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The Last Silk Stocking. By David WrightA lady reclining in an easy chair or chaise lounge, dressed in a negligee and inspecting the last of her stockings. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during
Pursuit by Edmund BlampiedAn illustration of cupid, sent by an admirer, trying to catch up with two elegant ladies. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines
A childs bathtime. By A. E. BestallChild (hearing knock at the door): If you come in, Uncle, you must excuse me being all pink! A bathtime scene depicting a mother bathing her young daughter
A bathtime scene, by A. E. BestallSmall Girl (owner of the teddy bear), after careful inspection of herself after her bath: You know, mummy, God must be magic, Hes made me without a single seam
Landing Craft by David WrightA lady posed on the edge of the bed putting in her earrings. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Gilding The Lily by David WrightA David Wright illustration of a lady wrapped in a large fur coat. She looks away from the viewer, whilst putting in here earring
Superstition. By A. E. BestallA humorous cartoon showing a young woman driving her uncle through the countyside. She is reassuring her passenger about how safe and experienced she is, not concentrating on the road sign ahead
Distribution of boots and clothing to poor childrenThese illustrations show the London Samaritan Societys distribution of boots and clothing to poor children as follows: 1) Waiting their turn 2) Trying them on 3) The Clothes Department 4
The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Uniform for the soldiers of theThese illustrations show the uniforms for the soldiers sent on the expedition to defeat the Ashanti King and secure the West Coast of Africa
Aphis Vastator, potatoe diseaseThese are illustrations of Aphis Vastator, the supposed cause of the potatoe disease which struck Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century with terrible consequences
Views of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1913Illustrations and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, in 1913 when it was felt that the building was suffering from subsidence
Celebrations in Glasgow after the Relief of Mafeking, 1900Series of illustrations showing the celebrations in Glasgow which took place when the news of the relief of Mafeking, during the Boer War, reached the city, 1900
The Gold Mines of Mount Morgan, Wales, 1888Series of illustrations showing a number of scenes concerned with the gold mines of Mount Morgan, in Merionethshire, North Wales, 1888
Fairy stories by photography, Grimm stories illustratedThe prince finding the sleeping beauty. Grimms fairy stories told with photographs and illustrations. From the Christmas Number 1907
Hunting scenes - Graphic Christmas numberSeries of illustrations by Hugh Thomson and text taken from the festive Christmas number of The Graphic in 1904
The newly built offices of the Daily Telegraph, Fleet StreetThe new offices of the Daily Telegraph in Fleet Street with illustrations of the printing presses and the opening night soiree in the Large Hall
Chas Baker and Co. StoresAdvertisement for gentlemens high class clothing, for immediate wear or made to measure, showing five different outfits and illustrations from the four London Chas Baker stores
Various Anchors, December 1948Illustrations of a variety of anchors, from The Sphere, 11th December 1948. Anchors shown include the Admiralty stockless type, U.S. Navy pattern, C.Q.R and Danforth types. Date: 1948
The First Penny Post from England to America, 1908Photographs and Illustrations showing the first mail service to operate between England and America for the price of a penny. At top left, photograph of the Royal Mail Van at Waterloo Station
A Thermostatic NurseIllustrations of a Thermostatic Nurse, an invention by Mr Hearson. The tank was separated into two compartments; in the lower, a shallow tank of water was used to moisten and heat the air
Illustrations of chimneys and stoves taken from the exhibitiThe International Smoke Abatement Exhibition at South Kensington. Sketches showing innovations in the fuel industry
Fairy stories by photography; Grimms stories illustratedThe little brother and sister: the little sister placing her golden garter round her brothers neck. Grimms fairy stories told with photographs and illustrations. From the Christmas Number 1907
Various types of Anchors, November 1946Illustrations of various anchors and anchor housing, from The Sphere, 16th November 1946
Joseph Chamberlain MP at the Olympia Hall, 20th October 1903Illustrations of the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain MP, Radical English politician, delivering an address on Protectionism at the Olympia Hall, Newcastle
American Indians. Fifty Years on the TrailVarious illustrations from a book about life in the Western Territories of North America
Sir Robert Peel, c. 1850Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, surrounded by illustrations of his political achievements
Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers F. A. Cup Final, 1904Series of illustrations from the Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers F.A. Cup Final at the Crystal Palace ground, London, 23rd April 1904
Hoisting the German Flag on Mont Valerien; Franco-Prussian WIllustrations showing Prussian troops hoisting the German flag on top of Mont Valerien, one of Paris most important fortifications
Illustrations of the American Civil war. Federal flotilla onPosition of the Federal flotilla on the Missippi River, off Fort Pillow, shortly before its evacuation
Illustrations of the Zulu war. Natives in a farmhouse makingFrom a sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. Zulu natives kneading dough with European children and a woman looking on. One female African is holding a chubby European baby
The Preparation of Cinnamon in CeylonSeries of illustrations in The Graphic showing the preparation of cinnamon in Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka). 1. Cutting cinnamon sticks. 2. Peeling the Sticks. 3. Stretching the Cinnamon Bark. 4
Hablot Knight Browne - 2HABLOT KNIGHT BROWNE Artist, best known for his illustrations to Dickens done under the sobriquet of Phiz
Except on BusinessYoung girl stands by a Christmas dinner table staring at a roast turkey. A dog sits on a dinner chair beside her looking hungry
Crusty Old Bachelors ChristmasHumorous illustration showing two old bachelors taking their Christmas dinner while reading newspapers at a restaurant or eating house
English electricityAdvertisement from 1952 by the English Electric Company of Kingsway, London showing illustrations of agricultural and domestic scenes where electricity is in use
Stables at ThirlestaineThe elaborate exterior and interior of the Stables at Thirlestaine House, which were put up for auction, hence the illustrations, which were used to tempt potential buyers
Page from Meisterlins Nurnberger ChronikPage 170 from Meisterlins Nurnberger Chronik. Sigmund or Sigismund Meisterlin (c.1425-1490) was a Benedictine monk of Augsburg
MOOREs STEAM MAN 1893Two illustrations of Canadian inventor George Moores Steam Man, a fully mobile robot automaton powered by an internal steam engine
Page, Book of Hours (2)Page from a printed BOOK OF HOURS, with woodblock illustrations, printed on vellum and with initial letters coloured by hand to imitate a manuscript
Page, Book of HoursPage from a printed BOOK OF HOURS, with woodblock illustrations, printed on vellum and with initial letters coloured by hand to imitate a manuscript
VANISHING LADY TRICKIllustrations showing how the Vanishing Lady trick works