Stanley Collection (#27)

Falkland Island, Stanley. Endemic subspecies, Kelp goose, pair: white (m) brown (f) (wild: Chloephaga hybrida malvinarum)

South Atlantic, Falkland Islands, Stanley. Close-up of fire hydrant

Flow Patterns in Estuary, Sawyer Bay, near Stanley, Northwest Tasmania, Australia - aerial

Giant Lobster, Stanley, Northwest Tasmania, Australia

Marchers in Harlem, New York City, carrying banners in support of the Selma to Montgomery marchers
CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH, 1965. Marchers in Harlem, New York City, carrying banners in support of the Selma to Montgomery marchers. Photograph by Stanley Wolfson, 1965

Still from the 1964 motion picture Dr. Strangelove
FILM: DR. STRANGELOVE. Still from the 1964 motion picture Dr. Strangelove

President Thomas Jefferson, right, urging Eleuthere Irenee Dupont, left, to go into the gun powder business
JEFFERSON & DUPONT, 1801. President Thomas Jefferson, right, urging Eleuthere Irenee Dupont, left, to go into the gun powder business. Paul Revere, second from left, was also at this meeting

Democratic presidential campaign button from George McGoverns 1972 bid for president
McGOVERN CAMPAIGN BUTTON. Democratic presidential campaign button from George McGoverns 1972 bid for president

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1972. Attorney Stanley Bregman, a top campaign aide to former Vice President Hubert Humprhey, speaking with Marilyn Young, a delegate from Pennsylvania

SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904). British journalist and explorer. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904). English journalist and explorer

MEMORIAL DAY, 1868. Decorating Civil War soldiers graves in Cypress Hills Cemetery, near Brooklyn, New York, on the first Memorial (Decoration) Day, 30 May 1868

ERLE STANLEY GARDNER (1889-1970). American lawyer and writer

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN (1805-1875). Danish writer. Andersen telling a story to children. Wood engraving, American, 1875, after Charles Stanley Reinhart

LABOR: WOMEN, 1868. Women and their work in the metropolis. Engraving from Harpers Bazaar by Stanley Fox, 1868

AFRICA: PIRATES. The Attack of the Sixty-Three Canoes of the Piratical Bangala. Engraving from Through the Dark Continent by Henry M. Stanley, 1879

SUPREME COURT, 1888. The justices of the United States Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Morrison Waite, hear a case. Wood engraving, 1888

WHEELCHAIR, 1886. In the Conservatory. Wood engraving, American, 1886, after Charles Stanley Reinhart

CHILDREN DANCING. Children dancing in the street to the tunes of an organ grinder. Wood engraving after a painting of 1886 by Dorothy Tennant

BEACH SCENE, 1879. On the Beach. Wood engraving, 1879, after Charles Stanley Reinhart

CENTENNIAL FAIR, 1876. Rush hour for rooms at a Philadelphia hotel during the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Contemporary American wood engraving after a drawing by Charles Stanley Reinhart

LUMBER RAFT, 1873. Life on a lumber raft in the American West. Line engraving, American, after Charles S. Reinhart, 1873

WOMENs FASHION, 1886. Bathers on the beach at Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Wood engraving, 1886, after a painting by C. S
WOMENs FASHION, 1886. Bathers on the beach at Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Wood engraving, 1886, after a painting by C.S. Reinhart

STANLEY ON THE CONGO RIVER. Battle between Henry Morton Stanleys expedition party and Bangala warriors, 14 February 1877. Contemporary line engraving

HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1840-1904). English journalist and explorer. Stanley on his way to the coast after having found David Livingstone. Wood engraving, 1872, after a sketch by Stanley

SHOOTING A RATTLESNAKE. A hunter prepares to shoot a rattlesnake. Line engraving, English, late 19th century, after Stanley Berkeley

ZOOLOGY: RATTLESNAKE. A hunter prepares to shoot a rattlesnake. Line engraving, English, late 19th century, after Stanley Berkeley

ARTHUR PENRHYN STANLEY (1815-1881). English scholar and cleric. Wood engraving, 1864

MATTHEW STANLEY QUAY (1833-1904). American politician. Wood engraving, 1889

COLONIAL SHERIFF, c1680. A sheriff in New Hampshire colony, c1680, slowly rises from the ground after being struck on the head with a Bible by a young woman (right)

SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904). English journalist and explorer; wood engraving, 1880

STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE. Henry M. Stanley (center, left) and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, on 10 November 1871

READING LETTERS, 1890. American tourists reading newspapers and letters from home in the reading room of a European bank. Line engraving, American, 1890, after a drawing by Charles Stanley Reinhart

HENRY MORTON STANLEY (1841-1904) and Sidi Mubarak Bombay (1820-1885) on the 1871 expedition into central Africa to search for David Livingstone. Wood engraving, 1890, after Godefroy Durand

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN (1805-1875). Danish writer. Andersen telling a story to children. Wood engraving, American, 1875, after Charles Stanley Reinhart

STANLEY AND LIVINGSTON. Henry M. Stanley (center, left) and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, on 10 November 1871. Engraving, 1872

HENRY STANLEY IN MANYEMA. Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) greeted by the chief of the African village of Manyema. Engraving from an English newspaper of 1878 after an original sketch by Stanley

DAVID LIVINGSTONE (1813-1873). Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. The meeting of Henry Morton Stanley and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, 10 November 1871

Stanley meets Livingstone

Sir Frederick Stanley Maude, entry into Baghdad, WW1
Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stanley Maude (1864-1917), Commander of the British troops which captured Baghdad during the First World War. Seen here on his entry into the city. 1917

The Union Jack Hockey Club. Canada
The Union Jack Hockey Club. Junior O.H.A. champions of Western Ontario 1914. In the centre of the picture is Frank Selke, times winner of the Stanley cup as manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Discovery of the Sage of Chappaqua by H. M. Stanely. The Sage
Discovery of the Sage of Chappaqua by H.M. Stanely. The Sage disappears mysteriously Nov. 5th 1872. His discovery, after protracted search of the wilderness by Mr. Stanley, the intrepid explorer

Prince of Wales, Prince George and Stanley Baldwin on board
An interesting group on the bridge of the liner, Empress of Australia, which carried the Royal travellers and the Prime Minister to Canada

The General Election, 1924, Stanley Baldwin, Ramsay MacDonald and H. H. Asquith the leaders of the competing political parties appear to be playing musical chairs

The Shop Lifter by Stanley Lloyd
Humorous scene in a toy shop at Christmas as a security guard in smart livery chases after a small child who has decided they cannot leave a toy train engine at the shop

Silhouette of RAF OCTU officer

Opening of Stanley Park, Liverpool
Crowds for the opening of Stanley Park, Liverpool on 14th May 1870 Date: 14th May 1870

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"Stanley: A Journey Through Time and Comedy" Step into the world of Stanley, where laughter and adventure await. Just like Laurel and Hardy, this enigmatic figure embodies the spirit of classic comedy. From their iconic films like "Flying Deuces" in 1939 to the timeless charm captured in a publicity still from "Big Business" in 1929, Stanley's presence is undeniable. But there's more to Stanley than just his comedic genius. Delve deeper into his story as we explore maps that trace the travels of explorers across Africa, reminding us that he too embarked on a journey filled with unknown territories and unexpected encounters. Intriguingly, we stumble upon an image of HMS Minerva at Stanley harbour, hinting at perhaps another side to our protagonist - one intertwined with maritime adventures or naval connections. As we continue our exploration, we find ourselves transported to Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932. Could it be that Stanley had a passion for golf? Or did he simply enjoy observing others engage in this gentlemanly sport? And then there are Stephen Ward's sketches of celebrities from 1960; do they hold any connection to our mysterious subject? Were these famous faces part of Stanley's circle or merely inspiration for his own artistic endeavors? The map illustrating African travels reappears once again – a reminder that while comedy may have been his calling card, there were other facets waiting to be discovered within him. Surprisingly juxtaposed against all these clues is an intriguing photograph by Stanley Morrow capturing the Little Bighorn Monument. Does this signify an interest in history or perhaps even involvement in significant events beyond what meets the eye? Finally, we encounter yet another notable figure named Stanley Baldwin – could this be a mere coincidence or does it offer insight into our protagonist's identity? The first Earl Baldwin of Bewdley leaves us wondering about potential connections between them. With each piece falling into place, the enigma deepens.