Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry BowersAmundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)
Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). Artist: Auguste CouderSiege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). French General Jean de Rochambeau (1725-1807) and American General George Washington (1732-1799) giving the last orders for the attack, October 1781
Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Robert Falcon ScottCamp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Three pyramid tents camped near Beardmore Glacier and Mount Wild: two figures can be seen sketching on the sledge
Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. Artist: Henry AdlardHadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume I, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co
Maharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46. Creator: TaraMaharana Sarup Singh Inspects a Prize Stallion, 1845-46
Mandan Indians, with Medicine Man in Bear Skin, c1875. The Mandan traditionally lived along the banks of the Missouri River and two of its tributaries, the Heart and the Knife
A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: William SimpsonA Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol, 1855. Troops celebrating Christmas during the Crimean War. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855
A cricket match on Bansted Downs, Surrey, 19th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)
In the Village of Blackfeet Indians near St. Marys Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]
A Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Creator: William Newenham Montague OrpenA Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Woman looking out to the Irish Sea at Howth Head, a peninsula on the east coast of Ireland
King George with his pet parrot, 1936King George with his pet parrot, which was brought back from Sandringham to London in the Royal Funeral Train: Charlotte on her cage in His Majestys work tent in the garden of Buckingham Palace
Native American painting on animal skin, 19th century. Artist: Silver HornNative American painting on animal skin, 19th century. A Sioux (Dakota) North American Plains Indian painting on skin showing various episodes in tribal legends
Love in the East, 1787. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonLove in the East, 1787
Lust (Luxuria) from The Seven Deadly Sins, 1558. Creator: Philip GalleLust (Luxuria) from The Seven Deadly Sins, 1558. After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
William F. Buffalo Bill Cody, Rosa Bonheur, Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red ShirtWilliam F. " Buffalo Bill" Cody, , Chief Rocky Bear, Chief Red Shirt, William " Broncho Bill" Irving, Roland Knoedler, and [Benjamin
Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604. Creator: ManoharHamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604
On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersOn the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Am Nilufer bei Cairo. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers
St. Fillans Games, 1845, (1946). Creator: UnknownSt. Fillans Games, 1845, (1946). Traditional highland games taking place near the village of St Fillans in Scotland. The St
Beechlands, Newick, 1835. Creator: John Henry HurdisBeechlands, Newick, 1835. Village fair in the grounds of Grade II listed Beechlands House in Newick, Sussex, England. Engraving by John Henry Hurdis
King George and Queen Mary visit wounded soldiers, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Wounded Heroes from the Front: Their Majesties visiting one of the Indian Hospital Camps
King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: UnknownKing John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: UnknownThe Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France
Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, The Animals, Steam Packet, Richmond Jazz Festival, London, 1965Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, The Animals, Steam Packet, The 5th National Jazz and Blues Festival, Richmond, London, 1965
Exodus 31: 2-8: Bezalel and Aholiab making the Ark of the CovenantExodus 31:2-8: Bezalel and Aholiab making the Ark of the Covenant. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School
Boy scouts camping, 1926. The boy scout movement was started in 1907 by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)
Alexander the Great, Lubok print, 1869. Lubok (plural Lubki) prints were Russian popular prints with simple graphics portraying stories derived from literature, religion and popular tales
In Winter Quarters in the Arctic Sea; A days sport in the Polar Sea, 1875. Creator: UnknownIn Winter Quarters in the Arctic Sea; A days sport in the Polar Sea, 1875. [Men in fur suits, dog, bow and arrow, and cauldron suspended over a fire]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
View of the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland, 1941. Creator: Jack DelanoView of the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland
Side shows at the Vermont state fair, Rutland, 1941. Creator: Jack DelanoSide shows at the Vermont state fair, Rutland
Just a friendly____, 1893. Creator: UnknownJust a friendly____, 1893. [ 3rd Battalion D.C.N.G. U.V.C. Company A. Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, Maryland? Soldiers drinking whiskey]
Capt. Columbus & friends, 1893. Creator: UnknownCapt. Columbus & friends, 1893. [Group of soldiers including a child]
Co. B. 3rd Batl, 1893. Creator: UnknownCo. B. 3rd Batl, 1893. [ Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, Maryland? Company B. 3rd Battalion. Note fur rug and clock shaped like a fish in interior of tent]
Co. D. 2d Batl. 1893. Creator: UnknownCo. D. 2d Batl. 1893. [Company D. 2nd Battalion. Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall Maryland?]
Co. A. 6th Batl. 1893. Creator: UnknownCo. A. 6th Batl. 1893. [Company A. 6th Battalion. Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall Maryland?]
Co. A. 3d Batl. 1893. Creator: UnknownCo. A. 3d Batl. 1893. [Company A. 3rd Battalion. Cruikshank photo. Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall Maryland?]
Capt. Simmons & friends, 1893. Creator: UnknownCapt. Simmons & friends, 1893. [ Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall Maryland?]
Co. C. 3d Batl. 1893. Creator: UnknownCo. C. 3d Batl. 1893. [Company C. 3rd Battalion. Cruikshank photo. Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall Maryland? Man in centre holding what looks like a pizza]
Breaking camp, 1893. Creator: William CruikshankBreaking camp, 1893. [Marshall Hall, Maryland. Soldiers dismantling tents]
Officers of the Post, 1893. Creator: William CruikshankOfficers of the Post, 1893. [ Post Hd. Quarters. Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, Maryland]
Hospital, 1893. Creator: William CruikshankHospital, 1893. [Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, Maryland]
Guard house, 1893. Creator: William CruikshankGuard house, 1893. [Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, Maryland]
Sunday dinner, Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. Creator: William CruikshankSunday dinner, Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. [Maryland]
Sunday morning inspection, 1893. Creator: William CruikshankSunday morning inspection, 1893. [Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, Maryland]
Headquarters, [Camp McKibbin, Maryland], 1893. Creator: William CruikshankHeadquarters, 1893. [ Camp McKibbin, No.1 Headquarters, Marshall Hall, 1893 ]
One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. [Note upturned basket for carrying peas, and washboard]
Young migrant mother... FSA emergency camp, Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeYoung migrant mother who lives in one of the tents. California. Farm Security Administration (FSA) emergency camp. Calipatria. [Note upturned pea-picking basket used as a seat]
One of a dozen or more small bean pickers camps in immediate... near West Stayton, Oregon, 1939One of a dozen or more small bean pickers camps in immediate vicinity. Near West Stayton, Oregon
Wide view of the first mobile camp unit (FSA), situated in the Klamath Basin, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeWide view of the first mobile camp unit (FSA - Farm Security Administration), situated in the Klamath Basin, Oregon. [Note male and female showers in trailers on left]
