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Figureheads, May 1890Engravings of ships figureheads from Ancient Etruscan and Roman times through to the 18th century, from The Graphic, 17th May 1890
The universality of car ownershipAn illustration depicting the universality of car ownership in 1926, by showing a large and a small car both made by Austin
Nottingham Town HallThe Council House, made of Portland stone, was the largest stone building to be built in Britain since World War One and was opened by the Prince of Wales on 22 May 1929 Date: 1950s
Green Dress 1938A short sleeved dress, with interesting bodice detail, made in green woollen jersey and worn with a matching green hat and white bow tie and wing collar. Date: 1938
Portolan Atlas, 1587. Map of the Iberian Peninsula, the north coastline of Africa and the Vasque Countrys region in France. Made in Messina. Facsimile. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid
Home made carA young man got up in motoring kit including a balaclava and goggles, poses at the wheel of an evidently home made car with hand-scrawled number plate!
Bullion Office. Bank of England. Receiving OfficeEngraving of the office in the Bank of England where deposits in gold or silver can be made
Bay of San Francisco, Upper CaliforniaSan Francisco was the scene of a gold rush in 1849, men made their way to California from all over the world
Cretan InsurrectionOnce again, the Cretans rise against their Turkish rulers : this time, the great powers intervene : the island will be taken from the Turks and made an independent nation
The French Liner Normandie, February 1935Photograph of the liner Normandie at St. Nazaire, February 1935. Launched in 1932, it took three years to fit her out. When she made her maiden voyage to New York in June 1935
A Confederate flag during the American Civil War, 1863Engraving of a flag made and waved by a Confederate lady, Miss Laura Lee, of Winchester, who later gave the flag to the ILN special artist, Frank Vizetelly
Paris fashions for November, 1864A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border
St Francisco De Borgia 1saint FRANCISCO DE BORGIA Spanish noble and churchman at court of Carl V, when his wife died became Jesuit, General of the order, sent missions to America, made a saint
Spring Blossoms on SaleTwo pretty & fashionable German flower girls offer ready-made bouquets from their stall
Big-Screen BroadcastingNews, political broadcasts and public announcements will be made on massive television screens located at strategic points, where huge crowds will be able to see perfectly
Clown in American OutfitA clown wearing an outfit made from stars and stripes fabric (as in the American flag)
Princesse De LamballeMARIE THERESE LOUISE DE SAVOIE princesse LAMBALLE, friend of Marie Antoinette and one of the most shocking victims of the Revolution not long after this portrait was made
Limerick Mitre / ShawA precious mitre used by the Bishop of Limerick, Ireland on occasions of great ceremony. It is made of plates of gold and adorned with gems and precious stones
Pram Advert C1888A typical late Victorian perambulator, made by Lloyd & Hill, Birmingham
IMPERATOR STEAMSHIPLiner of the Hamburg-Amerika line - the worlds largest ship in her day: she made only one crossing, then war came, after which she became the Cunarder Berengaria
Amy Johnson / Cig CardAmy Johnson (Mrs Mollison), pioneer British aviator who made several record flights - seen here in 1935
Stradivarius / PostcardANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS or ANTONIO STRADIVARI Italian violin maker of Cremona; he also made other stringed instruments
Craven CigarettesCraven A cigarettes - made specially to prevent sore throats
Sir James Clark RossSIR JAMES CLARK ROSS Scottish explorer. Made a number of arctic expeditions, determining the position of magnetic north in 1831
Alcock & Brown - 2The Vickers Vimy in which Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown made the successful first crossing of the Atlantic by air
Tower, 16th CenturyThe Tower and its Liberties taken from correct Surveys made in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth
LA Peste at MarseilleScene showing the streets of Marseille strewn with plague victims, some being carted away in carts : drawing made on the spot in 1720
Cromwells WatchPOCKET WATCH with chain, made by John Midnall of Fleet Street, London, and carried by Oliver Cromwell, enabling him to be punctual for battles and other activities
Elstow, Village StreetThe village street at Elstow, Bedfordshire, in Victorian times - the surface is not made up, but then theres not much traffic besides the hay cart outside the Swan Inn
Indian Potters WheelA Indian potter moulding a vase or jug at his wheel, with assorted dishes, made earlier, all around him
Norge Polar FlightThe Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska
Habrecht Clock 1589Astronomical clock made by Isaac Habrecht for pope Sextus V
Stanleys Canoe MadeNatives of Central Africa make a new canoe for H.M.Stanleys Zaire expedition, carving it out of a tree
Malvina Dunreath music hall singer and long boot dancer. In costume, wearing ?little girl? knee length white dress with full skirt. Hair in long plaits with large bow
Bede BD-2 N837BDBede BD-2 N937BD. at Rockford, Illinois in 1967. Powered by a 225hp modified Continental IO-360C, this heavily rebuilt Schweizer 2-32 sailplane was intended for a globe-circling
Victims of the First Gas Attack Memorial, SteenstraatThis 15 metres high Cross of Reconciliation, commemorates the victims of the first gas attack of the war made by the Germans on 22 April 1915
Eric Ravilious11th anniversary poster for the Golden Cockerel Press, an Englishfine pressoperating between 1920 and 1961. The private press made handmade limited editions of classic works
Field-Marshal Montgomerys HQ, ZonhovenOn 9 September 1944 Zonhoven was liberated by the Allies, and from 12 November to 7 February 1945 Montgomery made his HQ here in the home of the local physician, Dr Armand Peeters
Patriotic childYoung girl arresting her toys as they were made in Germany. Artist: Phlo Date: 1916
Antwerp, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Ganterie (Glove Shop)Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Maison van Steenkiste Ganterie (Glove Shop) - the royal crest signifies they had some VERY high-end clients! Date: circa 1909
Advert for John Carters invalid chairs 1884Selection of invalid and students chairs, including holding a book or writing at a desk, lamp in any position over an easy chair
Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress 49-0231 (msn 16249). The second B-52, initially ordered as an XB-52 and made the first B-52 flight on 15 April 1952, due to XB-52 49-230 having a hydraulic snag
Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk ILee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate
Trench knife made from a barbed wire stanchion 1916Trench knife made from barbed wire stanchion 1916 (c). This type of knife is also known as a French Nail. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Date: circa 1916
Advert for stockings by Bear Brand 1940Luxury stocking, showing a model holding up a pair of sheer Bear Brand stockings Date: 1940
The Whistling OysterA tavern in Vinegar Yard, Covent Garden made famous by the design of its signboard
WW2 - Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, which was re-purposed during wartime to the production of hospital supplies under its chatelaine the Honourable Mrs E F Lawson