Binoculars Collection (#23)

Princess Elizabeth at the Aldershot Tattoo
The Duchess of York hands her daughter, Princess Elizabeth, a pair of binoculars at the Aldershot Tattoo. 1932

The Queen and Queen Mother at the races
The Queen and her mother in a happy mood at Hurst Park, after the Queen Mothers horse, Devon Loch, had won the New Century Steeplechase

French Generals Joffre and Castelnau
French Generals Joffre (centre) and Castelnau (right), talking to a cavalry officer (left) in a cuirassier helmet on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Major von Wienskow inspecting Turkish regiment, Nazareth
Major von Wienskow (or Wienskowski) of the Prussian Army inspecting a Turkish regiment in Nazareth during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918

Marshal Foch on the Western Front near Arras, France
Marshal Ferdinand Foch (left) with two other French army officers on the Western Front north of Arras, France, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Bohm-Ermolli command post, Czernowitz (Chernivtsi)
Soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian Army at the command post of army commander General Eduard von Bohm-Ermolli (1856-1941) (seen here behind the table, wearing the darker cap)

Jackie Coogan on the Leviathan
Jackie Coogan (John Leslie Coogan 1914-1984) - child star of silent films (famously starring alongside Charle Chaplin in The Kid )

Parisian Racegoer
A chic Parisienne watches the race through her binoculars. Date: 1900

Theatre from a Box 1916
A group of four theatre goers, three women and one man, in a box watching showgirls Date: 1916

Binoculars 1901
Binoculars manufactured by Voigtlander & Sohn A.G. Date: 1901

Man and woman with binoculars in hide, Loch of Kinnordy RSPB Nature Reserve, Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland, november

Ornithologists with binoculars, surveying birds along road, Socotra, Yemen, december

Birdwatchers with binoculars, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, december

Person looking at wildlife through binoculars from inside car, Norfolk, England, december

Ornithologists with binoculars, surveying birds in wadi along road, Socotra, Yemen, december

Looking out from Island mere hide at RSPB Minsmere Suffolk, a great place to watch birds and wildlife with binoculars

Deer stalker spying for Red Deer (Cervus (Cervus elaphus), deer management on moorland, Abernethy National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, october

Mature birdwatcher with binoculars and telescope, looking over coastal marshland, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, april

Two birdwatchers with binoculars, birding in foothill rainforest, El Valle, Panama

Group of birdwatchers with binoculars and telescopes, Jupp's View, Pulborough Brooks, RSPB Reserve, West Sussex, England, february

Spotter sitting at front of safari vehicle, in wetland habitat with rainbow, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Ocellated Lizard (Timon lepidus) adult female, basking on rock in habitat, watched by person with binoculars, France

woman with binoculars
Woman looks through a binoculars facing camera wide angle view

Boy using binoculars
MODEL RELEASED. Boy using binoculars in a wood in autumn. Binoculars contain magnifying lenses that are used to view distant objects

Technology for soldiers
A dummy modelling some of the technology available for the modern-day soldier, including ruggedised laptop, binoculars, GPS navigation receiver, communications devices

Viewing a solar eclipse. Pair of binoculars on a telescope projecting an image of a solar eclipse onto a sheet of white card

WWII: SONG SHEET. American World War II anti-Japanese song sheet cover, c1942

KOREAN WAR: BUNKER HILL. A Marine observes the results of artillery action during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 12-16 August 1952

Young boy looking through binoculars Norfolk summer

Britannia and Eve magazine, September 1935
Front cover illustration featuring a beautiful dark-haired 1930s woman with huge hazel eyes, wearing a light blue evening gown and clutching a pair of binoculars

Britannia and Eve magazine, November 1940
Front cover illustration featuring an attractive and well turned-out 1940s model wearing a red headscarf and holding a pair of binoculars

Petersburg, Virginia, from General Lees headquarters
The Civil War in America : a view of Petersburg, Virginia, and its suburbs from General Lees headquarters. The upper panorama is intended to join the lower one end to end

New Ideas in Travel for Holidays and Leave
Cover illustration for New Ideas in Travel for Holidays and Leave. A man stands on the deck of a ship, looking through binoculars at a yacht passing by on the sea

Telescope Man - Westminster
A wonderful photographic postcard depicting Big Bens Telescope Man under the Boadicea Statue, Westminster. The statue was sculpted by Lord Thomas Thorneycroft (1815 - 1865)

Brigadier Cotterill-Hill wades ashore - Burma
Ramree Island on the Burma coast invaded. Brigadier Cotterill-Hill, commanding the 71st Indian brigade, wades ashore - 194"

Turkish cavalry Officer - WWI
Turkish cavalry officer in field uniform, 1914 - 1915

Fashions July 1875
Polonaise: in lilac stripes with vandyked trim, open jacket bodice, corset front beneath or in brown plaid. Both have elaborate cuffs. Girl: double-breasted coat

Two Ladies at the Beach
Two splendidly dressed ladies, one in grey dress with red detailing, the other in green floral gown with ruched neckline, at a lake or beach; one holds binoculars

Advert Hosiery & Underwe
Hosiery and underwear from The Allen A Company

Advert / Daks Trousers
DAKS trousers

Game spotting on safari, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, Africa

Masai guide, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock
The Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Explorer transits Lemaire Channel in late evening light on the west side of the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica

Cat - tabby kitten next to binoculars & ornaments
LA-5836 Cat - tabby kitten next to binoculars & ornaments Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cat - tabby kitten sitting next to binoculars
LA-5837 Cat - tabby kitten sitting next to binoculars Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tony Cooper a volunteer bird surveyor for the British Trust for Ornithology
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A woman birdwatching off Cape Cornwall, Cornwall, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A woman birdwatching off sea cliffs on Cape cornwall in Cornwall, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Through the Lens of History: Exploring Binoculars in Various Contexts" Cartoon Characters and Reverend Stewart Headlam: Join us on a whimsical journey as we explore the world through binoculars, just like your favorite cartoon characters or even Reverend Stewart Headlam. Army Recruitment Poster, 1960s: Uncover the secrets behind army recruitment posters from the 1960s, where brave soldiers relied on their trusty binoculars to spot enemies and protect our nation. The Visionary Commander: Step into history with General Bernard Law Montgomery of the 8th Army in 1942, whose strategic brilliance was enhanced by his keen observation skills using binoculars. Advert for Curry & Paxton Binoculars, 1934: Discover how Curry & Paxton revolutionized optics in 1934 with their state-of-the-art binocular technology that brought distant objects closer than ever before. Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg's Perspective: Delve into World War I with a German postcard featuring Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg utilizing binoculars—an intriguing glimpse into how leaders viewed battlefields from afar. Zeiss Optics' Domination: Learn why "No enemy sub will dare lift its eye if you lend your Zeiss o, " as this iconic slogan highlights the superior quality of Zeiss binocular lenses during wartime. Socializing at Ascot Cup Day: Experience the elegance of Ascot Cup Day, where fashionable attendees used stylish binoculars to catch every thrilling moment on the racetrack while socializing amongst high society. Bystander Magazine Cover - Summer Number 1933: Transport yourself back to summer nostalgia as you flip through Bystander magazine's captivating front cover showcasing people enjoying outdoor activities while peering through their trusted pair of binoculars. Ismail Enver Pasha's Perspective.