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Children looking through a kaleidoscope (chromolitho)
8677282 Children looking through a kaleidoscope (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children looking through a kaleidoscope)

Hazelnut, loquat, turnip, walnut and nilgai (colour litho)
8677470 Hazelnut, loquat, turnip, walnut and nilgai (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: N for noisette (hazelnut), nefle (loquat), navet (turnip)

O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho)
8677327 O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: O for odalisque (concubine). Concubine in a Turkish harem

M for marine (chromolitho)
8677325 M for marine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: M for marine. Man dressed in a marine's uniform by the sea)

I for Italian (chromolitho)
8677323 I for Italian (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: I for Italian. Woman in traditional Italian costume drawing water from a well)

Children playing a xylophone (chromolitho)
8677296 Children playing a xylophone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a xylophone)

Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils (chromolitho)
8677295 Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils)

Children playing a game of ferret (chromolitho)
8677279 Children playing a game of ferret (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a game of ferret)

Secretarybird, brown rat, wild boar and mouse (colour litho)
8677384 Secretarybird, brown rat, wild boar and mouse (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for secretaire (secretarybird), surmulot (brown rat)

Honey badger, raccoon, and stingray (colour litho)
8677383 Honey badger, raccoon, and stingray (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q and R for ratel (honey badger), raton (raccoon)

Representation of the expression wait in front of a door with a door knocker
ELD4951687 Representation of the expression wait in front of a door with a door knocker. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Literature: Noah Webster (1758-1843), American lexicographer surrounded by books. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4926448 Literature: Noah Webster (1758-1843), American lexicographer surrounded by books. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Literature: Noah Webster (1758-1843)

A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure
FLO4691465 A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt

Two ladies dressing before a mirror in a parlor, 19th century. She says, The pink really suits you dear
FLO4691390 Two ladies dressing before a mirror in a parlor, 19th century. She says, The pink really suits you dear. She thinks, And makes you look 10 years older

Young gentleman in the study of an advisor reading a letter. He says, I'm entirely at your disposal
FLO4691288 Young gentleman in the study of an advisor reading a letter. He says, I'm entirely at your disposal. He thinks, Another free dinner

Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From
FLO4722375 Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)
3521796 Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript); (add.info.: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's)

A Sub-Lime Character, building labourer carrying hod of mortar. Early 19th century (aquatint)
536460 A Sub-Lime Character, building labourer carrying hod of mortar. Early 19th century (aquatint); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Comic Offering, 1835
1574608 The Comic Offering, 1835; (add.info.: Workman smoking his pipe as he retiles a roof. Illustration from 'The Comic Offering', London, 1835)

Imaged or idiomatic expression: turn crimson - Chromolithograph of the late 19th century
ELD4966134 Imaged or idiomatic expression: turn crimson - Chromolithograph of the late 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Imaged or idiomatic expression)

Origine des locutions : boire rubis sur l'ongle, jusqu'a la derniere goutte
ELD4951643 Origine des locutions : boire rubis sur l'ongle, jusqu'a la derniere goutte -; Private Collection; (add.info.: Origine des locutions: boire rubis sur l'ongle)

Alphabet of the deaf mute (deaf-mute): sign language used by Americans with a letter corresponding to a gesture of
NWI4961107 Alphabet of the deaf mute (deaf-mute): sign language used by Americans with a letter corresponding to a gesture of the hand, beginning of the 19th century

Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says
FLO4691436 Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says, I'd give three operas to have created your romance

Two mothers in a parlor with their sons, 19th century. She says, My little Charles isn't in the best of health
FLO4691382 Two mothers in a parlor with their sons, 19th century. She says, My little Charles isn't in the best of health. She thinks, Nor so common and clumsy

Two ladies talking in a parlor watching a woman paint in oils. She says, How many more virtues and talents
FLO4691378 Two ladies talking in a parlor watching a woman paint in oils. She says, How many more virtues and talents... She thinks, To remain a woman

Gentlemen and lady playing cards in a parlour, while others dance in the next room
FLO4691351 Gentlemen and lady playing cards in a parlour, while others dance in the next room. He says, you've hit a lucky one

Widow and young man taking coffee in a restaurant talking to a stone mason
FLO4691319 Widow and young man taking coffee in a restaurant talking to a stone mason. She says, And don't forgot in large letters, A good father, fine spouse, he leaves an inconsolable widow

Gentleman meeting an old man in a parlour. Good to see you recovered, dear uncle
FLO4691297 Gentleman meeting an old man in a parlour. Good to see you recovered, dear uncle. (It puts back the inheritance, but it's fine)

Lady saying goodbye to a gentleman in a parlour. She says, Bon voyage, and hurry back! She thinks, Good riddance
FLO4691282 Lady saying goodbye to a gentleman in a parlour. She says, Bon voyage, and hurry back! She thinks, Good riddance

Gentleman and old lady in a hotel room watched by a porter. He says, You can count on me to use all my credit
FLO4691265 Gentleman and old lady in a hotel room watched by a porter. He says, You can count on me to use all my credit. He thinks, She's old, ugly and she's soliciting me

Woman seated on a sofa flattering an ugly man. One is never ugly with a distinguished figure
FLO4691228 Woman seated on a sofa flattering an ugly man. One is never ugly with a distinguished figure. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer

Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet (Egyptian hieroglyphs) Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885
ELD4931810 Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet (Egyptian hieroglyphs) Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private collection; (add.info)

Native population of America: Indians. Sequoyah (George Guess, Guest or Gist, 1767-1843)
NWI4931532 Native population of America: Indians. Sequoyah (George Guess, Guest or Gist, 1767-1843), Cherokee goldbee inventor of the Cherokee alphabet he holds in his hand

Genesis: confusion of languages: God confounded their speech so that they could no longer understand each other
ELD4920893 Genesis: confusion of languages: God confounded their speech so that they could no longer understand each other and scattered them around the world

Portrait of Daniel Hendel Sanders (1819-1897) German lexicographer
IMB4827691 Portrait of Daniel Hendel Sanders (1819-1897) German lexicographer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Daniel Hendel Sanders (1819-1897) German lexicographer.); © Imagebroker

The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera, (oil on panel)
824498 The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera, (oil on panel) by Adrion, Lucien (1889-1953); 58.5x73.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opera on the Square; Place de l'Opera)

Moods and tenses (colour litho)
8635617 Moods and tenses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moods and tenses. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

French-speaking Switzerland, 1400 (coloured engraving)
8673048 French-speaking Switzerland, 1400 (coloured engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of French-speaking Switzerland, 1400)

Submission, Authority (litho)
8641363 Submission, Authority (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submission, Authority)

T for tambour (drummer) (chromolitho)
8677334 T for tambour (drummer) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: T for tambour (drummer). Boy in costume playing a drum

V for vivandiere (woman canteen keeper in the military) (chromolitho)
8677333 V for vivandiere (woman canteen keeper in the military) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho)
8677331 Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quenouille (spinner). Woman or girl with a distaff used in spinning

S for Swiss (chromolitho)
8677329s for Swiss (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for Swiss. Woman in traditional Swiss costume carrying a tray of drinks)

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Language is a powerful tool that connects people across time and space, transcending borders and cultures, and is through language that we express our thoughts, emotions, and ideas. In the heart of London, England lies the British Museum, home to one of history's most iconic artifacts - The Rosetta Stone. This ancient relic unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs, allowing us to understand an ancient civilization's language. As we wander through this museum adorned with flags of the Royal Navy, we are reminded of how language played a crucial role in shaping empires and forging alliances throughout Europe. A vibrant Southern Railway poster from 1939 catches our eye as it advertises Ramsgate in all its glory; a testament to how language was used to entice travelers to explore new destinations. Intriguing illustrations showcasing sign language hand signals representing letters remind us that communication takes various forms beyond spoken words. Esperanto at a glance introduces us to an invented universal language aimed at fostering understanding among diverse cultures. Moving away from linguistic symbols, a captivating Southern Railway advertising poster displays the picturesque Weald of Kent; reminding us that even landscapes can speak their own unique dialects. The Language of Flowers reveals yet another fascinating aspect where nature communicates with its delicate blooms symbolizing love or friendship. Meanwhile, exploring the development of the English alphabet illuminates how written languages evolve over time. A sepia photograph captures Sigmund Freud's intense gaze as he reminds us that body it also conveys meaning beyond verbal expression. In Birstall, West Yorkshire stands a statue honoring Joseph Priestly who made significant contributions to linguistics; his legacy forever etched into history. Delving deeper into European heritage brings forth Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature - an exquisite example illustrating medieval manuscripts' intricate beauty while preserving knowledge for future generations.