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Dora Kallmus Collection

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Miss Marjorie Moss, the well known terpsichorean artiste. 17 December 1926

Miss Marjorie Moss, the well known terpsichorean artiste. 17 December 1926

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Heroine of London romance. Mlle Maria Ley, the famous Continental danseuse who

Heroine of London romance. Mlle Maria Ley, the famous Continental danseuse who has just been married secretly at St Martins Registry Office, to Mr Franz Deutsche

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Senora Martinez De Hoz, wife of the well known Argentine owner, who gained his

Senora Martinez De Hoz, wife of the well known Argentine owner, who gained his second success in the French Derby at Chantilly. 18 June 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Frances most successful woman owner Mme Yvette Laurent, the well known Paris

Frances most successful woman owner Mme Yvette Laurent, the well known Paris society woman and blood stock fancier, who has had a remarkably successful season 23 January 1926

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Now associated with one of the worlds most famous dressmakers. Lady Abdy, who

Now associated with one of the worlds most famous dressmakers. Lady Abdy, who has recently taken up a position with Mlle Gabrielle Chanel. 19 December 1929

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Charming English actress for Australia. Miss Margaret Bannerman ( born in Toronto

Charming English actress for Australia. Miss Margaret Bannerman ( born in Toronto, Canada ) who is now on her way to the antipodes where she will star in Our betters

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Well known aviator said to be most smartly dressed man in France. M Pierre Play

Well known aviator said to be most smartly dressed man in France. M Pierre Play, the well known aviator, who is said to be the most smartly dressed man in France. 23 November 1926

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Niece of German Secretary of State who makes her debut in the films. Miss Erica

Niece of German Secretary of State who makes her debut in the films. Miss Erica Dernburg, who is well known in Berlin society, where she was " discovered " by Herr Reinhardt

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: She works the clock round. Alice Hemingway, a well known mannequin employed by

She works the clock round. Alice Hemingway, a well known mannequin employed by Louis Bourbon of Paris. 19 November 1932

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Lili Damita, wearing the magnificent silver brocade coat presented by Jenny. 24

Lili Damita, wearing the magnificent silver brocade coat presented by Jenny. 24 October 1929

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Mlle Andree Lafayette, who is at present in London. 16 March 1928

Mlle Andree Lafayette, who is at present in London. 16 March 1928

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Titled slave to the Charleston. Countess Ulrich Kinsky, who gave a New Year dance

Titled slave to the Charleston. Countess Ulrich Kinsky, who gave a New Year dance at Castle Hermanmiestetz, Czecho Slovakia, where every one of the 40 numers was a Charleston

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Could not abandon the stage. Mlle Jane Aubert, the leading lady Good News

Could not abandon the stage. Mlle Jane Aubert, the leading lady Good News at the Palace Theatre, Paris, who is being sued by her husband, Mr Nelson Morris

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Princess Achille Murat. 12 November 1932

Princess Achille Murat. 12 November 1932

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Ascot fashions from Paris. Mme Agnes, the famous French modiste, who is expected

Ascot fashions from Paris. Mme Agnes, the famous French modiste, who is expected in London early this week with a large number of remarkable creations that she has designed specially for the Royal

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: 5 year old earning ?50 a week. Great great great great niece of Franz Peter Schubert

5 year old earning ?50 a week. Great great great great niece of Franz Peter Schubert, the famous composer, little Elfi is at present appearing with great success in Vienna

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Polyglot boy of five. Willie nassau, son of Professor Nassau of Vienna University

Polyglot boy of five. Willie nassau, son of Professor Nassau of Vienna University, who speaks and writes German, English, French, Italian, Russian and Swedish. 12 March 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Worlds youngest B A Mlle Trude Grundmann, a pupil at the College of Sacred Heart

Worlds youngest B A Mlle Trude Grundmann, a pupil at the College of Sacred Heart, Vienna, who, although but 15 years of age, has just became a full fledged Bachelor of Arts. 28 January 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Mr Fujita. - Tsuguharu Foujita Japanese Painter 22 July 1927

Mr Fujita. - Tsuguharu Foujita Japanese Painter 22 July 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: The Baronesses Mayr Melnhof, of Castle Peanberg, Syria. 8 February 1927

The Baronesses Mayr Melnhof, of Castle Peanberg, Syria. 8 February 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: One armed pianist, Practises 6 hours a day with left hand. Paul Wittgenstein

One armed pianist, Practises 6 hours a day with left hand. Paul Wittgenstein, an Austrian pianist who lost his right arm in the war, astonished a specially invited audience at the Wigmore Studio s

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: M Tristan Bernard, Frances richest litterateur, with his granddaughter and sole heiress

M Tristan Bernard, Frances richest litterateur, with his granddaughter and sole heiress, Mignonne. 21 September 1927 Tristan Bernard ( 7 September 1866 - 7 December 1947 ) was a French playwright

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Tiny pianist plays Liszt and Chopin before King and Queen of Italy. Amadeo Seilern

Tiny pianist plays Liszt and Chopin before King and Queen of Italy. Amadeo Seilern, a four year old pianist, plays Liszt and Chopin by ear, and a few days ago

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Smile which brought a fortune. Timon Berczelly, the three year old foundling who

Smile which brought a fortune. Timon Berczelly, the three year old foundling who has just been adopted by the Baroness Takasy, Hungarys wealthiest woman, who has nominated him as her sole heir

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Guest of honour at the Anglo - French Luncheon Club. Mr Tristan Bernard, the famous

Guest of honour at the Anglo - French Luncheon Club. Mr Tristan Bernard, the famous French novelist and his granddaughter. 29 May 1928

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Herr William Kienzl, Austrias greatest living composer. 31 January 1927

Herr William Kienzl, Austrias greatest living composer. 31 January 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Nothing English about her except her looks. Mlle Gregoritz, who has attained

Nothing English about her except her looks. Mlle Gregoritz, who has attained considerable notoriety in Vienna, by reason of a novel competition organised by a popular weekly journal

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Doggy. Mrs Mortimer Davis, as she appeared at the Paris races last week. 3 August

Doggy. Mrs Mortimer Davis, as she appeared at the Paris races last week. 3 August 1928

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Senora Dodero, of Buenos Aires, with her little daughter Marquita, who are paying

Senora Dodero, of Buenos Aires, with her little daughter Marquita, who are paying a visit to England. 26 March 1926

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Champion woman steeplechase rider. Frau Schmidt Melius, who a few days ago at Erfurt

Champion woman steeplechase rider. Frau Schmidt Melius, who a few days ago at Erfurt, won a handicap steeplechase when riding her own horse against professional male jockeys. 18 Februay 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Portrait as reward. Mme Costes, wife of the distinguished French airman who had

Portrait as reward. Mme Costes, wife of the distinguished French airman who had two charming photographs specially made on the day that her husband completed his record flight

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Great Great Great daughter of Queen Victoria engaged. HRH Princess Cecilia of

Great Great Great daughter of Queen Victoria engaged. HRH Princess Cecilia of Greece who will shortly marry the hereditary Grand Duke George Donatus of Hesse. 31 December 1930

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Woman Diplomatist. Mlle Helene Straubm who is to be Austrias first minister

Woman Diplomatist. Mlle Helene Straubm who is to be Austrias first minister to Uruguay. Hitherto Austrian interests have been looked after by the Dutch Minister, Montevideo. 3 October 1930

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Mlle Lily Damita, the famous film star. 11 January 1928

Mlle Lily Damita, the famous film star. 11 January 1928

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Senorita Elsenada, the famous South American female bullfighter. 12 March 1927

Senorita Elsenada, the famous South American female bullfighter. 12 March 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Javanese Royalty gives Paris a new sensation. Princess Fazil, sent to Holland

Javanese Royalty gives Paris a new sensation. Princess Fazil, sent to Holland to complete her education, was the despair of her mistresses, displaying no desire to learn Dutch

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Keeping in memory the picturesque costumes of pre war Russia. Entertainer in Paris

Keeping in memory the picturesque costumes of pre war Russia. Entertainer in Paris to support family. Count Bernard Esders. 27 January 1930

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Danced with Prince George. Lili Damita. 14 September 1928

Danced with Prince George. Lili Damita. 14 September 1928

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Miss Tessy Harrison, whose marvellous dancing is now drawing great crowds to the

Miss Tessy Harrison, whose marvellous dancing is now drawing great crowds to the Capucins Theatre, Paris. 17 December 1926 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Sports fashion leader sets up shop. Mme Paul Reboux who has for some season set

Sports fashion leader sets up shop. Mme Paul Reboux who has for some season set the fashion for French sporting womanhood, has just opened as establishment in the Rue de la Paix. 19 June 1926

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Princess Fthie, granddaughter of the late Sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey. 14 March 1927

Princess Fthie, granddaughter of the late Sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey. 14 March 1927

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Profile on coinage. Mme Berta Braun, a Society woman, whose charming profile

Profile on coinage. Mme Berta Braun, a Society woman, whose charming profile has been perpetuated in the new Austrian coinage. 14 December 1926

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Miss Algeria. Mlle Rives, of Algiers, who will represent her country in a competition

Miss Algeria. Mlle Rives, of Algiers, who will represent her country in a competition to be held next month at Rio de Janeiro to determine who is the most beautiful woman in the world

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Faith in her own invention causes concussion of the brain. Mme Auguste Hallmann

Faith in her own invention causes concussion of the brain. Mme Auguste Hallmann who invented a hunting hat fitted with a pneumatic cushion, which she believed would banish all risk attending a toss

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Noted cinema star as mannequin. Mlle Andree Lafayette, great great grand daughter

Noted cinema star as mannequin. Mlle Andree Lafayette, great great grand daughter of the famous Marquis de Lafayette. 8 February 1928

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: The idol of the Paris stage. Mlle Spinelly, the idol of Parisian theatregoers

The idol of the Paris stage. Mlle Spinelly, the idol of Parisian theatregoers, with her son, Manuel, who is known as " Little Spi ". 8 December 1925

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Milan society leader who is summering Eastbourne. Signore De Pallini, who has

Milan society leader who is summering Eastbourne. Signore De Pallini, who has taken a large house near the popular seaside resrt with the intention of entertaining many of her Italian friends who are

Background imageDora Kallmus Collection: Countess Beroldingen. Viennese Society sportswoman. 16 July 1927

Countess Beroldingen. Viennese Society sportswoman. 16 July 1927



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