Greatest Gallery

Coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps

Souvenir of the Greatest War showing coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps. The design is laid out in the shape of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge and includes the five Divisions, the Australian Light Horse and details of the ancilliary units. Also includes four small vignettes by Sergeant F. G. Gross, AIF. Published by J. Graham & Co., London, EC. English School

© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library

Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir

A souvenir and programme of the Women's Coronation Procession, 17th June, 1911, giving details of the Pageants. The Suffrage Societies taking part and the routes, of The Greatest Procession of Women Ever Witnessed. Has portraits of many of the speakers including Mary Gawthorpe, Christabel Pankhurst, Adela and Emmeline Pankhurst and Annie Kenney. Printed on crepe paper with colourful border of flags, by S. Burgess, York Place, Strand. Date: 1911

© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1897

Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902), a "freak" and part of the "Greatest Show on Earth". The accompanying article describes her as "in every respect the best of the "freaks" in the show" as she was reportedly conventionally attractive asside from her facial hair. Miss Jones covered her beard with a black handkerchief to avoid unwanted attention and is photographed in a white dress and hat.
1897

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans