1928 Collection (page 6)

Sir Roderick Impey Murchison
SIR GEORGE OTTO TREVELYAN 2nd BARONET TREVELYAN English politician and historian

George Otto Trevelyan
SIR GEORGE OTTO TREVELYAN second baronet Trevelyan English politician and historian

Denmark / Helsingor 1928
Helsingor: Kronborg Castle

Bosnia / Mostar 1928
Mostar: the river

French Philately Manual
Albert Laplanches popular guide to stamp collecting

Bremen Launched
In her heyday this fine German liner wins the Atlantic record, but in WW2 she becomes a naval accommodation ship, destroyed by fire in 1941

Choose your Ideology
Choose whichever ideology suits you - church or conservative, scientist or communist, none is any better than the others

Sikorsky Bomber
Igor Sikorsky designed this bomber for the United States Army, with a 30 metre wing span, and an anticipated speed of 225 km/h

Boss and Secretary 1928
A secretary stands beside her boss, seated at a desk whose size indicates his importance

Pole Star and Plough
The constellation of the PLOUGH, and the POLE STAR

Spiral Nebula
SPIRAL NEBULA

Varese Shoes 1928
A smiling young lady with a kiss curl on her forehead holds aloft a dainty pair of court style shoes with an ankle strap

Library Interior
A library in the 18th century style designed by Trollope Studios

Register Thought Waves
Registering human thought waves

Fur Trimmed Wrap 1928
Blonde model in a fur trimmed wrap / jacket in a highly ornate fabric which like her dress is based on ethnic or archaeological textiles. Her shoes are in silver kid

TOBOGGANISTs FLURRY 28
A tobogganist stirs up a flurry of snow

Advertising / Food / Pasta
Gaby Pastina Gelatinosa may sound disgusting, it may look disgusting, but its frightfully good for the young, the old, the sick and the feeble

Hh Asquith / Vfair 1904
Herbert Henry Asquith Statesman

Herbert Henry Asquith Statesman

Whitehall Court London Building Circa 1928 A©Mirrorpix
Whitehall Court London Building Circa 1928 © Mirrorpix

The wireless transmission room at Croydon Aerodrome, London, England which was re-opened in 1928
3058465 The wireless transmission room at Croydon Aerodrome, London, England which was re-opened in 1928. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935 by Unknown photographer

Foto Steamer Anglo Canadian, 1928, Belfast Daily Exp
950768 Foto Steamer Anglo Canadian, 1928, Belfast Daily Exp. by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

A rare fan-shaped panel moulded lamp with two tigers stalking through foliage, c.1928 (glass on bronze stand)
1194894 A rare fan-shaped panel moulded lamp with two tigers stalking through foliage, c.1928 (glass on bronze stand) by Argy-Rousseau

Portrait of Michel Fokine (1880-1942) Detail, 1928. Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Portrait of Michel Fokine (1880-1942) Detail, 1928

The lost boat (Le navire perdu), 1928. Creator: Savinio, Alberto (1891-1952)
The lost boat (Le navire perdu), 1928. Private Collection

La sieste, 1928. Creator: Savinio, Alberto (1891-1952)
La sieste, 1928. Private Collection

Aga Margarine, 1928. Creator: D'Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Aga Margarine, 1928. Private Collection

Poster for the exhibition The Slav Epic (Slovanská epopej), 1928. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Poster for the exhibition The Slav Epic (Slovanska epopej), 1928. Private Collection

The Peruvian dancer Helba Huara, on tour with A Night in Spain, 1928 - she had a unique style using ethnic dances (Peruvian and Spanish) and was exotic looking wearingnumerous original costumes Date

Britannia in profile with shield and trident Date: 1928

Foden Steam Wagon AN9568 London Pride (msn 13138), built 1928, at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. (Foden Trucks was a British truck)

Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928. The cannon was captured during the Crimean War at Sevastopol in 1855

Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the picturesque village of Steventon in Oxfordshire, June 1928. A row of pretty villas and cottages line the road opposite an avenue of trees

Falmouth, Cornwall, 1928
A view of Falmouth from Flushing, Cornwall, August 1928. The harbour is teeming with small boats and sailing yachts as the Cornish summer is at its height

Flushing, Cornwall, 1928
A view of Flushing from Greenbank, Falmouth in August 1928. There are lots of pleasure boats and yachts in the harbour. A group of children are enjoying the summer by paddling in the water

King Amanullah of Afghanistan
Amanullah Khan - King of Afghanistan (1892-1960). The King and Queen Souriya visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

Queen Souriya of Aghanistan - Wife of King Amanullah of Afghanistan. The couple visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

King George V opens the Tyne Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
King George V opens the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Date: 1928

GWR Third class sleeping carriage, 1928
Third class sleeping carriages were introduced in the late 1920s to provide affordable overnight travel for passengers. This image shows four women sharing a carriage with bunk beds

Chimes 1928
Paul Klee

Take Your Dog With You By Rail postcard

Vintage travel poster - Roger Broders (1883-1953) CALVI BEACH, CORSICA, 1928

Fashion plate for Mabs Fashions magazine January 1928 Fashion plate for Mabs Fashions magazine

Kobe, Japan - A komuso (monk of the Fuke sect) wearing a basket hat (tengai or tengui) and playing the shakuhachi bamboo flute. Date: 1928

Jolly Nellie (642 pounds) - whilst at an exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. From the small coal mining community of Jobs near the Athens-Hocking county line

Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Japan. Completed in 1745 as a private strolling garden and villa for the local feudal lords, and opened to the public in 1875

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

Electric Permanent Waving Machine 1928
A permanent electric waving machine, medusa, Serpents, exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibition. Date: 1928

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Step back in time to the year 1928, where elegance and luxury reigned supreme. Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira beckons with its captivating advertisement, promising a getaway like no other. As you stroll through the pages of history, an enchanting rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier catches your eye, reminding you of the beauty that can be found even amidst turbulent times. In the world of cinema, 1928 witnessed the birth of iconic partnerships. Laurel and Hardy grace the screen with their timeless humor, sharing a laugh with a police officer in their silent film 'Leave Them Laughing'. Meanwhile, MGM introduces us to their majestic lion logo that would become synonymous with cinematic greatness. Across continents and oceans, construction efforts unite communities as they witness the building of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's Tyne Bridge. A symbol of resilience and progress for generations to come. Amidst all this grandeur, Miss Richmond poses gracefully alongside her loyal deerhounds - a testament to both elegance and companionship. Coco Chanel's influence continues to shape fashion trends as her innovative designs captivate hearts around the globe. The Twelfth of July celebrations in Portadown ignite fervor among its residents as they commemorate tradition and heritage. In bustling Bermondsey stands LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station - a guardian against flames that threaten London's streets. Taking flight into new horizons is Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon - an invitation for adventure soaring through endless skies. And what better way to unwind than indulging in Buchanan's Whisky? Its advert promises moments filled with warmth and sophistication. Finally, we encounter Che Guevara captured mid-smoke; his image forever etched into our collective consciousness as a symbol of revolution and defiance. As we reflect upon these glimpses from 1928, we are reminded that within every moment lies stories waiting to be discovered – tales that transport us across time.