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Background imageHighly Collection: Art Deco Fashion

Art Deco Fashion
Sunflowers. A birthday greetings postcard depicting a young lady of fashion in a highly decorative outfit posing in front of a flower bed. Artist: CE Shand Date: circa 1930

Background imageHighly Collection: Silk (engraving)

Silk (engraving)
5221713 Silk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageHighly Collection: The Silent Wings Memorial, Den Dungen, Holland

The Silent Wings Memorial, Den Dungen, Holland
This highly original Memorial was designed by local teacher Jos Korsten who is standing beside it. It tells the story of the gliders which landed in the middle of enemy territory in September 1944

Background imageHighly Collection: City of London School; highly commended design (engraving)

City of London School; highly commended design (engraving)
607797 City of London School; highly commended design (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHighly Collection: The Annunciation (coloured engraving)

The Annunciation (coloured engraving)
2801075 The Annunciation (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation)

Background imageHighly Collection: Japanese vase

Japanese vase
Highly decorated Japanese Satsuma Moriage Shimazu vase Date: 1937

Background imageHighly Collection: A remarkable photograph (b / w photo)

A remarkable photograph (b / w photo)
3652723 A remarkable photograph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A remarkable photograph)

Background imageHighly Collection: The Highly Colored Tie by J Mills and F W Venton

The Highly Colored Tie by J Mills and F W Venton
The Highly Coloured Tie music hall song of 1893 by J. Mills and F. W. Venton, and sung by Arthur Albert. The illustration, by H G Banks

Background imageHighly Collection: America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act of March 22, 1765 in May 1766 with The Liberty-Pole Festival. The Liberty Pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain

Background imageHighly Collection: Talar-i Muzeh, also called Talar-i Salam (Audience Hall), Gulistan Palace, Tehran

Talar-i Muzeh, also called Talar-i Salam (Audience Hall), Gulistan Palace, Tehran
3504309 Talar-i Muzeh, also called Talar-i Salam (Audience Hall), Gulistan Palace, Tehran, 1880-90 (b/w photo) by Sevruguin, Antoin (d.1933); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageHighly Collection: The Duke of Richmond (colour litho)

The Duke of Richmond (colour litho)
612342 The Duke of Richmond (colour litho) by Thompson, Alfred (1830-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Richmond, Highly respectable, 26 March 1870)

Background imageHighly Collection: Tom, Jerry and Logic called to the bar by the benchers (engraving)

Tom, Jerry and Logic called to the bar by the benchers (engraving)
607592 Tom, Jerry and Logic called to the bar by the benchers (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in the east; Tom)

Background imageHighly Collection: The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving)

The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving)
1058619 The Crystal Palace Dog Show (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crystal Palace Dog Show)

Background imageHighly Collection: There was an Old Person of Filey, of whom his acquaintance spok highly (litho)

There was an Old Person of Filey, of whom his acquaintance spok highly (litho)
966308 There was an Old Person of Filey, of whom his acquaintance spok highly (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Filey)

Background imageHighly Collection: Viscount Ranelagh, Highly respectable, 26 March 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Viscount Ranelagh, Highly respectable, 26 March 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611956 Viscount Ranelagh, Highly respectable, 26 March 1870, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Thompson, Alfred (1830-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Ranelagh, Highly respectable)

Background imageHighly Collection: The Birmingham Poultry Show (engraving)

The Birmingham Poultry Show (engraving)
1098404 The Birmingham Poultry Show (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birmingham Poultry Show)

Background imageHighly Collection: After the Death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, turned his attention to the selection of a new queen

After the Death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, turned his attention to the selection of a new queen
1090832 After the Death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, turned his attention to the selection of a new queen, deciding on anne of cleves

Background imageHighly Collection: The Air We Breathe (engraving)

The Air We Breathe (engraving)
3627717 The Air We Breathe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Air We Breathe. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHighly Collection: What pleased him highly was to see Abou Hassan fill his throne with almost as much gravity as

What pleased him highly was to see Abou Hassan fill his throne with almost as much gravity as himself (engraving)
5991842 What pleased him highly was to see Abou Hassan fill his throne with almost as much gravity as himself (engraving) by Robinson

Background imageHighly Collection: Boots, Scenes in a large and highly organized English factory (b / w photo)

Boots, Scenes in a large and highly organized English factory (b / w photo)
6008288 Boots, Scenes in a large and highly organized English factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boots)

Background imageHighly Collection: Woman playing the piano in a highly expressive way, to the disquiet of a dog (colour litho)

Woman playing the piano in a highly expressive way, to the disquiet of a dog (colour litho)
3093514 Woman playing the piano in a highly expressive way, to the disquiet of a dog (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHighly Collection: The Ocean Telegraph (engraving)

The Ocean Telegraph (engraving)
1097984 The Ocean Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ocean Telegraph)

Background imageHighly Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS. 801 Nimrod R. 1 XW665

Hawker Siddeley HS. 801 Nimrod R. 1 XW665
Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod R.1 XW665 of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. XW665 was one of three Nimrods especially ordered for use as Electronic and Signals Intelligence gathering aircraft

Background imageHighly Collection: Imaginary inhabitant of the planet Mars

Imaginary inhabitant of the planet Mars
An imaginary inhabitant of the planet Mars. Martians enjoy less gravity, but must withstand a thinner atmosphere with extreme temperatures. Civilisation could be highly developed. Date: 1939

Background imageHighly Collection: Pierrefort

Pierrefort

Background imageHighly Collection: Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tarula

Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tarula
Old World Map 1666, Goos, Pieter

Background imageHighly Collection: Hawker Hurricane Mk IV -fitted with anti-tank cannons

Hawker Hurricane Mk IV -fitted with anti-tank cannons, these aircraft proved highly effective in North Africa

Background imageHighly Collection: Blackfoot Indians Camp, Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Blackfoot Indians Camp, Medicine Lodge, Kansas
Blackfoot Indians Camp, Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, USA. Showing highly decorated tepees Date: 1900s

Background imageHighly Collection: Palawan Monitor Lizard - rests on a path with its

Palawan Monitor Lizard - rests on a path with its tongue outstretched (the tongue has a highly developed olfactory sense) to smell a visitor (Varanus marmoratus)

Background imageHighly Collection: Rose, Bourbon rose variety Louise Odier (Rosa x borboniana cultivar Louise Odier)

Rose, Bourbon rose variety Louise Odier (Rosa x borboniana cultivar Louise Odier), historical old rose variety from 1851 with highly fragrant flowers

Background imageHighly Collection: LEMURIA

LEMURIA
The Lost Continent of Lemuria, located in todays Pacific Ocean, may have housed a highly developed civilisation with advanced technology and a sophisticated culture

Background imageHighly Collection: Greek Costume / Medea

Greek Costume / Medea
ANCIENT GREECE: The sorceress Medea, wearing robes and a headdress highly decorated with ornamental motifs including scrolls, flowers & stars. Date: B.C

Background imageHighly Collection: James Thomas Byford McCudden, pilot

James Thomas Byford McCudden, pilot
James Thomas Byford McCudden (1895-1918), British air ace with a confirmed overall score of 57, who rose to the rank of Major, seen here in the cockpit of his Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a

Background imageHighly Collection: Sonia Henie, Norwegian figure skater and film star

Sonia Henie, Norwegian figure skater and film star
Sonia Henie (1912-1969), Norwegian figure skater and film star. She won many Olympic and World figure skating titles, and later became a highly paid Hollywood actress. Date: 20th century

Background imageHighly Collection: Tattooed Gentleman

Tattooed Gentleman
After patronising an Indian tattoo artist, this British soldier is highly decorated Date: circa 1900

Background imageHighly Collection: Hall of Ambassadors

Hall of Ambassadors - Black and white interior- 2 arched doorways- highly decorated walls Date: circa 1890s

Background imageHighly Collection: Quimperle. St Michels church

Quimperle. St Michels church - black & white view of highly decorated Norman style stone doorway Date: circa 1890s

Background imageHighly Collection: ?Marengo?, the favourite charger of Napoleon I, 1815

?Marengo?, the favourite charger of Napoleon I, 1815 (c). Soft-ground etching, by and after James Ward, published by R Ackermann, Strand, London, 1 August 1824

Background imageHighly Collection: WW1 - The advantages of using Quinine to treat illness

WW1 - The advantages of using Quinine to treat illness
WW1 - Soldier! Take your daily quinine - the advantages of using Quinine to treat illness, due to its antipyretic (fever-reducing), antimalarial, analgesic (painkilling)

Background imageHighly Collection: Lord Edward Herbert Gascoyne-Cecil

Lord Edward Herbert Gascoyne-Cecil - Distinguished and highly decorated soldier. As colonial administrator in Egypt and advisor to the Liberal government he helped to implement Army reforms (18671918)

Background imageHighly Collection: Tour of the Colonies - Mr Kings Piccadilly

Tour of the Colonies - Mr Kings Piccadilly - Picture of highly decorated shop front. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies. Date: circa 1900

Background imageHighly Collection: Richard Gibson

Richard Gibson
RICHARD GIBSON Dwarf (1.17m) and miniature painter, with a miniature of his wife, Anne Shepherd, of similar height. His work was highly regarded by all. Date: 1615 - 1690

Background imageHighly Collection: Alexandre Bixio

Alexandre Bixio
JACQUES-ALEXANDRE BIXIO Highly respected French doctor, naturalist, agriculturist, also politician and philanthropist. Date: 1808 - 1865

Background imageHighly Collection: Matthew Talbot Baines

Matthew Talbot Baines
MATTHEW TALBOT BAINES (son of Sir Edward Baines, older) Lawyer and statesman, highly regarded but not distinguished for anything in particular. Date: circa. 1840s

Background imageHighly Collection: Grey Costume 1899

Grey Costume 1899
Jacket bodice, scallop edged basques, high collar rolled down to reveal red lining & fur edge, gored skirt with fullness at the back, highly ornamented with passementerie Date: 1899

Background imageHighly Collection: Passementerie 1889

Passementerie 1889
Detail of a bodice with puffed sleeves and a V neck which is highly ornamented with passementerie. Date: 1889

Background imageHighly Collection: Circa 1820 Costume

Circa 1820 Costume
Four fashionable ladies are charmed by a parrot. One gown has an elaborate stomacher & full, puffed sleeves. Two ladies wear pelisses with highly decorative detailing Date: early 1820s

Background imageHighly Collection: Roller Skating 1891

Roller Skating 1891
Seriously over-dressed Victorian ladies roller- skating at the Olympia rink, London, where " fast skating", though highly unlikely, is " strictly prohibited". Date: 1891




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