Victorian Photographs - Carte-de-visite

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A collection of photographs dating from the 1900s to the 1950s that belonged to Mike's Grandmother Jennie Elstob, he says he wished he had asked more about these but at the time he was more interested in climbing trees. Jennie also collected Edwardian Actresses, see Edwardian Actresses
Thanks Mike for sending them.

Notes by Roger constructed from information on the postcards etc.
Miss Jennie Elstob was born Jane Elizabeth Elstob on Sunday 13th July 1890. Between 1904 - 1913 she lived at Fox Hill Farm, Sadberge, Darlington. By 1905-8 she had friends, Dulcie [Walker] and Florrie, and Lily (at Stockton) who sent actress postcards for her collection. She may have had a sister Alice who lived at Stockton-on Tees, also a brother Fred and his wife Amy and their son, and a cousin Sissy.
Jennie married William Norman Lambert, she was living at Bewley Hill Farm, Sadburge, Darlington in 1914 and was still there in 1931. They had a son, Willie Lambert. Jennie's birthday was in July.There are several photos of Jennie.
Several family members served in the Great War.

In 1928 Mrs Elstob (mother of Jennie and Alice) was living at 'Ingleford' The Bank, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees, I assume with daughter Alice. The photos continue through the Second World War and a few from the 1950s.
Why the orientals were collected I cant imagine!

I have also been sent two Autograph Books: one belonging to Jennie Elstob and the other Olive Mary Lambert started when she was ten, (Mikes mother). They are full of humour and sayings. Jennie Elstob's Autograph Book

Olive Mary Lambert's Autograph Book

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Photographer's Details. (Written on or in the photo) [My comments] Rough Date Order

Un-named young lady, October 20th 1905
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Miss Jennie Elstob, October 20th 1905 (she was 15 years) taken at Aunt Mudd's [possibly Aunt Medd's]
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[Elderly lady and husband and Edwardian dressed daughter. c.1905. Perhaps Jennie's Mother and her grandparents]
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Two ladies dated as September 1906
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Thirlwell & Co. Stockton on Tees, Guisborough, Spennymoor, Darlington. [Young lady - Cabinet Card] No. 27412-4. (November 1906)
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Jennie Elstob, Fox Hill Farm, Sadberge, Darlington. May 22nd 1906 [Jennie with her bicycle]
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Whinfield, 161 Northumberland St. Newcastle-on-Tyne. [Lady Early 20th C.]
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[Three children, two girls and a boy in a sailor suit]
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Two young ladies and a young man sat by a river. [Early 20th C.]
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Thirlwell Ltd, Stockton, West Hartlepool and Darlington. No. A1366L. [Baby photo early 20th C.]
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Thirlwell & Co. Stockton, Middlesbro, West Hartlepool, Newcastle. No. 42947. [Toddler with teddy bear]
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Two small boys
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Two early cars and a horse and rider outside the Londonderry Arms
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Photographer: S.Nicol. N/C. [in pencil]. No. C 12192. [ Young man, Royal Flying Corps uniform (No insignia so a just joined, 1916-1918 pattern jacket (I think). Young lady with a badge/broach 'ABS' and a crown] [Very nice photo - Roger]
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Mr & Mrs Gordon Richardson, 1917. [Soldier and his wife, she has a sweetheart badge - a copy of his cap badge. He has no insignia so just joined up]
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Stuart, Newcastle on Tyne. [WW1 Soldier]
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U. A. Studios, 79 Union Street, Plymouth No. 8797.[WW1 soldier]
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Fegan, Brisbane. [Australia] [Mother and son] (Harold aged 4 years & 8 months, June 20th 1918) [Kodak Austral stamp box]
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Wedding portrait of Jennie Elstob and William Norman Lambert.
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W.J.Gregson & Co. Photographers, 92 Talbot Road, Blackpool. No. 9454. [Front: Possibly Frederick Lambert with first wife Lily Lambert (nee Morrow), back: William Norman Lambert and Jennie Lambert (nee Elstob) sitting in a fake studio car]
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Photo on a beach probably Blackpool same day as above: William Norman Lambert, Jennie Lambert, possibly Fred and Lily]
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Whinfield, 161 Northumberland St. Newcastle-on-Tyne. [Lady Early 20th C.] [To Jennie Mitchelson, April 10th 1918]
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Man with horse and cart. He could be Joseph Elstob (father of Jennie Elstob) or a farmhand. This would be at Fox Hill Farm Sadberge (or Long Newton as they are close to each other). It's before 1923 as the farm was sold in that year. [The cart or lorry has 'Joseph Elstob, Long Newton' painted on the side]
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Gales Studios Limited. [Lady in large hat c.1920]
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(Astral Concert Party, for terms apply Fairfield, Stockton) [Seven people in a hut]
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[Xmas Postcard. House, Barn, cart and chickens] (East New Biggin) [Near Dundee?]
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Lady holding baby outdoors (blurred)
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[Boy with his kite in a field] No. 18-136.]
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Baby, dog on a rug, copied image.
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Lady with two babies [twins?]
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[Grandmother and grandson sat on deck chair in field]
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Young lady sat in field wearing beret.
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V. Adams M.P.S. Chemist, Yarm Lane, Stockton. No. 8-49. [Horse in a field - Bewley]
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[Two men herd some very large pigs/boars - Bewley]
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(Threasher at Bewley Hill) [faded image]
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Baby sat on a cushion wearing knitted outfit
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[Small boy wearing Fontleroy type outfit] No. 29535. [Son of Amy and Fred]
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Child on bear toy
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Father and daughter
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[Family Group, two gents and a lady]
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V. Adams M.P.S. Chemist, Yarm Lane, No - 966 Stockport [Gent in straw hat and with pipe]
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Middleton & Sons, Bushey, Herts. Bushey College, Bushey [posted Stockton 1930]
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Evening Gazette, Mid .........h. No 3168B. [90 plus Guides and scouts]
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[Mother and baby] (Love and Best Wishes, Elsie)
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[Wedding photo with cake outside a house. 1940s [silk from parachute?] ]
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Mercury Photographic Services No. 1-1523. [Wedding group] (August 1940]
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[Two boys and a bicycle] No. 2-7331. (Summer 1941, Evacuees )
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[Lady with handbag and poppy in a park] (Vera, Easter. April 1943. Velox print] [Fashion interest]
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[Wedding photo, Bride, Groom, and Maid of Honour]. No 7-855. (June 30 1951)
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[Four Ladies around an older lady] (July 1st 1952] [Fashion interest]
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[Lady on bench outside the Hotel Metropole] (June 18th 1953, Whitby]
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[A man apparently up a coconut tree]
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High Street, Stockton on Tees before it was improved [ Many interesting vehicles, 1950s]
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Postcards

Kingsway Real Photo Series. S.5377. Orient Line S.S. 'Otway' [send ..6, 1906?] [Notes I found reference to: Royal Naval Armed Merchant Cruiser - 'SS Otway' (Pacific SN Co ) - torpedoed by U-boat 23 July 1917 off West Scotland. She weighed 12,077 tons and 10 lives were lost. She was in the 10th Cruiser Squadron]
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The Rapid Photo Printing Company Ltd, London E.C. No. BF. 308-12. Stockton on Tees, Morton. [Park, pond, tree, cows, houses - posted July 12 1909 Stockton to Darlington to Miss Elstob.]
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The Philco Publishing Co., Holborn Place, London. W.C. No. 3517F. T.M. 'King George V. and Queen Mary'. Photos Russell. (sent 12 July 1910, wishing Miss Elstob in Darlington a Happy Birthday from Dulsie)
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J. Beagles & Co. Ltd. London, E.C. Real Photograph. No 162T. Photo: Graphic Photo Union. 'The Unknown Warrior' laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, 11th Nov. 1920.
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W &' K, London No. 57. The Cenotaph, The Nation's Tribute to our Glorious Dead. Real Photograph.
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R. Sneath, Paradise St., Sheffield. Lea Hurst, (The Home of Florence Nightingale) Near Matlock. 2329.) (posted 1 June 1928 to Mrs Elstob, Stockton-on-Tees]
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Valentines. No 58505.J.V. Victoria Memorial, Buckingham Palace, and Guards, London. [and lots of men in flat caps] (posted 22 Oct 1931 from Southend on sea to Darlington)
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[A lister engine driving a Rapid Mill (Uttoxeter) Ironwork made by 'Henry Bamford and Son'. Sack says '[Sou]th Eastern [H]ay Company'. - Early 20th C. postcard] [* Joseph Bamford (1916-2001), the creator of the JCB excavator was a member of the Bamford family, whose Uttoxeter-based agricultural machinery manufacturing business was founded in 1871. In 1947 he broke away from the business and set up his own business J.C.Bamford]
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Changing the Guard, Whitehall, London. [1930s]
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[Oriental visitor in native costume, chimney says Irish [Whisky] and castle and flags] [Printed image] 'Togachi Rumuchi'
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[Oriental visitor in native costume] 'Pakajamoto Ruji'
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[Oriental visitor in native costume] 'Rusayajan Bajajim'
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[Oriental visitor in native costume] 'Jubo Bikap' [Signed on the back]
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