterion Restaurant. Date: circa 1925

Lord and Lady Northesk
David Carnegie, 11th Earl of Northesk (1901-1963) was a winter sports enthusiast, who went on to win a bronze medal in skeleton at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Princess Mary, Hunting
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), daughter of King George V, attending a meet of the Bramham Moor Hunt

Alyse Berton Draped in Raw Silk
Alyse Berton, a Seattle resident, draped in raw silk. Seattle had become the most important silk port in the United States. Date: circa 1925

Twelve Pointer, ridden by Bernard Carslake
The racehorse Twelve Pointer, with jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake (1886-1941) in the saddle. Date: circa 1925

Dorothy Seacombe (1906-1994) was a British actress who went on to have a film career. Here she is appearing in a stage production of Just Married at the Comedy Theatre. Date: circa 1925

The Tetrarch, a Racehorse
The Tetrarch (1911-1935), also known as Spotted Wonder, was a celebrated thoroughbred racehorse. Undefeated in his racing career, he was retired to stud in 1913. Date: circa 1925

Laura Cowie in Yoicks!
Laura Cowie (1892-1969) was a Scottish stage and silent film actress. Here she is portraying Lucrezia Borgia in the revue show Yoicks! at the Kingsway Theatre. Date: circa 1925

Golf Cartoon
Cartoon by Chas Grave, illustrating events at the President's Putter golfing competition held at Rye. Date: 1925

Mother Goose Pantomime
A production of Mother Goose at the London Hippodrome, featuring Shaun Glenville (1884-1968) as Mother Goose, Isobel Elsom (1893-1981) as the daughter, and Fred Conquest

Herbert Sutcliffe, Cricketer
Herbert Sutcliffe (1894-1978) was a professional cricketer who represented Yorkshire and England as an opening batsman. He was part of the M.C.C

Dick Smith, Boxer
Dick Smith (1886-1950) the British light heavyweight and heavyweight boxer, with two young competitors at the Stable Lads Annual Tournament. Date: 1925

Racehorse Saucy Sue, a recent winner at Goodwood. Also pictured are her owner Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor (1879-1952) and trainer Alec Taylor Jr (1862-1943). Date: 1924

Mildred Harris in The Deceivers
Actress Mildred Harris (1901-1944) started as a child actress, had a succesful career in silent movies, but struggled with the advent of talkies'. She was also the first wife of Charlie Chaplin

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"1925: A Year of Contrasts and Creativity" Step into the time machine and travel back to 1925, a year that witnessed an intriguing blend of events, artistry, and influential figures. It was a year that left its mark on history in various ways. In the realm of art, William Heath Robinson's whimsical creation "A Complete Wash-out" showcased his trademark ingenuity. Meanwhile, Hall Thorpe's enchanting masterpiece "Marigolds" captivated audiences with its vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes. Speaking of influential figures, Margaret Thatcher made her entrance onto the world stage in 1925. Little did anyone know at the time that she would become one of Britain's most formidable leaders. The British Military Poster from the inter-war period served as a reminder of the challenges faced by soldiers during this era. It symbolized their resilience and dedication to protecting their homeland. On a lighter note, P. G. Wodehouse introduced us to Jeeves & Wooster through his beloved book series. These timeless characters continue to bring laughter and joy even today. However, not all was lighthearted in 1925. The warship HMS Hood stood tall as a testament to naval power during turbulent times. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Mexico City, Diego Rivera unveiled his awe-inspiring mural depicting pre-Columbian life within Zapotec Civilization at the Ministry of Public Education—an artistic marvel capturing ancient heritage for generations to come. William Heath Robinson continued to amaze with his imaginative work through "Hows That?"—a delightful illustration showcasing his ability to transform everyday situations into extraordinary feats using humor and creativity. Amidst these diverse highlights emerged another captivating image—a group photograph featuring elegant Salukis from 1925—a snapshot frozen in time capturing both beauty and companionship between humans and animals alike.