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Carved tracery in a MosqueThe classic geometric patterns and forms of Islamic architecture, beautifully illustrated in this postcard photograph showing stunning carved tracery in masonry windows set into the wall of a mosque
One of the Kings Dancers - Phnom Penh, Cambodia Date: circa 1910s
Roughton ChurchSt. Marys Church, Roughton, Norfolk, England. It shows herringbone work, round Saxon windows and has a typically Saxon double-pointed belfry. Date: 10th century
Dunderpate in his dunces cap, sitting on a stool with a slate in his hand, wondering what to write. Date: 1938
German artillery on the march, Bois de Pietre, France, WW1German artillery on the march at Bois de Pietre, Aubers, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1915
Ballet Couple
Dunderpate finds five bigger duncesDunderpate finds five dunces who are bigger dunces, ie taller, than him, as requested by his teacher. Date: 1938
Dunderpate and Susan on dedication pageDunderpate and Susan on the dedication page -- To our friend Nina Beck. Date: 1938
Rifle PracticeThe target is pointed out to a young recruit during rifle practice, Italy. Date: 1929
Saxon Church DoorwayThe fine pointed Saxon doorway of Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, England. Date: 11th century
Dunblane Cathedral, Perthshire, Scotland, founded in 1141 by King David I. Rebuilt in 1240 by Bishop Clemens. The tower is early Norman, the rest pointed style Date: 12th century
Old man abducting a little boy
German gunners with field gun, WW1German gunners in a camouflaged position with a 77mm Model 1896 field gun ready to fire on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
American troops on a training exercise, France, WW1American troops on a training exercise in France during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918
Advertisement for Julienne luxury shoes, with shops in Paris, Cannes and Biarritz. 1924
American troops in a tent, Boisleux-au-Mont, France, WW1American troops in a tent at Boisleux-au-Mont, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 2 September 1917
Anti-German cartoon, German boar and French rabbits, WW1An anti-German cartoon by a French satirical cartoonist, showing some French rabbits making fun of a large German boar during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Mobilisation of 4th Grand Infantry Regiment, Berlin, WW1Scene at the mobilisation of the German 4th Grand Infantry Regiment in Berlin, at the beginning of the First World War. Standing on the dais is Major von Stuelpnagel. Date: circa 1914-1915
Indian Beggar in remarkable hatIndian Beggar - a " Wassoo deo", wearing a rather remarkable hat! Date: circa 1900
Field Marshal August von Mackensen, Bucharest, RomaniaField Marshal August von Mackensen (1849-1945), German Army officer, seen here with others in Bucharest, Romania, during the First World War. Date: December 1916
Empress of Germany inspecting hospital train, BerlinEmpress of Germany, Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1848-1921), wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II, seen here inspecting a hospital train in Berlin during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918
Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia in a car, WW1Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Victor August Ernst of Prussia (1882-1951). Seen here at the wheel of a car, chatting with soldiers during the First World War. Date: 1915-1916
Bee-eater from New South Wales, AustraliaA Bee-eater from New South Wales, Australia, perching on a branch with red berries. 1822
Kaiser Wilhelm II observing gas operations, WW1Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor (left), with one of his army officers, observing the use of poison gas during the First World War. Date: 1915
Kaiser Wilhelm II and general staff, WW1Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, with members of of his general staff during an inspection of troops at the front, First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Highwaymen jump out from the woods to to attack a passing carriage. Guns pointed, the passengers have little choice but to hand over their possessions to the outlaws. Date: 19th Century
Mother Goose, riding through the air. 20th century
Advert for Gossard underwear 1948
Val d Ossau familyFamily from Val d Ossau consisting of a Mother and her two young sons. One of the boys rattles has been left on the steps, perhaps that is the cause of his slightly distressed expression
Suede Jacket & GlovesStylish double-breasted, belted, suede jacket with large pointed collar & revers & pocket flaps. Worn with matching gauntlets & clutch handbag. Date: 1930s
Ambroise Pare / HollAMBROISE PARE French surgeon, author of books on medicine and monsters Date: 1510 - 1590
Well-Nourished Pair 1475A well-nourished townsman wears pattens to venture into the muddy streets : his lady wears pointed shoes to stay at home in, and a starched cap like a nuns : both have bags Date: circa 1475
Young Nobleman HawkingA young nobleman of the reign of Henry III rides out with a hawk : he is wearing summer costume, including a coif. The pointed toes of his boots hang below his stirrups. Date: 1250
Womens Costume Mid C17Mourning Dress with a pointed bodice & a cloak-like garment with hood; a bodice with tabs, large slashed sleeves, lace falling collar, hitched up over-skirt & floral petticoat Date: mid 17th century
Origin Species, CH Bennett, Fat man - pigPiggish. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a man who eats too much, from a pig. This old glutton, fond of good eating is a natural descendant of the pig
The Witch, fancy dressFancy dress costume suggestion for 1884. To go as a Witch it is suggested to wear a quilted petticoat touching the ground, a chintz tunic open at the front and bunched up, a muslin apron
Middle aged man with potted palm, Mid WalesA middle aged man poses in the photographers studio, Mid Wales, with a potted palm on a table
Middle aged man in studio photo, Mid WalesA middle aged man poses in the photographers studio, Mid Wales. He has a pointed beard, and wears a three-piece suit, with a spotty tie and wing collar
Burmese solo male dancer in traditional costumeA Burmese solo male dancer in his traditional costume, holding his hands together. The dance has ancient origins and is linked to Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Thai styles
Bird looking out of a nesting boxA bird -- probably a Blue Tit -- pokes its head out of a nesting box to see whats happening outside
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, LaosView of Wat Xieng Thong (Temple of the Golden City) at Luang Prabang, Laos, built around 1560
Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai, ThailandView of two buildings of Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Construction of the temple began in the late 13th or early 14th century
Wat Si Saket, Vientiane, LaosWat Si Saket (or Sisaketh), a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos. Built in 1818 in Siamese style, it is probably the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane
Rotorua Museum, North Island, New ZealandView of the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand. The museum is housed in the historic Bath House building, located in the Government Gardens
Gaula couple dancing, Funchal, MadeiraTwo members of a folklore group from Gaula, seen here dancing in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. The couple are wearing traditional costume, including black skull caps with points
Two Machico men in Funchal, MadeiraTwo young men belonging to a Machico folklore group, wearing traditional costume. The man on the right is holding a musical instrument known as a brinquinho, a stick decorated with wooden dolls
Boa Nova group couple dancing, Funchal, MadeiraTwo members of a Boa Nova folklore group, seen here dancing in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. They are wearing traditional costume, including black skull caps with points
Boa Nova group members, Funchal, MadeiraTwo young members of a Boa Nova folklore group, seen here in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. They are wearing traditional costume, including black skull caps with points