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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Twelfth: From Historical Battles to Shakespearean Comedy" Step into the fascinating world of "Twelfth

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Violets (Twelfth Night)

Violets (Twelfth Night). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London, 1845

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Franche-Comte (chromolitho)

Franche-Comte (chromolitho)
735705 Franche-Comte (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franche-Comte. Liebig card)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth and thirteenth century peasants costume

Twelfth and thirteenth century peasants costume
3780692 Twelfth and thirteenth century peasants costume by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Twelfth and thirteenth century peasants costume, (William I - Henry III)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Mans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216)

Mans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216)
3780689 Mans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Mans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Womans costume in reign of Henry II (1154 -1189)

Womans costume in reign of Henry II (1154 -1189)
3780685 Womans costume in reign of Henry II (1154 -1189) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Womans costume in reign of Henry II (1154 - 1189)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Stephen I

Stephen I
3789756 Stephen I by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Stephen I or Stephen of Blois, portrait. King of England from 1135 to his death. 1092/6 - 25 October 1154)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Illustration, Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare

Illustration, Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare. Cast list with vine and grapes. Date: 1840

Background imageTwelfth Collection: View of 12th Street. Miami, Florida, USA

View of 12th Street. Miami, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1905

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Hiring Gillies for the 'Twelfth'(engraving)

Hiring Gillies for the "Twelfth"(engraving)
1616486 Hiring Gillies for the " Twelfth" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiring Gillies for the " Twelfth")

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Queen Victorias twelfth cake 1849

Queen Victorias twelfth cake 1849
Queen Victorias twelfth cake. The cake was designed and made by her Majestys confectioner, Mr Mawditt; it was approximately 30 inches in diameter. Date: 1849

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Signs of the 'Twelfth', hiring Gillies for the Shooting Season (engraving)

Signs of the "Twelfth", hiring Gillies for the Shooting Season (engraving)
1054516 Signs of the " Twelfth", hiring Gillies for the Shooting Season (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Sporting Subjects, Daybreak on the Twelfth (litho)

Sporting Subjects, Daybreak on the Twelfth (litho)
1605687 Sporting Subjects, Daybreak on the Twelfth (litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sporting Subjects, Daybreak on the Twelfth)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Mounted knight, twelfth century, from a seal (engraving)

Mounted knight, twelfth century, from a seal (engraving)
3635733 Mounted knight, twelfth century, from a seal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounted knight, twelfth century, from a seal)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Childs costume in reign of Henry I (1100 -1135)

Childs costume in reign of Henry I (1100 -1135)
3780682 Childs costume in reign of Henry I (1100 -1135) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Childs costume in reign of Henry I (1100 - 1135)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Mans costume in reign of Henry I (1100 - 1135)

Mans costume in reign of Henry I (1100 - 1135)
3780679 Mans costume in reign of Henry I (1100 - 1135) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Mans costume in reign of Henry I (1100 - 1135)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Zachary Taylor, 1847 (oil on canvas)

Zachary Taylor, 1847 (oil on canvas)
HEH372254 Zachary Taylor, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Atwood, Jesse (c.1802-c.54); 76.2x63.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Zachary Taylor, engraved after a daguerrotype by Thomas B. Welch (1814-74) (engraving)

Zachary Taylor, engraved after a daguerrotype by Thomas B. Welch (1814-74) (engraving)
STC182822 Zachary Taylor, engraved after a daguerrotype by Thomas B. Welch (1814-74) (engraving) by Maguire (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Womans costume in reign of Richard I

Womans costume in reign of Richard I
3780687 Womans costume in reign of Richard I by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Womans costume in reign of Richard I (1189 - 1199)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Mans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154)

Mans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154)
3780681 Mans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Mans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the United States of America, pub. 1901 (photogravure)

Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the United States of America, pub. 1901 (photogravure)
STC126911 Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the United States of America, pub. 1901 (photogravure) by Andrews, Eliphalet Frazer (1835-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Kerchief with portrait of Zachary Taylor and battles of Mexican War (1846-8)

Kerchief with portrait of Zachary Taylor and battles of Mexican War (1846-8)
NYH154521 Kerchief with portrait of Zachary Taylor and battles of Mexican War (1846-8), 1848 (cotton) by American School, (19th century); 67x75.6 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth night entertainment at the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum (engraving)

Twelfth night entertainment at the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
604599 Twelfth night entertainment at the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: The Grouse Harvest (engraving)

The Grouse Harvest (engraving)
1046413 The Grouse Harvest (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grouse Harvest)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Zachary Taylor, 1844 (b / w photo)

Zachary Taylor, 1844 (b / w photo)
5854160 Zachary Taylor, 1844 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zachary Taylor, (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Preparing for the 'Twelfth'(engraving)

Preparing for the "Twelfth"(engraving)
1616477 Preparing for the " Twelfth" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the " Twelfth")

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Womans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154)

Womans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154)
3780683 Womans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Womans costume in reign of Stephen (1135 -1154)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: The 'Twelfth', a Moment of Suspense (engraving)

The "Twelfth", a Moment of Suspense (engraving)
1041029 The " Twelfth", a Moment of Suspense (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Twelfth", a Moment of Suspense)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Chessman, twelfth century (engraving)

Chessman, twelfth century (engraving)
3635717 Chessman, twelfth century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chessman, twelfth century)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Campaign poster for presidential candidate Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) and running mate

Campaign poster for presidential candidate Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) and running mate
PNP253786 Campaign poster for presidential candidate Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) and running mate, Millard Fillmore (1800-74) 1848 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageTwelfth Collection: English History: The twelfth century (colour litho)

English History: The twelfth century (colour litho)
6029599 English History: The twelfth century (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The twelfth century)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Womans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216)

Womans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216)
3780688 Womans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Womans costume in reign of John (1199 - 1216)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Portrait of General Zachary Taylor, 1847 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of General Zachary Taylor, 1847 (oil on canvas)
AKM202291 Portrait of General Zachary Taylor, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Atwood, Jesse (c.1802-c.54); 76.2x63.5 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: The charge of the Twelfth Hussars at the Battle of Marengo

The charge of the Twelfth Hussars at the Battle of Marengo, where Napoleon defeats the Austrians Date: 14 June 1800

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Hercules and Cerberus, 1586-1629. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II

Hercules and Cerberus, 1586-1629. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Hercules and Cerberus, 1586-1629

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I. Egypt

Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I, second king of 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Ruled between 1956 and 1910 BC. Luxor Museum. Egypt

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth Night 1841

Twelfth Night 1841
Twelfth Night celebrations - crowds of people on the pavement outside a shop. Date: January 1841

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth Night in France 1852

Twelfth Night in France 1852
Twelfth Night tradition, a bean and pea are hidden inside the Twelfth-night cake, the man who finds the bean in his slice of cake becomes King for the night

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Twelfth Night - Childs Dream 1854

Twelfth Night - Childs Dream 1854
Child dreaming of characters from the Twelfth Night, dancing at the bottom, including the King and Queen. Date: 1854

Background imageTwelfth Collection: TWELFTH NIGHT

TWELFTH NIGHT
Act II, Scene II Cakes and ale: Malvolio scolds the revellers, Sir Toby Belch, Maria, the clown and Sir Andrew for their hedonistic ways. Date: circa 1840

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 12TH NIGHT / VIOLA 19C

12TH NIGHT / VIOLA 19C
Act III, Scene I Viola, disguised as Cesario, unwittingly woos Olivia in her garden Date: 19th century

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 12TH NIGHT / VIOLA C18TH

12TH NIGHT / VIOLA C18TH
Act I, Scene V Viola, disguised as a boy, enters the house of Olivia Date: 1793

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 12TH NIGHT / MALVOLIO

12TH NIGHT / MALVOLIO
Malvolio, tricked by his companions with a false billet-doux from Olivia, postures in what he fancies is the finery she favours... Date: first performed 1601/2

Background imageTwelfth Collection: 12TH NIGHT / BELCH ETC

12TH NIGHT / BELCH ETC
Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek - and Maria the housekeeper. Date: first performed 1601/2

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Henry Irving as Malvolio in Twelfth Night

Henry Irving as Malvolio in Twelfth Night
Henry Irving(1838-1905), actor, pictured here as Malvolio in Twelfth Night

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Mr & Mrs Benson and Company, Theatre Royal, Halifax

Mr & Mrs Benson and Company, Theatre Royal, Halifax
Mr & Mrs Benson and their Company, at the Theatre Royal, Halifax, with a programme of Shakespeare plays (The Taming of the Shrew, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet)

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Map Showing The French Dominions Of Henry Ii. Illustrated Easy Stories From English History

Map Showing The French Dominions Of Henry Ii. Illustrated Easy Stories From English History

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Amenemhat III - pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt

Amenemhat III - pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt
Amenemhat III, also spelled Amenemhet III, was a pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from circa 1860 BCE to circa 1814 BCE

Background imageTwelfth Collection: Cutting Of The Baddeley Cake, on stage Drury Lane Theatre

Cutting Of The Baddeley Cake, on stage Drury Lane Theatre
Cutting Of The Baddeley Twelfth Cake, on stage Drury Lane Theatre, 19th Century, 1884. Twelfth Cake was a medieval tradition



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Twelfth: From Historical Battles to Shakespearean Comedy" Step into the fascinating world of "Twelfth, " a term that encompasses various events, traditions, and cultural references. One notable occurrence is "The Twelfth of July in Portadown, " a significant day for Orange Order parades in Northern Ireland. This annual celebration holds deep historical and cultural significance. Delving further back in time, we encounter an ancient map created by Muhammad al-Idrisi in Cairo during 1456. This masterpiece showcases the Arab geographer's intricate knowledge of the world at that time. Moving forward to more recent history, a British Military Recruitment Poster from the inter-war period catches our attention. It serves as a reminder of how societies mobilized their forces during times of conflict. Shifting gears towards folklore and customs, we encounter "Wassailing Apple Trees. " This age-old tradition involves singing and toasting apple trees to ensure bountiful harvests—a charming ritual passed down through generations. Stepping even further back into history, we stumble upon "The Battle of the Standard" or "Battle of Northallerton. " Fought on August 22nd, 1138, this clash between English and Scottish forces left its mark on Cowton forever. Taking center stage within literature is William Shakespeare's renowned play "Twelfth Night. " Act II Scene iv captivates audiences with its comedic brilliance brought to life by William Heath Robinson's illustrations. Intriguingly titled "Fashion for the Moors, " Gordon Conway captures an era where style transcended borders. Reflecting on fashion trends throughout history reminds us how cultures influence each other across continents. Continuing our exploration within Shakespeare's realm, another scene from his beloved comedy "Twelfth Night" unfolds before our eyes—an enchanting tale filled with mistaken identities and love triangles galore. Adding humor into this mix is a delightful cartoon depicting the characters of "Twelfth Night" celebrating January's Twelfth Night.