1923 Collection (#10)

London Fire Brigade with fire engines
Petrol-driven fire escapes and steam-driven motor fire engine, London Fire Brigade Date: 1923

Franking machine at the London General Post Office Date: 1923

London policeman directing traffic Date: 1923

London policeman helps schoolchildren cross the road Date: 1923

Letters arrive for sorting at the London General Post Office Date: 1923

Firemen and fire engine at work in London Date: 1923

Chestnut Sunday, Bushey Park in May Date: 1923

Boy Scouts marching in the Lord Mayor's Show, London Date: 1923

William Morris Hughes Sculpture
A photograph showing a side profile view of a plaster sculpture of William Morris Hughes, Australian Prime Minister between 1915 and 1923, leading the country during World War 1. Date: circa 1925

The Ace of Spades
A portrait oil painting of a young girl, sat confidently on a table, with the ace of spades playing card placed on her lap, symbolising death or bad fortune. Date: circa 1924

Ursula Lutyens
A portrait oil painting of Ursula Lutyens, seated wearing a tailed bearskin hat. The image is referenced to a letter, sent by the artist to his son, Ben Nicholson, in Pasadena, California

The Blue Hat - Mrs. J. M. Hone
A portrait oil painting of Mrs. J. M. Hone, modelling in an angler's outfit, and a blue hat, with black feathers. Date: circa 1912

The Chalk Cliffs, Bulla
A landscape watercolour painting of the chalk cliffs of Bulla, in Melbourne, Victoria, from across the water. Date: circa 1923

Elizabeth at the Age of Seventeen
A portrait miniature painting of Elizabeth I, at the age of seventeen, when she was a Princess, part of the Royal collection at Windsor Castle

The Hermitage, Martigue
A pencil drawing of The Hermitage, a remote building in a rural area of France or possibly Australia. Date: circa 1923

The Fair Victorian
A portrait pencil drawing of a fair Victorian woman, looking very relaxed. Date: circa 1923

The Water's Edge
A drypoint etching of a large, gnarled and twisted tree by the water's edge, beside a fallen, bending one. Date: circa 1923

The Blue Mill
A watercolour painting showing a course of red sailed boats docked on a street canal outside the blue mill. Date: circa 1923

The Precipitous Town
A watercolour painting of a town with huge buildings, set in front of a tall, rocky mountain, lots of people are wandering the roads. Date: circa 1923

The Countess of Southampton
This portrait oil painting depicts Rachel de Ruvigny, the Countess of Southampton, as Fortune, wearing a flowing blue dress, resting on a shiny sphere, with a skull at her foot

The Curtain Illustration
An illustration in reference to a poem, written by Australian poet, Zora Bernice May Cross, showing a woman in a blue dress, hiding behind a stage curtain

W. & G. Dean Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for W. G. Dean Ltd, artists colourmen in Melbourne, Australia. The images show a male artist with a dripping paint palette. Date: circa 1923

Dort Caravan
A photograph of a Dort caravan, The caravan of art, which was used by Gayfield Shaw to represent the country's best artists across the more rural areas of Australia

The Home Magazine Cover Christmas
A magazine cover design for The Home, an Australian quarterly publication, specifically the special Christmas holiday number of 1923, showing a woman swooning on a railing

Smith's Weekly Photograph Advert
An advertisement portrait photograph, for Smith's Weekly, a magazine, which is promoting the travelogues of Mrs. T. H. Kelly, who visits the most interesting places in Europe. Date: circa 1923

The Palmolive Company Advertisement
An advertisement for the Palmolive Company, manufacturers of the skin oil for age slowing and complexion. The images show a man admiring the fresh skin of a woman

The Ambassadors Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for The Ambassadors Ltd, a large hotel and events venue in Sydney, Australia. Image shows a large dance hall, with couples scattered around. Date: circa 1923

Etched Bookplate Design
An etched bookplate design showing a large folded book, sat infront of a round landscape image of trees. Inscribed with the book owner, Rudolf Himmer. Date: circa 1923

City Woodcut
A cityscape woodcut print of a a progressively elevated group of buildings in New Zealand. Date: circa 1923

Bookplate Design
A bookplate design showing a small tree, stood infront of some distant mountains, the image is encircled by a ring pattern of kangaroos or wallabies

A Frosty Morn
A landscape painting of a frosty morning in a New Zealand countryside, with a stream trailing off from the foreground. Date: circa 1880-1900

Equihen, France
A landscape oil painting, featuring some vast hills, patterned with winding streams and pathways running between copses of trees. Date: circa 1923

October Morning
A landscape oil painting of two fields, divides by a row of trees, cows populate the foreground and background areas. Date: circa 1923

Portrait of Lady and Dog
A portrait oil painting of woman, seated in a floral patterned seat, infront of a similarly designed backdrop. She is petting the head of her greyhound dog. Date: circa 1923

The Wychelm, Winter
This oil painting shows two female flower sellers, holding some sprigs, which came from a basket, filled with them. Date: circa 1923

A Chinese Shawl
This oil painting portrays a woman, seated, wearing a Chinese shawl with her hands folded. A patterned fabric makes up the background. Date: circa 1923

Landscape Woodcut
A landscape woodcut print showing a row of trees lined over a hilltop, with billowing clouds emerging from behind, in New Zealand. Date: circa 1923

Mrs Allhusen
A portrait oil painting of Dorothy Allhusen, the wife os Augustus Henry Eden Allhusenmm, who was an English Conservative Party politician, who sat in the House of Commons from 1897 to 1906

The Buffet
A portrait oil painting showing a woman, wearing a floral patterned, yellow and blue dress, with a red plumed, black hat. She is standing, calmy infront of a table

The Home Magazine Cover Advertisement
An advertisement illustration, showing the design for the cover of the magazine The Home, an Australian quarterly publication, for the Spring number of September 1923

The Gramaphone Co, His Masters Voice Advert
An illustrated advertisement for The Gramaphone Co. Ltd, based in Sydney, showing the famous His Master's Voice logo. The picture shows a merry ballroom full of dancing couples

Bristol Myers Co Ipana Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Bristol Myers Co, promoting their Ipana toothpaste, a cleansing, antiseptic, flavoursome product which refreshes the mouth delightfully. Date: circa 1923

George Constant Louis Washington Coffee Ad
This portrait advertisement photograph shows Miss Pearl Osborne enjoying a cup of George Constant Louis Washington coffee. Date: circa 1923

Penfold's Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Penfolds Artists Materials, based in Sydney. The shield shaped image shows a group of people observing some paintings in a gallery. Date: circa 1923

Eastern & Australian Steamship Advertisement
This advertisement illustration shows a bridge, spanning a lotus pond. It is used as part of an advertisement for Eastern & Australian Steamship Co

Palmolive Shampoo Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Palmolive Co. Ltd, the image promotes their shampoo, by showing a young lady with flowing, shiny, golden hair. Date: circa 1923

Dearborn Advertisement Miss Rowena Ronald
A portrait advertisement illustration of Miss Rowena Ronald, the beautiful J. C. Williamson star, wearing a pink outfit, holding her necklace. Used to promote the cosmetic products of Dearborn Ltd

Across The Lake Macquarie
This landscape etching shows a view, looking across the Lake Macquarie, in New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1923

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"1923: A Year of Elegance, Innovation, and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time to the roaring twenties with a glass of bubbly as we explore the remarkable events and iconic creations that defined the year 1923. Raise your glasses to an exquisite Champagne Poster that adorned the walls of glamorous soirées, capturing the essence of celebration and sophistication. Meanwhile, W. Heath Robinson's imaginative illustrations transported us into whimsical worlds where anything seemed possible. Literature enthusiasts were captivated by "The Blue Stocking, " a literary gem penned by Reginald Higgins, which sparked intellectual conversations among society's brightest minds. In sports, a thrilling France/Ireland Rugby match in '23 left fans on the edge of their seats as these fierce competitors showcased their prowess on the field. And who could forget those majestic Salukis from 1925? These graceful creatures stole our hearts with their elegance and loyalty. Transportation took center stage when an illustration unveiled the magnificent Flying Scotsman 4472 locomotive - a symbol of engineering marvel that revolutionized train travel forever. Sailing through history, we find ourselves aboard Cutty Sark in 1923 - witnessing her grandeur as she gracefully glided across oceans like a true queen of maritime heritage. Mystery aficionados rejoiced at Hercule Poirot's debut appearance – Agatha Christie introduced this brilliant detective whose deductive skills would become legendary for years to come. For those seeking respite from bustling streets, Lyons Corner House became an oasis where friends gathered over tea or coffee while indulging in delectable treats amidst art deco surroundings - truly a haven for relaxation and conversation since its opening in 1931. Quenching our thirst was Pernis Super Anis – an irresistible beverage crafted from aromatic aniseed that delighted taste buds throughout Europe during this era; it was undoubtedly one sip worth savoring.