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From an etching in colours. By Mortimer Menpes, 19th century. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesFrom an etching in colours. By Mortimer Menpes, 19th century. From The Studio Volume 14 by Ralph Nevill. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1898]
Well played! - a sketch at a ladies cricket match, 1890. Artist: Edward Frederick BrewtnallWell played! - a sketch at a ladies cricket match, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 20 September 1890
The Milliner, 1890. A print from a supplement to The Graphic, 20 September 1890
Ceres, c1747-1815, (1915). Artist: Francesco BartolozziCeres. In ancient Roman religion Ceres was a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. After J. B. Cipriani
The Romps, c1786-1826, (1919). Artist: William WardThe Romps. After William Redmore Bigg (1755-1828). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]
The Escaped Macaw, (1925)The Escaped Macaw. After an original tempera Painting By Harry Morley (1881-1943). From The Studio Volume 89 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]
Saint Margaret of Antioch, c1630, (1937). Artist: Francisco de ZurbaranSaint Margaret of Antioch, c1630. After an original work by Francisco de Zurbaran (1598-1664). Original housed in The National Gallery, London.From The Studio Vol
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born mistress of King Charles II, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldEleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II. Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland
Madame du Barry, Mistress of King louis XV of France, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMadame du Barry, Mistress of King Louis XV of France. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937
Jose Dalmaine, British actress, 1938. In Firth Shephards new musical comedy, Running Riot, at the Gaiety Theatre, London. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 7th series
Getty Jassonne, French ballet dancer, c1936-c1939. Cigarette card from Real Photographs, series 8, issued by the manufacturers of State Express and Ardath Cigarettes
Woman by a pond in a garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, late 19th or early 20th century
Woman and servants going to a market, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel CoWoman and servants going to a market, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Iris Lancaster, actress, c1938. Iris Lancaster (1915-) appeared in 11 films between 1933 and 1944. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 3rd series, issued by the British-American Tobacco Company
A Game of Cards, 19th century. Stereoscopic card
The Card Game, c1850. Stereoscopic card
Card game, 19th century. Stereoscopic card
Edelweiss, late 19th or early 20th century(?)
The King and Queen of Spain at Osborne Cottage, Isle of Wight, c1906-c1919(?). King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969)
Playing shuffleboard on a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies, January-March 1931. A woman passenger playing shuffleboard on the boat deck
Women dancers performing, Sierra Leone, 20th century
Women dancers, Sierra Leone, 20th century
Mule with water kegs, Sicily, Italy, c1923. Artist: AW CutlerMule with water kegs, Sicily, Italy, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923
A patriot from Alsace and Lorraine, c1922. Artist: CreteA patriot from Alsace and Lorraine, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922
Bourgeoise in costume of the time of Charles VI of France, 1382 (1882-1884). Artist: PetitBourgeoise in costume of the time of Charles VI of France, 1382 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine
Womens fashion of the 1880s and 1890s, 1937. A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937
Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort, 1861 (1964). Artist: John Jabez Edwin MayallQueen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort, 1861 (1964). A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964
Fashion of 1792 (1882-1884)Fashion of 1792, (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
Fashion of 1792, (1882-1884). Artist: TamisierFashion of 1792, (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
Flower seller, 18th century (1882-1884). Artist: GilbertFlower seller, 18th century (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
Princess Dolgorouki, 1889. A print from Figaro Exposition, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co, Limited, 4 Stationers Hall Court, London, 1889
Carmen, 1889. Georges Bizets opera Carmen was first performed in 1875. Initially denounced by critics, it went on to become one of the most popular of operas
Auguste Rodin, French sculptor, 1895. Possibly the pre-eminent French sculptor, Rodin (1840-1917) is best known for his The Thinker (1902)
Jules Renard, French, 1900Jules Renard in 1900, (1865-1905). A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1865-1905, 4th album, Editions MD, Paris
Rats! Rats!! Rats!!!. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyRats! Rats!! Rats!!!. Stereoscopic Card Details
Getting His Hair Banged. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyGetting His Hair Banged. Stereoscopic card detail
Jeanne Julia Bartet, French actress, 1901. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1925, 9th album, Editions MD, Paris
Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer, 1854. Florence Nightingale made her reputation by her organisation of nursing service during the Crimean War
The newest fashion for September, 1854
Advert for Erasmic soap, 1920. A print from The Sphere, 20th November 1920
Hongi Maori salutations, 1908-1909. Artist: JL MartinHongi Maori salutations, 1908-1909. A Hongi is a traditional greeting in New Zealand. It is done by pressing ones nose to another person at an encounter
The Soldiers Farewell, 1908-1909. Artist: H KollienThe Soldiers Farewell, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)
Eastern Girl, 1908-1909. Artist: Albert GilbertEastern Girl, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)
A woman tram-conductor, Chile, 1922. Artist: Brown & DawsonA woman tram-conductor, Chile, 1922. The sign tells people not to get on while the tram is moving. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II
An Abyssinian (Ethiopian) woman, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosAn Abyssinian (Ethiopian) woman, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
A mother and her child, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. Artist: Ewing GallowayA mother and her child, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Latvian women in traditional costume, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Estonian woman in traditional dress, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
