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Mopping up the Strand

Photographs

1949-02-02

Photograph entitled 'Mopping up the Strand' taken by an unknown photographer for Associated Press, 2 February 1949. Gelatin silver print

Sir Laurence Olivier

Photographs

08 December 1949

Photograph of Sir Laurence Olivier.

Paulette Goddard with Clark Gable

Photographs

08 August 1949

International News photograph titled 'Paulette Goddard says goodbye to Clark Gable'. Image shows Hollywood film stars Clark Gable and Paulette Goddard at the Los Angeles airport. Goddard, recently divorced from actor Burgess Meredith, was flying to Mexico City.

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Eastern Region), part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Eastern Region), Passenger Loco Crew, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year

Miscellanea & Curiosities

1949

Christmas card from E W Belcher, British Overseas Airways Corporation, [?Dec 1949].

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Eastern Region), Excess Luggage, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

christmas and new year greetings 1949

Miscellanea & Curiosities

1949

Christmas card from the Welcombe Hotel, Stratford on Avon, The Hotels Executive, British Transport Commission

Kirkstall rear axle from ERF lorry, c. 1949

Road Transport

c.1949

Kirkstall rear axle from ERF lorry, c. 1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Western Region), Foreman, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Scottish Region), Porter, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

micro photograph

Photographs

1949

Microphotograph by E.H. Duckworth on Kodak M.R. plate. Sent by Mr. Duckworth to Dr. R.S. Schultze as a Christmas greeting. Crown within a star of David. "Wishing you the Happiest christmas and all prosperity in the coming year from E.H. Duckworth".

Glass ampoule of synthetic Tuberculin, for veterin

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1949

Glass ampoule of synthetic Tuberculin, for veterinary use, prepared by the Veterinary College and Hospital, Streatley, Berks., England dated 6 Nov. 1949

4-nitroalizarin dye

Industrial Chemistry

1949

4-nitroalizarin dye, manufactured in 1949.

minoalizarin dye

Industrial Chemistry

1949

4-aminoalizarin dye, manufactured in 1949.

The Railway executive

Miscellanea & Curiosities

1949

Christmas card from E Marsden, The Railway Executive, British Railways. With company logo.

B & H Filmo Sportster 8mm camera

Cinematography

1949

B & H Filmo Sportster 8mm cine camera.

Fighter Pilot leaving Victoria Station for the Kent Coast jigsaw puzzle

Toys & Games

c.1949

Jigsaw puzzle, Valentine's British Railways Series, wooden, 60 pieces, depicting BR Pacific type Battle of Britain class "Fighter Pilot" leaving Victoria Station for the Kent Coast, c1949

Beutell visibility meter, 1943.

Meteorology

1949

Beutell visibility meter, 1943.

Admiral 19A 11SN 6" tabletop television receiver, 1949

Television

1949

The Donald Fleming Collection of North American television receivers: Admiral 19A 11SN 6" tabletop television receiver, 1949.

Admiral 10" tabletop/portable televison receiver, 1949

Television

1949

The Donald Fleming Collection of North American television receivers: Admiral 10" tabletop/portable televison receiver, 1949.

Sparton 4900 12" console television receiver, 1949

Television

1949

The Donald Fleming Collection of North American television receivers: Sparton 4900 12" console television receiver, 1949.

Emerson Model 614 8" tabletop television receiver, 1949

Television

1949

The Donald Fleming Collection of North American television receivers: Emerson Model 614 8" tabletop television receiver, 1949.

Royal Worcester 10" dinner plate

Passenger Comforts

1949

Dinner plate, white with royal blue and gold patterned/gilded rim. Made by Royal Worcester - Hotel Ware. Stamped on base 'W5/B1'. Overall: 28 mm x 254 mm.

Kolster-Brandes wire recorder (EWR 60), 1949.

Sound Reproduction

1949

Kolster-Brandes wire recorder (EWR 60), 1949.

Steineck ABC wristwatch camera

Photographic Technology

1949

Made in Germany by Steineck Kamerawerk. Subminiature camera for discs of film 25mm diameter, 8 exposures 7mm diameter. Steinhetl VI lens F:12.5mm f/2.8 fixed aperture, coated cobir enamel. Two-speed rotary shutter. Refelcting finder - concave mirror and ball and pin sight. Wristwatch shaped, on green leather strap. In case. Could be Steiner-Optik GmbH?. Designed in Germany by Dr R Steineck.

Queens Institute of Nursing dark blue coat

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1949

Dark blue (Queens Institute of Nursing, 30 Buckingham Palace Road, London) coat, 1949, with buttons as part 17

Royal Photographic Society Traill Taylor Memorial Lecture bronze medal

Printed Materials & Ephemera

1949

Royal Photographic Society Traill Taylor Memorial Lecture bronze medal, in case. Awarded to E H Selwyn, Kodak Research Laboratory, for 39th Traill Taylor lecture. Bust of Traill Taylor in relief on obverse. In presentation case, purple leatherette with gold decoration, lined with black velvet and white silk.

Ceramic dinner plate, Mintons Limited

Passenger Comforts

1949

Dinner plate with fluted gold rim, pale green border and dark green garland decoration around a white centre, bearing makers mark. Mintons Limited. Overall: 25 mm x 266 mm.

Mullard radio/television receiver, 1949

Television

1949

Mullard radio/television receiver, 12" floor standing, manufactured by Mullard, 1949. Model number MTS 521A, Serial No 1460.

Vivien Leigh and KLaurence Olivier after Streetcar first night

Photographs

12 October 1949

Daily Herald contact print by A. Tanner titled 'A Streetcar Named Desire First Night at the Aldwych Theatre'. Caption on back reads: Vivien Leigh receives congratulations from her husband Sir Laurence Olivier after the show.

Sir Laurence Olivier and Anna Neagle receive Picturegoer Awards

Photographs

19 October 1949

PA reuter photograph titled 'Another Oscar for Olivier -- and a prize for Anna Neagle, too'. Image shows actors Sir Laurence Olivier and Anna Neagle having received 'Picturegoer' Gold Medal Awards for 1949 at a luncheon in the Savoy Hotel, London.

Laurence Olivier received Danish knighthood

Photographs

25 February 1949

Planet News photograph titled 'Olivier honoured by Danes'. Caption on back reads: Sir Laurence Olivier, the noted British actor shows his wife Lady Olivier (Vivien Leigh, the actress) the Danish Order of Knight Companion of the Danne Brog, after he had received the honour at the hands of the British Ambassador, Count Edouard Reventlow. Seen extreme left is Prince George of Denmark, who is Assistant Military attache at the Embassy.

Posing for a sketch

Photographs

January 1949

Silver gelatin print by Harold Tomlin for the Daily Herald, January 1949. Image shows journalist Marjorie Proops sketching a film outfit modeled by actress Elizabeth Taylor. "Blouse is green spots on white, skirt is white on green." Robert Taylor and Janet Grey look on.

The School for Scandal

Photographs

20 January 1949

Daily Herald photograph by Greaves showing Sir Laurence Olivier (in costumeand Vivien Leigh after the opening night performance of Sheridan's The School for Scandal. New Theatre, London.

Laurence Olivier receives Picturgoer Film Award

Photographs

1949

Daily Herald contact sheet by F. Greaves titled 'Picturegoer Film awards'. Caption on back reads: Sir Laurence Olivier and Anna Neagle, voted the outstanding British film actor and actress of 1948 by readers of the "Picturegoer" receive their trophoes presented to them by A.C. Duncan, chairman of Odhams at a luncheon in London.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine: re

Wellcome Medals

1949

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine: report of the work of the School for the Year 1947-1948. Fifty Years of Tropical Medicine 1899-1949. 138pp; paperback 22x14cm. In paper of front cover: impressed and embossed gilt medallion, 51mm diameter, with head relief profile to r. of Patrick Manson (d.1922), pioneer in tropical medicine and founder of the School [designer: John Hull Grundy]. Set of 6 b/w illustrations by Grundy to accompany assessment of tropical medicine, pp.24-48

Prospect for Elephant Baby

Photographs

1949

Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "Prospect for Elephant Baby". Originally published in Picture Post Vol. 42, No. 2, January 8, 1949. Story titled "Life in the Elephant", about everyday life in London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood. Caption in magazine reads: "When she grows up her bath will still be a basin. Unless she moves. Or the Elephant changes." Photographer's stamp on verso.

Social Segregation That Can Lead to Trouble

Photographs

1949

Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "Social Segregation That Can Lead to Trouble." Originally published in Picture Post, July 2, 1949. Story titled "Is There a British Colour Bar?", about racism in Britain. Caption in magazine reads: "In most towns coloured people live together in close communities. In such communities grievances are brooded on more bitterly." Photographer's stamp on verso.

In the Salvation Army Hostel, They Turn in Early

Photographs

1949

Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "In the Salvation Army Hostel, They Turn in Early". Originally published in Picture Post Vol. 42, No. 2, January 8, 1949. Story titled "Life in the Elephant", about everyday life in London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood. Caption in magazine reads: "470 beds in rows. 470 sleepers in ranks. Men who know more about hunger than ambition. Men who've learned the value of friendship better than the value of things." Photographer's stamp on verso.

One With a Nose for Bargains

Photographs

1949

Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "One With a Nose for Bargains". Originally published in Picture Post Vol. 42, No. 2, January 8, 1949. Story titled "Life in the Elephant", about everyday life in London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood. Caption in magazine reads: "Lino today, stamps tomorrow. Whatever's cheap in the market is seen all over the area." Photographer's stamp on verso.

New York Nightmare

Photographs

1949-04

Gelatin silver print entitled 'New York Nightmare' by an unknown photographer Associated Press artist John Carlton for the Daily Herald, April 1949. 'Air-bust atomic bombs make many cities in the American North East obsolete, according to Dr. R. E. Lapp, atomic scientist and war department and National Military Establishment adviser. This composite drawing by Associated Press Staff Artist John Carlton shows how such a bomb burst over 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City, would flash death-dealing gamma rays through the citys tall buildings...'

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Eastern Region), Porter, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (North Eastern Region), Porter, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

Letter to F G Hole, Marylebone, from Gordon Yates, 222 Maryl

Miscellanea & Curiosities

1949

Letter to F G Hole, Marylebone, from Gordon Yates, 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 The Hotel Executive, British Transport, re specimens of Christmas cards

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Eastern Region), Foreman, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (London Midland Region), part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

With best wishes

Miscellanea & Curiosities

1949

Christmas card from E E King, Road Passenger Executive, Euston Station, London NW1, Dec 1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (London Midland Region), Passenger Guard, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.

Uniform cap badge, British Railways

Railway Uniform & Costume

1949

Uniform cap badge, British Railways 1949 pattern totem, British Railways (Eastern Region), Ticket Collector, part of The Jack Whitaker Collection of railway uniform badges.