Miss Collection (page 3)

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

Paphiopedilum insigne orchid (Remarkable cypripedium, Cypripedium insigne). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: the motor car
The motor car with broken windscreen from which Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have been thrown into the sea following an accident at Penmaenbach near Llandudno

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: the slope down which she fell
The slope down which, according to the chaffeurs first statement, Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have fallen and coming through the windscreen of her car at Penmaenbach

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: site of the crash
The spot at which the motor car of Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have struck the wall, over which she was said to have been thrown into the sea below at Penmaenbach near

Patriotic poster, Buy British - Britain Always First
Britain Always First - poster celebrating Britihs achievements in breaking speed records on land, water, air and rail. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Marquise de Casa Maury
The Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly Miss Paula Gellibrand, and Mrs Loel Guinness, formerly Joan Yarde-Buller, daughter of Lord Churston. Joan later divorced her husband and married Prince Aly Khan

North American P-51D N991R, number 11 Miss America
North American P-51D-30NA N991R (formerly 44-74536), owned by Howie Keefe, of Pacific Palisades, Van Nuys CA, marked with race number number 11 and named Miss America Date: circa 1974

The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815. Artist: Byrne
The Houses of Lords and Commons, Westminster, London, 1815

Bystander front cover featuring Miss Marjorie Leigh
Front cover of The Bystander featuring a colour photograph by Raphael of Miss Marjorie Leigh, debutante daughter of Sir John Leigh Bt. M.P. and Lady Leigh

Nellie Wallaces party at Warwick Square
A large group of guests gathered on the stairs at the engagement party of comedienne, Nellie Wallace and Mr. J. Selwyn Smithurst at Warwick Square, London

Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Engraving. Colored
Dinah Craik (1826-1887). English novelist and poet. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

Suffragette Isabella Ford. Miss. Isabella Ormston Ford (1855-1924), member of Leeds Trades Council, Labour Party, N.U.W.S.S and at one time (until 1907), the W.S.P.U Date: circa 1909

Suffragette Womens Freedom League Caravan. The Womens Freedom toured the South of England in a purpose built caravan, beginning in May 1908

Adela Pankhurst Suffragette. Miss. Adela Pankhurst (1885-1961) portrait, wearing white circular Votes for Women badge. Caption - Organiser National Womens Social and Political union. Date: circa 1908

Mary E Gawthorpe Suffragette. Mary E Gawthorpe (1881-1973) portrait. Caption - Votes for Women, Miss. Mary Gawthorpe, Organiser National Womens Social and Political Union Date: circa 1907

I m going to be a prison warder Emily.. I m going to be a prison warder Emily. What are you going to be when yer grows up? asks the boy of a girl. Me - why a Miss Gawthorpe if mother lets me

The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290965 The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chief Medical Officer of the Air Transport Auxiliary, Commander A. Buchanan Barbour, and Sister-in-Charge, Miss C.R. Willis

Duchess of Kent before her Marriage
Miss Katherine Lucy Mary Worsley, the present Duchess of Kent, pictured playing the piano at her home, Hovingham Hall, Yorkshire

Mor o gan yw cymry I gyd
Winston Churchill, Mr David Lloyd George and Miss Lloyd George at the Eisteddfod

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Miss Pint. circa 1935

Cheery Families - Miss Switch the Schoolmasters Daughter. 1890s

Cheery Families - Miss Butt the Brewers Daughter. 1890s

Concerts at the Front: Miss Lena Ashwell
A concert party, including Miss Lena Ashwell(sixth figure from the left), at the Indian Y.M.C.A hut. Lena Ashwell, British actress and actor-manager, OBE(1872-1957)

Miss A. A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Wh?
Miss A.A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Whitney Straight, G-AFGK, at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

Wenworth / Fingerprint
THE FINGERPRINT (Patricia Wentworth) One of the Miss Silver series. Date: 1959

Miss Maude Adams. Date 1899

Fall / Poodle & Mirror
CHAMPION NUNSOE THE FLORIN Owned by Miss Lane. A white dog with a poodle cut looks at its reflection in a mirror. 1936

Ducks and Green Peas by Miss E Mitchell
" Ducks and Green Peas" by Miss E Mitchell. A girl shells peas while ducklings cluster round her hoping to eat some of the fallers. Date: 1890

Miss Gwen Farrar, entertainer and musician, about to appear with Norah Blaney at the Cosmopolitan, New York, in a Ziegfeld production entitled Going South

Olive Malvery serving in a sweet shop
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

Snow, Skis and Sunshine in Switzerland
Miss Joan Simon, Miss Peggy Peyton, Mr George Renwick, R.N. Mrs Renwick and The Hon. Olivia Harcourt skiing at St. Moritz, Switzerland

A Confederate flag during the American Civil War, 1863
Engraving of a flag made and waved by a Confederate lady, Miss Laura Lee, of Winchester, who later gave the flag to the ILN special artist, Frank Vizetelly

A Day at the Races
3 To 1, - Bar Two The singer Miss Annie Adams is pictured in the foreground enjoying champagne and lobsters from her Fortnum and Mason hamper

Auriol Lee in a Hat 1905
Miss Auriol Lee wears a coat with an unusual collar and a hat with a ribbon threaded through the brim perched at an angle on the top of her pompadour hairstyle

Happy Families / Miss Tape
Miss Tape the Tailors Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happyfamilies / Miss Bones
Miss Bones the Butchers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Ball-room dancing at the Piccadilly Hotel, London
Londons most popular partners, Miss Leonora Hughes and Mr Maurice, giving an exhibition dance during supper at the Piccadilly Hotel

Miss J Evans / Tennis
MISS J EVANS photographed in action at Ealing, London. Note the fact that she is wearing socks and not stockings, which was controversial at the time

Dr Crippen Arrested / 1910
Dr. Peter Hawley Harvey Crippen & his accomplice, Miss Le Neve, are arrested on board the Montrose

Tea Tasting 1930S
Miss Margaret Irving, pictured in her London tasting office, was the only woman tea taster in Britain and an authority in London as a connoisseur of all blends of tea

John Laurence Toole
JOHN LAURENCE TOOLE actor as Loris Ipanoff Atiloff with miss MARIE LINDEN as princess Fedora Mamazoff in Stage-Dora

Flower Apports
Supernormal flowers which were apported during a seance with the medium Miss X (the one standing)

The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen
1000889 The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen, after Thomas Rowlandson, 1802

Miss Frances Copeland as Fanny in "Maid or Wife" the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
FLO4594958 Miss Frances Copeland as Fanny in "Maid or Wife" the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Robert Cooper after a painting by Frederic de

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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.