1922 Collection (#7)

Queen Messi of Massa, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Royal transport for Queen Messi of Massa in the Sherbro region of Sierra Leone, West Africa. She was on her way to a political meeting. Her top hat is a sign of her authority. Date: 1922

Kukuruku tradition, Bendel State, Nigeria, West Africa
Kukuruku tribal tradition for a young mans coming of age ceremony, Bendel State, Nigeria, West Africa (then in the British Empire). Date: 1922

Ovra dancer, Ebo tribe, Benin, Nigeria, West Africa
Ovra dancer in full costume, Ebo (Edo) tribe, Benin, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

Habr Awal men, Zaila District, Somaliland, East Africa
Habr Awal (Habr Wal) men, Zaila (Zeila) District, Somaliland (then part of the British Empire), East Africa. Date: 1922

King of Bunyoro and two chiefs, Western Uganda, East Africa
King of Bunyoro and two chiefs in ceremonial dress, Western Uganda, East Africa. Date: 1922

Four young women, Nigeria, West Africa
Four young women with fashionable headdresses and hairstyles, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

King Prempeh I of the Ashanti Empire, West Africa
King Prempeh I (1870-1931) of the Ashanti (Asante) Empire, West Africa, now part of Ghana. He ruled from 1888 until his death in 1931, and fought an Ashanti war against Britain in 1893

Two young Fulani women, Nigeria, West Africa
Two young Fulani (Fula) women, Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

Quechua woman sitting in the sun, Bolivia, South America, wearing homespun cloth made from the fleece of local animals such as llama and vicuna. 1922

Four Mangbettu people, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Four people of the Mangbettus (Mangbetu) tribe, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Showing decorative body scars, ivory hairpins, a nose plug

Woman with decorative scars, Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Yuli Ikelemba woman with decorative scars and spear hairpins made of beaten metal, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), Central Africa. Date: 1922

Aboriginal Warramunga man, Northern Territory, Australia
Aboriginal Warramunga (Warumungu) man, Northern Territory, Australia. Seen here in profile, with his nostrils broken under the weight of a large wooden spike. Date: 1922

The Emperor on his Throne of Gold, Vietnam (Annam)
The Emperor on his Throne of Gold, Vietnam (then known as Annam). As the son of heaven, he is dressed in his ritual robes and holds in his hands the sacred rule, a tablet of wood. Date: 1922

Dancing woman of Biskra, Algeria, North Africa
Dancing woman at a cabaret in Biskra, Algeria, North Africa, with a tambourine in which she collects money. Date: 1922

Patriarch of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, East Africa
The Abuna, Patriarch of Addis Ababa and Archbishop of the Christian Church of Ethiopia, East Africa. Date: 1922

Woman from Harar, Somalia, East Africa
Woman in festival costume from the city of Harar, Somalia, East Africa. Date: 1922

Stone Age Man in the World Today -- men of the Warramunga tribe of Australia, with stone tools, showing similarities with people of the Stone Age. Date: 1922

Sir Philip Sassoons home, 25 Park Lane: the boudoir
The Park Lane home of British politician Sir Philip Sassoon(1888-1939), decorated in the French style. Pictured here is the the Boudoir opening into the Dining Room, featuring a vista effect

Whitehall, London. circa 11th November 1922. Remembrance Day. Commemorations to mark the end of The Great War 1914 to 1918

Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Circa 1922. Tyrell Collection

The flying bedstead. A sail propelled rail yacht at Spurn Head, she can carry 20 passengers. East Riding of Yorkshire. Circa 1922

Wedding of Lord Louis Mountbatten and Miss Edwina Ashely photographed today immediately on their return to Brook House after the ceremony at St. Margaret s

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Winston Churchill NR 965
At a traction engine rally outside the Museum of Science and Technology on Newhall Street, Birmingham:- Burrell Scenic class Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. NR 965, number 3909, Winston Churchill

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive NO4999
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. NO4999, number 3926, Margaret. Built in 1922 by Charles Burrell & Sons at Thetford, powered by a 5 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Omar Khayyam
Scene from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Artist: Gilbert James. Date: circa 1922

The Princess Mary Caravan. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

1922 Thornycroft Type Q Shell Mex petrol truck. Creator: Unknown
1922 Thornycroft Type Q Shell Mex petrol truck

GERARD PHILIPPE / DISCINA
GERARD PHILIPPE French actor of stage and screen Date: 1922 - 1959

Gifts to Princess Mary on her wedding, 1922
A sapphire galaxy: royal and other gifts to Princess Mary on her wedding to Viscount Lascelles in February 1922. Most of the royal gifts of jewellery contained sapphires

Fencing - the Ladies Foil Championship - Miss Hall wins
Fencing - the Ladies Foil Championship - Miss M H Hall (right) defeated Miss G M Davis (left) in the fight-off after a tie. Date: 1922

China Clay - Moonrise. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

China Clay - Restraint. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

China Clay - The Cang. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

China Clay - The Secret. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

China Clay - Memories. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

China Clay - The Monk. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

China Clay - Satisfaction. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

China Clay - Cover. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

Nieuport-Delage Type 37 Number 6 Built for the 1922 Coup?
Nieuport-Delage Type 37 Number 6 Built for the 1922 Coupe Deutsch Race Date: 1922

RAF AT Aerial-Target 1922
A Man Holding the Tail of a Raf-At Aerial-Target 1922 Drone Uav on a Trolley, Later Launched Without-Undercarriage from Hms Argus Date: 1922

1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - The Camp at 23, 000 feet on the North Col of the mountain. Date: 1922

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell the Blood of an Englishman, form English Fairy Tales, pub
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell the Blood of an Englishman, from English Fairy Tales, pub. 1922 (colour lithograph), 1922. Scene from Jack and the Beanstalk

Fall / Japanese Chin / 1922
Champion Hokusia Nippon Date: 1922

Art Deco Glaoui Residential Block, Casablanca, Morocco, North Africa

First Court of the London Season at Buckingham Palace, 1922
A cut-away diagram of Buckingham Palace showing where the first court of the London Season, 1922. The entry for those attending Court was by way of the West Portico entrance

Entitled: "Man's suit and overcoat by Lus and Befve. Gazette du Bon Genre. Fashion plate by Pierre Mourgue, 1922." La Gazette du Bon Ton was a small but influential fashion magazine

Fashion plate for La Gazette du Bon Ton, L'Astrakan Manteau de peau de mouton, doublé de Astrakan. 1922. George Barbier (1882 - 1932) 235 Gazette du Bon Ton fashion plate 1922 Astrakan

The Motorist, 1922 (oil on canvas)
822806 The Motorist, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 99x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Motorist. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952). Oil on canvas

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"1922: A Year of Adventures, Triumphs, and Cultural Shifts" Step back in time to the roaring twenties as we delve into the remarkable events that unfolded in 1922. From the witty escapades of Jeeves and Wooster to the heartwrenching farewell depicted in Fortunio Matania's "Good-bye, Old Man, " this year was filled with captivating stories. Intrigue reached new heights with Moon Madness captivating imaginations worldwide. Meanwhile, Norton and Mallory embarked on a daring British Mount Everest Expedition, pushing boundaries and defying nature's limits. The skies witnessed groundbreaking achievements as the Supermarine aeroplane powered by Rolls-Royce S. 6 soared through clouds, marking a milestone in aviation history. Society found its voice against Prohibition with Sweden's anti-Prohibition poster declaring boldly, "No. Crayfish require these drinks. " The fight for freedom extended beyond borders as Proust penned his masterpiece at age 31 while James Joyce mesmerized readers with his literary gem Ulysses. Sports enthusiasts were enthralled by France V Scotland Rugby match where passion collided on the field leaving spectators breathless. HMS Iron Duke stood tall amidst chaos during the Great Fire of Smyrna - a testament to bravery and resilience. Nature's beauty beckoned from Isle of Wight/Ventnor where tranquility met picturesque landscapes offering solace amidst bustling times. And who could forget that iconic blue dress paired perfectly with beer - an emblematic image capturing the spirit fashion and indulgence? As we reflect upon this transformative year, let us celebrate those who shaped our past while inspiring future generations. In 1922, dreams took flight; art spoke volumes; sports united nations; tragedies tested resolve – forever etching their mark on history's canvas.