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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Contents: From Christmas Crackers to Ancient Artifacts" A box of Christmas Eve crackers, filled with laughter and surprises

Background imageContents Collection: List of Characters, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

List of Characters, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465425 List of Characters, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageContents Collection: Opened Ancient Greek grave and its contents (engraving)

Opened Ancient Greek grave and its contents (engraving)
5216653 Opened Ancient Greek grave and its contents (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opened Ancient Greek grave and its contents)

Background imageContents Collection: Sketches in Ladakh, Thibet (engraving)

Sketches in Ladakh, Thibet (engraving)
1060030 Sketches in Ladakh, Thibet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Ladakh, Thibet)

Background imageContents Collection: Mr Edisons 'Perfected Phonograph, 'just received in London from New York (engraving)

Mr Edisons "Perfected Phonograph, "just received in London from New York (engraving)
1041402 Mr Edisons " Perfected Phonograph, " just received in London from New York (engraving) by English School

Background imageContents Collection: Poster for The Yellow Book, Volume IV, January 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Poster for The Yellow Book, Volume IV, January 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Poster for The Yellow Book, Volume IV, January 1895

Background imageContents Collection: City of London handcart with scrap metal, WW2

City of London handcart with scrap metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork

Background imageContents Collection: Old Clothes Exchange, Phils Buildings, Houndsditch 1882

Old Clothes Exchange, Phils Buildings, Houndsditch 1882
The court of Phils buildings was found directly opposite St Mary Axe. A barrier was placed across steps leading up to the court, as there was an admission fee of one penny

Background imageContents Collection: GAMBLING TIPS BOXES

GAMBLING TIPS BOXES
When a player has won, he throws a jeton onto the table, cries pour les employes to the croupier, who puts it into the tips box. The contents are divided later Date: 1930s

Background imageContents Collection: COOK STIRRING PAN

COOK STIRRING PAN
A cook stirring the contents of a pan Date: 1900

Background imageContents Collection: Nascita di Ercole Il museo Pio-Clementino Visconti

Nascita di Ercole Il museo Pio-Clementino Visconti
Nascita di Ercole, Il museo Pio-Clementino, Visconti, Ennio Quirino, 1751-1818, Visconti, Giovanni Battista, d. 1722, Engraving, 1782-1807, plate 37 (facing page 72), volume 4 (contents of v)

Background imageContents Collection: Bassorilievo Di Sileno ubbriaco con Fauni Il museo

Bassorilievo Di Sileno ubbriaco con Fauni Il museo
Bassorilievo: Di Sileno ubbriaco con Fauni, Il museo Pio-Clementino, Visconti, Ennio Quirino, 1751-1818, Visconti, Giovanni Battista, d

Background imageContents Collection: Trionfo di Bacco Il museo Pio-Clementino Visconti

Trionfo di Bacco Il museo Pio-Clementino Visconti
Trionfo di Bacco, Il museo Pio-Clementino, Visconti, Ennio Quirino, 1751-1818, Visconti, Giovanni Battista, d. 1722, Engraving, 1782-1807, plate 23 (facing page 48), volume 4 (contents of v)

Background imageContents Collection: Das Malerische und Romantische Rheinland 1928

Das Malerische und Romantische Rheinland 1928
Das Malerische und Romantische Rheinland, 1928. Henry Winkles (British, 1801-1900), after Theodor Verhas (German, 1811-1872), Kurt Schroeder

Background imageContents Collection: Design By Aubrey Vincent Beardsley 1872 To 1898 English Illustrator Of The Art Nouveau Era For The

Design By Aubrey Vincent Beardsley 1872 To 1898 English Illustrator Of The Art Nouveau Era For The Contents Page Of The Savoy Volume 1

Background imageContents Collection: Fresh Green Peas From The Pod

Fresh Green Peas From The Pod

Background imageContents Collection: RMS Titanic - nail scissors recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett

RMS Titanic - nail scissors recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - silver mounted steel nail scissors with rusted steel blades

Background imageContents Collection: Circular box of sweets on a New Year card

Circular box of sweets on a New Year card -- with the lid open to reveal the contents and a verse. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageContents Collection: D-Day invasion ration pack

D-Day invasion ration pack
The contents of the 24-hour ration pack which was to be carried by every combatant in the anticipated Allied invasion of the continent. These were to be carried in a small waterproof box

Background imageContents Collection: Blitz in London -- Winkleys Wharf, Millwall, WW2

Blitz in London -- Winkleys Wharf, Millwall, WW2
Blitz in London -- Winkleys Wharf, Millwall, 22 March 1944. Showing contents of oil drums alight and pouring over the quayside into the River Thames

Background imageContents Collection: Salome Contents page by Aubrey Beardsley

Salome Contents page by Aubrey Beardsley
Design by Aubrey Beardsley for the Contents page of the English translation of Oscar Wildes play Salome. A masked, winged, hermaphroditic satyr gestures to a lady in a long gown. Date: 1894

Background imageContents Collection: Knights Cyclopaedia of the Industry of all Nations

Knights Cyclopaedia of the Industry of all Nations, detailing the contents of the Great Exhibition in London. Showing the River Thames and the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park. 1851

Background imageContents Collection: St Annes on Sea Ormerod Home - Play Room

St Annes on Sea Ormerod Home - Play Room
Interior of the play-room at Ormerod Home at St Annes on Sea. Contents include a rocking horse, ark, dolls house and piano. Date: Date unknown

Background imageContents Collection: Find the Fault card No. 16

Find the Fault card No. 16 -- kitchen cupboard. circa 1930s

Background imageContents Collection: Brown leather bag on a greetings card

Brown leather bag on a greetings card
Brown leather bag on a movable greetings card -- Don t let the Cat out of the Bag. Date: early 20th century

Background imageContents Collection: VAD Hospital stores, Quex House

VAD Hospital stores, Quex House
The Billiard Room of Quex House was used as the Hospital Stores during the War. Two VAD nurses are seated either side of a table. One is sewing, the other is writing

Background imageContents Collection: Delivery man on a Christmas card

Delivery man on a Christmas card, holding a large basket upside down and spilling the contents, including a goose, a bottle of wine and several apples. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageContents Collection: Favourite Sayings - The cracked dish

Favourite Sayings - The cracked dish
Black and white lantern slide of a woman pouring the contents of a pan into a cracked dish and liquid spilling out onto the floor.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Background imageContents Collection: Distribution of cigarettes at the front, WW1

Distribution of cigarettes at the front, WW1
A battery commander distributing the contents of a parcel of cigarettes amongst his men at the Front at Christmas time. According to The Sphere

Background imageContents Collection: Nursery Rhymes -- daffodil lady, giant on sea shore

Nursery Rhymes -- daffodil lady, giant on sea shore
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Above -- a lady dressed as a daffodil is pulled along by three white mice. Below -- an ugly giant stands on the sea shore




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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Contents: From Christmas Crackers to Ancient Artifacts" A box of Christmas Eve crackers, filled with laughter and surprises, ready to ignite the festive spirit. First aid hamper supplied by St Johns Ambulance, a lifesaving kit packed with hope and reassurance. A woman walking through a security gate, carrying her bag confidently, revealing the intriguing contents within. TYNDALE's BIBLE from 1536, an ancient treasure that holds centuries of wisdom and faith in its delicate pages. White Star Line's RMS Titanic Harland and Wolff date book - a historical artifact documenting the birth of an iconic ship. An extraordinary discovery from the depths of tragedy - a cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett from the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Amongst wreckage lies another glimmering piece of history - a gold stud found by CS Mackay-Bennett on board RMS Titanic. Unearthed from darkness comes a symbol of love and remembrance - a signet ring discovered by CS Mackay-Bennett amidst RMS Titanic's remains. Preserving memories even in despair - an emotional letter addressed to James Moody's sister salvaged from RMS Titanic's tragic end. Journey into antiquity as we explore Valley of the Kings' tomb of Rameses VI, where secrets lie entombed for millennia. Another glimpse into White Star Line's legacy is revealed through their meticulously kept Harland and Wolff date book aboard RMS Titanic. Portrait of Woman: Delicate brushstrokes capture her essence; what stories do those eyes hold? The enigma deepens as we ponder over this captivating artwork.