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Paris Collection (#91)

Background imageParis Collection: Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris

Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris
Urban renewal : the creation of the Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, France Date: 1870

Background imageParis Collection: Marie and Pierre Curie

Marie and Pierre Curie in their laboratory, Paris

Background imageParis Collection: Montmartre - Paris

Montmartre - Paris
Montmartre, Paris from the plaine Saint-Denis Date: 1859

Background imageParis Collection: Altered State

Altered State
Charcot induces an altered state of catalepsy with the aid of electric light at La Salpetriere, Paris Date: 1879

Background imageParis Collection: Paris Metro

Paris Metro construction Date: 1899

Background imageParis Collection: Mille Ursins - 1429

Mille Ursins - 1429
Eude Juvenal des Ursins Daughter of the Prevost of Paris. Wearing a hat and a pink gown. 1429

Background imageParis Collection: Garden roller and watering machine, Paris

Garden roller and watering machine, Paris
A combined garden roller and watering machine, Paris. Date: 1859

Background imageParis Collection: Paris / Pantheon C1856

Paris / Pantheon C1856
Containing monuments to eminent French men & women Date: circa 1856

Background imageParis Collection: New Years Day Gifts

New Years Day Gifts
The nurse holds the baby while its brothers and sisters exchange New Year gifts in a Paris home Date: 1855

Background imageParis Collection: Napoleon at Lodge

Napoleon at Lodge
Napoleon, suspicious of the Freemasons, visits the Lodge in the Fauboourg Saint-Marcel, Paris, and sees no reason to question their loyalty Date: circa 1806

Background imageParis Collection: Masons and Police

Masons and Police
When Paris magistrates led by police commissioner Jean de Lespinay seek to break up a Masonic meeting, the duc d Antin defies them, but the Lodge is eventually closed Date: 10 October 1737

Background imageParis Collection: Jean Charlier De Gerson

Jean Charlier De Gerson
JEAN CHARLIER DE GERSON French scholar, Chancelier of the University of Paris Date: 1363 - 1429

Background imageParis Collection: Panoramic view of Paris with Louvre, 1855

Panoramic view of Paris with Louvre, 1855
Panoramic view of Paris with the Louvre and Rue de Rivoli completed, 1855 1855

Background imageParis Collection: Marche Aux Puces, Paris

Marche Aux Puces, Paris
LE MARCHE AUX PUCES, Paris Though a famous institution at this date, the great flea market was very primitive compared to its present-day sprawling diversity Date: circa 1905

Background imageParis Collection: Famous folk in wax in the Sketch

Famous folk in wax in the Sketch
Black and white photographs of famous faces made into waxworks by M Pierre Imans to adorn big shops and stores in Paris to boost sales

Background imageParis Collection: Jeanne Becu Comtesse du Barry

Jeanne Becu Comtesse du Barry
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV : guillotined in the course of the Revolution Date: circa 1760

Background imageParis Collection: Jeane Becu, Comtesse du Barry

Jeane Becu, Comtesse du Barry
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY (1746-1793) Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV but was guillotined during the Revolution Date: 1774

Background imageParis Collection: Jeanne Becu. Comtesse du Barry in menswear

Jeanne Becu. Comtesse du Barry in menswear
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY (1743 - 1793) Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV : wearing male clothing Date: circa 1770

Background imageParis Collection: Jeanne Becu Comtess du Barry

Jeanne Becu Comtess du Barry
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY (1746-1793) Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV : guillotined in the course of the Revolution Date: circa 1770

Background imageParis Collection: Jeanne Bacu Comtesse du Barry in riding gear

Jeanne Bacu Comtesse du Barry in riding gear
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY (1743 - 1793) Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV : dressed to go riding Date: circa 1770

Background imageParis Collection: Advertisement, Auguste & Cie Costumiers, London

Advertisement, Auguste & Cie Costumiers, London
Advertisement, Auguste & Cie, Costumiers de Paris, Wellington Street, Strand, London. 1883

Background imageParis Collection: Cafe Frascati / France / C18

Cafe Frascati / France / C18
Fashionable Parisiens and Parisiennes in the Grand Salon de Frascati, Paris circa 1800

Background imageParis Collection: Costume August 1886

Costume August 1886
Hand-coloured page of the latest Paris fashion of 1886. 1886

Background imageParis Collection: Mesmer Plans Lodge / 1783

Mesmer Plans Lodge / 1783
Mesmer plans his Lodge of Harmony at Paris Date: 1783

Background imageParis Collection: Cafe Genin, Paris 1858

Cafe Genin, Paris 1858
Drinking at cafe Genin, Paris. 1858

Background imageParis Collection: Paris cafe: Cabaret Ramponneau

Paris cafe: Cabaret Ramponneau
Le Cabaret Ramponneau, one of the earliest and most celebrated Paris cafes. Parisiens and Parisiennes enjoying their evening drinking. Portrait of Jean Ramponneau(1724 - 1802). mid 18th century

Background imageParis Collection: Cafe Turc, Paris, 1828

Cafe Turc, Paris, 1828
Caf頔 urc which is situated on the Boulevard du Temple. Parisiens and Parisiennes drinking and socializing outside. circa 1828

Background imageParis Collection: Coffeehouse, Paris 1830

Coffeehouse, Paris 1830
Gentlemen gambling in a coffeehouse in Paris. 1830

Background imageParis Collection: Cafe D Orsay or Trois Freres Provencaux, Paris 1846

Cafe D Orsay or Trois Freres Provencaux, Paris 1846
Interior of Cafe D Orsay or Trois Freres Provencaux. 1846

Background imageParis Collection: Hotel des Princes, Paris 1840

Hotel des Princes, Paris 1840
Hotel des Princes, Paris. 1840

Background imageParis Collection: Paris Cabaret / Halouze

Paris Cabaret / Halouze
Audience at a smart Parisien caberet Date: circa 1925

Background imageParis Collection: Balloons during Franco-Prussian War

Balloons during Franco-Prussian War
Manufacturing workshop of balloons at the Orleans station during Franco-Prussian War for use during the defense of Paris. Date: 1870s

Background imageParis Collection: Paris / Louvre 1863

Paris / Louvre 1863
The courtyard of the Louvre (where the pyramid now stands) Date: 1863

Background imageParis Collection: Dagobert I / Larmessin

Dagobert I / Larmessin
DAGOBERT I King of all Franks. Son of Chlotar II. Moved capital to Paris. Date: 605 - 639

Background imageParis Collection: DAGOBERT I

DAGOBERT I Ruler of all Franks. Made Paris Capital, last Merovingian to rule united frankish realm. Date: 605 - 639

Background imageParis Collection: WWII - Barricade in the Cite District - Liberation of Paris

WWII - Barricade in the Cite District - Liberation of Paris
" Man the barricades!" This cry which rang out on Monday, August 21st, 1944. This absolutely terrific photograph shows the men manning a barricade in the Cite District manned by some suave

Background imageParis Collection: International Exhibition, Paris, 1937 -- Kingdom of Liliput

International Exhibition, Paris, 1937 -- Kingdom of Liliput, Town Hall, with the Mayor and two Gendarmes. Date: 1937

Background imageParis Collection: Deslon & Franklin

Deslon & Franklin
DESLON fails to magnetise Franklin in demonstration before the official commission, Paris Date: 1784

Background imageParis Collection: Hypnotism - Luys

Hypnotism - Luys
Dr Luys gives a demonstration at La Charite hospital, Paris Date: circa 1886

Background imageParis Collection: Envelope, Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, Paris

Envelope, Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, Paris
Envelope, Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, 22 Place Vendome, Paris. France, addressed to The Manager, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK. Date: early 1920s

Background imageParis Collection: Photo of Madame Steinheil - The Red Widow - in the Tatler

Photo of Madame Steinheil - The Red Widow - in the Tatler
Black and white full page portrait entitled The Red Widow of Madame Steinheil in the days of her childhood in the Tatler of 10th November 1909

Background imageParis Collection: Venus Noire

Venus Noire
Promotional flyer for Venus Noire by Adolphe Belot. Fist produced at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris on 5th September 1879. Date: circa 1879

Background imageParis Collection: Venus Noire by Adolphe Belot

Venus Noire by Adolphe Belot
Promotional flyer for Venus Noire by Adolphe Belot. Fist produced at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris on 5th September 1879. Date: circa 1879

Background imageParis Collection: Quack Doctors, Paris

Quack Doctors, Paris
Two mountebanks promote their dubious potions on Quai de L Ecole, Paris Date: late 18th century

Background imageParis Collection: Front cover of La Navigation Aerienne by J. Lecornu

Front cover of La Navigation Aerienne by J. Lecornu, published by Vuibert & Nony Editeurs, Paris. Date: 1903

Background imageParis Collection: Wax celebrities in Paris shop windows

Wax celebrities in Paris shop windows
Celebrities of 1928 cast as wax mannequins in Paris shop windows. From top left clockwise, tennis stars Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, Josephine Baker, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan

Background imageParis Collection: Paris Exhibition - Interor of the Hall of Illuminations 1900

Paris Exhibition - Interor of the Hall of Illuminations 1900
Interor of the Hall of Illuminations. Date: 1900

Background imageParis Collection: Paris Exhibition - Palace of Electricity 1900

Paris Exhibition - Palace of Electricity 1900
Completing the electric star which sumounts the Palace of Electricity. Date: 1900



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