Basil Collection (#7)

The Count of Luxembourg adapted by Basil Hood. The staircase is in Grand Duke Rutzinovs reception hall. (Act II). Naturally, Adele and the impoverished Count fall in love

The American exhibition dancing team of Basil Durant and Constance Bennett, New York, 1922. They have been performing at the Kincikerbocker Grill in New Yrk

Scene from Mr Faint-Heart by Tom Titt
A scene from Mr Faint Heart, a comedy play written by Ian Hay set on an ocean liner. Pictured in caricature by Tom Titt is Basil Foster as the stammering bank clerk, Jos Finch

Basil of Caesarea or Saint Basil the Great (329 / 30-379)
Byzantine Art. Basil of Caesarea or Saint Basil the Great (329/30-379). Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia.12th century. Baptistery of St. Marks Basilica. Venice. Italy

Gothic Art. Ceramic. Manises-paterna. Fragment. 14th - 15th C
Gothic Art. Ceramic. Manises-paterna. Fragment of pot decorated with granades and birds. Function: planting basil. 14th - 15th Century. Excavation of Castell Formos. Museo Comarcal de Osona

Basil Cochrane Et Al
BASIL COCHRANE, Commissioner of the Customs at Edinburgh, with his colleague James Edgar, in discussion with a picturesque beggar. Date: CIRCA 1790

St Basil of Caesarea
SAINT BASIL (329? - 379), bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia (now part of Turkey); theologian, known as Basil the Great but his views were not always shared by other churchmen Date: circa 350

Basil Feilding, Denbigh
BASIL FEILDING, 2nd earl of DENBIGH Parliamentary general during the Civil War whose loyalty shifted : finally he sided with the Royalists Date: ? - 1674

LOVE by Harry Leon and Leo Towers - Music Sheet Cover.Vintage 1934 featured by Gracie Fields in Basil Deans production " Sing as we go"

Music cover, Good-Bye, Girls, I m Through, words by John Golden, music by Ivan Caryll, sung by Basil Hallam. 1915

Music cover, Gilbert the Filbert, words by Arthur Wimperis, music by Herman Finck, sung by Basil Hallam, from Alfred Butts The Passing Show, Palace Theatre, London. 1914

Church of St Basil, Bruges, Belgium
Church of St Basil (Basilica of the Holy Blood), Bruges, Belgium, dating back to the 16th century -- view of a doorway. Date: circa 1910

The Pearl Girl by Basil Hood
Promotional postcard for The Pearl Girl by Basil Hood; music Howard Talbot and Hugo Felix. First produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre, 25th September 1913. Artist: R. P. Matthews

Orlando Dando by Basil Hood
Promotional postcard for Orlando Dando by Basil Hood; music Walter Slaughter. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, 1st August 1898.The show was written as a vehicle for Dan Leno

Merrie England by Basil Hood
Promotional postcard for Merrie England by Basil Hood; music Edward German. First produced at the Savoy Theatre, 2nd April 1902

The Lady Dandies by Basil Hood
Promotional postcard for The Lady Dandies by Basil Hood from the play by Victorien Sardou; music Hugo Felix. First produced at the Dalys Theatre, 27th October 1906

The Golden Girl by Basil Hood.; music Hamish McCunn. First produced Prince of Wales Theatre, Birmingham, 5th August 1905. Below the image

Scenese from The Constant Nymph (1928)
Scenes from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Scenes from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

A scene from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Mabel Poulton in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

A scene from The Constant Nymph (1928) with Ivor Novello and Mabel Poulton directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Commander Geoffrey Spicer-Simson
Commander Geoffrey Basil Spicer-Simson (1876-1947), Australian-born British Royal Navy officer, best known for his part in the Battle for Lake Tanganyika in 1915. Date: 1925

Basil thyme or wild basil, Acinos arvensis.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Bairnsfatherland
Bert: " Ere, ave a look at this photo of my bit ". Old Bill: " Hum! Yer likes em plain, I see" The work of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather is brought to life on the stage of

Elsie Janis & Basil Hallam in the Passing Show
A page from The Sketch magazine showing scenes from The Passing Show, the popular revue of 1915, starring American actress, Elsie Janis and British actor and heart throb Basil Hallam

Elsie Janis and Basil Hallam
Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of

Vera Poliakoff by Madame Yevonde
Vera Poliakoff (wife of Basil Burton) by Madame Yevonde. Seen here in the role of Mary Norton, Lady-in-Waiting, in Clifford Baxs play, The Rose Without a Thorn, taking place at the Duchess Theatre

Tatler front cover, New Universities 1964
Helen and Catherine Jay, the twin daughters of Labour MP Mr Douglas Jay pose in the grounds of the University of Sussex, one of a number of new campus universities opening in the 1960s

Basil Woodd
BASIL WOODD churchman and hymn-writer Date: 1760 - 1831

BASIL HALL Scientist and traveller in the Middle East with his autograph Date: 1788 - 1844

USA; North America; Georgia; Savannah; Tomatoes and basil at Farmers Market. (PR)
USA, Georgia, Savannah, Tomatoes and basil at farmers market. (PR)

Venice, Italy. Bundle of Fresh Herbs, red Picante Peppers, onions, and tomatoes

France, Arles, street vendor display of fruit and vegetables

ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE (1855-1925). American politician. In conference during his bid for the presidency during the campaign of 1924

Saint Basils Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia
Antique illustration of the Saint Basils Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia

St Basils Cathedral, Moscow
Antique illustration engraving of a St Basils Cathedral, Moscow

Basil in plant pot, close up

Illustration of Pansy, Ground Ivy, Sage, Basil, and Nasturtium in summer urn

Illustration of rosemary, chives, parsley, mint, basil, globe artichokes, Jerusalem artichokes, rhub

SHAKESPEARE: AS YOU LIKE IT. Actor Basil Osborne in the role of Touchstone, in William Shakespeares As You Like It. Photograph by J. Weston & Son, 1920s

CREEK CHIEFS & SQUATTER. Two chiefs of the Creek nation and a Georgia squatter. Illustration from Basil Halls Forty Etchings from Sketches Made with the Camera Lucida in North America, Edinburgh

H. Gregory Nazianzen the Younger, Church Father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain II, Francois Halma, 1698

H. Basil of Caesarea, Church Father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Francois Halma, 1698

Saint Basil serves a meal to the poor and Christ washing the feet of Peter, Jan Luyken, Jacobus van Hardenberg, Barent Visscher, 1700

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1797-1858 1858. 24. 6 35 36 Ando Basil Bay Chapter
[Kazusa Kanōzan], Mount Kanō in Kazusa Province. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [Tokyo] : Tsuta-ya Kichizō, 1858. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36 x 24.6 cm

M. Basil Wereschagin, Russian Artist

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"Basil: A Multifaceted Herb with a Rich History" Basil, not just a name associated with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes portrayed by Basil Rathbone, has many intriguing facets worth exploring. From its association with iconic landmarks like St. Basils Cathedral to its diverse uses in culinary and medicinal realms, basil leaves an indelible mark. Firstly, let's delve into the world of acting where Basil Rathbone mesmerized audiences as the legendary Sherlock Holmes. His portrayal brought this enigmatic character to life and forever cemented his place in cinematic history. Moving on from Hollywood to Russia, we encounter St. Basils Cathedral—a magnificent architectural marvel that stands tall in Moscow's Red Square. Its vibrant colors and intricate design make it an enduring symbol of Russian culture. Shifting gears to nature's bounty, we discover Ocimum sanctum or holy basil—an herb revered for its spiritual significance and healing properties in Ayurvedic medicine. This sacred plant holds immense cultural importance across South Asia. In the realm of cinema again, Anna May Wong captivated audiences with her performance in "The Circle of Chalk. " Her talent shone brightly alongside other stars while leaving an everlasting impact on Asian representation in Hollywood. Stepping back into history reveals Byzantine Emperor Basil II—known as the Bulgar-slayer—for his military prowess during the 10th century. His strategic brilliance earned him a fearsome reputation throughout Europe. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate how honey bees find solace amidst blooming basil flowers—a delightful sight captured through macro photography that showcases their delicate interaction within our ecosystem. Furthermore, basil finds itself among esteemed company such as catmint, catnip, ivy, hoarhound, calaminth, thyme—plants depicted beautifully in Victorian botanical illustrations showcasing their timeless allure. Art lovers can admire The Great Art created by talented individuals like Edward Duncan whose masterpiece depicts Black Joke engaging El Almirante—a Spanish Slave Brig—in a fierce battle, capturing the intensity of historical events.