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Background imageApplied Collection: The Blue Stocking, by Reginald Higgins

The Blue Stocking, by Reginald Higgins
A colour illustration showing a lady perched on library steps reading a book. The picture is entitled The Bluestocking, a term traditionally applied to academic women

Background imageApplied Collection: Ancient Arabic Alphabet

Ancient Arabic Alphabet
Different types of ancient Arabic alphabets Date: Circa 1760

Background imageApplied Collection: Alphabet & Typography

Alphabet & Typography
The Ancient Japanese alphabet Date: Circa 1760

Background imageApplied Collection: Opening of Tower Bridge

Opening of Tower Bridge
An invitation to the opening of Tower Bridge from the corporation of the City of London

Background imageApplied Collection: Prince Wales Feathers

Prince Wales Feathers
The Prince of Waless feathers, with the motto Ich Dien (I serve)

Background imageApplied Collection: Ancient Alphabets

Ancient Alphabets
Various ancient writing examples including the Egyptian and Phoenician alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageApplied Collection: Ancient Alphabets

Ancient Alphabets
Writing examples of the Arabic, Turkish and Persian alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageApplied Collection: Jugendstil Dandelions

Jugendstil Dandelions
Dandelions in the Jugendstil manner

Background imageApplied Collection: Alphabet / B for Bees

Alphabet / B for Bees
B - is for the Bees, that fly out here and there

Background imageApplied Collection: Alphabet / D for Ducks

Alphabet / D for Ducks
D - for ducks, swimming, diving, and playing together

Background imageApplied Collection: FLOWER A

FLOWER A
Flowery A

Background imageApplied Collection: Art Nouveau Flowers

Art Nouveau Flowers
A decorative art nouveau motif of long-stemmed flowers in brown and black

Background imageApplied Collection: HAND IN HAND

HAND IN HAND
Her hand in his, his hand in hers Date: circa 1880

Background imageApplied Collection: Biscuit Tins

Biscuit Tins
A selection of Christmas biscuit tins from Huntley and Palmers for the festive season of 1899

Background imageApplied Collection: U Monk in Wine Cellar

U Monk in Wine Cellar
U A conscientious monk tastes the monastery wine to make sure it is ageing well and keeping in good condition, a duty which must be performed

Background imageApplied Collection: Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors

Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors
A service in which the dictates of humanity over-rule all antagonism towards the rescued enemy: artificial respiration being applied by British soldiers

Background imageApplied Collection: Scrap : Guardsmen

Scrap : Guardsmen
Two British guardsmen with their rifles shouldered. Date: late 19th century

Background imageApplied Collection: My Voice Text

My Voice Text
My voice shalt thou hear... text with floral ornament and a rustic scene

Background imageApplied Collection: Serbian Shepherds

Serbian Shepherds
RAINMAKING, SERBIA In times of drought, young Dodoles go from village to village in costumes garnished with foliage, dancing while the peasants water the ground

Background imageApplied Collection: Farmworker Takes Break

Farmworker Takes Break
A British farmworker and his dog take a well-earned break from the plough

Background imageApplied Collection: Reluctant Schoolboy 19C

Reluctant Schoolboy 19C
A reluctant schoolboy is dragged to school by his mother

Background imageApplied Collection: Morris Announcement

Morris Announcement
An announcement concerning the authenticity of Morris & Co (William Morriss designs) and warning clients against misleading firms

Background imageApplied Collection: Jeweller 1827

Jeweller 1827
The exacting art of the jeweller

Background imageApplied Collection: China Tea Set

China Tea Set
A china tea set - cup and saucer, teapot and plate for biscuits or cakes

Background imageApplied Collection: FLOWER S

FLOWER S
Flowery S

Background imageApplied Collection: FLOWER G

FLOWER G
Flowery G

Background imageApplied Collection: FLOWER B

FLOWER B
Flowery B

Background imageApplied Collection: Victoria Cross / Cig Card

Victoria Cross / Cig Card
The Victoria Cross depicted on a cigarette card

Background imageApplied Collection: Alphabet / M for Miser

Alphabet / M for Miser
M - was a miser, who hoarded up gold

Background imageApplied Collection: de Havilland Mosquito PR.16 G-AOCK

de Havilland Mosquito PR.16 G-AOCK (ex NS753), at RAF Thruxton on 23 April 1958. On the Port fuselage side the incorrect registration G-AOOK has been applied Date: 1958

Background imageApplied Collection: de Havilland Mosquito PR.16 G-AOCK

de Havilland Mosquito PR.16 G-AOCK (ex NS753), at RAF Thruxton on 23 April 1958. On the Port fuselage side the incorrect registration G-AOOK has been applied Date: 1958

Background imageApplied Collection: The Pavilion of Applied Arts, The Franco-British

The Pavilion of Applied Arts, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated Applied Arts Pavilion, Franco British

Illuminated Applied Arts Pavilion, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Background imageApplied Collection: The British Palace of Applied Art, The Franco-British

The British Palace of Applied Art, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Background imageApplied Collection: Palace of Applied Arts, Franco British White City

Palace of Applied Arts, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Background imageApplied Collection: French Palace of Applied Arts, The Franco-British

French Palace of Applied Arts, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Background imageApplied Collection: Mitsubishi Ki-51

Mitsubishi Ki-51
Imperial Japanese Army Air Force - Mitsubishi Ki-51 in surrender markings of overall white with large green crosses, applied to allow it to fly in support of the allied forces / occupation

Background imageApplied Collection: de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito TT. 35 G-ASKA - RS709 - HT-D

de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito TT. 35 G-ASKA - RS709 - HT-D
de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito TT.35 G-ASKA / RS709 / HT-D, of the Skyfame Collection at Staverton, on 11 June 1966, still carrying the markings applied for the 633 Squadron films. Date: 1966

Background imageApplied Collection: Avro Shackleton MR. 2

Avro Shackleton MR. 2
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2, fresh off the production line, waiting for markings to be applied and armament to be fitted. Date: circa 1952

Background imageApplied Collection: Douglas AD-4W Skyraider - Skyraider AEW. 1 WT121 (WT983)

Douglas AD-4W Skyraider - Skyraider AEW. 1 WT121 (WT983)
Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW.1 WT121 (WT983) (msn 7427, ex USN 124121, WT983 never applied), of the Fleet Air Arm Museum, seen at an RNAS Yeovilton air display

Background imageApplied Collection: Design For Stencilling

Design For Stencilling
An illustrated design for interior decoration stencilling, to be applied onto painted surfaces, showing a series of birds perched on trees by the moonlight. Date: circa 1906

Background imageApplied Collection: RMS Titanic - Maria Robinson's brooch

RMS Titanic - Maria Robinson's brooch
RMS Titanic - property of Maria Robinson, fiancee of Wallace Hartley, bandleader and violinist, who died in the disaster. An early 20th century gold

Background imageApplied Collection: Dassault Falcon 20F F-WLCU - NPAA-70

Dassault Falcon 20F F-WLCU - NPAA-70
Dassault Falcon 20F F-WLCU / NPAA-70 (msn 173), of Pan-Am, at the Paris Air Show, held at Le Bourget Airport in June 1969

Background imageApplied Collection: Ears of corn make a simple surround. Date: circa 1870

Ears of corn make a simple surround. Date: circa 1870

Background imageApplied Collection: A modern Spode dinner service. This Wineberry design is in lovely colours on a cream background

A modern Spode dinner service. This Wineberry design is in lovely colours on a cream background. Designed by T. Hassell. Date: 1930s

Background imageApplied Collection: LETTER A

LETTER A
THE LETTER A Date: 1709-1784

Background imageApplied Collection: Chicagos World Fair - A Century of Progress - General Exhibits Group - Aerial view

Chicagos World Fair - A Century of Progress - General Exhibits Group - Aerial view. Buildings which housed the exhibits of applied sciences and industries

Background imageApplied Collection: Bookplate, William Ridley Richardson

Bookplate, William Ridley Richardson
The armorial bookplate of William Ridley Richardson (1856-?) of Ravensfell and Bromley House, Bromley, Kent. Date: late 19th century

Background imageApplied Collection: Religious verse 1882

Religious verse 1882
Religious verse, Trust ye in the Lord for ever for in the lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. 1882

Background imageApplied Collection: Religious verse 1887

Religious verse 1887
Religious verse, Walking in the far of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Christ. 1887

Background imageApplied Collection: Religious verse 1889

Religious verse 1889
Religious verse, For the sunshine and the rain, for the dew and for the shower, for the yellow ripened grain, and the golden harvest hour, we bless thee O our God. by Mrs Crewson. 1889

Background imageApplied Collection: Religious verse 1885

Religious verse 1885
Religious verse, Wait on the Lord be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart. psalm xxvii 1885

Background imageApplied Collection: ALPHABET / X FOR EXPENSIVE

ALPHABET / X FOR EXPENSIVE
X - was expensive, and so became poor. Date: 1867

Background imageApplied Collection: Sud-Aviation SE. 3130 Alouette II F-WIPI

Sud-Aviation SE. 3130 Alouette II F-WIPI
Sud-Aviation SE.3130 Alouette II F-WIPI (msn 1519), fresh off the production line with experimental Registration F-WIPI, applied with removable paint. Date: 1960s-1970s

Background imageApplied Collection: Gold crowns worn by the Visigoth rulers of France in the Seventh Century Date

Gold crowns worn by the Visigoth rulers of France in the Seventh Century Date: 7th century

Background imageApplied Collection: Narcissus Cake Date: 1935

Narcissus Cake Date: 1935

Background imageApplied Collection: Patent Applied For, Heath Robinson WW1 cartoon

Patent Applied For, Heath Robinson WW1 cartoon
The Kitchener Boche-Bayoneter - an airy invention by William Heath Robinson. An uncharacteristically brutal invention suggesting that a trench sized board covered with bayonets be lowered

Background imageApplied Collection: Religious verse 1900

Religious verse 1900
Religious verse, Thou Lord in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish

Background imageApplied Collection: TAPESTRY MAKING 1930S

TAPESTRY MAKING 1930S
A woman makes a tapestry, tracing the design from a canvas. Date: 1930s

Background imageApplied Collection: BISCUIT TINS FOR XMAS

BISCUIT TINS FOR XMAS
A selection of biscuit tins for Christmas, offered by Huntley and Palmers of Reading, England. Date: 1893

Background imageApplied Collection: SCRAP : NY ELEVATED

SCRAP : NY ELEVATED
The New York Elevated Railway at 4th Avenue - one of the finest scraps we have ever seen. Date: late 19th century

Background imageApplied Collection: Sniffing Girl Bordered

Sniffing Girl Bordered
A sniffing girl is surrounded by odoriferous flora. Date: circa 1890

Background imageApplied Collection: COSSARD SURROUND 7

COSSARD SURROUND 7
Surrounded by Christmas roses. Date: circa 1901

Background imageApplied Collection: COSSARD SURROUND 10

COSSARD SURROUND 10
Surrounded by white lilac. Date: 1900

Background imageApplied Collection: COSSARD SURROUND 6

COSSARD SURROUND 6
Surrounded by golden irises. Date: 1903

Background imageApplied Collection: COSSARD SURROUND 5

COSSARD SURROUND 5
Surrounded by irises yellow and white. Date: 1903

Background imageApplied Collection: COSSARD SURROUND 1

COSSARD SURROUND 1
Surrounded by sunflowers. Date: 1901

Background imageApplied Collection: COSSARD SURROUND 4

COSSARD SURROUND 4
Surrounded by clematis. Date: 1901

Background imageApplied Collection: COSSARD SURROUND 2

COSSARD SURROUND 2
Surrounded by pale mauve flowers. Date: 1903

Background imageApplied Collection: SEED CATALOGUE COVER

SEED CATALOGUE COVER
Cover of a seed catalogue, William Bryiant of Rugby, England Date: 1885

Background imageApplied Collection: FRENCH DOMESTIC BUILDING

FRENCH DOMESTIC BUILDING
A superb example of debut-de- siecle French domestic architecture - a private hotel at Nogent-sur-Marne, with fancy decoration applied to every nook and cranny. Date: 1905

Background imageApplied Collection: PSALM LXXXIX 8. 9

PSALM LXXXIX 8. 9
PSALM LXXXIX 8.9 Illustrated with a view of a ship upon a calm sea and a bouquet of sea weeds and shells Date: 1886

Background imageApplied Collection: Miles M. 14A Hawk Trainer 3 G-AKRV

Miles M. 14A Hawk Trainer 3 G-AKRV
Miles M.14A Hawk Trainer 3 G-AKRV, at White Waltham, before export to Tanganyika, (Previously Magister T9896 with the Royal Air Force)

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter T

Illuminated letter T in a medieval style

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter S

Illuminated letter S
Illuminated letters in a medieval style

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter M

Illuminated letter M in a medieval style

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter F

Illuminated letter F in a medieval style

Background imageApplied Collection: Art Deco Stained Glass

Art Deco Stained Glass
A typically colourful leaded stained glass window with a simple Art Deco design, actually in the front door of 17 Braemar Gardens, West Wickham, The 1940s House

Background imageApplied Collection: Jugendstil Dandelion

Jugendstil Dandelion
Dandelion in Jugendstil

Background imageApplied Collection: Alphabet Human Body 1794

Alphabet Human Body 1794
THE MAN OF LETTERS, or PIERROTs ALPHABET note that I doubles with J, and U with V

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter W

Illuminated letter W in a medieval style

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter P

Illuminated letter P in a medieval style

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter R

Illuminated letter R in a medieval style

Background imageApplied Collection: Illuminated letter G

Illuminated letter G in a medieval style



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