Images Dated 16th August 2004 (page 2)

Lady Florence Baker (1841-1916)
Engraving of Lady Florence Baker, the wife of Sir Samuel White Baker, the English explorer, pictured in 1873. Lady Baker joined her husband on his extensive exploration of Central Africa

Starting a Sledge Journey, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1
Engraving showing a sledging party preparing for an overland journey during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two

A Dog Sledge of the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876
Engraving 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, 1876
Engraving 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 V
Engraving 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 Council
Engraving 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, 1878
Engraving of the schooner Willem Barents in the drift ice, during the Dutch Arctic Expedition of 1878. This expedition, commanded by Lieutenant de Bruyne, explored Jan Mayen Island, Spitzbergen

HMS Discovery and HMS Alert, 1875
Engraving showing HMS Discovery (on left) and HMS Alert, seen just prior to the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two

Sledging Party cooking lunch, British Arctic Expedition, 187
Engraving showing a sledging party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876, preparing to have their lunch. In the foreground can be seen their sledge with various equipment attached

The Skating Rink at the Winter Quarters of HMS Discovery
Engraving 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, 1887
Engraving 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, 1856
Engraving showing Queen Victoria of Great Britain boarding the Arctic exploration ship HMS Resolute in Cowes Harbour, 15th December 1856

Summer head-wear, 1926
Cyclamen coloured hemp straw trimmed with flowers and velvet ribbon. This design was produced by Woolland Bros of Knightsbridge in 1926

September fashions, 1923
A 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, 1873
Engraving showing the last entries in Dr. David Livingstones notebook. Born in Lanarkshire in 1813, the Scottish missionary

Ladies fashion, June 1906
Illustration showin a black muslin frock, with white lining, trimmed with bands of lace between the frills of muslin

A moleskin coat, 1926
Illustration 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, 187
Engraving 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, 1955
Illustration showing a vivid green pedal straw hat, which framed the face with its curved brim, 1955

Ladies fashions for September 1923
A 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 1939
A navy toadstool hat in coarse staw with deep red and white roses decorating the crown, 1939

Headwear fashion, 1964
Illustration 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, 1948
Madame 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, M
Engraving 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. Born in Fife, Scotland, Stuart made six expeditions to the Australian interior between 1855 and 1862

The Aerophore Breathing Apparatus, 1874
Engraving of the Aerophore Breathing Apparatus, invented by the French engineer M. Denayrouze, 1874. Denayrouze designed this compressed air breathing machine for use in exploring mines full of

James Augustus Grant (1827-1892)
Engraving showing Captain James Augustus Grant, the Scottish soldier and explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 John Hanning Speke

Headwear Fashion, 1964
Illustration showing a natural woven straw hat with a high crown and a large white rose

Swimwear Fashion for 1956
Illustration showing a classic all-in-one bathing suit, made from batiste, in white with a wide yellow band on the skirt

The Wave Hairstyle, 1926
A permanently waved hairstyle by Feminix salon, Piccadilly, London, 1926. Shingled or bobbed hair became universally popular during the 1920 s, a reflection of womens new-found freedom

Womens Wartime Fashion, 1940
Illustration 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 1923
Illustration showing a dress of black satin, veiled with black and silver lace

Maggy Rouff Spring Fashion Show, 1948
A 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 1939
A hat made of royal blue grosgrain, extravagantly decorated with a blue veil, 1939

Tippoo Tibs Ivory Store at Stanley Falls, Lualaba River, c
Photograph of Tippoo Tibs Ivory Store at Stanley Falls on the Lualaba River, c.1887. Stanley Falls are now known as the Boyoma Falls and are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dr. David Livingstone (1813-1873)
Engraving of Dr. David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, published in 1874. The discoverer of Victoria Falls

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and Dr. David Livingstone Reading N
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on left, seated) and David Livingstone (1813-1873) (on right, seated) reading newspapers at Ujiji, Tanganyika, 1871

Paris Race Dresses, 1926
Three stylish dresses, designed for wearing at the races, 1926. On left: A suit of rose alpaca, embellished with a white motif, worn with a white blouse and a neat black tie

John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant speaking at the
Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) (standing, left) and Captain James Augustus Grant (1827-1892) (standing, right) being welcomed at the Royal Geographical Society, London

Dr. Livingstone reading the Bible to some of his African hel
Engraving of Dr. David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary and explorer, reading the Bible to some of his African helpers

Head-wear fashions for May 1850
Illustration showing a straw bonnet, ornamented with fine open straw work, May 1850

Ladies Tea-gown fashion, 1899
A tea-gown of silk embroidered in various colours, made up over a silk muslin and trimmed with lace

Aertex advertisement, 1906
An advertisement showing the styles of shirts and underwear made from Aertex, 1906

Swimwear knitting pattern, 1948
Illustration showing a honey and white striped, all-in-one bathing suit knitting pattern, 1948

Summer fashion for 1956
Illustration showing a heavily ribbed white wool cardigan with no fastening. It was trimmed with navy blue and is shown with a white skirt and navy sweater

Sir Henry Morton Stanley leaving Yambuya Camp during the Emi
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on right, wearing dark jacket) setting out from Yambuya Camp on the 28th June 1887 during the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition

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