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Background imageBeautiful Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 432

Curtis British Entomology Plate 432
Diptera: Eristalis nubilipennis = Eristalis cryptarum (Beautiful Hover-Fly) [Plant: Oenanthe pimpinelloides (Parsley Water Dropwort)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 288

Curtis British Entomology Plate 288
Lepidoptera: Hypena crassalis (Beautiful Snout) [Plant: Urtica dioica (Common Nettle)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 145

Curtis British Entomology Plate 145
Lepidoptera: Anarta myrtilli (Beautiful Yellow Underwing) [Plant: Calluna vulgaris (Common Ling)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 98

Curtis British Entomology Plate 98
Diptera: Merodon clavipes (Beautiful Merodon Hover-fly. Extinct in Britain) [Plant: Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Common Daffodil)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 73

Curtis British Entomology Plate 73
Hymenoptera: Bassus calculator = Microdus calculator (Beautiful Bassus) [Plant: Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 34

Curtis British Entomology Plate 34
Diptera: *Milesia speciosa (cf. Caliprobola speciosa. Beautiful Milesia Hover-fly) [Plant: Euphorbia amygdaloides (Wood Spurge)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 9

Curtis British Entomology Plate 9
Diptera: Anthrax ornata = Thyridanthrax fenestratus (Beautiful Bee-fly) [Plant: Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis, Common Chamomile)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Edna May - American Actress and singer

Edna May - American Actress and singer
A beautifully-lit portrait photograph (reproduced on a postcard) of Edna May (1878-1948) - American Actress and singer, wearing an enormous feathered hat Date: 1907

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Queen Elizabeth I dancing in her Palace in all her finery

Queen Elizabeth I dancing in her Palace in all her finery
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) is pictured here dancing before a rich man in her Palace wearing a beautiful skirt with a corset and her traditional thick layer of make-up

Background imageBeautiful Collection: The Parisians of Paris: La Cavalieri

The Parisians of Paris: La Cavalieri
Lina Cavalieri (1874 - 1944), beautiful singer, posing elegantly in a magnificent evening gown adorned with silk flowers

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Lovely illustration of a woman with reddish brown hair and blue eyes

Lovely illustration of a woman with reddish brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a transparent black outfit. Date: 1947

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Weobley, a beautiful Herefordshire market town of old half-timbered houses

Weobley, a beautiful Herefordshire market town of old half-timbered houses, mellowed by age and clustering round an imposing 14th century church. Date: 1950s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: The Library, Durham Cathedral, famous for its beautiful timber roof

The Library, Durham Cathedral, famous for its beautiful timber roof. The cathedral was built between 1093 and 1133, Co Durham, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: View of the valley and tiny village of Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales

View of the valley and tiny village of Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales. A beautiful scenic mountain road runs from here to Rhyader. Date: 1960s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: The sleepers are very beautiful as they lie unclothed Date: 1913

The sleepers are very beautiful as they lie unclothed Date: 1913

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Jane Dirys - Beautiful Edwardian stage Actress

Jane Dirys - Beautiful Edwardian stage Actress
circa 1910s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Edna May - American Actress - Large ostrich feather hat

Edna May - American Actress - Large ostrich feather hat
circa 1910s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Hiker with Binoculars Date: 1937

Hiker with Binoculars Date: 1937

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Arthur in Avalon Date: 1881

Arthur in Avalon Date: 1881

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Mrs Davenport by George Romney (1734-1802)

Mrs Davenport by George Romney (1734-1802) - painting on canvas. Date: circa 1783

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Rodi Garganico, Italy - Window on the Via dei Cavalieri

Rodi Garganico, Italy - Window on the Via dei Cavalieri
Rodi Garganico, Italy - Beautiful carved window surround on the Via dei Cavalieri. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Fashionable girl with amazing black ostrich feather hat

Fashionable girl with amazing black ostrich feather hat
Fashionable and pretty girl with amazing black ostrich feather-adorned hat/cap. Date: circa 1920

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Beautiful fantasy girl admiring the blossom

Beautiful fantasy girl admiring the blossom Date: circa 1900s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Albert, Duke of York - The East Berkshire Horse Show

Albert, Duke of York - The East Berkshire Horse Show
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending The East Berkshire Horse Show at Maidenhead - seen here presenting a rosette to winning owner while the beautiful winner

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon

Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) - Hostess of Glamis Caste - taken just after she attained her majority

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Vera Reynolds - American Film Actress

Vera Reynolds - American Film Actress
Vera Reynolds (1899-1962) - American Film Actress in the silent drama film Feet of Clay (1924), directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Date: 1924

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Young Chinese Girl - Beautiful composition

Young Chinese Girl - Beautiful composition and framing of this elegant studio photograph. Date: circa 1905

Background imageBeautiful Collection: TWO BLUE PERSIAN CATS

TWO BLUE PERSIAN CATS
KENWOOD ROSEMARY KENWOOD WINSOME Two beautiful Blue Persian cats. Owned by Montague. Date: 1955

Background imageBeautiful Collection: LUMLEYS ALMSHOUSES

LUMLEYS ALMSHOUSES
A beautiful copperplate of the almshouses erected by Elizabeth, viscountess Lumley, in the pest house field at Shoreditch in 1672 but - alas - pulled down in 1822. Date: 1672 - 1822

Background imageBeautiful Collection: ARISTOCRATIC SWINGING

ARISTOCRATIC SWINGING
A beautiful young woman is pushed on a swing by a dashing chap. Date: 18th century

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Fall - Saluki - 1934

Fall - Saluki - 1934
A group of five beautiful Saluki puppies owned by Mrs Barrs. Date: 1934

Background imageBeautiful Collection: RIDING IN HOLLAND PARK

RIDING IN HOLLAND PARK
Men, women and children riding in Holland Park, London. One of Dores most beautiful engravings, creating an almost dream-like atmosphere. Date: 1870

Background imageBeautiful Collection: POPULATION / PROPAGANDA

POPULATION / PROPAGANDA
La Maternite Embellit - Motherhood makes you beautiful Date: circa 1939

Background imageBeautiful Collection: FRENCH DOMESTIC C1890

FRENCH DOMESTIC C1890
A beautiful example of French domestic architecture at Hauterives - a maison dhabitation at Gace (Orne) designed by A Galliot. Date: circa 1890

Background imageBeautiful Collection: MARY AS GARDENER

MARY AS GARDENER
Virgin mother of Jesus; depicted as a beautiful gardener Date: 1st century

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Alexandras dog Japanese Chin

Alexandras dog Japanese Chin
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII A photograph of Alexandra, looking very beautiful and splendidly dressed, sitting with her dog, a Japanese Chin. Date: 1844 - 1925

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Horseback dancer at a circus

Horseback dancer at a circus
Horseback dancer dressed as a ballerina performs in the ring with some clowns and a beautiful white horse, all under the direction of the ringmaster. Date: 1890s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Two stable grooms with four beautiful carriage horses

Two stable grooms with four beautiful carriage horses in full tack - Windsro, Berkshire, England. 1909

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Mona Maris (1903-1991) - Argentine Actress - in the role of Lucia Morelli in The Little

Mona Maris (1903-1991) - Argentine Actress - in the role of Lucia Morelli in The Little People a 1926 British silent romance film directed by George Pearson

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Los Angeles, California, USA - Valley and Mountains

Los Angeles, California, USA - Valley and Mountains from beautiful Angeles Mesa at the end of the Mesa Drive trolley car (tram) line. Date: circa 1909

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Tozeur, Tunisia - The Railway Station

Tozeur, Tunisia - The Railway Station
Tozeur, south west Tunisia - The Railway Station Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Flo from Pimlico

Flo from Pimlico taking a stroll along the Victoria Embankment, London - gaining some admiring glances from rich Gentlemen both young and old! Date: 1906

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Cast iron bench in Rustic Pattern of entwined oak branches

Cast iron bench in Rustic Pattern of entwined oak branches
19th century antique cast iron bench in the Rustic Pattern of entwined oak branches and leaves and with entwined snakes on the end supports. Its (likely) proud creator stands behind. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Actress Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind

Actress Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind
English Stage and Film Actress Vivien Leigh (1913-1967) in Gone with the Wind (US 1939). Date: 1939

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Marrakech, Morocco - Bab Agnaou Gateway

Marrakech, Morocco - Bab Agnaou Gateway. Date: circa 1928

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Very Stylish Young Woman stitting backward on a chair

Very Stylish Young Woman stitting backward on a chair in sleet black attire, smart hat, black leather gloves and smoking a cigarette Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBeautiful Collection: Belgian Proverb - Never did a big nose have a beautiful face

Belgian Proverb - Never did a big nose have a beautiful face (!!). A quite wonderful card - note the large nose in evidence throughout the scene... Date: circa 1908

Background imageBeautiful Collection: In the Kingdom of Flowers - Liebig Blank Menu Card

In the Kingdom of Flowers - Liebig Blank Menu Card with motif of three flower fairies Date: circa 1899



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