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The Bonzolines have a couple by George StuddyThe Bonzolines get a little squiffy on whisky, and spill some of the decanters contents. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo
Aeroplanes and warship construction by G. H. DavisAircraft and sea warfare: the influence of aeroplanes on warship construction and naval strategy during the Second World War
Sheet music cover, Your King & Country Want You, a Womans Recruiting Song, dedicated by special permission to Her Majesty the Queen
The American eagle and the Stars and Stripes. Flags of other Central and South American countries form the border. In God We Trust to Save America. Date: 1941
Rabaut De St EtienneJEAN-PAUL RABAUT DE SAINT- ETIENNE - French churchman and statesman, who sought to be a moderating influence in government so what could they do but guillotine him. Date: 1743 - 1793
Compact / Lipstick HolderIngenious comapct with the mirror concealed in the lid and space for two lipsticks within the large silk tassel. Date: circa 1920
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - Main Street Date: circa 1910s
Woman in the Sun series postcard - KirchnerBeautiful postcard (1/6) from Kirchners Woman in the Sun series. A pretty girl admiring some beautiful Arum Lilies. Raphael Kirchner (1876 - August 2, 1917) was an Austrian artist
Teacher gets funny response from young boyA Teacher gets funny response to a question asked to a forthright young flame-haired chap. " Yes, Bobby, C stands for Cat; now what does D stand for
DALMAU, Llu( -1460). The Virgin of the CouncillorsDALMAU, Llu ( -1460). The Virgin of the Councillors. 1443 - 1445. Flemish influence in this work. The Councillors of Barcelona Joan Llull, Francesc Llobet, Joan de Junyent
Young lady seated in a couch, surrounded by his
DALMAU, Lluѳ( -1460)DALMAU, Lluг ( -1460). The Virgin of the Councillors. Flemish influence in this work. The Councillors of Barcelona Joan
Japan - Kobe - Kyomachi Street, showing the clear evidence for European architectural influence in the newly-constructed public buildings. Date: 1922
Kotor, Montenegro - Cathedral of Saint TryphonKotor (Cattaro), Montenegro - The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon. Built in the 12th century and then rebuilt following an earthquake in 1667 (hence the disparity in design between the two towers)
Villa at Kifissia, Greece - one of the most expensive suburbs of northern Athens. It became the fashion for wealthy Athenian families to build summer houses in Kifissia
France - French Women perform Japanese DanceFrance - French Women perform a Japanese Dance, wearing a very Euro-centric interpretation of Japanese costume. Date: circa 1904
Erotic Dreams C1860SPeople dreaming erotic dreams under the influence of incense and alcohol. Date: circa 1860s?
Well to do Germans 1550Well to do Germans of the period of Emperor Karl V Date: circa 1550
Well-Born Germans 1550Well-born Germans of the period of Emperor Karl V Date: circa 1550
WOMENs SUITS FOR 1948Costumes or suits with narrow, straight skirts & various styles of double-breasted jacket, some with hip pockets. Hats are worn on the side of the head
Pyramid Monument to the victims of the Siege of LyonMonuments to the victims of the Siege of Lyon - Lyon, France. Raised in 1814-19 and reflecting the vogue for Egypt under the empire
Masks from the Ivory Coast, one representing an Antelope. African masks such as these were to prove a fertile source of artistic influence to abstract artists (such as Picasso)
Rue Michelet, Algiers, AlgeriaThe Rue Michelet, Algiers, Algeria
Morocco - A public meeting in a restaurant. The architecture of the building shows typical Moorish influence in the open arcading of the lower and upper terraces
Zagazig - EgyptThe distinctive houses of Zagazig, Egypt, situated 50 miles North-East of Cairo
St Johns Square - Malta, showing Arab influence on the architecture, a small florists booth/kiosk and a traditional British letterbox, bearing the insignia of Queen Victoria
Croatia - Split - Porto ArgenteaThe Porto Argentea. A carving of a winged Venetian lion sits above this fine gate in Split, Croatia. This was the eastern gate (the Silver Gate or Porta argentea) to the Palace of Diocletian
The Restraining HandConstantine I, King of the Hellenes wonders whether to join the Triple Entente, or to remain neutral. The mailed fist of the German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, tries to influence his decision
Fetes at WarsawDespite the fiasco of his ball in February, the governor of Warsaw is determined to win friends and influence people - fetes and parades are applauded by some, at least
Andorra RevolutionRevolution breaks out in the independent republic of Andorra, where Carlist claims and church influence provoke unrest
America, The Chinese in San Francisco. Opium smokersAn opium den, showing Chinese people under the influence of the drug, lying in bunks or on the floor, smoking long pipes. Date: 1880
Planets - MarsMARS drives his chariot over the face of the Earth, where under his influence people everywhere are fighting, burning, pillaging and slaughtering one another
Red Costume 1878Two fabric costume: jacket bodice, high collar, revers & cut-away to reveal a waistcoat; narrow skirt, single flounce & a panel with buttons down the front
History of Fashion 18651882 depiction of clothing from about 1865. Pale grey dress with amazon body, broad cord trim at the hem & one shoulder in a military style & a broad belt with a buckle
Egyptian Influence 1920SA outfit showing the influence & interest in ancient civilisations as a source for design. The fabric prints are possibly oriental, Egyptian or near eastern cuneiform script
Crinoline Gown 1939Crinoline evening gown in black taffeta with a printed crepe bodice by Marcel Rochas. Ruched panels are used to ornament both bodice & skirt. Worn with a matching cape
Spanish Style OutfitOutfit with a Spanish influence: white deep, lace- edged flounce, black, strapless sun-top & white peep-toe court shoes. She wears a flower in her hair
Midinette Shoes 1948Black, high heeled court shoe with a net vamp, ruffle edge & rosette by Lotus
Japanese Style ScreenA screen in a London home, reflecting the Japanese influence which is making such an impression in the late 19th century. Note the fan and the Japanese doll, too
Abbas Ii / Egypt / Van BoschABBAS II called ABBAS HILMI PASHA Last Khedive of Egypt, attempted to rule independently of British influence
Mole & Monkey Fur CoatA kimono style evening coat in a square patchwork of mole fur with monkey fur collar & cuffs
Smoking in Greenwich C19Gentlemen (under the influence of white bait) enjoy a relaxing smoke by the Thames after a convivial meal in Greenwich
Greenwich Smokers C19Gentlemen (under the influence of white bait) enjoy a relaxing smoke by the Thames after a convivial meal in Greenwich
Olimpia PanfiliPrincipessa OLIMPIA MAIDALCHINI PANFILI, Italian noblewoman, known as La Papessa because, as sister-in-law of Innocentius X, she had great influence. Date: 1594 - ?
FRENCHWOMAN 1795 - 2The influence of Ancient Greece shows strongly in this high-waisted gown hanging in natural folds - expressing the idealism that inspired the dedicated Revolutionaries
FRENCHWOMAN 1795 - 1The simplicity of Ancient Greece is a strong influence on fashion in Revolutionary Paris; no frills and restrained ornament here
Aphrodite and the ArtsVenus rides chariot pulled by doves. Under her influence the arts of love and music flourish
Lunar InfluenceFull Moon has sensuous influence on scantily clad woman