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Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evilJapan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904
First female to speak in the House of CommonsMargaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber
The Case Of The Defaulting SailorAn illustrated front cover for The Case Of The Defaulting Sailor, written by John Hunter, no. 118 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library
Group SketchThis sketch shows a mother holding her grown, reluctant daughter as they speak with a large gentleman wearing a top hat on the right. Date: circa 1901
Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Nikko, JapanHear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil (Three Wise Monkeys), oak carving outside a Shinto stable, Nikko, Japan - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910
Ezekiel's CallA graphic artwork depicting a passage from the bible, Ezekiel 2:1, Ezekiel's Call, And he said unto me, Son of Man, stand upon thy feet and I will speak unto thee. Date: circa 1919
Three wise monkeys at the Tosho-gu shrine in Nikko, JapanThe three wise monkeys - a 17th-century carving at the Tosho-gu shrine in Nikko, Japan carved by Hidari Jingoro - hear no evil (Kikazaru), speak no evil (Iwazaru), see no evil (Mizaru)
Allan Boesak speaking at NUJAllan Boesak, South African cleric and politician, stands at a podium making a speech to the National Union of Journalists in Central Hall, Westminster, London
Enver Hoxha's speech in Mallakast; AlbaniaA huge crowd gather in Mallakast;to hear the Albanian leader Enver Hoxha speak to the people from a balcony, along with other officials. Date: c. 1970s
Spirit head and shoulders sketch of D. D. HomeDaniel Dunglas Home (pronounced Hume') (March 20, 1833 June 21, 1886) was a Scottish Spiritualist, famous as a physical medium with the reported ability to levitate to a variety of heights
LADIES IN CARRIAGELadies in a carriage stop to speak with friends. Date: 1888
GULLIVER IN LAPUTAHe meets the Governor of the Island of Sorcerers, where the servants are dead spirits : great men of the past are summoned and speak with him. Date: First published: 1726
VISIONS ON GLUBBDUBRIBGULLIVER ON GLUBBDUBRIB On the Island of Sorcerers, the Magicians are served by spirits called from the dead. Great men of the past are summoned to speak with him. Date: First published: 1726
Kola Dancers. IndiaVintage 19th century photograph: Kola tribal dancers, Munda-speaking peoples, NE India
Comic postcard, Drunken man arrives home, disgruntled wife Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, drunkard on wrong train - speak to the driver! Date: 20th century
All are not Friends Who Speak Us Fair. Artists interpretation of a traditional proverb. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill
A disorderly man is always in a hurry - he has no time to speak to you, because he is going elsewhere. 19th century
Cartoon, A Sort of War (Mexican Revolution)Cartoon, A Sort of War - a satirical comment on American intervention in the Mexican Revolution. Woodrow Wilson stands on a ship during a naval battle
SPEAKING WATCH (INSIDES)A watch designed by M.Sivan, which contains a miniature Edison phonograph, allowing it to speak the time, by reading off a rubber disc. Date: 1894
ECHO TRANSFORMEDEchos constant chatter vexes Hera, who curses her to speak only the last words addressed to her; unable to speak her love to Narcissus, she pines till only her voice remains
IRISH POLITICAL MEETINGA political meeting in progress in Ireland during elections, union flags displayed prominently on the wall - the candidate tries to speak in a hostile atmosphere Date: 1893
Cannibalism - Humorous postcard - Fiji - Doctor to be eatenCannibalism - Humorous postcard - Fiji - Western Doctor, investigating the Culinary Habits of the Cannibal Islands is himself about to become the entrea.. Date: circa 1910s
Sir John Simon and Mayor of Pudsey talk to Commandant CoulonSir John Simon (John Allsebrook Simon, 1st Viscount Simon) (1873-1954) and the Mayor of Pudsey talk to Commandant Coulon (Assistant French Military attache)
A swarhy brigand makes his first ever telephone callPainting by Joso Buzan (1873-1936), Croatian academic painter, depicting what appears to be a lively telephone exchange between a stranded Pirate and his Shipmates
Rome. Pope Leo XIII directs a phonograph message to the AmerLeo XIII (1810-1903). Italian Pope (1878-1903), named Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci. Rome. Leo XIII directs a phonograph message to the American Catholic people on the occasion of his jubilee
Michelangelo explaining anatomy to his disciples. EngravingMichelangelo (Michelangelo Buonarroti) (1475-1564). Italian artist. Engraving depicting Michelangelo explaining anatomy to his disciples. From the composition of H. Georg Urlaub. Colored
Sack of Rome (410) led by Alaric I (ca. 370-410), King of the Visigoths (395-410), during the reign of Emperor Honorius. It was a decisive event in the decline of the Roman Empire. Colored engraving
Charles III (1716-1788). King of Spain. Gratitude of Charles III towards the King of Morocco. Painting by Pere Pau Muntanya. Barcelona. Spain
Father and son. Miniature of Le Recueil of Devotion. 14th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France
Cartoon, Gilbert and Sullivan, Stephens and SolomonCartoon, Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan ignoring their rivals Henry Pottinger Stephens and Edward Solomon in the street -- We never speak as we pass by. 1882
Cartoon, Mary Anderson, actressCartoon, Mary Anderson (1859-1940) -- an American Beauty. American-born actress who played leading roles in Londons West End. 1883
Communist China - children in a classroomChildren in a classroom in Communist China, one of them standing up to speak. During the Cultural Revolution there was much emphasis on the raising of standards, and active learning was part of this
Startling Stories - Speak of the Devil by Norman A. Daniels. A figure of Satan looms over a man and a woman. The satanic creature possesses the man by holding a device over his head
The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5. circa 1688
Cartoon, In need of an interpreter, WW1Cartoon, In need of an interpreter. An elegant Frenchwoman tells her friend that when her soldier friend is next on leave
Cavendish Road School for Deaf, BalhamThe London School Boards Cavendish Road School for Deaf, Balham, south London - children are being taught to speak. Date: early 1900s
Spain. Barcelona. La Rambla de las Flores (Rambla of the Flowers). Drawing by Pellicer. Engraving by The Spanish and American Illustration. Colored
Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793), Italian playwright, reciting. EngCarlo Goldoni (1707-1793), Italian playwright, reciting one of his comedies in the Scotto Garden in Pisa. Engraving. Colored
Clovis I (466-511). Engraving. ColoredClovis I (466-511). King of the Franks. Engraving. 19th century. Colored
Spain. Madrid. Conference Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. 1Spain. Madrid. Conference Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1872. Colored
Henri Cordier (1849-1925). Trouville. The Chalet Cordier, cuHenri Cordier (1849-1925). French linguist, historian and author. Trouville. The Chalet Cordier, current residence of Thiers. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1872. Colored
House of Jacques Coeur (1395-1456). Bruges, Belgium. EngraviJacques Coeur (1395-1456). French trader. House of Coeur in Bruges, Belgium. Engraving by William James Linton in The Iberian illustration, 1885.(1812-1897). The Iberian illustration, 1885. Colored
The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving. The Artistic Illustration, 1886
Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Norwegian scientist. Banquet inFridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 1922. Banquet in his honour at Britannia hotel in Trondhjem. Sketch of Mr
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). The Mennonite PrRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter and etcher. The Mennonite Preacher Cornelis Claez Anslo (1592-1646) and his wife Aeltje Gerritsdr Schoueten (1589-1657), 1641. Oil on canvas
Spain. La Rabida Monastery. Colored engravingSpain. Andalusia. La Rabida Monastery. Franciscan monastery. Colored engraving. 19th century
Terence (195-159 BC). EngravingTerence (195-159 BC). Playwright during the Roman Republic. Portrait. Engraving in an edition of his works of 1518. Library University of Barcelona. Spain
Jesus speaks with a Samaritan in Sychar, Samaria. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy
Jesus calls James of Zebedee and his brother John to follow him. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy
WW2 poster, Stalin trusts us, Harriman and me. He believes we speak truly on your behalf. He thinks that what we have promised you can perform. Lord Beaverbrook, speaking for the Government
First Spanish Republic. The chairman called to order a commiFirst Spanish Republic (February 11, 1873 to January 3, 1874). The chairman called to order a commission of Catalans who were seeking the release of Republican prisoners in the Carrera de San
Cartoon, Dentist and patient, WW1Cartoon, Dentist (or tooth puller) and patient. The dentist says: Now then, we ll extract the twelfth one. Its not that its really bad, but it will give us an even number. Date: 1917
The House of Commons in Walpoles Administration - with Arthur Onslow in the Speakers Chair and Sir Robert Walpole on the left
Woman police officer with two men on a London streetWoman police officer chatting with two men on a London street on a sunny day. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s
Woman police officer with car driver on a London streetWoman police officer giving directions to a man in an open-top sportscar outside a greengrocers shop on a London street. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968
Woman police officer giving directions on a London streetWoman police officer giving a man directions on a London street. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s
Woman police officer on a busy London streetWoman police officer (Alison Blair) on a busy London street, talking to a man near the entrance to an underground station. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968
Three InterpretersMen of many words: These three Belgian exhibition guides have helped hundreds of visitors at the Liege Exhibition, being able to speak seven languages! Date: 1930
Videophone or skyping imagined, 1927Thanks to the videophone, papa(working in a distant country)can not only speak to his loved ones, he can see them also. Date: 1927
Futuristic machine for reading human thought wavesA futuristic machine which registers and translates human thought waves, even if the subject is unconscious or unable to speak. Date: 1928
Cartoon, They get what they deserve, WW1Cartoon, They get what they deserve, showing a group of pessimists, as if in a lunatic asylum, with a sign warning others against approaching or speaking to them. Date: 1915
Queues for Esperanto courses in RussiaA large group men and women queue next to a desk where they can enrol in courses to learn Esperanto. Date: Late 19th Century
Marie Antoinette NoteA note pricked with a needle by the captive queen : I am closely watched, I speak to no one. I confide myself to you, I will come. Date: circa October 1793
Communication - Far easier for the younger generation, even in 1903! The little girl: " Grandmother, Dad said he did not want to kiss you, by phone" - the response is a miserable Granny
Well, Au Reservoir, Monsieur. - Engishman abroadA Jocular Briton (leaving French Hotel) - " Well, Au Reservoir, Monsieur." Hotel Proprietor - " Tanks!!" Date: 1896
