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Generals and others, end of First World WarGenerals and others of various European allied nations, in a group photograph taken at the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1918
Georges Clemenceau with Generals Mordacq and HumbertGeorges Clemenceau, French Prime Minister, visiting General Mordacq and General Humbert of the French Army towards the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1918
Madeleine Carroll as Queen Carolina Matilda of DenmarkEdith Madeleine Carroll (1906 - 1987), British born actress and star of The Thirty-Nine Steps, pictured in the lead role of Queen Caroline Matilda
Music by King Charles IMusic and lyrics by King Charles I entitled Mark How The Blushful Morn accompanied by a stylised illustration depicting the King playing the cello while seated on the throne
1930s cocktail barA group of glamorous friends enjoy each others company at a hotel cocktail bar in 1934. Date: 1934
Sketch front cover - Lady Pamela Smith as CamargoLADY PAMELA SMITH (1915 - 1982), younger daughter of the 1st earl of Birkenhead. In 1936 she married Hon. William Michael Berry, Baron Hartwell, and was later styled Baroness Hartwell
The Sketch Christmas Number by Charles RobinsonSecondary front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring an illustration by Charles Robinson of a young woman in an 18th century dress looking with wonder at a figurine
1850s woman smoking - flouting conventionA charming water colour of an early female smoker, very much a flouter of the conventions of her day. Date: 1850s
Music by King Henry VIIIMusic and lyrics written by King Henry VIII entitled Passetyme with Goode Company (The Kynges Balade) accompanied by a stylised illustration showing The King conducting a group of musicians
Countess of WarwickSociety beauty, the Countess of Warwick, wife of the seventh Earl and formerly Miss Rose Bingham featured in an exhibition of photographic portraits by Peter North in 1934 called Significant
Mrs Charles Sweeny with Mr Eustace StoreyMrs Charles Sweeny, formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll (1912 - 1993) pictured at the Golf Ball with Mr Eustace Storey
Granpop Gets Down to Brass Tacks by Lawson WoodHumorous illustration by Lawson Wood featuring his orang utan character, Granpop, descending a ladder only to stand painfully on some brass tacks. His porcine companion seems to find this hilarious
Sketch front cover with Greta Garbo, 1934Greta Garbo reflected in quadruple wearing a Chinese-influenced dress of white blister crepe with jade and silver ornaments on the shoulders
Lady Elizabeth Petre by Madame YevondeThe Hon. Elizabeth Petre, born 1915, photographed in fashionable high-necked jacket and cap of corduroy by Madame Yevonde shortly before her marriage to Mr Robert Healing. Date: 1934
Silver Mining / Peru 1869An apire or ore-bearer in the silver mines at Cerro de Pasco, Peru. Date: 1869
Peru / Cuzco 17CCuzco: general view Date: 17th century
Japan / Nagoya Castle 1900Nagoya Castle, built in 1612, mostly destroyed during the Second World War, and rebuilt during the 1950s. Date: circa 1900
Sir William HamiltonSIR WILLIAM HAMILTON diplomat and antiquary, notably in Italy : widely known for his marriage to Emma, but a serious scholar in his own right Date: 1730 - 1803
Pauline-Marie JaricotPAULINE-MARIE JARICOT French lady, miraculously healed by Saint Philomena, subsequently founded La Propagation de la Foi to support foreign missions Date: 1799 - 1862
King Henry III and De MontfordHenry III, caught in a storm, seeks refuge at De Montfords house, saying " I fear thunder and lightning, but I fear thee more than all the thunder and lightning in the world"
Pierrot EntertainersA seaside concert party group of pierrot entertainers Date: early 20th century
Armada GalleonAn Armada Galleon Date: 1588
Aristocracy / BallBall at Mansion House Date: 1870