1931 Collection (page 4)

The Mountbattens at Monte Carlo
Lord and Lady Louis Mountbatten pictured with their elder daughter Patricia at Monte Carlo heading it appears from their swimwear, to the beach. Date: 1931

Start Of Manchester Handicap
Manchester, England: November 28, 1931. The start of the Manchester November Handicap won by J.T. Downings North Drift

Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton 1931 Red 2-tone

Russian Football Match
Stylised painting of an early 1930s Russian Football match Date: 1931

Walsingham Shrine
The Holy Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, at Little Walsingham, Norfolk, England. This building, built on the foundations of the original shrine, was opened in 1931. Date: founded 1061

LUCKY STRIKE CIGARETTE AD. Sunshine Mellows - Heat Purifies : American magazine advertisement, 1931
LUCKY STRIKE CIGARETTE AD. " Sunshine Mellows - Heat Purifies" : American magazine advertisement, 1931, for Lucky Strike cigarettes

Homo erectus skull. Artwork, from 1931, showing a reconstruction of the skull of Java Man, based on the fossil skull fragments (dark grey) discovered by Dubois in Java in 1891

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, 1931. Photographed from the corner of East 34th Street and Madison Avenue by Lewis Hine, soon after its completion in May 1931

Malcolm Campbell 1931 2
Malcolm Campbell drives his Bluebird on Daytona Beach, Florida, at a speed of 395 km/h. Date: 5 February 1931

Boys Club, fancy dress, February 1931
Seven boys from a Boys Club in wonderful fancy dress costume. Characters include, a News of the World paperboy, an Arab, a housewife

Noel Coward at Eden Roc, Cap d Antibes, French Riviera

Sportsmans Chocolate
Advertisement for Sportsmans Chocolate. " Campers look!! Blended bitter to leave no thirst" and wrapped in waterproof envelopes

Hiker & Camper Mag / 4. 31
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring spring daffodils

Hiker & Camper Mag / 5. 31
Front cover of a magazine devoted to hikers, ramblers and campers featuring a bluebell wood

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, David Lloyd George, General
A photograph of a meeting between political and military leaders of the Allies in France, 1916. The group includes Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928)

Al Capone on vacation, c. 1930
Notorious Chicago gangland criminal, Alphonse (Al) Capone, fishing from his yacht while on vacation

Duncan Ectoplasm
HELEN DUNCAN, tested by Harry Price, exudes a sheet of ectoplasmic material which closely resembles cheesecloth

Nellie Melba / Faust Role
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano in the role of Marguerite in Faust

Boris Karloff / Universal
BORIS KARLOFF British actor who appeared in American films, most notably as the monster in Frankenstein (1931)

E-A Ysaye / Postcard
EUGENE-AUGUSTE YSAYE Belgian violinist, conductor and composer

Otto Warburg / Nobel 1931
OTTO HEINRICH WARBURG German biochemist

Golfers and their Car
A golfinc couple arrive at the course in their splendid vehicle

Nellie Melba / Postcard
NELLIE MELBA (born Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano

Moscow has a Plan
MOSCOW HAS A PLAN - propaganda book by M Ilin describing the Soviet 5-year economic plan in glowing terms. We build in our country a new order

France / Iraq: Vintage Orient Express poster London to Baghdad in Eight Days featuring the Ctesiphon Arch near Baghdad
The Orient Express was the name of a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL)

A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho)
1198400 A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

A portrait of Isadora Duncan, 1931
A portrait of the famous American dancer Isadora Duncan, 1931 Date: 1931

Portrait of the dancers Myrio and Desha, 1931 who have played Europe and have been at the Roxy Theatre, New York Date: 1931

Portrait of the American dancer Nitza Vernille, 1931 Date: 1931

Patriotic poster, Buy British - Britain Always First
Britain Always First - poster celebrating Britihs achievements in breaking speed records on land, water, air and rail. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Advertisement for LNER routes north to Scotland with the Glorious 12th grouse hunting shoot season in mind. 1931

Sentinel Wagon Pendle Lady GT 2827
Sentinel DG6P Type Wagon, regn. GT 2827, number 8590, Pendle Lady. Built in 1931 by the Sentinel Waggon Works in Shrewsbury. Date: 1960s-1970s

Princess Nirgidma visits Citroen Central Asian Expedition
Princess Palta (Nirgidma), Princess of the Torghuts, a nomadic people in Central Asia visits the Citroen Central Asian Anthropological Expedition (3rd Mission, led by Haardt) at Ouroumtsi

ASHBURY / WILTSHIRE / 1931
The High Street, Ashbury, Wiltshire Date: 1931

Avro 618 Ten / X / 10
Pilot Charles Kingsford-Smith and His Avro 618 Ten, Named Southern Star Unloading at Croydon after the First Flight from Australia with Christmas Post / Mail 16th December 1931 Date: 1931

American football match, Army v Navy, Yankee Stadium
American football match between Army and Navy teams at the Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA, 12 December 1931. 1931

Advertisement, Holt Mild Ale, Birmingham
Advertisement for Holt Mild Ale, Beer and Stout bottled by Charles Heeley Ltd. 1931

William Hart Dyke
Sir WILLIAM HART DYKE Statesman, a noted rackets player in his younger days, educated at Harrow and ChristChurch, Oxford Date: 1837 - 1931

The Day After Christmas by Mark Symons
Cosy front room festooned with decorations and filled with Christmas toys. Date: 1931

Harry (later Sir Harry) M Garner (1892-1977)
Harry (later Sir Harry) M. Garner (1892-1977), Principal Scientific Officer, MAEE, with RAF officers in front of a Blackburn Iris at Felixstowe in 1931. Date: 1977

Advert for Ribana pure wool bathing suits 1931
Multiform and multicolour for a multitude of tastes.... Ribana swimming suits for women, men and children are finely woven from soft Austrralian wool in a wide variety of styles and colours

Beach at LA Baule / Femina
A fine afternoon sur la plage at La Baule, France : the pyjamas are described as amusants

Anna Pavlova / Rv Stevens
ANNA PAVLOVA Russian ballet dancer on stage in 1912

Two little children give their mother a large Easter egg

Unruly Oval cricket crowd
Impatient cricket spectators gather near the square at the Oval during an interruption in play in the match between Surrey and Yorkshire

CLARENCE DARROW (1857-1938). American lawyer. Photograph by Maurice Goldberg, 1931

Avro 621 Tutors in Peking including A53 circa 1931
Avro 621 Tutors in Peking, including A53. circa 1931. Date: 1931

Avro 621 Tutors in Peking circa 1931
Avro 621 Tutors in Peking. circa 1931. Date: 1931

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"1931: A Year of Triumphs, Challenges, and Unforgettable Moments" In the enchanting world of art, Marjorie Miller's masterpiece "Queen of the Night" captivates hearts with its ethereal beauty. The painting transports viewers to a realm where dreams come alive. Meanwhile, on the racetrack, Australian jockey Jim Pike fearlessly rides his majestic horse Phar Lap to victory. Their partnership embodies determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Underneath an ancient oak tree stands a weathered 1931 Ford pickup truck, silently witnessing the passage of time. Its rusting exterior tells tales of bygone eras and nostalgic memories that linger in our minds. The Schneider Trophy Air Race takes flight as aviators push boundaries with cutting-edge technology. The Rolls-Royce Merlin X/10 Supercharged Piston Aero-Engine propels them through skies previously unexplored, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of progress. Mick the Miller emerges as a canine legend on the greyhound racing tracks. His lightning-fast speed leaves spectators awestruck while etching his name into sporting history forevermore. A captivating poster for Chateau de Sully sur Loire invites us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in French grandeur. It beckons us to explore centuries-old architecture and unravel stories hidden within its walls. The Programme cover for Schneider Trophy Contest showcases anticipation and excitement surrounding this prestigious event. It serves as a visual reminder that unity among nations can transcend borders when pursuing shared passions. Amidst admiration for an Austin 7 automobile's sleek design and engineering marvels, we witness how innovation shapes our lives even during challenging times like those faced in 1931. Vladimir Lyushin's Soviet poster boldly proclaims that The Young Communist League is the Shock Battalion of the Five-Year Plan. It reflects an era defined by ideological fervor and collective efforts towards societal transformation.