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Clothing the Naked, ca. 1661. Creator: Michiel SweertsClothing the Naked, ca. 1661
Napoleon decorating David at the Salon du Louvre, Paris, 1808, (1921). Creator: UnknownNapoleon decorating David at the Salon du Louvre, Paris, 1808, (1921). Napoleon decorant David au Salon de 1808. Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821)
Baked Potatoe Man, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréBaked Potatoe Man, 1872. Steam cart selling baked potatos. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]
The meeting of Eliezer and Rebecca at the well, 19th century. Creator: H RobinsonThe meeting of Eliezer and Rebecca at the well, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Genesis 24: 22: And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking
The Leaven, 1936. Creator: UnknownThe Leaven, 1936. Matthew 13:33 Parable of the Leaven. with related scripture pictures by Warren Camp Designs. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd
I gave gold for iron, 1813, (1936). Creator: UnknownI gave gold for iron, 1813, (1936). Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen, 1813. Patriotic ctizens gladly donate jewellry, including gold wedding rings, to fund the fight for freedom
The Pilgrim Fathers, c1869, (c1902). Creator: UnknownThe Pilgrim Fathers, c1869, (c1902). After The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620, painting by GH Boughton in the Museums Sheffield collection. From The Nations Pictures
Princess Beatrice at Northwood House, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1929. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesPrincess Beatrice at Northwood House, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1929. On 4 September 1929, Princess Beatrice (1857-1944), Royal Governor of the Isle of Wight and the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria
The Woodmans Daughter, 1851. Artist: John Everett MillaisThe Woodmans Daughter, 1851
Rama sending his signet-ring to Sita, 1913. Artist: K VenkatappaRama sending his signet-ring to Sita, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Hamuman, the greatest of the vanaras, a monkey race, prepares to go in search of Ramas wife, Sita
Ramas Marriage, 1913. Artist: K VenkatappaRamas Marriage, 1913. A scene from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Rama marries Sita, daughter of King Janaka, after proving able to wield the great bow presented to the king by the god Shiva
King Anguish gives Isolt to Sir Tristram, 1905. Artist: Dora CurtisKing Anguish gives Isolt to Sir Tristram, 1905. An illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905
Arrival of Marriage Presents at the Bridal Residence, 1843. From China in a series of Views by George Newenham Wright
Two monks present silkworms smuggled from China to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, 6th century. Plate 2 from Vermis Sericus (The Silkworm)
King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, 1634 (1742). Artist: George VertueKing Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, 1634 (1742). Charles and Henrietta Maria were married in 1625. Charles was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649
Long service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersLong service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. In the time honoured tradition, a couple receive a tea service and gifts for long service to the National Coal Board (NCB)
G the Generous, 1903. Artist: John HassallG the Generous, 1903. An initial letter G from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]
Special M. G. Litho. Poster Paper - Olive & Partington Ltd. advert, 1910Special M.G. Litho. Poster Paper - Olive & Partington Ltd. advert, 1910. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]
Two-Eyes and the Knight, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry WehnertTwo-Eyes and the Knight, 1901. One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm
The copper shortage in Germany, 1915. A schoolmaster collecting copper household articles from his pupils. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915
The Life of the Antichrist, 15th century (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]
Fijians Pay Homage, 1927 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York in Fiji during their tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1927
Merlin Taketh the Child Arthur into His Keeping, c1893. Artist: Aubrey BeardsleyMerlin Taketh the Child Arthur into His Keeping, c1893. An illustration for Sir Thomas Malory (d1471) reworking of Le Morte d Arthur
The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. From The Sphere - Coronation Record Number. [The Sphere, London, 1937]
Froissart presenting his book of love poems to Richard II in 1395, 1905. From Cassells History of England, Vol. II, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
The Cup of Tea, c1891. Artist: Charles ShannonThe Cup of Tea, c1891. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]
Going To School, c19th century. Artist: Charles TurnerGoing To School, c19th century. After Maria Spilsbury (1777-1823). From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]
Portrait of Sir Francis Ford?s Children Giving a Coin to a Beggar Boy. Exhibited 1793 (1906). Artist: Charles WilkinsonPortrait of Sir Francis Ford?s Children Giving a Coin to a Beggar Boy. Exhibited 1793. Sir Francis Ford (1758-1801) was the Member of Parliament for Newcastle-Under-Lyme from 22 February 1793 to
The Presentation of the Ring, 1534 (1870). Artist: Roland BrunierThe Presentation of the Ring, 1534 (1870). The giving of a ring to the Doge of Venice. After the painting by Paris Bordone in the collection of the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
Napoleon receives the keys of Vienna, Schloss Schonbrunn, 13th November 1805 (1882-1884). Vienna fell to the French during the War of the Third Coalition
David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah, c1850And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah, c1850. Samuel, chapter 11, verse 14
Harley receiving the Legions Memorial, 18th century (19th century). Artist: W ThomasHarley receiving the Legion memorial 18th century (late 19th century). Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer (1661-1724)
La Rose, 1788 (1931). Artist: Philibert Louis DebucourtLa Rose, 1788 (1931). From Apollo magazine, volume XIII, no 76, April 1931
A whip woman, Covent Garden, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeishA whip woman, Covent Garden, London, 1926-1927. When all the transport of the market was supplied by horses, it was necessary to have someone to mind the drivers whips lest they be stolen
Rose Day, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
William III giving his royal assent to the Toleration Act. A print from Cassells Illustrated History of England
Presentation of an address to William III at Oxford. A print from Cassells Illustrated History of England
Sir Richard Whittington distributing charity, (c1900). The 14th-century Lord Mayor of London gives alms to the poor. After a fresco in the Royal Exchange in the City of London representing Dick
King Charles I (1600-1649) and Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-1669). Charles and Henrietta Maria were married in 1625. Charles was King of England
Queen Anne (1665-1714) handing over the white staff to the Earl of Shrewsbury, c1714. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714
Conrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerConrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Celtes (1459-1508) was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and poet
Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerHrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (c935-c1002), was a German canoness, dramatist and poet
Celtes Presenting His Book to the Elector of Saxony, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerCeltes Presenting His Book to the Elector of Saxony, 1501 (1906). Conrad Celtes (1459-1508) was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and poet
French fashion during the reign of Louis XVI, 1938. Plate taken from Plaisir de France (December, 1938)
The Tribute Money, 1518, (1937). Artist: TitianThe Tribute Money, 1518, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
The Communion of the Patients, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis ForainThe Communion of the Patients, 1925. An etching from Modern Masters of Etching, by JL Forain, (The Studio, London, 1925)
British troops on the way to the front, France, 1914. The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) began arriving in France on 7 August 1914
St Catherine and St Agnes, 15th century, (1870). Artist: Franz KellerhovenSt Catherine and St Agnes, 15th century, (1870). A chromolithographic print from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul LaCroix, London, 1870