February Collection (#7)

Client: Harvey Nichols - models P Parnter and R Chance in fancy black straw hats - February 8, 1946 Date: 1946

Harper's Bazaar - Margaret Lockwood - Molyneux Dress
Client: Harper's Bazaar - Margaret Lockwood - location legendary socialite Chips Channon's house at 5 Belgrave Square - Molyneux Dress - February 4, 1942 Date: 1942

Client: Vanity Fair - cotton maternity dress - April Ashley
Client: Vanity Fair - model April Ashley (1935-2021) in a striped cotton maternity dress, reading a letter- February 17, 1961. Location - 43 Campden Hill Road. Date: 1961

Client: Vanity Fair - cotton maternity dress - April Ashley
Client: Vanity Fair - model April Ashley (1935-2021) in a check cotton maternity dress, holding a tea tray- February 17, 1961. Location - 43 Campden Hill Road. Date: 1961

Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer (2/2). February 25 1952. Date: 1952

Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer (1/2). February 25, 1952. Date: 1952

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek
03.02.2007 Eastern Creek, Australia, Robbie Kerr, Driver of A1Team Great Britain - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 7, Eastern Creek

Illustration celebrating the leap year, the time when it was acceptable for women to propose marriage to men
5616416 Illustration celebrating the leap year, the time when it was acceptable for women to propose marriage to men, 1888 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Calendar for February with figures of David and St. Andrew, quote from Romans, disciples, birds, fish and castles
5912923 Calendar for February with figures of David and St. Andrew, quote from Romans, disciples, birds, fish and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 8, Durban
25.02.2007 Durban, South Africa, Stop of Christian Murchison, Driver of A1Team Singapore and Enrico Toccacelo, Driver of A1Team Italy - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 8, Durban

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220558 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 6, Eastern Creek
01.02.2008 Sydney, Australia, Edoardo Piscopo (ITA), driver of A1 Team Italy - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 6, Eastern Creek

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top)
532048 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top) while friends in his study at Boston listen to his lecture - 12 February 1877

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris - the first German in Paris, February 1871. Wood engraving c1880
530576 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris - the first German in Paris, February 1871. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): General Frederick Roberts (1832-1914) at his headquarters at Sherpore Cantonments
530487 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): General Frederick Roberts (1832-1914) at his headquarters at Sherpore Cantonments, February 1880. Wood engraving March 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to
535790 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to

St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning
530677 St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning, 27 February 1880. Wood engraving, London, March 1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815
542555 Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815, welcomed by his supporters

Diver in diving suit inspecting a wreck at Le Havre, France, 1892 (print)
545236 Diver in diving suit inspecting a wreck at Le Havre, France, 1892 (print); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 13 February 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A1GP 2008/09, Rd 5, Gauteng
20.02.2009 Johannesburg, South Africa, Parthiva Sureshwaren (IND), driver of A1 Team India - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09, Round 5, Gauteng

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Tsar NIicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia from 1894, reviewing Cossacks
530180 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Tsar NIicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia from 1894, reviewing Cossacks. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 28 February 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek
04.02.2007 Eastern Creek, Australia, Grid Girl - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 7, Eastern Creek, Sunday Race 1 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

A Cut from the Rare First Edition of Spenser's "Shepherd's Calendar" (litho)
8647356 A Cut from the Rare First Edition of Spenser's "Shepherd's Calendar" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship Birkenhead off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852
535483 Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship Birkenhead off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852.; (add.info.: Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship Birkenhead off Simon's Bay South)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres)

Pisces represented by two fish from a series of reliefs depicting planetary symbols
BEN85118 Pisces represented by two fish from a series of reliefs depicting planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets

Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815
542500 Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815, welcomed by his supporters

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank
531859 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank. Save money by giving up drink (alcohol) From Punch, London

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882
530639 Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry)
529631 The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525 (tapestry); (add.info.: It was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port
528377 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun) 8 February 1904, battle inconclusive. Japanese Print 1904

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847, also known as Battle of Angostura
528698 Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847, also known as Battle of Angostura. Mexicans under Santa Anna in green

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 7, Durban
22.02.2008 Durban, South Africa, Congfu Cheng (CHN), driver of A1 Team China - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 7, Durban, Friday Practice - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 8, Durban
25.02.2007 Durban, South Africa, Crash of Adrian Zaugg, Driver of A1Team South Africa, Ananda Mikola, Driver of A1Team Indonesia, Nur Ali, Driver of A1Team Pakistan, Allam Khodair

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 7, Durban
22.02.2008 Durban, South Africa, John Martin (AUS), driver of A1 Team Australia - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 7, Durban, Friday Practice - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 6, Eastern Creek
02.02.2008 Sydney, Australia, Joao Urbano (POR), driver of A1 Team Portugal - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 6, Eastern Creek

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 6, Eastern Creek
02.02.2008 Sydney, Australia, Fairuz Fauzy (MAL), driver of A1 Team Malaysia - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 6, Eastern Creek

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 7, Durban
22.02.2008 Durban, South Africa, Marcel Fassler (SUI), driver of A1 Team Switzerland - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 7, Durban

Crown Prince Germany at front, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crown Prince Germany at front, 1915. German Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) visiting a military unit in Argonne, France in Feb. 1915 during World War I

German 5.9 gun captured by British, 13 Feb 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
German 5.9 gun captured by British, 13 Feb 1917. British Royal Artillery officers of the 9th Division examining a German 5.9 inch howitzer captured in the west bank of Happy Valley

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldier bathing at E´taples, France during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers outside tents at E´taples, France during World War I

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldiers and horses at E´taples, France during World War I

A1GP 2008/09, Rd 5, Gauteng
22.02.2009 Johannesburg, South Africa, Daniel Morad (LEB), driver of A1 Team Lebanon - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09, Round 5, Gauteng

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek
01.02.2007 Eastern Creek, Australia, Karl Reindler, Driver of A1Team Australia at Sydney Harbour Bridge - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 7, Eastern Creek

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 7, Durban
24.02.2008 Durban, South Africa, Neel Jani (SUI), driver of A1 Team Switzerland - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 7, Durban

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 7, Durban
22.02.2008 Durban, South Africa, Wesleigh Orr (RSA), driver of A1 Team South Africa - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 7, Durban

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 8, Durban
24.02.2007 Durban, South Africa, Neel Jani, Driver of A1Team Switzerland - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 8, Durban, Saturday Practice - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

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February: A month of historic milestones, celestial wonders, and profound visions. In the realm of craftsmanship, February witnessed the artistry of Dry Stone Walling standing tall as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. As the world grappled with the turmoil of war, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth in 1940 during the Second World War, symbolizing hope amidst chaos. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed proudly through treacherous waters, exemplifying Australia's unwavering commitment to peacekeeping. Yet not all tales from it can heroic; it also sheds light on society's struggles. The shadows cast by intemperance remind us of our collective responsibility towards responsible drinking habits. Amidst these trials and tribulations emerged moments of sweetness like Tate & Lyle Refinery - a beacon of sugar-coated joy that tantalized taste buds around the globe. History beckons us back further to witness pivotal battles such as the Battle of Sobraon in 1846 when courage clashed against adversity on distant shores. The haunting sound of Stuka planes reverberates through time as they were advertised with deadly precision – reminding us how propaganda can shape perception even in times of conflict. Beyond earthly boundaries lie cosmic marvels. Jupiter and Io mesmerize our senses through an enchanting image captured by New Horizons spacecraft – a reminder that there is still so much left to explore beyond our own planet's confines. In matters spiritual, Bernadette experienced her first divine vision during this sacred month – an encounter that would forever change her life and inspire countless others along their own spiritual journeys. Education too finds its place within February's embrace as Montessori schools nurture young minds with innovative teaching methods designed to unlock each child's unique potential for growth and learning But amid progress lies tragedy; Giordano Bruno burns at stake for his revolutionary ideas challenging conventional beliefs - a somber reminder that the pursuit of knowledge can sometimes come at a great cost.