Version Collection (#14)

The Hiker & Camper, 1933
Front cover of The Hiker and Camper, the thirties magazine devoted to outdoor pursuits. Red version

Clarissa Harlowe
Mlle Marthe as Clarissa in a French stage version of the novel

Leclanche Electric Cell
LECLANCHE CELL An early version of the battery invented by Georges Leclanche, made up of zinc in an ammonium chloride solution

Fable / Lion & Gnat
THE LION AND THE GNAT Human version of animal fable: a prince who despised a mere peasant is now at his mercy, pummelled by stones thrown from the mans sling

Fable / the Two Doves
THE TWO DOVES (human version of animal fable): A couple love each other, but the young man wants to see the world; he is pleaded with and warned of the dangers facing him

Fable / the Two Cocks
THE TWO COCKS (Human Version of animal fable): two men fight over a woman; the victors arrogance in his triumph leads finally to his defeat

An electric portable cleaner
Domestic vacuum cleaners began to appear in households from around 1907. This particular version seems ahead of its time

Short Scion Senior
Essentially a half-size version of the Empire class, the Scion is produced in landplane and seaplane versions, as a medium-size passenger carrier

The twisted bow of the Storstad, after the collison with the
The twisted bow of the Storstad, pictured after the collision with the Empress of Ireland. Important evidence for the inquiry

Matthauphone (Glasses)
The MATTAUPHONE of M. Mattau of Brussels is simply his version of the glass harmonica in which glasses are filled with liquid to varying depths, then struck

Andre Brule / Actor / C20Th
Andre Brule as Arsene Lupin, in the stage version of Maurice Leblancs book

Wizard of Oz / Shoes
Dorothy holds up the silver shoes which later become ruby slippers in the film version of this story

Thumbkinetta / Thumbelina
Thumbkinetta (Thumbelina in this version) says Yes in answer to the Princes question

Woman Checks Makeup 1928
A woman checks her makeup in a mirror: initial idea in watercolour (for final version, see picture 10031680)

Poil De Carotte Despres
Suzanne Despres in the stage version of the story in 1894

Queen of Scots Escapes
Mary Queen of Scots escapes from Loch Leven Castle (vignette version)

Faust, Marguerite on Film
The beautiful Camilla Horn as Marguerite listens doubtingly to the promises of Wilhelm Dieterle, as Faust, in a German film version of the Faust legend

The Toilette of Salome (Second Version). An illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898)

Zeppelin Lz-2 (Cig. Card)
ZEPPELIN LZ-2 A modified version of the original LZ-1

Nulli Secundus Airship
A modified version of the Nulli Secundus, intended for military use

Tissandier Airship 1
Gaston and Albert TISSANDIERs first project for a dirigible powered by electricity : a modified version flew two years later

Valve Trumpet on its Own
The VALVE TRUMPET is a sophisticated version of the Natural Trumpet, and is the form generally used

Dinner Jacket Suit 1938
A Dinner Jacket suit - a more casual version of dress suit consisting of a short jacket fastening edge to edge with a single button. Worn with wing collar & black tie

Cenerentola / Cinderella
CENERENTOLA (the Italian version of the Cinderella story) The Prince and the Fairy

Merryweather Fire Engine
One of two motor fire engines completed by Merryweathers in 1927. This vehicle is a six- wheeled version, with a Hatfield pump capable of delivering 400 gal a minute

Where are you Going Bell
Where are you going to, my pretty maid ? - in this version, its a soldier doing the asking

Green Gravel / Greenaway
All around the green gravel the grass is so green and all the pretty maids are fit to be seen - slightly different words from the usual version

Discussing US Football
American version of a Chester or Chesterfield overcoat. This is a restrained model with fly-front & without a velvet collar. Worn with trousers with turn-ups & half-boots

Bastardized Chesterfield
Don t mess with a classic! Ameican version of a fly- fronted Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & enormous patch pockets said to give it a snappy quality!

French Steam Carriage
Many designers believe steam is the best propulsive power for road vehicles, and this device by Dion Bouton and Trepardoux is simply a road version of a rail locomotive

Opposing the Martians
76-year old William Dock stands ready to hold off the Martians in his farm near Grovers Mill - location of the dramatised version, in the Mercury Theatre broadcast

Atlas Holds up Heavens
The Titan Atlas supports the Heavens on his shoulders (other versions have him holding up the world, but this is probably the original version)

LADIES STRIPED P. J S
A young woman sat on a bannister with her legs outstretched wears a pair of short-sleeved pyjamas - a feminine version of the classic mens striped p.j s

Striped Pyjamas
A young woman with stylish short hair wears a pair of short-sleeved pyjamas - a feminine version of the classic mens striped p.j s

Father in Fairytale
A father is surprised when his son and daughter bring home a handful of beans (possibly a German version of Jack and the Beanstalk)

Chevrotain (Bewick)
Bewick thought the Chevrotain, or little Guinea Deer, was an antelope, but it is today recognised as a small version of the musk-deer. The Meminna beside it is from Sri Lanka

Harry Brodribb Irving
HARRY BRODRIBB IRVING, in the stage version of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Son of Sir Henry Irving, went into acting and theatre management on his own account

Chunnel / Italian Version
An Italian conception of the Channel Tunnel

Marriott Project 1869
Marriotts aerial steam carriage, Avitor, was successfully tested in model form, but alas, no full-size version was constructed, this is an imaginary scene

Costume / Women 1813
A Frenchwoman, towards the end of the Napoleonic Wars, wears a hat which echoes the helmets of the officers she admires. Late C19th version of early C19th dress

Pauline Chase as Pan
Pauline Chase in the stage version of Peter Pan. Chase was J. M. Barries favourite actress for playing the part of the lovable tomboy

William Gillette / Actor
William Gillette: American actor; best known for his dramatisation & portrayal of Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes, as seen here in the 1899 stage version

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