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Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his retinue in Central Africa

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his retinue in Central Africa
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Paris fashions for November, 1864

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Macintosh advertisement, 1891

Macintosh advertisement, 1891
An advertisement for Macintosh waterproofs designed for men and women

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Pierre Balmain with one of his designs, 1948

Pierre Balmain with one of his designs, 1948
Photograph showing Pierre Balmain presenting a pink and white petticoat, with gueppieres that helped to achieve a 48 centimetre waist, 1948

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Permanent Hair-Waving machine, 1928

Permanent Hair-Waving machine, 1928
Curls 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Evans Vacuum Cap advertisement, 1906

Evans Vacuum Cap advertisement, 1906
Advertisement for the Evans Vacuum Cap, an invention intented to promote the re-growth of hair, 1906

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sir Henry Morton Stanley with a Maxim Automatic Machine-Gun

Sir Henry Morton Stanley with a Maxim Automatic Machine-Gun
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-American journalist and explorer, sitting astride a Maxim Automatic Machine-gun, 1887

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Dr. David Livingstone attacked by a lion, 1843

Dr. David Livingstone attacked by a lion, 1843
Engraving showing David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary and explorer, being attacked by a lion in the Mabotsa Valley, Africa, 1843

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Winter fashion accessories, 1927

Winter fashion accessories, 1927
Illustration showing a silver fox stole, designed to fall down the side of one arm and reach to the wrist

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Theatre on board HMS Alert, British Arctic Expeditio

The Theatre on board HMS Alert, British Arctic Expeditio
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Map of Smith Sound and Greenland, 1875

Map of Smith Sound and Greenland, 1875
Engraving showing a map of Smith Sound and Greenland, as it was known in May 1875. Much of the map is erroneous or missing in detail

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876

The Scene on the Deck of HMS Discovery at Portsmouth, 1876
Engraving showing the scene on the deck of HMS Discovery at the end of her Arctic expedition, Portsmouth, 1876. In 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: A Sectional Boat used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in Africa

A Sectional Boat used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in Africa
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Tippoo Tib (1837-1905)

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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Dutch Arctic Expedition at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North Spitz

The Dutch Arctic Expedition at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North Spitz
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: A Young Family waving goodbye to the British Arctic Expediti

A Young Family waving goodbye to the British Arctic Expediti
Engraving showing a young mother and two children waving farewell to the ships of the British Arctic Expedition, as they depart

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: A Funeral in the Ice, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876

A Funeral in the Ice, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving showing a funeral taking place in the Arctic, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Crew of HMS Alert Burning Guy Fawkes, November 1875

The Crew of HMS Alert Burning Guy Fawkes, November 1875
Engraving showing the crew of HMS Alert burning a Guy Fawkes, during the British Arctic Expedition, 5th November 1875. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: HMS Alert towing HMS Discovery through Icebergs, British

HMS Alert towing HMS Discovery through Icebergs, British
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Pilgrims to Mecca in Ihram Clothing, mid-19th century

Pilgrims to Mecca in Ihram Clothing, mid-19th century
Engraving showing the typical garb worn by pilgrims to Mecca in the mid-19th century. Ihram is the intention to perform Hajj or Umrah and show devotion to Allah

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: HMS Alert in the North Atlantic, 1876

HMS Alert in the North Atlantic, 1876
Engraving showing HMS Alert, her bow covered in ice, heading home to Great Britian at the end of the 1875-1876 Arctic Expedition

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: British Sailors meeting Greenland Women, Disco Island, 1875

British Sailors meeting Greenland Women, Disco Island, 1875
Engraving showing the scene as the Royal Navy sailors, of the British Arctic Expedition, attempt to charm some of the female inhabitants of Greenland, 1875

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Equipment used in the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876

Equipment used in the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sledge Hauling, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876

Sledge Hauling, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving showing a sledging party hauling their load up a steep incline to reach a depot at Cape Rawson, British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sledge Hauling, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876

Sledge Hauling, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving showing a sledging party hauling their sledge and invalided colleague, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853

Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853
Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, disguised as a Pathan, c.1853

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sir Samuel Baker (1821-1893)

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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: HMS Alert caught in ice off Cape Beechey, 1875-1876

HMS Alert caught in ice off Cape Beechey, 1875-1876
Engraving showing HMS Alert caught in the ice, against the shore of Cape Beechey during the 1875-1876 British Arctic Expedition

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1

The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1
Engraving showing Western sledging party setting out from HMS Alert to explore the coast of Ellesmere Island, April 1876. Led by Lieutenant Aldrich this party explored 220 miles of the northern shore

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, pictured circa 1870. A master of up to 30 languages

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sledging Party on the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876

Sledging Party on the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving showing a sledging party making an overland journey between HMS Alert and HMS Discovery during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Look-Out or Crows Nest, British Arctic Expedition, 18

The Look-Out or Crows Nest, British Arctic Expedition, 18
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: HMS Alert pushed aground by ice, Radmore Harbour, 1875-187

HMS Alert pushed aground by ice, Radmore Harbour, 1875-187
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Ginger the dog attempting to board the ship, British Arctic

Ginger the dog attempting to board the ship, British Arctic
Engraving showing the dog Ginger attempting to board one of the ships of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Ginger, like all the dogs of the expedition

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Look-out at the Mast-Head of HMS Alert, 1875

The Look-out at the Mast-Head of HMS Alert, 1875
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: A Sledging Party in their Tent, British Arctic Expedition, 1

A Sledging Party in their Tent, British Arctic Expedition, 1
Engraving showing a sledging party of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, in their tent at night. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915)

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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Funeral of Hans Christian Petersen, British Arctic Exped

The Funeral of Hans Christian Petersen, British Arctic Exped
Engraving showing the funeral of Hans Christian Petersen, the Danish interpreter, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Patent Reversible Lifeboat, 1875

Patent Reversible Lifeboat, 1875
Engraving of a patent reversible lifeboat for ships, designed by Anderson and Burkinshaw of Bridlington Quay, 1875. The lifeboat could be used either way up

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, 1875

HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, 1875
Engraving showing HMS Alert (left) and HMS Discovery prior to their setting out on the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Deck of HMS Alert, British Arctic Expedition, 1875

The Deck of HMS Alert, British Arctic Expedition, 1875
Engraving showing the weather deck of HMS Alert as it headed out for the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Husky dogs

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: A Fruit-Woman of Cairo

A Fruit-Woman of Cairo
Engraving made from a painting by F. Goodall, entitled A Fruit-Woman of Cairo, exhibited at the New British Institution, 1875. Date: 1875

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Pandora in Peels Strait, 1875

The Pandora in Peels Strait, 1875
Engraving showing the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, in Peels Strait, 29th August 1875. The Pandora was used by Sir Allen Young in two attempts between 1875 and 1876 to find the Northwest Passage

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: The Greenland Division of Sledges, British Arctic Expedition

The Greenland Division of Sledges, British Arctic Expedition
Engraving showing the Greenland division of dog sledges commanded by Lieutenant Beaumont and Dr. Coppinger during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: A Typical Gondokoro Homestead, c. 1862

A Typical Gondokoro Homestead, c. 1862
Engraving 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

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Men of the British Arctic Expedition cutting a channel throu

Men of the British Arctic Expedition cutting a channel throu
Engraving showing the men of the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, cutting a channel through the ice for their ship to follow

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: A Sledging Party Camping for the Night, British Arctic Exped

A Sledging Party Camping for the Night, British Arctic Exped
Engraving showing a sledging party setting up camp for the night, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two

Background imageImages Dated 16th August 2004: Whale Gun and Snow-shoe, 1875

Whale Gun and Snow-shoe, 1875
Engraving of a typical harpoon gun, used for shooting whales or walrus in the Arctic region, and a patent snow-shoe or ski, 1875



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