Desmond Collection (#2)

Movie poster Isolated from the world, 1926. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Desmond Morris, scientist, author and presenter
Desmond Morris (b.1928), English scientist, author and presenter, best known for his book The Naked Ape (1967). Seen here with his son Jason. circa 1969

Music cover, Shell Out Waltz by Herman Darewski, danced by Cebalios Desmond. 1912

Countess of Desmond / 148
COUNTESS OF DESMOND Katherine Fitzgerald, second wife of Thomas, 12th earl of Desmond, who lived to the age of 148 (though some say she was even older) Date: 1464 - 1612

Death of Gerald Fitzgerald, 15th earl of Desmond Date: 1583

The happiest new year of all - Music Sheet Cover by Desmond O Connor, Mowriel Watson and Jack Denby, recorded and broadcast by Vera Lynn

Mother and daughter party fashions, 1966
Woman wears an emerald green Irish wool shirt and matching skirt checked with purple from Laura Desmond with silver cover-up shoes from Elliott. The little girls green dress is by Popchicks

Broken slice of Irish Desmond cowA

King Cormacs Chapel, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland. Built in the Romanesque style of architecture by Cormac Mac- Carthaigh, King of Desmond. Date: 12th century

Florence Desmond as an air woman
Actress Florence Desmond in her costume for the role in the dance and theatrical revue, Streamline, staged at the Palace Theatre in London in 1934 in which she played Mrs Gladys Potts

Piggy-Back Race / 1973
SPORTS DAY - a piggy-back race in progress at the Desmond Anderson Junior School Date: 1973

Louise Brooks / Dogs
American silent film actress, LOUISE BROOKS (1906-1985), with two toy dogs: Dismal Desmond (left), and Bonzo (right)

SILENT FILM: RADIO, 1920s. William Desmond in a still from an American silent film of the 1920s

SILENT FILM STILL: SPORTS. The Prince and Betty, 1919

PAUL DESMOND (1924-1977). American jazz musician. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1954

Mrs Desmond Fitzgerald, formerly Miss Veronica Villiers, a cousin of Sir Winston Churchill and daughter of Ernest Villiers, MP

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"Desmond: A Multifaceted Tale of Mystery, Talent, and Resilience" Intriguingly adorned with a captivating book cover titled "Flying Saucers Have Landed, " Desmond's story unfolds like an enigmatic journey through time. Miss Elizabeth Egerton-Warburton, a woman shrouded in mystery, seems to hold the key to unlocking the secrets behind this enigma. As we delve deeper into Desmond's narrative, we encounter Florence Desmond, a name that resonates with fame and glamour. Perhaps she is the missing link connecting these scattered pieces of history? Could her involvement in the Chelsea Follies Revue by Archibald de Bear and R. Arkell shed light on Desmond's true identity? A surprising twist emerges as we stumble upon a preliminary layout and development plan for the Manor Estate Housing Scheme from 1924. Is it possible that Desmond played an integral role in shaping communities during this era? The mention of "DRYING DISMAL DESMOND" raises more questions than answers. What could this cryptic phrase signify? Does it allude to some hidden aspect of our protagonist's life or perhaps an event that shaped their destiny? Olga Desmond takes center stage as she performs the mesmerizing Sword Dance captured in Picture No. 10769690 multiple times over. Her talent leaves us spellbound while leaving us pondering if there is any connection between Olga and our mysterious subject. Amidst these intriguing fragments lies another clue - "WW2 - Careless Lives. " It hints at turbulent times when lives were lived recklessly amidst chaos and uncertainty. How did this global conflict intertwine with Desmond's personal journey? Did they find solace or despair within those tumultuous years? With each hint offering glimpses into different facets of Desmond’s life – from otherworldly encounters to showbiz allure, urban planning endeavors to artistic pursuits – one thing becomes clear.