Monocle Collection (#17)

Austen Chamberlain / 1904
SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN British politician making his budget statement as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Austen Chamberlain / 1926
SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN British Conservative MP

Henry 4th Earl Carnarvon
HENRY HOWARD MOLYNEUX HERBERT, 4TH EARL OF CARNARVON Statesman Date: 1831 - 1890

Pierre-Paul Cambon / Vfair
PIERRE-PAUL CAMBON French diplomat

Scholar Reading Journal
A scholar wearing a fine cloak peers through his monocle to read a large format book

Adolphe Menjou / Ross
ADOLPHE MENJOU American film actor, also in silent French films

White Cake Walkers
Two white dancers - he wearing a monocle, she a smart hat - perform the cake-walk in fine Parisian fashion : it may not be New Orleans, but they ve got style !

Lady / Dressing Table 1912
A couple in evening dress: she sits at her dressing table while he stands behind her

Dressing Gown 1839
Red patterned dressing gown with cord belt & green lining, slippers & colourful cravat. Evening dress: black tights, bicorne hat, cut-away coat & embroidered waistcoat

Costume / Monocle 1826
Brown coat: velvet collar, hip pockets & pocket flaps & knee length skirts; waistcoat with a diamond pattern & protective coverings strapped beneath the instep & covering the calves

Golfing Clothes 1912
Men: plus fours, flat cap, monocle, single-breasted suit, spats & turn-ups to the trousers. Women: tailor-made costumes with short flaring skirts & belted jackets

Showing Off when Riding
Two men riding: the old way of showing off... and the new way

Fifth Avenue Couple
Americans in a Fifth Avenue restaurant. She wears a high waisted strapless gown with gathered tunic & panniers, an under-skirt that narrows at the hem & a feather headdress

1881 COMMONS / 3 M. P. S
Members of Parliament: Sir Stafford Northcote Lord John Manners Sir Richard Cross

14th Earl of Derby / Mote
EDWARD STANLEY 14TH EARL OF DERBY British Statesman and Prime Minister three times: Tory (1852, 1858-59 & 1866-68)

H Gs a De Blowitz / Vfair
H Gs A DE BLOWITZ Bohemian English journalist in an overcoat with fur trim and a top hat

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"Step into the world of monocles, where eccentricity meets elegance. From Vesta Tilley's captivating performances at Piccadilly to the mesmerizing ventriloquist act of E Bergen, these eyepieces have witnessed it all. Magician Cardini wowed audiences with his sleight of hand, leaving them in awe and disbelief. Le Smart Carman adorned only in diamonds by Bluze, as depicted in Auguste Roubille's print, exuded opulence and sophistication. The ODEON CASINO POSTER from 1920 transports us to a glamorous era filled with excitement and entertainment. German artist Walter Schnackenberg beautifully captures the allure of this iconic venue. Jos Chamberlain takes us on a whimsical journey with a French postcard featuring a frog dressed as a human – an amusing twist on reality. Flo Dixie's performances at the music hall as a male impersonator challenged societal norms and pushed boundaries. Gilbert & Sullivan revolutionized musical theater, their caricatures immortalizing their genius collaboration. Picture No. 12479624 showcases their timeless legacy. In the realm of sportsmanship, Eton versus Winchester brought together Hon Anthony Samuel and Lady Bearsted for an exhilarating competition that captivated spectators. Lastly, indulge in the risqué charm of strip tease card games like Theatre suit - Play Boy; they added spice to evenings filled with laughter and seduction. " Monocles have been witnesses to extraordinary moments throughout history – from vaudeville acts to avant-garde art forms – forever etching themselves into our collective memory.