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Exotic Collection (page 5)

Background imageExotic Collection: A young (possibly) Italian couple standing proudly next to their Messerschmitt KR200

A young (possibly) Italian couple standing proudly next to their Messerschmitt KR200, or Kabinenroller (Cabin Scooter), a three-wheeled bubble car designed by the aircraft engineer Fritz Fend

Background imageExotic Collection: Portrait of Mata Hari

Portrait of Mata Hari at the height of her fame Date: 1929

Background imageExotic Collection: Ada Broadbent wearing an exotic plumed and feathered

Ada Broadbent wearing an exotic plumed and feathered
Ada Broadbent, premiere denseuse, wearing an exotic plumed and feathered costume in the Plume Idea - a new Fanchon and Marco presentation on the West coast USA, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageExotic Collection: A portait of the dancer Doris Niles, 1930 appearing

A portait of the dancer Doris Niles, 1930 appearing with Raquel Meller in Paris - she was renowned for her exotic, Spanish, Hindu and Asian dances Date: 1930

Background imageExotic Collection: Cover of Dance Magazine, December 1930

Cover of Dance Magazine, December 1930 featuring an exotic dancer wearing and orange dress Date: 1930

Background imageExotic Collection: Cover of Dance Magazine, May 1931

Cover of Dance Magazine, May 1931. Sketch by W. Stuart Leech Date: 1931

Background imageExotic Collection: A small boy (or girl) dressed in a turban and harem pants in an Arabian Nights style

A small boy (or girl) dressed in a turban and harem pants in an Arabian Nights style fancy dress. Date: 1940s

Background imageExotic Collection: Three people in fancy dress; two adults in exotic Arabian Nights style outfits

Three people in fancy dress; two adults in exotic Arabian Nights style outfits, while a little boy (or girl?) appears to be dressed as a medieval jester or similar. Date: 1910-1920

Background imageExotic Collection: Tropical Gardens Battersea

Tropical Gardens Battersea
in 1863, John Gibson, Battersea Parks first Superintendent, created a mixture of exotic plants and colourful carpet bedding that started a fashion that swept across England

Background imageExotic Collection: Homecoming procession for William Curtis, 1821

Homecoming procession for William Curtis, 1821
Homecoming procession for William Curtis, Lord Mayor of London, 1821. Aldermen and shopkeepers carry torches beside the carriage. Procession and Te Deum Chaunt for Sir Billy Biscuit

Background imageExotic Collection: Javillo or antidote caccoon, Fevillea cordifolia

Javillo or antidote caccoon, Fevillea cordifolia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Background imageExotic Collection: Ayam jallak, Malay game cock

Ayam jallak, Malay game cock, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by a native Chinese artist rom Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of

Background imageExotic Collection: Minorca chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus

Minorca chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by A.G. Pitts and cup winners in 1886 and 1887. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Andalusian chickens

Andalusian chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by H. Leworthy. Cock won first prize at Barnstaple 1871 and hen first prize at Barnstaple 1872

Background imageExotic Collection: Golden-pencilled Hamburghs

Golden-pencilled Hamburghs, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Henry Beldon and cup winner at Crystal Palace 1871

Background imageExotic Collection: Brown leghorns or Livorno chickens

Brown leghorns or Livorno chickens, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: La Fleche breed of chickens

La Fleche breed of chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Rare French breed, Poule de la Fleche, Sarthe. Bred by W.C.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Plymouth Rock chickens

Plymouth Rock chickens, Sir Thomas and Irene, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Mrs. Ainsworth and first and second at Birmingham 1886

Background imageExotic Collection: Black frizzled fowl, cock and hen

Black frizzled fowl, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by J. W. Ludlow and third prize in any variety class at Oxford 1872

Background imageExotic Collection: Sultan fowls, Gallus gallus domesticus

Sultan fowls, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

Background imageExotic Collection: Gold-laced bantam and silver-laced bantam cock and hen

Gold-laced bantam and silver-laced bantam cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Matthew Leno and winner of first prizes at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1871

Background imageExotic Collection: Guinea fowls

Guinea fowls, helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris. Property of J. W. Ludlow. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Aylesbury ducks

Aylesbury ducks, Anas platyrhynchos. Bred by Mrs. Mary Seamons and winner of the cup at Aylesbury 1870. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix

Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix galericulata. Portraits of Matthew Lenos celebrated prize pens. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Houdan or Poule de Houdan cock and hen

Houdan or Poule de Houdan cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Robert B. Wood Young Champion and Lady. Cock won first prize at Birmingham, Crystal Palace and Manchester 1870

Background imageExotic Collection: Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle

Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle. Brown reds, first prize at Leeds 1886, black reds, cup at Windsor 1886, duckwings, cup at Windsor 1885, and piles, cup at Birmingham 1885

Background imageExotic Collection: Rose-combed Dorking cock

Rose-combed Dorking cock, Gallus gallus domesticus, John Martins Champion, cups at Stroud and Newport 1870, Cheltenham Southampton and Crystal Palace 1871, Dublin 1872

Background imageExotic Collection: Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo

Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo. Sent over specially for portraiture by Mr. Simpson, Treasurer of the New York State Poultry Society

Background imageExotic Collection: Single-combed Dorking hen

Single-combed Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by John Martin, first prize at Warrington 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Partridge cochin cock

Partridge cochin cock, Gallus gallus domesticus, E. Tudmans Talbot, first prize at Birmingham 1870, Kendal 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Pile game, cock and hen

Pile game, cock and hen. Bred by Joseph Colgrove. Cockerel first prize at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1886. Hen first prize at the Dairy Show 1885

Background imageExotic Collection: Brown-breasted red game birds

Brown-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by C. W. Brierley. The Statue, winner of the challenge cup at Birmingham 1886 and Little Queen, winner of the cup at Liverpool 1887

Background imageExotic Collection: Black-breasted red game birds

Black-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by Captain Heaton, winners of the two challenge cups at Birmingham 1886

Background imageExotic Collection: Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty

Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty
Duck-winged game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by John Goodwin. Simon, cup winner at Birmingham 1885 and Miss Etty, first prize at the Dairy Show 1885

Background imageExotic Collection: Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen

Silver Pencilled Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, H. Pickles pair, cock first and cup at Birmingham 1871 and hen first at Kendal

Background imageExotic Collection: Silkie or Silky cock and hen

Silkie or Silky cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lady Gwydyrs pair, first prize in any variety class at Bristol 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: White leghorns or Livorno cock and hen

White leghorns or Livorno cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. From birds sent over specially for portraiture by Mr. Simpson, Treasurer of the New York State Poultry Society

Background imageExotic Collection: White cochin cock and hen

White cochin cock and hen, Julius Sichels Champion and Queen, Gallus gallus domesticus, winners at Birmingham and Manchester 1871, cup at Dublin 1872

Background imageExotic Collection: Golden spangled Polish cock and hen

Golden spangled Polish cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Henry Beldons pair, cup at Crystal Palace, first prize at Birmingham 1871

Background imageExotic Collection: Dark Brahma cockerel

Dark Brahma cockerel, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lady Gwydyrs Sultan, cup at Middleton 1871, winner at Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Bristol

Background imageExotic Collection: Silver spangled Polish cock and hen

Silver spangled Polish cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Henry Beldons pair, first prize at Crystal Palace 1871 and Dublin 1872

Background imageExotic Collection: Dark Brahma pullet

Dark Brahma pullet, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lewis Wrights Psyche, first prize at Birmingham 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageExotic Collection: Buff cochin hen

Buff cochin hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

Background imageExotic Collection: Buff cochin cock

Buff cochin cock, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

Background imageExotic Collection: Portrait of Lucy Meredith, niece of Sir Thomas Lawrence

Portrait of Lucy Meredith, niece of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Young pre-teen girl in white dress with pink ribbon belt. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir

Background imageExotic Collection: Woman in walking dress - chequerboard surah - hand-painted

Woman in walking dress - chequerboard surah - hand-painted
Woman in walking dress in chequerboard surah and hand-painted taffeta with a black velvet border, straw hat with swan plume

Background imageExotic Collection: Italian Glamour - Bewitching woman with jewel headscarf

Italian Glamour - Bewitching woman with jewel headscarf
Italian Glamour - Bewitching woman with exotic jewel headscarf and dark make-up around her eyes Date: circa 1920s

Background imageExotic Collection: A woman in an interesting militaristic exotic costume, holding a standard. Date: c

A woman in an interesting militaristic exotic costume, holding a standard. Date: c.1915



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