1911 Collection (#7)

COLIN IN SECRET GARDEN
Colin recovers his health

Coronation Exhibition
The Coronation Exhibition was held at White City, West London to celebrate the coronation of King George V

Nijinsky / Le Dieu Bleu
LE DIEU BLEU Costume design for Nijinsky in the role of Le Dieu Bleu

Cooking Crepes 1911
A French family watch mama toss crepes in a pan by the fire

Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter
The aviator Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter which he himself will transport by air to Windsor. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Berlin Motor Race Poster
A poster for a motor racing meeting on 12th and 22nd October at Berlin, Germany

Cambridge Eight 1911
The Cambridge Eight in Coronation Year

Pyotr Arkady Stolypin
PYOTR ARKADYEVICH STOLYPIN Russian prime minister from 1906 to 1911; he was assassinated

Scheherazade / Bal. Russes
SCHEHERAZADE Set design by Leon Bakst

Scott / Lunar Corona / 1911
Scotts last expedition - he was beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen. Scott did not make it back. Lunar corona over their camp

Queen Mary / Col Lith Down
QUEEN MARY Wife of George V in 1911

Corset Persephone, 1911
The veritable corset Persephone renders the sveltest Parisiennes even svelter

WOMENs DEPUTATION / 1911
Christabel Pankhurst & Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence on a deputation to Asquith & LLoyd George. Date: 17 November 1911

Shakespeare / Macbeth
Matheson Lang as Macbeth & Hilda Britton as Lady Macbeth

DRINKS AT MAXIMs 1911
The gentleman seems overwhelmed by the attentions of five - count them ! - five elegantly dressed cocottes who evidently use Maxims as their favourite watering hole

Actor in Role of Macbeth
Sir HERBERT DRAPER BEERBOHM TREE English actor-manager in the role of Macbeth

Alsace Festival, 1911
Happy vineyard workers dance through the fields during the fete de vendanges (vineyard festival) in Alsace, France

Social Scene Ascot 1911
A group of smartly dressed men and women enjoying a day out at Ascot

London Museum 1914
Starting life in 1911 in Kensington Palace, this Museum moves in 1914 to these premises at Lancaster House, St James, before going back to Kensington Palace after WW2

Titanic Leaves Belfast
The Titanic leaving Belfast, Ireland, for Southampton, England for its maiden voyage New York, USA. It was built in Belfast 1909-1911, and fitted and furnished there 1911-1912

Samuel Montagu
SAMUEL MONTAGU (born Montagu Samuel) first baron Swaythling Jewish merchant banker in London, statesman (MP for Whitechapel) philanthropist, promoted metric system etc

Airborne Animals
Why should mankind hog the blessings of aviation ? You ll think you ve seen everything when you ve seen an elephant fly !

CATTLE / YAK 1911
Yak

Astronomy / Greenwich 1911
GREENWICH OBSERVATORY The Astronomer Royal, Mr Frank Dyson, taking a reading with an altazimuth (a theodolite for determining the altitudes and azimuths of the heavens)

Royal Anglers
The younger children of king George V & Mary, fishing at Balmoral (the one holding the rod is presumably the future George VI)

William Booth / Empire
GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH English religious leader and founder of Salvation Army Photographed circa 1911

Birdie Reads Thermometer
Birdie Bowers reads the thermometer on the ramp

Jacobus Henricus Van t Hoff
JACOBUS HENRICUS VAN T HOFF Dutch chemist

Mendel / Inheritance / Mice
Diagram using real mice to show Mendels inheritance in mice theory

British factory exterior, as depicted on the cover of The Ironmonger magazine

InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel, Cannes, South of France

Nude Girl with Arms Outstretched, 1911. Creator: Egon Schiele
Nude Girl with Arms Outstretched, 1911. Egon Schiele never conformed to the canons of beauty in his portrayal of the human body, which he showed in uninhibited poses imbued with eroticism

Italians taking possession of Tripoli, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Italians taking possession of Tripoli, 1911. Shows Italian troops entering Tripoli, Libya during the Turco-Italian War (Italo-Turkish War) which took place between September 1911 and October 1912.

Wagner by Matzen, [1911?]. Creators: Bain News Service, Herman Matzen
Wagner by Matzen, [1911?]. Shows a statue of Richard Wagner by Herman N. Matzen dedicated in 1911 in Edgewater Park, Cleveland, Ohio.

Gen. Virbeck [i.e., Verbeck; Chandler Hale; Adm. Togo; [and] Gen. Grant, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Virbeck [i.e., Verbeck; Chandler Hale; Adm. Togo; [and] Gen. Grant, 1911. Shows men on the Lusitania welcoming Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro to New York City

BRIDGEPORT wreck, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
BRIDGEPORT wreck, between c1910 and c1915.

Traffic Squad Police, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Traffic Squad Police, 1911.

Oasis of Misturata, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Oasis of Misturata, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Misratah (Misrata), a seaport in Libya located in an oasis. Image may be related to the Italo-Turkish War of 1911.

J.E. Harriman's Aerocar, 1910 or 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.E. Harriman's Aerocar, 1910 or 1911. Shows patent drawing of John Emery Harriman.

Postmaster Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Postmaster Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, 1911.

Sopwith & Mrs. Chudoba, woman passenger, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Sopwith & Mrs. Chudoba, woman passenger, 1911. Shows aviator Thomas Sopwith (1888-1989) in an airplane.

Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911.

Farley [and] O'Connell, [1911?]. Creator: Bain News Service
Farley [and] O'Connell, [1911?]. Shows John Cardinal Murphy Farley (1842-1918), Archbishop of New York, and William Henry Cardinal O'Connell (1859-1944), Archbishop of Boston

President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y., 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
President William H. Taft at Grand Army of the Republic Convention, Rochester, N.Y., 1911.

Breaking garbage strike at $5 day, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Breaking garbage strike at $5 day, 1911. Shows horse-drawn garbage wagons collecting trash during a New York City garbage strike, Nov. 8-11, 1911.

White Wings under police protection, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
White Wings under police protection, 1911. Shows men dressed in white uniforms and hats sweeping garbage in the streets, during a New York City garbage strike, Nov. 8-11, 1911.

Garbage strike, crowd around carts, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Garbage strike, crowd around carts, 1911. Shows crowd in foreground with garbage wagons and police in background, during a garbage strike in New York City, Nov. 8-11, 1911

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In the year 1911, a time of great change and diverse events unfolded. The world witnessed the rise of capitalism, symbolized by the iconic Capitalist Pyramid that showcased wealth distribution. Meanwhile, American socialists rallied for equality with their powerful poster advocating for a fairer society. Amidst this backdrop, Sherlock Holmes delved into his detective work while occasionally slipping into moments of reverie, pondering life's mysteries. In an unexpected twist, a dachshund choir had a dress rehearsal, showcasing their adorable talents to captivated audiences. The majestic RMS Olympic sailed across oceans under the White Star Line flag, carrying passengers on unforgettable journeys. Simultaneously in Spain, Alcazar Tejedor left behind his artistic legacy as he bid farewell to the world in 1911. Leamington Spa flourished as a vibrant town during this era; its charm and beauty attracting visitors from far and wide. Cid Officers took on new roles as dockers - adapting to changing times and embracing different professions. A garden guide demonstrated expertise by delicately extracting weeds from meticulously maintained lawns - ensuring nature's splendor remained untarnished. A chromolithograph devotional card featuring The Virgin Mary brought solace and comfort to those seeking spiritual guidance. Winston Churchill made history at Sidney Street Siege in East London - displaying courage amidst chaos and leading with conviction. The suffrage movement gained momentum with Votes For Women posters spreading across America in 1911 - marking an important step towards gender equality. Meanwhile, Marie Curie continued her groundbreaking scientific research that would forever shape our understanding of radioactivity and earn her well-deserved recognition throughout history. As we reflect upon the year 1911 through these intriguing hints scattered across various realms of human endeavor – politics, artistry, exploration – we are reminded of how each moment shapes our collective narrative and propels us forward into an ever-evolving future.