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"Unveiling the Personal Side: From Bronco Rides to Toilet Paper

Background imagePersonal Collection: Foraging Spoonbill up close and personal, Hungary

Foraging Spoonbill up close and personal, Hungary

Background imagePersonal Collection: Foraging Spoonbill up close and personal

Foraging Spoonbill up close and personal

Background imagePersonal Collection: A Lady At Her Toilette, After A 17th Century Engraving By Le Blond

A Lady At Her Toilette, After A 17th Century Engraving By Le Blond. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Background imagePersonal Collection: Lord Kitchener Boarding Hms Hampshire, June 5, 1916. Kitchener, His Staff

Lord Kitchener Boarding Hms Hampshire, June 5, 1916. Kitchener, His Staff, And 643 Of The Crew Died When The Ship Struck A Mine And Sank

Background imagePersonal Collection: Lord Kitcheners Personal Visit To Gallipoli In 1915. Examining The Position From The 'anzac'Trenches

Lord Kitcheners Personal Visit To Gallipoli In 1915. Examining The Position From The "anzac"Trenches
Lord Kitcheners Personal Visit To Gallipoli In 1915. Examining The Position From The " anzac" Trenches, Close To The Turkish Lines

Background imagePersonal Collection: Ndugu M

Ndugu M

Background imagePersonal Collection: Cover Of Oilpull Agricultural Magazine Made In The 20th Century

Cover Of Oilpull Agricultural Magazine Made In The 20th Century

Background imagePersonal Collection: An Orange Life Preserver Ring And Rope Hanging On A Wooden Shed Wall; Northumberland, England

An Orange Life Preserver Ring And Rope Hanging On A Wooden Shed Wall; Northumberland, England

Background imagePersonal Collection: Red Ring Life Preserver Hanging On A Wooden Post; Northumberland, England

Red Ring Life Preserver Hanging On A Wooden Post; Northumberland, England

Background imagePersonal Collection: Couples hands on top of a bible; Edmonton alberta canada

Couples hands on top of a bible; Edmonton alberta canada

Background imagePersonal Collection: Friends Holding Hands And Praying Together; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Friends Holding Hands And Praying Together; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Background imagePersonal Collection: Historic The American Boy Cover With Illustration From 20th Century

Historic The American Boy Cover With Illustration From 20th Century

Background imagePersonal Collection: Illustration From Country Gentleman Agricultural Magazine Of He 20th Century

Illustration From Country Gentleman Agricultural Magazine Of He 20th Century

Background imagePersonal Collection: Space Memorabilia - the three Apollo 11 astronauts

Space Memorabilia - the three Apollo 11 astronauts
Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 photograph from the collection of Joan Aldrin. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. Date: 1969

Background imagePersonal Collection: Advert for J. C Vickery personalised jewellery 1912

Advert for J. C Vickery personalised jewellery 1912
Personalised disc shape pendants arranged with any border in diamonds, pearls or gold with a letter in the centre and a interchangable enamel backpiece. 1912

Background imagePersonal Collection: Advertisement for Pears Soap

Advertisement for Pears Soap from Illustrated London News. 1894

Background imagePersonal Collection: Mulberry Harbour off Arromanches, Normandy, France, WW2

Mulberry Harbour off Arromanches, Normandy, France, WW2
Mulberry Harbour off Arromanches, Normandy, France, a temporary portable harbour used during the Allied D-Day Invasion in June 1944. 1944

Background imagePersonal Collection: On board HMS Queen Emma en route for Normandy, WW2

On board HMS Queen Emma en route for Normandy, WW2
On board HMS Queen Emma en route for Normandy, France, D-Day, June 1944. 1944

Background imagePersonal Collection: Three WRNS colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2

Three WRNS colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Three WRNS colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

Background imagePersonal Collection: View of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, WW2

View of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, WW2
View of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, during WW2. circa 1940s

Background imagePersonal Collection: George VI and Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Scapa Flow, WW2

George VI and Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI with Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser (1888-1981) at Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

Background imagePersonal Collection: Weser River at Bremen, Germany, WW2

Weser River at Bremen, Germany, WW2
Weser River at Bremen, north-west Germany, July 1945. 1945

Background imagePersonal Collection: Admiral Sir Harold Burrough, Minden, Germany, WW2

Admiral Sir Harold Burrough, Minden, Germany, WW2
Admiral Sir Harold Burrough (1889-1977), Assistant Chief of Naval Staff to the Royal Navy -- birthday party, Minden, Germany, July 1945. 1945

Background imagePersonal Collection: Group photo, HMS Iron Duke, Scapa Flow, WW2

Group photo, HMS Iron Duke, Scapa Flow, WW2
Group photo on board HMS Iron Duke, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

Background imagePersonal Collection: HMS Royal Sovereign, battleship, Revenge class

HMS Royal Sovereign, battleship, Revenge class. 1940s

Background imagePersonal Collection: Advert for London Shoe Company 1898

Advert for London Shoe Company 1898
A selection of victorian boots, real whale skin for shooting, ladys field boot made from tan or blacking calf, button or lace, smart toe brogues

Background imagePersonal Collection: Jericho. Hyksos Tomb. 1700-1600 BC. Middle Bronze Age

Jericho. Hyksos Tomb. 1700-1600 BC. Middle Bronze Age
Jericho. Hyksos Tomb. 1700-1600 BC. Period of Hyksos. Middle Bronze Age. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Background imagePersonal Collection: Computer. MAC model. Early 80 s. 20th century. National Muse

Computer. MAC model. Early 80 s. 20th century. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Background imagePersonal Collection: Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage, Peacehaven, East Sussex

Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage, Peacehaven, East Sussex
Orphanage and childrens home at Peacehaven, East Sussex, opened in 1933 by singing star Gracie Fields to care for the children of parents in the theatrical profession

Background imagePersonal Collection: Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser, pilot and fighter

Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser, pilot and fighter
Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser (1892-?1927), French pilot and fighter ace. Seen here leaning against his Nieuport 23, bearing his macabre personal emblem, and with three medals on his uniform

Background imagePersonal Collection: Brigadier-General Borlase Edward Wyndham Childs

Brigadier-General Borlase Edward Wyndham Childs, CMG (1876-1946), Director of Personal Services in the British Army during the First World War, drawn by Lieutenant Percival Anderson

Background imagePersonal Collection: Beauty portrait of a young man washing his hair

Beauty portrait of a young man washing his hair

Background imagePersonal Collection: Senior citizen couple lying in a hammock, woman wearing a headset looking at a netbook or laptop

Senior citizen couple lying in a hammock, woman wearing a headset looking at a netbook or laptop, man reading a book

Background imagePersonal Collection: Toothbrush with toothpaste

Toothbrush with toothpaste

Background imagePersonal Collection: Advert for Wilson & Gill, Ermeto ladies pocket - bag watch

Advert for Wilson & Gill, Ermeto ladies pocket - bag watch
The most practical and stylish watch ever introduced, commencing the third chapter in the history of the watch. Shock-proof, dust-proof and damp-proof; protected against glass breakage

Background imagePersonal Collection: Elderly woman using a laptop computer

Elderly woman using a laptop computer
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman using a laptop computer at home

Background imagePersonal Collection: Close-up of toothpaste on a toothbrush

Close-up of toothpaste on a toothbrush
Toothbrush. Close-up of toothpaste on a toothbrush. Brushing the teeth removes plaque and food particles from their surface. It should be carried out at least once a day using a fluoride toothpaste

Background imagePersonal Collection: Ethiopia - Emperor Meneliks Bodyguard

Ethiopia - Emperor Meneliks Bodyguard - seemingly at an International Exhibition (!)

Background imagePersonal Collection: Fate Magazine cover, Bridey Murphy in Ireland

Fate Magazine cover, Bridey Murphy in Ireland
Cover of Fate Magazine, depicting Bridey Murphy (alias Ruth Simmons, alias Virginia Tighe) -- the subject of a reincarnation experience visiting Ireland, home of the supposed Bridey Murphy

Background imagePersonal Collection: Gertrude Jekylls Garden fork and lawn shears

Gertrude Jekylls Garden fork and lawn shears placed on an old mill grindstone at Munstead Wood (Grade I listed), the home of influential British horticulturist, garden designer

Background imagePersonal Collection: Amber jewelry. Shop window

Amber jewelry. Shop window
Poland. Gdansk. Amber jewelry. Shop window. St. Mary Street

Background imagePersonal Collection: Copenhagen, Denmark - The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Art Museum

Copenhagen, Denmark - The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Art Museum
The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek - an art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The collection is built around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen (18421914), son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries




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"Unveiling the Personal Side: From Bronco Rides to Toilet Paper, a Glimpse into Abigail Adams' World" Step into history as we explore the personal side of Abigail Adams through her captivating letter to John Adams. Ink on paper reveals intimate details of their lives, beyond politics and diplomacy. Discover unexpected hints scattered throughout this correspondence - from discussions about home cholesterol test kits to advertisements for Turkish baths in London. These seemingly unrelated elements offer a unique perspective on the daily life of one of America's most influential couples. A group photo aboard HMS Musketeer takes us back to Scapa Flow during World War II. Amidst battleships like HMS Royal Oak, a Revenge-class vessel, we catch glimpses of camaraderie and resilience amidst chaos. Advertisements for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watches and Underwood portable typewriters transport us to an era when these items were considered cutting-edge technology. British passports symbolize freedom and identity, while post-war recruitment ads remind us of the sacrifices made by countless individuals. But it is within the Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage in Peacehaven that we witness compassion at its finest. A sanctuary for those in need, this institution represents hope amidst adversity. Finally, delve into "The Flying Saucer As I Saw It, " where truth meets imagination on its intriguing book cover. This enigmatic work invites readers to ponder mysteries beyond our comprehension. Join us as we unravel these personal fragments from history's tapestry – each hint offering a glimpse into Abigail Adams' world beyond her role as First Lady or political confidante. Step closer; let ink on paper reveal stories untold until now.