Enseigne Collection

Building with the sign " Nectarine" and the staff working there - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980026 Building with the sign " Nectarine" and the staff working there - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info)

Un porter d'eau et sa barrel, un remouleur et une raccomodeuse de bas a sa etal et deux nonnes des Siseurs de la
FLO4718483 Un porter d'eau et sa barrel, un remouleur et une raccomodeuse de bas a sa etal et deux nonnes des Siseurs de la Charite - Eau forte d'une illustration par Victor Auver

Ozashiki, welcome and visit piece - Ozashiki or parlor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980207 Ozashiki, welcome and visit piece - Ozashiki or parlor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Ozashiki)

Nave with the Virgin and Child, sign, polychrome stone sculpture dating from the 16th century
YOU4419473 Nave with the Virgin and Child, sign, polychrome stone sculpture dating from the 16th century. Photography, KIM Youngtae, Musee Gadagne, Lyon.; (add.info.: Nave with the Virgin and Child)

Portrait of a Parisian concierge (Villiers district, Paris). Photograph, circa 1870-1886
LSE4316143 Portrait of a Parisian concierge (Villiers district, Paris). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

View of Han Loou shopping street in Han Keou (Han-Keou), China. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinandus
LSE4322427 View of Han Loou shopping street in Han Keou (Han-Keou), China. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinandus, in " Le Tour du Monde, Nouveau journal des Voyages"

Le marchand de coups de baton - Lithography, extracted from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088993 Le marchand de coups de baton - Lithography, extracted from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Uniform of a ships ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Bara et Gerard from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Goyer from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Post Office: Tourists collecting mail at the post office in Scarborough, 1812
FLO4690632 Post Office: Tourists collecting mail at the post office in Scarborough, 1812. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, after a sketch by J

Enseigne Marie-Antoinette, after 1774 (oil on metal)
2962351 Enseigne Marie-Antoinette, after 1774 (oil on metal) by German School, (18th century); 54x43.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Antoinette)

Sign with a monkey smoking a pipe (oil on panel)
XIR238650 Sign with a monkey smoking a pipe (oil on panel) by French School, (18th century); 65x54 cm; Musee du Tabac, Bergerac, France; French, out of copyright

La France Maritime - Ensign (in everyday uniform on board ship). 19th century

French Sign-Painter
A French peintre d enseigne (sign painter) at work on a shop-front. Date: circa 1845

L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas)
XIR897872 L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: L Enseigne de Gersaint)

The Gersaint Shop Sign, 1721 (oil on canvas)
XIR30793 The Gersaint Shop Sign, 1721 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 166x308 cm; Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: L Enseigne de Gersaint; ); French

CHILDRENs WEAR 1920S
Three children who were taken by their fashion-conscious mums to A la Enseigne de Mignapouf, in the rue Boissy d Anglas, Paris, for what to wear on their summer hols

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"Enseigne: A Glimpse into the Diverse World of Signs and Symbols" Step back in time to the enchanting streets of Paris, where a portrait captures the essence of a Parisian concierge in the Villiers district. Through Paul Emile Theodore Ducos' lens, circa 1870-1886, we witness the stoic presence and unwavering dedication that defined these guardians of buildings. Travel across continents to Han Keou (Han-Keou), China, as Ferdinandus' engraving from "Le Tour du Monde" transports us to Han Loou shopping street. Immerse yourself in this bustling scene from 1882, where vibrant colors and exotic wares create an atmosphere brimming with life. Delve into theatrical artistry with Louis Edmond Duranty's lithography titled "Le marchand de coups de baton. " This intriguing piece extracted from "Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries" takes us on a whimsical journey through puppetry and storytelling in 1863 Paris. Experience maritime history through uniforms - from ships ensigns to first mates - as we explore their distinctive attire within the French Navy. These meticulously crafted garments offer a glimpse into seafaring traditions dating back to 1844. Journey further back in time with Thomas Rowlandson's handcolored copperplate engraving depicting tourists collecting mail at Scarborough's post office in 1812. Witness their excitement as they eagerly gather letters, bridging distances and connecting hearts during an era when communication was treasured. Marvel at artistic masterpieces like "Enseigne Marie-Antoinette, " painted after 1774 on metal. This exquisite oil painting immortalizes royalty while showcasing intricate details that captivate our imagination. Discover unexpected delights as you encounter a sign featuring a mischievous monkey smoking a pipe on panel canvas.