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Background imageNation Collection: First Remembrance Day 1919

First Remembrance Day 1919
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in reponse to an invitation by King George V

Background imageNation Collection: The fleet protects the nation - Prudential Life Insurance pr

The fleet protects the nation - Prudential Life Insurance protects the home. Illustration shows a fleet of steam-powered warships sailing past the Rock of Gibraltar labeled The Prudential has

Background imageNation Collection: Portrait of Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait

Portrait of Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait
Born in Tenby 1878, Augustus John studied at the Slade school of art, becoming the President of the Nation Portrait Society in 1928

Background imageNation Collection: Fest / Britain / Guide Cover

Fest / Britain / Guide Cover
The cover of an official guide. Following the war, the festival aimed to raise the nations spirits whilst promoting the best in British art, design and industry. Date: 1951

Background imageNation Collection: Eagle and American Flag Date: 1915

Eagle and American Flag Date: 1915

Background imageNation Collection: First Nation warriors of northwestern territories - Canada

First Nation warriors of northwestern territories - Canada
A superb photograph of two First Nation warriors of an indigenous tribe of the northwestern territories - Canada. circa 1900s

Background imageNation Collection: Jamaica - Panorama of Mandeville

Jamaica - Panorama of Mandeville
Slide showing a photograph over looking the city of Mandeville. Mandeville is the capital and largest town in the parish of Manchester in the county of Middlesex, Jamaica.. Part of Box 108

Background imageNation Collection: Witanhurst tennis game

Witanhurst tennis game
Judges playing tennis internationals at Lady Crosfields house Witanhurst in Highate Village, north west London. Here the first fixture of the newly formed Bar Lawn Tennis Association is seen in

Background imageNation Collection: Sir Richard Aclands Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy

Sir Richard Aclands Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy
The MP Sir Richard Acland handed over to the National Trust the 16, 000 acres of beautiful West Country property which comprise his Killerton Estate and his Holnicote Estate

Background imageNation Collection: Native American Indian Picture Writing

Native American Indian Picture Writing (Medicine Mans Chant) of the Chippewa or Ojibbewa Indians. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageNation Collection: The Old Palace, Richmond-Upon-Thames, 1914

The Old Palace, Richmond-Upon-Thames, 1914
Photograph showing the Gatehouse of the Old Palace at Richmond. This palace was used by Edward III, Henry VII and Elizabeth I, who is said to have died in a little room over the gateway

Background imageNation Collection: Map / Europe / Germany 1827

Map / Europe / Germany 1827
Map of Germany (Prussia) showing the various nation states

Background imageNation Collection: Natives of the island of Formosa (Taiwan)

Natives of the island of Formosa (Taiwan), depicted as headhunters and cannibals, 1820s. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Background imageNation Collection: French Attack on Chickasaw Nation

French Attack on Chickasaw Nation
Under the governor of Louisiana, Bienville, leader of the Sourthern contingent in a French campaign against the Chickasaw nation

Background imageNation Collection: Postcard booklet, The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Postcard booklet, The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA -- under six flags. 1942

Background imageNation Collection: Buchanan Installed

Buchanan Installed
James Buchanan takes the oath of office as president : though a brilliant lawyer, he will not be able to prevent the nation drifting into civil war

Background imageNation Collection: Grand reception of the notabilities of the nation at the Whi

Grand reception of the notabilities of the nation at the White House, 1865. Interior view of ballroom at the White House during reception for the second inauguration of Abraham Lincoln. Date c1865

Background imageNation Collection: Cretan Insurrection

Cretan Insurrection
Once 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

Background imageNation Collection: Baron De Coubertin

Baron De Coubertin
BARON DE COUBERTIN French educator and sportsman who revived the Olympic games at a 12-nation conference. President of International Olympic Committee

Background imageNation Collection: Ornaments and weapons of the Island Carib or Kalinago people

Ornaments and weapons of the Island Carib or Kalinago people
Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including necklace, headdress, earrings, and weapons, bow, arrow and knife

Background imageNation Collection: Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people

Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. The wear loincloths, armlets, garters, tattoos and nose piercings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Background imageNation Collection: Coronation regalia of the Holy Roman Empire

Coronation regalia of the Holy Roman Empire
Some of the coronation regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation: 1. German Royal Crown; 2. Imperial Crown; 3. Orb; 4. Coronation Robe; 5. Kings Sceptre; 6. Imperial Sceptre; 7

Background imageNation Collection: A woman in the costume of Britannia

A woman in the costume of Britannia
A woman dressed up in the costume of National Archetype Britannia complete with helmet trident and union flag shield! Date: circa 1909

Background imageNation Collection: Chinese string and percussion instruments

Chinese string and percussion instruments
Chinese musical instruments: two-string erhu 1, 2, three-string erhu 3, four-string pipa 4, 5, gong 6, horns and percussion, yunluo cloud gong 11, and paiban 12

Background imageNation Collection: The tall Tehuelche people of Patagonia

The tall Tehuelche people of Patagonia exchanging gifts with short European colonist. The Native Americans wear feather headdresses and fur cloaks

Background imageNation Collection: Ancient Egyptian vases, tableware and furniture

Ancient Egyptian vases, tableware and furniture, including earthenware jars, incense burner, lamps, stool, throne, sofa and box

Background imageNation Collection: Cowboy riding on horse for the Pony Express Mail Service Date: 1859

Cowboy riding on horse for the Pony Express Mail Service Date: 1859

Background imageNation Collection: General Eisenhower portrait for War Bonds Poster Date: 1944

General Eisenhower portrait for War Bonds Poster Date: 1944

Background imageNation Collection: Sailor on boat with monkey and fruit for US Navy Poster Date: 1918

Sailor on boat with monkey and fruit for US Navy Poster Date: 1918

Background imageNation Collection: Storming The Beach Date: 1943

Storming The Beach Date: 1943

Background imageNation Collection: Horace Mann Date: 1950

Horace Mann Date: 1950

Background imageNation Collection: Destroy This Mad Brute Date: 1917

Destroy This Mad Brute Date: 1917

Background imageNation Collection: Cast of Hiawatha at the open-air Theatre, Scarborough

Cast of Hiawatha at the open-air Theatre, Scarborough
The touring cast of The Song of Hiawatha by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor at the open-air Theatre, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

Background imageNation Collection: Horseback Red Indian hunting buffalo with bow and arrow

Horseback Red Indian hunting buffalo with bow and arrow. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageNation Collection: Cherokee Nation, North America

Cherokee Nation, North America

Background imageNation Collection: Navajo Indians in their desert home - early 1900s

Navajo Indians in their desert home - early 1900s

Background imageNation Collection: A Navajo Indian making a rug - early 1900s

A Navajo Indian making a rug - early 1900s

Background imageNation Collection: Blackfeet Indians, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Blackfeet Indians, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA - early 1900s

Background imageNation Collection: Iroquois Indians, Canada - early 1900s

Iroquois Indians, Canada - early 1900s

Background imageNation Collection: Sioux Indians, Colorado, USA - early 1900s

Sioux Indians, Colorado, USA - early 1900s

Background imageNation Collection: Sioux Indian fur camp on the Plains, USA - early 1900s

Sioux Indian fur camp on the Plains, USA - early 1900s

Background imageNation Collection: Advert, Co-Operative Tea is filling the Nation's Teapot

Advert, Co-Operative Tea is filling the Nation's Teapot

Background imageNation Collection: Australian aborigines with boomerangs, Victorian period

Australian aborigines with boomerangs, Victorian period

Background imageNation Collection: Ethnic woman, South Africa, Victorian period

Ethnic woman, South Africa, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Background imageNation Collection: Ethnic women, South Africa, Victorian period

Ethnic women, South Africa, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Background imageNation Collection: Poster, Samuel Cody, A Patriotic Lecture, London

Poster, Samuel Cody, A Patriotic Lecture, London
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Rare promotional poster ?What the Nation Should Do To Be First in Aviation? by Colonel S. F

Background imageNation Collection: Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive

Spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb

Background imageNation Collection: Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive

Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb



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