Festivities Collection (#5)

The Milk Maids dance on May-day (engraving)
5616465 The Milk Maids dance on May-day (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Milk Maids dance on May-day. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The winner of the King of the Bean on Twelfth Night
5616461 The winner of the King of the Bean on Twelfth Night; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the winner of the King of the Bean on Twelfth Night. Dated 19th Century)

Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph)
7341856 Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 21.1x36.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Launch of HMS Agamemnon, 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341854 Launch of HMS Agamemnon, 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Pernet, A

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Mittelfranken, Historic Shepherd Dance (postcard)
7377776 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Mittelfranken, Historic Shepherd Dance (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Celebrations in Staudach Egerndach, Bavaria (postcard)
7377732 Celebrations in Staudach Egerndach, Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Leviticus: The Great Day of Atonement, the Scapegoat at the Time of Sacrifice - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac
FGL5483268 Leviticus: The Great Day of Atonement, the Scapegoat at the Time of Sacrifice - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684)

Illustration depicting a formal celebration, where the guests are dancing in the ballroom, 1885 (engraving)
5616375 Illustration depicting a formal celebration, where the guests are dancing in the ballroom, 1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A bride and groom leaving the church, 1883 (engraving)
5616326 A bride and groom leaving the church, 1883 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Halloween Party. 1/1/1848 (engraving)
5616003 A Halloween Party. 1/1/1848 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4858040 Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Coronation of Olympic Games champion in Ancient Greece)

Company drinking around a table. Walk and Oraison. (illustration, circa 1930)
5975716 Company drinking around a table. Walk and Oraison. (illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Company drinking around a table)

French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906
5305593 French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade. Algeria 1906; (add.info.: French colonial postcard showing occupying army staging a celebratory parade)

A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water
FLO4702952 A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220579 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Celebrating the Siege of Belfort, 1871
3480826 Celebrating the Siege of Belfort, 1871; (add.info.: Illustration celebrating the Siege of Belfort (3 November 1870 - 18 February 1871)

Christmas shopping in the Lowther Arcade, 1870
3478782 Christmas shopping in the Lowther Arcade, 1870; (add.info.: Christmas shopping in the Lowther Arcade, London, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Christmas in Alsace: The Angel of Christmas, 1876 (engraving)
3478775 Christmas in Alsace: The Angel of Christmas, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: Christmas in Alsace: The Angel of Christmas, wearing a crown of candles and accompanied by Hans Trapp)

The earliest printed Christmas card, 1843
3478774 The earliest printed Christmas card, 1843; (add.info.: Sir Henry Cole of London conceived the first Christmas card in 1843)

Family taking home a Christmas tree, in snow, 1882
3478764 Family taking home a Christmas tree, in snow, 1882; (add.info.: Family taking home a Christmas tree, in snow. French Illustration, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

President Cleveland at a Thanksgiving table, 1885
1576747 President Cleveland at a Thanksgiving table, 1885; (add.info.: Thanksgiving day, 1885 President Cleveland standing at the head of a table with his cabinet officers around the table at)

George Washington at the Battery, New York City, 1866 (steel engraving)
1576361 George Washington at the Battery, New York City, 1866 (steel engraving); (add.info.: George Washington at the Battery, New York City, 23 April 1789)

Two black men at work, 1865
1576360 Two black men at work, 1865; (add.info.: Two black men at work. One, a stonemason, carves a large column. The other, a smith)

Ragged schools festival, 1860
1577519 Ragged schools festival, 1860; (add.info.: Ragged schools festival at Muswell Hill.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Christmas Eve traditions, 1860 (engraving)
1579467 Christmas Eve traditions, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Christmas Eve traditions of different wealthy families. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad
541536 Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad, Athens 1896 (print); (add.info.: Paul Masson (1874-1945) French cyclist

Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven (top): Priest celebrating Mass (Eucharist. Communion) at bottom
535076 Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven (top): Priest celebrating Mass (Eucharist. Communion) at bottom. French 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object)
542944 Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object); (add.info.: Liturgical book with text for celebration of Mass through the year)

Napoleon III (Louis-Napoleon) 1808-73 (engraving)
534079 Napoleon III (Louis-Napoleon) 1808-73 (engraving); (add.info.: Emperor of the French 1852-70. Portrait engraving from cover of sheet music published at the time of his visit to London with)

Banbury Cross Festival in the Olden Time (engraving)
8677013 Banbury Cross Festival in the Olden Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banbury Cross Festival in the Olden Time)

Fireworks celebrating the Prince of Wales's birthday, Merton Fields, Oxford (engraving)
8676989 Fireworks celebrating the Prince of Wales's birthday, Merton Fields, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Celebrating the peace ending the Boer War, London (litho)
8672107 Celebrating the peace ending the Boer War, London (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating the peace ending the Boer War, Piccadilly Circus)

After the FA Cup Final, London (b/w photo)
8676173 After the FA Cup Final, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the FA Cup Final)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho)
8634276 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Congratulations on your confirmation (chromolitho)
8635422 Congratulations on your confirmation (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congratulations on your confirmation, greetings card)

Aeschylus and Sophocles after the victory of Salamis (engraving)
8635065 Aeschylus and Sophocles after the victory of Salamis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ball celebrating the marriage of Prince Napoleon-Jerome Bonaparte and Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy (engraving)
8676762 Ball celebrating the marriage of Prince Napoleon-Jerome Bonaparte and Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy (engraving) by English School

Christmas in Australia (engraving)
8676635 Christmas in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in Australia)

Schembart Carnival, Nuremberg (colour litho)
8672837 Schembart Carnival, Nuremberg (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schembart Carnival, Nuremberg, Germany)

Pilgrims of the Greek Church Buying Candles (engraving)
8638833 Pilgrims of the Greek Church Buying Candles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrims of the Greek Church Buying Candles)

King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (photo)
5304823 King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952)

Fireworks, c.1800-1850 (drawing)
8698384 Fireworks, c.1800-1850 (drawing) by Ruggieri, Claude (1777-1841); (add.info.: Society. Holidays. Fireworks by Claude Ruggieri. Draw, France, ca 1800-50); © Archives Charmet

Ballad and prayer (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975715 Ballad and prayer (Illustration, circa 1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Company drinking around a table)

The Launch of the Trafalgar, in the presence of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria
7342701 The Launch of the Trafalgar, in the presence of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria and His Royal Highness Prince Albert, at H.M.Dock Yard, Woolwich

Volkstrachten Fest in Bavaria (postcard)
7377744 Volkstrachten Fest in Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Address of the citizens of Paris before the Fete de la Federation, 1790 (print)
8615284 Address of the citizens of Paris before the Fete de la Federation, 1790 (print); (add.info.: Address of the citizens of Paris to all Francois (French)

Elegant guests at a Country House Fancy Dress Party, 19th century (watercolour)
8835619 Elegant guests at a Country House Fancy Dress Party, 19th century (watercolour) by Cox, David, the younger (1809-85); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch
1766503 A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch, c.1890; An antique diamond serpent brooch, later rhodium plated, c.1840; five Victorian star brooches

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