Figure Collection (page 59)

Death of Eric IX
The funeral of Eric IX, a more or less legendary figure whose violent death will help qualify him to be Swedens patron saint

Propaganda Train
The left-hand figure in this group is John Reed, author of the enormously influential Ten days that shook the world, described here as il communista americano

Samnite Warriors
Warriors from SAMNIUM, in central Italy (roughly todays Abruzzi); they were enemies of the Romans until conquered circa 290 BC, and frequently figure in Roman history

Pan Figure & Car C1930
A Pan figure stands beside an open top car where a couple are in the back seat: special auto issue

Restored figure of the Iguanodon
The Iguanodon, a large herbivore, which could grow up to 10 metres. It had numerous teeth enabling it to chew vegetation. Its powerful hind legs were ideal for escaping predators

The Belgian Royal family
King Albert of Belgium seen with his family, the Queen Elizabeth, their daughter Princess Marie Jose (left), Prince Charles, Count of Flanders (middle) and Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (right)

Joffre and King Albert of Belgium
General Joffre in conversation with King Albert of Belgium (1875-1934), Commander-in-Chief of the Belgian army. Albert was credited with leading a gallant Belgian resistance against the German army

A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggage
Engraving showing a member of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone threatening a baggage porter, Central Africa, 1871

St Dunstan / Black Hat
SAINT DUNSTAN Archbishop of Canterbury and Saint

Tommy Marshall of the Stockton Cricket Club, 1876
Engraving of Tommy Marshall, former player and coach of the Stockton Cricket Club, 1876. Although his age was unknown when this image was published, it was said he played cricket in the time of Mynn

Summer and Cycling Fashions for 1901
Illustration showing three costumes that The Graphic felt were suitable for the Summer, 1901. The Lady facing us wears a Simple Toilette for the Seaside or Country

K. S. Ranjitsinhji (1872-1933)
Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the famous Indian-born cricketer, who played for England, Sussex and the MCC between 1893 and 1920

Golden Man in Space
THIS WAY TO HEAVEN by Harold M Sherman. A golden figure falls through space on this dramatic Sci Fi Cover

Woman Exercising
A woman exercising and touching her toes in a chapter called " How To Preserve a Youthful Figure"

Two fashionable coats, 1899
Illustration of a three quarter length coat of black cloth lined with white satin (on left). The coat was decorated with large white pearl buttons

Turkish Sultan
A Turkish sultan, depicted as a picturesque figure with his noble steed in the midst of battle

Tobacconists / 1930S
The highland soldier figure is often used to advertise a tobacco shop, this example being from Cheltenham

Death / Marble Tomb / Malta
An elaborately carved marble tomb covering depicting an allegory of the figure of death from a tomb in the Cathedral at Victoria (Rabat) on the island of Gozo, Malta

Stain Glass York Minster
The figure of Saint Margaret depicted in the west window of the north aisle of York minster

Happy Xmas Cake
A fine Christmas cake, decorated with holly and berries a plastic Santa. A pretty ribbon tied in a bow is the perfect finishing touch

St James (Santiago)
SANTIAGO (St James) DI COMPOSTELLA - figure in a doorway at the cathedral, depicting him as a pilgrim with the traditional coquille saint Jacques emblem

Siberian Prisoners
Political prisoners exiled to Siberia by the tsarist regime await release : the central figure is Yakov Svevdlov

Crane, Floras Feast
FLORAs FEAST: A MASQUE OF FLOWERS Title page featuring a pipe-playing figure

Fairy Stories for Tiny Folk back cover
A bold, colourful yet charming scene showing an elf-like figure peering from behind trees and beckoning to a rabbit

Entomologist Allegory
THE ENTOMOLOGIST ALLEGORISED A human figure made up of insects

Swimwear 1908 Le Rire
Two young bathing beauties in figure-hugging one-piece costumes walk are-in-arm along the waters edge. Discussing holiday romances no doubt!

Hopi Flute Boy
A flute-player of the Hopi flute society, (Arizona) who plays an important role in tribal life as the central figure in the traditional rain-making ceremonies

Melton Frontispiece
Title-page of Astrologaster, or the Figure-Caster showing a client visiting an astrologer in order to learn his prospects, including Deaths and Nativities

Fj Mottl / Bayreuth Pcard
HANS RICHTER Hungarian musician, with colleagues LEVI and MOTTL, at Bayreuth. The figure just out of shot is Cosima Wagner

German Surrender 1918
Marshall Foch heads a group of delegates in the forests of Compiegne, following the German surrender; central figure is Sir Rosslyn Wemyss

Bearded Partisan
A Tolstoy-like figure, this World War One veteran has known more war than peace, and is now a resistance fighter, once again fighting the German invaders of his homeland

Ghost in Garden
A girl in a garden looks up to see a mysterious figure moving towards the gate

Snowy London
A businessman with his briefcase walks alone across a Trafalgar Square in the dirty snow

Marble Arch / Lantern Slid
Marble Arch by night - a figure standing in front of the park gates

Folklore / Basilisk
La figure du Basilic est telle - " among all the serpents, the Basilisk is the most poisonous"

Our Lady of the Apparition
NUESTRA SENORA D APARECIDA - Our Lady of the Apparition - a Black Virgin from Brazil

A fantasy clockmaker, dressed up in a costume made of clocks and clockmaking equipment

Figures of gods found at Tiryns, Greece
Figures of gods made from terracotta, found at Tiryns, Mycenae, Greece

Myth / England / Robin Hood
Maid Marian joins Robin Hood and his Merry Men. This scene shows Robin, Marian, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Little John. Is the mysterious figure in the background the Sheriff?

Figure in the Mist
A hunched figure walking away into the mist in a public park or garden, along a path bordered by high hedge trees. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Japan Woman in White
WOMAN IN WHITE A mysterious figure reveals herself to a Japanese fisherman as the spirit of a magic sword which lies beneath the sea and must be found

Drews Corset
Drews A la Grecque corset combined with supporter over hip and stomach reduces the most portly figure to the standard of Beauty and Fashion

John Pym / Finden / Cooper
JOHN PYM English Member of Parliament, an important figure in the opposition to King Charles I

Daniele Manin
DANIELE MANIN Italian patriot, a leading figure in the Risorgimento

Sir Herbert Croft
SIR HERBERT CROFT clergyman and literary figure, detained in France by Napoleon, wrote many and varied things, imprisoned for debt, dictionary compiler

Teresa Cornelys
TERESA CORNELYS a prominent figure in Londons demi-monde

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