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Cartoon, The Pipe of PeaceGreat Dry Chief. I do trust this won t make any of them sick! Date: 1921
Sweet Apples by Margaret Tempest. Young bear children gathered around an elderly lady bear selling apples by the railings of a public park, sheltered under a large black umbrella/parasol. circa 1910s
Rue Jacquemont, Avenue de Clichy, Paris, FranceRue Jacquemont, off the Avenue de Clichy, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France, with a large group of people gathered for the photograph. Date: circa 1900s
Rue Sauffroy, Avenue de Clichy, Paris, FranceRue Sauffroy, off the Avenue de Clichy, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France, with a large group of people gathered for the photograph. Date: circa 1900s
Cartier Visits HochelagaA man bends on one knee with his hands outstretched, with various French soldiers standing is armour behind him. From his place of focus, and lack of armour, this could be Jacques Cartier
The Capture of Veracruz by American ForcesAmerican troops stand in formation across a large square, with soldiers on horseback gathered in the centre to celebrate the successful capture of Veracruz the day previously
Spanish Consul demands Reparations for InsultAt Tampico, the Spanish consul demands reparations for insults against the Spanish nationality. A huge crowd of people are gathered outside a large building flying the Mexican flag
Childrens Christmas party 1847Little ones in high glee, the room decorated with holly and brilliantly lighted with candles. Neighbouring children come to celebrate the Christmas season
Christmas verses 1877Victorian traditions, decorating the Christmas tree, couple under the mistletoe, wassail and Amen, written by Julia Goddard. Date: 1877
A group of society ladies enjoying a cup of tea and biscuits together. Date: 1910
Christmas toast for the evening 1872Family raising a glass after an older gentleman makes a speech for Christmas. 1872
A Childs Dream of Christmas 1869Father Christmas with holly leaf wreath upon his head and a ragged beard, handing out fruit and coins to young Victorian children. Date: 1869
Girl Gathering Daisies
Sioux Council Date: 1847
Carriage in Town Center
Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 14. Abe MitchellA giant of the game whose name crops up in conversation sooner or later wherever two or three golfers are gathered together
First arrivals, Kate Greenaway 1879Seven women sitting in a row drinking tea out of cups and saucers. Date: 1879
Crown of the feast 1868The boiled plum-pudding, crammed with raisins, figs and orange-peel, set a alight with blazing brandy. Date: 1868
WOMAN WAKING 1940SYoung woman, in a nightdress with gathered bodice & broad straps, stretches as she wakes up. A quilted dressing gown hangs up near her bed. N.B Satin quilt or eiderdown. Date: 1940s
Evening Dress 1889Lady Ridgeway in a gown decorative front lacing, a pointed bodice, V neckline with falling tucker, small up- gathered sleeves & marabou epaulettes. Date: 1889
Woman with red parasol 1915Japanese parasol, broad brimmed hat & a dress by Jessie Porter reminiscent of the 1830s - a gathered skirt with scallop hem, translucent sleeves & a green coatee. Date: 1915
Cliftonville HolidayA group of holidaymakers at Palm Bay and Westbrook, Margate - perhaps a charabanc party, gathered for the obligatory souvenir photo of the outing. Date: circa 1912
BED JACKET 1930SA dainty bed-jacket of peach chiffon with gathered neckline and elbow length sleeves, worn over a satin, full-length nightdress. The tips of her slippers can be seen. Date: 1930
THE SAINTS gathered in the presence of God
Gladstone addresses a crowd on BlackheathWilliam Ewart Gladstone addressing the constituents gathered at Blackheath, South East London, regarding the Hungarian atrocities. Date: 1876
WOMAN / MAROUSSILE DRESSMaroussile dress: finely beaded corsage with square neckline, narrow satin belt with paste clasp, softly gathered chiffon over-skirt ornamented with a tulip motif Date: 1927
Bathing-time by Rene VincentArt deco illustration depicting bathers with billowing towels and cloaks gathered around a car at the beach. The caption reads: Modern summer holiday-makers seen through an artists eyes
Belgica / Expedition CrewThe Belgica expedition which gathered many geological samples. The expedition members with Adrien de Gerlache, the Commander, on the far left
Summer Frock / DoeuilletSummer tunic dress: V -neck & fold-over collar, a gauged yoke to the gathered over- skirt, scalloped hems, a sash with floating ends & shoes with 3 bars over the instep
Belgica Expedition - Port of Antwerp, BelgiumThe Belgica expedition which gathered many geological samples. The Belgica in Antwerp (Anvers), Belgium. Date: 1897-98
Codex Osuna, 16th C Spanish viceroyship in MexicoCodex Osuna (Cod e Osuna). 16th c. Manuscrit written in nauhtl and spanish, that compiles the acusations against the Viceroy de Mexico Luis Velasco
Boys at All Saints Home, Ashdon, EssexA group of boys gathered around a swing at All Saints House, Rectory Lane, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex. The home was opened in 1890 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1920s
Young Victorian woman in pink crinolineA young Victorian woman in an enormous pink crinoline evening dress decorated with roses. She has matching roses in her hair, and a fan in her hand. Date: circa 1860
Spain (1892). Bases de Manresa, catalanist asesembly gathered togheter at the City Hall of Manresa, which wrote the Basis for the Catalan Regional Constitution. Drawing by Jaume Pahissa. Drawing
Codex Osuna (Ce Osuna). 16th c. ManuscritCodex Osuna (Cod e Osuna). 16th c. Manuscrit written in nauhtl and spanish, that compiles the acusations against the Viceroy de Mexico Luis Velasco
Japanese Story-TellingA Japanese grandmother tells traditional tales to a group of children gathered round the brazier, laying aside their kites, dolls and tops. Date: 1899
Belgica / Crew on DeckThe Belgica expedition which gathered many geological samples. The expedition members on board the Belgica. Date: 1897-98
The Theatre on board HMS Alert, British Arctic ExpeditioEngraving showing the theatre on board HMS Alert during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Plays were staged aboard the ship to keep up morale during the cold, dark winter months
Map of Smith Sound and Greenland, 1875Engraving showing a map of Smith Sound and Greenland, as it was known in May 1875. Much of the map is erroneous or missing in detail
The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876Engraving showing the scene on the deck of HMS Discovery at the end of her Arctic expedition, Portsmouth, 1876. In 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships
1890S Blouse & HairstyleSatin blouse with deep lace falling tucker, puffed half- length sleeves with gathered cuff & frill, checked skirt with Swiss belt waistband. N.B doorknocker top knot hairstyle
A Mark I tank surrounded by troops of 122nd BrigadePhotograph of troops gathered around a tank. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). From a group of 550 photographs
British soldiers resting behind a barricade on ContinentPhotograph: British soldiers resting behind a barricade on Continent.Shows five soldiers beside a wooden barricade topped with A.S.C. oat bags, through which one rifle is pointing
Secretary and soldier in an office, Braunschweig, GermanyGerman secretary and British soldier in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine near Braunschweig, Lower, Saxony, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946
Tour of the Colonies - Presentation of Colours, Ceylon - People gathered in front of large buildings. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies. Date: circa 1900
Stooking the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a man and woman in a field stooking the gathered flaX. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
Patients and nurses in garden at Quex ParkA group of patients and nuses gathered in the garden at Quex Park, beside the buildings of the Powell-Cotton Museum. The men include Australian and Scottish soldiers
German Costume C. 1515German townspeople of the early 16th century. He wears a sleeveless gown possibly with a fur collar & his gathered shirt front is visible. The ladys sleeves have panes Date: circa 1515