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Milkmaid and beggar, 1316, (1910). The beggar wears a horned hood which covers the shoulders like a cape. He carries a similarly dressed child on his back
King and Court, late 13th-14th century, (1910). Medieval dress from the time of Edward II, (1272-1307)). The Court-pie was a short garment for cold weather
Fishing, fragment of a fresco, 14th century (1909). The fresco, from the apartment of Pope Clement VI (1291-1352) in the Palais des Papes at Avignon, was restored by M Yperman
Mongol Race, Lapps and Esquimaux, 19th century. Artist: A PortierMongol Race, Lapps and Esquimaux, 19th century. Swedish Lapps, Norwegian Lapps, Esquimaux from Victoria Lane, Esquimaux from Cape Barrow
Lady of the manor of the time of Charles VI of France, 1395 (1882-1884). Artist: PetitLady of the manor of the time of Charles VI of France, 1395 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecle, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884
Bluejackets of the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoBluejackets of the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. The Sturgeon was launched in 1894 and was attached to the Channel Squadron
The embarrassment of the hoods, 1882-1884. Artist: J RocaultThe embarrassment of the hoods, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884
Fabiola, 1885 (1889). Jean-Jacques Henners original portrait of the 4th century Roman Saint Fabiola was lost in 1912. The work was widely copied by 20th century artists
Sanctity: St Francis in Meditation, 1635-1639 (1956). St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), founder of the Franciscan order of monks. From the National Gallery, London
A study by Edwin A Abbey RA, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899
Advert for Wrights coal tar soap, 1924. A print from The Sketch, 1924
Two hooded women from Faial, Portugal, and San Miguel, Spain, c1900s. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co
Praying Mary, 1518, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerPraying Mary, 1518, (1936). Found in the collection of the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
On the Summit of the Hill Stands one of the Most Delectable Palaces, 1909 (1911-1912). Artist: George HoodOn the Summit of the Hill Stands one of the Most Delectable Palaces, 1909 (1911-1912). Illustration from Legends of the Alhambra by Washington Irving (1783-1859)
Thomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Artist: WH SmithThomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Portrait of Hood (1799-1855) from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock, (J M Dent and Sons, London, New York, 1912)
Thomas Hoods house, St Johns Wood, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick AdcockThomas Hoods house, 28 Finchley Road, St Johns Wood, London, 1912. The home of author and poet Thomas Hood (1799-1845). Illustration from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock
H. M. S. Hood, 1935H.M.S. Hood, 1935. Named after the 18th century Admiral Samuel Hood, HMS Hood was the largest ship in the Royal Navy when she was commissioned in 1920
The Mars and L Hercule, c1799. Artist: Nicholas PocockThe Mars and L Hercule, c1799. The capture of the French ship L Hercule by the British ship HMS Mars off Brest in April 1798
Bridport off L Orient, c1796. Artist: Robert DoddBridport off L Orient, c1796. On 23 June 1795, the British fleet under the command of Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (1726-1814)
Hunting costume, 13th century, (1910). Braccae (breeches), are distinctly shown, and no cloaks are worn.The Coif finds echoes in the hoodie of the early 21st century
Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498), Italian Dominican priest and leader of Florence, 1882. Facsimile of an engraving after a proof held by the British Museum
Rear-Admiral Horace Hood, British sailor, c1916. Hood (1870-1916) was killed at the Battle of Jutland when his flagship HMS Invincible was destroyed
The Ton at Greenwich: A la festoon dans le park a Greenwich 1777. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Miss Calash drawn by Miss Calash, 1778. Artist: Miss CalashMiss Calash drawn by Miss Calash, 1778. Woman wearing a large folding hood to protect her elaborate hairstyle. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Admiral Alexander Hood (1726-1814), 1st Viscount Bridport, 1837. Artist:s FreemanAdmiral Alexander Hood (1726-1814), 1st Viscount Bridport, 1837
Samuel Hood (1724-1816), 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, 1837. Artist: Thomas PhillibrownSamuel Hood (1724-1816), 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, 1837
Hoodman Blind, (1833). Medieval depiction of the game also known as Blind Mans Bluff, in which a player is blinded and buffeted by other players until one is caught
John Bell Hood, Confederate general, 1862-1867. Artist: J RogersJohn Bell Hood, Confederate general, 1862-1867. Hood (1831-1879) had a reputation for bravery, being one of the few Civil War generals who personally led his troops into combat on the field of
Generals of the Confederate Army, 1862-1867. Artist: J RogersGenerals of the Confederate Army, 1862-1867. Portraits of Braxton Bragg, James Longstreet, Joseph E Johnston, John Bell Hood and Kirby Smith
Going to Work, c1850-1851, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois MilletGoing to Work, c1850-1851, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)
Anne Boleyn, 16th century, (1910). Portrait after Holbein of Anne (1507-1536) wearing a tightly-fitting coif tied under the chin - undoubtedly the progenitor of the French hood
Habits of officers of the law, 14th-15th centuries, (1910). The dresses worn by law officials did not undergo many alterations but remained very constant
Law habits, 14th-15th centuries, (1910). The dresses worn by law officials did not undergo many alterations but remained very constant, innovations only happening at long intervals
Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, officer of the Royal Navy, (1832). Artist: J RobinsonAdmiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, British naval officer, (1832). Hood (1726-1814) fought in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars
Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, (1831). Artist: H RobinsonSamuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, (1831). Hood (1724-1816) fought in the American War of Independence
Norman costume, early 12th century, (1910). The Crusades influenced womens headdresses, with fashions imitating the chain-mail head-covering worn by soldiers
Norman head coverings, (1910). Headgear from the time of the Norman Conquest of Britain in 1066. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Admiral Alexander Hood, officer of the Royal Navy, 19th century. Artist: J RobinsonAdmiral Alexander Hood, officer of the Royal Navy, 19th century. Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (1726-1814), fought in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars
Russian theatre poster, 1934
The procession of the Good Friday, Holy Week, Seville, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerThe procession of the Good Friday, Holy Week, Seville, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 28th March 1891
Queen Marie Caroline of Naples, 1807. Artist: V HoodQueen Marie Caroline of Naples, 1807. Marie Caroline (1752-1814) was queen consort of Ferdinand IV of Naples, and de facto ruler of Naples
A Woman seated Drawing, c1649-1667. Artist: Gabriel MetsuA Woman seated Drawing, c1649-1667. The scene illustrates the early stage of an artists training when the pupil has to practice drawing after sculptures and prints, National Gallery, London
Poor little girls!, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaPoor little girls!, 1799. Plate 22 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
What a tailor can do!, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaWhat a tailor can do!, 1799. Plate 52 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
Correction, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaCorrection, 1799. Plate 46 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political
Costume design for the ballet Les Papillons, 1912. Artist: Leon BakstCostume design for the ballet Les Papillons, 1912. From a private collection
Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow
Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnPortrait of an Old Woman, 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow