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Milano Collection

Background imageMilano Collection: Poster, Iso Scooter

Poster, Iso Scooter, 150cc, design by F Mosca. circa 1959

Background imageMilano Collection: LA Scala, Milano

LA Scala, Milano
LA SCALA, MILANO The auditorium viewed from the back of the stage Date: circa 1840

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan Cathedral (Detail)

Milan Cathedral (Detail)
Part of Milan Cathdedral, Italy. Dating from the 1380s, it was built by many different architects and was completed in the 19th century. Date: 1930s

Background imageMilano Collection: French Army Reviewed

French Army Reviewed
ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon reviews his army at Milano Date: December 1800

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan Cathedral / Street

Milan Cathedral / Street
Frontal view of the cathedral with busy street scene in the forecourt

Background imageMilano Collection: Verdis Funeral

Verdis Funeral
The funeral of Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composer, at Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Gran Turismo Coupe Aerodinamico

Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Gran Turismo Coupe Aerodinamico from 1934. (Chassis no. - 700500; Coachbuilder - Carrozzeria Castagna Milano) Date: circa 1990

Background imageMilano Collection: View of the 14th century Gothic Milan Cathedral

View of the 14th century Gothic Milan Cathedral
View of Milan Cathedral, Gothic church built from 1386 by architects Simone da Orsenigo and Nicolas de Bonaventure. Duomo di Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Ludovico Sforza and wife Beatrice d Este, 15th century

Ludovico Sforza and wife Beatrice d Este, 15th century
Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, 1452-1508, and wife Beatrice d Este, Duchess of Bari, 1475-1497. With their children Massimiliano and Francois

Background imageMilano Collection: GARIBALDI IN MILANO

GARIBALDI IN MILANO
The ageing Garibaldi is acclaimed by the crowds as he rides through Milano, two years before his death in 1882. Date: 1880

Background imageMilano Collection: BOITO NERONE LIEBIG 1

BOITO NERONE LIEBIG 1
The auditorium of La Scala, Milano, during the first performance of Nerone, six years after Boito's death. Toscanini conducts. Date: first performed 1924

Background imageMilano Collection: Sempione Gate or Porta Sempione in Milan, Italy

Sempione Gate or Porta Sempione in Milan, Italy, 19th century. Arco Trionfale del Sempione. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr

Background imageMilano Collection: Courtyard of the Palazzo del Senato in Milan

Courtyard of the Palazzo del Senato in Milan
Courtyard of the Palazzo del Senato (Swiss seminary college) in Milan. Baroque palace built in 1608 by the architect Francesco Maria Richini. Cortile del Collegio Elvetico in Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Courtyard of the Archepiscopal Seminary of Milan, 1570

Courtyard of the Archepiscopal Seminary of Milan, 1570. Designed by the architect Giuseppe Meda. Cortile del Seminario in Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr

Background imageMilano Collection: Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, 14th century

Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, 14th century
Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, Gothic church built from 1386 by architects Simone da Orsenigo and Nicolas de Bonaventure. Duomo di Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Section through Milan Cathedral, 14th century

Section through Milan Cathedral, 14th century
Section through Milan Cathedral, Gothic church built from 1386 by architects Simone da Orsenigo and Nicolas de Bonaventure. Duomo di Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Fresco of the Mass of St. Michael, Monza, Italy

Fresco of the Mass of St. Michael, Monza, Italy
13th century fresco of the Eucharist with Christ, Virgin and Saints, known as the Mass of St. Michael, formerly in the church of St. Michele in Monza

Background imageMilano Collection: Queen Theodelinda and King Agilulf of the Lombards

Queen Theodelinda and King Agilulf of the Lombards
Queen Theodelinda and King Agilulf the Thuringian of the Lombards, along with saints and angels. From a bas-relief on the main door of Monza Cathedral. Basso-relievo

Background imageMilano Collection: Carroccio of Cremona, medieval city symbol

Carroccio of Cremona, medieval city symbol
Carroccio, medieval four-wheel wagon with insignia and colours of Cremona, drawn by caparisoned cattle. They follow a group of cavalry in armour. From a description in the Storia di Cremona

Background imageMilano Collection: St. Marks Camanile, the Two Towers and Leaning

St. Marks Camanile, the Two Towers and Leaning
St. Marks Camanile, Venice, 1, the Two Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, in Bologna 2, 3, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa 4. Torre di S. Marco di Venezia, della Cattedrale di Pisa, &c

Background imageMilano Collection: Advert for Lillina electric vacuum cleaner 1920

Advert for Lillina electric vacuum cleaner 1920
Advert, Lillina electric vacuum cleaner, available from G Vighi & Co, Milan, Italy. Date: 1920

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan Cathedral, exterior and interior views

Milan Cathedral, exterior and interior views
Milan Cathedral or Duomo di Milano, exterior and interior views, circa 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Background imageMilano Collection: View from the roof, Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy

View from the roof, Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy, with the street below. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageMilano Collection: Facade of Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy

Facade of Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy
Partial view of the facade of Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy, with a boy and his bicycle. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageMilano Collection: Door leading onto roof, Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy

Door leading onto roof, Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageMilano Collection: International Exhibition - Milan, Italy - 1906

International Exhibition - Milan, Italy - 1906
Publicity postcard for the International Exhibition - Milan, Italy - 1906 Date: 1906

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan, Italy - Interior of the Teatro alla Scala

Milan, Italy - Interior of the Teatro alla Scala
circa 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan, Italy - Corso Vittorio Emanuele

Milan, Italy - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Date: circa 1906

Background imageMilano Collection: Verdi - Rigoletto - Liebig2

Verdi - Rigoletto - Liebig2
La Scala, Milano, and a scene from the opera which was actually first performed at La Fenice, Venezia Date: first performed 1851

Background imageMilano Collection: MILAN CATHEDRAL 1984

MILAN CATHEDRAL 1984
Milan cathedral, building commenced in 1387 and was completed in the 19th century. Date: 1984

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan, Italy - Palace Hotel and other sights

Milan, Italy - Palace Hotel and other sights including the Arco del Sempione, Station and the Antico Palazzo della Borsa (Old Stock Exchange). Date: circa 1901

Background imageMilano Collection: Hotel Firenze - Milan, Italy

Hotel Firenze - Milan, Italy Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMilano Collection: Scala Theatre, Milan, Italy Performance of a Ballet

Scala Theatre, Milan, Italy Performance of a Ballet
Scala Theatre - Milan, Italy -Performance of a Ballet

Background imageMilano Collection: Isabela of Aragon

Isabela of Aragon
ISABELA (Isabella) of ARAGON duchessa di Milano, wife (1) of Gian Galeazzo II duke of Milan, and (2) allegedly of Leonardo da Vinci for whom she modelled as La Gioconda

Background imageMilano Collection: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMilano Collection: Franc. Bern. Ferrari

Franc. Bern. Ferrari
FRANCESCO BERNARDO FERRARI Italian archeologist and scholar, from Milano. Date: 1576 - 1669

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral
Begun in the 1380s, Milan Cathedral, one of the largest in the world, was built by many different architects, including Leonardo and was completed in the 19th century. Date: 1930s

Background imageMilano Collection: Cleaning the Deck

Cleaning the Deck
The crew of the Citta di Milano, the support ship for Nobiles expedition, swab the deck Date: 1928

Background imageMilano Collection: Nobile Rescue Vessel

Nobile Rescue Vessel
Captain Tucci and his officers stand on the deck of the Citta di Milano, the supply ship supporting Nobiles ill-fated expedition Date: 1928

Background imageMilano Collection: Saint Ambrose (Landry)

Saint Ambrose (Landry)
SAINT AMBROSE bishop of Milano, Italy Date: 339 - 397

Background imageMilano Collection: Stationery design, Continental Hotel, Milan, Italy

Stationery design, Continental Hotel, Milan, Italy. 1891

Background imageMilano Collection: Wing of the Duomo and Tower of St. Gottardo, Milan, Italy

Wing of the Duomo and Tower of St. Gottardo, Milan, Italy Date: 1927

Background imageMilano Collection: Siegfried Wagner Conduct

Siegfried Wagner Conduct
SIEGFRIED WAGNER German musician, son of Richard W. conducting at La Scala, Milano, in the 1920s. Date: 1869 - 1930

Background imageMilano Collection: Matteo Visconti

Matteo Visconti
MATTEO VISCONTI duce di Milano Italian noble, member of the ruling family of Milan. Date: 1250 - 1322

Background imageMilano Collection: Manzonis Residence

Manzonis Residence
The residence of Alessandro Manzoni in the piazza Belgiojoso, Milano. Date: circa 1870

Background imageMilano Collection: Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis
HARRY SINCLAIR LEWIS American writer, author of Main Street, Babbitt and many more, photographed while visiting Milano, Italy, in 1932. Date: 1885 - 1951

Background imageMilano Collection: Leonardo Monument Milano

Leonardo Monument Milano
Monument to LEONARDO in Milano. Date: 16TH CENTURY

Background imageMilano Collection: Agostino Lampugnani

Agostino Lampugnani
AGOSTINO LAMPUGNANI Italian churchman of Milano, poet and philologist. Date: 1588 - 1668

Background imageMilano Collection: Victor Emanuele Street - Milan, Italy

Victor Emanuele Street - Milan, Italy
Victor Emanuele Street (Corso Vittorio Emanuele) - Milan, Italy. Date: circa 1904

Background imageMilano Collection: The Milan Central Station, Milan, Italy

The Milan Central Station, Milan, Italy - inaugurated in 1931. Date: circa 1932

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Italy

Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Italy
A rather spectacular embossed postcard in white and vivid red of the Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Italy Date: circa 1906

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan Destroyed

Milan Destroyed
The emperor FRIEDRICH I invades Italy, takes Milano with great destruction of the city Date: 1162

Background imageMilano Collection: Andrea Chenier

Andrea Chenier
Scene from act three : Chenier before the Revolutionary Tribunal : from the original production at La Scala, Milano Date: first performed 1896

Background imageMilano Collection: Milano

Milano. Poster showing the roof and spires of a cathedral, with the cityscape of Milan beyond. Date ca. 1920

Background imageMilano Collection: MS Blanchard, celebre aeronauta, al momento del volo aerosta

MS Blanchard, celebre aeronauta, al momento del volo aerostatico da Lei eseguito in Milano in presenza delle LL. a. II. e RR. la sera del 15 agosto 1811

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan Cathedral, Italy

Milan Cathedral, Italy - A group of men standing on the roof of the Duomo. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Sottopassaggio - Piazza dei Mercanti - Milan - Italy

Sottopassaggio - Piazza dei Mercanti - Milan - Italy Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan, Italy - Arco della Pace

Milan, Italy - Arco della Pace - The Arch of Peace Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Milan, Italy - The Duomo

Milan, Italy - The Duomo. The Gothic cathedral took five centuries to complete and is the fourth-largest church in the world. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Poles in Italy

Poles in Italy
Polish general Jan Henryk Dombrowski addresses the Polish legion of Italy, in front of the cathedral, Milano. They fought for France against Russia. Date: 20 January 1797

Background imageMilano Collection: Castello Sforzesco - Milan - Italy

Castello Sforzesco - Milan - Italy
Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle) - Milan - Italy Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Arco della Pace - Milan - Italy

Arco della Pace - Milan - Italy
Arco della Pace ( Arch of Peace ) - Milan - Italy Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Italy Milano

Italy Milano
La cattedrale Date: 1890s

Background imageMilano Collection: FIAT 500

FIAT 500
Usefully compact for the crowded streets of Milano and Torino, the Fiat 500 convertible saloon is an ideal 2-door urban runabout. Date: 1937

Background imageMilano Collection: Ferdinand Bubna-Littiz

Ferdinand Bubna-Littiz
FERDINAND graf BUBNA-LITTIZ Bohemian military, commander in Lombardy, died in Milano - this is presumably him on his deathbed. Date: 1768 - 1825

Background imageMilano Collection: Richard Old and Milan Cathedral

Richard Old and Milan Cathedral
A scale model of Milan Cathedral, Italy, made up of over 8000 pieces by model maker Richard Old. This was the crowning glory of his Richold Collection Date: 1932

Background imageMilano Collection: Central Station, Milan, Italy

Central Station, Milan, Italy Date: 1910s

Background imageMilano Collection: Bread Riots, Milano

Bread Riots, Milano
BREAD RIOTS IN MILANO The cost of bread, the lack of work, and general dissatis- faction bring the people out : the police are unable to prevent widespread looting Date: May 1898

Background imageMilano Collection: Austrians in Milano

Austrians in Milano
After defeating the Piedmontese, the Austrian army once again occupies Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Piemontese in Milano

Piemontese in Milano
The Piedmontese army enters Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Uprising at Milano

Uprising at Milano
Street fighting and burning buildings during the Quinta Giornata (five-day revolt) at Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Insurrection in Milano

Insurrection in Milano
The people of Milano revolt - not for the first or the last time - against their Austrian overlords : extensive street fighting takes place but the rising is inconclusive

Background imageMilano Collection: Insurrection in Milano 2

Insurrection in Milano 2
Fighting in the corso dei Servi, Milano, as citizens revolt - not for the first or the last time - against their Austrian overlords

Background imageMilano Collection: Revolt in Milano

Revolt in Milano
The Quinta Giornata - the five-day uprising in Milano - involves serious street fighting : this is the scene at the barricades erected at the Porta Tosa

Background imageMilano Collection: Revolt in Milano - 2

Revolt in Milano - 2
During the Quinta Giornata - the five-day uprising in Milano - there is serious street fighting throughout the city : this is the scene at the Porta Nuova

Background imageMilano Collection: Non-Smokers Attacked

Non-Smokers Attacked
When Austria imposes a tax on tobacco at Milano, Italy, many residents give up smoking in protest : the Austrians then attack those who refuse to smoke !

Background imageMilano Collection: Emperor at Milano

Emperor at Milano
Emperor Franz I of Austria meets Francesco I, king of the two Sicilies, in Milano, to discuss matters of mutual interest such as who should rule Italy

Background imageMilano Collection: Friedrich I at Milano

Friedrich I at Milano
Emperor Friedrich I invades Italy : he makes a triumphal entry into Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Gaspar Aselli

Gaspar Aselli
GASPAR ASELLI Italian surgeon from Cremona, practised in Milano, professor at Pavia : made important anatomical discoveries

Background imageMilano Collection: Civic Arena - Milan

Civic Arena - Milan
The Civic Arena of Milan. This large public space was used for classical sports reconstructions, including a complete flooding for a Naumachia in 1807 for Napoleon

Background imageMilano Collection: Umberto Assassinated

Umberto Assassinated
In retaliation for the brutal suppression of a workers demo at Milano, anarchist Gaetano Bresci travels from America to Italy and shoots Umberto I at a sports meeting at Monza

Background imageMilano Collection: Reconstruction Milano

Reconstruction Milano
Reconstruction (though it looks more like destruction !) in Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Vit. Em. in Milano

Vit. Em. in Milano
Vittorio Emanuele II, now crowned king of Italy, makes a triumphal entry into Milano

Background imageMilano Collection: Vit. Em. and his Army

Vit. Em. and his Army
Vittorio Emanuele II, now crowned king of Italy, reviews his army at Milano



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