Appearance Gallery

Helena Rubinstein advert, The War Face, WW1

Advertisement for Helena Rubinstein beauty treatments, asking, 'Is your's a "war face"'? It It claims that 99 out of a 100 women were showing the strain of the war in their faces and that, 'even if your social or professional life does not demand it, your PATRIOTISM demands that you keep your face bright and attractive so that you radiate optimism.' Thankfully, the renowned face specialist can help you regain your good looks! Date: 1916

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Animals at a French Zoo - Giraffe

Animals at a French Zoo - Giraffe - Giraffe in Paddock. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo.The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns. It stands 56 m (1620 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1, 600 kg (3, 500 lb) for males and 830 kg (1, 830 lb) for females. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. The nine subspecies are distinguished by their coat patterns. Date: circa 1900

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WWI aviation - a scout circus looking for trouble

Impression of aeroplanes painted with bright colours in order to give them a more terrifying appearance. The device was first employed by the Germans who had one squadron, under Baron von Richthofen, painted bright scarlet. The artist has not shown how British machines were actually painted by offers a suggestion of his own for making a squadron distinct and terrifying.
1918

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