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Background imageSimple Collection: BABBAGEs ENGINE (2)

BABBAGEs ENGINE (2)
Charles Babbages Difference Engine, an instrument which went beyond simple calculation to embody some of the principles of computers

Background imageSimple Collection: Science / Evolution

Science / Evolution
From the simple cell to the giraffe, via the mammoth and the pterodactyl

Background imageSimple Collection: Dandelion Clock by Muriel Dawson

Dandelion Clock by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration of a small child, probably a little boy in blue smock and shorts seated on a small tuffet of grass and blowing a dandelion clock while clutching a favourite doll in his other

Background imageSimple Collection: Cincinnatus called from the plough

Cincinnatus called from the plough
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (519 BC-438 BC) is called from the plough to serve as Roman Consul

Background imageSimple Collection: Kuwait - The Main Street of the Kuwait City

Kuwait - The Main Street of the Kuwait City Date: 1933

Background imageSimple Collection: 1940S Housewife Cooking

1940S Housewife Cooking
A housewife cooks on a simple stove in a bare and austere kitchen, adding milk to the pan she is stirring

Background imageSimple Collection: Long Drawn Out! by William Heath Robinson

Long Drawn Out! by William Heath Robinson
A simple home cure for warts. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Background imageSimple Collection: Ancient Olympics

Ancient Olympics
In the earliest times, a simple foot-race was the only event in the Ancient Olympics

Background imageSimple Collection: Play / Ibsen / Hedda Gabler

Play / Ibsen / Hedda Gabler
A series of simple sketches of Eleonora Duse

Background imageSimple Collection: Children at Seaside - Sunny Days by C V MacKenzie

Children at Seaside - Sunny Days by C V MacKenzie
Lovely illustration depicting three little girls having fun and relaxing on some grass close to a beach during their summer holidays

Background imageSimple Collection: Jaeger advertisement, 1956

Jaeger advertisement, 1956
Advertisement for quintessential British fashion brand, Jaeger showing two smart but casual looks in Bedford cord and cashmere. Date: 1956

Background imageSimple Collection: Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites

Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites
Manius Curius Dentatus, Roman consul and plebeian hero, though living on turnips, refuses bribes from the Samnites. He is noted for ending the Samnite War

Background imageSimple Collection: Poster: Simple jobs boys can do themselves

Poster: Simple jobs boys can do themselves, and so help win the war. 1940s

Background imageSimple Collection: VIANNEY

VIANNEY
JEAN-BAPTISTE VIANNEY VIANNEY, known as the CURE D ARS - French priest, known for his good works and simple lifestyle, and for being horribly tormented by demons

Background imageSimple Collection: German Kitchen

German Kitchen
A maid in a simple kitchen with stove, sink, racks, chopping block, tub and saucepans

Background imageSimple Collection: Rich Woman fishes for suitors

Rich Woman fishes for suitors
Leap Year - A Sure Bait A rich woman sits on the riverbank, loading up her hook with her riches ( LSD - pounds shillings and pence) - a sure bait for the mass of suitors she has already caught

Background imageSimple Collection: Childrens book adding

Childrens book adding
Teaching children simple counting in a Merry Days childrens book. Date: 1928

Background imageSimple Collection: Old Bleach Linen Company Advert

Old Bleach Linen Company Advert
An advertisement for The Old Bleach Linen Co. Ltd. and their new fadeless embroidered linen. Date: 1932

Background imageSimple Collection: Song of Sixpence 2 / 3

Song of Sixpence 2 / 3
The King stands ready to carve the enormous pie... (2 of 3)

Background imageSimple Collection: Scottish Cottage Inter

Scottish Cottage Inter
An old Scots peasant sits by the fire in the kitchen of his simple home

Background imageSimple Collection: Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - simple sleeveless fashion dress with psychedelic floral print Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageSimple Collection: Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - simple, smart dress with matching lightweight jacket Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageSimple Collection: Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - simple white full-length sleeveless dress Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageSimple Collection: Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - chic and simple mini dress Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageSimple Collection: A portrait of the dancer Harriet Hoctor, 1930

A portrait of the dancer Harriet Hoctor, 1930, to be seen in Ed Wynns Simple Simon Date: 1930

Background imageSimple Collection: Advert, Atwater Kent Model 30 Radio

Advert, Atwater Kent Model 30 Radio. 1926

Background imageSimple Collection: WWI Poster, Be Ready! Join Now

WWI Poster, Be Ready! Join Now
Be Ready! Join Now. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, with a soldier in silhouette on yellow background. Date: 1915

Background imageSimple Collection: Dornier Do 32E ultra-light helicopter D-HOPS

Dornier Do 32E ultra-light helicopter D-HOPS
the Dornier Do 32E was a simple, collapsible one-man helicopter from Germany powered by a BMW 6012L gas turbine, driving a compressor which supplied compressed air to the rotor tip jets

Background imageSimple Collection: Interior of church, Heuru, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands

Interior of church, Heuru, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands
Interior of church, Heuru, San Cristobal (Makira), Solomon Islands. Date: 1906

Background imageSimple Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, V For Victory

WW2 Birthday Card, V For Victory
A WW2 birthday greetings card, quite simple in design, showing a large, blue better V for victory. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageSimple Collection: Bebek Mosque (Humayun-u Abad Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey

Bebek Mosque (Humayun-u Abad Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey
Bebek Mosque (Humayun-u Abad Mosque), Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey. Designed by Mimar Kemaleddin (1870-1927) in the architectural style of First national architectural movement (built in 1913)

Background imageSimple Collection: I dreamed of a little random elf

I dreamed of a little random elf, born in the sport of nature for simple, sweet enjoyment - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSimple Collection: Advertisement Illustration, Outdoor Cafe Scene

Advertisement Illustration, Outdoor Cafe Scene
A simple, yet colourful illustration used for advertisement purposes, showing an outdoor cafe scene where a man is speaking with two seated women. Date: circa 1939

Background imageSimple Collection: Three American Women posing with hands on their chins

Three American Women posing with hands on their chins
Three young American Women posing with hands on their chins seated on an outdoor bench beneath an arbor with a simple wooden table in front of them. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSimple Collection: House In Cambridgeshire, Entrance Front

House In Cambridgeshire, Entrance Front
An architectural photo lithograph of the entrance front of a house in Cambridgeshire, reproduced from a design by the architect, T

Background imageSimple Collection: Thatched Cottage Proposal, Woldsea

Thatched Cottage Proposal, Woldsea
An architectural drawing suggesting the plans for a thatched cottage to be erected at Woldsea, a garden village project to be built in Lincolnshire

Background imageSimple Collection: Gothic Architecture Flower Design

Gothic Architecture Flower Design
A lithographic plate produced by Day and Sons, showing a simple, yet beautiful gothic flower design used for architectural surface decoration. Date: circa 1855

Background imageSimple Collection: J. S. Henry Ltd Chippendale Reproductions

J. S. Henry Ltd Chippendale Reproductions
This photograph shows some Chippendale reproduction chairs by J. S. Henry Ltd, they are sat each side of a simple side table, below an ornately framed mirror. Date: circa 1900

Background imageSimple Collection: Simple Coward's Tale

Simple Coward's Tale
A comic strip style of illustrations which tell the story of a coward who before getting into bed at night, he meticulously checks under the bed, in the wardrobe

Background imageSimple Collection: Motoring

Motoring
A simple sketch of a motor vehicle travelling in the countryside, a woman with her child stands in the foreground. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSimple Collection: Flowers and Key

Flowers and Key
A simple illustration of some colourful flowers and wheat nestled around and through the loop of a key. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSimple Collection: Red Haired Lady

Red Haired Lady
A simple portrait sketch of a red haired woman standing with her hands placed in front of her hips. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSimple Collection: Study Of A Woman Dressing

Study Of A Woman Dressing
A sketch study of a young lady sat on a simple chair, fastening the straps of some shoes. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSimple Collection: Cat On The Floor

Cat On The Floor
A simple sketch of a cat lying on his side with his head perked up, by an external corner of a wall. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSimple Collection: Les Quatre Ages

Les Quatre Ages
A series of simple illustrations on the subject of The Four Ages, by Ferdinand Bac, each comprising of a couple representing each age, with handwritten descriptions in French. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSimple Collection: Femme Au Masque

Femme Au Masque
An illustration of a smiling young woman carrying a simple black mask in her hand, possibly attending a masquerade party. Date: circa 1901

Background imageSimple Collection: Village Yard

Village Yard
A drawing which shows the enclosed area of a fenced yard belonging to a property in a simple town. A dark figure can be seen beside a tree on the right. Date: circa 1923

Background imageSimple Collection: The Tea Cup

The Tea Cup
A simple still life painting of a red teacup and saucer, contrasting with a dark background, a silver bell in the form of a woman holding a vase of flowers is standing behind



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