1933 Collection (page 55)

Weighing Ivory Tusks
From jungle to dressing table. Weighing elephant tusks for making into brush handles, billiard balls and other beautiful objects for ladies dressing tables

Lunchtime at Nursery
Small children being taught to eat correctly at a North London nursery school. During the fine weather, meals are taken outside

Advert / Ethyl Petrol 1933
Ethyl motor fuel - helps to make your old car last longer

Sri Lankan Boy Scouts
A party of boy scouts from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), rehearsing at Clapham, London, on their way to the World Jamboree in Hungary

Clowns on Stilts 1933
Two clowns on stilts, assisted by girls in bathing costumes, at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Policeman & Police Car
A policeman wearing white armbands used when directing traffic, stands next to a police car with a Stop Police sign on the back

Swimming in Icy Water
Ladies of the Kingfishers Club of north London break up the ice, before swimming in cold water at Kenwood

Flying over Everest
The Marquis of Clydesdale and companions fly two Westland biplanes (PV-3 and PV-6) over Mount Everest

Debutante Learns to Bow
Experts in the manner and methods of bowing are busily engaged in instructing debutantes for the May Courts, which are to be held at Buckingham Palace

Brit Expedition Survey
Members of the British Everest Expedition survey the mountains

Scarves from 1933
A selection of scarves including bias scarves in crepe de chine & wool mousselaine, also coatees: one in red velvet the other in tinsel with frilled collars

Velvet Dress 1933
A brown velvet dress with full short sleeves, a ruffled hem, diagonal wrap-over front with belt and white pin-tuck collar and sleeve detail. Designed by Jenny

FILMING KING KONG 1
The filming of KING KONG - special effects are required to assimilate the monster to his surroundings. 1 of 2

Press Photos / Heston / 1933
Press photographers at Heston

Costume / Women 1933
Lilac satin bias cut gown with gathered self-coloured belt, gored skirt & marabou trimmed shoulder straps. Her blonde hair is dressed in a marcel wave

Adding Machines / Fortune
An array of adding machines

Deva / Builder of Form
the Builder of Form

Ford V-8 at the Beach
The Ford V-8 at the beach

Rickshaw Sri Lanka
A European gentleman in a solar topee is about to be taken in a rickshaw in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Woman Bathing
A lady relaxes with her hand behind her head in a hot bath. Her slippers, on the bath mat are waiting to be slipped on when she gets out

Social / Eating out 1933
People eating out in La Place du Tertre, Montmartre, Paris

Earthquake California
In the streets of downtown Los Angeles, terrified pedestrians flee as debris falls on them from the rooftops

Cooking on the Moon may prove a problem to astronauts, but perhaps solar heating could provide the power ?

Living Room by Maugham
An all white living room in the Chelsea home of Syrie Maugham

Elizabeth Butler Photo
LADY ELIZABETH BUTLER (nee Thompson) artist who won instant fame with The roll call, a military subject which made Ruskin realise women, too, could paint

German Potato Doctors
Potatoes have their own doctors in Germany, where a special department exists for the inspection of diseases. Research is instituted to find a cure for any such diseases

Anatomy Lesson
Body lines: Hospital nurses studying the bones and muscles, using a model of the human form, at an anatomy class

Sunbathing Foundlings
At the Foundling Hospital site in Guildford Street, London, is a sunbathing centre for tiny Londoners, where many babies enjoy sunbathing

Ascot Frock 1933
Ascot frock by Raphael, Lewis & Silver in a bold azalia floral print with 3 beige organdie flounces at the hem & a matching cross-over front jacket with puffed sleeves

Kittens and Toy Dog
These two kittens have fun with a toy dog. One sits on it while the other leans on its nose

Huzzar Jumper 1933
Unusual hand-knitted pullover modelled on a Huzzars uniform incorporates a bold geometric pattern of light coloured bands of diminishing length on bodice & sleeves

Bayswater Road 1933
A nurse takes advantage of the traffic lights to cross the Bayswater Road at Albert Gate into Hyde Park, pushing her charge in its perambulator

The Radios Lies
The Radios lies are enough to make the Heavens weep !

Calvin Coolidge 20C
JOHN CALVIN COOLIDGE 30th US President (1923-29)

Newfoundland & Sleigh
Two children in bobble hats sitting cosily together in preparation for a snow ride on a sleigh pulled by a Newfoundland dog, Stockholm, Sweden

Guns and Butter
Reducing the war industry means building up the World Trade

Alejandro Lerroux
ALEJANDRO LERROUX Leader of the Spanish Radical Party, who headed four governments during the period of centre-right rule (1933 - 1935) in the Second Republic

Carnera Meets Chevalier
Italian boxer PRIMO CARNERA (1906 - 1967), World Heavyweight Champion 1933-34, shaking hands with French actor and singer MAURICE CHEVALIER (1888 - 1972)

Louise Jopling - 4
LOUISE JOPLING (nee Goode) (previously mrs Romer) artist known for genre paintings and portraits, art teacher. with her autograph

Louise Jopling - 2
LOUISE JOPLING (nee Goode) (previously mrs Romer) artist known for genre paintings and portraits, art teacher

Orange Free State
The front cover of a brochure inviting tourists and investors to admire the potential of the Orange Free State, part of the Union of South Africa

Collie Dog Aldin 1933
A collie dog relaxes

Dog Mowing the Lawn
A clever dog that can push a lawnmower. However, his sense of direction is somewhat lacking

Olympia Motor Show
A cheery woman driver waves from the drivers seat of a sports car

French Riviera Cafe / 1933
Glamorous people sitting in a cafe on the French Riviera

Servants / Tipping
Tips on tipping - a useful guide as to who you should tip, when you should tip, what you should tip, how much you should tip. Oh yes, and WHY you should tip

Gravity-Free Conditions
Space travellers will have to learn to live in a gravity- free environment

Bodhi Satva
The representation of a BODHI SATVA a magical entity which can, in fact, take pretty well any form it chooses

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"1933: A Year of Art, Innovation, and Entertainment" Step into the world of 1933, where creativity thrived and new beginnings were embraced. In "The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, " we explore the concept of sports without vast fields, a testament to human adaptability. Meanwhile, Diego Rivera's magnificent mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts captures the essence of the booming automobile industry in America during this era. Cecil Aldin's "A House Full" takes us on a whimsical journey through a home filled with laughter and joy. William Heath Robinson presents us with his vision of an ideal home in "An Ideal Home No. I, " showcasing innovative designs that captivate our imagination. H. M Bateman's comical illustration titled "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss" reminds us that even amidst challenges, humor can be found. Paul Dirac receives the Nobel Prize in 1933 for his groundbreaking contributions to physics, pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of the universe. On board Training Ship Arethusa II, young minds are shaped as they embark on their seafaring adventures towards a brighter future. Jeeves and Wooster entertain audiences with their hilarious escapades in P. G Wodehouse's beloved novels. As we stroll through Appledore's streets in North Devon, we witness everyday life unfolding against picturesque backdrops—a reminder that beauty exists even within simplicity. Lloyd Bacon's film "Footlight Parade" transports us to dazzling dance routines performed by talented artists who bring joy to countless hearts. Battersea Power Station stands tall as an architectural marvel—an emblematic symbol representing progress and industrial prowess during this transformative period. In 1933, art flourished alongside technological advancements while entertainment provided solace from daily struggles—this was a year marked by resilience and creative brilliance that continues to inspire generations today.