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Petticoat Lane magicianAt Petticoat Lane, the London market, a young girl gazes up at a street performer wearing a turban who appears to be in the middle of a conjuring trick
Illuminated illustration of Florence, showing the Duomo. Date: c.1910
Portrait of two young women in a fan motif Date: c.1910
A couple gaze longingly at each other Date: c.1910
Children outside a house in Ypres, France c.1910
Petticoat Lane escapologistAn escapologist is prepared by his assistant for another performance, entertaining the crowds at Petticoat Lane market, London, on a Sunday morning Date: 1945
An Oar-Some Thought by Leo CheneyA couple relax together in a boat, despite being oar-less. Date: 1927
Max and Moritz stealing roast chickens from an old ladys house, 1865 Date: 1865
Advert for mens evening clothes 1930Advertisement for mens evening clothes by Austin Reeds of Regent Street. 1930
Smelling fragranceA woman is introduced to the intoxicating scent of George IV Lavender Water, Made for a king, fit for a Queen. Date: 1927
Bystander masthead design, 1927 - Beach sceneIllustration for the Bystander masthead showing a 1920s woman reclining on a beach while her friends enjoy splashing about in the sea. Date: 1927
Maid presents dry-cleaned dress to a ladyA lady looks delighted as a maid presents her with a frock that has paid a visit to Achille Serre Ltd, the famous cleaners and dyers. Date: 1927
Robinsons Barley Water advertisement, 1927Advertisement for Robinsons patent barley water with lemon, refreshing tennis players since the 1920s. Date: 1927
The Return of the Native by Webster MurrayA bearded bohemian type appears in a cafe, making the rest of its patrons appear considerably less bohemian. Date: 1927
The Green Cloak by Albert BaileyPortrait of a woman wearing a dramatic green cloak and huge hat by Albert Bailey whose haughty and fashionable women were a hallmark of his work during the 1920s. Date: 1927
Florenz TamaraThe dancer Tamara, who, with her partner Addison Fowler was one of the leading exponents of Spanish style ballroom dancing at cabaret venues in America and Europe
Max and MoritzThe mischievous Max and Moritz, causing havoc wherever they go, 1865 Date: 1865
Frozen Food TesterA member of the Ministry of Food, Scientific Advisors Division, conducts a test on a railway container of quick frozen fish, etc. Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1950s
Music at home, 1876They struck up a part song of a wild, pathetic character, with a long drawn out refrain in a minor key." A group of senior people gather round the piano and sing a sad song. 1876
Music at home - Childrens Christmas CarolA woman seated on a couch plays the guitar whilst two little girls sing Christmas carols from a music book. Some holly and mistletoe in a vase complete the festive scene. 1885
Music at home, 1903The Modern Husband by Dudley Hardy. 1903
Recreation - Music at home, 1881A lady sits at the piano, and accompanies a singing man. 1881
Music at home, 1883A lady plays the piano by candlelight, whilst a portly gentleman with a monocle sings along. 1883
Music at home, 1894A gentleman sings along to the piano at a late Victorian evening party. 1894
Music at home, 1906A young lady sporting a straw boater sings, whilst a serious-looking senior chap accompanies on the piano. 1906
Lifting up the KeepnetChecking how many fish are in the keepnet at the end of a days angling Date: 1950s
GOAT & GIRL 1950SA girl feeds a goat. Date: 1950s
Angrave at WorkBruce Angrave making paper models for Land traveller. Date: 1950s
Pier Fishing / BrightonFishing from the pier, Brighton Date: 1962
New Year Clover CartA pretty lady wishes you a Happy New Year as she drives a cart loaded with clover for good luck. Date: 1907
Sculptor at WorkA sculptor at work on his latest contribution to art. Date: 1950s
Goat / Harefield SchoolA boy and a frisky goat at Harefield School, Middlesex. Date: 1959
Boy and Clover - 2A boy stands in the snow holding a very large four- leaved clover Date: 1910
Jacobs Ladder / German MsTwo illustrations depicting Jacobs dream and his subsequent ladder
Bandits Attack Train / C20Train-robbers attack a luggage van, wound two of the staff. Date: 1907
Four-Leaf CloverThe four leaves of this clover each carry a romantic picture representing happiness... Date: circa 1910
Child & HorseshoeGirl with a horseshoe to wish a Good Year - a few months later World War One began... Date: 1914
Jacobs DreamJacob dreams of a ladder leading to heaven
Orang-Outang Looks at USAn orang-outang looks through the mesh... Date: 1950s
Zebra at WhipsnadeWHIPSNADE : a pair of zebras make friends with the visitors. Date: 1961
Tenby Gymkhana 1960SCompetitors in a gymkhana at Dinbych-y-pysgod (Tenby), Wales, Date: 1960s
Finishing TouchesA gentleman adjusts his companions breeches in her riding boots. Date: 1950s
Boy with CloverA boy carries a basket of four-leaf clover which will surely bring you good luck during the year to come... Date: 1909
Dog and CloverNew Year terrier with four leaf clovers Date: 1900
Advert for Bon Ami powderBon Ami - gives nickel the glow of polished silver, a damp cloth, a bit of a rub, a moments wait while the magic-white cloud foams..... then whisk