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RM2WNF7CK–Winchelsea Church Porch, Kent; 19th century; Black and white illustration from 'Our Own Country' a Descriptive, Historical and Pictorial guide to the UK published in late 1880s by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. Historic pictures of Briatin.
RM2BW20X5–These pictures, from the North Pole, were flown to Moscow and from there to London. The Soviet scientific expedition led by Professor Otto Schmidt successfully established a scientific village on an ice floe in the frozen wilderness from which valuable scientific information and regular weather reports are now being sent by radio for the first time in history. A view of the scientist's camp on the ice floe. 30 June 1937
RM2D9W91T–Orson Welles playing the part of Charles Foster Kane in the 1941 classic film, Citizen Kane.
RMBTJJ5W–ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, Carl Laemmle, President of Universal Pictures, novelist Erich Maria Remarque, 1930. CSU Archives
RMG3BH12–CHAO FA MONGKUT Pictures with Queen Ramphuy. Worked to modernise Siam (modern Thailand), relinquishing control of Cambodia to the French (1867) Date: 1804 - 1868
RMRTGTRC–Amateur photographer in the 1940s. A young woman is photographing on a spring day. The camera is a Rolleiflex by the german company Rollei for 60 mm film. She is the actress Barbro Kollberg, 1917-2014. Sweden 1942. Photo Kristoffersson Ref A1-4
RMCWA779–Dr. Harold Edgarton, of M.I.T., stands behind his camera that boasts ultra-speed photography, with pictures being taken at
RFHBE43C–Pictures from Spalato and surroundings, Spalato is now Spli, Croatia, illustration, woodcut from 1880
RM2B02ABE–This map showing the two hemispheres of the world was made for the 2nd Qing Emperor, Kangxi (1662-1722) by the Jesuit Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-88), in 1674. Verbiest was one of a few Jesuits who were employed at the Chinese court during the period. Printed from woodblocks using Mercator's projection, the map was part of a larger geographical work called Kunyu tushuo (Illustrated Discussion of the Geography of the World) and called: Kunyu wanguo quantu (A Map of the Myriad Countries of the World). It was one of a series of maps produced by the Jesuits at the Court in Beijing, beginning with M
RMRD6M18–Cultural history, people of the past: Hebrews left, right ancient Jewish wagon, historical illustration
RM2X5FET8–The Fish Market in Aberdeen in the 19th century. Black and White Illustration from Our Own Country Vol III published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. in the late 19th century.
RM2K8TBKR–Halden 19710911 'Halden today' What happens to the industry in Halden? Here old buildings in Halden. Photo; Aage Storløkken / Current / NTB.
RMG4BNAY–The transmitter control station at Senate House, London, showing the portable transmitter control unit. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is making history for television with the transmission of live pictures from London to the Continent of Europe of the ceremony and the London processions.
RM2BW20JH–These pictures, from the North Pole, were flown to Moscow and from there to London. The Soviet scientific expedition led by Professor Otto Schmidt successfully established a scientific village on an ice floe in the frozen wilderness from which valuable scientific information and regular weather reports are now being sent by radio for the first time in history. Tractors used by the expedition in front of one of the giant planes. 30 June 1937
RMBTJED0–Dr. Harold Edgarton, of M.I.T., stands behind his camera that boasts ultra-speed photography, with pictures being taken at 1/100
RMJR316G–Early written symbols were based on pictographs (pictures which resemble what they signify) and ideograms (symbols which represent ideas). Ancient Sumerian, Egyptian, and Chinese civilizations began to adapt such symbols to represent concepts, developing them into logographic writing systems. Pictographs are still in use as the main medium of written communication in some non-literate cultures in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Pictographs are often used as simple, pictorial, representational symbols by most contemporary cultures. Pictographs can be considered an art form, or can be conside
RMMC6N7K–Masonry Hiram Abiff The body of Hiram Abiff before a very imaginative Temple The text and pictures are far from scholarly from the Lyons edition of Le Diable Au XIXe Siecle 1860
RMTTJ49R–Amateur photographer in the 1940s. A young man is taking pictures of his girlfriend. Sweden 1944. Photo Kristoffersson Ref H141-6
RM2MJBHW1–Netherlands History: Telstar on TV, Pictures from Telstar 1 Satellite shown in The Netherlands 'The Statue of Liberty' ; Date: July 23, 1962
RMCWAAX8–Paul Gallico (1987-1976), American fiction writer and author of 'The Poseidon Adventure,' on which several motion pictures were
RFHHWPA5–Pictures from the Hasenheide amusement park in Berlin, original drawing by G. Lulvas, Germany, historical image or illustration, published 1890, digital improved
RM2B02ABF–This map showing the two hemispheres of the world was made for the 2nd Qing Emperor, Kangxi (1662-1722) by the Jesuit Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-88), in 1674. Verbiest was one of a few Jesuits who were employed at the Chinese court during the period. Printed from woodblocks using Mercator's projection, the map was part of a larger geographical work called Kunyu tushuo (Illustrated Discussion of the Geography of the World) and called: Kunyu wanguo quantu (A Map of the Myriad Countries of the World). It was one of a series of maps produced by the Jesuits at the Court in Beijing, beginning with M
RMEC7W42–Russian war pictures. Solders and children standing with General H.L. Scott. Dated around 1917.
RMERD16A–Pictures takes at stables at Newmarket, behind the scenes. Horse dentist Archie Humble. 3rd March 1964.
RM2A3HAPX–Papua New Guinea, Papua bay, National Capital District, Port Moresby, Owen Corner, Kokoda trail, Second World War pictures presented at the departure of the trail
RMRD6M6W–Cultural history of ancient Rome, from left: women's lives, ball game, artist, historical illustration
RM2X5FEMJ–The Market Place in Norwich as it appeared in the 19th century. Black and White Illustration from Our Own Country Vol III published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. in the late 19th century.
RM2K8T4X9–Oslo, approx. 1930. Tram loop at Ullevål Hageby, tram # 7 that goes to Rodeløkken. Photo: NTB
RMG4BNB2–The antenna assembly of the transmitter on the roof of Senate House, London. From here television signals are transmitted to Wrotham in Kent, the first link en route to Cassel in France. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is making history for television with the transmission of live pictures from London to the Continent of Europe of the ceremony and the London processions.
RM2BW20NR–These pictures, from the North Pole, were flown to Moscow and from there to London. The Soviet scientific expedition led by Professor Otto Schmidt successfully established a scientific village on an ice floe in the frozen wilderness from which valuable scientific information and regular weather reports are now being sent by radio for the first time in history. M. Vodopyanov pilot of the expedition, cleaning snow from the floe in front of his plane. 30 June 1937
RMKK95FF–Illustration titled 'A Bedchamber, Desdemona in Bed asleep', from Othello (Act V, scene 2), part of 'A Collection of Prints, from Pictures Painted for the Purpose of Illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by the Artists of Great-Britain', 1799. From the New York Public Library.
RMBTJP4J–The first family pose for pictures on the front lawn of the LBJ Ranch shortly after attending Thanksgiving services in Frederick
RMJR317A–Early written symbols were based on pictographs (pictures which resemble what they signify) and ideograms (symbols which represent ideas). Pictographs are still in use as the main medium of written communication in some non-literate cultures in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Pictographs are often used as simple, pictorial, representational symbols by most contemporary cultures. Pictographs can be considered an art form, or can be considered a written language and are designated as such in Pre-Columbian art, Native American art, Ancient Mesopotamia and Painting in the Americas before Coloni
RMMC6GGC–ALPHABETS An early study of the origins of written characters, and alphabets, from pictures to sounds. Woodcut from Court de Gebelin, Monde Primitif, AnalysÚ et ComparÚ avec le Monde Moderne, 1773.
RM2BXMJ8B–Amateur photographer in the 1940s. A young woman is photographing on a summer day. The camera model is practical. When not using it, the lense and bellow is folded into the camera body. To take pictures you opened it and was ready to go. The camera produced analog film.
RM2MJBHW5–Netherlands History: Telstar on TV, Pictures from Telstar 1 Satellite shown in The Netherlands 'The presidents in the Rocky Mountains' (Mount Rushmore); Date: July 23, 1962
RMCWADP9–Edna Ferber (1887-1968) author of many novels later made into motion pictures including, SHOWBOAT (1926), GIANT (1952), and
RFHFT789–In a schoolroom in the 16th century, Woodcut from the, Pictures zu Schimpf und Ernst, by Hans Burgkmair, 1472-1559, Germany, woodcut from the year 1885, digital improved
RM2B02ABY–Father Ferdinand Verbiest (9 October 1623 – 28 January 1688) was a Flemish Jesuit missionary in China during the Qing dynasty. He was born in Pittem near Tielt in Flanders, later part of the modern state of Belgium. He was known as Nan Huairen (南懷仁) in Chinese. He was an accomplished mathematician and astronomer and proved to the court of the Kangxi Emperor that European astronomy was more accurate than Chinese astronomy. He then corrected the Chinese calendar and was later asked to rebuild and re-equip the Beijing Ancient Observatory, being given the role of Head of the Mathematical Board an
RFR97AH1–MONTERREY, NL/MEXICO - NOV 2, 2003: A photographer sells instant pictures at Santa Lucia's esplanade. The Museum of Mexican History on the background
RMERD1BM–Pictures takes at stables at Newmarket, behind the scenes Horse shoe maker in the Newmarket forge. 3rd March 1964.
RM2A3HAPT–Papua New Guinea, Papua bay, National Capital District, Port Moresby, Owen Corner, Kokoda trail, Second World War pictures presented at the departure of the trail
RMRD6M74–Cultural history of ancient Rome, from left: gladiators, court session, public offering, historical illustration
RM2X5FEM0–A General View of Norwich in the 19th century. Black and White Illustration from Our Own Country Vol III published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. in the late 19th century.
RM2K8P5E5–Oslo 19630115. Vestre Vika, environment in the old small stores in Engen. Shop with exhibition windows. In the background new business farms and offices. Photo: NTB / NTB
RM2AH85EN–Kenya, Press photographers and journalists, both European and Asian, gather at a garden party at Government House, Nairobi, to take pictures of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, February 1952. 2001/090/1/4/1/18.
RM2BW20PR–These pictures, the first ever made at the North Pole, were flown to Moscow and from there to London. The Soviet scientific expedition led by Professor Otto Schmidt has succeeded in establishing on an ice floe in the frozen wilderness from which valuable scientific information and regular weather reports are now being sent by radio for the first time in history. The main tent of the expedition bearing the inscription that reads: USSR, the Drifting Expedition of the Chief Administration of the North Sea Route -1937. 28 June 1937
RMKK95DY–Engraved illustration 'Desdemona in bed asleep', from Othello (Act V, scene 2), part of 'A Collection of Prints, from Pictures Painted for the Purpose of Illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakspeare, by the Artists of Great-Britain', published by John and Josiah Boydell, 1803. From the New York Public Library.
RMJR3170–Early written symbols were based on pictographs (pictures which resemble what they signify) and ideograms (symbols which represent ideas). Pictographs are still in use as the main medium of written communication in some non-literate cultures in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Pictographs are often used as simple, pictorial, representational symbols by most contemporary cultures. Pictographs can be considered an art form, or can be considered a written language and are designated as such in Pre-Columbian art, Native American art, Ancient Mesopotamia and Painting in the Americas before Coloni
RMKRCW19–Portraits of the English International Football Team -- Evans, Pennington, Sturgess, Woodger, Williamson, Wedlock, Shepherd, Crompton, Warren, Fleming and Simpson. They played the Irish team on 11 February 1911 and won 2 to 1. Date: circa 1911
RMMC6N7J–Masonry Initiation Scene A burlesque initiation scene in parody of the First Degree The text and pictures are far from scholarly from the Lyons edition of Le Diable Au XIXe Siecle 1860
RM2MM2E47–Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. Born 30 april 1946. Picture taken in connection with his confirmation 21 july 1962 at Borgholms church on the island of Öland. The pressphotographers are seen taking pictures. ref SC1020
RFMTHBPD–“Your Country wants you”, Advertisement to convince people to enlist in the army, 1915, Great Britain
RMCWBP9M–At RKO pictures, Mark Robson, Robert Wise, and producer, Val Lewton meet during the making of the horror film classic, CAT
RFEH0T2M–Cultural history, people of the past: Hebrews left, right ancient Jewish wagon, historical illustration
RM2B00MB8–China: The walled city of Pu'er (now Simao) in southern Yunnan c. 1868. The Tea Horse Road (Cha Ma Dao) was a network of mule caravan paths winding through the mountains of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet in Southwest China. It is also sometimes referred to as the Southern Silk Road and Ancient Tea and Horse Road. From around a thousand years ago, the Ancient Tea Route was a trade link from Yunnan, one of the first tea-producing regions, to India via Burma, to Tibet, and to central China via Sichuan Province. In addition to tea, the mule caravans carried salt.
RMENHMDG–Few pictures can come as close to this in epitomising Georges Carpentier as a boxer. The ring, truly belonged to the great Frenchman. November 1919
RM2A3HAPK–Papua New Guinea, Papua bay, National Capital District, Port Moresby, Owen Corner, Kokoda trail, Second World War pictures presented at the departure of the trail
RMRD6ME4–Cultural history of the orders, from left: habit of the Golden Fleece, secular, cleric German Teutonic Knights
RM2X5FEPK–General view of Southwell Minster in the 19th century. Black and White Illustration from Our Own Country Vol III published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. in the late 19th century.
RM2K8W5WR–Oslo 1933 Some of the old buildings in Hammersborg before demolition. The area was regulated in the 1930s, and after that the old settlement was gradually sanitized. Here the old houses are close to the slope. They are strongly affected by decay. Photo: NTB / NTB
RME11GHY–Nov 21, 1977; London, England, UK; Lead singer MICK JAGGER of the famous British rock group The Rolling Stones, the longest surviving group in the history of rock and roll. (Credit Image: KEYSTONE Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)
RM2BW20RA–These pictures, the first ever made at the North Pole, were flown to Moscow and from there to London. The Soviet scientific expedition led by Professor Otto Schmidt has succeeded in establishing on an ice floe in the frozen wilderness from which valuable scientific information and regular weather reports are now being sent by radio for the first time in history. Eugene Fyodorov, one of the scientists and camped on the ice floe reading meteorological instruments at the North Pole. 28 June 1937
RFEAMG16–Portrait of Gerhard Stein. Publication of the book 'A Century in the text and pictures', Berlin, Germany, 1899
RMJR3172–Early written symbols were based on pictographs (pictures which resemble what they signify) and ideograms (symbols which represent ideas). Pictographs are still in use as the main medium of written communication in some non-literate cultures in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Pictographs are often used as simple, pictorial, representational symbols by most contemporary cultures. Pictographs can be considered an art form, or can be considered a written language and are designated as such in Pre-Columbian art, Native American art, Ancient Mesopotamia and Painting in the Americas before Coloni
RM2M3RNBW–The Key of England (Dover Castle) celebrates its pageant: Dover's history in living pictures, 1908. 1 - Gawayne's last words to King Arthur; 2 - King Arthur; 3 - King John kneeling before Pandolfo, the Pope's Legate; 4 - King Edward I and Queen Eleanor; 5 - Henry V makes love to Katherine; 6 - William the Conqueror, women with spinning wheels; 7 - King John, Hubert de Burgh receives the rolls of lands and tenements from Agnes; 8 - William the Conqueror, Bertram of Ashburnham in chains. Date: 1908
RM2MM2DWR–Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. Born 30 april 1946. Picture taken in connection with his confirmation 21 july 1962 at Borgholms church on the island of Öland. The pressphotographers are seen taking pictures. ref SC1020
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RMEDDN21–“The Battle of the Pictures” [plate 2] engraved by English artist William Hogarth 1697-1764
RMD18FCX–Vice President John Nance Garner (left) and President Franklin Roosevelt. They posed for pictures when the Garners entertained
RFEH0PK5–Early autotype of the Kunsthistorisches Museum of Art History, Vienna, Austria, historical photo, 1884
RM2B00MBB–China: Tea shop with bags of brick tea, Lhasa, c.1928. The Tea Horse Road (Cha Ma Dao) was a network of mule caravan paths winding through the mountains of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet in Southwest China. It is also sometimes referred to as the Southern Silk Road and Ancient Tea and Horse Road. From around a thousand years ago, the Ancient Tea Route was a trade link from Yunnan, one of the first tea-producing regions, to India via Burma, to Tibet, and to central China via Sichuan Province. In addition to tea, the mule caravans carried salt.
RMEJNAP1–W.N.F.F - first pictures of Women's Fire Service Pump Crews - competition with the BBC Womens Crew at HQ London Fire Force, 17 June 1942
RMRD6MD4–Cultural history of the religious orders, from left: Carthusians, Benedictines, Capuchins, zwei Dominicans, Franciscan, Jesuit
RM2X5FEMD–Norwich Castle as it would have appeared in the 19th century. Black and White Illustration from Our Own Country Vol III published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. in the late 19th century.
RM2K8TB0J–Oslo 1933 Some of the old buildings in Hammersborg before demolition. The area was regulated in the 1930s, and after that the old settlement was gradually sanitized. Here are some of the old homes that are close to the slope. The buildings are strongly affected by decay. Photo: NTB / NTB
RME11A2A–Jun 02, 1976; Munich, Germany; Lead singer MICK JAGGER of the famous British rock group The Rolling Stones, the longest surviving group in the history of rock and roll, pictured while on tour in Germany. (Credit Image: KEYSTONE Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)
RM2BW27D3–These pictures, the first ever made at the North Pole, were flown to Moscow and from there to London. The Soviet scientific expedition led by Professor Otto Schmidt has succeeded in establishing on an ice floe in the frozen wilderness from which valuable scientific information and regular weather reports are now being sent by radio for the first time in history. Professor Otto J. Schmidt leader of the expedition, with one of the party's giant monoplanes at the North Pole. 28 June 1937
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