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Napoleons skullSatirical French postcard from 1903 depicting Napoleons laughing skull. Sadly, the exact meaning of this rather grim image is not shared
Sir Douglas Haig, Vice Admiral Keyes and Sir A BodkinField Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) being received at Dover by Sir Archibald Henry Bodkin (1862-1957)
The Russian Mountains, Les Montagnes Russes, Paris, 1812Fashionable couple at the Russian Mountains rollercoaster, Les Montagnes Russes a Belleville, built in 1812. (The first switchback, Year VII, 1799). Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Man and woman dancing the bolero, Granada, 18th century. Man in majo suit, woman in long dress, both with castanets, accompanied by two guitarists
Woman at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris SalonWoman in fashionable dress at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris Salon, Academie des Beaux-Arts, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug. Apprentices and dandies ice skating on a frozen canal 82, woman with kettle at a frozen waterpump in a cold winter 83
Uniform of a ships ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Bara et Gerard from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation
Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Goyer from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages
Sailors in front of a decorated ships sternFrontispiece illustration showing 18th and 19th century sailors in front of a decorated ships stern. Woodblock print by J
Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned
Regency actor John Emery singing John GrousePopular Regency actor John Emery singing the comic song John Grouse and Mother Goose at Covent Garden Theatre, London, 1808
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman tending a fireSkeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman using bellows in front of a fireplace. Death and the Industrious Wife. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by
Woman in flower-trimmed outfit, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in extravagant tall floral bonnet, wearing a fichu and corsage, flower-trimmed pale green dress, holding a fan. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ch
Young womens dresses, 1913Young womens dresses: one in white crepon and orange taffeta, the other in embroidered white fabric. Robes de jeunes filles: l une en crepon blanc et taffetas orange, l autre en drap blanc brode
The game of tennis on the Champs Elysees, 19th centuryThe game of lawn tennis or longue paume on the Champs Elysees, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)
A meeting at a masquerade ballA meeting at a ball: A masked woman and Normandy girl flirt with a revolutionary man in bicorn and cockade, while a woman in drag as a Turkish man interrupts and a double bass player looks
Scene from La Marchande des ModesScene from Etienne Jouys 1808 play La Marchande des Modes, a parody of La Vestale (his own opera from 1807 with music by Spontini)
The Incomparable Ravel, French rope dancerThe incomparable Ravel, a guitar-playing French tightrope artist from the early 19th century, with two dancers on thick ropes
Coryphees at a ball. Incroyables in jackets with outsize buttons and collars, long cravat, huge bicorn hat, and merveilleuses with decollete dresses and large lace collars
The problem with Capote bonnets: two womens deep-brimmed bonnets collide as they greet each other, while fashionable men watch
Two incroyables (fops) with cudgels hinder the promenade of two merveilleuses by pinning the tails of their dresses. One looks back coquettishly at the ridiculous dandy
Choosing the jockey: Young woman in form-revealing dress and short martyr hairstyle seated on chaise longue pointing to a young man with a dog, while two older men and a black servant boy watch
Women playing a portable game of fate, whileLes Oublies. A woman in the shade of a tree eats oublies (pastries, also known as plaisirs), while two women and a girl spin an arrow on a portable barrel as a man in gaiters looks
The old young man. Old dandy in jacket with high collar, bicorn, tight breeches and hose, has a cravat ties by a young shopgirl
English military uniforms, Napoleonic eraCaricature of English military uniforms, Napoleonic era, Hussar with flared trousers worn over calf-high boots. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
Gentlemen in first position to draw his swordFirst position to draw the epee. Gentleman fencer about to draw his sword, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D. Jenkins from Mr. J
Russian military corps: Jannisary, cadet and infantryRussian military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8, grenadier 9, and officer 10
Woman in grenadiers hat called the VictoryWoman in grenadiers bicorn called the Victory of d Estaing, after French naval hero Charles Hector, comte d Estaing. Chapeau a la Grenade dit la Conquete de Destaing; Handcoloured copperplate
Uniform of the French Commissaire des Guerres, Napoleionic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France
Emperor Napoleon Ist, costume ordinaire, 1804Emperor Napoleon Ist, campaign uniform, costume ordinaire, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)
Napoleon Bonaparte, General en Chef, 1800Napoleon Bonaparte, General en Chef, in uniform of General of the Army of Italy, Napoleonic Wars. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France
French military uniform, Directory era, 1797. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)
Uniform of the French light horse cavalry, Chevau-Legers, 1790. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)
Jean-Charles Pichegru, French GeneralJean-Charles Pichegru (1761-1804), French General of the Revolutionary Wars. late 18th century
German men and women, including a Field Postmaster in uniform and a royal postilion from the Hesse area. Date: 1793
Sir John Voce Moore leading Joseph ChamberlainA Couple of Js. Serjeant-at-Arms Sir John Voce Moore (18261904), English businessman and Lord Mayor of London (1898) leading Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) into the House of Commons. Date: 1900
Costume of Dorlis, Muscadin in the fashion of 1796.. Costume of Dorlis, Muscadin in the fashion of 1796. He wears a small bicorn cocked hat, long jacket with huge lapels and cuffs, high-collar shirt
Costume of an Incroyable.. Costume of an Incroyable. Second costume of Lagorille, dressed for a gala. Tall claque hat (bicorn), perruque (wig) suit of striped silk, cravat
Summit of the Col du Mont-Cenis - Italian French BorderSummit of the Col du Mont-Cenis - 2082m above sea level. The Italian French Border - West of Turin - Border Guards of both sides in their ornate uniforms! Date: circa 1906
Advert for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge 1912Advertisement for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge - A Royal Usher gestures his guests to enter (the Palace?). Date: 1912
Concert dress 1807Fashionable concert dress, lady wearing low neckline dress, a train petticoat of rich white Italian sarsnet, with an embroidery of grape vine and leaves in gold thread, fastened from behind
Court dress, January 1807Court dresses for Her Majestys Birthday. In honor of the Queens Birthday which was always celebrated in January, even though it was in May. Date: 1807
Morning clothing for men 1807Fashionable morning dress for a gentlemen. Date: 1807
Man in large black bicorn hat, white cravat, brown coat over cream breeches, holding a cane.. Handcolored lithograph of an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Paris Fashions under
Costume of Ragot, supplier.. Costume of Ragot, supplier. He wears a large claque (bicorn), a suit in a rich wool fabric of chocolate brown decorated with flowers
Costume of a Commis Marchand, Incroyable.. Costume of a Commis Marchand (assistant merchant), Incroyable. Bicorn with cockade, redingote (frock coat) with wide lapels, short gilet (waistcoat)
Repeating Pattern - Toy Drummers. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*
Russian actor in the role of Denis Vasilyevich DavydovA Russian actor in the role of Denis Vasilyevich Davydov (1784-1839) - a Russian soldier-poet of the Napoleonic Wars who invented a specific genre hussar poetry (noted for its hedonism and bravado)
