Miss Collection (#2)

Mr & Mrs John D. Rockefeller 3rd return from Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs John D. Rockefeller III (1906-1978) return from their Honeymoon in Bermuda on the Monarch of Bermuda, 15th December 1932

The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Sophy
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Mrs Charles Sweeny as Astrae the Star-Maiden
Mrs Charles Sweeny, formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the Duchess of Argyll (1912 - 1993), pictured as Astrae, the Star-Maiden for the Olympian Party at Claridges on 5 March 1935 in aid of

Wedding of Dom Miguel and Miss Anita Stewart
Dom (Prince) Miguel of Braganza (1878-1923), Duke de Viseu, eldest son of Duke Miguel, grandson of a former King of Portugal, with his American bride

British Royal Family at Elsick House in 1931
At Elsick House, Scotland in 1931: (l to r in front) Lady Maud Carnegie (younger sister of the Duchess of Fife and a granddaughter of King Edward VII), Queen Mary holding Mauds son James

Freak Show poster - Legless Woman
A poster for a freak show exhibit of a legless Englishwoman, Miss Gabriele The English Halfwoman. Postcard from Germany

Butler Advises Wooster
It might be judicious, said Jeeves, " if you were to attempt to persuade his lordship that the spirit in which you embraced Miss Stoker was a purely brotherly one."

Survivors of the Empress of Ireland. 1. Mr Edward Bamford, junior wireless operator on the Empress of Ireland. 2. The Rev J. Wallet, of the United Methodist Church, Westcliff-On-Sea. 3

Churchill / Clementine / 08
WINSTON CHURCHILL With his fiancee, Miss Clementine Hozier, on the occasion of their engagement

Fall / Crufts / Pyrenean Dog
BERGERIE KNUR Breed: Pyrenean Mountain Dog Owned by Miss P Grant Dalton Bred by Mr & Mrs F Prince Sired by: Bergerie Abila de Fontenay

White-faced black Spanish, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cups for chickens at Bristol 1872. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Miss Mary Ho-Tung - British Empire Exhibition
Miss Mary Ho-Tung, daughter of Sir Robert and Lady Ho-Tung, who had travelled to Britain with her parents in 1924 for the British Empire exhibition

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: her home
The home of Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) at St Asaph, Wales. She became notorious for faking her own death in 1909 by allegedly being thrown from her motor car into the sea from the cliffs

Isobel - fashion house on Regent Street, London
Advertisement for fashion house, Isobel, on Londons Regent Street, renowned for its restrained shop window displays in elegant grey

May Goelet (Duchess of Roxburghe) as a little girl
Miss Mary ( May ) Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr, 8th Duke of Roxburghe in 1903, becoming Duchess of Roxburghe and bringing with her a dowry of some $20 million

Miss Pamela Maude (Mrs William La Touche Congreve)
Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude, pictured at the time of her marriage to Captain William La Touche Congreve of the Rifle Brigade

Tiger Trainer 1930S
Tiger trainer Miss Cilly Heyderich, giving one of her tigers a piggy back! Date: early 1930s

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. She wanted to compose her own feelings and to make herself agreeable to all. Elizabeth Bennet entertaining Mr. Darcy, his sister, and Mr. Bingley

Mr and Mrs J. D. Profumo (Miss Valerie Hobson) at the 195?
Mr and Mrs J.D. Profumo (Miss Valerie Hobson) at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

MARGARET GORMAN, 1921. First Miss America at Atlantic City in 1921

Cartoon by George Studdy, part of his Fruity Fables series, showing a lady orange peeling off her skin down to a bikini. Credit should read

Miss Havisham (engraving)
1000751 Miss Havisham (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations)

Westfield College, Hampstead - Buildings, grounds and the principal - Miss Lodge. Date: 1922

Siebolds hosta, Hosta sieboldiana (Siebolds funkia, Funkia sieboldiana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Uruguay mimosa, Mimosa uruguensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London

Miss Susan Morland Date: 1952

Our Miss Gibbs by Adrian Ross
Promotional postcard for Our Miss Gibbs by Adrian Ross; music Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 23rd January 1909

Miss Hook Of Holland by Paul Rubens & Austin Hurgon
Promotional postcard for Miss Hook of Holland by Paul Rubens and Austin Hurgon; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 31st January 1907. For George Dances Co

Tango craze: The Girl on the Film, 1913
A front cover from The Sketch, 1913, showing Mr. George Grossmith(1874 6 June 1935) and Miss Kitty Mason knee to knee at The Gaiety Theatre, for " The Girl on the Film". 1913

Miss Mary Day Winn of New York is helped aboard LZ 129 H?
Miss Mary Day Winn of New York is helped aboard LZ 129 Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on 11 May 1936 before its return flight to Europe

Miss Mary Churchill announces her engagement, 1946
Miss Mary Churchill(b. 1922), Mr. Winston Churchills youngest daughter, announced her engagement on the day this photograph was taken of her, attending the wedding of Lord Burhams daughter, the Hon

The Rocky Twins with Mistinguett in Paris Miss, 1929
The Rocky Twins with Mistinguett in Paris Miss, Casino de Paris, 1929 Date: 1929

Miss Kathleen McKane, tennis player
Miss Kathleen McKane (Kitty McKane Godfree) (1896-1992), tennis player, Englands lawn tennis hope, and rival to the French player, Suzanne Lenglen

The Importance of Being Earnest at the St Jamess Theatre, London. Miss Prism (Mrs George Canninge) and Worthing (Mr George Alexander); Algernon Moncrieff (Mr Allen Aynesworth)

Lady Willoughby de Broke in a nurses uniform
Tatler front cover, caption reads Warwick Hospital is the scene of Lady Willoughby de Brokes nursing activities. She is President of the Warwickshire War Supply Services

Nancy Cunard on cover of The Sketch
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph by Cecil Beaton of Miss Nancy Cunard (1896 - 1965), heiress, poet and political activist, owner of the Hours Printing Press

View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland
View of Tulloch Castle in the town of Dingwall in the Highlands of Scotland, at the time of a royal wedding between Dom (Prince) Miguel of Braganza (1878-1923), Duke de Viseu

Lady Glenconner, 1915
Photographic portrait of Lady Glenconner, formerly Miss Pamela Genevieve Adelaide Wyndham, pictured c.1915

The Rage for Rinking - still raging - roller skating 1912
Snaps of society indulging in the latest craze for roller skating at Holland Park Rink where members of the Sunday skating club includede Lord Churchill, Lady Thurston, Miss Ethel Dane the actress

Edith Wynne in Red Riding Hood, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin Date: 1890s

Clara Webber in Red Riding Hood, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin Date: 1890s

Alice Lethbridge, English music hall dancer Date: 1890s

Miss Libbys Fruits - Peaches
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Miss Libbys Fruits - Peaches. circa 1950s

Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon in The P)rince of Japs
Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon (1858-1923), English actress and singer, as Cammpi in The Japs, or The Doomed Daimio, a burlesque by Harry Paulton and Mostyn Teddea. 1885

Japanese bindweed, Calystegia pubescens
Japanese bindweed or downy bindweed, Calystegia pubescens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Chorillos alstroemeria, Alstroemeria chorillensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery

Woodcock bee-orchid, Ophrys scolopax subsp. cornuta (Horned ophrys, Ophrys cornuta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Gardenia, Gardenia jasminoides (Mr. Fortunes gardenia, Gardenia florida var. fortuniana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

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"Unveiling the Pioneers: Celebrating the First Women Barristers of 1921" In a groundbreaking moment, history witnessed the rise of trailblazing women as they shattered barriers and entered the legal profession. The year 1921 marked a turning point, paving the way for future generations to follow their dreams and pursue justice fearlessly. "A Woman's Best Friends: Miss Richmond and her Majestic Deerhounds" Amidst picturesque landscapes, Miss Richmond found solace in the loyal companionship of her majestic deerhounds. Together, they roamed freely through nature's embrace, embodying grace and strength in perfect harmony. "Elegance Personified: Salukis Take Center Stage in 1925" A captivating sight unfolded as a group of Salukis stole hearts with their regal poise. These graceful creatures showcased timeless beauty that transcended eras, leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. "Tulloch Castle Serenade: Scotland's Enchanting Melody with Pipers" Against the backdrop of Tulloch Castle stood proud pipers who breathed life into Scotland's rich heritage. Their enchanting melodies echoed through time, weaving tales that captured hearts far and wide. "The Fall Symphony: Graceful Deerhounds Dance Through Autumn Leaves (1950)" As autumn painted nature's canvas with vibrant hues, deerhounds gracefully pranced amidst falling leaves. Their elegant movements mirrored nature's rhythm—a breathtaking spectacle that reminded us to embrace change with grace. "Amy Johnson Takes Flight: A Trailblazer Soaring Above Boundaries (1930)" With wings spread wide like ambition itself, Amy Johnson soared across skies previously reserved for men alone. Her daring spirit defied conventions as she blazed trails for women in aviation—forever etching her name in history books. "When Giants Meet Mastery.