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Belle Collection (#2)

"Belle: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of "Belle" as we explore various hints that take us on a captivating journey through history

Background imageBelle Collection: Le Panorama, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (print)

Le Panorama, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (print)
660938 Le Panorama, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBelle Collection: Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)

Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660930 Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBelle Collection: L'Esplanade des Invalides, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)

L'Esplanade des Invalides, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660927 L'Esplanade des Invalides, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBelle Collection: Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl with dog

Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl with dog
Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl in cherry and green check dress with dog. Robe de crepon blanc a pois jaune, robe de fillette en ecossais cerise et vert

Background imageBelle Collection: Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913

Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913
Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, designed by Kriegck, with red-lined cape. Habit nouveau par Kriegck. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Background imageBelle Collection: Jewelry by Veyer. Earrings, necklace and dragonfly bracelet

Jewelry by Veyer. Earrings, necklace and dragonfly bracelet in enamel and diamonds. Bijoux par Veyer. Pendants de cou joaillerie et emaux translucide, bracelet libellules emaux et diamants

Background imageBelle Collection: Young man in fashionable outfit with top hat and cane, 1912

Young man in fashionable outfit with top hat and cane, 1912. Mise d un jeune homme. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Bernard Boutet de Monvel from Tommaso Antonginis

Background imageBelle Collection: Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers

Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers, Grande robe du soir en brocart d argent, Perruque bleue, aigrettes

Background imageBelle Collection: La Belle Feronniere, mistress of King Francis

La Belle Feronniere, mistress of King Francis I of France. Possibly wife of a furrier, or a lawyer called Feron. She wears a simple chaperon headdress with brim, red velvet robe with wide sleeves

Background imageBelle Collection: Pier and Harbour, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Pier and Harbour, Littlehampton, West Sussex, with the paddle steamer Worthing Belle on the left and Arun Mill in the distance on the right. Date: circa 1905

Background imageBelle Collection: Carolina Otero - Spanish Actress and Dancer

Carolina Otero - Spanish Actress and Dancer
Carolina La Belle Otero (1868-1965) - Spanish Actress, Dancer and courtesan. Date: 1908

Background imageBelle Collection: The Southwold Belle at Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

The Southwold Belle at Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Background imageBelle Collection: Garrett Tractor number 32981 The Netley Belle

Garrett Tractor number 32981 The Netley Belle, reg. BJ 3282, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background imageBelle Collection: Ransomes Sims and Jefferies Engine - Langham Belle

Ransomes Sims and Jefferies Engine - Langham Belle
Ransomes Sims and Jefferies General Purpose Engine number 42036, Langham Belle, reg TL 2366, at Hinkley on 2 September 1972. Date: 1972

Background imageBelle Collection: Hispano HA. 1112-M1L Buchon G-HUNN - Black 14

Hispano HA. 1112-M1L Buchon G-HUNN - Black 14
Hispano HA.1112-M1L Buchon G-HUNN / Black 14, at Duxford for filming of Memphis Belle Date: 1987

Background imageBelle Collection: Belle Tout Lighthouse, Beach head, Victorian period

Belle Tout Lighthouse, Beach head, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Background imageBelle Collection: Lady Lindsay's Watford Belle, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland, October 1935 Date: 1935

Lady Lindsay's Watford Belle, Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland, October 1935 Date: 1935

Background imageBelle Collection: Bathing Belle

Bathing Belle
Pretty girl in a red bathing cap posing on the seashore. Date: circa 1920

Background imageBelle Collection: The Quayside - Izmir, Turkey

The Quayside - Izmir, Turkey. Date: circa 1904

Background imageBelle Collection: Study Of Jane Burden

Study Of Jane Burden
A portrait study of English embroiderer, Jane Burden, future wife of Pre-Raphaelite craftsman, William Morris, the study was for one of his famous paintings, La Belle Iseult. Date: circa 1857

Background imageBelle Collection: Sem

Sem
A portrait sketch of French caricaturist, Marie Joseph Georges Goursat dit Sem, who gained fame during the Belle Epoque. He is wearing an outdoor jacket, with an umbrella in his hand. Date: circa 1901

Background imageBelle Collection: Sada Yacco, La Belle Otero and Le Bargy

Sada Yacco, La Belle Otero and Le Bargy
A selection of three caricature sketches, including a portrait of Japanese geisha, actress and dancer, Sada Yacco, 1871-1946, a side profile study of Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias

Background imageBelle Collection: La Belle Madame Grenouil, Et Ses Adorateurs

La Belle Madame Grenouil, Et Ses Adorateurs
A group portrait sketch comprising of the central figure, Madame Grenouil, with a smug look on her face, surrounded by five older, adoring men. Date: circa 1901

Background imageBelle Collection: Portrait D'Albert Guillaume

Portrait D'Albert Guillaume
A portrait sketch of French painter and caricaturist, Albert Guillaume, 1873-1942. He is seen here, at work on a living room table, wearing a dressing gown

Background imageBelle Collection: French glamour postcard - La Belle de Miranda

French glamour postcard - La Belle de Miranda Date: circa 1910

Background imageBelle Collection: Hudson's Soap Advertisement

Hudson's Soap Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S. Hudson Limited, which shows a hooded girl leaning on a wall, smiling, with a basket containing a packet of Hudson's soap. Text reads

Background imageBelle Collection: Belle Bennett, American stage and screen actress

Belle Bennett, American stage and screen actress Date: 1931

Background imageBelle Collection: In a Cafe Chantant, Lewis Baumer, illustration of two women

In a Cafe Chantant, Lewis Baumer, illustration of two women
In a Cafe Chantant, by Lewis Baumer. Illustration of two women, seated, one smoking, one inebriated, patrons at the bar in the background

Background imageBelle Collection: Louise Abbema, artist, photographed in her studio

Louise Abbema, artist, photographed in her studio
Louise Abbema, artist, (30 October 1853 ?? 10 July 1927), French painter, sculptor, and designer. Abbema was a prominent artist of the Belle epoque movement in Paris

Background imageBelle Collection: Dutch Belle and her Beau

Dutch Belle and her Beau
A Dutch Belle and her Beau in front of their house, Holland. A highly archetypal scene, with the woman dressed in rural attire, as her partner tucks a tulip into her bodice in front of their house

Background imageBelle Collection: Joan Crawford and Mother

Joan Crawford and Mother
Film star Joan Crawford (190?-1977), born Lucille Le Seuer, with her mother Anna Belle Le Seuer. Crawford's actual birthdate is uncertain. Date: circa 1931

Background imageBelle Collection: The Southern Belle, railway train no. 1908

The Southern Belle, railway train no. 1908
London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Train The Southern Belle No. 1908

Background imageBelle Collection: Hispano HA. 1112-M1L Buchon Black 14

Hispano HA. 1112-M1L Buchon Black 14
Hispano HA.1112-M1L Buchon Black 14, at Duxford for filming of Memphis Belle Date: 1987

Background imageBelle Collection: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-8846 Pink Lady

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-8846 Pink Lady
Boeing B-17G-85-VE Flying Fortress F-AZDX Pink Lady (msn 8245, ex 44-8846), marked as B-17F 42-5703 Mother and Country for filming of Memphis Belle at Duxford

Background imageBelle Collection: Belle Toute Lighthouse - Eastbourne, Sussex

Belle Toute Lighthouse - Eastbourne, Sussex

Background imageBelle Collection: Belle Toute Lighthouse in distance - Eastbourne, Sussex

Belle Toute Lighthouse in distance - Eastbourne, Sussex

Background imageBelle Collection: Walkway and the German Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)

Walkway and the German Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660933 Walkway and the German Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBelle Collection: Sketch beautiful young woman bathing costume, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century

Sketch beautiful young woman bathing costume, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, beautiful young woman bathing costume, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century

Background imageBelle Collection: Beautiful young woman washing wish sponge and water in a bowl, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s

Beautiful young woman washing wish sponge and water in a bowl, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, beautiful young woman washing wish sponge and water in a bowl, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century

Background imageBelle Collection: Boeing B-17G Fortress N3703G - TANKER number 78

Boeing B-17G Fortress N3703G - TANKER number 78
Boeing B-17G-85-DL Fortress N3703G - TANKER number 78 (msn, ex 44-83546), seen painted as 41-24485 Memphis Belle, for the movie of the same name. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageBelle Collection: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress G-BEDF - 44-85784 Sally B

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress G-BEDF - 44-85784 Sally B (msn 8693), painted as Memphis Belle'. Date: circa 2000

Background imageBelle Collection: Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo)

Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo)
1700197 Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris in 1900)

Background imageBelle Collection: Postcard depicting a fashionable woman, c. 1910 (photo)

Postcard depicting a fashionable woman, c. 1910 (photo)
1700736 Postcard depicting a fashionable woman, c. 1910 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Woman, c. 1910, postcard)

Background imageBelle Collection: World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower

World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower
1730411 World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris)

Background imageBelle Collection: Brighton Belle, Southern Railway Pullman

Brighton Belle, Southern Railway Pullman by C.T. Howard

Background imageBelle Collection: Southern Belle leaving Victoria, pulled

Southern Belle leaving Victoria, pulled by Southern Railway No. 333 ?Remembrance? by C.T. Howard

Background imageBelle Collection: The Southern Belle, pulled

The Southern Belle, pulled by London, Brighton and South Coast Railway No. 421

Background imageBelle Collection: Bowness from Belle Isle

Bowness from Belle Isle by A. de Breanski, Junr




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"Belle: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of "Belle" as we explore various hints that take us on a captivating journey through history, locations, and even legends. From Waterloo Haye-Sainte to The Brighton Belle, let's embark on an adventure filled with intrigue and fascination. The story begins at Waterloo Haye-Sainte, where the echoes of battle still linger in the air. As we move forward in time, we find ourselves aboard The Brighton Belle - a luxurious train that once whisked passengers away to the vibrant city by the sea. Its successor, The Brighton Belle 2, continues this legacy of elegance and charm. Leaving behind land for waterways, our next stop is Boating at Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. Here, amidst serene surroundings and breathtaking views of nature's beauty unfolds a tale of tranquility. But not all stories are peaceful; some carry a rebellious spirit within them. In Upper Euclid Avenue Cleveland stands Woman Suffrage Headquarters - a place where brave women fought tirelessly for their rights during challenging times. As we shift gears from activism to entertainment, join us at the Bathing Belle Parade. Witness dazzling displays of fashion and style as bathing belles grace piers with their presence – capturing hearts along with attention. Speaking of captivating figures from history comes one notorious name: Belle Starr – an infamous bandit from the 19th century who defied conventions and left her mark on wild frontiers. Returning to historical events that shaped nations comes Waterloo Belle Alliance - symbolizing unity after fierce battles were fought. It reminds us how alliances can bring hope even in darkest times. Another significant meeting takes place at La Belle Alliance when Wellington and Blucher come together after triumph over Napoleon at Waterloo. Their encounter signifies victory against adversity – a moment etched forever in history books. Now let's delve into artistry as Leonardo da Vinci enters the stage.