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Background imageAdopt Collection: NEBUCHADNEZZAR MAD

NEBUCHADNEZZAR MAD
King of Babylon, late in life he suffers a mysterious illness which requires him to adopt a vegetarian diet, and his behaviour becomes animal like for a while Date: 604 - 562 BC

Background imageAdopt Collection: Pyroscaphe Steamboat

Pyroscaphe Steamboat
Jouffroys steamboat proves its capability by steaming against the current on the Saone at Lyon, but the French government refuse to adopt the new technology

Background imageAdopt Collection: Jenny Dolly with her adopted daughters

Jenny Dolly with her adopted daughters
Jenny Dolly with her two adopted daughters (Manzi and Klari) shortly before her suicide, Los Angeles, 1941 1941

Background imageAdopt Collection: Hadrian & Antoninus

Hadrian & Antoninus
The emperor Hadrian (Hadrianus, Adrianus) adopts Antoninus and nominates him as his sucessor. Date: circa 138

Background imageAdopt Collection: Frech Revolution 1787-1799. Louis XVI was forced to adopt t

Frech Revolution 1787-1799. Louis XVI was forced to adopt the Constitution of 1791 by the National Assembly. Engraving by Meyer Heine, 1900. Colored

Background imageAdopt Collection: Canadian Voyageurs

Canadian Voyageurs
Two French-Canadian voyageurs negotiate a rapid on the Saguenay river : settlers adopt the native boats as the most suitable for local conditions. Date: 18/19th century

Background imageAdopt Collection: Merveilleuse Greqcque

Merveilleuse Greqcque
Though some merveilleuses carry freedom to excess, others adopt a simpler, Grecian style in admiration of the heroic age which inspires the idealistic revolutionaries Date: 1794

Background imageAdopt Collection: German couple discussing the consequences of losing the war

German couple discussing the consequences of losing the war
A german couple are disscussing the consequences of losing the war to england and the consequence would of been that they would have to adopt playing cricket which was classed as a very english

Background imageAdopt Collection: The Seven Good Deeds of Bonzo (Sunday)

The Seven Good Deeds of Bonzo (Sunday) -- he adopts Chee-Kees pup (but not for long). Date: 1923

Background imageAdopt Collection: Lamartine and the Flags

Lamartine and the Flags
Alphonse de Lamartine, poet and statesman, urges his countrymen to reject the red flag of revolution and adopt the tricouleur. symbol of liberty. Date: 25 February 1848

Background imageAdopt Collection: A selection of toddlers available for adoption

A selection of toddlers available for adoption. Date: 1908

Background imageAdopt Collection: Lamartine and the Flags2

Lamartine and the Flags2
Alphonse de Lamartine, poet and statesman, urges his countrymen to reject the red flag of revolution and adopt the tricolore, symbol of liberty

Background imageAdopt Collection: Crinoline Manufacture

Crinoline Manufacture
Women in Germany making cage crinolines which are constructed around a wooden frame or template. Judging by the positions they adopt they are not wearing crinolines

Background imageAdopt Collection: Nebuchadnezzar Mad

Nebuchadnezzar Mad
Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, late in life suffers a mysterious illness which requires him to adopt a vegetarian diet, and his behaviour becomes animal like

Background imageAdopt Collection: Lloyd George Pensions

Lloyd George Pensions
Lloyd George, depicted as a highway robber, plans to force the country to adopt his Old Age Pension bill


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