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Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his retinue in Central AfricaEngraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (centre) and his retinue of local porters and hunters, marching across Africa in search of Dr. David Livingstone, 1871
Paris fashions for November, 1864A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border
Macintosh advertisement, 1891An advertisement for Macintosh waterproofs designed for men and women
Pierre Balmain with one of his designs, 1948Photograph showing Pierre Balmain presenting a pink and white petticoat, with gueppieres that helped to achieve a 48 centimetre waist, 1948
Permanent Hair-Waving machine, 1928Curls are attached by the flex to the chandelier-like electrical machine. This device was exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibion at the White City, 1928
Evans Vacuum Cap advertisement, 1906Advertisement for the Evans Vacuum Cap, an invention intented to promote the re-growth of hair, 1906
Sir Henry Morton Stanley with a Maxim Automatic Machine-GunEngraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-American journalist and explorer, sitting astride a Maxim Automatic Machine-gun, 1887
Dr. David Livingstone attacked by a lion, 1843Engraving showing David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary and explorer, being attacked by a lion in the Mabotsa Valley, Africa, 1843
Winter fashion accessories, 1927Illustration showing a silver fox stole, designed to fall down the side of one arm and reach to the wrist
The Theatre on board HMS Alert, British Arctic ExpeditioEngraving showing the theatre on board HMS Alert during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Plays were staged aboard the ship to keep up morale during the cold, dark winter months
Map of Smith Sound and Greenland, 1875Engraving showing a map of Smith Sound and Greenland, as it was known in May 1875
The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876Engraving showing the scene on the deck of HMS Discovery at the end of her Arctic expedition, Portsmouth, 1876
A Sectional Boat used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in AfricaEngraving of a sectional boat, used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) during his 1874 expedition to central Africa, being carried by a number of local porters
Tippoo Tib (1837-1905)Photograph of Tippoo Tib, then Chief of the Manyema, c.1887. His real name was Hamid ibn Mohammed and he was an African-Arab adventurer and warrior, who controlled a large section of Central Africa
The Dutch Arctic Expedition at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North SpitzEngraving showing members of the Dutch Arctic Expedition ashore at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North Spitzbergen during 1878. The expeditions schooner Willem Barents can be seen in the background
A Young Family waving goodbye to the British Arctic ExpeditiEngraving showing a young mother and two children waving farewell to the ships of the British Arctic Expedition, as they depart
A Funeral in the Ice, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876Engraving showing a funeral taking place in the Arctic, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
The Crew of HMS Alert Burning Guy Fawkes, November 1875Engraving showing the crew of HMS Alert burning a Guy Fawkes, during the British Arctic Expedition, 5th November 1875
HMS Alert towing HMS Discovery through Icebergs, BritishEngraving showing HMS Alert towing HMS Discovery through icebergs, with Disco Island in the background, as seen from HMS Valorous (left foreground) during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Pilgrims to Mecca in Ihram Clothing, mid-19th centuryEngraving showing the typical garb worn by pilgrims to Mecca in the mid-19th century
HMS Alert in the North Atlantic, 1876Engraving showing HMS Alert, her bow covered in ice, heading home to Great Britian at the end of the 1875-1876 Arctic Expedition
British Sailors meeting Greenland Women, Disco Island, 1875Engraving showing the scene as the Royal Navy sailors, of the British Arctic Expedition, attempt to charm some of the female inhabitants of Greenland, 1875
Equipment used in the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876Engraving showing a variety of equipment used during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Tents, small boats, cooking utensils and various cutting implements can be seen
Sledge Hauling, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876Engraving showing a sledging party hauling their load up a steep incline to reach a depot at Cape Rawson, British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Sledge Hauling, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876Engraving showing a sledging party hauling their sledge and invalided colleague, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, disguised as a Pathan, c.1853
Sir Samuel Baker (1821-1893)Engraving of Sir Samuel White Baker, the English explorer, pictured in 1873. Baker undertook extensive exploration of Central Africa, in search of the source of the Nile River, in the early 1860 s
HMS Alert caught in ice off Cape Beechey, 1875-1876Engraving showing HMS Alert caught in the ice, against the shore of Cape Beechey during the 1875-1876 British Arctic Expedition
The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1Engraving showing Western sledging party setting out from HMS Alert to explore the coast of Ellesmere Island, April 1876
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, pictured circa 1870
Sledging Party on the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876Engraving showing a sledging party making an overland journey between HMS Alert and HMS Discovery during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
The Look-Out or Crows Nest, British Arctic Expedition, 18Engraving showing the Look-out or Crows Nest at the top of the mainmast of one of the ships of the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
HMS Alert pushed aground by ice, Radmore Harbour, 1875-187Engraving showing HMS Alert as she was pushed ashore by the pressure of the ice surrounding her at Radmore Harbour, Kennedy Channel during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Ginger the dog attempting to board the ship, British ArcticEngraving showing the dog Ginger attempting to board one of the ships of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
The Look-out at the Mast-Head of HMS Alert, 1875Engraving showing the Look-out or Crows Nest at the top of the main-mast of HMS Alert during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
A Sledging Party in their Tent, British Arctic Expedition, 1Engraving showing a sledging party of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, in their tent at night
Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915)Engraving of Sir George Strong Nares, the Scottish naval commander and explorer, pictured in 1875 when he was a Royal Navy Captain in charge of the 1875-1876 British Arctic Expedition
The Funeral of Hans Christian Petersen, British Arctic ExpedEngraving showing the funeral of Hans Christian Petersen, the Danish interpreter, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Patent Reversible Lifeboat, 1875Engraving of a patent reversible lifeboat for ships, designed by Anderson and Burkinshaw of Bridlington Quay, 1875
HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, 1875Engraving showing HMS Alert (left) and HMS Discovery prior to their setting out on the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
The Deck of HMS Alert, British Arctic Expedition, 1875Engraving showing the weather deck of HMS Alert as it headed out for the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
A Fruit-Woman of CairoEngraving made from a painting by F. Goodall, entitled A Fruit-Woman of Cairo, exhibited at the New British Institution, 1875. Date: 1875
The Pandora in Peels Strait, 1875Engraving showing the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, in Peels Strait, 29th August 1875
The Greenland Division of Sledges, British Arctic ExpeditionEngraving showing the Greenland division of dog sledges commanded by Lieutenant Beaumont and Dr. Coppinger during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
A Typical Gondokoro Homestead, c. 1862Engraving showing two natives of Gondokoro in Southern Sudan, in front of their homestead, c.1862. The site of Gondokoro is near the modern-day city of Juba
Men of the British Arctic Expedition cutting a channel throuEngraving showing the men of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, cutting a channel through the ice for their ship to follow
A Sledging Party Camping for the Night, British Arctic ExpedEngraving showing a sledging party setting up camp for the night, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Whale Gun and Snow-shoe, 1875Engraving of a typical harpoon gun, used for shooting whales or walrus in the Arctic region, and a patent snow-shoe or ski, 1875
Lady Florence Baker (1841-1916)Engraving of Lady Florence Baker, the wife of Sir Samuel White Baker, the English explorer, pictured in 1873
Starting a Sledge Journey, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1Engraving showing a sledging party preparing for an overland journey during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
A Dog Sledge of the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876Engraving showing a dog sledge and men of the British Arctic Expedition travelling over the ice between HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, 1876
Walrus Hunting during the Pandora Arctic Expedition, 1876Engraving showing the crew of the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, using the ships boats to shoot walruses in Arctic waters, 1876
HMS Alert and HMS Discovery seen from the deck of HMS VEngraving showing HMS Alert and HMS Discovery (both in the background) parting company with HMS Valorous (foreground) at the beginning of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
On the Ponte della Paglia: Going to the CouncilEngraving from a painting by H.Wallis, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1876, entitled On the Ponte della Paglia: Going to the Council
Sir Samuel Baker (1821-1893)Photograph of Sir Samuel White Baker, the English explorer, pictured in c.1876. Baker undertook exploration of Central Africa, in search of the source of the Nile River, in the early 1860 s
The Dutch Arctic Exploration Ship Willem Barents, 1878Engraving of the schooner Willem Barents in the drift ice, during the Dutch Arctic Expedition of 1878
HMS Discovery and HMS Alert, 1875Engraving showing HMS Discovery (on left) and HMS Alert, seen just prior to the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Sledging Party cooking lunch, British Arctic Expedition, 187Engraving showing a sledging party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876, preparing to have their lunch
The Skating Rink at the Winter Quarters of HMS DiscoveryEngraving showing the skating rink that was created beside the winter quarters of HMS Discovery during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
Stanley and Tippoo Tib leaving Matadi, 1887Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (centre right on horse) and Tippoo Tib (1837-1905) (right of Stanley, with sword) leaving Matadi, on the Congo river, 1887
Queen Victoria visiting HMS Resolute, Cowes, 1856Engraving showing Queen Victoria of Great Britain boarding the Arctic exploration ship HMS Resolute in Cowes Harbour, 15th December 1856
Summer head-wear, 1926Cyclamen coloured hemp straw trimmed with flowers and velvet ribbon. This design was produced by Woolland Bros of Knightsbridge in 1926
September fashions, 1923A well cut travelling three piece suit, made of a wide check pattern
William John Wills (1834-1861)Engraving of William John Wills, the Australian surveyor and explorer, pictured in 1860. Wills was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1852, joining the staff of Melbournes observatory
The Last Entry in Dr. David Livingstones Notebook, 1873Engraving showing the last entries in Dr. David Livingstones notebook
Ladies fashion, June 1906Illustration showin a black muslin frock, with white lining, trimmed with bands of lace between the frills of muslin
A moleskin coat, 1926Illustration showing a moleskin coat design, 1926. The coat was 45 inches long and was available at The City Fur Store, for a reduced price of 25 guineas
The Funeral of Dr. David Livingstone, Westminster Abbey, 187Engraving showing the funeral of Dr. David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary and explorer, which was held in Westminster Abbey, April 1874
Ann Michelle Hat Design, 1955Illustration showing a vivid green pedal straw hat, which framed the face with its curved brim, 1955
Ladies fashions for September 1923A black and white faconne made the skirt of this outfit a stylish contrast to the navy cloth coat. The coat was finished with a trim of silver braid and fur
Head-wear fashions for Spring 1939A navy toadstool hat in coarse staw with deep red and white roses decorating the crown, 1939
Headwear fashion, 1964Illustration showing a design by Reed Crawford made of tiny pink-petalled daisies massed on the crown and a shallow brim of yellow straw, 1964
Maggy Rouff Spring Fashion Show, 1948Madame Maggy Besancaon de Wagner adjusting the necklace on one of her models, 1948. In 1947 Christian Dior created a sensational collection labelled the New Look
Dr. Livingstone being carried during his last exploration, MEngraving showing the sick Dr. David Livingstone (1813-1873), Scottish missionary and explorer, being carried during the last days of his life
John McDouall Stuart (1815-1866)Engraving of John McDouall Stuart, the Australian explorer, pictured in 1863
The Aerophore Breathing Apparatus, 1874Engraving of the Aerophore Breathing Apparatus, invented by the French engineer M. Denayrouze, 1874
James Augustus Grant (1827-1892)Engraving showing Captain James Augustus Grant, the Scottish soldier and explorer, pictured in 1863
Headwear Fashion, 1964Illustration showing a natural woven straw hat with a high crown and a large white rose
Swimwear Fashion for 1956Illustration showing a classic all-in-one bathing suit, made from batiste, in white with a wide yellow band on the skirt
The Wave Hairstyle, 1926A permanently waved hairstyle by Feminix salon, Piccadilly, London, 1926
Womens Wartime Fashion, 1940Illustration showing a yellow paper panama trimmed with a green velvet ribbon. The design was decorated with various types of fruit and flowers
Ladies fashion for September 1923Illustration showing a dress of black satin, veiled with black and silver lace
Maggy Rouff Spring Fashion Show, 1948A white organdie evening gown with large white polka dots. The slender waistline was accentuated by the fullness of the skirt
Head-wear fashions for Spring 1939A hat made of royal blue grosgrain, extravagantly decorated with a blue veil, 1939
