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The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. Artist: John Everett MillaisThe Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. A barefoot Scottish woman with child in arms brings the official document releasing her wounded husband from prison after the failure of the Second Jacobite
The Titanic Slip, c1910s, (1928)The Titanic Slip, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]
Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, c1550 BCDetail of the Rhind mathematical papyrus, showing mathematical problems, from Thebes, Egypt, End of the Second Intermediate Period, c1550 BC
The Lawyer's Office, 1628. Creator: Pieter de BlootThe Lawyer's Office, 1628
Letter by Arabella Stuart to the Countess of Shrewsbury, late 16th - early 17th century (1865)Letter by Arabella Stuart to her aunt, the Countess of Shrewsbury, late 16th - early 17th century (1865). A direct descendant of Henry VII, Arabella Stuart, Duchess of Somerset
Letter by Oliver Cromwell to General Fairfax, 1646 (1865). Artist: Frederick George NethercliftLetter by Oliver Cromwell to General Fairfax, 1646 (1865). Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax were the two senior generals on the Parliamentarian side in the English Civil War
Elihu Root, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News ServiceElihu Root, between c1915 and c1920. Shows lawyer Elihu Root (1845-1937) who served as the Secretary of War and U.S. Senator from New York
The Sea-Messenger, to convey letters from ships in peril, 1870. Creator: UnknownThe Sea-Messenger, to convey letters from ships in peril, 1870. 'The little vessel represented in our Illustration has been invented by Mr. J. A. R
The Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). Creator: UnknownThe Bill of Rights Presented to William and Mary, 1689, (mid 19th century). King William III (1650-1702) and Queen Mary II (1662-1694) of Great Britain agreeing an Act of Parliament
Mrs. Inez Milholland posing with scroll of paper, 1910. Creator: Bain News ServiceMrs. Inez Milholland posing with scroll of paper, 1910
Senator C.S. Thomas, (1913?). Creators: Bain News Service, George Graham BainSenator C.S. Thomas, (1913?). Shows Colorado Senator Charles Spalding Thomas (1849-1934), first elected to the Senate in 1913
St. Clair McKelway, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceSt. Clair McKelway, between c1910 and c1915
The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530. Creator: Marinus van ReymerswaeleThe Calling of Saint Matthew, 1530
Portrait of a Man reading a Document, 1675. Creator: Gerard Terborch IIPortrait of a Man reading a Document, 1675
Portrait of a Man with Documents, 1655. Creator: Bartholomeus van der HelstPortrait of a Man with Documents, 1655
Wm. R. Smith seated (Texas), 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceWm. R. Smith seated (Texas), 1911
Candidates for naturalization seated with papers, 1910. Creator: Bain News ServiceCandidates for naturalization seated with papers, 1910
Two new citizens sign naturalizaton papers in judge's chambers, 1910. Creator: Bain News ServiceTwo new citizens sign naturalizaton papers in judge's chambers, 1910
New citizens signing naturalization papers in judge's chambers, 1910. Creator: Bain News ServiceNew citizens signing naturalization papers in judge's chambers, 1910
The old man with a leaf of trefoil on his coat, 1642-1669. Creator: Ferdinand BolThe old man with a leaf of trefoil on his coat, 1642-1669
German drivers license - Bain, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceGerman drivers license - Bain, between c1910 and c1915
The late Earl Canning, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe late Earl Canning, 1862. Engraving from a photograph. Charles John Canning held the positions of Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Commissioner of Woods and Forests
The Last Days of the Confederate Government... Mr. Jefferson Davis signing acts...by the roadside, 1 Creator: UnknownThe Last Days of the Confederate Government - Mr. Jefferson Davis signing acts of government by the roadside, 1865....from a sketch by our special artist...[showing] Mr
The last sheet of Shakspeare's will, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe last sheet of Shakspeare's will, 1864. Facsimile of...the only piece of paper upon which our great poet's name is traced undeniably by his own hand...It is only lately that the Judge of
The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Büffel-Koppel Wood... 1864. Creator: UnknownThe War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Buffel-Koppel Wood - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of...one of those rude straw huts improvised for the shelter of the Prussian
Soldier records, Camp Upton, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News ServiceSoldier records, Camp Upton, 1917 or 1918. Soldiers sorting and organizing personnel records at Camp Upton, Yaphank, Long Island, New York State
Gen. E.D. Hoyle, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News ServiceGen. E.D. Hoyle, 1917 or 1918. Eli DuBose Hoyle (1851-1921) who served as U.S. Army Brigadier General and Commander of the Port of Embarkation at Governors Island, New York City during World War I
Certificate of completion of the first Soviet infantry command courses, issued to... 1919. Creator: UnknownCertificate of completion of the first Soviet infantry command courses, issued to Orbet Oscar Karlovich (1890-1961), 1919
Short-term obligation of the State Treasury of the Siberian Provisional Government... 1919. Creator: I. V. KezhemiakinShort-term obligation of the State Treasury of the Siberian Provisional Government to pay 25 rubles on January 1, 1920, 1919
Certificate to Pyotr Efimovich Pimenov, paramedic of the third advanced surgical detachment... 1921 Creator: UnknownCertificate to Pyotr Efimovich Pimenov, paramedic of the third advanced surgical detachment of the First Cavalry Army, on the day of the first anniversary of the Army, 1921
In the Mess-Room of the Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1913. Creator: UnknownIn the Mess-Room of the Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1913. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov
Proclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Creator: UnknownProclamation to the army, 13 October 1805, (1921). Proclamation a l armee. Address by the Emperor Napoleon to his troops at Pfaffenhofen in Germany
First telegraph despatch from Lyon, 4 March 1815, (1921). Creator: UnknownFirst telegraph despatch from Lyon, 4 March 1815, (1921). Premiere depeche telegraphique de Lyon. Message sent via French inventor Claude Chappes (1763-1805) optical telegraph (semaphore) system
The Concordat and Organic Articles, 5 April 1802, (1921). Creator: UnknownThe Concordat and Organic Articles, 5 April 1802, (1921). Projet de loi sur le Concordat et les articles organiques. The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement between Napoleon Bonaparte
Edward VII Performing his First Act of State... January 24, 1901. Creator: UnknownEdward VII Performing his First Act of State, 1901: Signing the Oath for the Security of the Church of Scotland, January 24, 1901
Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: UnknownPicture of Edward Winslow, Governor of Plymouth Colony, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Edward Winslow (1595-1655) Separatist who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620. Leader at Plymouth Colony
King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: UnknownKing John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783
Signing of the accord between the Vatican and Italy, 1929. Creator: UnknownSigning of the accord between the Vatican and Italy, 1929. L Accord Est Signe Entre Le Vatican Et L Italie. The Lateran Treaty, an agreement made between the Kingdom of Italy and the Holy See
Pehr Axel Nystrom, 1793-1868, 1832. Creator: Erik WahlbergsonPehr Axel Nystrom, 1793-1868, 1832
Vanitas Still Life, 1650. Creator: Jacques de ClaeuwVanitas Still Life, 1650
King Gustavus III and Catherine II of Russia in Fredrikshavn 1783, 1784. Creator: Cornelius HoyerKing Gustavus III and Catherine II of Russia in Fredrikshavn 1783, 1784
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023). Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 10 December 1936, (2023). Edward (1894-1972)
The Castellani Collection in the British Museum, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Castellani Collection in the British Museum, 1876. 1. Gold earring...From Metapontum, in Magna Graecia. 2. Gold earring in form of dolphin...3
Consulting His Lawyer, 1872. Creator: Benjamin VautierConsulting His Lawyer, 1872. A country lawyer in outmoded costume is seated beside a cluttered desk perusing some documents
Illustration for the History of Henry VIII, 1797. Creator: Eberhard Siegfried HenneIllustration for the History of Henry VIII, 1797
Karl XIII, 1748-1818, King of Sweden and Norway, 1813. Creator: Per Krafft the YoungerKarl XIII, 1748-1818, King of Sweden and Norway, 1813
Ancient "cist", found in Westminster Abbey, 1860. Creator: UnknownAncient "cist", found in Westminster Abbey, 1860. Example of...a "cist" as it was called, about four feet long and eighteen inches square
Ancient "forcer", found in Westminster Abbey, 1860. Creator: UnknownAncient "forcer", found in Westminster Abbey, 1860. Object...called a "forcer"...[it] is nearly round, and about two feet in diameter and one foot in depth
Lecture d'un testament, 1853. Creator: Honore DaumierLecture d'un testament, 1853. The reading of a will. From La Comedie humaine, no. 1
C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. Creator: Honore DaumierC'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami, et qu'il m'est amene par vous que je consens a lui laisser souscrire les vingt dernieres
Ah! Tu veux te frotter à la presse!!, 1833. Creator: Honore DaumierAh! Tu veux te frotter a la presse!!, 1833. Printer, crushing colleague in printing press: Ah! You want to rub shoulders with the press!!'
Ancient skippet, 1860. Creator: UnknownAncient skippet, 1860. A container of the time of Edward III, used for the preservation of title-deeds of the Crown. The...box, turned hollow in the lathe, [is] of about four inches diameter
Ancient hanaper, 1860. Creator: UnknownAncient hanaper, 1860. A 14th-century container, used for the preservation of title-deeds of the Crown. The...hanaper of twyggys is exactly 480 years old. Its story is interesting
Bengt horn af Åminne (1623-1678) with his two wives Margaretha Sparre and Ingeborg Banér, 1675Bengt horn af...minne (1623-1678) with his two wives Margaretha Sparre and Ingeborg Baner, 1675
Form of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: UnknownForm of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Upon the table is a tablet bearing the names of the contracting parties
Les Indesirables; Examen des pieces d'identite d'un professeur d'une ecole de Mulhouse... 1918Les Indesirables; Examen des pieces d'identite d'un professeur d'une ecole de Mulhouse et de sa femme, frappes d'expulsion, 1918
Portrait of Jacob Gerard Koch, c1817. Creator: Rembrandt PealePortrait of Jacob Gerard Koch, c1817
Portrait of Marten Looten, 1632. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of Marten Looten, 1632. A prosperous Mennonite grain merchant, appears to be interrupted from reading a document, glancing up with his lips parted as if turning to address a visitor
Regency piece, 1789. Creator: Jan BulthuisRegency piece, 1789. Regentenstuk. Four unknown men sitting around a table, a servant on the right, and on the left a young man
The painter Michiel Comans and his third wife Elisabeth van der Mersche in his studio, 1655-1705. Comans was also a textile merchant and schoolmaster
Session of Commissioners to receive the Liberale Gifte...12 September 1747, (1748). Creator: Jacobus BuysSession of Commissioners to receive the Liberale Gifte, or 50th penny, 12 September 1747, (1748). Men sitting and standing around a table, a woman leaves the room reading a piece of paper
Old Man in his Study, 1833. Creator: George Gillis HaanenOld Man in his Study, 1833
Portrait of Adriaan van der Vliet (1707-77), Poet in Rotterdam, 1732-1771. Creator: Dionys van NijmegenPortrait of Adriaan van der Vliet (1707-77), Poet in Rotterdam, 1732-1771
Portrait of Pieter van de Poel (1654-1710), 1690-1729. Creator: Arnold BoonenPortrait of Pieter van de Poel (1654-1710), 1690-1729
Rodolphe le Chevalier (1777-1865), Amsterdam Merchant and one of three Founders of the Holland Railr CreatorRodolphe le Chevalier (1777-1865), Amsterdam Merchant and one of three Founders of the Holland Railroad Company, 1850
Portrait of Nicolaes Witsen (1641-1717), 1688. Creator: Michiel van MusscherPortrait of Nicolaes Witsen (1641-1717), 1688. Politician, mayor of Amsterdam. Document reads: Request...Den Wel Edelen Heer Mr. Nicolaas Witsen, Regerend Burgermeester, 1688
St. Paraskeve Pyatnitsa, unknown date. Creator: UnknownSt. Paraskeve Pyatnitsa, unknown date
Five men in interior, c.1837-c.1903. Creator: Jan StrieningFive men in interior, c.1837-c.1903
Portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, standing knee piece, 1736-1805. Creator: Isaac Lodewijk La FarguePortrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, with marriage certificate, 1736-1805. Knee-length portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, born in The Hague 11-7-1743
A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665. Creator: Gerrit DouA Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665
Trompe L'Oeil: Papers Pinned to Wall, 1735/65. Creator: Martin CerulliTrompe L'Oeil: Papers Pinned to Wall, 1735/65
Aphorismi Politici: Trompe l'Oeil with Posted Notices and Prints, 1735/1765. Creator: Martin CerulliAphorismi Politici: Trompe l'Oeil with Posted Notices and Prints, 1735/1765
Trompe l'Oeil of Posted Notices and Prints, 1735/1765. Creator: Martin CerulliTrompe l'Oeil of Posted Notices and Prints, 1735/1765
Cantate: Trompe l'Oeil of Posted Prints, 1735/1765. Creator: Martin CerulliCantate: Trompe l'Oeil of Posted Prints, 1735/1765
The Poisoning Case at Rugeley - Trial of William Palmer, in the Central Criminal Court, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Poisoning Case at Rugeley - Trial of William Palmer, in the Central Criminal Court, 1856. English doctor William Palmer, also known as the Rugeley Poisoner or the Prince of Poisoners
"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Creators"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Henry VIII's Reign" - by A. Johnston - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1856
Still Life with a Copy of De Waere Mercurius, a Broadsheet with the News of Tromp's Victory over three English Ships on 28 June 1639, and a Poem telling the story of Apelles and the Cobbler, 1655
Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: SmythSitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War
The Crimean Inquiry - Examination of the Earl of Lucan, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Crimean Inquiry - Examination of the Earl of Lucan, 1856. The Board of Inquiry, which was intended to whitewash the Crimean incapables
Scene from the New Play of "The First Printer", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. Creator: UnknownScene from the New Play of "The First Printer", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. London stage production:the second act...the two principal characters - the hero
Life Peerages - the Assistant-Keeper of the Records Reading the Peerage Patent at the Bar of the Hou Creator: UnknownLife Peerages - the Assistant-Keeper of the Records Reading the Peerage Patent at the Bar of the House of Lords, 1856. The patent of the Earl of Huntingdon was almost illegible from age
Portrait of Jan Wagenaar, City Historian of Amsterdam, 1761. Creator: Tibout RegtersPortrait of Jan Wagenaar, City Historian of Amsterdam, 1761
Robert Jackson Sworn in As Justice, Washington, D.C. July 11 1941. Creator: Harris & EwingRobert H. Jackson Sworn in As Justice, Washington, D.C. July 11 1941. Robert [Houghwout] Jackson Was Sworn in As Associate Justice of The Supreme Court in President Roosevelt's Office Before An