filter
-
Brand
- By Category
- Direction
- Date Range
294Events
Pictures
Events
Editorial A European Gentleman with his Moonshee or Native Professor of Languages. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate I. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Gentleman with his Sircar or Money Servant. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate IX. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Gentleman Dressing attended by his Head Bearer and other Servants. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate IV. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Queens Aethelswitha and Aethelflaed. The Cartulary And Customs Of Abingdon Abbey. 1220. Source: Cotton Claudius B. VI, f.14.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Kaut pootlies, or puppets, exhibited by native jugglers, for the amusement of European children. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XVIII. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Table servants. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. A gentleman's Kedmutgars, or table servants bringing in dinner. Image taken from The costume and customs of modern India. Originally published/produced in London, c.1824. . Sour...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Proclamation by the Queen to the People of India. In the aftermath of the Indian Rebellion (1857–58), the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring the rights and administrative authority of the East India Company to the Bri...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A wicker man, filled with human sacrifices, waiting to be burned. The wicker man ritual was described by Julius Caesar in Book Six of The Gallic War, in which he describes the customs of the Celts of Gaul. Britannia Antiqua Illustrata: or, the antiquit...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A European lady attended by a servant, using a hand punkah, or, fan. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XVI. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Proclamation by the Queen to the People of India. In the aftermath of the Indian Rebellion (1857–58), the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring the rights and administrative authority of the East India Company to the Bri...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Gentleman attended by his Hajaum or Native Barber. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate V. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A stone image of Siva Guru at Prambanan (Central Java). Album of 116 drawings made under the supervision of MacKenzie; ff. 1-74 depict 'antiquities' and ff. 75-105 costume, customs, life and scenes in Java. 1811 - 1813. Source: WD 953, f.27. Language: ...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Gentleman with his Hookah Burdar or Pipe Bearer. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate X. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Gentleman in a public Office attended by the Crannies or Native Clerks. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate III. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Dandies making an Anchor. 69 Miscellaneous sketches of costume,everyday things. 7 scenes (manners & customs). India 1786-1793. Source: WD 2000.
- 2018-12-06
- 2
Editorial Samyé and ceremonies. Inscribed: ‘These 6 pictures represent the customs of the Sumyés [bSam-yas] Gumpa, 30 or 40 miles from Lhasa. There are about 500 lamas in the gumpa, and it was established by Gyalpo Chétong Devtswa [Khri-sron- dehu-btsan:’...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Portrait of the Zampoins. 01-Aug-15. Full-length portrait of Zampoin, in uniform, seated, his wife standing behind him. A carpet hanging on the wall serves as a backdrop. Zampoin, referred to as the 'kindly Russian Customs Officer', had met up with Ste...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Royal Victoria Hall, Lambeth. Poole's Grand Pictorial Tours, 1885, est. 1840. Pooles' latest mastodon diorama, entitled "Trips abroad" to all the most interesting parts of the globe. Visiting Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Australia, and New Zealand, s...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Marquis Wellesley. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Marquis Wellesley and his suite at the Nabob of Oude's breakfast table, viewing an elephant fight. Image taken from The costume and customs of modern India. Originally publis...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial The Breakfast. A young married couple (an East India Company civil servant and his wife) breakfasting on fried fish, rice and Sylhet oranges, with servants in attendance. Lithograph by J. Bouvier. Sketches illustrating the manner and customs of the Ind...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Portrait of Wigram Money (1784-1856), Bengal Civil Service, seated three quarter length looking to his right. After placements in Dacca and Calcutta, in 1812 he was appointed Collector of Customs at Patna. In 1824 he became second member of the Board o...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A European lady and her family, attended by an ayah, or nurse. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XVII. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Marquis's Wellesley's dandy, or boatman, in his livery. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XII. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Gentleman in his private Office attended by his Duftoree or Native Officer Keeper. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate II. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 2
Editorial Russian Peasant. A Picturesque Representation of the Manners, Custo. James Carpenter & Joseph Booker: London, 1812. A Russian peasant leaning on a walking stick. Image taken from A Picturesque Representation of the Manners, Customs, and Amusements of ...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A letter. Observations upon the Windward Coast of Africa, th. G. & W. Nicol; James Asperne: London, 1807. A letter from Joseph Corry to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Howick, his Majesty's late principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on th...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A native gentleman, smoking a goorgoory, or hookah, in his prviate apartments, attended by his dancing girls. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XIX. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Plea for the Constitution. The political philosopher, Jeremy Bentham, circulated A Plea for the Constitution to influential friends and members of the British government in 1803. Bentham urged the abandonment of convict transportation to penal coloni...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Saumpareeah or snake catcher exhibiting snakes before Europeans. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate 11. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Some days ago, General Liu's army recaptured Taiwan's customs post . Shu ri qian wen Liu jiang jun yi jiang Taiwan hai guang shou hui… (shi chuan). 1894. Source: 16126.d.4 (6). Language: Chinese.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A dancing woman, of Lucknow, exhibiting before an European family. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XV. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial An English Family at Table under a Punkah or Fan kept in motion by a Khelassy. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate 8. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A European lady giving instructions to her durzee, or native tailor. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XIII. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A Gentleman delivering a Letter to a Soontah-Burdar or Silver Baton Bearer. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate VI. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial A dancing woman, of Bengal, exhibiting before a European family. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate XIV. Language: English.
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Doge Antonio Grimani kneeling before St Mark, on plinth with his coat of arms; borders with putti and acanthus decoration. Beginning of the Promissio of Doge Grimani, setting forth the laws and customs of which he promised observance on his election as...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Portrait of Wigram Money, BCS, Bengal Civil Service, seated half length facing the viewer, an open book on his knee. 1840-45. Painting. Oil on canvas. . Portrait of Wigram Money (1784-1856). Artist: Sant, James (1820-1916) Oil on canvas; 90 by 69.5 ...
- 2018-12-06
- 1
Editorial Feudal Customs of Aragon. Date/Period: Ca. 1290 - 1310. Manuscript. Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between wood boards covered with modern green morocco. Height: 365 mm (14.37 in); Width: 240 mm (9.44 in).
- 2018-09-25
- 1
Editorial Frontispiece for "The Customs of Lorraine". Medium: etching.
- 2018-09-18
- 1
Editorial Tetradrachm of Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175-163 BCE), Seleucidan king of Syria who, by his imposition of Greek law and customs in Judea, caused the Macabeean Revolt (167 BCE) .
- 2018-09-03
- 1
Editorial Boy in green shirt, brown pants, red sash.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Tree (cr?che accessory).
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Small man with white furry vest, blue / purple suit, green painted leggings.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Angel with yellow dress.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Handled basket with fruit.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Cherub head fragment.
- 2018-08-09
- 2
Editorial Shirabyoshi Dancer and Female Servant; Courtesan and Girl Attendant.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Angel with Blue dress (tattered) with detached wings.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Large "Joseph" with purple and yellow robes.
- 2018-08-09
- 1
Editorial Midnight: Mother and Sleepy Child.
- 2018-08-08
- 1
Editorial Gentleman with pot belly in salmon colored outfit with buttons.
- 2018-08-08
- 1
Editorial King with turban crown.
- 2018-08-08
- 1
Editorial Bearded "Innkeeper" with white furry vest, black / white shirt, brown knickers.
- 2018-08-08
- 1
Editorial Cherub with outstretched arms.
- 2018-08-08
- 1
Editorial The Pardon in Brittany.
- 2018-08-08
- 1
Editorial Sharp Delany.
- 2018-08-08
- 1
Editorial Small "Joseph" with hand raised in purple / grey long robes.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial House Post Figure (Amo).
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial "Shepherd" looking up dressed in light green jacket, white furry vest, blue pants, leather bag.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Kneeling Female Figure with Three Children.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Morning-The Coverlet.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial The Bostonians Paying the Excise-Man, or Tarring & Feathering.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Morning-The Bathroom.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Marble statue of a togatus (man wearing a toga).
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Votive plaque inscribed with Sabaean dedication.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Broadside with 48 (24 pairs) scenes contrasting Spanish customs past and present.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Old woman in blue dress and red apron.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Miniature Brahmanical Shrine.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial The Ring Toss.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Gentleman with yellow vest, tan / maroon knickers, beige coat, falling down stockings over blue legs, and shoulder bag.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Bagpipe (cr?che accessory).
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial La Citella Romana (Maiden).
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Table decoration in the form of a peacock.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial The New Testament, The Book of Common Prayer.
- 2018-08-06
- 2
Editorial Young woman looking up in red top, green skirt, cream apron.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Round basket of fruit.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial King in gold beaded coat, yellow vest, red pants.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Pair of vases.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Western Clothing from the series An Array of Auspicious Customs of Eastern Japan (Azuma fuzoku, fukuzukushi-Yofuku).
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial Covered Cup.
- 2018-08-06
- 1
Editorial A Successful Hunt, 1906, Made in United States, Gouache, watercolor, gum Arabic glazes, charcoal on white wove paper mounted on board, 14 5/8 ? 9 3/16 in. (37.1 ? 23.3 cm), Drawings, Henry Fran?ois Farny (American (born France), Ribeauvill? 1847?1916 C...
- 2018-08-03
- 1
Editorial ???????? ? ????, ?Ceremonial Attire? from the series An Array of Auspicious Customs of Eastern Japan (Azuma fuzoku, fukuzukushi: Tairei fuku), Meiji period (1868?1912), ca. 1889, Japan, Triptych of polychrome woodblock prints; ink and color on paper, O...
- 2018-08-02
- 1
Editorial Adieu Paris! (The Customs).
- 2018-07-31
- 1
Editorial Charles III (1716-1788). King of Spain. Peace between the spanish king Charles III and the Tripoli Regency. Painting by Pere Pau Muntanya (1749-1803). Hall of Charles III in the ancient Customs Palace. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain.
- 2018-07-30
- 1
Editorial Sioux chief Ee-ah-sa-pa, Black Rock of the Nee-caw-wee-gee band, in eagle headdress with horns, painted robe, moccasins and lance. Handcoloured lithograph from George Catlin's Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, London, 1841.
- 2018-07-30
- 1
Editorial George Catlin hunting American bison, Bison bison, and portrait of a wounded bison. Handcoloured lithograph from George Catlin's Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, London, 1841.
- 2018-07-30
- 1
Editorial Mandan medicine man Mah-to-he-hah, Old Bear, painted with various colours, bear grease and charcoal, holding feathered medicine pipes and wearing fox tails on his heels. Handcoloured lithograph from George Catlin's Manners, Customs and Condition of the...
- 2018-07-30
- 3
Editorial Rococo interior of the Hotel de Villars, Aix-en-Provence, France. Chromolithograph from Paul Lacroix' The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs, and Costumes, London, 1876.
- 2018-07-30
- 2
Editorial Woman in a pierrot jacket and petticoat in striped satin, bonnet-hat with satin ribbons and plumes, and a muff made of swan feathers. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times, by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 188...
- 2018-07-30
- 1
Editorial Seminole nation: Chiefs Ye-how-lo-gee, Cloud 299, Ee-mat-la, King Philip 300, Co-ee-ha-jo 301, and warrior La-shee, Licker or Creek Billy 302. Handcoloured lithograph from George Catlin's Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, Lo...
- 2018-07-30
- 1
Editorial Quiver of fawn skin a, Sioux shield made of hardened buffalo neck b, tobacco pouches of beaver and otter skin c, rattle d, drum e, mystery whistle f, war whistle h, and deer skin flute or Winnebago courting flute g. Handcoloured lithograph from George ...
- 2018-07-30
- 2
Editorial American buffalo or bison herd: males butting and goring other males, and wallowing in a mud hole. Handcoloured lithograph from George Catlin's Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, London, 1841.
- 2018-07-30
- 3
Loading