Evidently Collection

Motor Racing in 1926
Racing cars of 1926 : oddly, one car is carrying two people, the others only one. Evidently it was still optional

Esther Hammerton, Sexton
ESTHER HAMMERTON Female sexton of Kingston on Thames : the work was evidently too much for her, she dug herself into an early grave aged only 35. Date: 1711 - 1746

Child's Head
A portrait painting study of a child's head, evidently wearing a blue outfit and hat, although lacking in definition. Date: circa 1916

The Gramaphone Co, His Masters Voice Advert
An illustrated advertisement for The Gramaphone Co. Ltd, based in Sydney, showing the famous His Master's Voice logo. The picture shows a merry ballroom full of dancing couples

Vanishing London
Oil painting titled Vanishing London'. This picture is remarkable as being the work of a shoemaker. (His shop is in the right-hand corner of the painting) who is entirely without training in art

Corea in Times of Peace (engraving)
1047986 Corea in Times of Peace (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corea in Times of Peace)

Obvious (engraving)
5237233 Obvious (engraving) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obvious. Cartoon from Pictures from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co)

Caracalla. (Bust of the Museum of Naples. ) [Evidently a Different Person from the Bust on p. 240. Ed] (engraving)
663228 Caracalla. (Bust of the Museum of Naples.) [Evidently a Different Person from the Bust on p. 240. Ed] (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caracalla)

The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving)
1047394 The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses)

THREE-LEGGED RACE
A three-legged race - demanding perfect co- ordination between the paired runners, which two of our contestants evidently did not achieve ! Date: circa 1900

SISTER OF ST JOHN
Nursing sister of the ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM at the convent of Toulouse : she wears a habit de coeur, evidently a ceremonial habit of some kind

FOLKLORE / CYNOCEPHALIES
Dog-headed creatures, reported by travellers in India; they are depicted fighting the monsters of the forest, using weapons, so they are evidently more-or-less human Date: medieval

NAUGHTY PUSS ! The title of the present picture has evidently caused the pretty little child to dread too much familiarity with Pussy hereafter

Andreae Georg Beck
ANDREAE GEORG BECK German scholar, with some of his books and a large winged insect, evidently symbolic of something. Date: 1726 - 1774

Franz Arnold
FRANZ ARNOLD German bishop of Paderborn, evidently well-connected ! Date: 1658 - ?

Toronto Malton Airport
Malton Airport, Toronto : this picture was evidently made when air traffic control was in its rudimentary stage... Date: 1930s

Andre Fremiot
ANDRE FREMIOT French churchman and statesman, archbishop of Bourges and a conseiller du roy; he was evidently fond of stag-hunting... Date: 1573 - 1641

Justus Candidus Cautus
JUSTUS CANDIDUS CAUTUS Evidently a man of culture, judging by his workplace and the attributes of this intriguing engraving - but we know nothing about him... Date: circa 1746

Thomas Oldham Barlow
THOMAS OLDHAM BARLOW (1824 - 1889), artist evidently best known for his portraits : depicted seated at a table, but this can hardly be his studio, nor those his working clothes ? Date: 1884

Station at Napoli
The railway station at Napoli (Naples): evidently in sunny Italy they see no reason to roof the station ! No platforms, either. Date: 1863

Four C14 Notables
Four men in short garments, three with unmatching hose, evidently the current fashion; two carry swords, one at the side, the other in front Date: 14th century

Thought-Reading Horse
Alpha, the thought-reading horse, currently performing at the London Aquarium : he is evidently a whizz at arithmetic Date: 1895

They ve evidently seen me by Bruce Bairnsfather
They ve evidently seen me. A British soldier, precariously peering out the top of a chimney pot, binoculars in hand, is narrowly missed by an enemy shell

A cat and her family in the Trenches - WWI
A cat and her family in the Trenches. The only inhabitants of a ruined farm near the front line. (The cat had evidently been hit by a shell fragment for one of its paws was missing)

My, little, grey, home, West, feet, place, but, belong, another, evidently, economical, own, bed, space, Private, William, Harold, Hutchings, 1885, 1962, 2Nd, 1St, Lancashire, Field, Ambulance

Robert Sym, Lawyer
ROBERT SYM Scottish lawyer, evidently partial to a quiet stroll in the woods. Date: CIRCA 1787

Ellen Power
ELLEN POWER niece of noted social leader lady Blessington, noted for being painted by Landseer. She was evidently fond of birds, and they of her. Date: circa 1841

Anacharsis Klootz
ANACHARSIS KLOOTZ Neither Larousse nor the internet can tell us who he was, but evidently he was a French statesman of the revolutionary period... Date: 18th century

Frances Irby
FRANCES IRBY (nee Wright) second wife of Frederick Paul Irby, naval officer - evidently she occupied herself with sketching during his long absences at sea. Date: ? - 1852

Represantant d une grande nation, engraving 1799, a grotesque monster, nude and hairy, representing the Constitution of the Year III

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

Represantant D une Grande Nation, Engraving 1799, A Grotesque Monster, Nude And Hairy, Representing The Constitution Of The Year Iii

Thomas F Burke
THOMAS F BURKE - Irish nationalist : described as General, evidently in some paramilitary force dedicated to liberating Ireland from the English oppressor. Date: LATE 19TH CENTURY

Annie Fay Poster
Poster for one of Fays first stage appearances in England - note that they were described as entertainments - no deep spiritual involvement, evidently ! Date: 1874

Evidently newly wed. Illustration shows a housewife, noting a shortage of plates, asking the cook what has happened to the missing plates. Date 1901 May 22

Pierre Aug Broussonet
PIERRE AUGUSTE BROUSSONET French naturalist (evidently in military or naval service) Date: 1761 - 1807

Railton Fairmile
An English car with some American parts, and with a price approaching seven hundred pounds - evidently for the choosy motorist. Date: 1937

Submarine Scout Airship2
The car of this submarine scout airship is evidently the fuselage of an aeroplane, its motor providing the forward power. Date: circa 1915

NY Phone Exchange 1910
Section of a typical New York City telephone exchange : working here is evidently an exclusively female preserve Date: 1910

Barnes Railway Bridge
The railway bridge at Barnes, carrying the loopline across the Thames to Smallbery : the sailing boat in the foreground is evidently used to carry cargo by water

Republican Game
Louis-Philippe is caricatured in a Parisian childrens game - evidently the kids come from families with Republican sympathies !

Nubian Deity
A Nubian deity, evidently a not-too-distant cousin of the Egyptian pantheon

Triton's spear - Crane - Kniphofia
That, reddening on the Triton's spear, foretells the waning of the year. (The flower resembles Kniphofia or Red-hot Poker')

Philemon, Playwright
PHILEMON Athenian comic poet and playwright, author of 97 works which were evidently extremely popular as he frequently won contests over his rivals

Tea for Two Ladies
Tea for two - but both ladies are wearing identical afternoon dresses - evidently they both buy their clothes chez Molyneux

Heron and Frog
A heron makes a grab for a frog, evidently considered an appropriate subject for a Christmas card !

Cartigny as Capt. Coop
The French actor Cartigny as Captain Coop in La jeunesse d Henri V, evidently shifted to the 17th century !

Istanbul 14th Century
Imperial Byzantium before the Turkish conquest : the artist had evidently never been there and didn t know anyone who had, so he depicted it as an English fortified town

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Evidently, a glimpse into the past of motor racing in 1926 reveals an exhilarating era filled with speed and adrenaline. Esther Hammerton, the skilled sexton, captures our attention as she fearlessly navigates through the twists and turns of the racetrack. Intriguingly, amidst all the excitement, a child's head peeks out from behind a barrier, captivated by the roaring engines and daring maneuvers, and is a testament to how even at such a young age, passion for motor racing can ignite. The Gramaphone Co's iconic advertisement featuring 'His Master's Voice' adds another layer of nostalgia to this snapshot of history. The enchanting melody emanating from their record player transports us back to an era when music was cherished on vinyl. As we delve deeper into vanishing London, Andreae Georg Beck and Franz Arnold's engravings paint vivid pictures of bustling streets and architectural marvels that have since disappeared. These images serve as reminders that change is inevitable but also highlight the importance of preserving our heritage. Moving beyond geographical boundaries brings us to Corea in times of peace; an engraving showcasing tranquility amidst chaos. This artwork reminds us that even during tumultuous periods in history, moments of serenity can be found if we look closely enough. An intriguing twist awaits as we encounter an engraving titled 'Obvious. ' What could possibly be so evident yet shrouded in mystery? This thought-provoking image invites us to ponder what lies beneath its surface. Caracalla's bust at the Museum of Naples presents an interesting contradiction - evidently different from another depiction on page 240. Such discrepancies remind us that historical accuracy can sometimes elude us due to various factors like artistic interpretation or incomplete records. Finally, 'The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses' engraving takes center stage with its captivating narrative unfolding before our eyes. We are left wondering about the escapades that ensued and what fate awaited these spirited equines.