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Inside Collection (page 4)

Background imageInside Collection: George the elephant, 1935

George the elephant, 1935
Two attendants brush down the African elephant George in the Central Hall in one of several shots of Museum staff taken by Weekly Illustrated photographers for an article that appeared in February

Background imageInside Collection: The Natural History Museum at Tring

The Natural History Museum at Tring
Gallery 3 at the Natural History Museum at Tring, the sister museum of the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageInside Collection: VELAZQUEZ, Diego Rodrez de Silva (1599-1660)

VELAZQUEZ, Diego Rodrez de Silva (1599-1660)
VELAZQUEZ, Diego Rodr ez de Silva (1599-1660)

Background imageInside Collection: BERJON, Antoine (1754-1843). Bouquet of Lilies

BERJON, Antoine (1754-1843). Bouquet of Lilies

Background imageInside Collection: Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres. 1194-1290

Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres. 1194-1290. FRANCE. CENTRE. EURE-ET-LOIR. Chartres. Notre Dame cathedral. Choir (12th c.). Gothic art

Background imageInside Collection: Kepler, Johannes (1571-1630). German mathematician

Kepler, Johannes (1571-1630). German mathematician and astronomer. Portrait. Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageInside Collection: The Burning of the Alexandra Palace, 1873

The Burning of the Alexandra Palace, 1873
Engraving showing the view inside the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, as the Grand Organ and orchestra was destroyed by fire, June 1873

Background imageInside Collection: The Whispering Gallery - St. Pauls Cathedral, London

The Whispering Gallery - St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageInside Collection: Foxhunting scene on a greetings card

Foxhunting scene on a greetings card by Ernest Griset -- The first fox of the season. The fox hides inside a hollow tree trunk as the horses and hounds race by. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageInside Collection: Model of the Queen Mary by G. H. Davis

Model of the Queen Mary by G. H. Davis
Advertisement for the unique take to pieces coloured model of the luxury passenger liner, RMS Queen Mary designed by Illustrated London News artist, G. H. Davis

Background imageInside Collection: South Manchurian Railway - Interior of the Sleeping Car

South Manchurian Railway - Interior of the Sleeping Car. Date: circa 1905

Background imageInside Collection: Scaffolding in Central Hall, 1925

Scaffolding in Central Hall, 1925
This photograph, taken in February 1925, marked the cleaning and redecoration of the North and Central Halls by the Office of Works

Background imageInside Collection: EDELFELT, Albert Gustaf (1854-1905). Louis Pasteur

EDELFELT, Albert Gustaf (1854-1905). Louis Pasteur. 1885. Pasteur searching in his laboratory. Realism. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 d Orsay (Orsay Museum)

Background imageInside Collection: SPAIN. Sevilla. Royal Alcazars. Courtyard ofl

SPAIN. Sevilla. Royal Alcazars. Courtyard ofl Yeso, del s. XII. Hispano-Moresque art. Almohad art. Relief

Background imageInside Collection: China poblana with roses. Oil on canvas. MEXICO

China poblana with roses. Oil on canvas. MEXICO

Background imageInside Collection: DAVIN, Cesarine (1773-1844). Fran篩s Joseph

DAVIN, Cesarine (1773-1844). Fran篩s Joseph Lefebvre, Duke of Dantzig, Marshal of France. 1807. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Background imageInside Collection: Lincoln Cathedral. 1192-1549. UNITED KINGDOM

Lincoln Cathedral. 1192-1549. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. Lincoln. Cathedral. Center nave from the choir. Gothic art. Architecture

Background imageInside Collection: TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972). Portrait of Harry

TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972). Portrait of Harry S. Truman. Engraving

Background imageInside Collection: Base of a funerary kouros with six athletes

Base of a funerary kouros with six athletes. 510 -500 BC. Archaic Greek art. Relief on marble. GREECE. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. Athens. Acropolis

Background imageInside Collection: Benzaiten in a thousand-eyed pavilion. 8th c

Benzaiten in a thousand-eyed pavilion. 8th c. Japanese art. Nara period. Sculpture. FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum. Proc: JAPAN

Background imageInside Collection: TOLEDO, Pedro de(1484-1553). Spanish anonymous

TOLEDO, Pedro de(1484-1553). Spanish anonymous (16th c.). Renaissance art. Oil on canvas

Background imageInside Collection: DEGAS, Edgar (1834-1917). Dancer at Rest, her

DEGAS, Edgar (1834-1917). Dancer at Rest, her Hands on her Hips, Right Leg Forward. ca. 1882-1895. Impressionism. Sculpture on bronze. Private Collection

Background imageInside Collection: Asia. Pacific Island. Expedition of Malaspina

Asia. Pacific Island. Expedition of Malaspina (1789-1794). Anchorage of Umatac in Guam Island. Feather drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. Madrid. Americas Museum

Background imageInside Collection: HOMER (9th century BC). Greek writer. Roman

HOMER (9th century BC). Greek writer. Roman copy from a Hellenistic Greek original. Hellenistic art.; Roman art. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology

Background imageInside Collection: BERLINGHIERI, Bonaventura (1215 - ca. 1274)

BERLINGHIERI, Bonaventura (1215 - ca. 1274). Saint Francis. 1235. Saint Francis surrounded by scenes of his life. Renaissance art. Trecento. Tempera on wood. ITALY. Pescia. Church of St. Francis

Background imageInside Collection: North Nave, Festival of Empire Exhibition, Crystal Palace

North Nave, Festival of Empire Exhibition, Crystal Palace
View inside the North Nave at the Festival of Empire Exhibition, held at Crystal Palace, South London. Date: 1911

Background imageInside Collection: Elderly man at prayer in an Istanbul Mosque

Elderly man at prayer in an Istanbul Mosque
Elderly man at prayer in the Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul, kneeling in the direction of Mecca

Background imageInside Collection: Inside the Heart

Inside the Heart
No man knoweth the secrets of the heart - but these interior views give you some idea... Date: late 19th century

Background imageInside Collection: Blue Grotto / Malta / Coates

Blue Grotto / Malta / Coates
The inside of the Blue Grotto

Background imageInside Collection: Drying Hops 1906

Drying Hops 1906
Three men drying hops inside a Kentish oast house

Background imageInside Collection: Pinafore / Programme 2

Pinafore / Programme 2
Inside pages of the programme for the original production, naming George Grossmith as Sir Joseph Porter

Background imageInside Collection: Diagram - Inside of Head

Diagram - Inside of Head
Detailed diagram showing muscles and veins inside of the head

Background imageInside Collection: St Etienne Circus / 1903

St Etienne Circus / 1903
At St. Etienne, a circus tent (the big top) is carried away by a high wind, causing chaos inside, as animals and humans panic and try to flee

Background imageInside Collection: Smoking Fish

Smoking Fish
Smoking fish, in France. The fish are hung inside the chimney over the fire

Background imageInside Collection: George in the entrance, April 1927, the Natural History Mus

George in the entrance, April 1927, the Natural History Mus
The removal of George the African elephant from the Central Hall in April 1927 for remounting

Background imageInside Collection: Interior of French Cutlery Factory, Thiers - Knife Grinders

Interior of French Cutlery Factory, Thiers - Knife Grinders
Interior of French Cutlery Factory (Coutellerie), Thiers, France - Knife Grinders (Emouleurs). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageInside Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long striped cardigan - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Background imageInside Collection: Model indoors in elegant nightgown with sheer skirt

Model indoors in elegant nightgown with sheer skirt. Date: circa 1965

Background imageInside Collection: Model in beaded sequine evening dress

Model in beaded sequine evening dress
Model reclining on a velvet-upholstered chaise longue wearing a beaded sequine evening dress - she is being served tea by a smartly-attired butler. Date: circa 1948

Background imageInside Collection: Cross section of a British submarine 1939

Cross section of a British submarine 1939
Illustration showing a labeled cross section of a British submarine. Reminds its readers of an announcement last week, stating that British submarine successes may not be brought to the attention of

Background imageInside Collection: Interior of a working class home 1920

Interior of a working class home 1920
Decor of early 1910s working class home, but photograph taken near the end or just after the First World War, showing carpeted floor, wallpaper, photographs in frames and ornaments on shelving

Background imageInside Collection: Young girl preparing chips - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe

Young girl preparing chips - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe
A young girl (likely the daughter of the shop owner) prepares chips at a Fish & Chip Shop in Morecambe Lancashire. Note the wonderful chipper machine on the counter

Background imageInside Collection: Lockheed L-1011 Tristar

Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Stewardess Wearing Mini-Skirt Uniforms Posing for a Photo in the Economy-Class Cabin Date: 1970s

Background imageInside Collection: Comic postcard, Black cat sitting inside an old shoe on a Good Luck card Date

Comic postcard, Black cat sitting inside an old shoe on a Good Luck card Date: circa 1918

Background imageInside Collection: Bentalls Department Store - Kingston-upon-Thames

Bentalls Department Store - Kingston-upon-Thames, circa 1946. Date: circa 1946

Background imageInside Collection: Exhibition of Fine Arts, Salon of Palais de L Industrie

Exhibition of Fine Arts, Salon of Palais de L Industrie
Scene at the opening of the annual exhibition of fine arts in the salon of the Palais de L Industrie, Champs Elysee, Paris

Background imageInside Collection: WW2 - Life onboard a corvette escort at sea

WW2 - Life onboard a corvette escort at sea - the ILN special artist C E Turner accompanied the vessel around various UK ports accompanying a merchant fleet. 1941

Background imageInside Collection: North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London

North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London
North or inside view of Traitors Gate, principal entrance to the Tower of London from the River Thames.Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of



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