1934 Collection (#4)

Baba Beaton
Barbara ( Baba ) Beaton (1912 - 1973), Mrs Alec Hambro, younger sister of Cecil Beaton and the subject of many of his early portraits

Dodie Smith at home in Essex
Dorothy Gladys (Dodie) Smith (1896 - 1990), English novelist and playwright whose works include the play Autumn Crocus and the childrens novel

MG K3 Supercharged

The Artist at Work by Fred Pegram
Colour illustration by Fred Pegram of a red-haired woman at her dressing-table, applying a mist of perfume from a bottle

The Promenade Percies
A motorcycle acrobat troupe called The Promenade Percies practise their act involving balance on a trapeze attached to the bike

Womens League of Health & Beauty
Page from The Sketch reporting on the Womens League of Health and Beauty, who were in the midst of preparing for a big display at the Royal Albert Hall in 1934

NORWICH TERRIER
Ch: Biffin of Beaufin. Owned by Mrs Mainwaring. Date: 1934

Rear-Gunner Camera-Gun on an Aircraft for Aerial-Photography Date: 1934

Airport Scene Paris 1934
A De Havilland Dragon of Hillmans Airways and a private Swiss plane on the runway at Paris airport, France. Date: 1934

Not a Word! Personalities at the Derby by The Tout
Not a Word! Everyone know this years Derby winner. What they may be doing just before the race on June 6. Caricatures of notable personalities of the turf drawn by The Tout for The Tatler magazine

The Grand Idea, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous illustration showing the commotion caused by a jockey jumping through a hedge at Aintree rather than over it. Bateman (1887-1970)

Bas relief from the Anzac Memorial - Sydney, Australia
Bronze Bas relief from the Anzac War Memorial by Rayner Hoff - Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia - showing the landing of troops at Gallipoli, Dardanelles Front, WW1. Date: circa 1934

Raleigh Three-Wheeler car Camping on Dartmoor
Raleigh 3-wheeler car, the Raleigh Safety Seven (introduced in 1933) taken on a camping jaunt onto Dartmoor. Raleigh shut down their Motor Department in 1935 Date: circa 1934

Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeos at Montlhery 1934. Car 6 is Varzis car and 12 is Chirons winning car

Give first priority to gathering the Soviet harvest! : Russian Soviet poster, 1934, by Maria Voron
RUSSIA: COLLECTIVE FARM. " Give first priority to gathering the Soviet harvest!" : Russian Soviet poster, 1934, by Maria Voron

LCC-LFB Serious office fire, Farringdon Street EC4
Two turntable ladders deployed at an office building fire in Farringdon Street, City of London, 16 November 1934. The top of the turntable ladder on the left is totally engulfed in the swirling black

LCC-LFB Dual purpose appliances (pump escape)
Introduced into the London Fire Brigade in 1934, dual purpose appliances meant that the ladders the fire engines carried were interchangeable

SEAN O CASEY (1800-1964). Irish playwright. Photographed in 1934

Tatler front cover of Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Front cover of The Tatler with a portrait of Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), military leader and founder of the Boy Scout movement. Date: 31st January 1934

Lyrics by Anne Boleyn
Words by Anne Boleyn entitled O Death Rock Me On Sleep accompanied by an illustratio of the ill-fated Queen looking rather tragic. Date: 1934

1934 G. P. O telephone advertisement
Advertisement for some rather eye-catching handmicrophone instrument in fine colours such as Chinese red, jade green and ivory white. The dial is chromium plated and the flex is silk-covered in grey

Seminole Indians - USA, Florida, Everglades
The Everglades, Florida, USA. Seminole Indians on the Tamiami Trail. The Kitchen of Chesnut Billys Indian Camp. The Tamiami Trail was opened in 1928

Mrs and Mrs Charles Sweeny at The Embassy Club
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny (Mrs Charles Sweeny was formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll)

Ice Hockey by Rene Vincent
Illustration showing a muscular ice hockey player with his doting girlfriend

Ice skater
Illustration showing a lady skating on ice

Sea monster discovered in British Columbia
Possibly the last specimen that survived of Behrings sea cow (Rhytina Stelleri) discovered on the shores of the Henry Island, British Columbia

Dr. Beebes Bathysphere, August 1934
Photograph of Dr. William Beebes bathysphere being lowered into the sea off St. George, Bermuda, 11th August 1934. On this occasion Dr

Trail left by the Loch Ness Monster?
Photographic results from a four week search organised by Sir Edward Mountain into the existence of the Loch Ness Monster

Rollercoaster / Yarmouth
Giant Scenic Railway at Great Yarmouth

CITY OF NAGPUR LINER
passenger liner of the Ellerman line, sailing to India via South Africa

Gerald Du Maurier / T&c
GERALD DU MAURIER English actor-manager, in the role of Arsene Lupin

Elgar Elliot Fry
EDWARD ELGAR English composer

Grass Snake Aesculapius
Couleuvre d Esculape

Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c. 1934 (oil on canvas)
1769657 Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c.1934 (oil on canvas) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 81.3x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores)

Norma Shearer, Canadian actress. Date: 1934

Fall / Kerry Blue Terrier / Champion Princeton Hell-Of-A-Fellow
Kerry Blue Terrier Champion Princeton Hell-Of-A-Fellow owned by Mrs Handy Date: 1934

The Stephen Courtaulds and their pet Lemur
Reproduction of a painting by L Campbell Taylor R.A. of Sir Stephen Lewis Courtauld and his wife Virginia and their pet ring-tailed lemur

Park Court, Park Road, Uxbridge. 1st June 1934

Mersey Tunnel Opening, Liverpool, July 1934 by King George IV and Queen Mary

Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 20223, Supreme
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 20223 Built: 1934 Registration: EU 5313 Class: B6 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 10 Name: Supreme Date: 1970s-1980s

The Suez Canal - The Casino. 1934

Steamships - Asturias
Turbine passenger liner of the Royal Mail Lines employed on the South American run Date: 1934

1934 Riley Imp driven by Mike Hawthorn at Goodwood. Creator: Unknown
1934 Riley Imp driven by Mike Hawthorn at Goodwood

Tablet Lord Prayer Greek Church Pater Noster
Tablet of the Lords Prayer in Greek in Church of Pater Noster, Mt. of Olives. 1934, Jerusalem, Israel

Princess Elizabeth meets a pony at the Richmond Horse Show
June 15th 1934 - Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022) meets a champion pony at the Richmond Horse Show (a class of entry she was apparently particularly interested in). Date: 1934

Elgars Birthplace
SIR EDWARD ELGAR This small cottage in Broadheath, Worcestershire was the birthplace of Elgar. He was born here in June 1887. Date: 1857 - 1934

Advert / Air to Paris 1934
Imperial Airways to Paris and home again the same day! Date: 1934

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In the year 1934, a myriad of remarkable events and iconic moments unfolded. The Turin Shroud Face captivated the world with its enigmatic presence, leaving many in awe of its mysterious origins. Meanwhile, on the silver screen, Ginger Rogers gracefully danced her way into our hearts alongside her partner Fred Astaire, showcasing their unparalleled chemistry. Cecil Aldin's artwork titled "Ticked Off" stirred emotions as it depicted a scene filled with frustration and annoyance. In the realm of science, a histological diagram of a mammalian retina shed light on the intricate complexities of vision. An advertisement for Sandeman Port enticed connoisseurs to indulge in its rich flavors and velvety texture. Amidst all this excitement, an infamous image emerged capturing what appeared to be the elusive Loch Ness Monster lurking beneath Scotland's waters. The invention of a transportable cider press revolutionized traditional methods of cider-making, making it more accessible than ever before. Thrilling spectators from around the globe was an International Air Display and Races Poster that promised adrenaline-pumping aerial feats. Tragically marking this year was the passing of Marie Curie; her groundbreaking discoveries forever etched in history books. Croydon Airport stood as a bustling hub for aviation enthusiasts who marveled at planes taking flight amidst clouds painted by golden sunsets. A poignant photograph captured Marie Curie herself—a symbol of perseverance and brilliance—whose legacy continues to inspire generations even after her departure from this world. As we reflect upon 1934, we are reminded that within one year lie countless stories waiting to be discovered and cherished for years to come.