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WW2 - The Amorous BicycleAn illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, The Amorous Bicycle, written by Mary Essex. The image shows an older military man and a woman looking over their shoulders towards each other
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II, the last Emperor of RussiaRussia - Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) the last Emperor of Russia. Date: circa 1913
Advert, Binyon's Elastic Chest Expander - avoid stooping of the shoulders and contraction of the chest. Date: 1848
The Happy Man, head and shoulders cartoon Date: circa 1850
E. Dingle & Co Advertisement PhotographA portrait photograph used in the advertisement for E. Dingle & Co. Ltd, it shows a woman sat with clasped hands, with an expression of deep thought, wearing furs over her shoulders. Date: circa 1939
Advertisement Photograph, Woman Smiling OutdoorsAn advertisement photograph portraying a stylish young woman wearing a yellow top and gloves, smiling as she places her hands on her shoulders
Portrait Of A Young LadyA portrait painting of a smiling young lady wearing a black shawl over a red dress, exposing her shoulders. This example, painted by Albert Henry Collings
Demi-MondaineA coloured sketch portraying a man with his arm around the shoulders of a woman, sat at a restaurant. Date: circa 1901
Le Sauvetage The SavingAn illustration of a smiling fireman carrying a smug looking lady on his shoulders, whilst holding onto his red ladder, saving her from the background plumes of smoke. Date: circa 1901
Marching SoldiersThis illustration shows a marching troop of men armed with rifles placed over their shoulders. Date: circa 1901
Fairy IllustrationAn illustration of fairy-like young woman, wearing a sequin dress with pink ribbons strapped around her shoulders, bursting through some paper
C'est comme Ca que tu as surveille le ragout?An illustration of a woman wearing an elaborate hat, thrusting her shoulders forward in rage at a quivering waiter, causing him to spill his plates, saying Is that how you watched the stew
Hortense Schneider, French soprano, in travelling clothesHortense Schneider (1833-1920), French soprano, best known for her roles in Offenbach's operettas. Seen here in travelling clothes. Date: circa 1850s
Old WorkmenA sketch which shows a procession of three workmen with tools being carried over their shoulders, the central figure is holding a broom. Date: circa 1923
Hauling SacksAn etching which shows two women haulking some heavy sacks over their shoulders. Date: circa 1922
Senor MoralesA portrait oil painting of Senor Morales wearing a smart dinner suit and black hat, with a large coat hanging on his shoulders. Date: circa 1922
Head Of A GirlA portrait sketch study of a young woman with bare shoulders, she is looking over her left one, thoughtfully. Date: circa 1921
DecorationThis oil painting displays a wide view of some women, wearing white robe dresses which reveal their shoulders, they are relaxing by some stones
Resting TigerA chalk drawing which portrays a resting tiger, with hunched shoulders, looking directly towards the viewer. Date: circa 1918
Happy HoursA group portrait painting of two girls, either friends or sisters, one of them is reading a book on her lap, whith her arm around the shoulders of the other, wearing a yellow dress. Date: circa 1917
Ida Heron, actress, theatrical studio portrait, in decorated floral gown with velvet shoulders. Date: 1895
Madame Ada Patterson, soprano, studio portrait in corseted bodice, with fur shoulders. Born in Plymouth, studied with Alfred Weekes, and later at the Royal Academy of Music with Signor Manuel Garcia
Miriam Clements, actress, studio portrait in corseted gownMiriam Clements, actress (died 1954), studio portrait in corseted gown with black satin shoulders and dotted gauze sleeves
May Fortescue, actress, theatrical portrait in black gownMay Fortescue, actress, singer and actor-manager, theatrical portrait in black, beaded gown with satin puff shoulders. May Fortescue was a protegee of the playwright Ws Gilbert
A Cornish MilkmaidA portrait oil painting of a Cornish milkmaid, carrying a yoke, a bar in which two buckets are suspended by chains at each end, to be carried over the shoulders. Date: circa 1924
Head From LifeA portrait profile picture of an unknown man's head and shoulders. A drawing by a student of the National Gallery Schools, Melbourne, selected by Lindsay Bernard Hall, the director
Drawing of a lady from behindDrawing of a woman's head and shoulders from behind. Date: circa 1929
Camilla Horn, German actress and dancer (1903-1996), fashion studio portrait. With description, Miss Camilla Horn, who has recently completed a film in England and is now rehearsing another
Canadian PostcardThe card is printed in blue with a 1c stamp of Queen Victoria head and shoulders. It is small. Oddly it is about the size of the original British card issued in 1870. Date: 1871
Head and shoulders portrait of Marshal RadetzkyOne of a large series of postcard portraits of men and women who featured prominently in the 19th Century -the Great Century - Das Grosse Jahrhundert
Photograph of a woman in a hatHead and shoulders photograph of a woman in a hat, possibly an early passport photo. Date: late 1920s
Three comic profiles with movable chain. Date: circa 1920s
Advert for Jay's mourning clothing 1893Large and well-assorted stock of mourning costumes, mantles and millinery for immediate wear. 1893
Cartoon, The Head of the German Vam-Pire, WW1Cartoon, The Head of the German Vam-Pire, with a caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II with the words Louvain and Rheims (Reims) on his shoulders
Tom Mann, trade unionist and public speakerHead and shoulders portrait photograph of Tom Mann (1856-1941), British trade unionist and popular public speaker. This photograph was presented to Nellie Rathbone. Date: early 20th century
Princess Helena of Waldeck, Duchess of AlbanyPrincess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1861-1922), Duchess of Albany and wife of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. They married on 27 April 1882 in St George's Chapel, Windsor
PALL-BEARERSPall-bearers shouldering a coffin. Date: 1867
TREASURE ISLE/TOM MORGANLong John Silver questions Tom Morgan: "Do you call that a head on your shoulders, or a blessed dead-eye?". Date: First published: 1883
Louis XVII, titular King of France, son of Louis XVILouis XVII (1785 - 1795), titular King of France (1793 - 1795), son of Louis XVI. Imprisoned during the French Revolution from August 1792 until his death in 1795, he never ruled
Victorian scrap, Head and shoulders of womanVictorian scrap, Head and shoulders of a young woman Date: circa 1880s
Yvette Guilbert, French cabaret singer and actress Date: 1890s
Lya de Putti - Hungarian film actress during the silent eraLya de Putti (1897-1931) - Hungarian film actress during the silent era. Date: circa 1920s
Comic postcard, Plump couple in the sea Date: 20th century
Front cover of Illustrated magazine with Prince Philip giving his best blue steel gaze for the camera, and the announcement that there is a new profile of him by Godfrey Winn inside
A young woman, called Lily Hughes, photographed in a cloche hat. Date: c. 1928A young woman, called Lily Hughes, photographed in a cloche hat. Date: c.1928
Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform, man in striped breeches and bicorn, woman in mask and hooded habit. An opera ball, Year VIII, 1800
German costumes of the late 15th century. Woman in dress with long hanging sleeves holding a bird, and man in doublet with jagged sleeves and skirts, red hose, feathered hat
Memorial to Sgt Charles Ranginawawahia SciasiaNew Zealander Sciasia, born of an Italian father and a Maori mother, played, with his brother John, for the Maori All Blacks in 1913