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Fan with FairiesA highly ornamental lace folding fan by Duvelleroy of Paris with painted scenes depicting fairies by a pond & with sticks carved in imitation of feathers
Advert for Courtaulds Rayons 1936The miracle of Rayons. Rayon is what you used to call artifical silk. Its name was changed because it isn t silk and it isn t artificial. It is beautiful thread
Impersonator M. R. Bertin in an imitation of Mme Anna ThibaudThe famousFrench female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Mme Anna Thibaud Date: Pre-1920s
The famous female impersonator M. R. BertinThe famous female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Tan-Ichi Date: Pre-1920s
Impersonator M. R. Bertin in an imitation of Clotilde AlgeriaThe famous French female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Clotilde Algeria Date: Pre-1920s
Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia as a cadet sailorAlexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918) (third from right) with his troupe of sailor cadets'. Date: circa 1913
Advert for Faulkner Jewellery, LondonAn advert for Faulkner's Diamonds, a Jeweller owned by Arthur O. Faulkner on Regent Street, London. The advert claims to be known all over the world as the finest imitations of diamonds ever
Vergil's First Eclogue WoodcutsA series of three woodcut prints (first state) depicting scenes of nature under light and dark skies. These subjects were used from Ambrose Phillips imitation of Vergil's First Eclogue (1821)
Comic postcard, The saint and the sinner Date: early 20th century
Built to be burnt: a u7500 boat for a Chinese funeral. Sending a boat up in smoke for aBuilt to be burnt: a 7500 boat for a Chinese funeral. Sending a boat up in smoke for an Empresss spiritual use. A rite performed in Peking (now Beijing)
Woman wearing a seethrough frilly veil around her bust. Portrait of Iris, a beauty to rival Venus. Imitation of Anacreon. A woman poses naked like the statue of the famous Greek poet
Living Bronzes at the London HippodromeThe Three Olympiers, who posed as some of the finest bronze figures in classical art in an act at the London Hippodrome in May 1906
Zuni men imitating the Dance of the Ye bi chai Gods of the Navahos. Lithograph after a painting by Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology
Terrier racing in Juan les PinsA terrier racing contest in the French Riviera resort of Juan les Pins, organised by Captain and Mrs Russell Roberts on the terrace of the Casino
ERMINE COAT 1922Ermine trimmed otter fur coat with an 18th century feel having boot cuffs & imitation brandenbourgs, a flared skirts. worn with a fur scarf & hat with a cocked brim. Date: 1922
Children and tutor from Penzance Gym Club, CornwallChildren and tutor from the Penzance Gym Club, Cornwall, performing a street dance scene from the TV programme Fame. circa 1980s
Green Dress Early 1850SPossibly evening dress: 3 scallop edged, embroidered flounces, stomacher corsage trimmed with bows in imitation of echelles & a square neckline. (possibly a Watteau body)
Ceramic plate. Decorated head matron. Greek imitation. 3rd cPhiale or patera, libation bowl. Ceramic plate. Decorated head matron. Greek imitation. 3rd century BC. From Bari, Italy. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain
Faience scarabs. 7th-6th centuries BC. From Isis Tomb, ItalyFaience scarabs. a) Egyptian, probably with the name of Psammetichus I (664-610 BC), b) Type imitated in the Aegean area, c) Maybe made A?a?A?a?in Phoenicia, d) Possibly made A?a?A?a
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471). LugdThomas a Kempis (1380-1471). German writer and mystic monk. De imitatione Christi (The Imitation of Christ). Incunable. Book One. Folio I. Chapter I. Printed in Lugduni, 1489. Episcopal Library
Superior China with raised flowers, Plate 71Superior China covered with imitation green moss and raised flowers, Plate 71. Date: circa 1880s
Superior China with raised flowers, Plate 70Superior China covered with imitation green moss and raised flowers, Plate 70. Date: circa 1880s
Compact with Open FanCompact & fan with diamante decoration & silk tassel. The open fan has pierced sticks of ivory or imitation ivory. The compact has lipstick, powder puff & a mirror. Date: circa 1915
Seletion of sterling silver, electro-plate knives 1929A seletion of sterling silver and electro-plated knives with ivory or mother-of-pearl handles. Products available from the Harrods catalogue cutlery department. Date: 1929
Girl admiring a poppyA girl dressed in imitation of a poppy in a polonaise dress and pantelettes shades herself beneath a parasol as she looks at a poppy with its head held high
A Sing-Song within the Firing LineSketches drawn by a sergeant with the B.E.F. of an evenings entertainment at the Front, showing various talents on display from an opera singer giving a recital
Silhouette of a woman in Ciro pearls. Date: circa 1940s
Design for Linoleum / Floor Covering in green, red and gold. Gouache on squared cartridge paper. Silver Studio. circa 1935
Imitation CoralA piece of imitation coral. In its true state coral is made up of colonies of small organisms called polyps
Imitation turquoiseA slab of imitiation turquoise. True specimens of turquoise are among the most valuable non-transparent minerals
Imitation emeraldA faceted teardrop synthetic emerald
Versailles Le HameauLe Hameau, the imitation farmhouse where Marie Antoinette spent her happiest hours. Date: circa 1904
Boy kneeling in front of a religious statueA boy kneeling in front of a religious statue of a woman (perhaps a saint) praying. He is holding his hands together in imitation of the statue
Little girl with a Gibraltar Barbary MacaqueA little girl sitting next to a Gibraltar Barbary Macaque (Macaca Sylvanus), trying to imitate its mannerisms. These animals are found on the Upper Rock of Gibraltar
Feed the Guns Campaign - War BondsA Feed the Guns campaign week to attract the populace in Britain to buy War Bonds to help " End the War". Separate campaigns of special weeks were " led off " by spectacular
Portable trenchesFrench observation soldiers sheltering behind imitation trenches made from iron plates covered with painted canvas and grass
The School Childrens Strike, 1889Engraving showing a school childrens strike of 1889, which started in the East End of London in imitation of the Dockers strike that year
Imitation Xmas TreeAn imitation Christmas tree, with a cuddly toy and assorted presents underneath it
Wreath, Decking, TreeFestive wreath of fir with cones, imitation snow & red berries, a tinsel Christmas tree with baubles & red lighted candles & holly draped along the mantelpiece
Russian Fleet DestroyedThe Tsar, convinced that his fleet will be burnt, prefers to set fire to it himself, in imitation of his predecessors heroic act in 1812
Redingote 1825Blue-grey redingote with gigot sleeves & cape collar trimmed with a rouleux attached in a wavy line; also a black velvet toque turban & reticule in imitation of an iced dessert
Costume / Fake Fur C. 1940Elegant pre-Utility tailored costume with long jacket line, 6 buttons, pocket flaps & fake fur trim (Nutria)
Girl with Skipping RopeA girl in a long sleeved dress with button front detail, narrow ruff & knife-pleated flounces at the hem & rear in imitation of womens fashion & buttoned boots
MENs COATS OF 1855Frock coat with funnel or pagoda sleeves in imitation of the current female fashion shown from the rear & front on. One coat has a naval air with embroidered stand collar
Travelling Coat 1914Paquin travelling coat with a fur collar, a narrow skirt & brightly coloured striped blouse. N.B fur hat in imitation of a cats head complete with whiskers!
Thomas Kempis InspiredGerman monk THOMAS A KEMPIS (Thomas Hamerken von Kempen) in inspired to write his Imitation of Jesus-Christ by no less than Jesus in person
Ocelot Trim Coat 1938A woollen & fur costume from the Hershelle Model Collection with military pocket effect, full circle skirt & trimmings in ocelot peluche (imitation or fake fur)
