Trimming Collection (page 9)

Boy and girl in snow on a fabric Christmas card
Boy and girl in the snow on a fabric Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, Trying to stop a taxi. A man tries to attract the attention of a cabbie in a Paris street. He comments that it was hard enough trying to stop the Boche for four years

Ras Makonnen or Makunan
RAS MAKONNEN or MAKUNAN Ethiopian general Date: 1852 - 1906

Boyars Beards Trimmed
In his efforts to introduce Western customs into Russia, Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards. This satire shows him trimming the beard of a Boyar. Date: 1698

John Hooper / Bishop Glos
JOHN HOOPER Bishop of Gloucester and martyr Date: 1495 - 1555

Thomas Philip / Earl Grey
THOMAS PHILIP WEDDELL ROBINSON EARL GREY Statesman and patron of architecture Date: 1781 - 1859

Thos Cranmer / Holbein
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1489 - 1556

Alain Chartier / Chasselat
ALAIN CHARTIER French writer and diplomat Date: 1392 - 1430

Mussolini / Little Girl
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator pinning a medal on a little girl, whose mother gently holds her hand as if to steady her Date: 1940

Ec Von Kleist / Anon Eng
EWALD CHRISTIAN VON KLEIST German poet and soldier Date: 1715 - 1759

Ang Kauffmann / Testa
ANGELICA KAUFFMANN Swiss artist, resident in London (1766-81) and then in Rome; seen here in traditional Swiss costume Date: 1741 - 1807

Erasmus / Bouche
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Erasmus / Holloway / Holbein
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Goldsmith / Wainwright
OLIVER GOLDSMITH Irish writer Date: 1730 - 1774

Leonard Euler / Chapman
LEONHARD EULER Swiss mathematician: he lost the sight of one eye in 1735 and of the other in 1766 but continued working Date: 1707-1783

Sir Alexander Erskine of Gogar Date: -

Geraldine Farrar (1882 - 1967), American opera singer who appeared in silent films

Cowper / Raddon / Jackson
WILLIAM COWPER English poet Date: 1731 - 1800

Antoine Arnauld
ANTOINE ARNAULD Known as the Great Arnauld, lawyer, philosopher, and Jansenist theologian, writing at his desk Date: 1612 - 1694

Pollock / John Frederick
SIR JOHN FREDERICK POLLOCK Chief Baron of the Exchequer Date: 1783 - 1870

Thos Cranmer / Hb Hall
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1489 - 1556

Thos Cranmer / Harding
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1489 - 1556

Hans Jakob Fugger / Fur
HANS JAKOB FUGGER Member of the famous German family of financiers and merchants. Bavarian chancellor; art patron and family chronicler. Date: 1516 - 1575

Anna Maria Hall / Pound
ANNA MARIA HALL nee FIELDING Irish writer, wife of Samuel Carter Hall Date: 1800 - 1881

Jean Froissart / Leon
JEAN FROISSART - French chronicler. Date: circa 1337 - circa 1410

Double portrait, the Sherlock Sisters in matching costumes. Date: circa 1920

The Mothers Picture Alphabet -- J, showing a judge in his robes. Date: circa 1860

Young woman skating on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Four children stand on large snowballs on a Christmas card
Four children holding hands and standing on large snowballs on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Six children snowballing on a Christmas card
Six children snowballing on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Father Christmas in large snowball on a Christmas card
Father Christmas caught up in a large snowball pushed by two ladies on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Four ladies and boy on the ice on a Christmas card
Four ladies and a boy in a sailor suit skating on the ice on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Four ladies on the ice on a Christmas card
Four ladies walking carefully on the ice on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Two little girls standing at a door on a greetings card
Two little girls standing expectantly at a front door on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Girl with flowers and robin on a New Year card
Girl with flowers and robin, walking along a snowy street on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Two girls with robins in the snow on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Girl in the snow on a Christmas card
Girl in the snow with a bunch of white flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Three children in historical costume on a Christmas card, pulling branches of holly through the snow. Date: circa 1890s

Girl out walking on a windy day on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Two little girls in the snow on a Christmas card, both dressed in white. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian Scrap, man with bouquet of flowers
Victorian Scrap, black man with bouquet of flowers. circa 1880s

Cartoon, Concerning sugar, WW1
Cartoon, Concerning sugar. Two French women discuss how little sugar they are using during the sugar crisis, but it still sounds like quite a lot! Date: 1916

Cartoon, Two fashionable French women, WW1
Cartoon, two fashionable French women with their purchases, one of them reading a newspaper (Le Journal). One of them says that its easy to say Howitzers, Grenades, etc

Cartoon, Field hair trimmer, WW1
Cartoon, A field hair trimmer for cutting the hair of German soldiers. A long queue of hairy men wait their turn. Date: 1916

Cartoon, mother of a young soldier on leave, WW1
Cartoon, the mother of a young soldier on leave dresses up to meet him and admires herself in the mirror -- she says she hasn t dressed so well for a long time. Date: 1916

Cartoon, There will be a party, WW1
Cartoon, There will be a party! A woman prepares for the Christmas festivities, with a picture of her absent soldier husband at the centre of the fireplace display. Date: 1915

Cartoon, Stoicism, WW1
Cartoon, Stoicism -- a French aviator impresses two fashionable women with his toughness during a bombardment. Date: 1915

French Theatre -- La Vie Mgrs Fiacre -- La Pucelle
La Vie [de] Mgr [Monseigneur] S[aint] Fiacre -- La Pucelle (The Maiden). St Fiacre was an Irish religious hermit in France who became the patron saint of gardeners. Date: 15th century

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"Trimming: A Journey through Time and Style" In this captivating image, a young lady delicately trims her nails while enjoying a relaxing pedicure session. As she meticulously shapes each nail, she embodies the essence of self-care and attention to detail. Meanwhile, an intriguing advert for 4711 Cologne Ils catches our eye in the background. The scent promises to transport us to distant lands with its enchanting fragrance, much like Christopher Columbus did as he fearlessly navigated uncharted waters. The scene takes us further back in time as we notice Henry III and his troupe of players engaging in their craft. With eight actors on stage out of fifty, they skillfully trim their performances to captivate audiences with every line spoken. Our journey continues into the realm of ancient Persian music, where melodies were trimmed harmoniously to create soul-stirring compositions that still resonate today. Calvin appears next in his full-length glory; his impeccable style showcases how fashion can be expertly trimmed to suit one's individuality. Just as King Henry VIII's players knew how important it was for costumes to fit perfectly among twenty-one others out of fifty performers. Johannes Gutenberg's presence reminds us that even words can be trimmed down effectively when printed onto pages using innovative techniques. His invention revolutionized communication by making knowledge accessible to all. Les Elegances Parisiennes by Jenny captures the elegance and sophistication of French fashion during its golden age – where trimming details played a crucial role in defining one's personal style statement. As we delve deeper into history, John Keats' poetic verses remind us that emotions too can be trimmed down into beautifully crafted words that touch our souls profoundly. King Edgar I the Peaceable graces our journey with his serene presence – reminding us that sometimes peace is found not only through grand gestures but also through small acts of kindness and understanding – just like trimming away negativity from our lives. Finally, Santa Claus appears on a Danish Christmas postcard, laden with presents.