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King of Diamonds from a French pack of playing cards, c1500 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential
Medieval glassworks, c1300 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union
Eskimo kayak, 1590 (1956). A boat crewed by Europeans, fighting off an attack by eskimos armed with bows and arrows. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things
Photographic gun designed by Etienne Jules Marey, 1882 (1956). Marey (1830-1904) was a French physiologist who pioneered the use of photography to record and analyse movement
Taking a Daguerreotype, 1855 (1956). The Daguerreotype system of photography was invented by French artist and chemist Louis Daguerre in 1839
Panhard and Levassors petrol driven motor car, 1892 (1956). French engineers and inventors Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor became partners in 1886
Thomas Ricketts steam carriage, 1860 (1956). Rickett, a Birmingham maker of agricultural implements, built a steam-powered plough in 1858
Portative organ and kettledrums, c1474 (1956). Detail from Assumption of the Virgin by Matteo di Giovanni. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things
Design for an aerial steam carriage, 1843 (1956). William Henson, a follower of English aviation pioneer Sir George Cayley, patented his proposed Aerial Steam Carriage in 1842
Copper smelting, a primitive method, Japan, c1900 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential
Fire engine on a sledge, 1662 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union
Artificial limbs, 1510-1590 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union
The Musjid at Chazipore, India. Artist: W FindenThe Musjid at Chazipore, India. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I, by James Gardner
Upper House of Convocation, Province of Canterbury. A convocation is a synodical assembly of the Church of England, which is divided into two provinces, Canterbury and York
Canonisation of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome, 1712. Artist: T BrownCanonisation of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome, 1712. On 22nd May 1712, Catherine of Bologna, Pope Pius V and Felice Porri were canonised
Canonization of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome. Artist: T BrownCanonization of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I
Oriental Divinities. Artist: A ThomOriental Divinities. Indra and Cotama Budha. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I
The Ten Abatars or Incarnations of Vishnu. Artist: A ThomThe Ten Abatars or Incarnations of Vishnu. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as in 1783. Artist: T BrownThe General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as in 1783. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs
Rites at Funeral of Ashantee Chief. Artist: A ThomRites at Funeral of Ashantee Chief. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I, by James Gardner
Worship According to the Armenian Church. Artist: T BrownWorship According to the Armenian Church. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I
An Abdal, Santon or Kalender, Mohammedan Sect of Devotees. Artist: R YoungAn Abdal, Santon or Kalender, Mohammedan Sect of Devotees. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs
The Ghugun Mahal, Penkonda. Artist: James GardnerThe Ghugun Mahal, Penkonda. View showing the Gagan Mahal in Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was built by the Vijayanagaras in the mid 16th century as their summer palace
Shrine of Raiman Shah Doola, Elichpur. Artist: James GardnerShrine of Raiman Shah Doola, Elichpur. An Islamic tomb in Achalpur (Ellichpur), Maharashtra, India. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II
The Great Sacrifice of the Romans on Undertaking a War. Artist: James GardnerThe Great Sacrifice of the Romans on Undertaking a War. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner
A Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia. Artist: W ForrestA Baptism According to the Greek Church in Russia. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co
Baptism According to the Church of Rome. Artist: Andrew ThomasBaptism According to the Church of Rome. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co
A Muscobite Bishop, in His Pontifical Habit. Artist: JB BirdA Muscobite Bishop, in His Pontifical Habit. A Russian Orthodox bishop. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner
A Jewish Rabbi Dressed for Prayers. Artist: R YoungA Jewish Rabbi Dressed for Prayers. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co, London & Edinburgh
The Jewish Feast of Purim or Cots, 1712 (19th century). Artist: James GardnerThe Jewish Feast of Purim or Cots, 1712 (19th century). Purim celebrates the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from the plot by Haman to annihilate them
Shrine of Mohummed Kahn, Deeg. Artist: FindenShrine of Mohummed Kahn, Deeg. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co, London & Edinburgh
Pius VII, the Roman Pontiff. Artist: James GardnerPius VII, the Roman Pontiff. Pius VII was Pope from 1800 until 1823. In 1804 he crowned Napoleon Emperor of France. A print from The Faiths of the World
The Greek Patriarch. Artist: Charles HollThe Greek Patriarch. The head of the Greek Orthodox Church. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner
The Mufti, Chief of Mohammedan Law. Artist: James GardnerThe Mufti, Chief of Mohammedan Law. A Mufti is an Islamic scholar who interprets and pronounces on matters of Sharia law. A print from The Faiths of the World
The Moti Musjid or Pearl Mosque, Agra, Hindustan. Artist: James GardnerThe Moti Musjid or Pearl Mosque, Agra, Hindustan. The Moti Masjid was built in the mid 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Baoli and Remains of the Palace of Jehanguir, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Artist: CaponeBaoli and Remains of the Palace of Jehanguir, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Jahangir Mahal, the palace of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was built in the 1610s
Ancient Temple at Kunkhul, With a Madrissa or Ancient College in the Background. Artist: FindenAncient Temple at Kunkhul, With a Madrissa or Ancient College in the Background. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II
Ruins at Ettaia, Said to Have Been Caused by the Combat Between Krishna and Kali. Artist: FindenRuins at Ettaia, Said to Have Been Caused by the Combat Between Krishna and Kali. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II
A Japanese Preacher. Artist: R YoungA Japanese Preacher. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co, London & Edinburgh
Jain Temples, Muktagerri, Specimens of Hindu Architecture. Artist: FindenJain Temples, Muktagerri, Specimens of Hindu Architecture. Muktagiri is a Jain pilgrimage site with numerous temples on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India
Infanticide in India, as Practised in the Temples of Canesa. Artist: T JeavonsInfanticide in India, as Practised in the Temples of Canesa. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner
The Great Temple, Hurdmar. Artist: FindenThe Great Temple, Hurdmar. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co, London & Edinburgh
Mosque of Abdul Rahim Khan, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Artist: FindenMosque of Abdul Rahim Khan, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner
God Save the Queen, sheet music, 1900. From The Queen in Ireland, part of the Black and White Budget, Vol III, WJP Monckton, London, 1900
The Empty Cradle, 1900. Image from a one guinea prize photographic compatition. A print from Black and White Budget, Vol III, WJP Monckton, London, 13th October 1900
The Pretoria mint before it was taken over by the British, Transvaal, South Africa, 1900. The capital of the South African Republic (Transvaal) during the Boer War
William Jennings Bryan, American politician, 1900. Bryan (1860-1925) was three times the Democratic Partys nominee for President of the United States
King Umberto I of Italy, 1900King Umberto I, King of Italy of Italy, 1900. Umberto I became King of Italy in 1878. He became widely unpopular after he sent a telegram congratulating General Fiorenzo Bava-Beccaris for his action