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Tabaco bajo toldo. Shade grown Tobacco - Cuba, c1900. [American Photo Studios, Havana-Cuba]
Tobacco Gathering, 1900Tobacco Gathering, c1900
Cuba: Vega de tabaco. Tobacco Plantation, c1900s
The First Cigar: The Result, 1910The First Cigar: The Result. A boy coughs having smoked his first cigar. From a vintage stereoscope c1910
Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909), Spanish pianist and composer. Artist: A EsplugasIsaac Albeniz (1860-1909), Spanish pianist and composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948
Making the huge cigars smoked by women, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel CoMaking the huge cigars smoked by women, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Young Burmese woman holding a huge cigar, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel CoYoung Burmese woman holding a huge cigar, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Burmese women smoking outside their home, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel CoBurmese women smoking outside their home, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail
He was once offered the leadership of the Conservative Party, 1871. Artist: CoideHe was once offered the leadership of the Conservative Party, 1871. A caricature of Charles Manners, 6th Duke of Rutland (1815-1888), British politician
A German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. Artist: SpyA German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. In 1898 Eckardstein brokered a meeting between Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain
He has Succeeded in Volunteering, Viscount Ranelagh, 1870. Artist: Carlo PellegriniHe has Succeeded in Volunteering, Viscount Ranelagh, 1870. A print from Vanity Fair, June 25th 1870
The Convivially Genial CO, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857 (1956)Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857, (1956). Brunel (1806-1859) standing in front of the launching chains of his steamship the Great Eastern
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857 (1956). Artist: Robert HowlettIsambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857 (1956). Brunel (1806-1859) standing in front of the launching chains of his steamship the Great Eastern
The Jockey Club, 1882. Artist: SpyThe Jockey Club, 1882. Frederick Barne. Barne was a member of the Jockey Club. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 5th August 1882
Advert for Foots Burlington adjustable rest-chair, 1916
A Burmese woman making cigars, c1900s
Al Capone, 2007. Artist: Karen HumpageAl Capone, 2007. American gangster Alphonse Gabriel Capone (1899-1947) led a crime syndicate dedicated to the illegal traffic of alcohol during the time of their prohibition in the 1920s and 1930s
Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, British sportsman, 1926. Artist: Alick P F RitchieHugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, British sportsman, 1926. Portrait of Lowther (1857-1944), an avid sportsman who donated the original Lonsdale Belts for boxing
Jimmy Durante, American singer, pianist, actor and comedian, 1934-1935. Born James Francis Durante, he was one of Americas most popular entertainers from the 1920s to the 1960s
Ernst Lubitsch, German-born Jewish film director, 1933. Lubitsch (1892-1947) emigrated to Hollywood in 1922
Edward Goldenberg Robinson, American stage and film actor, of Romanian origin, 1933Edward Goldenberg Robinson, American stage and film actor of Romanian origin, 1933. Edward G Robinson (1893-1973) was one of Hollywoods top box office draws in the 1930s and 40s
Indigenous people, Venezuela, 19th century. Artist: A de NeuvilleIndigenous people, Venezuela, 19th century
Albert Cahen d Anvers, 1881. Artist: Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919)Albert Cahen d Anvers, 1881. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Slaves Celebrating Liberation, c1860s. A racist depiction of slaves at the mansion of Robert W Barnwell, Confederate leader. The music on the piano is upside-down, ridiculling their illiteracy
Good History, 1871. Artist: Oluf Simony JensenGood History, 1871
Arrete sur la Vente des Cigares et du Tabac, from French Political posters of the Paris Commune, May 1871
Thomas Beecham (1879-1961), English conductor and impresario. Beecham, seen here holding a cigar, founded the New Symphony Orchestra
After the election, 1893. Artist: Henri MeyerAfter the election, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 2nd September 1893
Restaurant, 1873-1942. Artist: Albert GuillaumeRestaurant, 1873-1942
George Moores steam man, 1893. Artist: George MooreGeorge Moores steam man, 1893. Petrol-fired boiler operated a 1/2 hp engine. Exhaust through helmet, steam exhaust through cigar. Walking speed 7-9 mph. Woodcut published London
Our (Very) Friendly Societies!, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainOur (Very) Friendly Societies!, 1886. The representative of Britains honest and sober working-class is diligently posting his small savings into the door of the Cormorant Friendly Society
The Irrepressible Tourist, 1885. Artist: Joseph SwainThis is a cartoon of Germanys Prince Bismarck. He is surrounded by maps of all different places. Bismarcks Colonial Policy had caused concern with Germany acquiring possessions in the Cameroons