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December Collection

Background imageDecember Collection: Early balloon design

Early balloon design, described as an aerostatic globe, with equipment to travel in the air by wind. A) The Vessel. B) Sails that are used according to the wind

Background imageDecember Collection: Balloon ascent from Prairie de Nesle, northern France

Balloon ascent from Prairie de Nesle, northern France
Balloon ascent by M Charles from the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, where it had landed after taking off from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, on 1 December 1783

Background imageDecember Collection: Balloon descent, Prairie de Nesle, France

Balloon descent, Prairie de Nesle, France
Balloon descent of Charles and Robert onto the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, surrounded by various witnesses, including an English gentleman, Mr Fares, who was the first to greet M Charles

Background imageDecember Collection: Balloon ascent from the Tuilieries Gardens, Paris

Balloon ascent from the Tuilieries Gardens, Paris
Second balloon ascent, made from the Tuileries Gardens by Charles and Robert, watched by a crowd of spectators. 1 December 1783

Background imageDecember Collection: Air balloon of Charles and Robert, Paris

Air balloon of Charles and Robert, Paris
The air balloon of Charles and Robert, exhibited in Paris, from where they ascended from the Tuileries Gardens. 1 December 1783

Background imageDecember Collection: Balloon ascent from Tuileries Gardens, Paris

Balloon ascent from Tuileries Gardens, Paris
A balloon which ascended from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, on either 27 August or 1 December 1783. If on the earlier date, it may have been released without passengers, as a test run. 1783

Background imageDecember Collection: WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Army Reserve

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Army Reserve
Proclamation regarding the Army Reserve, Army Form D 451, dated 20 December 1915. One of thirteen printed posters produced in Britain between August 1914 - March 1916. 1915

Background imageDecember Collection: WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Offer Your Services Now

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Offer Your Services Now
Printed recruitment poster No 6: Offer Your Services Now - Our Brave Soldiers At The Front Need Your Help. Issued by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, December 1914. 1914

Background imageDecember Collection: Return of a balloon, Paris

Return of a balloon, Paris
The ceremonial return of a balloon to Paris, with various people of distinction. Charles and Robert made the ascent from the Tuileries Gardens the previous day. 2 December 1783

Background imageDecember Collection: Coronation of Napoleon, with balloon

Coronation of Napoleon, with balloon
Festival for the Coronation of Napoleon and Josephine, scene in the Place de la Concorde, Paris, with five balloons ascending as part of the celebrations. 3 December 1804

Background imageDecember Collection: Spectators of balloon ascent, Paris

Spectators of balloon ascent, Paris
Aux Amateurs de Physique, Vue d Optique

Background imageDecember Collection: Balloon event, Charles Green

Balloon event, Charles Green
227th Ascent of Mr Charles Green in the Royal Vauxhall Nassau Balloon, from the Barracks of the Rue du Faubourg-Poissonniere, Paris. 19 December 1836

Background imageDecember Collection: Silhouette Calendar -- December

Silhouette Calendar -- December, Christmas Parties. Showing a little boy running away from a girl who is standing expectantly under the mistletoe. 20th century

Background imageDecember Collection: Advertisement for Kinner Airplane and Motor Corporation

Advertisement for Kinner Airplane and Motor Corporation

Background imageDecember Collection: Cover of Home Chat Magazine

Cover of Home Chat Magazine, with Mother & Home, Special Entertaining number, with new ideas for Christmas parties. Showing an elegant couple in evening dress, ready to entertain their guests

Background imageDecember Collection: Cover for Paris Plaisirs number 114, December 1931

Cover for Paris Plaisirs number 114, December 1931 Date: 1931

Background imageDecember Collection: Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 78, December 1928

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 78, December 1928
Illustration Japonaiseries by de Lugo from Paris Plaisirs number 78, December 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageDecember Collection: Months of the Year. December

Months of the Year. December
Pulling a sled full of holly. From postcard series published by CW Faulkner Date: circa 1923

Background imageDecember Collection: Study of rosehips and dried leaves by Muriel Dawson

Study of rosehips and dried leaves by Muriel Dawson. December 1921

Background imageDecember Collection: A scene from Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris

A scene from Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris
The scene Une Femme dans le Fourrure from Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris from Paris Plaisirs number 66, December 1927 Date: 1928

Background imageDecember Collection: Cover for Paris Plaisirs number, 42, December 1925

Cover for Paris Plaisirs number, 42, December 1925 featuring one of the Rowe Sisters from the Casino de Paris Date: 1925

Background imageDecember Collection: Cover for Paris Plaisirs number 102, December 1930

Cover for Paris Plaisirs number 102, December 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageDecember Collection: Cover for Paris Plaisirs number 19, December 1923

Cover for Paris Plaisirs number 19, December 1923 featuring the Dolly Sisters at the Palace Theatre Date: 1923

Background imageDecember Collection: Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 90, December 1929

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 90, December 1929
Illustration Pudeur! by Jaquelux from Paris Plaisirs number 90, December 1929 Date: 1929

Background imageDecember Collection: Advert, Southern Railway Excursions

Advert, Southern Railway Excursions
Advertisement for Southern Railway Excursions to Birmingham, Cambridge, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Rugby, Wolverhampton, etc, every Sunday from December to March

Background imageDecember Collection: Home Gardening magazine, December 1931

Home Gardening magazine, December 1931
Front cover of Home Gardening magazine featuring an overhead view of a garden, with a recommended plan for laying it out with a lawn in the middle

Background imageDecember Collection: Home Gardening magazine, December 1932

Home Gardening magazine, December 1932
Front cover of Home Gardening magazine featuring a suggestion to build a rockery to add beauty to your garden. Make one now and it will be in full flower next year. Date: 1932

Background imageDecember Collection: Fruit stall at Christmas, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Fruit stall at Christmas, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Aerial view of a colourful fruit stall in the local market in Funchal, Madeira

Background imageDecember Collection: Nativity Scene

Nativity Scene
A tranquil Nativity scene showing the three kings arriving to present their gifts of gold, Frankincense and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus. Date: December 1927

Background imageDecember Collection: Jack Frost by Oliver Herford

Jack Frost by Oliver Herford

Background imageDecember Collection: Angels appear to shepherds

Angels appear to shepherds
Shepherds are stunned and humbled to have a visitation from angels telling them of news of the birth of a new Messiah in Bethlehem. Date: December 1926

Background imageDecember Collection: Snow family Christmas dinner by Oliver Herford

Snow family Christmas dinner by Oliver Herford
A family of snowmen sit down together for Christmas lunch. I just hope that turkey isn t too hot. December 1925

Background imageDecember Collection: I Love My Dolly by Muriel Dawson

I Love My Dolly by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl cuddles her doll. 1944

Background imageDecember Collection: Please Love Me! by Muriel Dawson

Please Love Me! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl finds that she has been given a cute little puppy as a pet, just in time for Christmas. 1940

Background imageDecember Collection: Madonna and Child by Muriel Dawson

Madonna and Child by Muriel Dawson. 1942

Background imageDecember Collection: Under Cover by Muriel Dawson

Under Cover by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a red coat gets under a raincoat to shelter from the rain. 1936

Background imageDecember Collection: His Share by Muriel Dawson

His Share by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy carrying his Christmas presents. 1934

Background imageDecember Collection: Full military honours for World War One hero

Full military honours for World War One hero

Background imageDecember Collection: Kitty and Me by Muriel Dawson

Kitty and Me by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a pink dress plays with her kitten. 1945

Background imageDecember Collection: Hurrah for Christmas! by Muriel Dawson

Hurrah for Christmas! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a green and red outfit holding sprigs of holly. 1946

Background imageDecember Collection: Safety First by Muriel Dawson

Safety First by Muriel Dawson. A toddler walks along a snowy street with Christmas presents. 1926

Background imageDecember Collection: The Christmas Stocking by Muriel Dawson

The Christmas Stocking by Muriel Dawson. A little girl investigates her Christmas presents. 1926

Background imageDecember Collection: Little girl warming her toes by Muriel Dawson

Little girl warming her toes by Muriel Dawson
A little girl sits in a chair, warming her toes at the stove, by Muriel Dawson. 1927

Background imageDecember Collection: Two toddlers in their cot by Muriel Dawson

Two toddlers in their cot by Muriel Dawson
Two toddlers standing up in their cot and finding their Christmas presents, by Muriel Dawson. 1928

Background imageDecember Collection: Father Christmas with his sack, by Muriel Dawson

Father Christmas with his sack, by Muriel Dawson
Father Christmas walking through the snow with his sack, by Muriel Dawson. 1924

Background imageDecember Collection: Christmas Morning by Muriel Dawson

Christmas Morning by Muriel Dawson -- twin toddlers investigate the contents of their Christmas stockings. 1925

Background imageDecember Collection: O-Ooh! by Muriel Dawson

O-Ooh! by Muriel Dawson -- a toddler standing up in its cot finds a Christmas stocking with Mr Punch looking out of the top. 1925

Background imageDecember Collection: Month Postcard -- Dicembre (December)

Month Postcard -- Dicembre (December). Showing an elegant lady in her underwear, enjoying a cup of tea or coffee in front of the fire

Background imageDecember Collection: Soldiers on bridge at Tidworth, Wiltshire

Soldiers on bridge at Tidworth, Wiltshire
A large number of soldiers standing on a bridge across the river at Tidworth, Wiltshire. December 1915

Background imageDecember Collection: Sailors of the Admiral Graf Spee, WW2

Sailors of the Admiral Graf Spee, WW2
Sailors of the Admiral Graf Spee, looking happy and relaxed. Their ship was sunk in December 1939. circa 1940

Background imageDecember Collection: Ladies Home Journal illustration

Ladies Home Journal illustration
Christmas illustration for the Ladies Home Journal, with a large decorated tree at the centre, and smaller scenes in the four corners. December 1924

Background imageDecember Collection: Henry Moore Exhibition, Whitechapel Art Gallery

Henry Moore Exhibition, Whitechapel Art Gallery
Scene at the opening of the Henry Moore Exhibition at the Whitechapel Art Gallery, East London

Background imageDecember Collection: Poster advertising Pygmalion for babys first toys

Poster advertising Pygmalion for babys first toys
Poster advertising a shop called Pygmalion for babys first toys, open throughout the month of December. Date: early 20th century

Background imageDecember Collection: Santa with children. Ladies Home Journal illustration

Santa with children. Ladies Home Journal illustration
Illustration for the Ladies Home Journal, showing Father Christmas with a group of children. December 1926

Background imageDecember Collection: The Green Door by Arthur Rackham

The Green Door by Arthur Rackham. A story by a Milne published in The Delineator magazine in December 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageDecember Collection: Good Morning ! by David Wright

Good Morning ! by David Wright
Good Morning! by David Wright, featuring a woman looking at herself in a dressing table mirror while her silk dressing gown slips revealingly off her shoulder

Background imageDecember Collection: December 1951 by David Wright

December 1951 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: as one lovely to another

as one lovely to another
Illustration by Lawson Wood showing a young orang-utan smiling at a newly-hatched Easter chick. Date: December 21 1932

Background imageDecember Collection: The Hiker & Camper, 1933

The Hiker & Camper, 1933
Front cover of Hiker and Camper magazine, devoted to one of the most popular pastimes of the 1930s. Two hikers pause on their walk to admire the scenic countryside. Green Date: December 1933

Background imageDecember Collection: December 1953 by David Wright

December 1953 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: Splicing the Main Brace by David Wright

Splicing the Main Brace by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: Ladies Hiking Boots Ad

Ladies Hiking Boots Ad
Advertisement for Ladies Hiking Boots by Jamboree. Date: December 1931

Background imageDecember Collection: Combined Operations by David Wright

Combined Operations by David Wright, showing a model surrounded by pictures of soldiers. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: The Dark Lady of the Skyscrapersby David Wright

The Dark Lady of the Skyscrapersby David Wright
The Dark Lady of the Skyscrapers by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: My China by David Wright

My China by David Wright, showing a nude blonde woman reclining in her boudoir and admiring herself in the mirror

Background imageDecember Collection: My Favourite Model (Mrs David Wright) by David Wright

My Favourite Model (Mrs David Wright) by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: Ralston Wheat Cereal Ad

Ralston Wheat Cereal Ad
Two little boys combine muscles and it looks as if one hasn t been enjoying the healthy, nutritional benefits of Ralston Wheat Cereal. Date: December 1931

Background imageDecember Collection: Brown Sugar by David Wright

Brown Sugar by David Wright, showing a woman lounging on a bed. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: Mary and Joseph head to Bethlehem

Mary and Joseph head to Bethlehem
Joseph and Mary head to Bethlehem for the census, despite Marys delicate condition. Thank goodness for donkeys. Date: December 1927

Background imageDecember Collection: Hiker & Camper Mag / 12. 31

Hiker & Camper Mag / 12. 31
The cover of a magazine devoted to hikers and ramblers. Two young women set off on a Winters Day in the snow. Date: December 1931

Background imageDecember Collection: Christmas Carol Singer

Christmas Carol Singer
Charming illustration showing a young girl wearing a red, cloche hat singing angelically from a book of Christmas carols. Date: December 1926

Background imageDecember Collection: Poster design for Royal Mail Cruises, RMSP Atlantis

Poster design for Royal Mail Cruises, RMSP Atlantis

Background imageDecember Collection: Feeding Birds in the Snow

Feeding Birds in the Snow

Background imageDecember Collection: Dog, sled and snow

Dog, sled and snow
A jolly winter scene showing five children playing with a sledge in the snow. Their dog looks keen to give them a pull. Date: December 1926

Background imageDecember Collection: My Birthday Month -- December

My Birthday Month -- December
Calendar design for My Birthday Month -- December. Showing four children in the nursery, playing at Cowboys and Indians

Background imageDecember Collection: Advertisement for Ellerman Lines

Advertisement for Ellerman Lines

Background imageDecember Collection: December 1952 by David Wright

December 1952 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageDecember Collection: Delineator front cover December 1929

Delineator front cover December 1929
Art deco cover featuring a woman surrounded by Christmas presents. Date: December 1929

Background imageDecember Collection: Delineator magazine cover December 1928

Delineator magazine cover December 1928
Sparkling front cover of the Delineator magazine featuring a blonde 1920s woman admiring a string of pearls against a background of colourful baubles. December 1928

Background imageDecember Collection: Delineator Christmas Number 1927

Delineator Christmas Number 1927
Festive front cover design by Helen Dryden featuring a woman with fashionably cropped blonde hair clutching a heap of wrapped up Christmas presents against a candlelit background. Date: December 1927

Background imageDecember Collection: Angel Shops with Car

Angel Shops with Car
An angel does her Christmas shopping and loads it into the car, with her chauffeurs help. Date: 24 December 1926




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