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16th Collection (#53)

Background image16th Collection: Folio of 97 etchings and drypoints of the Western Front, WW1

Folio of 97 etchings and drypoints of the Western Front, WW1
Page from a German folio of 97 drypoint etchings of the Western Front, 1914-1918, by W Schimmelpflug, 16th Dragoon Regiment. Two German soldiers walking along a country road. Date: 1916

Background image16th Collection: 2nd Lieutenant Willis, Northumberland Fusiliers, WW1

2nd Lieutenant Willis, Northumberland Fusiliers, WW1
Portrait of 2nd Lieutenant Willis, Northumberland Fusiliers, by Lieutenant C W B Purchase, 16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, 1916-1918

Background image16th Collection: Capture of Cambrai, Rumilly, WW1

Capture of Cambrai, Rumilly, WW1
Capture of Cambrai, Rumilly - 6.30 am, 8th October, 1918. 41st Brigade of 2nd Division Artillery in action and 16th Battery RFA advancing in close support of infantry

Background image16th Collection: British troops in Bruges, 1914

British troops in Bruges, 1914
With the British forces in Bruges, Belgium in October 1914. British troops passing across the Grand Place at Bruges during the retirement of the Belgian army from Antwerp

Background image16th Collection: Diwan Khana, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India

Diwan Khana, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
Interior view, Diwan Khana, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a 16th century Mughal palace. Date: circa 1890s

Background image16th Collection: Ranges of naval artillery by G. H. Davis

Ranges of naval artillery by G. H. Davis
From Culverin to 16-inch gun: ranges of naval artillery. From the Armada to the Battle of Jutland: the progressive increase in the range of guns and the size of projectiles. Date: 1939

Background image16th Collection: The Stars cinema, Racine, Wisconsin

The Stars cinema, Racine, Wisconsin
The Stars cinema showing " 20 Years in Waupun". 16th street Racine, Wisconsin

Background image16th Collection: The Duke of Norfolk by Glan Williams

The Duke of Norfolk by Glan Williams
The Rt. Hon. Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk, Englands premier duke and Earl Marshal (responsible for ceremonial arrangements on behalf of the monarchy)

Background image16th Collection: Old Rectory at Gawsworth, Cheshire

Old Rectory at Gawsworth, Cheshire
View of the Old Rectory, a Grade I listed building in the village of Gawsworth, Cheshire. It dates back to the 15th or 16th century, and is timber framed

Background image16th Collection: Canals, construction technique

Canals, construction technique
A detailed engraving of a 16th century canal construction technique that somewhat resembles a conveyor belt. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: Windmill, 16th century

Windmill, 16th century
A technical engraving of a 16th century windmill. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: Complex 16th Century Pulley System

Complex 16th Century Pulley System
A complex and technical design of a 16th century pulley system. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: Decorative 16th century fountain

Decorative 16th century fountain
An engraving of a decorative 16th century fountain adorned with mock birds and foliage. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: Industrial Machine - Pulley system

Industrial Machine - Pulley system
Illustration of a 1588 Industrial Machine made up of a pulley system designed for heavy lifting. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: 16th century well incorporating a pump

16th century well incorporating a pump
A 16th century well that incorporates a pump system within its complex hydraulic mechanism. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: Siege Weapon - Metal Cutter

Siege Weapon - Metal Cutter
An example of a typical 16th century siege weapon used to cut the bars restricting an armies ability of sieging an enemys fort. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: Construction of Moat

Construction of Moat
A detailed engraving of the Construction of a 16th century Moat. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: 16th century construction technique

16th century construction technique
An engraving of a 16th century european construction technique using a pully system. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: A Genoese Carrack

A Genoese Carrack
A 1542 detailed illustration of a Genoese Carrack. Date: 1542

Background image16th Collection: Boy With Puzzle

Boy With Puzzle
A young curly harried boy holding an early 16th century puzzle and smiling with obvious glee. Date: circa 1515

Background image16th Collection: General aerial view of Old London Bridge, London

General aerial view of Old London Bridge, London, looking northwards, as it looked in the 16th century. The old St Pauls Cathedral can be seen on the north side of the river to the left

Background image16th Collection: Aerial view of Cheapside, London

Aerial view of Cheapside, London, as it was in the 16th century. Date: 1580

Background image16th Collection: Ancient Well Engraving

Ancient Well Engraving
An engraving of a typical 16th century well. Date: 1588

Background image16th Collection: Shoe Lane, London

Shoe Lane, London
Old buildings dating from the 16th century or even earlier, still standing on the east side of Shoe Lane, Holborn. Date: 1828

Background image16th Collection: Elizabeth at Greenwich

Elizabeth at Greenwich
Queen Elizabeth visits Greenwich Hospital Date: late 16th century

Background image16th Collection: The Sketch Front Cover, Christmas Shopping Number, 1955

The Sketch Front Cover, Christmas Shopping Number, 1955
A colour illustration for the front cover of The Sketch, depicting two ladies shopping for Christmas gifts. Date: 16th November, 1955

Background image16th Collection: MAP AFRICA

MAP AFRICA
Portuguese and other early navigators got the African coast fairly well, but the interior, including the source of the Nile, is somewhat fancifully depicted. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Map Egypt and Sudan

Map Egypt and Sudan
Map covering the area from the Nile delta to the Mountains of the Moon. Zambia and the Zaire river are marked. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: King Henry VIII at Shooters Hill

King Henry VIII at Shooters Hill
Henry VIII on May Day at Shooters Hill in south-east London. A bowman appears to be inviting him to a spot of archery. Date: 16th Century

Background image16th Collection: Germany Nurnberg

Germany Nurnberg
General view of the town at the close of the 16th century Date: end of 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Paris Louvre C16

Paris Louvre C16
The chateau du Louvre seen from across the Seine during the 16th century. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Elizabethan Spinet

Elizabethan Spinet
A rare Elizabethan double spinet. This fine example is beautifully inlaid and has a lovely scene painted inside the lid. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Escorial Monastery

Escorial Monastery
The Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain, was founded by Philip II and built between 1563 and 1584. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Gilbert of Limburg

Gilbert of Limburg
GILBERT OF LIMBURG Netherlands medical Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Performing Bear, Germany

Performing Bear, Germany
A bear is made to dace on its hind legs while musicians perform. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Spanish Church

Spanish Church
The Church of San Esteban, (Saint Stephen), Salamanca, Spain. The facade is by Juan Antonio Ceroni. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Hawkshead Grammar School

Hawkshead Grammar School, Ambleside, Cumbria, England, attended by poet William Wordsworth, who carved his name on one of the 16th century desks! Date: built 1585

Background image16th Collection: Tudor Town Houses

Tudor Town Houses
Mill Street, Warwick, with a row of Tudor half-timbered houses, a glimpse of Shakespeares England. Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Georg Zelle

Georg Zelle
GEORG ZELLE Flemish medical practitioner Date: 16TH CENTURY

Background image16th Collection: Fontainebleau Inter

Fontainebleau Inter
The Galerie de Henri II, early 16th century Date: circa 1550

Background image16th Collection: Fontainebleau 1700

Fontainebleau 1700
The queens state bedchamber, in the 16th/17th centuries. Date: circa 1600

Background image16th Collection: Nruges / Justice

Nruges / Justice
Interior of the palais de justice in the 17th century Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Ermes Visconti

Ermes Visconti
ERMES VISCONTI Italian noble, prince of Milan Date: 16TH CENTURY

Background image16th Collection: Gustaf I Vasa House

Gustaf I Vasa House
GUSTAF VASAs house Date: 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Cornelis Van Der Mijle

Cornelis Van Der Mijle
CORNELIS VAN DER MIJLE Dutch statesman Date: 16TH CENTURY

Background image16th Collection: Federico De Toledo

Federico De Toledo
FEDERICO DE TOLEDO Spanish military commander in the Netherlands, son of the duke of Alva : governor of Naples 1568, later besieged Haarlem. Date: late 16th century

Background image16th Collection: Tassos Residence

Tassos Residence
The poet TORQUATO TASSOs residence at Sorrento. Date: 16TH CENTURY

Background image16th Collection: Spenser Irish Home

Spenser Irish Home
Edmund Spensers home at Kilcoman Castle, Ireland where the Faerie Queene was created. It was burnt down during Tyrones rebellion, 1597. Date: 16TH CENTURY



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