Props Collection (#5)

The Orpington Dramatic Society cast rehearsing their play. 1936

RAF Empire air day rehearsal, Biggin Hill, Kent. Pilots of 32 and 79 squadron fly there gloster gauntlet fighters in the renowned tight V formation. 1937

An actor of the the Orpington Dramatic Society in rehearsals. 1936

The Kerwin Players of Eltham, Kent. Actors playing the part of the Katherine and Henry V are in the make up room. 1938

RAF Empire air day, Biggin Hill, gloster gauntlets of 32 and 79 squadron on the tarmac for the public to see. 1937

The Hartley Players, an amateur dramatic association from Harley, Kent, performing the play Other Mens Wives. 1936

CM4 0509 Bullitt cars
Bullitt cars, Silverstone Classic 2014, 2014, Classic Racing Cars, historic racing cars, HSCC, July 2014, motor racing, motorsport, Northamptonshire, nostalgia, rocking and racing, Silverstone

CM4 0507 Bullitt cars
Bullitt cars, Silverstone Classic 2014, 2014, Classic Racing Cars, historic racing cars, HSCC, July 2014, motor racing, motorsport, Northamptonshire, nostalgia, rocking and racing, Silverstone

Dancer Jose Limon Leaps High
Camp Lee, Virginia: September 8, 1943. Nationally famous dancer, Pvt. Jose Limon, leaps high as a part of an all-soldier revue for the Third War Loan Drive

Jewels For A Head Dress
Hollywood, California: c. 1936. A woman wearing a bejeweled head ornament from the film, The Great Ziegfeld

Wooden rafters and girders above proscenium stage

Silent film production, 1922 C016 / 8830
Silent film production. Filming in 1922 of a scene from a silent film and burlesque on the burning of Rome. A burlesque is intended to amuse by caricaturing the topic depicted

Woman in beautiful white dress and garland
A woman stands by a stone plinth, dressed in a frilly white dress and long floral garland. c. 1910

Kanab - Utah - Indian Reservation - Movie locations used around the canyon. Sets and props still around from The Women Go West. Date: 1952

Albert Chevalier - a Few of his Props
Some of the theatrical costumes and props used by actor, singer and comedian Albert Chevalier during his performances. Date: circa 1903

Refitting an Arab Dhow in Mumbai Harbour, India
Refitting an Arab Dhow in Mumbai (Bombay) Harbour, India Date: 1935

Collapsed roof, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
View of a collapsed roof at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. Some of the thick wooden props have broken

Timber supports in a South Wales mine
Timber supports in a mine in South Wales

Managers of Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
The General Manager and Manager of Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales, photographed in a mineshaft

Miner working in Plas y Coed Level, South Wales
A miner working in the Plas y Coed Level, South Wales

Feed the Guns Campaign - War Bonds
A Feed the Guns campaign week to attract the populace in Britain to buy War Bonds to help " End the War". Separate campaigns of special weeks were " led off " by spectacular

Illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd
Coloured illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd, circa 1800. HPG/8/2/1 (iv)

Photo / Stripe Dress 1880S
Tight fitting, high-necked bodice, buttoning diagonally from shoulder to waist, kilted under-skirt, draped tunic caught up at the rear. Watch & crescent brooch

Egan / Theatrical Effects
A sale of theatrical effects

Housemaid hangs the washing out (Tuesday)
Tuesday: The housemaid hangs the washing out on the line

Norwegian Costume
A young woman poses for a studio photograph wearing her regional costume. Rustic props add interest

Girl & Performing Horses
A girl with two white performing horses. She has several props in the ring with her

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"Unveiling the Stories: A Glimpse into the World of Props" Step into "My Studio" by Fortunino Matania, where every prop tells a tale. From the coal miner filling his truck in a South Wales mine to Welsh women road builders shaping their nation's future, these props embody resilience and determination. Witness the miner riding drams at Tirpentwys Colliery, capturing the adrenaline-fueled spirit of those who toiled beneath the earth. Feel their sweat and hear their shouts as they work tirelessly in a coal seam, etching their mark on South Wales. Intriguingly, even James Doughty, England's oldest clown, relied on props to bring laughter and joy to audiences. His painted face and oversized shoes held secrets of mirth that transcended time. Political rivalries come alive through Gladstone and Disraeli in 1874; props symbolizing power struggles that shaped nations. Meanwhile, a woman performing as a bus conductor in a comic sketch challenges societal norms with her wit and charm. Travel across continents to Washington D. C. , where the National Air and Space Museum houses iconic artifacts that have inspired generations. These props whisper tales of exploration beyond our earthly boundaries. The RMS Oceanic rests silently in Liverpool's Graving Dock—a majestic vessel once filled with bustling life—its presence evoking memories of voyages embarked upon long ago. Journey back further still to New Cooks Kitchen in Illogan, Cornwall during the late 1800s—an era when culinary creativity bloomed amidst copper pots and wooden spoons—a testament to human ingenuity. Lastly, peer behind closed curtains at Hannah Humphrey's "Dilettanti Theatricals, " revealing an enchanting world backstage where actors' dreams unfold amidst costumes hanging from racks like silent witnesses to artistic endeavors. These diverse props weave together stories spanning centuries—each one offering glimpses into the human experience.