Images Dated 22nd March 2012

Italy. Milan. Cathedral. Polychromed marble mosaics from Can

Italy. Milan. Cathedral. Gothic style. 15th century. Polychromed marble mosaics from Candoglia decorating the pavement inside the temple. The design dates back to the 16th century and is a work of Pellegrino Tibaldi. The paving work, however, were completed in the 20th century

© Thaliastock / Mary Evans

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Christmas sprites

Six little Christmas sprites peer over a wall, smiling cheekily. The card reveals that each one brings different Christmas wish: Peace, Joy, Christmas cheer, Health, Wealth and good luck for the New Year. Date: c. 1910

© Mary Evans Picture Library/TAH Collection

1910, 1910s, Babies, Baby, Christmas, Father, Helper, Helpers, Mini, Santa, Santas, Snow, Snowy, Sprite, Sprites, Xmas

Little girl with doll

A small girl dressed in a red coat and matching hat, wanders through her garden, delicately holding her precious little doll.
c. 1910

© Mary Evans Picture Library/TAH Collection

1910, 1910s, Child, Children, Doll, Dolls, Girl, Toy, Toys