Years 1940 Years 40 Years Forty Collection (#5)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: China (colour litho)
8646582 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: China (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: China)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Japan (colour litho)
8646580 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Japan (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japan)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Arizona, USA (colour litho)
8646573 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Arizona, USA (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arizona, USA)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Turkey (colour litho)
8646571 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Turkey (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkey)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Holland (colour litho)
8646563 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Holland (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holland)

Title-page illustration for 8192 Crazy Costumes by Trier (colour litho)
8646561 Title-page illustration for 8192 Crazy Costumes by Trier (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho)
8645089 Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash dolly's dress)

Commands: Shut the gate quickly (colour litho)
8645086 Commands: Shut the gate quickly (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shut the gate quickly)

Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho)
8645082 Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash the door steps)

Commands: Shut the far window (colour litho)
8645076 Commands: Shut the far window (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shut the far window)

Commands: Dress the doll (colour litho)
8645074 Commands: Dress the doll (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dress the doll)

The wolf makes off through the woods (colour litho)
8645924 The wolf makes off through the woods (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wolf makes off through the woods)

"Where are you going?" asks the wolf (colour litho)
8645922 "Where are you going?" asks the wolf (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Where are you going?" asks the wolf)

"Somebody has eaten it all up!" (colour litho)
8645918 "Somebody has eaten it all up!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Somebody has eaten it all up)

Boy Scouts helping deal with incendiary bombs, World War II (b/w photo)
8664054 Boy Scouts helping deal with incendiary bombs, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Cars of 1949: Standard and Triumph Sales (b/w photo)
8657216 British Cars of 1949: Standard and Triumph Sales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standard and Triumph Sales)

British Cars of 1949: Lagonda (b/w photo)
8657202 British Cars of 1949: Lagonda (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lagonda)

British Cars of 1949: Ford (b/w photo)
8657192 British Cars of 1949: Ford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ford)

British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo)
8657189 British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daimler)

Bristol Blenheim bombers attacking a German railway junction (litho)
8657043 Bristol Blenheim bombers attacking a German railway junction (litho) by Chater, Chater Paul (1878-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Cars of 1949: Rover (b/w photo)
8657212 British Cars of 1949: Rover (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rover)

British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo)
8657210 British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolls-Royce)

British Cars of 1949: Hillman (b/w photo)
8657196 British Cars of 1949: Hillman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hillman)

Tuning the engine of a British bomber before a raid (b/w photo)
8657044 Tuning the engine of a British bomber before a raid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo)
8657182 British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austin)

British Cars of 1949: Alvis (b/w photo)
8657177 British Cars of 1949: Alvis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alvis)

British Cars of 1949: Allard (b/w photo)
8657176 British Cars of 1949: Allard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allard)

British Cars of 1949: AC (b/w photo)
8657175 British Cars of 1949: AC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: AC. Illustration for British Cars of 1949 by Peter Chambers (PC Publication)

Castlebay, Barra (b/w photo)
8652395 Castlebay, Barra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castlebay, Barra)

Tilbury Dock (b/w photo)
8652384 Tilbury Dock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilbury Dock. Illustration for The British Isles in Black's Geography Pictures series)

Cotton in transit shed, Manchester (b/w photo)
8652382 Cotton in transit shed, Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton in transit shed, Manchester)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Scottish Yeomanry (b/w photo)
8651722 Scottish National War Memorial: The Scottish Yeomanry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scottish Yeomanry)

Scottish National War Memorial: Tree of Empire within Shrine (b/w photo)
8651721 Scottish National War Memorial: Tree of Empire within Shrine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of Empire within Shrine)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Casket (b/w photo)
8651298 Scottish National War Memorial: The Casket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Casket)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Italy (colour litho)
8651061 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Italy (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Spain (colour litho)
8651060 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Spain (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain)

"Little Tommy Tucker sings for his supper" (colour litho)
8650962 "Little Tommy Tucker sings for his supper" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634917 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634913 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634911 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Revolving drum driving an escalator on the London Underground (b/w photo)
8626066 Revolving drum driving an escalator on the London Underground (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charging an electric ticket machine (b/w photo)
8626065 Charging an electric ticket machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charging an electric ticket machine)

Measuring bridge heights on a proposed bus route (b/w photo)
8626057 Measuring bridge heights on a proposed bus route (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Measuring bridge heights on a proposed bus route)

Weather forecasting room at the Met Office, London (b/w photo)
8626055 Weather forecasting room at the Met Office, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weather forecasting room at the Met Office, London)

Abstract Composition 1940 (Oil on cardboard)
8766559 Abstract Composition 1940 (Oil on cardboard) by Gallatin, Albert Eugene (1881-1952); 40--29.8 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

British Cars of 1949: Citroen, Front Wheel Drive (b/w photo)
8657185 British Cars of 1949: Citroen, Front Wheel Drive (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citroen, Front Wheel Drive)

England-East Coast. Outer Gabbard to Outer Dowsing, 1941 (engraving)
7340584 England-East Coast. Outer Gabbard to Outer Dowsing, 1941 (engraving) by British School, (20th century) ; 99x66 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Hazel Lombard (colour photo)
8668485 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Hazel Lombard (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hazel Lombard)

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"Reflecting on the 1940s: A Glimpse into a Transformative Era" A captivating view of Brisbane, with the iconic Victoria Bridge and Grey Street Bridge standing as witnesses to the city's growth during the 1940s. American Admiral Chester W Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, leading with unwavering determination throughout World War II (1941-1945). Queensland, Australia: The timeless image of droving cattle near Goondiwindi showcases the resilience and hard work of Australian farmers during this era. King George VI donning his naval uniform symbolizes Britain's steadfastness amidst turbulent times, serving as an inspiration to his people during World War II. Peering through a periscope observation, a German Navy U-boat commander exemplifies both stealth and danger that lurked beneath the surface during wartime operations. Bethnal Green Allotment in 1943 portrays a serene oasis amidst chaos - reminding us that even in challenging times, nature can provide solace and sustenance. Joseph's story unfolds as he is sold into slavery by his envious brothers; this poignant lithograph captures both heartache and resilience prevalent in society at that time. The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel stands tall against Parisian skies - an enduring symbol of French history witnessing tumultuous events unfold throughout the 1940s. John Locke's portrait printed in 1944 serves as a reminder of intellectual pursuits persisting despite global turmoil - ideas continue to shape our world even amid adversity. Albert Einstein immerses himself within his study at Princeton's Institute of Advanced Study; his brilliance shines through even amidst societal upheaval - proving knowledge knows no bounds or barriers.