Composed Collection (page 7)

The Earth Oil on wood. Giuseppe Arcimboldo (c1530-1593) Italian painter. Bizarre portrait composed of heads and bodies of mammals

Jean Baptiste von Helmont (1579-1644). Belgian physician and chemist. Helmont recognised that there are more gases than just air, and claimed to have coined the word gas

Johann Strauss the Elder (1804-1849) Austrian violinist, conductor and composer, born in Vienna. He composed numerous waltzes, but his son Johann the Younger excelled him

Portrait of Prince George of Denmark Composed Entirely of Minute Writing, 1860 Engraving

Portrait of Queen Anne Composed Entirely of Minute Writing, 1860 Engraving

BERLIN, Irving (1888-1989)

Guardia de Corps del Rey. 18th century. Royal
" Guardia de Corps del Rey". 18th century. Royal "

An evening at Oakland. Romance, composed & respectfully dedicated to the senior class of 1860, of Oakland Female Institute, by Thomas O Neill

The grave of my mother Poetry and music composed and respectfully dedicated to Miss Megee of Philadelphia by the author of Marys beauty

The story of Gettysburg Music composed for the piano, respectfully dedicated to H. T. Helmbold, manufacturer of Helmbolds Extract Buchu

Not for Joseph or the Stuyvesant galop - composed by Paul Steinhagen. Music cover. Date c1858 i.e. 1868?

A new first part, composed of the best end men, the most brilliant vocalists & expert musicians in America. Date c1899

CHRISTIANS AWAKE MSS
The original manuscript of the popular English hymn Christians Awake composed by John Byrom as a Christmas present for his daughter, Dolly. Date: 1745

Fulness of Joy Plate 2
Floral accompaniment to Psalm 16.11: a garland or swag, in the shape of a horseshoe, composed of daisies & grass. Date: circa 1880

Brooklyn motor show
[Auto Show.]. Auto Show composed of automobiles of Brooklyn dealers in a large exhibition space

Couple dancing the polka on a music sheet
A couple wearing ermine-trimmed costumes dance the polka hand in hand on a music sheet entitled The Musical Bouquet. The music itself consists of The Redowa and Polish Polkas composed

Max Darewski, musical prodigy
Maximillian Arnold (Max) Darewski (1894-1929), a musical prodigy who composed, conducted and played the piano. Seen here as a teenager, in coat and hat, carrying a music case

Moritz Lutzen, musical prodigy
Moritz Lutzen, a musical boy prodigy -- he composed, conducted and played the piano. His later career seemed to focus mainly on the composition of popular songs

Feather Headdress 1796
A caricature of the extravagant fashions of the period. The womans headdress is composed of ostrich plumes & an aigrette. Date: 1796

Fashions for February, 1844
Engraving of two women modelling The Illustrated London News idea of Fashion for February 1844. The full caption reads as follows: No.1

Women, Girl & Hoop 1877
Cuirasse bodice & tunic with underskirt in pink & grey; gold dress with square neckline & plastron composed of horizontal bands of lace. The girl wears heeled boots

Guatemala / Tikal / Pyramid
Temple of the Great Jaguar from 810 in the metropolis of TIKAL surrounded by the virgin forest. the site is composed of 3000 temples, pyramids and steles of the Mayas

Roasting fifty six geese at once for the inmates of the old
Man turning the handle of a large roasting spit holding fifty six geese for the Old Mens Hospital, Norwich. The spit is composed of 10 rods, each having six geese on each

Somerset Scenery
The start of Burrington Combe, Somerset, showing the Rock of Ages where a curate, Augustus Toplady, composed the famous hymn of the same name, whilst sheltering from a thunderstorm

Jade Green & Gold Gown
A gown by Jeanne Lanvin composed of a pale jade green bodice and skirt and sleeves of gold beads sewn onto a transparent net. A long belt is tied at the waist

Deco Jumper & Hat 1935
Hand-knitted Chessboard jumper with short sleeves & the new demure little collar is composed of large different coloured squares. Worn with a belt & matching brimless hat

Poro-Plastic Corset
The patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight

Underwear C. 1923
A silk crepe nightgown with wing sleeves & pin tucks & chemise & knickers to match; pleated cami-knickers; princess petticoat & knickers composed of fine pleats

Feather Hat with Veil
A toque or fitted helmet composed of black & white feathers creating a scallop design complete with a visor style veil; a black hat with a segmented brim

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809ÔÇô1847), born and widely known as Felix Mendelssohn - German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Date: circa 1840s

Slum Cricket
A group of boys play a game of cricket on waste ground. A piece of wood propped up with coats serves as a makeshift wicket, while the ball is composed of who knows what?

Blue & White Dress 1875
Blue & white dress with low, square neckline & jacket bodice, under-skirt composed of lace flounces & puffings, the over-skirt arranged over a bustle or crinolette

Costume / Feather Fan / 1900
Gown with a sac bodice composed of a large weave net, high all round collar with ruff, floral relief trim & an accordian pleated skirt ornamented with beaded waves

Accordeon / Musto
A group of musicians composed of drummer & three accordians playing an accompaniment for Morris Dancers outside a village pub

Mimosa rocks and rock pool in natural bay composed of volcanic Rhyolite rock, around 360 million years old, Mimosa Rocks National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Robin Hood and his men on a music sheet
Robin Hood and his Merry Men depicted on a music sheet entitled The Musical Bouquet. The music itself is for a new song, The Merry Sherwood Ranger, composed by Alexander Lee to words by J Halford

Birth of New Germany
The birth of the third reich is viewed with alarm and dismay by other nations. The nativity scene is composed of an aryan peasant family nurturing their new saviour

RED SKIRT
She holds out her red full circle skirt. Each tier is composed of tiny pleats to add fullness. The V neck top in transparent chevron print ties on the shoulders

Costume Mrs Hunter 1860S
Plain dress with bishop sleeves & reversed cuffs composed of folds. A string of large beads falls between the stand-up collar & belt. N.B broad bracelet with disc motif

Costume / Photo 1860S
Middle aged woman in a dress composed of a fabric with horizontal stripes. Much of her clothing is obscured by a fringed shawl which reaches almost to ground level

Crimea / Peace Restored
PEACE ! PEACE ! PEACE ! A song composed to celebrate the end of the war in the Crimea

Dinner Dress / Worth 1921
Pink dress by Worth with cap sleeves, deep V -neck, slightly low waisted & with a skirt composed of sections of tiers of fringing creating an uneven hemline

Lady in Shawl 1837
Pale grey robe: scallop shaped trim down one side of the skirt composed of black velvet & blonde lace, large Kashmir shawl & lace edged collar with brooch. Footman in livery

DELIA MASONs HAT C1906
Delia Mason wears a hat composed of lace & gauze over a wire frame & trimmed with daisies. The brim is shaped into waves

MENs SHOES 1908
An example of a front lacing shoe & boot with a contrasting upper which may be composed of canvas

Swimwear / Der Bazar 1869
A selection of two-piece bathing costumes probably composed of a combination with long trouser legs & an over-skirt or tunic

Mole & Chamois Skin Coat
3/4 length coat narrow in the bodice & then flaring from the hip composed of triangular sections of moleskin & chamois leather with a hood, deep fold back cuffs, belt & fur beret

Two-Tone Dress / New Look
The sleeves are cut with the upper bodice and fitted to a deep waist band. The skirt is composed of bands of alternating brown & grey fabric of increasing width

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"Composed: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of music, where every note is carefully composed to create a symphony of emotions. From the haunting melodies of "Our Little Contemptibles" during World War I to the empowering Suffragette Song Anthem March of the Women, music has always been a powerful tool for expression. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover an enchanting engraving - the cover of Handel's Messiah from 1742. This black and white photo transports us back in time, reminding us that even centuries ago, people found solace in harmonious tunes. The magic continues with a whimsical music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, capturing the playful spirit of these dancing puppets. And what better way to celebrate ballet than through four graceful ballerinas immortalized on a delicate sheet? Sir Edward Elgar takes center stage as his compositions echo through generations. His genius resonates with each note he meticulously composes, leaving an indelible mark on classical music. But our journey doesn't stop there; it transcends time itself. We stumble upon ancient cave art paintings that depict early humans using sound as their language before words were formed. Gaby Deslys emerges like a star from yesteryears - dancer, singer, actress - her talent shining brightly across stages worldwide from 1881 to 1920. Her performances were masterpieces composed by her own artistic soul. Henri Clark's The Poor Washerwoman tugs at heartstrings as we gaze upon its poignant music sheet cover. It reminds us that even in hardship and struggle, beauty can be found within musical notes. Pas de Quatre brings Faust Up To Date in this captivating music cover – two worlds colliding to create something extraordinary. Music has always had the power to transport us beyond reality's boundaries. Lastly, tragedy strikes as we encounter Titanic sinking amidst its haunting music sheet from 1912.