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The Tortoise, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Dorje, 1923. Symbol in Tibetan Buddhism. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Conch Shell, 1923. Ornament consisting of a conch shell set in metal, possibly gold, decorated with dragons. The shell has religious significance in both Hinduism and Buddhism
Food Charm, 1923. Stamp and impression of a religious symbol, possibly Hindu or Buddhist, showing a figure in the lotus position
Magic Nails, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Inscribed Amulet, 1923. Paper with text and locket designed to hold it. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Gnostic Talisman, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Fish, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Amulet-Box, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Necklace of Charms, 1923. Jewellery made from cowrie shells, ancient Egyptian pharaohs beard and kneeling figure, and a fish
The Bulla, 1923. Amulet given to babies in Ancient Rome, believed to protect against evil spirits. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Tusk, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Cornucopia, 1923The Cornucopia or Horn of Plenty, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Frog, 1923. In Ancient Egypt, frogs sybolised life and fertility because they appeared after the annual inundation of the River Nile
The Buckle of Isis, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol thought to represent eternal life or resurrection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Utchat, 1923. Ancient Egyptian symbol also known as the Eye of Horus. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Heart, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Tet, 1923. Letter or symbol found in several ancient alphabets. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Tau Cross, 1923. Ancient symbol which predates Christianity. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Solomons Seal, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Greek Vowels, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Scarab, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Serpent, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Birbals Palace, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series
The Cross, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Shajahani Palace, Gwalior, India, c1925. Palace built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series
Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, India, c1925. The 16th-century Mughal Panch Mahal (Palace of 5 storeys). Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series
Old Palace, Datia, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series
Bir Singh Deos palace, Datia, India, c1925. The 17th-century palace of Bir Singh Deo is an example of Hindu architecture. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire
Palace, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, India, c1925. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series
Waiting the Arrival of the Mission Steamer, Likoma, Lake Nyasa, Africa, 1904. Scene in what is now Malawi. Published by the Universities Mission to Central Africa
Women shrimp fishers, Calais, 1905. Postcard: Everything here smells of fish instead of [?] mimosa and heliotrope, Much love, CM
The Shambles Oak, Sherwood Forest, 1904. Hollow oak tree also known as Robin Hoods Larder, said to have been used by Robin Hood to store venison
Delft, Holland, 1904. Postcard: Dear Susie, I hope you and Gladys have had a nice time at Rhyl. We are going to Coniston next week. Love Ethel M
The emigration during the revolution, 18th century, c1880-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacThe emigration during the revolution, 18th century, c1880-1950
Field Marshal Joseph Gourko, Russian Field Marshal, 19th century. Artist: E FlorianField Marshal Joseph Russian Field Marshal, 19th century. Count Joseph Vladimirovich Romeyko was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878
The Parisian Woman Through the Ages, 18th century, c1880-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacThe Parisian Woman Through the Ages, (La Parisienne a Travers les Ages), 18th century, c1880-1950
Les Galeries de Bois during the reign of Louis XIII, 17th century, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacLes Galeries de Bois during the reign of Louis XIII, 17th century, c1870-1950. French shoppers in the Galeries de Bois shopping arcade next to the Palais-Royal in Paris
The return of French troops from Marengo, 1800, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacThe return of French troops from Marengo, 1800, c1870-1950. In the Battle of Marengo (14 June 1800) Napoleons French forces drove back Austrian General Melas surprise attack near the city of
Small Ramponneau, 18th century, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacSmall Ramponneau, 18th century, c1870-1950
The Arenas of Lutetia, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacThe Arenas of Lutetia, c1870-1950. Les Arenes de Lutece are some of the only remaining ruins from the Gallo-Roman era in Paris (formerly known as Lutece in French or Lutetia in Latin)
The Parisian Woman during the time of the Merovingians, c5th-8th century AD, c1870-1950
The royal palace, under the convention, 18th century, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacThe royal palace, under the convention, 18th century, c1870-1950
Attack on a carriage, Quai de Nesles, Reign of Francis I, 16th century, c1870-1950. Artist: Ferdinand Sigismund BacAttack on a carriage, Quai de Nesles, Reign of Francis I, 16th century, c1870-1950
Cicero denouncing Cataline, 1850s. Artist: John LeechCicero denouncing Cataline, 1850s. Scene from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Algeria, 1957. The Algerian War, also known as Algerian War of Independence, took place between 1954 and 1962 and led to Algerian independence from France
German Albatros DV, Souilly, France, 2 January 1918
The Crescent and Hand, 1923. Islamic symbol of protection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)