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A "Fistic Encounter. "(engraving)
1092818 A " Fistic Encounter." (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Fistic Encounter." Illustration for Wonders of Bodily Strength)

Refining the Vessel, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833712 Refining the Vessel, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 53x39 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Packing the Porcelain, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833710 Packing the Porcelain, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 53x39 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Working Gold for Fine Jewellery Articles, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833707 Working Gold for Fine Jewellery Articles, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Postcard depicting the shoeing of a horse in Cornes, Le Velay, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382786 Postcard depicting the shoeing of a horse in Cornes, Le Velay, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Poetry, The Four Arts, Peduccio, Camera della Fama, 1542 (fresco)
780504 Poetry, The Four Arts, Peduccio, Camera della Fama, 1542 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Japanese Musical Instrument Makers (engraving)
2813262 Japanese Musical Instrument Makers (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Musical Instrument Makers)

French cavalrymen descending a cliff on horseback (colour litho)
2779956 French cavalrymen descending a cliff on horseback (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French cavalrymen descending a cliff on horseback)

The Great Naval Maneuvers In The Gulf Of Gaeta, The Duke Of Genoa Studies The Various Phases From The Edge Of Savoy
2798219 The Great Naval Maneuvers In The Gulf Of Gaeta, The Duke Of Genoa Studies The Various Phases From The Edge Of Savoy (colour litho) by Beltrame

London, Pavement artist (b / w photo)
2797981 London, Pavement artist (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, Pavement artist)

Legal Wig Maker in the Temple, London Date: 1921

Huguenot Hand-loom Weaver, Alma Street, Bethnal Green, East London Date: 1921

c. 1880s Japan - two geishas, studio scene, shamisen and tea set
c.1880s Japan - two geishas, studio scene, shamisen and tea set

c. 1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese men
c.1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese men

c. 1880s Japan - putting up telegraph poles and wires along Kobe bund
c.1880s Japan - putting up telegraph poles and wires along Kobe bund

c. 1880s Japan - soldier with swords and armour
c.1880s Japan - soldier with swords and armour

c. 1880s Japan - geishas with a kettle and stove
c.1880s Japan - geishas with a kettle and stove

c. 1880s Japan - geishas, flowers and a shamisen
c.1880s Japan - geishas, flowers and a shamisen

c. 1880s Japan - carpenter with tools at work
c.1880s Japan - carpenter with tools at work

c. 1880s Japan - pipe maker

c. 1880s Japan - geisha with flowers in her hair
c.1880s Japan - geisha with flowers in her hair

c. 1880s Japan - two geishas with baskets and flowers
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c. 1880s Japan - barbers at work
c.1880s Japan - barbers at work

c. 1880s Japan - geishas with sewing clothes
c.1880s Japan - geishas with ornate hair, sewing clothes

c. 1880s Japan - newspaper delivery boy vendor
c.1880s Japan - newspaper delivery boy vendor

c. 1880s Japan - Japanese Kabuki actor
c.1880s Japan - Japanese Kabuki actor - this would appear to be Ichikawa Danjuro IX, one of the most famous actors of the Meiji period

Actor Charlie Chaplin on his return to the UK in 1931, see signing autographs

Charlie Chaplin, George Bernard Shaw Dominion Theatre 1931
Charlie Chaplin meets George Bernard Shaw at the Dominion Theatre for the UK premiere of City Lights, February 27th 1931

Noble Sissle and his band members in the UK
Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889 - December 17, 1975) was an African-American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer, and playwright, best known for the Broadway musical Shuffle Along (1921)

Film actor Charlie Chaplin from the 1920s
Studio portrait of film actor Charlie Chaplin from the 1920s

c. 1890s Turkey Istanbul - ships on the Bosphorous
c.1890s Turkey Istanbul Constantinople photochrome - ships on the Bosphorous, view of the city

c. 1880s Japan - castle and army barracks Tokyo
c.1880s Japan - castle and army barracks Tokyo

c. 1880s Egypt Cairo - selling bread on the streets
c.1880s Egypt Cairo - selling bread on the streets

c. 1880s Egypt Cairo - man and his transport donkey
c.1880s Egypt Cairo - man and his transport donkey

Egypt Cairo - women washing with water from a well
c.1880s Egypt Cairo - women washing with water from a well

c. 1880s Egypt Cairo -water carriers porters
c.1880s Egypt Cairo -water carriers porters

c. 1890s Jaffa Gate Jerusalem - sign for Thomas Cook office
c.1890s Holy Land Israel Palestine photochrome - Jaffa Gate Jerusalem - sign for Thomas Cook tourist office

c. 1880s Egypt Cairo - Muslim cleric, imam
c.1880s Egypt Cairo - Muslim cleric

c. 1890s Egypt - dredger and ship on the Suez Canal
c.1890s Photochrome Egypt - dredger and ship on the Suez Canal

c. 1890s Egypt - ships tied up in port of Suez
c.1890s Photochrome Egypt - ships tied up in port of Suez

c. 1890s two Syrian bedouin men with a gun
c.1890s two Syrian bedouin men with a gun

c. 1890s Turkey Istanbul Turkish men outside a cafe
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Late 19th century - young Japanese woman with pipe
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

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"Unleashing the Power of Skill: From Philip Neri to Margot Fonteyn" In the serene Village green cricket grounds of Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, skill takes center stage as players showcase their batting and bowling prowess. Amidst the chaos of war, women in the First World War found solace and purpose through their remarkable skills displayed during Women's Institute activities. Fencing positions poised with precision - a true testament to the artistry and expertise required to master this elegant sport. Balancing rocks on driftwood against a backdrop of the vast sea symbolizes not only nature's harmony but also highlights an individual's ability to achieve balance through skillful patience. Unconventional yet empowering - witness a Ju-Jitsu suffragette demonstrating her self-defense skills, breaking stereotypes while fighting for equality. The strategic game of Go comes alive as three Japanese Geisha girls engage in intense concentration and mental agility while showcasing their mastery over this ancient board game. Legends come alive as Herne the Hunter roams through folklore embodying unparalleled hunting skills passed down through generations. Hockey enthusiasts mesmerize with footwork that rivals ballet dancers' gracefulness while displaying dribbling and passing techniques that leave opponents astounded. Scaling new heights both physically and mentally, rock climbers conquer uncharted territories above Llanberis Pass – pushing boundaries with every first ascent they make. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn epitomizes elegance personified as she gracefully glides across stages worldwide – her impeccable technique captivating audiences for decades.