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Statue of Sciarra Amazon. Marble. 2nd century AD. Roman copy of a Greek bronze original from 5th century BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark
Sizing up at the Miss California Beauty ContestJudges at the Miss California beauty contest held at Venice, California in the summer of 1939, using a scientific device to assist them in their decision
Ideal Perfection gun by Mimard & BlachonIdeal Perfection gun, English type, by Mimard & Blachon. 19th century
Diego de Saavedra Fajardo (1584 1648). Idea de un principDiego de Saavedra Fajardo (1584 1648). Spanish diplomat and man of letters. Idea de un principe politico y cristiano representada en cien empresas. Cover. Edited in Valencia, 1695
Advert for J. W & T. Connolly Ltd rubber tyres 1905The " Ideal" rubber tyre, have stood the test of time and satisfied thousands of users. 1905
FORDs Ideal KennelWalter Fords " Ideal Kennel" Date: 1874
Male Types / Greek IdealDionysos accompanied by four of his male friends, representing the Seasons (which are usually perceived as female) with cornucopia, fruits, animals and cupids
Cartoon, Their Theatre, WW1Cartoon, Their Theatre. The French make fun of what they conceive to be the German ideal of beauty, as portrayed by a stage actress being prepared for her entrance by her dresser. Date: 1917
Advert for Mme Guillots Corsets 1906The ideal corset for all sports is this absolutely flexible corset- gaine in non-stretch silk - no wonder Mme Guillot advertises herself as the Queen of the Corset ! 1906
How Prevent AccidentsComment on ideal way to insure against railway accidents - tie directors of railway companies to their engines! Date: 1853
John Ruskin (Waddy)JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer, soaring above sordid reality in an ideal world of esthetic exclusiveness... Date: 1819 - 1900
The Debutante 1850A debutante in a beautiful white satin dress and a rosette in her hair, fixes her hair in the mirror. She is admired by her proud mama and servants. Date: 1850
The Farewell by Marcella WalkerA woman in a green dress waves her handkerchief in farewell, perhaps to a departing ship. Date: 1906
Poster, Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia, London, 26 February to 23 March. Nearest stations Addison Road, West Kensington, Hammersmith. Date: circa 1930s
Ideal Wicket Gates - transported by horse cart - YorkshireIdeal Wicket Gates in best red deal (painted in white - two coats) or selected English oak (stained) - transported by horse cart - by Peter Patrick & Son, Otley, Yorkshire. Date: circa 1910
Advert for Clarkes Embroidery, 1927Advert for Clarkes Embroidery - the quest for the ideal thread for fine embroidery Date: 1927
An Ideal Husband, Oscar Wilde caricatureA caricature of playwright Oscar Wilde, acting the part of An Ideal Husband when it was playing at the Haymarket Theatre. Date: 1929
Ideal Home Exhibition advertAdvertisement for the Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia, London. Date: 16th April1932
Ideal Entertainers, Oakenshaw, YorkshireIdeal Entertainers, Oakenshaw, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s
Sein Ideal. Illustration by Eduard Th(1866-1950)Sein Ideal. Illustration by Eduard Th (1866-1950) for the magazine Simplicissimus, 1920, showing a couple dancing a tango. Engraving
Suffragette The Ideal Husband. Suffragette sits comfortably in arm chair reading votes for women paper while ideal husband does all the washing. Date: circa 1910
Suffragette Dog in Mortar Board. Collie dog wears a mortar board and has a Votes for Women sign around its neck. The Caption reads
Ideal homes near the Aisne, WW1Some very rustic but well made huts constructed by artillery men from Landes, near the Aisne. The buildings were in the style of those from their own locality in South West France. Date: 1915
Street scene near St Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 20th century
Advert for Ideal Milk 1914Advertisement for Ideal Milk in a tin, the Milk of Merit. For every purpose in place of fresh milk. It is fresh milk concentrated to the consistency of cream, with no sugar added
Phyllis Neilson-Terry, actress, with dogPhyllis Neilson-Terry (1892-1977), actress, seen here leaning on a cushion holding a dog. She was about to leave for America
British night fighters by G. H. DavisMethods of Britains night fighters during the Second World War: the element of surprise. Clear, dark nights are ideal for hunting enemy raiders
Children queuing outside cinemaChildren waiting to go into the Ideal cinema, King Street, Poplar, London for a saturday morning matinee showing past a wall covered with movie promotional posters Date: 1935
Children waiting outside cinemaChildren waiting to go into the Ideal cinema, King Street, Poplar, London for a saturday morning matinee showing Date: 1935
Caravan HolidayA man steps gingerly into a boat on a lake full of waterlilies, aided by a girl, while another girls watches beside a caravan. The ideal camping holiday. Date: early 1930s
Whisky Glass RevolverAn Al Capone cut glass hip flask revolver for holding whisky, ideal for the perfect shot! Date: early 1930s
Raphael Kirchner - Pretty lady on a Chimney with broom harpFantasy card by Raphael Kirchner - Pretty lady sat above the rooftops atop a Chimney plucking the strings of a broom harp Date: circa 1903
Raphael Kirchner - Pretty lady looking down on pink flowersRaphael Kirchner - Pretty lady looking down from a cream marble wall on a patch pink flowers. Her long dark hair falls down toward the blooms. Date: circa 1903
Raphael Kirchner - Art Nouveau lady by the seaRaphael Kirchner - Art Nouveau lady in pretty white summer dress (with gold circular decoration/pattern), with white flowers in her hair
Great Expectations - Waiting to see An Ideal HusbandSatirical card entitled Great Expectations. A group of women waiting to see a performance of An Ideal Husband (an 1895 comedic stage play by Oscar Wilde) at the Haymarket Theatre, London. Date: 1895
Princess Margaret at the Ideal Home ExhibitionVisit of Princess Margaret at the Ideal Home Exhibition - London Fire Brigade Stand
Ideal beauties; Contemplation
La presentation. Date c1851 June 9. La presentation. Date c1851 June 9
Booths Theatre, two weeks, commencing Monday, Feb. 6, every ev ng and Saturday matinee with the ideal opera company. Date 1882?
Jay Rials ideal Uncle Toms cabin. Date 1881
Poster advertising The Ideal Home magazinePoster advertising The Ideal Home, a monthly magazine for home lovers. Featuring a stylish sitting room. 20th century
Ideal Home kitchen 1951A kitchen at the Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia, 1951, featured in a spread in Sport & Country magazine: the country housewife at Olympia; this years Ideal Home Exhibition has much to interest her
Destroyer at Speed 2A torpedo boat destroyer of the Royal Navy traveling at 36 knots. Their high speed and manoeuvrability make these ships ideal for scouting and escort duties. Date: circa 1914
Advertisement for Oktis Corset ShieldsAn advertisement for Oktis corset shields, which prevent the snapping of a corset steel and double the life of your corset. Ideal holiday wear. How did we ever manage without them? Date: 1913
FIAT 500Usefully compact for the crowded streets of Milano and Torino, the Fiat 500 convertible saloon is an ideal 2-door urban runabout. Date: 1937
All Faiths CrossA non-Christian cross and solar disk on the exterior of Atlantic House, London, which represents the generic multi faith ideal of sacrifice. The disc representing Odin. Date: 1930s
Police Mini CarThis mini, with a 1275 cc engine and the amusing number plate JOB 999E, was specially adapted for police duties, ideal for traffic control in congested areas. Date: 1960s
Blue Beveren RabbitBLUE BEVEREN RABBIT The ideal fur breed shown in profile Date: 1920