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Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight boxing champion, 1908 (1951). Nicknamed the Galveston Giant, Jack Johnson (1878-1946)
Some of the company of the first-class battleship HMS Sans Pareil, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoSome of the company of the first-class battleship HMS Sans Pareil, 1896. View showing the ships two 16.25 inch guns, mounted in a single turret sited forward of the superstructure
A camp guard of the Seaforth Highlanders at the New Forest manoeuvres, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoA camp guard of the Seaforth Highlanders at the New Forest manoeuvres, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 31st January 1896
Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Artist: J Robinson & SonLord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in 1895, a post he held until 1900
Officers of the 1st Suffolk Regiment at the Tower of London, 1895 (1896). Artist: WW RouchOfficers of the 1st Suffolk Regiment at the Tower of London, 1895 (1896). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 17th January 1896
Some of the stokers of the battleship HMS Camperdown, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoSome of the stokers of the battleship HMS Camperdown, 1896. On 22nd June 1893 the Camperdown collided with another battleship, HMS Victoria, while on exercises in the Mediterranean
The officers of the 1st Royal Dragoons, Island Bridge Barracks, Dublin, Ireland, 1896. Artist: J Robinson & SonThe officers of the 1st Royal Dragoons, Island Bridge Barracks, Dublin, Ireland, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896
Field Marshal Lord Roberts and his headquarters staff, Kilmainham, Ireland, 1896. Artist: LafayetteField Marshal Lord Roberts and his headquarters staff, Kilmainham, Ireland, 1896. Photograph taken at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Lord Roberts official residence in Ireland
The Dowager Empress of Russia, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, May 1900 (1964). Pictured at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark
Russian and British royal families at Balmoral, Scotland, 29th September 1896 (1964). Artist: W&D DowneyRussian and British royal families at Balmoral, Scotland, 29th September 1896 (1964). The Empress Alix, Grand Duchess Olga, Emperor Nicholas II, Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales
The Russian Imperial family, c1894 (1964). Nicholas II, Grand Duke George, the Empress Maria Feodorovna, Grand Duchess Olga, Grand Duchess Xenia, Grand Duke Michael, the Emperor Alexander III
Mr and Mrs Joseph Woodhead, and Mr Henry Comber, Rome, 1816 (1958). A drawing of three English Grand Tourists. Comber was Mrs Woodheads brother
Osceola, prisoner of war from the Florida War, Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoOsceola, prisoner of war from the Florida War, Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, c1837 (1841). Osceola was a war chief who led a small band of warriors in the Second Seminole War which broke out when
Sun King theatre costume, and King Louis XIV of France, 1882-1884. Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643
Louis XIV, King of France, 1701 (1956). Although Louis (1638-1715) inherited the French crown in 1643, he did not actually take the reigns of power until the death of his Chief Minister
Soldiers of the 18th Hussars on the train to Pretoria, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. A print from Black and White Budget Vol III, WJP Monckton, London, April 28th 1900
Colonel Robert Baden-Powell and his mother, sister and four brothers, 1900. Baden-Powell, Boer War hero and founder of the Boy Scout movement, with his mother Henrietta
Jules Cheret, French artist, 1895. Cheret (1836-1932) was one of the finest exponents of Belle Epoque poster art, and has been described as the father of the modern poster
Gypsies and dancing bears on the road. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodGypsies and dancing bears on the road. Stereoscopic card detail
General Cronjes principal commanders after surrendering, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodGeneral Cronjes principal commanders after surrendering, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. The Boer general Piet Cronje (1835-1911) surrendered to Lord Roberts
Guard of honour for the visit of the Prince of Wales. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodGuard of honour for the visit of the Prince of Wales. Stereoscopic card detail
French artist Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse painting Doctor Boyen, 1906. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1855-1915, 7th album, Editions MD, Paris
The Prince of Wales in military uniform, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels PublishersThe Prince of Wales in military uniform, France, World War I, 1914-1918. The future King Edward VIII in the garden of the chateau which was his headquarters in France
Osceola, Chief of the Seminoles, c1837 (c1880). Osceola was a war chief who led a small band of warriors in the Second Seminole War which broke out when the US Government attempted to have
Gaucho, Argentina, early 20th century
Axenfeld, 1860 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerAxenfeld, 1860 (1904). Etching Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
Tiger hunters, Tonkin, Vietnam, 20th century(?)
Edward, Prince of Wales, in army uniform, 1920s(?). Artist: Tuck and SonsEdward, Prince of Wales, in army uniform, 1920s(?). Edward served in the Grenadier Guards during World War I. He became king when his father, George V, died in 1936
Chinese woman, Hong Kong, 20th century
Chinese family, Hong Kong, 20th century
Joseph-Antoine Bernard (1866-1931), French sculptor, 1931. Bernard is seen here in his studio. From Apollo magazine, volume XIII, no 76, April 1931
King George III (1738-1820), 18th century. Artist: Isaac TaylorKing George III (1738-1820), 18th century
Edith Clegg, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)
A French Metis, Canada, 19th century. Artist: SellierA French Metis, Canada, 19th century. A Metis is a person born to parents who belong to different groups defined by visible physical differences, regarded as racial
Caledonia in a Reel, c1800. Artist: Joseph Constantine StadlerCaledonia in a Reel, c1800. After Adam Buck (1759-1833). From The Connoisseur Volume LI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1918]
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and BanfieldLewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Waller is seen here dressed as Robin Hood
Fancy dress competition, c1900
King Charles I (1600-1649) and his family. Artist: J SkeltonKing Charles I (1600-1649) and his family. Charles I was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649
Prince George and Princess Marina, who became engaged on 28 August, 1934 (1935). From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]
Tiger hunting, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodTiger hunting, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card. The Maharajah of Cooch Behar, his guests and the results of the days shoot
Football team, Hammerfest, northern Norway, 20th July 1929Football team, Hammerfest, northern Norway, 20 July 1929. One of the teams from two ships, the Blue Star Lines cruise ship Arandora Star and the Spark
A Greek soldier in traditional uniform, c1920s-c1930s(?). The soldier is wearing the traditional uniform of the Evzones, elite mountain or light infantry units of the Greek Army
Woman on a camel tour, Egypt, c1920s-c1930s(?)
Camel tour in front of one of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1920s-c1930s(?)
Portrait of a Mrs Cooper, c1880-1899(?). Artist: Mr ChancellorPortrait of a Mrs Cooper, c1880-1899(?)
Portrait of a man, c1880-1909(?). Artist: Mr ChancellorPortrait of a man, c1880-1909(?). The photographers studio was located at 55 Sackville Street, Dublin
Portrait of a woman, c1890-1909(?). Artist: HT Reed & CoPortrait of a woman, c1890-1909(?)
Portrait of a woman, c1890-1909(?). Artist: BirchallPortrait of a woman, c1890-1909(?). The photographer was based at 79 Cheapside, London