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Background imageProfile Collection: Lancers Corps - Horseback - British Army

Lancers Corps - Horseback - British Army
The proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a side view of a mounted lancer charging with his lance tucked under his right arm. 1813

Background imageProfile Collection: Louis Franchet d Esperey, French Army General

Louis Franchet d Esperey, French Army General
Louis Felix Marie Francois Franchet d Esperey (1856-1942), French Army General during the First World War. He was made a Marshal of France in 1921. Date: circa 1918

Background imageProfile Collection: Lancers Corps - British Army

Lancers Corps - British Army
The proposed uniform and equipment for a new corps of lancers in the British Army. Seen here is a side view of a lancer standing holding his lance resting on his right shoulder with his sabre at his

Background imageProfile Collection: Field Marshal Sir John French, British Army officer

Field Marshal Sir John French, British Army officer
Field Marshal Sir John French, 1st Earl of Ypres (1852-1925), British Army officer who led the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) from August 1914

Background imageProfile Collection: Frederick III as crown prince, c. 1858

Frederick III as crown prince, c. 1858
FRIEDRICH WILHELM King and Emperor of Germany (March-June 1888); shown here(drawn from life)as crown prince of Prussia at the time of his wedding. Date: c.1858

Background imageProfile Collection: At the piano by G. Kilburne

At the piano by G. Kilburne
A girl listens to a woman playing the piano. Date: 1875

Background imageProfile Collection: The Telegraph and Post Office - Bucharest

The Telegraph and Post Office - Bucharest, Romania. The card also features a profile portrait of King Carol I (1839-1914) with his (printed) signature beneath. Date: 1904

Background imageProfile Collection: Jan Hus / G Stodart

Jan Hus / G Stodart
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

Background imageProfile Collection: Sacchi / Platina / Anon Eng

Sacchi / Platina / Anon Eng
BARTOLOMMEO DE SACCHI known as PLATINA Italian humanist and historian of Cremona Date: 1421 - 1481

Background imageProfile Collection: Stevenson Kerry Photo

Stevenson Kerry Photo
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish novelist in profile Date: 1850 - 1894

Background imageProfile Collection: Calvin / Desrochers / Oval

Calvin / Desrochers / Oval
JEAN CALVIN French theological reformer, active in Switzerland Date: 1509 - 1564

Background imageProfile Collection: Blue Beveren Rabbit

Blue Beveren Rabbit
BLUE BEVEREN RABBIT The ideal fur breed shown in profile Date: 1920

Background imageProfile Collection: Pietro Aretino / De Brij

Pietro Aretino / De Brij
PIETRO ARETINO Italian writer Date: 1492 - 1556

Background imageProfile Collection: Andre Gide / Brenson

Andre Gide / Brenson
ANDRE GIDE French writer in November 1938 Date: 1869 - 1951

Background imageProfile Collection: K Stephen / Rt Eng

K Stephen / Rt Eng
STEPHEN, KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1135-54 Date: 1097? - 1154

Background imageProfile Collection: Calvin / Br / Arch

Calvin / Br / Arch
JEAN CALVIN French theological reformer, active in Switzerland Date: 1509 - 1564

Background imageProfile Collection: Asklepios, Asclepius, Aesculapius, god of medicine

Asklepios, Asclepius, Aesculapius, god of medicine
Asklepios (Asclepius), the Greek god of medicine and healing, adopted by the Romans as Aesculapius. Date: BCE

Background imageProfile Collection: Hannibal / Silver Coin

Hannibal / Silver Coin
HANNIBAL Carthaginian general, famous for his crossing of the Alps Date: 247 - 183 BC

Background imageProfile Collection: Calvin / Oval / Anon

Calvin / Oval / Anon
JEAN CALVIN (originally Cauvin) French Protestant reformer based in Switzerland Date: 1509 - 1564

Background imageProfile Collection: Jan Hus / Anon / Oval Border

Jan Hus / Anon / Oval Border
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

Background imageProfile Collection: Gj Goschen / Vanity Fair

Gj Goschen / Vanity Fair
GEORGE JOACHIM GOSCHEN 1st VISCOUNT GOSCHEN British politician Date: 1831 - 1907

Background imageProfile Collection: Jan Hus / Profile / Arch

Jan Hus / Profile / Arch
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

Background imageProfile Collection: Calvin / Freeman

Calvin / Freeman
JEAN CALVIN French theological reformer, active in Switzerland Date: 1509 - 1564

Background imageProfile Collection: Jan Hus / Desrochers / Paris

Jan Hus / Desrochers / Paris
JAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415

Background imageProfile Collection: John Boydell, Profile

John Boydell, Profile
JOHN BOYDELL Alderman and Mayor of London, publisher of prints and engravings, patron of the arts. Date: 1719 - 1804

Background imageProfile Collection: Lucius Junius Brutus

Lucius Junius Brutus
LUCIUS JUNIUS BRUTUS Roman Consul and opponent of the Tarquins Date: FL 509 BC

Background imageProfile Collection: Bleriot / Sitting / Bust / 09

Bleriot / Sitting / Bust / 09
LOUIS BLERIOT being measured for a bust by the Russian sculptor Bernstamm of the Musee Grevin Date: August 1909

Background imageProfile Collection: Churchill / Randolph / Vf 89

Churchill / Randolph / Vf 89
LORD RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL British politician Date: 1849 - 1895

Background imageProfile Collection: Stevenson / Lewis Balfour

Stevenson / Lewis Balfour
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writers maternal grandfather, Dr Lewis Balfour Date: 1850 - 1894

Background imageProfile Collection: Holman Hunt / Vanity Fair

Holman Hunt / Vanity Fair
WILLIAM HOLMAN HUNT Pre-Raphaelite artist Date: 1827 - 1910

Background imageProfile Collection: Walter Bagehot / Graphic

Walter Bagehot / Graphic
WALTER BAGEHOT the English political economist and journalist, editor of The Economist and author of The British Constitution (1867) Date: 1826 - 1877

Background imageProfile Collection: Immanuel Kant / Oval

Immanuel Kant / Oval
IMMANUEL KANT German philosopher Date: 1724 - 1804

Background imageProfile Collection: Edward Marshall Hall / Vf

Edward Marshall Hall / Vf
EDWARD MARSHALL HALL Lawyer Date: 1858 - 1929

Background imageProfile Collection: Jonas Hanway / Euro Mag

Jonas Hanway / Euro Mag
JONAS HANWAY Traveller and philanthropist Date: 1712 - 1786

Background imageProfile Collection: Jonas Hanway / Eng 1787

Jonas Hanway / Eng 1787
JONAS HANWAY Traveller and philanthropist Date: 1712 - 1786

Background imageProfile Collection: Lord Nelson / Silhouette

Lord Nelson / Silhouette
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer Date: 1758 - 1805

Background imageProfile Collection: Profile lady 1884

Profile lady 1884
A fetching blue and black diagonal felt hat with a low flat crown. 1884

Background imageProfile Collection: Royal wedding commemorative medal

Royal wedding commemorative medal
The medal commemorating the marriage of King Faruk of Egypt(1920-1965) and Queen Farida(1921-1988)

Background imageProfile Collection: Young Victorian woman in stylish dress

Young Victorian woman in stylish dress
A young Victorian woman poses in the photographers studio, wearing a stylish dress with a high collar and embroidery on the bodice and cuffs

Background imageProfile Collection: David Wright woman in cream coloured coat

David Wright woman in cream coloured coat
Elegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a tight-waisted cream coloured coat. She is checking her lipstick in a hand-held mirror

Background imageProfile Collection: David Wright woman with cigarette

David Wright woman with cigarette
Elegant woman standing at her bedroom window with a cigarette in her hand. She is in her underwear, and her hair is tied up in a red scarf

Background imageProfile Collection: Gladys Cooper, actress of stage and screen

Gladys Cooper, actress of stage and screen
A double-page portrait of Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), English actress of stage and screen. She is seen in profile with her eyes closed, holding a large bunch of flowers. Date: 1925

Background imageProfile Collection: Woman in profile, standing at a gate, Mid Wales

Woman in profile, standing at a gate, Mid Wales
A woman in profile, standing at a gate, Mid Wales, with a thoughtful expression on her face. A patterned blanket or shawl is draped over the top of the gate

Background imageProfile Collection: Old lady knitting

Old lady knitting
Portrait of an old lady sitting in her chair, knitting

Background imageProfile Collection: A Wood Nymph or Dryad

A Wood Nymph or Dryad - a Russian-published postcard by an English artist (see source)

Background imageProfile Collection: Dutch card - Ladies hat with whole mounted bird

Dutch card - Ladies hat with whole mounted bird
Dutch card - A 1940s Lady, wearing a hat with whole mounted wader attached across the side!! The caption beneath this bizarre image is translated as " Congratulated Warmly" (or)

Background imageProfile Collection: Portrait of a young man

Portrait of a young man
Oil painting portrait of a young man in profile by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageProfile Collection: Young woman with pageboy hairstyle

Young woman with pageboy hairstyle
Head and shoulders photo of a young woman with a pageboy hairstyle. Seen in profile, smiling. (1 of 4)



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