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Hands counting money, notes and coinsHands counting money -- 10 notes, 5 notes, 1 coins and 50p coins. Date: circa 1980s
Lady Lavery Photographed and PicturedHazel Lavery (18801935), ne頍 artyn, artist and husband of John Lavery (18891891). Photographed in real life on the left
Music cover, Bell Bottom Trousers, words and music by Moe Jaffe, as performed by Max and Harry Nesbitt. 1944
Anti-Suffrage Cartoon 1912 DemonstrationDepicts Mrs. Pankhurst on horseback attempting to storm the Bastille, a reference to the Votes for Women Rally, held 14th July 1912, organised by the W.S.P.U
Suffragette in prison Votes for WomenA suffragette is seated inside a prison cell. Note the graffiti on the walls. The rhyme, addressed to the inmate reads, While you remain a suffragetteA velentine you ll never getWhat man would ever
Man Beaten up by a SuffragetteMan in tattered suit, bandaged and bloodied with an arm and knee in a sling, rues the day he had an argument with a suffragette. Note the perpetrators umbrella stuck in his arm. Date: circa 1913
Fashions in Wartime WW1The navy cut costume, inspired by the battles at sea during the First World War, note the cap with naval sword detail, plus the must have accessory - a grim-faced bulldog sporting Tricolour ribbon
Women WW1 Munitions SouthamptonA photograph of two women wearing the uniform of munitions workers. The handwritten note on the reverse reads, Elsie and I in munitions work during the war at the Rolling Mills, Southampton
Piano tuner at work on an upright piano. early 20th century
Red purse full of money on a cutout cardRed purse full of coins, notes and stamps on a cutout card. Date: circa 1890s
France. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying thHistory of France. 18th century. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying their taxes. Engraving of the time
St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of LovelandSt Valentines Day bank note (postcard) from the Bank of Loveland, promising to pay ten kisses on demand. Date: circa 1890s
Advertisement for Interflora, flower delivery service -- anytime, anywhere. Date: circa 1930s
Underwater theodolite off the coast of MaltaDiver using a theodolite to survey the best location for an inflatable house which was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta
Choirbook. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Virgin prayinChoirbook. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Virgin praying. Miniature. Drop cap. Spain
Choirbook number 4. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Jesus bChoirbook number 4. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Jesus baptism in the Jordan River and the birth of John the Baptist. Drop cap E. Miniature. Spain
Choirbook number 1. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The PreseChoirbook number 1. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Miniature. Letter S. Spain
Bill of a one peseta. 1953. SpainBill of a one peseta of 1953. Reverse. Spain
Life of Saint Dominic of Silos by Gonzalo de BerceoGonzalo de Berceo (c.1197-before 1264). Spanish poet. Life of Saint Dominic of Silos. Manuscript. First folio. Library of the Royal Academy of History. Madrid. Spain
Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by ErasmErasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Ratione Conscribendi Epistles. Page with censorship and registration by the censor of the Inquisition, 1747. Basel edition, 1522. Episcopal Library
La Marseillaise. National anthem of France by Rouget de Lisle. 1792. Carnavalet Museum. Paris. France
Pascal, Blaise (1623-1662). Measuring the air pressure. ColoPascal, Blaise (1623-1662). French mathematician, physicist and philosopher. Measuring the air pressure. Colored engraving
ALBENIZ, Isaac (1860-1909). Spanish composer and pianist. SALBENIZ, Isaac (CamprodU?n, 1860-Cambo-les-Bains, 1909). Spanish composer and pianist. Suite Iberia (TRIANA). Sheet music dedicated to Joaquin Pena, friend and critic, in Barcelona on 26 March 1907
Perrys Victory, centennial celebration, Lake Erie, USACommemorative card for the centennial celebration of Perrys Victory in 1813, when the American Commodore Perrys efforts helped gain control of Lake Erie from the British. Date: 1913
Music cover, Louis Armstrong, Takes Two To Tango, words and music by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning. 1952
Music cover, Bats in the Belfry by Billy Mayerl on a theme by Austen Croom-Johnson. 1935
Pressed violets on a handmade greetings card, with handwritten note. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Handmade greetings card with pressed violets and a handwritten note inside. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Cottage Twin BedroomA lovely bedroom with twin beds in a country cottage. Note the ceiling beams, latticed windows and comfy armchair. Date: 1930s
Alexandre DigeonALEXANDRE ELISABETH MICHEL DIGEON French military commander. (Note the high collar of his uniform, which can t have been very convenient) Date: 1771 - 1826
Frank Dicksee - StudioFRANK DICKSEE artist, aged 31, in his studio. Note the screen, the parasol in the hearth, the suit of armour... Date: 1853 - 1928
Edouard Detaille StudioJEAN-BAPTISTE EDOUARD DETAILLE French artist, known for his historic and military scenes, in his studio, wearing a hat. Note the military props, and the horse standing outside. Date: 1848 - 1912
London Tube StationPassengers queueing for tickets at an London Underground tube station leading to the Victoria Line. Note the old ticket vending machines in old money! Date: 1960s
Balthasar D ayalaBALTHASAR D AYALA Flemish jurist and statesman of Mechlin. (Note that all the letters in the inscription which could be numerals are in larger case, who knows why ?) Date: 1548 - 1584
Gingerbread MenRichly Decorated Fancy Figures in Fermented Sweet Dough - traditional and modern shapes (note the golfer !) not necessarily made with ginger. Date: circa 1930
Italian Ladies C. 1560Some examples of clothing worn by Italian ladies of Rome and Sienna around the middle of the 16th century. Note the rigid busk of the blue costume. Date: circa 1560
Du Maurier / Trilby / 1894TRILBY Svengali teaching Trilby. We took her voice note by note. First published: 1894
Wife Leaving 19CA wife writes a note to her husband to tell him she is leaving, while a maid helps her with her packing Date: late 19th century
Two-Charabanc OutingA party of excursionists prepare to set off in two massive charabancs : note how the rear seats are raised to give passengers a better view of the passing sights. Date: circa 1920
Evening Frocks 1932Dinner and Evening frocks: features to note include lace sleeves; bow detail and low back; cartridge pleating; cowl bodice and a taffeta coatee with unusual cuffs. Date: 1932
Two Frenchman at TableTwo Frenchmen at table. Note that the bearded monsieur holds his knife in his left hand, uses his fork with his right hand : his companion is more conventional Date: circa 1850
Potsdam=Magdeburg LineThe opening of the rail link between Potsdam and Magdeburg. Note the steps thoughtfully provided to enable the passengers to enter the coaches in comfort Date: 1846
Station SceneA passenger reads his newspaper while waiting for his train : note the sign saying Wait here for Third Class Date: circa 1895
bismarck ConstructionBuilding the cruiser Bismarck at the German Imperial Shipyard, Kiel (note, this is NOT the World War Two Bismarck ) Date: 1900
Plants / Spiraea UlmariaMEADOW-SWEET, or QUEEN OF THE MEADOWS (note : the name Queen of the Meadows is also applied to other quite different plants) Date: early 20th century
Roman Siege TacticsRoman troops attack a Parthian town using a BATTERING RAM - note that it did in fact have a rams head carved at the business end Date: circa 200
Woman wearing NY City day dress, 1934City day dress, New York. Note the sporty style and Autumn look emphasised by the colour of the tweed fabric/ Date: 1934/5
Music cover, The Five-Pound-Note They Never Found, written and composed by A J Mills and Bennett Scott, sung by Michael Nolan. circa 1893