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Contemporary Collection (page 5)

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. The Congo. Panorama of Leopoldville and Kintamo

Africa. The Congo. Panorama of Leopoldville and Kintamo
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Panorama of Leopoldville and Kintamo. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo. Man of the Bateke tribe (High Alima)

Africa. Congo. Man of the Bateke tribe (High Alima)
History of Africa. 19th century. Man from the Bateke tribe (upper course of the Alima River). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Lower Congo woman - W. Meyer

Africa. Lower Congo woman - W. Meyer
History of Africa. 19th century. Lower Congo woman. Engraving by W. Meyer. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: History of Africa. Congo. 19th century. A palaver (speech)

History of Africa. Congo. 19th century. A palaver (speech). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Congo. Portrait of Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo

Congo. Portrait of Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo
Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo (a village on the southern bank of the Congo River). Portrait. Engraving by Pedro Mullor. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo. Ivory porters

Africa. Congo. Ivory porters
History of Africa. 19th century. Ivory porters. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. The Congo. Indigenous with double burden

Africa. The Congo. Indigenous with double burden
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Indigenous with double burden. Engraving by Pedro Mullor. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Pierre Paul Savorgnan de Brazza (1852-1905)

Pierre Paul Savorgnan de Brazza (1852-1905). French explorer and navigator of Italian origin. Colonial administrator, founder of the Middle Congo. Engraving

Background imageContemporary Collection: History of Africa - 19th century- a red buffalo

History of Africa - 19th century- a red buffalo
History of Africa. 19th century.... I found myself in the presence of a red buffalo; I fired my shotgun and missed the shot. Chromolithography

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank

Africa. Congo. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank
History of Africa. 19th century. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: The Congo. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge

The Congo. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge
History of Africa. 19th century. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: History of Africa. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape

History of Africa. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape
History of Africa. 19th century. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo. Courtyard of a factory in Banana

Africa. Congo. Courtyard of a factory in Banana
History of Africa. 19th century. Courtyard of a factory in Banana. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River

Africa. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River
History of Africa. 19th century. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo

Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo
History of Africa. 19th century. Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo, at the foot of the Bembandek mountain. Engraving

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Vivi Station and Castle Hill

Africa. Vivi Station and Castle Hill
History of Africa. 19th century. Vivi Station and Castle Hill. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. European exploration of the Congo?

Africa. European exploration of the Congo?
History of Africa. 19th century.... Mad with joy, Albert straddles the animal's body. He was one of the Danish crew of the whaler Albion who, together with the Scots

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo. View of Boma, in front of Buka-M'Boma

Africa. Congo. View of Boma, in front of Buka-M'Boma
History of Africa. 19th century. View of Boma, in front of Buka-M'Boma. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo River and the English factory of Boma

Africa. Congo River and the English factory of Boma
History of Africa. 19th century. View of the Congo River and the English factory of Boma. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo. Fauna of the Congo river

Africa. Congo. Fauna of the Congo river
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Fauna of the Congo river. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Arthington Waterfall on the M'Brische River

Africa. Arthington Waterfall on the M'Brische River
History of Africa. 19th century. View of the Arthington Waterfall on the M'Brische River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Congo. The fleet of the international expedition

Africa. Congo. The fleet of the international expedition
History of Africa. 19th century. The fleet of the international expedition at Banana Point, near the Dutch factory. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: The Congo. Panorama of the Upper Congo

The Congo. Panorama of the Upper Congo
History of Africa. 19th century. Congo. Panoramic view of the Upper Congo. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Floating factory on the shrimp river

Africa. Floating factory on the shrimp river
History of Africa. 19th century. Floating factory on the shrimp river. The lack of security meant that in some areas of the Congo

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca)

Africa. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca)
History of Africa. 19th century. The perfect Banana (Musa paradisiaca). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Africa. Loanda. San Pablo de Loanda. Panorama of the port

Africa. Loanda. San Pablo de Loanda. Panorama of the port
History of Africa. 19th century. Loanda. St. Paul of Loanda. Panorama of the port. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Royal Tomb in Cabinda

Royal Tomb in Cabinda
History of Africa. 19th century. Royal Tomb in Cabinda. At the death of a member of the royal family or of a distinguished family

Background imageContemporary Collection: Roberto Ivens (1850-1898). Portrait

Roberto Ivens (1850-1898). Portrait
Roberto Ivens (1850-1898). Portuguese explorer of Africa. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Background imageContemporary Collection: Ottoman domination. Europe. Razgrad

Ottoman domination. Europe. Razgrad
Ottoman domination. Europe. Razgard (today Bulgarian territory). Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Cholet. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageContemporary Collection: Constantinople - The Forty Churches - Keurk Klica

Constantinople - The Forty Churches - Keurk Klica
Ottoman era. Turkey. Constantinople. The Forty Churches (Keurk Klica). Engraving, 19th century

Background imageContemporary Collection: President of the Supreme Court of Justice - Judge of Hearing

President of the Supreme Court of Justice - Judge of Hearing
President of the Supreme Court of Justice (left) and Judge of Hearing (right). Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Background imageContemporary Collection: Prince of Asturias wearing the cross of Maria Isabel Luisa

Prince of Asturias wearing the cross of Maria Isabel Luisa
The Prince of Asturias (future Alfonso XII, 1857-1885) wearing the cross of Maria Isabel Luisa. Chromolithography by J. Donon

Background imageContemporary Collection: Knight - Spanish Order of Charles III

Knight - Spanish Order of Charles III
Knight wearing the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III (formerly Royal and Much Distinguished Order of Charles III)

Background imageContemporary Collection: Gas pump. Route 66 State Park Visitor Center. Missouri, USA

Gas pump. Route 66 State Park Visitor Center. Missouri, USA
Old gas pump inside the Route 66 State Park Visitor Center. State of Missouri, United States

Background imageContemporary Collection: Chicago - Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial

Chicago - Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial
United States, State of Illinois, Chicago. Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial. Dedicated in 2005, it pays tribute to all those in the community who served in the armed services

Background imageContemporary Collection: Contemporary London Life

Contemporary London Life
Some decorative interior wall paintings depicting scenes of contemporary London life. It surrounds a simple fireplace within a room at 4, Berkeley Street. Date: circa 1916

Background imageContemporary Collection: Everybody's Underground Part 1

Everybody's Underground Part 1
Part one of a set of three Everyone's Underground posters designed by Aubrey Hammond. One of the most remarkable poster groups ever issued by London Transport

Background imageContemporary Collection: Everybody's Underground Part 3

Everybody's Underground Part 3
Part three of a set of three Everyone's Underground posters designed by Aubrey Hammond. One of the most remarkable poster groups ever issued by London Transport

Background imageContemporary Collection: Everybody's Underground Part 2

Everybody's Underground Part 2
Part two of a set of three Everyone's Underground posters designed by Aubrey Hammond. One of the most remarkable poster groups ever issued by London Transport

Background imageContemporary Collection: Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass pressure gauge

Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass pressure gauge
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - circular brass pressure gauge on a contemporary oak backing with plaque bearing the words Cunarder Aquitania 1914-1950'. Date: 1914-1950

Background imageContemporary Collection: Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass bell on stand

Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass bell on stand
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass bell on contemporary treen stand, impressed RMS Aquitania May 1914 Feb 1950. 14 inches on stand. Date: 1914-1950

Background imageContemporary Collection: RMS Lusitania - cover design, Life magazine

RMS Lusitania - cover design, Life magazine, 13 October 1972, New evidence on the unprovoked sinking that dragged us toward war'. Date: 1972

Background imageContemporary Collection: RMS Titanic - gold stud recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett

RMS Titanic - gold stud recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a late Victorian 18 carat yellow gold round collar or dress stud

Background imageContemporary Collection: Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)

Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)
Double folio, parchment, from Justinian's Digesta. Main body text in black ink written in two columns with contemporary marginal and interlineal gloss

Background imageContemporary Collection: Financial Records?

Financial Records?
Manuscript records on paper, possibly financial or legal records. Probably originally pages from a volume or volumes, they have been cut into regularly sized rectangles

Background imageContemporary Collection: Pere Tanguy. Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)

Pere Tanguy. Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)
Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). Dutch post-impressionist painter. Pere Tanguy. Portrait. Oil on canvas (92 x 75 cm), 1887 Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008

Background imageContemporary Collection: Monument to Balzac, 1898. Sculpture by Auguste Rodin

Monument to Balzac, 1898. Sculpture by Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). French sculptor. Monument to Balzac, 1898. Bronze. Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008



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