1912 Collection (#4)

Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph)
1197975 Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph) by English School, (20th century); 101x152 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

GRAPES PUB, LIMEHOUSE
Situated directly on the north bank of the Thames, this splendid pubs timeless appeal is invigorating in an area transformed by 1980s property development and yuppiedom. Date: circa 1912

The Great Docks Strike of 1912 - Scene at Grays, Essex
The Great Docks (Docker s) Strike of 1912 - Scene at a Demonstration at Grays, Essex. The pre-war era witnessed massive industrial unrest as dockers, transport workers

Kirk and Saraski music hall aquatic acrobats. Sisters known as ?the aquatic marvels?. Performed dives, acrobatics and endurance feats in a tank of heated water

Mr Pickwick, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Mr Pickwick, Pickwick Papers. 1912

Two cats sit on a rooftop gazing at the full moon
A black and white cat sit on a rooftop gazing at the full moon; I don t know what they say to each other but I have often heard them talking. Date: circa 1912

High fashion evening hairstyles with accessories 1912
French models wearing elegant headdresses. Date: 1912

Evening hairstyles 1912
French women wearing evening headdresses. 1912

Advert for Raoul Shoe Company 1912
French footwear, womens shoes for all occasions, street, town, seaside, tennis, walking, evening and court. 1912

Oxo advertisement - Scott Antarctic expedition endorsement
Advertisement for Oxo as supplied to Captain Scott on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The advert quotes a letter from Scott who wrote

Winston Churchill kissing the Blarney Stone
Winston Churchill, then First Lord Admiralty, visiting Blarney Castle near Cork where he kissed the famous Blarney Stone Date: 1912

Field Marshal Lord Kitchener
Portrait of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener. Artist: Cyrus Cuneo Date: 1912

Suffragette Poetry Holloway Jingles. A collection of poems written in Holloway Prison during March and April 1912 and published by the Glasgow Branch of the Womens Social & Political Union

Autocar Poster -- French Grand Prix
Autocar Poster -- French driver Boillot in a blue Peugeot, chasing the American Bruce Brown in a red Fiat, in the French Grand Prix

Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption
A Young man heads out to sea in a small rowing boat named the Saucy Sue - she instructs him: " Mind you don t goo too far, Darling!

Death, the grim reaper. Turkish army defeated by Cholera, not by enemy, approaching Luleburgaz in disorder: 100 deaths per day. Illustration from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1 December 1912

First Balkan War (1912 - 1913) - Hand-to-hand combat
Hand-to-hand combat during the First Balkan War as Greek troops overun a Turkish gun battery. The war lasted from October 1912 to May 1913, pitted the Balkan League (Serbia, Montenegro, Greece)

Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659653 Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 90.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signe. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas. Dated 1912

British Military Recruitment Poster of 1912
Royal Scots Fusiliers. Colour photolithograph recruitment poster of 1912, showing battle honours and scenes of regimental history. Date: 1912

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1912

Fire engine with crew, Southgate, North London, WW1
Fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1914. The motor escape was made by Lloyd and Plaister, Wood Green, in 1912, and was used until 1924

Whalley station, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. General view of the station, looking north. 4 May 1912

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1912. Former president Theodore Roosevelt and President William Howard Taft battling for the Republican presidential nomination in a 1912 American cartoon

Oxo in the Antarctic - Captain Scott polar expedition
Advertisement for Oxo showing members of the ill-fated Captain Scott polar expedition to the South Pole enjoying an 11 o clock cup of OXO on board the Terra Nova

TITANIC: RE-CREATION, 1912. A Hollywood re-creation of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. No actual photograph of the event exists

TITANIC: SINKING, 1912. Contemporary sketches by a survivor of the sinking of the Titanic, April 14-15, 1912
TITANIC: SINKING, 1912. Contemporary sketches by a survivor of the sinking of the " Titanic, " April 14-15, 1912

TITANIC: SURVIVOR, 1912. Sidney Stuart Collett, a survivor of RMS Titanic. Photographed 19 April 1912

TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. With his feet crushed and frostbitten, second wireless operator of the Titanic leaves
TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. With his feet crushed and frostbitten, second wireless operator of the " Titanic" leaves the " Carpathia."

TITANIC: ICEBERG, 1912. The ice which sank the Titanic. The single cross, on the left-hand side of the ice-floe
TITANIC: ICEBERG, 1912. The ice which sank the " Titanic." The single cross, on the left-hand side of the ice-floe

TITANIC: SOAP AD, 1912. The White Star liner Titanic used in an English newspaper advertisement for Vinolia Otto toilet soap shortly before the liner sank, April 1912, in the Atlantic Ocean

Traders outside the New York Stock Exchange, 1912
Busy curb market outside the NY Stock Exchange, early 1900s. Halftone reproduction of an illustration

Bugatti Type 16 5-litre

Members of the Search Party who found Captain Scott
From left: Sub-lieutenant Gran, Petty-Officer Williamson and Mr E.W. Nelson (biologist), members of the relief party who discovered the bodies of Captain Scott

The spot where Captain Scott lies buried
A cross placed on top of a large cairn of snow marking the resting place of Captain Scott, Dr Wilson and Lieutenant Bowers

Robert Falcon Scott - at the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912) - who lost his life in an ill-fated race to be the first person to reach the South Pole

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

Raoul Shoe Company 1912
Chic Parisian footwear offered for sale in Regent St featuring a brogue shoe, fancy top boot, seaside shoe, French shoes and court shoe

Olympics / 1912 / Tennis X4
Tennis: mixed doubles final with Hannam and Dixon v. Aitchison and Roper-Barrett

Olympics / 1912 / Fencing
Fencing final between Belgium (Anspach) and Great Britain (Seligman)

Death Waits for Titanic
Death sits on the iceberg grinning, waiting for the Titanic to crash into it

Bon Ton Skiwear
For Chamonix: sensible yet stylish clothing includes gaiters & leggings, fringed scarf, knitted jumper, flat cap with earflaps; belted jacket & plaid skirt

Huge Old Oak Tree C1912
Major Oak: a huge oak tree believed to be 1500 years old, with a 35 foot girth and 64 foot base

Angels & Presents
An angel shows two small children their Christmas presents

Titanic Captain (Smith)
The captain of the SS Titanic - Captain E J Smith

Mr Jingle, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Mr Jingle, Pickwick Papers. 1912

Waterloo Railway Station, London 1912
The scene from the Waterloo Railway Station platform, London. Date: 1912

KENT / BIDDENDEN / 1912
Kent scenery: Biddenden Date: 1912

Monkey making flight at Bath Aviation Meeting 1912
At the first Bath Aviation Meeting, Little Nat (monkey) made an ascent with Mr. Hucks, a well known airman at the time, after being up a short time the pilot had to come down owing to engine

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"1912: A Year of Art, Adventure, and Tragedy" In the world of art, Marcel Duchamp's groundbreaking masterpiece "Nu descendant un escalier" captivated audiences with its avant-garde depiction of a nude figure descending a staircase. Painted in 1912, this iconic work challenged traditional notions of representation and marked a turning point in the history of modern art. Meanwhile, at Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham, dedicated doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to provide care for patients in need. Their selfless efforts exemplified the compassion and dedication that defined healthcare professionals during this era. On the seas, the RMS Carpathia sailed proudly as one of the most luxurious ocean liners of its time. Built in 1903, it would later gain fame for its heroic role in rescuing survivors from the ill-fated Titanic disaster just two years after our chosen year. The world also witnessed Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary composition "Rite of Spring. " The last page of its score symbolized an audacious departure from conventional musical structures and ignited controversy upon its premiere. This daring piece forever changed classical music. Sports enthusiasts embraced Scottish Curling as they skillfully slid stones across icy surfaces amidst breathtaking landscapes. The precision and strategy required showcased both physical prowess and mental acuity. While plans were being drafted for grand projects like the Titanic blueprint – an engineering marvel meant to redefine luxury travel – children found solace in Kensington Gardens' Peter Pan statue. Inspired by J. M. Barrie's beloved character, this enchanting sculpture brought joy to young hearts throughout 1912. Amidst all these cultural milestones, nature beckoned adventurers towards new frontiers. Captain Scott led his brave men on an arduous journey to reach the South Pole—a testament to human resilience against harsh conditions and their unwavering pursuit of discovery. Back on land at Cleethorpes Pier in 1912, families and friends gathered to enjoy the simple pleasures of seaside amusement.