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Background imageDisplaying Collection: Cognoscenti in a Room hung with Pictures, c1620

Cognoscenti in a Room hung with Pictures, c1620. In the left foreground men round a table under an open casement window with leaded lights examine books, prints and scientific instruments

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte Lecomte

Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte Lecomte
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Tokyo firemen, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Tokyo firemen, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Tokyo firemen, between c1915 and c1920

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Tokyo Firemen's Exhibition, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Tokyo Firemen's Exhibition, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Tokyo Firemen's Exhibition, between c1915 and c1920. Shows firemen in Tokyo giving an exhibition near the Shinobazo pond in Tokyo's Ueno Park

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Police Overpowering prisoner, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Police Overpowering prisoner, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Police Overpowering prisoner, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Experiments with new life-saving apparatus on the Thames, 1869. Creator: Unknown

Experiments with new life-saving apparatus on the Thames, 1869. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with new life-saving apparatus on the Thames, 1869. Demonstration of '...Captain J. B. Stoner's apparatus for saving life at sea in case of shipwreck...Captain Stoner is an officer of

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Professor Tyndall lecturing at the Royal Institution, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Professor Tyndall lecturing at the Royal Institution, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Professor Tyndall lecturing at the Royal Institution [in London], 1870. Professor Tyndall, ...after explaining the apparatus termed a " contact- breaker

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Four turkeys, 1615-1653. Creator: Simon de Vlieger

Four turkeys, 1615-1653. Creator: Simon de Vlieger
Four turkeys, 1615-1653

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Untying Otto after 45 yd. swim - hands and feet tied, (1910?). Creator: Bain News Service

Untying Otto after 45 yd. swim - hands and feet tied, (1910?). Creator: Bain News Service
Untying Otto after 45 yd. swim - hands and feet tied, (1910?). Shows Vice Commodore Edward F. Otto, who gave swimming exhibitions in the New York City area with his hands tied behind his back

Background imageDisplaying Collection: L.I.R.R. Food Train, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

L.I.R.R. Food Train, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
L.I.R.R. Food Train, 1918. The Long Island Railroad "Victory Special" demonstration car, organized by the women of the Long Island Food Reserve Battalion during World War I

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham - photography by aid of the Magnesium Light

Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham - photography by aid of the Magnesium Light, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the British Association at Birmingham - photography by aid of the Magnesium Light - a sketch at the soiree at the Townhall, 1865

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Mabel Garrison, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Mabel Garrison, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Mabel Garrison, 1917. Soprano opera singer Mabel Garrison Siemonn (1886-1963), digging a spade into the ground at a demonstration garden next to the U.S.S

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Woman Lifting Infant to Cell Window, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Woman Lifting Infant to Cell Window, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Woman Lifting Infant to Cell Window, mid 19th century

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Interior from an Art Collection. Creator: Per Hillestrom

Interior from an Art Collection. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Interior from an Art Collection, Unknown date. Additional Info: A window to the past. Which lets the beholder look straight into 18th-century life and salons

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Un Guerrier électrisé, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier

Un Guerrier électrisé, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Guerrier electrise, 1844. An Electrified Warrior. Le Physicien: Tel est, messieurs, l'effet veritablement extraordinaire de la pile de Volta!'

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Gerard van Honthorst Showing the Drawings of his Pupil Louise of Bohemia to Amalia van Solms, 1854

Gerard van Honthorst Showing the Drawings of his Pupil Louise of Bohemia to Amalia van Solms, 1854

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Cheating at Cards, c.1650-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer

Cheating at Cards, c.1650-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
Cheating at Cards, c.1650-1668

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Displaying peacock and two turkeys, 1873-1917. Creator: Theo van Hoytema

Displaying peacock and two turkeys, 1873-1917. Creator: Theo van Hoytema
Displaying peacock and two turkeys, 1873-1917

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; un des echevins de Liege presente a la foule le... 1919

Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; un des echevins de Liege presente a la foule le... 1919
Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; un des echevins de Liege presente a la foule le coussin d'or, sur lequel M Poincare a epingle la croix de la Legion d'honneur, 1919

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-1680. Creator: Godfried Schalcken

Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-1680. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Woman Selling Herrings, 1675-1680

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Floraison du Cactus-grandiflorus... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Floraison du Cactus-grandiflorus... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Floraison du Cactus-grandiflorus... 19th century. Flowering of the Cactus-grandiflorus

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Bust of a Young Woman. Creator: Cornelis Bega

Bust of a Young Woman. Creator: Cornelis Bega
Bust of a Young Woman

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Minerva Teaching a Young Artist, illustration for the Catalogue historique du Cabinet by Mariette

Minerva Teaching a Young Artist, illustration for the Catalogue historique du Cabinet by Mariette, n.d

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Woman with Text Panel, 1540-1570. Creator: Circle of Lambert Sustris

Woman with Text Panel, 1540-1570. Creator: Circle of Lambert Sustris
Woman with Text Panel, 1540-1570

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917

Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917

Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Fort McHenry - Groups, 1917

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Mrs. Van H. Manning, U.S. Bureau of Mines, Left, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917

Mrs. Van H. Manning, U.S. Bureau of Mines, Left, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Van H
Mrs. Van H. Manning, U.S. Bureau of Mines, Left, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Mary Z. Manning, widow of Vannoy Hartrog Manning, demonstrates treatment of injured miner

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917
Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Laughing Girl Showing a Small Picture of a Nude Woman Seen from Behind, 1618-1671

Laughing Girl Showing a Small Picture of a Nude Woman Seen from Behind, 1618-1671

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Marshal-Admiral...Togo Heihachiro and Captain John H. Gibbons, U.S.Navy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1911

Marshal-Admiral...Togo Heihachiro and Captain John H. Gibbons, U.S.Navy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1911
Marshal-Admiral the Marquis Togo Heihachiro and Captain John H. Gibbons, U.S.Navy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1911. [Togo was admiral of the fleet in the Imperial Japanese Navy

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Making Fire, 1911. [Bushcraft demonstration: scout using a bow drill to start a fire]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Demonstration, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Demonstration, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Demonstration, 1911. [Bushcraft demonstration: scouts possibly using a bow drill to start a fire]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. [Tourniquet]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. [Improvised stretcher made from two poles and clothing]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Fruit Bottling, 1943. Creator: Unknown

Fruit Bottling, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Fruit Bottling, 1943. British women contribute to the war effort. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The joruri, Nure tsubame negura no karakasa, from the series Joruri libretti (Joruri... c. 1804/06)

The joruri, Nure tsubame negura no karakasa, from the series Joruri libretti (Joruri... c. 1804/06)
The joruri, Nure tsubame negura no karakasa, from the series Joruri libretti (Joruri-bon) (Nure tsubame negura no karakasa, Osome, Hisamatsu), Japan, c. 1804/06

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers), 1879. Creator: Gaston la Touche

Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers), 1879. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers), 1879

Background imageDisplaying Collection: A Canning Demonstration at a Women's Institute Meeting, 1943. Creator: Unknown

A Canning Demonstration at a Women's Institute Meeting, 1943. Creator: Unknown
A Canning Demonstration at a Women's Institute Meeting, 1943. British women contribute to the war effort. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Carved Wood Doll, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner

Carved Wood Doll, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Carved Wood Doll, c. 1937

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Woven Textile: Technique Demonstration, 1935/1942. Creator: Dorothea Bates

Woven Textile: Technique Demonstration, 1935/1942. Creator: Dorothea Bates
Woven Textile: Technique Demonstration, 1935/1942

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The International Exhibition: centrifugal pump by Easton, Amos, and Co... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: centrifugal pump by Easton, Amos, and Co... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: centrifugal pump by Easton, Amos, and Co. - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Two Sami men, 1890-1900. Creator: Helene Edlund

Two Sami men, 1890-1900. Creator: Helene Edlund
Two Sami men, 1890-1900. Studio portrait, hand-coloured

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The International Exhibition: Besley's type-casting machine... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Besley's type-casting machine... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Besley's type-casting machine - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. Machine...exhibited by Messrs

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Shows method of pulling tomarack stump, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Shows method of pulling tomarack stump, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Shows method of pulling tomarack stump. Drilling hole for dynamite with auger. Box holds powder, fuse caps, wire. Bonner County, Idaho

Background imageDisplaying Collection: New settler shows fish he caught this morning, Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939

New settler shows fish he caught this morning, Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
New settler shows fish he caught this morning. He " likes it fine here." Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho

Background imageDisplaying Collection: New settler shows fish he caught... Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939

New settler shows fish he caught... Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
New settler shows fish he caught this morning. He " likes it fine here." Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Lady Tamamushi, 1765. Creator: Unknown

Lady Tamamushi, 1765. Creator: Unknown
Lady Tamamushi, 1765

Background imageDisplaying Collection: China Closet, c. 1937. Creator: Edward L Loper

China Closet, c. 1937. Creator: Edward L Loper
China Closet, c. 1937

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Articles of Glass, before June 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot

Articles of Glass, before June 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Articles of Glass, before June 1844

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher

The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher
The Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Fire screen seller, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith

Fire screen seller, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Fire screen seller, c1680, (c1819?). Fire screen seller of the late 17th century whose cry was I have Screenes if you desier to keep your Buty from ye fire. He is holding up an example of his wares

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Buy a Brush, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819). Artist: John Thomas Smith

Buy a Brush, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Buy a Brush, c1680, (c1819). Brush seller of the late 17th century displaying an example of his wares. From Cries of London, (c1819?)

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Great Birds of Paradise, 1910, (1911). Artist: Louis Fairfax Muckley

Great Birds of Paradise, 1910, (1911). Artist: Louis Fairfax Muckley
Great Birds of Paradise, 1910, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Royal Regalia, Tower of London, c1903 (1903)

The Royal Regalia, Tower of London, c1903 (1903). The Royal Regalia and Crown Jewels have been housed at the Tower of London since 1303. From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, c1920, (1928). Artist: William Giles

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, c1920, (1928). Artist: William Giles
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, c1920, (1928). From Masters of the Colour Print, by W. Giles. [The Studio Limited & William Edwin Rudge, London & New York, 1928]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Sudarium Displayed by an Angel, 1516 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Sudarium Displayed by an Angel, 1516 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Sudarium Displayed by an Angel, 1516 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Modern moderation strikingly displayed, 1799. Artist: Kay

Modern moderation strikingly displayed, 1799. Artist: Kay
Modern moderation strikingly displayed, 1799. Modern moderation strikingly displayed, or a ministerial visitation of a sabbath evening school

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Auction, Last Day of the Sale, the International exhibition, 1862

The Auction, Last Day of the Sale, the International exhibition, 1862. Artist: George Bernard O Neill
The Auction, Last Day of the Sale, the International exhibition, 1862. A print from the Illustrated London News, 6th September 1862

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Sale of Hunters Raising and objection, 1885

Sale of Hunters Raising and objection, 1885. A print from the The Graphic, 17th October 1885

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Photograph of mummies, 1860

Photograph of mummies, 1860

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. Artist: Albrecht Durer

The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. This picture shows the Holy Trinity in glory, worshipped by all the saints

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris

Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris
Prise de la Porte St. Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris. The battle at Porte St Denis, between the people and a royal battalion

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Algiers and Louis Philippe, French Revolution of 1830

Algiers and Louis Philippe, French Revolution of 1830. On 26th July, 1830, the Polignac ministry, strongly reactionary in its tendencies

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Powerful Hand, 19th century

The Powerful Hand, 19th century. Popular French religious print showing a hand with a nail wound (stigmata), Jesus, the all-seeing eye of God, and holy justice represented by the balance and the sword

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Liberty, Revolution of July 27-29th, 1830, Paris

Liberty, Revolution of July 27-29th, 1830, Paris

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Doubting Thomas, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Doubting Thomas, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Doubting Thomas, 1634. Picture illustrating episode related in the in St Johns Gospel (Ch20, vs19-29) where the Apostle Thomas puts his hand in the wound in the risen Saviours side as he doubts what

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Doubting Thomas, c1268. Artist: T oros Roslin

Doubting Thomas, c1268. Artist: T oros Roslin
Doubting Thomas, c1268. The Disciple, Thomas, putting his hand into the lance wound in the side of the risen Jesus to make sure that the Saviour was real

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, 1637. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, 1637. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard, 1637. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Artist: Joseph Benoit Suvee

The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Artist: Joseph Benoit Suvee
The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, presents her children, saying: Here are my riches and my jewels. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Allegory of France and Navarre, 1740. Artist: Francois Boucher

Allegory of France and Navarre, 1740. Artist: Francois Boucher
Allegory of France and Navarre, 1740. Cartoon for a tapestry, Palais de Justice, Rouen, France

Background imageDisplaying Collection: The Beheading of John the Baptist, c1630

The Beheading of John the Baptist, c1630. The executioner holds up St Johns bleeding head for Salome to receive on a golden platter. From a Private collection

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Execution of Robespierre and his accomplices, 1794

Execution of Robespierre and his accomplices, 1794. Maximilien Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758-1794), French revolutionary

Background imageDisplaying Collection: Les Trois Epoques, Revolution of 1830, Paris

Les Trois Epoques, Revolution of 1830, Paris. Caricature showing Louis XVI, Napoleon and Charles X fleeing the wrath of the Paris mob in 1791, 1814 and 1830 respectively


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