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Background imageWrapped Collection: Lear / Owl & Pussycat / C19

Lear / Owl & Pussycat / C19
The Owl & the Pussy-Cat went to sea, In a beautiful pea- green boat; They took some honey, & plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note

Background imageWrapped Collection: The Owl and The Pussycat

The Owl and The Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note

Background imageWrapped Collection: Sentimental German wartime postcard

Sentimental German wartime postcard
You, Only you alone are my true love - a sentimental wartime postcard sent from a German soldier to his girl back home in Munich

Background imageWrapped Collection: Dante & Virgil in Hell

Dante & Virgil in Hell
Sinners stand in a frozen lake, with only the tops of their heads above the ice; the rest of their bodies are subjected to a permanent cold bath: Dante & Virgil look on

Background imageWrapped Collection: Lush Bint by David Wright

Lush Bint by David Wright, showing a women wrapped in a fur coat. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Malvern Water Cure (2)

Malvern Water Cure (2)
(2 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern The Packing " Now this is what I call being jolly!"

Background imageWrapped Collection: Union Jack Hat & Scarf

Union Jack Hat & Scarf
A patriotic girl wrapped up in a scarf covered with union jacks. She also has them on the brim of her hat. Date: 1917

Background imageWrapped Collection: Advert for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends... 1912

Advert for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends... 1912
Advertisement for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends the product for its pure, genuine, good value and effective properties! Date: 1912

Background imageWrapped Collection: The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople

The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople
A Famous Dolma maker. Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. The stuffing may or may not include meat

Background imageWrapped Collection: Devon - Hooe - estuary of the River Plym

Devon - Hooe - estuary of the River Plym
Homeward Bound - Nyasaland (modern Malawi). An african woman carrying a large load on her head and her baby on her back. Postcard sold at the British Empire Exhibition at the East African Pavilion

Background imageWrapped Collection: Algeria, North Africa - Beautiful Moorish Woman

Algeria, North Africa - Beautiful Moorish Woman. Date: circa 19010s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Two girls out in the snow

Two girls out in the snow
Two girls, wrapped up in winter coats and hats, and carrying an umbrella, enjoy a stroll in the snowy countryside. c. 1905

Background imageWrapped Collection: Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance

Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931

Background imageWrapped Collection: Russian Balalaika Player

Russian Balalaika Player
A well-wrapped-up musician plays his balalaika amidst the snow

Background imageWrapped Collection: Castle Mill, Dorking

Castle Mill, Dorking
A stylish woman, well wrapped up for a cold day, stops to admire Castle Mill, Dorking, Surrey, England

Background imageWrapped Collection: Burial of De Soto on the Mississippi

Burial of De Soto on the Mississippi
Spanish soldiers lower the wrapped body of Hernando De Soto into the Mississippi River. A soldier holds a torch as a priest reads from the Bible

Background imageWrapped Collection: Sportsmans Chocolate

Sportsmans Chocolate
Advertisement for Sportsmans Chocolate. " Campers look!! Blended bitter to leave no thirst" and wrapped in waterproof envelopes

Background imageWrapped Collection: Victorian Cyclists and Motorists on a Snowy Road

Victorian Cyclists and Motorists on a Snowy Road
Illustration showing the scene on a British road in the winter, circa 1899. In the foreground cyclists, two on a tandem, can be seen

Background imageWrapped Collection: Vichy, France - Bathroom

Vichy, France - Bathroom
Vichy, France - Taking the healing waters - here the patient is wrapped up and then submerged within a superb enamel bath. Note the spectacular art nouveau tiling! Date: early 1910s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Silver Jubilee 1977

Silver Jubilee 1977
A woman wearing a jumper with batwing sleeves sets out plates of sandwiches wrapped in polythene at a Silver Jubilee street party table in Horley, Sussex, England

Background imageWrapped Collection: Mistinguett / Leopard

Mistinguett / Leopard
MISTINGUETT (Jeanne Bourgeois) French actress and dancer with a leopard wrapped around her neck - just for decoration, you understand

Background imageWrapped Collection: Harrier at Belize

Harrier at Belize
British Aerospace Harrier GR.3 XZ990 F of No.1417 Flight Royal Air Force, wrapped up for the night, after flying, at Foxy-Golf hide, Philip S. W

Background imageWrapped Collection: Glamorous model wrapped in an opulent fur stole

Glamorous model wrapped in an opulent fur stole
Glamorous model in profile pose, wrapped in an opulent fur stole. Date: circa 1961

Background imageWrapped Collection: Woman dressed as winter, swaddled in rag and carrying fire wood. Date: c. 1915

Woman dressed as winter, swaddled in rag and carrying fire wood. Date: c. 1915
Woman dressed as winter, swaddled in rag and carrying fire wood. Date: c.1915

Background imageWrapped Collection: Mrs Arthur Cadogan with her pet boa-constrictor

Mrs Arthur Cadogan with her pet boa-constrictor
The Latest Cult - strange pets. Mrs. Arthur Cadogan looking very relaxed and elegant, wearing her pet boa-constrictor as a fashion accessory it seems. Date: 1905

Background imageWrapped Collection: Advertisement, Beatties Bread is Best, Glasgow

Advertisement, Beatties Bread is Best, Glasgow. 1935

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - American Indian man

David Frances Barry photo - American Indian man
American Indian man, one feather in his hair. His braids are wrapped with fur and cloth. He is wearing traditional trousers and an American army jacket and holdgin a pistol

Background imageWrapped Collection: Minnie Everette Kirby - Mistress of William West Durant

Minnie Everette Kirby - Mistress of William West Durant
Minnie Everette Kirby (1876-1944) - Mistress of William West Durant. Graduated from State Teachers College of Potsdam in 1895. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWrapped Collection: London Life - The Bus Driver

London Life - The Bus Driver. See 13924942 for the card reverse (a fine example). Date: circa 1908

Background imageWrapped Collection: Belgian Woman And Child In Flight

Belgian Woman And Child In Flight
A portrait sketch of a Belgian mother with her child fleeing, she is carrying an assortment of goods wrapped up in a sheet bundle. Date: circa 1918

Background imageWrapped Collection: Her Sole Possession

Her Sole Possession
A portrait etching of a woman, protectively holding her baby child, wrapped in a blanket, described as her sole possession. Date: circa 1917

Background imageWrapped Collection: Young girl taking her dolly out in a fine perambulator

Young girl taking her dolly out in a fine perambulator
A pretty young girl taking her dolly out for a spin in a fine perambuator. Date: circa 1903

Background imageWrapped Collection: Deshabille, illustration of woman in front of mirror

Deshabille, illustration of woman in front of mirror, wrapped in robe or sheet, captioned Early morning before a mirror'. Drawn by C de Szankowski. Reproduced by the courtesy of Messrs R Wagner

Background imageWrapped Collection: Bas-relief. 2nd century. Pillar at the Gate of Heracles

Bas-relief. 2nd century. Pillar at the Gate of Heracles
Hellenistic bas-relief, c. 2nd century. Heracles hero wearing the skin of the Nemean lion carved on the pillar at the Gate of Heracles. Curetes Street. Ephesus. Izmir province. Turkey. Asia Minor

Background imageWrapped Collection: Grand Elderly Lady wrapped up warm in her bath chair

Grand Elderly Lady wrapped up warm in her bath chair outside the front door of her fine home. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Mrs Wheatley in 1788 - Winter - Francesco Bartolozzi

Mrs Wheatley in 1788 - Winter - Francesco Bartolozzi
Mrs Wheatley (the artists wife) in 1788 - Winter - Francesco Bartolozzi RA (1727 - 1815), reproduction on a postcard - she is wrapped up against the winter cold and carries a big muff

Background imageWrapped Collection: Embalming Mummy Mummies Egypt Ancient Egyptian

Embalming Mummy Mummies Egypt Ancient Egyptian
embalming, mummy, mummies, egypt, ancient, egyptian, egyptians, tutankhamen, historical, reconstruction, process, embalmers, priests, priest, wrapping, dead, deceased, burial, funeral, fortunino

Background imageWrapped Collection: John Donne, poet and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral

John Donne, poet and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral
John Donne (1572-1631), poet and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral -- monument in the Old St Paul's, which he commissioned for himself before his death

Background imageWrapped Collection: Gifts of Pears Soap been wrapped up to be sent to the front during World War Two. Date: 1915

Gifts of Pears Soap been wrapped up to be sent to the front during World War Two. Date: 1915

Background imageWrapped Collection: Cremation on the bnaks of the Ganges - Benares

Cremation on the bnaks of the Ganges - Benares
Benares, India - Cremation area on banks of the Ganges. Bodies wrapped in cloth await the ceremonial burning at the waters edge. circa 1920s

Background imageWrapped Collection: American Indians. Salute to a dead chief in the far North We

American Indians. Salute to a dead chief in the far North We
North America Indians in passing a burial place never omit to pay respect to the memory of a Chief who has gone to the happy hunting ground

Background imageWrapped Collection: Two little girls, well wrapped up against the cold, hear their first sermon in the village church

Two little girls, well wrapped up against the cold, hear their first sermon in the village church Date: 1886

Background imageWrapped Collection: SAXON BURIAL

SAXON BURIAL
Saxons bury their dead wrapped in a shroud, not in a coffin but in a grave lined with stones Date: circa 600

Background imageWrapped Collection: Die Dame

Die Dame of a woman wrapped in fur. The picture was eventually printed in black and white hardly larger than a postage stamp

Background imageWrapped Collection: Girl with collection of wrapped gifts

Girl with collection of wrapped gifts. Artwork by Flora White

Background imageWrapped Collection: A Birthday Present

A Birthday Present - pretty woman in winter clothes, holding a wrapped parcel. Date: circa 1890

Background imageWrapped Collection: Comic postcard, Dachshund wrapped round post Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dachshund wrapped round post Date: 20th century

Background imageWrapped Collection: A very grand-looking (and wealthy) elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair

A very grand-looking (and wealthy) elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair along with (possibly) her daughter. She is wrapped up warm with fur coat and elaborate leather hat

Background imageWrapped Collection: A rather grand-looking elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair along with her

A rather grand-looking elderly lady going out for a spin in her bath chair along with her daughter. She is wrapped up warm with furs, muff and elaborate black hat! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Front cover of The Bright Side of Xmas by Walter Emanuel designed by John Hassall

Front cover of The Bright Side of Xmas by Walter Emanuel designed by John Hassall. A Pickwickian style gentleman weighed down with a generous pile of Christmas gifts. Date: c.1930

Background imageWrapped Collection: Taking his word for it by John Hassall, motoring fashions

Taking his word for it by John Hassall, motoring fashions
" Come and let me introduce you to Lady Diana. Prettiest girl in London, old chap@. A satire on Edwardian motoring fashions from the drawing board of John Hassall

Background imageWrapped Collection: 44th Regiment at Gundamuck

44th Regiment at Gundamuck
In 1841 the 44th was in Kabul where uprising endangered the garrison. Constantly attacked, without shelter or food, the force waded in deep snow through narrow passes for four days trying to reach

Background imageWrapped Collection: Wilton Williams Idea of Comfort, taking a bath

Wilton Williams Idea of Comfort, taking a bath
A lady looks the picture of relaxation following a steaming hot bath. One of a series of illustrations done for Comfort Soap in the 1920s by leading illustrators of the day. Date: c.1925

Background imageWrapped Collection: Chap delighted with his parcel (Peak Freans Biscuit Box!)

Chap delighted with his parcel (Peak Freans Biscuit Box!)
A Young chap delighted to discover a parcel has arrived for him, containing a Peak Freans Biscuit Box! (or so says the hand-written message!!) Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Santa Claus with present on a Christmas postcard

Santa Claus with present on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus holding a present on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Girl wrapped in British flag with toy soldiers on floor, WW1

Girl wrapped in British flag with toy soldiers on floor, WW1
Girl wrapped in a British flag with toy soldiers in front of her on floor, First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn
Chief Hand Horn and his two wives in full traditional native American dress including beaded moccasins and leather belt. Hand Horn is wearing tights and a roach headdress

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn & his son

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn & his son
Chief Hand Horn and his son wearing full traditional native American dress including beaded moccasins, a leather belt and roach headdresses

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Chief Vien

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Vien
Chief Vien, wearing a western three- piece suit with a scarf is wrapped around his neck. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Chief Bull Head

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Bull Head
Chief Bull Head, two feathers in his hair, his braids are wrapped with fur and he is wearing traditional Native American necklaces.. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Wolf Chief

David Frances Barry photo - Wolf Chief
Wolf chief wearing traditional dress and jewellery, including a beaded necklace, earrings and rings. His hair styled in plaits wrapped with fur and cloth. Wolf is wrapped with a heavy blanket

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Chief Black Tongue

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Black Tongue
Chief Black Tongue of the Cheyenne tribe, wrapped in a blanket and holding a Head and Tail Fan traditionally used in ritual dance. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880

Background imageWrapped Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Chief Rain in the Face

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Rain in the Face
Chief Rain in the Face (1835𱹰 5) of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe, Sioux, Dakota, wearing a single feather in his hair

Background imageWrapped Collection: Months of the year. March

Months of the year. March
Mother & son wrapped up in the traditionally stormy month of March. Artist: Rie Cramer Date: circa 1926

Background imageWrapped Collection: The Burial of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore

The Burial of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore (1761-1809), commander of the British forces during the Spanish War (1808-1809), killed in the Battle of Corunna on 16 January 1809

Background imageWrapped Collection: Happy New Year Greetings postcard

Happy New Year Greetings postcard
circa 1905

Background imageWrapped Collection: Nurse on Telephone Date: 1948

Nurse on Telephone Date: 1948

Background imageWrapped Collection: Nurses bathing babies

Nurses bathing babies
Five nurses laughing as they bathe two newborn babies. Nurse on far left is holding baby in a bath, while nurse on far right holds baby wrapped in blanket. Date: circa 1931

Background imageWrapped Collection: Nurses bathing newborn babies

Nurses bathing newborn babies
Five nurses bathing two newborn babies in an unknown hospital. One baby is being held in a bath by a nurse wearing a long kerchief style cap

Background imageWrapped Collection: Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag Scarf, green

Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag Scarf, green
Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag (in green). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Background imageWrapped Collection: London ice carts 1857

London ice carts 1857
Long trains of ice-carts may be seen wending their way to the shops of purchasers to dispose of their freights. Ice-carts with good effect; labour

Background imageWrapped Collection: AMERICAN FLAG-SCARF

AMERICAN FLAG-SCARF
A young, blonde patriotic American girl in stars & stripes accessories of cap & scarf which is wrapped up high around her face. The flag livery is in reverse colours. Date: circa 1917

Background imageWrapped Collection: MEDIEVAL CHILDBIRTH 14C

MEDIEVAL CHILDBIRTH 14C
A nurse holds a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, while its mother rests in bed Date: 14th century

Background imageWrapped Collection: Dressed for Motoring

Dressed for Motoring
A family dressed for the ride - they are wrapped up in fur coats, headscarves and goggles. Date: 1909

Background imageWrapped Collection: WALKING IN SNOW

WALKING IN SNOW
A small girl walks in the snow beside a river, well wrapped up in hooded cape, muff, and gaiters Date: 1889

Background imageWrapped Collection: SACRED HEART OF JESUS

SACRED HEART OF JESUS
THE SACRED HEART Mary and Joseph have a dramatic aerial vision of their sons heart, bleeding, flaming, wrapped in thorns but lighting up the heavens

Background imageWrapped Collection: Izmir, Turkey - Jewish Traditional Mosaic making

Izmir, Turkey - Jewish Traditional Mosaic making
Storeroom for normal road cars at the Michelin pneumatic tyre factory. Date: 1907

Background imageWrapped Collection: Male Fashion - 1930s

Male Fashion - 1930s - matching suit and cape and long winter scarf. The short-crop haircut is very unusual. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Children watch snow through window at Christmas, French card

Children watch snow through window at Christmas, French card
French Christmas card featuring three children looking through a window at snow falling through the window outside. On the window sill or ledge are four perfectly wrapped presents. Date: c.1950s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Repeating Pattern - Girl in Stars and Stripes Scarf, green

Repeating Pattern - Girl in Stars and Stripes Scarf, green
Repeating Pattern - Girl in Stars and Stripes Scarf (in green). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Background imageWrapped Collection: A Nubian Girl - Egypt

A Nubian Girl - Egypt Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Advert for Mackintoshs carnival assortment de luxe 1931

Advert for Mackintoshs carnival assortment de luxe 1931
The gift for every stocking. Advert for Mackintoshs carnival assortment toffees and chocolates. Date: 1931

Background imageWrapped Collection: Indonesia - Java - Young girl puts on sarong

Indonesia - Java - Young girl puts on sarong
Indonesia - Java - Young girl puts on a sarong with a fine batik print. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWrapped Collection: Kuda Bux and one of his experiments

Kuda Bux and one of his experiments
Undated photograph of Kuda Bux and one of his experiments with " eyeless sight" : with head bandaged, he is duplicating shorthand characters drawn on a blackboard by Lucie Kay



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