1909 Collection (#96)

Farman aeroplane, 1909 C016 / 4517
Farman aeroplane in flight. The Farman planes were designed and built in France by the Farman brothers Henry and Maurice. Henry Farman bought one of the first commercially sold aeroplanes in 1907

Thermogene heat padding advert, 1909 C016 / 2554
Thermogene heat padding advert. This padding, applied to the chest, was described as a counter-irritant calorific cotton wadding impregnated with vegetable essences

North River steamboat replica, 1909 C016 / 2539
North River steamboat replica. Here named the Clermont but also known as the North River Steamboat (of Clermont), this was among the earliest commercially successful steamboats

Cobra plant flower, 20th century C013 / 6446
Cobra plant (Darlingtonia californica) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1909

LCC-London Fire Brigade, motorised pump at hose drill
Fire crew in the drill yard of the London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark, getting hose lines to work from a motorised fire pump

The watchroom of Southwark Fire Station, London. Although this had a telephone switchboard serving the adjacent headquarters of the Brigade

LCC-London Fire Brigade Royal Review in Hyde Park
London Fire Brigade annual review in Hyde Park, by King Edward VII. Queen Alexandra and the royal children were accompanying him

A physicians examining room of a New York City Board of Health station
NYC BOARD OF HEALTH, 1909. A physicians examining room of a New York City Board of Health station

Ojibwa Native Americans gathered inside a lodge during a Mid
OJIBWA LODGE, 1909. Ojibwa Native Americans gathered inside a lodge during a Mid

Bleriots Monoplane No. XI making its cross-country flight from Etampes to Orleans, a distance of 33 miles accomplished in 45 minutes on July 13, 1909 Date: 1909

Woodward Bernard Barham (1853-1930)
Mr Woodward Bernard Barham, a librarian (seated right) and his staff. Barham worked in the General Library at the Natural History Museum, London. 1909

Robins in wintry landscape 1909

Tolstoy, Lev Nikolayevich
TOLSTOY, Lev Nikolayevich, Leo (1828-1910). Leo Tolstoy with his grandchildren in 1909. Photography. Date: 1828 - 1910

CHERTKOV, Vladimir Grigoryevich (1854-1936); TOLSTOY, Lev Nikolayevich, Leo (1828-1910). Writer and secretary of Leo Tolstoy, at Isnaia Poliana in 1909. Date: 1854 - 1936

STRAUS, Oskar (1870-1954). A Waltz Dream (1909). Painting

Tragic Week in Barcelona (26th-31st July 1909). The Governments army takes the streets of Barcelona. Photography

ALBENIZ, Isaac (1860-1909). Spanish pianist and composer. Portrait of Isaac Alb niz. Watercolour

ALBENIZ, ISaC (1860-1909). SPANISH

ROIG I SOLER, Joan (1852-1909). Seascape. Modernism. Oil on canvas

Twains Daughter
Daughter of Mark Twain who married a Russian pianist, Ossip Galbrilovich Date: 1909

Isle of Wight, Newport, High Street Street scene. Date: 1909

Bournemouth. Eastcliff, Undercliff Drive. Date: 1909

Swanage, Studland Bay. Date: 1909

Bournemouth. The Undercliff from East Bournemouth. Date: 1909

Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire
Dining Hall of Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire with male inmates seated at long tables. It appears to a special occasion, with workhouse staff accompanied by Union Guardians and a small child

Ileana and Carol
ILEANA HOHENZOLLERN, in the royal carriage on her wedding day, with her father, King Carol II of Romania. She married Archduke Anton of Austria and had six children. Date: 1909 - 1991

Ileana Marries Anton
ILEANA HOHENZOLLERN Youngest daughter of the King of Romania, on her wedding day. Her husband was Archduke Anton of Austria. They had six children, but divorced in 1954. Date: 1909 - 1991

Ileana Hohenzollern
ILEANA HOHENZOLLERN Descendant of Queen Victoria and youngest daughter of the King of Romania who married Archduke Anton of Austria. Seen here in naval uniform. Date: 1909 - 1991

V and a Exterior Photo
Built in 1851 to replace the Museum of Manufactures at Marlborough House, the South Kensington Museum will be renamed in 1899 as the V&A, and rebuilt to reopen in 1909. Date: circa 1908

Von Der Tann Cruiser
Germanys first battlecruiser, she is severely damaged at the battle of Jutland, all guns out of action, but makes it home. She will be scuttled at Scapa Flow in June 1918. Date: launched 1909

Widdington Band
Widdington Brass Band pose in their military-style uniforms. Date: July 1909

Corsica / Ajaccio 1909
Ajaccio: general view of the bay Date: 1909

Socialist Writing on Wal
The socialist writing on the wall at the tyrants feast Date: 1909

Peary & Cook / Assiette
Returning from the North Pole, Robert Peary returned home to find Frederick Cook claiming he had reached it the previous year. " What a hole, the Pole!" Date: 1909

Burma / Pagan Pagoda 1909
The Shwe Zigon Pagoda Date: 1909

Burma / Mandalay Monastery
The Queens Golden Monastery Date: 1909

Burma Scene / Dak 1909
Dak bungalows are placed at intervals along routes, primarily for the use of government officials but available to other travellers Date: 1909

Burma / Taungdwingyi 1909
The market place on the outskirts of the town Date: 1909

Burma Scenery / Village
The entrance to a Burmese village Date: 1909

Burma / Scenery 1909
Burma scenery: scene at a well Date: 1909

Burma Scenery / Rest House
A rest house in Burma Date: 1909

Burma / Rangoon / Pagoda
The steps of the Pagoda Date: 1909

Bell Ringing Accident
A dreadful accident in a church near Fribourg, Switzerland Date: 1909

Marconi (Nobel)
GUGLIELMO MARCONI Italian inventor, Nobel Prize 1909 Date: 1874 - 1937

MARCONI, Guglielmo (1874-1937). Italian physicist. Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909. Engraving

NEW MEXICO: ZUNI RUNNER. A Zuni runner holding a bow and arrow. Photograph, c1909

American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1909
FRED SNODGRASS (1887-1974). American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1909

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Step back in time to the eventful year of 1909, where history unfolded and remarkable moments left their mark. Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police: A symbol of women's fight for equality, suffragettes bravely challenged authority. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Engaging minds with a playful twist, this board game empowered players to navigate the political landscape of gender rights. Shackleton/Wild/Adams: Brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, defying nature's harshest conditions. Wonderland at Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: An enchanting amusement park that delighted visitors with thrilling rides and magical attractions. Forbes Field in Pittsburgh: Witnessed legendary baseball games that captivated fans' hearts and showcased athletic prowess. View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland with pipers: A picturesque scene capturing Scottish heritage through haunting melodies played by skilled bagpipers. Saffron Walden/1909: This quaint town nestled in England exuded charm while embracing progress amidst changing times. Native American/Geronimo:The indomitable spirit of Geronimo resonated as he fought valiantly against oppression. The Mother:A powerful literary masterpiece by Maxim Gorky depicting the struggles faced by working-class families during this era. Errol Flynn/Robin Hood:The dashing Errol Flynn brought Robin Hood to life on screen captivating audiences worldwide. Errol Flynn/Warner:A collaboration between Errol Flynn and Warner Bros. , paving the way for iconic films that would define an era. Berne Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky USA:A historic landmark offering warm hospitality since 1909, a testament to enduring traditions.