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Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. Artist: John LeechDiscovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna, 1852. Artist: John LeechMucius Scaevola before Porsenna, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Roman Soldier, 1852. Artist: John LeechRoman Soldier, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Quite an early type of waterplane making a trial flight from Hampstead Ponds, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonQuite an early type of waterplane making a trial flight from Hampstead Ponds, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
How the inventor of the aeroplane first got the idea during a landslip, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonHow the inventor of the aeroplane first got the idea during a landslip in the Pyrenees, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
More Crime in the Air, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonMore Crime in the Air, c1918 (1919). A reckless young pilot pilfering Scottish garments from the slopes of Ben Nevis. From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding
A Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonA Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]
Advertisement for Houdaille car suspension, c1900
In Balk, 1890. Artist:s RejchanIn Balk, 1890. A print from The Graphic, Christmas number, December 1890
Couple lighting a cigarette from each other, 1900A humorous postcard depicting a couple lighting a cigarette from each other. From a stereoscope c1900
Locomotion Plate 2nd, c1835 (1905). Artist: Seymour Del ShortshanksLocomotion Plate 2nd, c 1835. A satirical sketch describing the perils of steam-powered transport. Engraving by Shortshanks after a drawing by Robert Seymour
The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1905. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1830. A variety of steam vehicles being driven around White Chapel Road, London, illustrating the artists predictions for the modern steam age
Civis Romanus sum, 1852. Artist: John LeechCivis Romanus sum, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Mithridates, 1852. Artist: John LeechMithridates, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Mithridates, his rash Act, 1852. Artist: John LeechMithridates, his rash Act, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. Artist: John LeechAwful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Romulus consulting the Augury, 1852. Artist: John LeechRomulus consulting the Augury, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Remus jumping over the Walls, 1852. Artist: John LeechRemus jumping over the Walls, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Aeneas and Anchises, 1852. Artist: John LeechAeneas and Anchises, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Rhea Silvia, 1852. Artist: John LeechRhea Silvia, 1852. The mother of Romulus and Remus. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
A Roman Critic, 1852. Artist: John LeechA Roman Critic, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
An Ape painting an Ass, 1753. Artist: George BickhamAn Ape painting an Ass, 1753. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Steel Buttons, Coup de Bouton, 1777. A woman with an elaborate hairstyle is dazzled by extremely shiny buttons on a mans coat. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Hints to the ladies to take care of their heads, 1776. An elaborate hairdo catches fire. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Preposterous Head Dress or The Feathered Lady, 1776. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
Folly Triumphant, 1749. Artist: LP BoitardFolly Triumphant, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Syntax Star-gazing, c1815. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonSyntax Star-gazing, c1815. Dr Syntax showing a young woman the stars with a small refracting telescope typical of this date, while a manservant trips over a dog and falls headlong down the stairs
Prehistoric Peeps: A Night Lecture on Evolution, 1894. Artist: Edward Tennyson ReedPrehistoric Peeps: A Night Lecture on Evolution, 1894. Satirical cartoon showing creatures halfway between men and monkeys listening to a lecture. The lectern is in the form of a pteradoctyl
The Progress of Steam. A View in Regents Park, 1831, 1828. Steam-powered coaches, horses, tricycles, including one with body like a teapot
Hypnotised subject in a state of catalepsy, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot
Postcard with golfing theme, c1900s-c1910s