First Class Collection (#7)

Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Frightened passengers in the first-class compartment call to the guard, asking why the train has had to come to such a sudden halt

A Pleasure Excursion - First-Class!, 1824. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Pleasure Excursion - First-Class!, 1824. A mixed group of passengers enjoy the comforts of first-class railway travel. The large gentleman in the top hat claims to be a director

Necessitas Non Habet Bye-Laws!, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Necessitas Non Habet Bye-Laws!, 1874. The perils of over-indulgence and mistaking the alarm bell for one that summons servants are illustrated in this cartoon about the gentleman travelling first

First Class Travelling, 1864. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
First Class Travelling, 1864. Various Evolutions Performed by Mr. M Lankie, after the Eighth Hour of the Journey from Edinburgh to London, in the Vain Endeavour to Obtain Relief for his Legs

Union Pacific Company. First-class dining car. USA
History of the American West. Union Pacific Company. First-class dining car. 1869. The Harpers Weekly. Colored engraving. 19th century. USA

An Embraer Legacy 600 private jet taxiing at Turin Airport, Italy

Eurocopter EC130 light utility helicopter, Mollis Air Base, Switzerland

Bombardier BD-700 1A10 Global Express at Turin Airport, Italy

A Bombardier Challenger CL-600 private jet in flight over Italy

Piaggio P180 Avanti at Rome-Ciampino Airport, Italy
Piaggio P180 Avanti of Executive Blue Company taken at Rome-Ciampino Airport, Italy

The Antonov An-148 prepares for landing at Le Bourget Airport, Paris, France

A U. S. Navy UC-12W King Air utility aircraft
A U.S. Navy UC-12W King Air utility aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California

U. S. Army C-12 Huron liaison aircraft
U.S. Army C-12 Huron liaison aircraft at Stuttgart Airfield, Germany

A Yak-40 aircraft of the Czech Air Force in flight over Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

A CASA CN-235 aircraft under contract for the U. S. Armed Forces
A CASA CN-235 aircraft under contract for the U.S. Armed Forces, Stuttgart, Germany

A U. S. Marine Corps VH-3D transport helicopter
A U.S. Marine Corps VH-3D transport helicopter lands at DuPage County Airport, Illinois

Piaggio P180 Avanti of Italys Vigili del Fuoco flying over Italy

A U. S. Air Force U-28 plane taxiing on the runway at Stuttgart, Germany
A U-28 (military version of the Pilatus PC-12) taxiing on the runway at Stuttgart, Germany.. The plane belongs to the 1st special operations wing at Hurlburt Field

VIP Jet C-37A of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
Stuttgart Airfield, Germany - VIP Jet C-37A of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, United States Air Forces in Europe

The elusive Israeli Air Force G550 AEW Nachshon aircraft during joint exercise INIOHOS 2016 in Andravida, Greece

A British Aerospace 146 jet of the Royal Air Force transporting VIP s, Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A CL-601 Challenger of the Czech Air Force arriving with VIPs at NATO Days in Ostrava, Czech Republic

A Boeing C-32A of the 89th Airlift Wing in flight over Germany. The C-32A usually ferries VIPs like the First Lady and President of the United States

Italian Piaggio P180 Avanti Carabinieri executive transport aircraft

An Airbus 340 acting as Air Force One for the German Air Force
Cologne Airfield, Germany - An Airbus 340 acting as Air Force One for the German Air Force

A Bombardier Global 5000 VIP jet of the German Air Force
Stuttgart Airfield, Germany - A Bombardier Global 5000 VIP jet of the German Air Force in flight

A Pilatus PC-12 private jet, Mollis Air Base, Switzerland

Piaggio P180 Avanti of the Italian Air Force

A Gulfstream Nachshon-Eitam of the Israeli Air Force taking off from Ovda Air Force Base, Israel

German Air Force VIP shuttle A319 taking off from Laage, Germany

A VH-60 helicopter lands in front of the Capitol building
January 11, 2009 - A VH-60 helicopter lands in front of the Capitol during the 56th Presidential Inaugural Rehearsal

An ATR 42-600 airliner at Turin Airport, Italy

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The International Exhibition: Belgian First-Class Railway-Carriage, with Smoking Saloon Attached, 1862

First-class wagon

Epson Races 1847: The Railway - First Class (engraving)
XJF867613 Epson Races 1847: The Railway - First Class (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Illustrated London News, 22 May 1847); English

Interior of Compartment of First-Class Carriage, 1847

STEAMBOAT: MAYFLOWER. High pressure steamboat Mayflower on the Mississippi River. Lithograph, c1855

Sunday on the union Pacific Railway 1875

At Waterloo. Mr Herbert Morrison on his departure for USA Mrs Morrison and Mr Harold Clay (Chairman London Labour Party) Bid him farewell. 25 March 1938

The raising of the first flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, 23 February 1945
WORLD WAR II: IWO JIMA. The raising of the first flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, 23 February 1945. The soldiers are Sergeant Henry Hansen (without helmet)

William Gilbert ( W G ) Grace (1848-1915) English first-class cricketer and physician, born at Downend near Bristol. Grace at the crease ready to receive a ball from the bowler

Interior of Compartment of First-Class Carriage, 1847

Caricature of first class train car
Fashion, France, 19th century. Caricature of a first class train car (Modes pour rire)

ENGLAND: RAILROAD TRAVEL. First and second class railroad cars on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Illustration, English, c1833

STEAMSHIP SALON, c1890. The salon onboard a German transatlanctic passenger ship. Wood engraving, c1890

TRAIN TRAVEL: FIRST CLASS. First class railway passengers in England. Wood engraving, English, 1847

TITANIC: SUITE, 1912. A private suite appointed with a four-post bed, only two such apartments on the Titanic

TITANIC: EXERCISE ROOM, 1912. The gymnasium aboard the Titanic, showing the various exercise equipment, 1912
TITANIC: EXERCISE ROOM, 1912. The gymnasium aboard the " Titanic, " showing the various exercise equipment, 1912

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Step back in time and experience the elegance travel. From the First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station in the 1840s to the luxurious First Class Compartment of a Composite Carriage, these glimpses into history transport us to an era of sophistication and refinement. In 1912, Paddington Station's First Class Waiting Room exuded opulence as travelers awaited their journeys. Meanwhile, London Heathrow Airport welcomed glamorous celebrities like Raquel Welch, who epitomized first class style on June 3rd, 1967. The allure continued with the enchanting First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station in the late 1890s. These rooms offered a haven for weary travelers seeking delectable treats and respite from their travels. Fast forward to modern times, where Farnborough Airport showcases luxury with its Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft. This sleek jet embodies contemporary first-class travel with its cutting-edge design and comfort. Peering inside a Brake Composite Coach's First Class compartment reveals plush seating and refined decor that once graced railway journeys long ago. The nostalgia deepens as we gaze upon framed photos and tiles from Harland and Wolff's iconic RMS Titanic. White Star Line's RMS Olympic further captivates our imagination through intricate ceiling ornaments and gilt ormolu wall lights that adorned this legendary vessel. Delicate Elkington plate butter dishes and ice cream dishes evoke memories of indulgent dining experiences aboard White Star Line ships. First class is not just about extravagant surroundings; it represents an elevated level of service that has stood the test of time. Whether traveling by train or ship or soaring through skies on private jets, these glimpses into history remind us why first class remains synonymous with luxury and timeless elegance.