Piece Collection (page 7)

Front cover, Mrs Gray Horton, Tiger-Stripes and Beads
Front cover, Mrs Gray Horton (formerly Gwen Le Bas), Tiger-Stripes and Beads for Swimming, Biarritz, France. Date: September 1933

Front cover, Lady Milbanke, Beauty in a Bathing Cap, on the Riviera, South of France. Date: August 1933

Beach fashions, 1938
A variety of beach fashions for 1938 worn by smart society in the smartest holiday resorts. Top left is Miss Jeannette Fuqua at Biarritz in a two-piece

Eric Gill panel shown at Goupil Galleries
A piece of carving contained in Eric Gills War Memorial, exhibited at the Goupil Galleries in 1927. 1927

Women playing dominoes, China, East Asia -- there are several different types of game, some involving the use of dice. Date: 1922

Well Fire, Wood Mantel-piece by G Wright (engraving)
969907 Well Fire, Wood Mantel-piece by G Wright (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well Fire, Wood Mantel-piece by G Wright)

Young Kayan man making a blowpipe, Borneo, SE Asia
Young Kayan man shaping a piece of hard jagang wood to make a blowpipe, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire). (1 of 6) Date: 1922

Womens swimwear 1909
Woman wearing a daring swimming costume for the time, with criss-cross ties to the sides. 1909

Draughts board with comic verse on a Christmas card
Draughts board with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Piece of checked cloth with comic verse on a birthday card -- a check, not a cheque. Date: circa 1890s

Chinese Shadows at Algiers (engraving)
1593943 Chinese Shadows at Algiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Shadows at Algiers. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 17 January 1846)

Scenes in the Tonga Islands (litho)
1599005 Scenes in the Tonga Islands (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Tonga Islands)

Une Batterie, Piece a Longue Portee, Batterie en Foret (photo)
963789 Une Batterie, Piece a Longue Portee, Batterie en Foret (photo) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Batterie, Piece a Longue Portee)

Ashburnham House and Westminster School (engraving)
1037777 Ashburnham House and Westminster School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashburnham House and Westminster School)

Page of fashion adverts - April 1924
Page of four fashion adverts for womens clothing and hair restorer, Dickins & Jones, three-piece gown in Romain coat, Caradium, hair dye, restoring grey hair to its original colour

Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving)
1102546 Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition)

Page of Fashion adverts 1937
Two adverts from Woolands of model wearing a graceful full length Ascot dress, designed in floral organza, patterned in charming shades, petalled frill on bodice and skirt

Womens Autumn clothing 1929
Beige, red and brown in fashion for Autumn 1929. 1929

Stonemason
Stone Mason wearing a cap working on a large piece of stone Date: circa 1957

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Vien
Chief Vien, wearing a western three- piece suit with a scarf is wrapped around his neck. Photograph by David Frances Barry. Date: 1880

SWIMWEAR / BELGIUM 1913
Bathing beauties in polka dot headscarves and clinging one- piece bathing costumes take a stroll in the sea. One costume has side lacing on the legs & a deep V -neck. 1913

The Fetes at Ostend (engraving)
1059743 The Fetes at Ostend (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fetes at Ostend)

A Drawing Room Scene with an imposing open Armchair (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
CH401622 A Drawing Room Scene with an imposing open Armchair (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Walker, Frederick (1840-75); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Finis (litho)
3654607 Finis (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finis. Illustration for English Lyrics with an introduction by John Dennis (George Bell)

Bowl (brass)
3499614 Bowl (brass) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Diocesan Museum, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Bowl. Anonymous author. Brass. XVI-XVII Centuries)

Piece d eau des Carpes (coloured photo)
3632084 Piece d eau des Carpes (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piece d eau des Carpes)

Carpenters Apprentice working at a Trial-piece (engraving)
668466 Carpenters Apprentice working at a Trial-piece (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Saint-Quentin (chromolitho)
667682 Battle of Saint-Quentin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Saint-Quentin. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of a tattooed man (b / w photo)
DGC288122 Portrait of a tattooed man (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of a mans heavily tattooed back); Prismatic Pictures; out of copyright

The Stapleton Family, 1789 (oil on canvas)
450297 The Stapleton Family, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Beach, Thomas (1738-1806); 152.5x137.2 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
450167 Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 67.2x63.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Johann Andreas Cramer)

Celtic Tools or Weapons discovered by Mrs Laing at Keiss Castle, Caithness (engraving)
1613338 Celtic Tools or Weapons discovered by Mrs Laing at Keiss Castle, Caithness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho)
6013410 Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood-engraving tools and processes)

Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230
XIR161328 Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230, 694817 and 673214) by Merovingian (5th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Appliances for the sick-room (engraving)
6005628 Appliances for the sick-room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appliances for the sick-room)

The Effect of a Bullet (engraving)
3627796 The Effect of a Bullet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effect of a Bullet)

Rats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683 (engraving)
3644720 Rats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rats trouves a Strasbourg en 1683)

A game of chess with living pieces, on top of a colossal chessboard, has been organized... (colour litho)
2783933 A game of chess with living pieces, on top of a colossal chessboard, has been organized... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Versailles, L Orangerie et la Piece d Eau des Suisses (colour photo)
2803598 Versailles, L Orangerie et la Piece d Eau des Suisses (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Versailles)

Shakespeare / Edward VI, aShovelboard Piece, ac. 1550 (metal)
2959887 Shakespeare / Edward VI, AShovelboard Piece, Ac.1550 (metal) by English School, (16th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Lion gaming pieces, from Tomb 1560s, Abydos, c. 2920-2770 BC (ivory)
FIT76550 Lion gaming pieces, from Tomb 1560s, Abydos, c.2920-2770 BC (ivory) by Egyptian 1st Dynasty (c.3100-2890 BC); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Fireside Football Game (mixed media)
NFM315535 Fireside Football Game (mixed media) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Games in the Rain series, a Kum-Bak British product; ); eNational Football Museum; English

Coin with heads of Julius Caesar (101-44 BC) and Augustus (63-14 BC) (bronze)
XIR222491 Coin with heads of Julius Caesar (101-44 BC) and Augustus (63-14 BC) (bronze) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus; ); out of copyright

Westminster Abbey Gold Altar Pieces (gold)
XCF307359 Westminster Abbey Gold Altar Pieces (gold) by English School; Westminster Abbey, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Lord Rossmore (engraving)
1061496 Lord Rossmore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Rossmore, one of the Orange Leaders in the North of Ireland)

Musee des Souverains, piece decoree avec les debris des boiseries provenant de la chambre de parade de Henri II
962991 Musee des Souverains, piece decoree avec les debris des boiseries provenant de la chambre de parade de Henri II (engraving) by French School

Louis XIII (1601-43) Anne of Austria (1601-66) and Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642
CHT169422 Louis XIII (1601-43) Anne of Austria (1601-66) and Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) at the production of Mirame, a play by J

As if she were a piece of genuine sevres (litho)
5217719 As if she were a piece of genuine sevres (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: As if she were a piece of genuine sevres)

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"An Eclectic Collection of Pieces: From Heath Robinson's Whimsical Drawings to Suffragette Badges and Exquisite Artworks" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we explore an enchanting assortment of captivating pieces. First, let us marvel at the intricate details of a Heath Robinson drawing, where fantastical contraptions come to life with whimsy and ingenuity. Each line tells a story, inviting us into a realm of endless possibilities. Next, we encounter the powerful symbolism behind a Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon. A testament to the relentless fight for women's rights, these artifacts remind us of the courage and determination that shaped history. In vibrant hues of red and green, an Australian King Parrot captures our attention with its majestic presence. Alisterus Scapularis stands proudly as nature's masterpiece, reminding us of the awe-inspiring beauty that surrounds us. Moving on to Barribal's "A Golden Girl, " we are transported back in time to an era when elegance reigned supreme. The delicate brushstrokes bring forth grace and sophistication in this timeless portrait. Venturing further into history's embrace is an Ichthyosaurus fossil displayed as a museum piece. This ancient creature whispers tales from prehistoric times, allowing us to ponder our place in the vastness of Earth's timeline. From Africa's rich cultural heritage emerges a mosaic wall from Morocco’s Fes city—a true work of art adorning fountains with vibrant colors and geometric patterns. It serves as a reminder that creativity knows no boundaries or borders. Captured forever in black-and-white frames is the engagement photo between Duke York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon—later known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother—an image brimming with love and anticipation for their royal journey ahead. The enigmatic Helen Duncan takes center stage next; her séances brought forth ectoplasmic wonders and teleplasmic hands, leaving audiences in awe of the supernatural.