1948 Collection (page 19)

Princess Elizabeth in Paris
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on the steps outside the Mus饠 Galli鲡 during their four day visit to Paris

NFS fire engines at Wembley
National Fire Service fire engines at Wembley. Date: 1948

Advert for Muse fragrance 1948
Advertisement for Muse perfume by Coty featuring a beautiful woman sitting on an elegant seat wearing a ballgown while a would-be suitor stands behind her. Date: 1948

Blewbury Walls
Thatched walls AT Blewbury, Berkshire. Date: 1948

Advert for Lotus shoes 1948
Advertisement for the Pegasus shoe by Lotus which is high-heeled, pink and very cute! Date: 1948

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1948
A blonde bombshell model wearing the Roussel suspender belt garment, with bullet padding bra. 1948

Advert for Riley shoes 1948
Enjoy the footglove look. Three eyelet black suede high fashion bootee and two bar buckle, tweed lined, suede and calf bootee. Date: 1948

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari
ERMANNO WOLF-FERRARI Italian musician Date: 1876 - 1948

Marion Harry Spielmann
MARION HARRY SPIELMANN artist, prolific art critic, art historian, biographer etc : his wife was an artist - we own one of her paintings ! Date: 1858 - 1948

England / Harrogate
Harrogate, Yorkshire, England : One of the many well-kept gardens in the centre of the town. Date: 1948

Lehar Photo
FRANZ LEHAR The composer in 1930 Date: 1870 - 1948

WHITTAKER CHAMBERS (1901-1961). American writer and defected Soviet spy. During the House Un-American Activities Committee investigation of Alger Hiss; the man seated next to Chambers reads a

CLARENCE DEMAR (1888-1958). American athlete and marathoner. Photograph, 1948

VOTER REGISTRATION, 1948. African American men and women in line at Antioch Baptist Church, waiting to register to vote. Photograph by the NaCP, 1 April 1948

THAILAND: BUDDHIST TEMPLE. The Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of Emerald Buddha, in Bangkok, Thailand. Photograph by Eleanor Butler Roosevelt, 1948

TRAVEL POSTER, c1948. Poster promoting tourism in Finland, c1948

NYC: ARTIST, c1948. An artist and models in an apartment on 52nd Street in New York City. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1948

LOIS DE FEE (1912-2012). American burlesque dancer. Performing at Club Nocturne in New York City

NYC: SPEAKEASY, c1948. A Prohibition-era liquor cellar in a nightclub on 52nd Street in New York City. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1948

BERLIN, 1948. British military police erecting a sign to mark the division of British and Russian sectors of Berlin, Germany. Photograph by Jack Chitham, 1948

RADIO: WNYC, 1948. A celebration of the radio station WNYCs 25th anniversary. Standing, left to right: Miriam Cutler, Dulcie Rogers, Marilyn Tack, Patti Bolton, Lynn Thiras

UN-AMERICAN COMMITTEE. Representative John Parnell Thomas, Chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, converses with Jack Warner, President of Warner Bros. Studios after a hearing

UN-AMERICAN COMMITTEE. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee at the home of chairman John Parnell Thomas. From left to right: Richard B. Vail, J.P

ALEXANDRA DANILOVA (1904-1997). Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1948

ALICIA MARKOVA (1910-2004). British ballet dancer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1948

ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1947

BILLIE HOLIDAY (1915-1959). American singer. Backstage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1947

J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895-1972). American lawyer and first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Photograph, 1948

BANANA INDUSTRY, c1948. At a grocery store, a clerk writes up a customers grocery bill, which includes bananas. Photograph, c1948

BANANA WAREHOUSE, 1948. Men at work in an American banana packing warehouse of the United Fruit Company, placing bananas into boxes to be shipped to retailers, 1948

AD: FABRIC, 1948. American advertisement for Sanforized fabrics. Illustration, 1948

BERLIN AIRLIFT, 1948. Berliners watching the arrival and departure of Allied airlift freighters at Templehof Air Base 3 months after the beginning of the Soviet blockade of Berlin on 1 April 1948

The prototype Saab J29, 29001, takes-off for its first f?
The prototype Saab J29, 29001, takes-off for its first flight, 1 September 1948

Sqn Ldr Bob Moore climbing into the cockpit of the proto?
Sqn Ldr Bob Moore climbing into the cockpit of the prototype Saab J29, 29001, for its first flight, 1 September 1948

The first prototype Supermarine Seagull ASR1, PA143, at ?
The first prototype Supermarine Seagull ASR1, PA143, at the Farnborough Air Show in September 1948

Guests at the first Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 May 1948?
Guests at the first Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 May 1948 in a lecture hall attached to the Hotel George V, Paris. The first lecture was given by Air Cdre F.R

The Royal Aeronautical Society held a dinner at No. 4 Ham?
The Royal Aeronautical Society held a dinner at No.4 Hamilton Place in 1949 to celebrate the granting of its Royal Charter dated 22 December 1948

Forest Ride
Pupils of John Savages riding school at Withyam riding on the outskirts of Ashdown Forest in Sussex

Ice Skaking Officials
Ice skating officials checking an ice rink

Young woman in water wearing garland and looking away

Young woman smoking cigarette in garden, portrait

Us-Classic Car-Nash-1948
A 1948 Nash Ambassador Custom Convertible on display during the preview day of the Bonhams Greenwich Concours d Elegance Auction June 4, 2016 at the Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich

AD: PEQUOT SHEETS, 1948. Advertisement for Pequot Sheets, 1948

Arno River and Ponte alla Carraia, Florence, Colourful, Italy
A colourful view on a part of the Riverside of the Arno River, Located in the old city of Florence, Toscana, Italy. Including a view the Ponte alla Carraia Bridge

Colourful City of Florence, Arno River, Italy
A colourful overview on the Riverside of the Arno River, Located in the old city of Florence, Toscana, Italy. Including a view the Ponte alla Carraia Bridge

Florence by night along the riverside of the Arno, Firenze, Italy
A view on the Riverside of the Arno River by night, Located in the old city of Florence, Toscana, Italy. Including a view the Ponte alla Carraia Bridge

Riverside of Florence, Along the Arno River in the Morning, Florence, Italy
A view on the Riverside of the Arno River in the morning sun, Located in the old city of Florence, Toscana, Italy. Including a view the Ponte alla Carraia Bridge

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In 1948, the Empire Windrush carried Jamaicans on a historic journey to Britain, marking a significant moment in post-war migration. Meanwhile, an unknown creator introduced the world to the innovative Ferguson TEA 20 tractor, revolutionizing farming practices. Renowned artist Diego Rivera continued to captivate audiences with his mesmerizing artwork that depicted social and political themes. Salvador Dali's surreal photographs showcased his unique perspective, capturing objects like cats and water in motion. London's police officers maintained order and safety in the bustling city streets. In Melbourne, cricket legend Don Bradman stepped onto the field for his final bat, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy. The Olympics witnessed athletes pushing their limits in the thrilling 10, 000-meter race. At Filton shipyard, construction began on the majestic Bristol Brabazon aircraft - a symbol of technological progress and ambition. Billie Holiday enchanted listeners with her soulful voice as she graced stages across America during this era. Asylum Lodge stood tall in Devizes, Wiltshire - a place where individuals sought solace and care during challenging times. Amidst these diverse events unfolding worldwide was Mahatma Gandhi peacefully spinning at his wheel - embodying resilience and advocating for nonviolent resistance against oppression. The iconic Wembley Stadium became synonymous with sporting excellence as it hosted numerous memorable matches throughout the vibrant 1950s.