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ProteusA greek sea god who possessed the gift of prophecy, but changed his shape to avoid being questioned
BIRTH OF APICULTUREThe birth of Apiculture: when heifers are sacrificed, bees swarm from them; a gift from the gods to the pious. Date: First published: 29 BC
Advert for Hancock & Co. novelty jewellery 1890 Advert for Hancock & CoNovelty jewellery for Christmas. Date: 1890
Paper dolls advertisementAdvertisement for paper toys, given to users of Sunlight and Lifebuoy soaps. Date: 1896
Clifford Mollison in The Girl Friend, Palace Theatre, LondonClifford Mollison in The Girl Friend, at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. 1927
Blarney Castle, Republic of IrelandBlarney Castle, Cork, Republic of Ireland - Multi-image postcard. circa 1970s
Father Christmas distributing gifts to the town children. Date: 1902
A Christmas Angel sailing into a Port Town with presentsA Christmas Angel sailing into a Port Town with a small boat laden with presents for the local children. The Teddy bear seems to be enjoying the voyage a little less than the model jester!
Princesses Elizabeth & Margaret outside their playhouse" Y Bwthyn Bach" - a Welsh phrase which means " The Little House", inscribed over the door of a model house presented to princess Elizabeth by the people of Wales
Gift from our Indian Empire. Calcutta ambulance carsPhotograph: Gift from our Indian Empire. Calcutta ambulance cars. From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)
Princess Mary gift tin, with sweets, for non-smokers, 1914.Printed on inner sweet block: ?Her Royal Highness The Princess Mary Christmas Fund 1914
Pre-Columbian Art. Maya. Archaeological Site of Copa?n. Altar Q. West side. It was created during the rule of King Yax Pac in 776
Cat telephone cosy from Selfridges, 1919Ideas for Christmas gifts from Selfridges. This quaint conceit is a telephone cosy in the shape of a cat. Everyone needs one of these in their life. Date: 1919
Cover design, Floras Feast, a Masque of Flowers, with text and illustrations by Walter Crane. Date: 1895
Children watch snow through window at Christmas, French cardFrench Christmas card featuring three children looking through a window at snow falling through the window outside. On the window sill or ledge are four perfectly wrapped presents. Date: c.1950s
Advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate cutlery case 1935Polished oak cabinet containing a range of cutlery, with a course of handles. Date: 1935
Advert for Three Knots de-luxe stockings 1934The ideal Christmas gift. Give three Knots de-luxe real silk fully fashioned stockings in attractive Christmas boxes. 1934
Anwar Sadat and Golda MeirGolda Meir(1898-1976) presenting President Anwar Sadat of Egypt(1918-1981) with a gift for his new grandchild. Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel in its 29 years of existence
Lebanon - Married Druze Woman with Tantour hatThe traditional vertigious tantour hat of a married Druze (a monotheistic religious community) woman of Lebanon (sadly not an example of the popular trend to replicate the landscape of late 19th)
Advert for Mackintoshs carnival assortment de luxe 1931The gift for every stocking. Advert for Mackintoshs carnival assortment toffees and chocolates. Date: 1931
Royal Wedding 1947 - wedding gift from US presidentA wedding gift for Princess Elizabeth on her marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947, from the President of the United States of America, Harry S
A miniature of Elizabeth Bowes-LyonA miniature of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Mabel Hankey in a finely wrought frame of gold and silver, a wedding gift to Prince Albert, Duke of York from his future mother-in-law, Lady Strathmore
Royal Wedding 1923 - wedding presentsKing George V and Queen Marys gifts to the Duke and Duchess of York on the occasion of their marriage on 26 April 1923. They include a necklace from Queen Alexandra
Queen Elizabeth II receiving the gift of a cow, 1957A gift for Queen Elizabeth II: Beauchamp Oxford Lady, a Jersey cow in calf, to add to her Jersey herd at Windsor. The gifting took place at the Springfield showground of the Royal Jersey Agricultural
Ataturk and General HarringtonKemal Pasa (Ataturk) and General Harrington (commanding the British troops) - compromising on neutral ground in 1923. A very interesting photograph as it shows a Turkish delegation approaching an
Couple in historical costume on a greetings cardCouple in historical costume holding hands on a greetings card. Date: circa 1900s
Couple in historical costume on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1900s
New Year card in the shape of a gift boxNew Year card in the shape of a white gift box with a blue ribbon, open to reveal purple violets. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
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Christmas card in the shape of a gift boxChristmas card in the shape of a white gift box with a pink ribbon. (1 of 2) circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a purse. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a jeweller's boxChristmas card in the shape of a red jeweller's box with gold lettering. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Girl and boy with presents on a Christmas card with white and gold decorative border. Date: circa 1890s
Snow scene with Santa Claus on a Christmas cardSnow scene with Santa Claus and children, viewed through an archway on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a wickerwork food hamper. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a purse, open to reveal a bunch of violets and ferns. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Christmas card in the shape of a jewellers boxChristmas card in the shape of a red jewellers box, open to reveal a pocket watch and chain, with verse under the lid. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
New Year card in the shape of a gift box. Date: circa 1890s
Couple with flowers on a German greetings card. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1890s
Robin with present on a Christmas and New Year cardRobin carrying a present in its beak on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
Boy with trumpet and whip on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s
Ryde Pier Head - Isle of Wight, Hampshire - CoupleA Couple on holiday strolling along Ryde Pier Head - Isle of Wight, Hampshire, with the Island line railway on the left. She is holding a tourist leaflet (or map)
Hamleys Christmas presents advertisement, 1929Full page advertisement for Hamleys toy shop featuring a number of ideas for Christmas 1929 including a bunny nightie and hot water bottle case
Rowntrees York Chocolates advertisement featuring a lucky girl opening a box at Christmas. 1929
Advert for Gamages christmas toys 1914Advert for the famous Gamages store on Holborn, London, promoting wooden childrens toys. 1914
Advert for Swan fountain pens 1901Swan fountain pens with intricate design cases and chains, for Christmas gifts, free post catalogue available or in store at Cheapside, London. 1901
The Kings Cameleopard -- George IVs giraffeThe Kings Cameleopard -- King George IVs giraffe, the first one in Britain, a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt. 1827
Advert for Gorke womens accessories 1898Novelties Christmas gifts for women. A charming painted gauze and large ostrich fans, linen gloves for gifts Chevrette, fur tops, button ladies driving gloves
