Pocket Collection (#20)

Womens fashion from 1786 to 1841, reigns of George III to Victoria, from Pocket Books.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles

Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

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Desmarests spiny pocket mouse, Heteromys desmarestianus, and muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

Lily flower fairy in white dress with veil.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris

Studio portrait, three people with boxer dog. Date: circa 1920s

Suffragette W. S. P. U Calendar 1911
A small calendar in the colours of the W.S.P.U with a purple circular crest and 1911 in the centre. Has Votes for Women, Womens Social & Political Union in green lettering

WWI Poster, Back Them Up, Invest in the War Loan
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, design by E J Kealey, Back Them Up, Invest in the War Loan. Date: circa 1916

WWI Poster, Silver Bullets that will stop the Germans
WWI Parliamentary War Savings Committee Poster, You have in your pocket Silver Bullets that will stop the Germans. Lend them to your country by investing in the War Loan Today. Date: circa 1916

Suffragette Ceramic Teapot
A Ceramic teapot made in the Foley Intarsio ware, of a suffrage supporter or advocate of Womens Rights. The lid or cover has the face of a stereotypical, be-spectacled spinster

Militant Suffragette Crested China Figurine
A porcelain figure of a militant suffragette produced as an item of crested ware with the crest of the city of Exeter. The figure of the woman is finely detailed to illustrate her allegiance to

Advert for Kodak folding pocket cameras 1909
Take a Kodak with you. Try to recall the details of your holiday of five, even two years ago. You remember that you went to this place or that, enjoyed the change, and that is all

Pro Italia
A drawing by Fortunino Matania celebrating the alliance between British and Italian troops. He presented the drawing to his compatriots of Italian organisations in London

Suffragette Hammer in Pocket Policeman. Wily suffragette with half concealed hammer sees her chance as policeman sleeps whilst on duty. Although the suffragettes have nt votes

WW1 Poster -- Silver Bullets
You have in your pocket Silver Bullets that will stop the Germans. Lend them to your Country by investing in the War Loan today

Fire Station Billiards Room
Men playing snooker on one of the tables in the Fire Station billiards room

Field Service Pocket Book - 1914
Book entitled Field Service Pocket Book - 1914. Published by His Majestys Stationery Office. Reprinted 1917. Book

Base of a 1915 German 75mm shell case
The base of a 1915 German 75 mm. shell case made into a pocket watch holder. The base is engraved with a floral decoration

WWI Military Hunter pocket watch
First World War Military Hunter pocket watch with enamel dial with seconds counter and key-wind, jewelled lever movement, by Rothermans, London

Loot by William Heath Robinson WWI
An unsuspecting gentleman walking his dog is being robbed by a group of Germen soldiers in a zeppelin using a hook and some rope. 1916

Advert for John Pound & Co military equipment 1915
An advertisement for the military equipment, ingersoll service watch nickel or gun metal, lifeguard reinforced pocket periscope, campaigning knife, penlite pocket lamp, folding pen knife

Bonzo runs through! by George Studdy
Bonzo runs through! He chases a mouse onto the billiard table, the mouse gets caught in a pocket, and Bonzo manages to ruin the green baize. Date: 1924

Silhouette of boy in school blazer
Full length silhouette of a boy called John, wearing a school blazer with embroidered pocket. Date: 1933

Silhouette of man in casual pose
Full length silhouette of a man in casual pose, smoking a cigarette. Date: 20th century

Silhouette of an artist with palette and brushes
Full length silhouette of a man in spats, holding a pen. He is Colonel Broome, who served with the Indian Army in Beluchistan. Date: 20th century

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1946
Good cut always looks cut. A Gor-ray skirt always smart, with its good cut, good material, Zwow pocket and no placket, and low price too, it hangs witha swing and never seats. 1946

Woman in elegant sports coat and skirt
A woman in an elegant sports coat and skirt, sitting on a shooting stick. The outfit is in heather mauve, flecked with green or with mauve suede facings

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 Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1945
Come the dawn. The great day will dawn when there will be once more unlimited supplies of unrestricted styles in Gor-ray skirts. Till then and afterwards a Gor-ray is always smart for work or play

Lovestruck American lad with the Stars and Stripes
A lovestruck young American lad smoking a cigarette and standing before the Star Spangled Banner, sends the following words to his lady love: Say kid

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1944
Problem find the placket. No, there isn t any placket. No buttons or other fasteners on the hips to cause bulkiness or spoil the symmetry of the line

Listening In by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy sits on a chair, listening to the ticking of a pocket watch. Date: 1930

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1943
Pocket elegance. It is modish to stand around with a hand in your hip pocket now that the Zwow enables you to do so with elegance and ease

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray 1942
Whoever could tell ? Illustrated above are two very differnt designs made by the creators of the famous Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirt. See how stylish thay are

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated 1942
Streamlined pleated skirt. Fine quality material cleverly cut to fit closely over hips and open out to give a delightfully full skirt, having three permanised pleats front and one back. 1942

Man and three women in front of a house
A man and three women posing for their photo in front of a house

Advert for Burberry overcoats 1928
3 Burberry overcoats that provide double service overcoats and weatherproof in one garment. 1928

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens coat 1916
Woman wearing a woollen stockinette coat frock, with large collar and patch pockets. 1916

Fashionable woman 1934
Woman wearing three quarter length wrap-over dress in linen tweed with matching coat by Digby Morton. Date: 1934

Pocket Gopher
This is probably Bottas pocket gopher (thomomys bottae) but there are other pocket gophers with quite different latin names. This one lives in Mexico. Date: circa 1880

Advert for Aquascutum coats 1925
Womens coats for sports and travel wear. Available from Aquascutum, Regent Street, London. 1925

Some US $100 bills in a jeans pocket. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Macropus Giganteus
Illustration of a Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Macropus Giganteus

Digital illustration of pocket cover and weights within box frame of sash window

IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS, 1980. Iranian men bowing in prayer at a demonstration in Washington, D.C. in support of Ayatollah Khomeini, at the time of the Iranian hostage crisis, 7 August 1980

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, early 20th century

Street singer
Antique illustration of a Russian street singer

Illustration of red snooker ball on table and blue blue on rail near pocket

Black and white illustration showing how to use piece of wood to smooth out air pockets in new felt

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"Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: The Pocket's Remarkable Tales" In the midst of chaos, a pocket-sized hero emerged as HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacked the mighty Admiral Scheer during World War II. Transporting us back to 1934, an enchanting advert for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch captures our attention. A timeless treasure that stood witness to history. But wait. Lucy Locket lost her pocket, leaving us intrigued by what secrets it held. Was it a portal to another world or simply misplaced treasures? Stepping into 1926, we explore a variety of ladies' boots adorning their pockets with elegance and style. Each step echoing stories untold. The rhythmic sounds of a blacksmith at work in his forge resonate through time. His trusty pocket holding tools that shaped civilizations and crafted dreams. J. B Priestley's captivating photo from 1930 reveals a man deep in thought, perhaps contemplating life's mysteries hidden within his own pocket. Behold. The first portrait of King Charles III graces our presence. A regal figure whose every move was guided by advisors whispering wisdom from their pockets. A game of billiards unfolds in the Union Jack Club's Billiard Room in Lambeth, London - where pockets become portals to camaraderie and friendly competition. Lucy Locket emerges again, this time adorned with Greenaway charm - reminding us that even innocence can be found nestled within one's pocket. Delving into Victorian times through a greeting card depicting "The Pickpocket, " we are reminded of both mischief and consequences lurking within these small compartments. Witnessing the evolution of timekeeping devices in 1929, we marvel at exquisite pocket watches transitioning into wristwatches - innovation tucked away on wrists or safely stored near hearts. Gentlemen proudly display their lever movement pocket watches from 1929 - symbols of precision and sophistication, reflecting the essence of a bygone era.