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Catherine Countess of Claremont doll dressed by PrincessCatherine Countess of Claremont doll dressed by young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H. Lows Queen Victorias Dolls, George Newness, London, 1894
Man and woman of Issinia, Guinea, West Africa, 1818. The man sits in front of a hut built of reeds and palm leaves, the woman carries a baby on her back
Woman in the Wooden Gallery in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1803Fashionable woman shopping in the Wooden Gallery in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1803. Family looking in a clock shop window. Signs for umbrella and glove stores. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Fashionable women enjoying the delights of Malmaison, 1804Fashionable women enjoying the delights of Chateau de Malmaison. A saunter through the park in 1804. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Edo street scene, 18th century. A dance teacher and pupil on the left, a nori (glue) seller is beckoned by workers in a small family business
Trades in Regency England: Spar ornaments, pottery ware and salt refiner. Alabaster stone ornaments made in the Peak District on a mantlepiece 52, shop window with pottery from Etruria
Rattlesnake, hummingbirds and firefliesThe rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes 55, Trochilinae hummingbirds 56 and man reading a book by the light of fireflies in a vial 57. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev
Grave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, St. Catherine CreeGrave effigy of Sir Nicholas Throkmorton, 1516-1571, Chief Butler of England, in the church of St. Catherine Cree, Aldgate
Blacksmith or goldsmith at work, Senegambia, 18th century. He works unders thatched hut with tools including fire, anvil, hammer, pincers and bellows. Orfevre ou Forgeron Negre. A goldsmith
View of a Fuli town and plantations, SenegambiaView of a Fuli or Fula town and plantations, Senegambia, 18th century. Circular walled village of the Fuli people. With cattle and guard house at left, rows of huts in centre
Chambermaid pulling on a sleeping guests wooden leg mistaking it for a warming pan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Man using bellows in front of a fire in a smoky room with a scolding wife and bawling child. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Regency designs for wooden chin pieces for falling animalsRegency designs for wooden chin pieces to protect animals when they fall, and to keep away boring Christians. The Puzzle for the Dog, The Puzzle for the Horse, The Puzzle for Turk, Frenchman, or
Regency horse rider about to crash into a stage coachRegency rider with cudgel on a dray horse about to crash into a stage coach. Coach driver and publican rolling beer barrels outside the Golden Lantern pub watch in horror. One Way to Stop Your Horse
King George IV of England arriving in Ireland, 1821King George IV of England arriving for his tour of Ireland, August 12, 1821. Irish peasants raise their hats and cheer. His Majesty landing on the Pier at Howth
German costumes of the early 13th century. King and bishop with sceptre and noblemen and flag, King with pope, knight and herald
Roman-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Valance sheet, lambrequin drapes, brocatelle curtains. Planche 6. Croisee Style Roman. Cantonniere drap, application meme etoffe
Chinese-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilt pelmet, damask valance, satin curtains with gold and silver decoration, embroidered silk wall decorations. Planche 3. Croisee Genre Chinois
Russian-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Canvas lambrequin and curtains, silk window screen, armchair. Planche 20. Croisee Russe. Lambrequin toile ou serge, ton creme, applications de laine
Luxury Egyptian-style wall hangings, circa 1900. Painted wood and lacquer pelmet, satin lambrequin, velvet curtain, decoration with ancient Egyptian flower motifs. Planche 1. Croisee Genre Egyptien
Costume of ancient Germanic peoples on a journey. They wear short capes and tunics and carry spears and swords. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua. Antichi Germani in viaggio
Farmers of the town of Salzburg, Austria, 18th century. Contadini del Salisburgh. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
France - Trade - Dates from the desert oasisDates in wooden crates as they arrive direct from the desert oasis to the French warehouse of Champagne Freres Ld. Date: circa 1910s
Studio portrait photograph of beautiful young womanStudio portrait photograph of a beautiful young woman with a rose, sitting on an antique carved wooden table. Date: circa 1910
Two smart young boys play with their model tin soldiersTwo smart young boys (in matching bowties!) play with their model soldiers in this studio shoot. Date: circa 1910
Young lad with a magnificent wooden toy carRaymond, Aunt Bettys brother happily sat behind the wheel of his magnificent wooden toy car (possibly a pedal car). There is a mascot on the front of the bonnet in the form of a cat - a tin
Last known King Albert Wooden Barrack, Ypres Salient, St Jan Date: 2016
Tools used in roof thatching, West Country, UKTools used in roof thatching in the West Country, UK. Date: circa 1960s
Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. The lathe taking work up to 26 feet diameter
Harris Sewing Machine adapted to electric motor. 1920s
Ancient Quintain, Offham, Kent -- a medieval wooden post with a rotating arm, located on the village green, used in jousting and tilting. 1894
Advert, A Stokes & Co, Birmingham Advert, A Stokes & Co, BirminghamAdvert, A. Stokes & Co, Birmingham and London, wood and metal screws. 1904
Choir stalls, York Minster, Yorkshire. circa 1890
Child on wooden horseAway we go. Christmas card showing small boy riding on a wooden horse. Artist: Hilda Cowham Date: circa 1930
Native American Indian village with totem poles, in winter. 1908
Native American Chief with wooden masks worn for festive, solemn or judicial occasions. 1908
Early Victorian organ, Guildhall, Londonderry, Ireland. 19th century
Ancient Flemish loom
Rat catcher with a wooden leg. 17th century
The Great Bed of Ware, a very large oak four-poster bed, carved with marquetry, originally housed in the White Hart Inn in Ware, Hertfordshire, built by the carpenter Jonas Fosbrooke in about 1590
Steam Box Bath - The Water CureThe doctor says I shall enjoy the steam box bath - does it look like enjoyment? - The Water Cure. 1870
Cradle of King James I of England. 16th century
Underground railway construction, Euston Road, LondonUnderground railway construction, earth-hoisting machine, drawn by horses, operating in Euston Road, London. 1861
Phyllis Barron and her hand-block printing on stuffsPhyllis Barron seen cutting her own hand blocks for printing fabrics. After leaving the Slade School, she began designing patterns for cretonne printers
The Chapel, Old Palace, Croydon, Surrey. 1912
Ancient door. circa 1890
Belize, British Honduras - View on North Front Street at the junction with Cockburns Lane. Date: circa 1911
Men and women on a Roman swing, ItalyMen and women having fun on a Roman swing (or Canofieno), Italy. Date: early 19th century