Secrets Collection (#3)

Dreyfus: the Traitor
The people point out Dreyfus as a traitor against France, who has been betraying army secrets to the Germans Date: 1895

Childhood romance
Seated young couple share secrets beneath a brolly. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1913

Secrets
Two children dressed in Pierrot and Pierrette clown costumes share a secret on a snowy hill. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1910

Filming a British silent, 1920
A film cameraman films two actresses for a British Silent Film, 1920 Date: 1920

Secrets of German aircraft revealed by G. H. Davis
Secrets of German aircraft revealed: the Messerschmitt ME109 and ME110, the Heinkel 111K and the Junkers 88-A1. Date: 1940

Secrets by Muriel Dawson. One little girl whispers to another. Date: 1926

Thomas Willsford
THOMAS WILLSFORD mathematician and alchemist, author of Natures secrets Date: 1612? - 1658+

Picture No. 11771968
Cat Somali (blue) 6 week old kittens Date:

Of folys that can nat kepe secrete theyr owne counsell, illustration from Alexander
XJF486440 Of folys that can nat kepe secrete theyr owne counsell, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Pandora opening the box (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XIR365058 Pandora opening the box (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); 24.2 x 39.3 cm; Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

A royal brewery, or how to cook a wife, engraving 1821, George IV, a conning stoker, of some Mischief brewing, stirring up the Flames of Persecution, with vengeance, saying

The Discovery of the Royal Correspondence in the Tuileries (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR220438 The Discovery of the Royal Correspondence in the Tuileries (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of a young woman with long hair, finger on her mouth

Bleak House by Charles Dickens in 1852-1823 the novel which satirised the misery caused by the old Chancery court. The cunning old lawyer Tulkinghorn who finds out Lady Dedlocks secrets

Johann Freidrich Bottger or Botticher (1682-1719) German chemist and ceramicist, originator of Dresden china. To protect the trade secrets

Alfred Dreyfus (c1859-1935) French army officer of Jewish extraction, wrongly accused of giving secrets to Germany. Dreyfus in front of the War Council. From Le Petit Journal (Paris, December 1894)

The Magic Mirror revealing its secrets: from 18th century cabalistic / alchemical manuscript
The Magic Mirror revealing its secrets: from 18th century cabalistic/alchemical manuscript La Tres Sainte Trinosophie

A Royal Brewery, Or How To Cook A Wife, Engraving 1821, George Iv, A Conning Stoker, Of Some Mischief Brewing, Stirring Up The Flames Of Persecution, With Vengeance, Saying

Theorem 22, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Valentin Danilov, Russian physicist C018 / 2318
Valentin Danilov (b.1948), Russian physicist and cause celebre of the human rights movement. Danilov was head of a research centre of Krasnoyarsk State Technical University specialising in

Prevent revealing sensitive information to the enemy spies
A poster design from WW2, warning against idle talk to strangers, even if they are exceptionally attractive! circa 1940

Hardeen inherits his brothers secrets Houdinis will makes possible the continuance of Houdinis master mysteries. Date 1936?

Revelations on Honeymoon
Revelations - 1st Chapter A hilarious postcard showing a couple on their honeymoon, revealing to each other (for seemingly yht efirst time!) their physical shortcomings

Unidentified flying object (UFO) in the skies above Moscow, Russia, on 24 January 1987. Pictures of UFO sightings are usually grainy and of poor quality

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Charles B Cochran, Theatrical Manager and Impresario
CHARLES B COCHRAN theatrical manager and impresario, seen here in evening dress towering above some representative figures from his recent productions

Girlish Secrets 1930S
Two pretty little girls in summer dresses, one with a doll, sitting in a field of wild flowers together and whispering secrets

Ussr Police / Okhrana 1934
Secrets of the Okhrana - the pre-revolutionary secret police

Chemistry Students 1930S
Female students at the Royal Free Hospital Medical School, London studying Chemistry and Biochemistry, learning the secrets of cell structure and minute organisms

Merlin Forsaken
Merlin reveals the secrets of his magic to Vivien, who promptly deserts him

CAGLIOSTRO (1743 - 1795)
GIUSEPPE BALSAMO, aka CAGLIOSTRO, Italian adventurer here learning occult secrets from his master Althotas, who may never have existed

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"Unlocking the Mysteries: Exploring the Fascinating World of Secrets" Step into a world shrouded in mystery and intrigue with "Strictly Confidential by Muriel Dawson. " This captivating book unveils hidden truths that have been concealed for ages. Beware. The poster warns us, "Don't Help The Enemy, " reminding us to guard our secrets from those who may seek to exploit them. But how do we protect our most valuable information? Enter invisible ink, the ancient art of concealing messages in plain sight. "The true principles of all things, fig. 1 from The works of Jacob Behmen, " reveals that they can not merely confined to human affairs; they permeate every aspect of existence. Delve deep into this enigmatic realm where knowledge is power. Sometimes, secrets reside within ourselves. "Inside the Heart" invites introspection as we explore our innermost desires and fears. Like a nurse administering an enema syringe to a patient in bed, let us cleanse ourselves from burdensome secrets that weigh us down. Music has its own language of secrecy too. With "Secrets, Intermezzo, " immerse yourself in melodies that whisper untold stories and emotions only music can convey. Nature holds its own share of hidden wonders as well. Witness the mesmerizing dance between a pair of Sockeye salmon on their redd in a shallow stream—a secret ritual passed down through generations. Even advertisements hold their fair share of clandestine allurements. An advert for Wills Gold Flake cigarettes tantalizes with promises known only to those who indulge in their forbidden pleasures. Enter William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas), where creativity thrives behind closed doors—where inspiration blossoms amidst secrecy and solitude. In tribute to these enigmas that shape our lives, we celebrate "Secrets. " Let us honor the power they possess while cherishing their delicate nature like precious treasures.