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Science Jottings by Dr W. Heath Robinson IIII Testing gold with the uncle magnet at the mint. Typically ridiculous invention by Heath Robinson showing men at the Royal Mint testing gold by holding a pawn brokers sign nearby. Date: 1909
Mrs John Lavery as Botticellis Prima Vera at Picture BallHazel Lavery, wife of the painter Sir John Lavery, pictured as La Prima Vera by Botticelli at the Picture Ball, held at the Albert Hall in aid of the Invalid Kitchens of London The ball paid homage
Edward Huskinson, editor of The Tatler magazineA photograph of Edward (Teddy) Peter Huskinson (1877-1940), editor of The Tatler from 1908 to 1940. His career began as a political cartoonist of the Conservative party before he became a journalist
The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall, WW1A double page spread of photographs presenting some of the notable personalities and the costumes they wore to the Victory Ball at the Albert Hall on the 27 November 1918
Duchess of Argylls ball for her debutante daughterA spread from The Tatler reporting on the lavish ball held at Claridges by the Duchess of Argyll for her daughter, Miss Frances Sweeny
Winter Sports Out and Indoors by Francis MarshallA spread of vignette illustrations showing people participating in various winter sports, including cross country skiing, ice skating and bobsleigh
Siege Weapon - CatapaultA detailed drawing of a 16th century catapult, indicating its various and numerous forms of ammunition. Date: 1588
Large Mounted CrossbowA large mounted crossbow capable of firing a wide range of projectiles from iron balls to fire bombs and metal lances Date: 1588
Susi - with football and roller skates. 1950s
Susi - sitting in a boot, holding a tennis ball. 1950s
H W Finlinson, Blackheath Rugby player. 1890s
South Port (Old) - Black and white stacked cannon balls in foreground, houses and rock in background Date: circa 1890s
Susi - posing with a football. 1950s
Fred C Lohden, England International Rugby player. 1890s
G T Campbell, Scottish Rugby International player. 1890s
B B Tuke, Irish Rugby International player. 1890s
Edwin Field, English Rugby International player. 1890s
Cover design, Movie Humor magazine, November 1937 -- Hollywood Girls and Gags! The pigskin you love to touch. Showing a scantily dressed woman holding an American football 1937
How to be unsuccessful in modern society - 1The stout young man breaks tradition by not going to the fancy-dress ball as a baby. Date: 1929
Ball at Harewood House, 1845The Nobilitys Ball in the Banqueting Room at Harewood House, near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Date: 1845
Society girls practising for the Joy of Life BallMrs Jackie Kriuse, Lady Patricia Moore, Lady Castlerosse and Miss Roy Verney (Miss Rosalind Norman on the floor) rehearsing in their costumes for the Lido scene for the forthcoming Joy of Life Ball
Scenic design for Covent Garden fancy dress ballScenic design for the first fancy-dress ball of the Covent Garden season in 1899. The scene depicted the grounds of the forthcoming Paris exhibition. Date: 1899
The Chelsea Arts Ball by A. DavisAn impression of the Chelsea Arts Ball, held each year at the Royal Albert Hall. The ball held New Years Eve 1929 was on the theme of Noahs Ark hence a number of enormous puppet animals represented
Men playing billiards - pushing iv ry balls. circa 1825
English children at a fancy dress ball in Quetta, IndiaA group of English children in costumes worn to a fancy dress ball in India. The Sketch remarkes that peace reigns so completely in farther India that English children can now be taken there
Suggestions for the Happy New Year Ball by Dolly TreeThree designs by Miss Dolly Tree for fancy dress costumes to be worn at the Happy New Year Ball at the Albert Hall on New Years Eve, 1925/6
Circus Cut-Out Favourites - Seal. early 20th century
Circus Cut-Out Favourites - box lidCircus Cut-Out Favourites - seven stand-up toys - box lid. early 20th century
Costume illustration, two women in the latest fashion, winding wool. circa 1850s
YMCA football team, Nainital, Uttarakhand, IndiaGroup photo, YMCA football team, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, winners of the Rampur Cup in 1907. Date: 1907
Susi - with boot and tennis ball. 1950s
Boys playing cricket on a greetings card -- Butter Fingers. A fielder is hit on the nose by a ball he is trying to catch. Date: circa 1890s
Boys playing football on a greetings card -- Well Kicked Fatty. Date: circa 1890s
Boys playing football on a Christmas card -- A Little Collision, or The Bandaged Foot. Date: circa 1890s
Golfing couple on a comic Christmas card -- An ocular demonstration. Date: circa 1900s
Man hit by football on a greetings cardMan hit on the head by a football on a greetings card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of three snooker balls and a chalk cube. Date: circa 1890s
Cutout Christmas card with cricket ballCutout Christmas card with a hand holding a cricket ball -- a right good innings! Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a rugby ball. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Greetings card in the shape of a ballGreetings card in the shape of a blue and yellow ball with a tabby kitten standing on its hind legs juggling. Date: circa 1890s
Susi - resting on a football. 1950s
Susi - with football and boot. 1950s
Greetings card in the shape of a pair of binoculars, with three humanised birds playing snooker in the foreground. Date: circa 1890s
Young brothers playing with ball at a holiday campTwo young brothers playing football at a holiday camp, with caravans in the background. Presumably somewhere in Northern England. Date: 1960s
Little girl with ball on a medallion-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Girl and boy on a cutout Christmas cardGirl and boy (Daisy and Fred) on a cutout Christmas card, with verse (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Father Christmas with presents on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s
Costumes at the Artists Costume BallA variety of outfits, purchased from London department store, Marshall and Snelgrove, worn by guests at the Artists Costume Ball held at the Princes Galleries in February 1914