Overnight Collection

"From Rio to London: The Overnight Transformation of Beauty and Power" Step into the vibrant world transformations, where beauty sleep reigns supreme

Picture No. 10735403
Young boy digging out from snow storm - using snow blower to clear driveway after 17 inch overnight snow, Februrary 2007 Date:

Samba Dancer at the Carnival Parade in Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Night Scotsman, L. N. E. R. leaving Kings Cross, 1940
The Night Scotsman, L.N.E.R. leaving Kings Cross, 1940. The Night Scotsman offered an overnight passenger service between London and Edinburgh. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd

Samba Dancer at the Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

R. S. Hudson Rinso Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S. Hudson Limited, promoting Rinso, a convenient product for washing clothes, the idea is that all you need do is rinse the clothes in cold water

R. S. Hudson Limited Rinso Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S. Hudson Limited, promoting Rinso, a convenient product for washing clothes, the idea is that all you need do is rinse the clothes in cold water

Rinso Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S. Hudson Limited, promoting Rinso, a convenient product for washing clothes, the idea is that all you need do is rinse the clothes in cold water

Beauty sleep every night'. Helmets that were scientifically shaped to fit the head. Date: 1932

Womens shingle cap 1929
Shingle cap, made of crocheted silk, with a choice of colours. Date: 1929

Post Christmas Sales at Debenhams. London. The scene outside Debenhams, Oxford Street, 07.45am. Some people have been queuing since Friday 23rd December. Picture taken 27th December 1977

Erg Chigaga, Sahara desert, Morocco. Campsite

Musician at the Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carnival Parade, Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Averau refuge in a wintertime night, surrounded by snow-covered peaks. Dolomites, Italy

Hacker, Imogen Davis & Rufus The Hawk On The Day He Was Stolen From His Cage Overnight The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The Wimbledon Championships 2012 The All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon

French Railway News - Paris-Dijon Speed-up - Electrification shortens the journey, knocking an hour off the old timetable. 1951

Hostel for down-and-outs (colour litho)
2795602 Hostel for down-and-outs (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostel for down-and-outs. L Hotellerie a 4 sous)

This was a sleeping car, from Around the World in Eighty Days
3501823 This was a sleeping car, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Adolphe FranAzois Pannemaker (1822-1900), 1873 (engraving) by Benett

Coach, Norwich to London, trade card (engraving)
984070 Coach, Norwich to London, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coach, Norwich to London)

OVERNIGHT LODGING, ROME
The dormitory of the night refuge in the via Laricana, Rome - straw and a blanket. Date: 1876

Long-horned bee (Eucera sp. ), two crawling into Wild gladiolus (Gladiolus atroviolaceus)
Long-horned bee (Eucera sp.), two crawling into Wild gladiolus (Gladiolus atroviolaceus) flower to roost at night. Turkey. May

Repairing a railway track, Charing Cross Bridge, London, 20th century. The bridge is officially known as Hungerford Bridge. It carries trains over the Thames in and out of Charing Cross Station

Unloading a milk train, London, 20th century. 1500 churns from Somerset and Devon are being unloaded at Clapham Junction station

Cleaning the streets of Billingsgate, London, 20th century. Londons main roads received a thorough clean at about 2 am every morning

The Night Sleeper, 1920

The Blue Train - illustrated poem
A poem by Joy Garden (and quite a terrible one at that), extolling the virtues of travelling to the French Riviera via the fabled Blue Train

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The Palau chambered nautilus, Nautilus belauensis, is mainly found in the Western Carolines as its name suggests. These nautilus are highly mobile scavenging herbalists

Penelope and her loom. In Ancient Greek legend wife of Ulysses, mother of Telemachus and an example of domestic virtue. When besieged by suitors during Ulysses long absence

Poster, Cote d Azur, France
Poster, Cote d Azur, South of France, by overnight train. Date: circa 1930s

Suffragette Arson Teddington. Suffragette militants were blamed for an arson attack on a railway train at Teddington, Middlesex on 26th April 1913

Susi - with suitcase of clothes
Susi - with a suitcase of clothes. 1950s

Overnight cross-channel yacht race -- man on deck in waterproof clothing. 1965

A Pullman Palace car on the Midland Railway, 1874
Front cover of The Graphic featuring sketches of the interior of a very comfortable looking Pullman car on board a train on the Midland Railway in 1874

Summer Pudding
Summer pudding can be made with any small fruit, but is especially nice with stewed, sweetened blackberries and sufficient juice to moisten bread, pressed overnight. Date: 1930s

Lodging House, Waiting
London : waiting for admission to a casual ward for overnight lodging Date: 1869

Devon Footprints - Iln 2
Unexplained footprints which appeared overnight in the Devon snow Date: 8 February 1855

Steppe Tortoise - emerges from an overnight shelter under bushes (Agrionemys horsfieldii). Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan. Horsfields Tortoise - Testudo - April

Sorting & packing newspapers overnight at W H Smith
Men working at long tables at W. H. Smith sorting and packing newspapers for distribution by rail throughout the country. Each of the long tables represented a main railway line

Delivery of beds to the Admiralty, London, WW1
A delivery of beds to the Admiralty in London, so that employees may stay on the premises overnight to deal with emergencies during the First World War. Date: September 1914

Ladys weekend dressing case
A ladys weekend dressing case, made of rolled hide, lined with moirette, with spacious pockets, available from Messrs John Pound and Co of Oxford Street, London. Date: 1914

Advert for Halo sleeping cap 1936
Halo waver helmet. Sleeping beauty. Worn at night, this unique Halo helmet produces lovely, deepened waves by morning. The back half net tides the ends; the front strips adjust to the waves

Buzzards Roost near Leaky, Texas

The French Rail Compagnie de L Ouest - travel to Britain. Poster design by Jules-Alexandre Grun (18681934) - a French post-impressionist painter, poster artist, and illustrator. Date: 1899

Picture No. 10735390
Young man digging out car after snow storm, after 17 inch overnight snow, Februrary 2007 Date:

Picture No. 10735394
Young boy digging out from snow storm - using snow blower to clear driveway after 17 inch overnight snow, Februrary 2007 Date:

Prometheus Bound (c1640-1645). Greek mythology. Prometheus, one of the Titans, stole fire from Haephaestus for benefit of mankind

French postal service. Sorting letters on the Paris-Marseilles express by the light of oil lamps. The expansion of the railway network in the nineteenth century greatly improved mail services

Henry Iriving (1838-1905) English actor-manager, playing in the first production of The Bells which made him famous overnight

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"From Rio to London: The Overnight Transformation of Beauty and Power" Step into the vibrant world transformations, where beauty sleep reigns supreme. In the heart of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival Parade, a mesmerizing Samba Dancer captivates with her graceful moves, embodying the spirit of this enchanting celebration. As night falls over Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she becomes one with the rhythm and ignites a fiery passion that electrifies the crowd. But overnight metamorphoses are not limited to dance floors alone. In 1932, Rinso advertisements boasted about their revolutionary product - helmets scientifically shaped for a perfect fit during slumber. These innovative headpieces promised rejuvenation through uninterrupted rest; an invitation to embrace each new day refreshed and revitalized. Across continents and time periods alike, nights have witnessed remarkable changes unfold. The Night Scotsman departing from Kings Cross in 1940 symbolizes resilience amidst adversity - an emblematic reminder that even in darkness there is hope for brighter tomorrows. Intriguingly poetic is "The Blue Train, " an illustrated poem capturing the allure of nocturnal journeys on luxurious rails. It transports us beyond physical boundaries into realms where dreams intertwine with reality under moonlit skies. Delving further back in time reveals glimpses into women's fashion trends like the shingle cap from 1929 - a chic accessory representing liberation and empowerment as women embraced shorter hairstyles during this era. Meanwhile, posters showcasing Cote d'Azur in France invite us to indulge in fantasies of idyllic coastal getaways under starry heavens – destinations promising unforgettable experiences awaiting just beyond our reach. However captivating these tales may be, history also reminds us that transformation can take unexpected forms. A poignant example lies within suffragette arson incidents at Teddington – acts driven by fierce determination for equality but leaving behind scars etched upon society's conscience.