Pointed Collection (page 11)

Carved tracery in a Mosque
The 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 Church
St. 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, WW1
German artillery on the march at Bois de Pietre, Aubers, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1915

Ballet Couple

Dunderpate finds five bigger dunces
Dunderpate finds five dunces who are bigger dunces, ie taller, than him, as requested by his teacher. Date: 1938

Dunderpate and Susan on dedication page
Dunderpate and Susan on the dedication page -- To our friend Nina Beck. Date: 1938

Rifle Practice
The target is pointed out to a young recruit during rifle practice, Italy. Date: 1929

Saxon Church Doorway
The 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, WW1
German 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, WW1
American 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, WW1
American 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, WW1
An 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, WW1
Scene 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 hat
Indian Beggar - a " Wassoo deo", wearing a rather remarkable hat! Date: circa 1900

Field Marshal August von Mackensen, Bucharest, Romania
Field 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, Berlin
Empress 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, WW1
Crown 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, Australia
A Bee-eater from New South Wales, Australia, perching on a branch with red berries. 1822

Kaiser Wilhelm II observing gas operations, WW1
Kaiser 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, WW1
Kaiser 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 family
Family 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 & Gloves
Stylish double-breasted, belted, suede jacket with large pointed collar & revers & pocket flaps. Worn with matching gauntlets & clutch handbag. Date: 1930s

Ambroise Pare / Holl
AMBROISE PARE French surgeon, author of books on medicine and monsters Date: 1510 - 1590

Well-Nourished Pair 1475
A 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 Hawking
A 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 C17
Mourning 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 - pig
Piggish. 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 dress
Fancy 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 Wales
A middle aged man poses in the photographers studio, Mid Wales, with a potted palm on a table

Middle aged man in studio photo, Mid Wales
A 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 costume
A 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 box
A bird -- probably a Blue Tit -- pokes its head out of a nesting box to see whats happening outside

Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
View of Wat Xieng Thong (Temple of the Golden City) at Luang Prabang, Laos, built around 1560

Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai, Thailand
View 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, Laos
Wat 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 Zealand
View 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, Madeira
Two 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, Madeira
Two 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, Madeira
Two 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, Madeira
Two 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

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