Images Dated 2013 November

Design for Wallpaper in blue and white

Design for Wallpaper in blue and white, with snowdrops in art nouveau style. Pencil and Gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio.
1895

© MODA/Mary Evans Picture Library

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Suffragette W.S.P.U Holloway Brooch

The Holloway Brooch, designed by Sylvia Pankhurst, for presentation to W.S.P.U released prisoners. It depicts the portcullis symbol of the House of Commons with chains and broad arrows in purple, white and green. It was known as the Victoria Cross of the Union, and was first issued in 1909. Date: 1909

© The March of the Women Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th Reg

An action during the Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th (Rifle) Regiment acting as snipers, 1810 (c).Watercolour attributed to Denis Dighton, 1810 (c).Staff officers in the foreground viewing the scene through a telescope, 1810 (c).Associated with Peninsular War (1808-1814). Date: 1810

© The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library

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