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Background imageHistorical Collection: Policeman Johann Mueller, of Hamburg

Policeman Johann Mueller, of Hamburg, Germany, with his trained police dog, Astor, which travels in his sidecar. Mueller and his dog perform patrol work. April 04, 1955. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.)

Background imageHistorical Collection: Torso of a statue of Diomedes, Roman copy of a weke of Kresilas

Torso of a statue of Diomedes, Roman copy of a weke of Kresilas, Glyptothek, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistorical Collection: Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos

Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos, around 440 BC, copy in the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet university or LMU, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistorical Collection: Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos

Doriphoros designed by Polykleitos, around 440 BC, copy in the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet university or LMU, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistorical Collection: Copy, Doryphoros, Spearbearer, Sculptor Polyklet

Copy, Doryphoros, Spearbearer, Sculptor Polyklet, LMU, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistorical Collection: This picture of Hillary and Tensing

This picture of Hillary and Tensing, resting on the South Col on their descent, shows the size of the packs they carried. June 29, 1953.

Background imageHistorical Collection: Regal Bearing -- Queen Elizabeth II

Regal Bearing -- Queen Elizabeth II, attired in her coronation dress and purple velvet robe, poses in Throne Room of Buckingham Palace after her coronation June 2

Background imageHistorical Collection: Anti-Immigrant cartoon showing two men with barrels as bodies

Anti-Immigrant cartoon showing two men with barrels as bodies, labeled 'Irish Wiskey' and 'Lager Bier', carrying a ballot box. In the background is a rioting crowd at a polling place

Background imageHistorical Collection: New York ..... An impressive shot of the U

New York ..... An impressive shot of the U.S.S. West Virginia, one of uncle Sam's most potent battle wagons

Background imageHistorical Collection: 1930s bicycles. The annual Fête des Caf' Conc' at the Buffalo Stadium and some of the popular artists on their bicycles

1930s bicycles. The annual Fête des Caf' Conc' at the Buffalo Stadium and some of the popular artists on their bicycles. 1933

Background imageHistorical Collection: Don Bradman bowling. February 01, 1934.

Don Bradman bowling. February 01, 1934.

Background imageHistorical Collection: USA, Massachusetts, Boston, East facade of Old State House, State Street.

USA, Massachusetts, Boston, East facade of Old State House, State Street.

Background imageHistorical Collection: A typical British migrant family comes ashore

A typical British migrant family comes ashore. Migration: "Migrants are pouring in and the work force is building up rapidly..."

Background imageHistorical Collection: Weight's right - and remember, healthy children eat just an much as they need

Weight's right - and remember, healthy children eat just an much as they need. Baby busy playing makes a good picture - especially if she has an engaging smile like this.... October 16, 1953.

Background imageHistorical Collection: At Woolloomooloo, Herman sketches a scene unfamiliar to most Australians - the fisherman mending his net

At Woolloomooloo, Herman sketches a scene unfamiliar to most Australians - the fisherman mending his net, using as a rack the old ironwork railings of a footpath-level veranda

Background imageHistorical Collection: Sir Don Bradman - Test Cricketer - General Scenes. January 07, 1947

Sir Don Bradman - Test Cricketer - General Scenes. January 07, 1947

Background imageHistorical Collection: Tourists holidaying on the Barrier Reef drive great enjoyment riding the large turtles in to the sea

Tourists holidaying on the Barrier Reef drive great enjoyment riding the large turtles in to the sea

Background imageHistorical Collection: Broad Jump. E. Willis. February 3, 1952. (Photo by The Sunday Herald).

Broad Jump. E. Willis. February 3, 1952. (Photo by The Sunday Herald).

Background imageHistorical Collection: 'Concertina' Plane Neatly 'packaged' and ready for stowing - Fairey Gannett with wings folded

'Concertina' Plane Neatly 'packaged' and ready for stowing - Fairey Gannett with wings folded and with multi-bladed propeller at front at Ford to-day

Background imageHistorical Collection: Tramway Sydney. July 09, 1946.

Tramway Sydney. July 09, 1946.

Background imageHistorical Collection: Shot From Behind ***** the starter's gun

Shot From Behind ***** the starter's gun, in one of the sprint events a ***** athletics carnival on Saturday. March 12, 1947.

Background imageHistorical Collection: Quarantine - Hospital. May 15, 1950.

Quarantine - Hospital. May 15, 1950.

Background imageHistorical Collection: Smiling and almost without sign of strain

Smiling and almost without sign of strain, Joan bends a piece of steel. When a Frenchman accused her of faking her act, she twisted a bar around his neck and left him to work his way out of it alone

Background imageHistorical Collection: Duke Does it Again - Reg Armstrong of Australia piloted his Gilera to third place in the 500 C

Duke Does it Again - Reg Armstrong of Australia piloted his Gilera to third place in the 500 C.C

Background imageHistorical Collection: Publican George Lloyd training on a miniature bicycle for the publicans' Cycle Derby to be held at Sydney Sports

Publican George Lloyd training on a miniature bicycle for the publicans' Cycle Derby to be held at Sydney Sports Ground next Sunday. March 30, 1952.

Background imageHistorical Collection: Washington, D.C.: May 30

Washington, D.C.: May 30, 1936 Star NBC sports announcer Jim McGrath and NBC engineer Phil Merryman commandeer a tandem bicycle to be able to announce the 25 mile marathon today in Washington, D.C..

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Queen At Her Coronation New Picture -- London just released is this Cecil Beaton picture of Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen At Her Coronation New Picture -- London just released is this Cecil Beaton picture of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial State Crown and holding the Orb

Background imageHistorical Collection: Chicago, Illinois: August 26

Chicago, Illinois: August 26

Background imageHistorical Collection: Irezumi (れ墨, 墨, 紋身, 刺花, 剳青)

Irezumi (れ墨, 墨, 紋身, 刺花, 剳青)
Irezumi (れ墨, 墨, 紋身, 刺花, 剳青, 黥 or 刺青) is a Japanese word that refers to the insertion of ink under the skin to leave a permanent, usually decorative mark; a form of tattooing

Background imageHistorical Collection: Irezumi (れ墨, 墨, 紋身, 刺花, 剳青)

Irezumi (れ墨, 墨, 紋身, 刺花, 剳青)
Irezumi (れ墨, 墨, 紋身, 刺花, 剳青, 黥 or 刺青) is a Japanese word that refers to the insertion of ink under the skin to leave a permanent, usually decorative mark; a form of tattooing

Background imageHistorical Collection: 1980'S. Two Women In Workout Clothes Doing Aerobics.

1980'S. Two Women In Workout Clothes Doing Aerobics.

Background imageHistorical Collection: Posinatus, Winner of the Melbourne Cup

Posinatus, Winner of the Melbourne Cup.Posinatus is not a ***** and mould of form in reject of racing shape, but he is a thoroughbred of undeniable breeding

Background imageHistorical Collection: Sammy Davis Jr. featured with Will Mastin TrioSammy Davis

Sammy Davis Jr. featured with Will Mastin TrioSammy Davis, Jr., appears with the Will Mastin trio on the vaudeville show opening today at the Palomar. October 10, 1949

Background imageHistorical Collection: transport/transportation cars Peugeot 1913 drawing by Herbert Schlenzig 20th century car

transport/transportation cars Peugeot 1913 drawing by Herbert Schlenzig 20th century car

Background imageHistorical Collection: A boxer steps away from his opponent's left jab

A boxer steps away from his opponent's left jab, avoiding the punch successfully. Date: circa 1890

Background imageHistorical Collection: Mexican American War. Battle of Buena Vista

Mexican American War. Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23-24, 1847. Mississippi Rifles by Ken Riley

Background imageHistorical Collection: FRANCISQUE POULBOT French illustrator

FRANCISQUE POULBOT French illustrator, notably of Paris street children (known as les poulbots'), photographed with his dog in 1909. Date: 1879 - 1946

Background imageHistorical Collection: Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz miniature painting on paper, Rajasthan, India

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz miniature painting on paper, Rajasthan, India

Background imageHistorical Collection: Col William Prescott at the Battle of Bunker Hill

Col William Prescott at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933/American)

Background imageHistorical Collection: ***** Joan McCann threw her sailor partner as only ***** hepcats could

***** Joan McCann threw her sailor partner as only ***** hepcats could. To add to the hazards of jiveing with ***** the aircraft lift was raised and lowered several times. June 28, 1947

Background imageHistorical Collection: Ireland County Antrim Carrickfergus, Castle interior the Great Hall in the castles keep

Ireland County Antrim Carrickfergus, Castle interior the Great Hall in the castles keep

Background imageHistorical Collection: New York, New York: c. 1940's. An interior shot of the Grand Central Railroad Station

New York, New York: c. 1940's. An interior shot of the Grand Central Railroad Station, with sunlight streaming in through the clerestory windows above

Background imageHistorical Collection: Portrait of Wallis Duchess of Windsor by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst dated 1939

Portrait of Wallis Duchess of Windsor by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst dated 1939

Background imageHistorical Collection: A black Manx cat sits quietly with an elegant Siamese. Date: 1903

A black Manx cat sits quietly with an elegant Siamese. Date: 1903

Background imageHistorical Collection: Eyes On The Comet -- Technicians cluster round the De Havilland Coemt

Eyes On The Comet -- Technicians cluster round the De Havilland Coemt, Britain's fastest airliner

Background imageHistorical Collection: KING ARTHUR SWORD OF POWER EXCALIBUR IN LAKE BY N. C. WYETH FROM A BOYS KING ARTHUR

KING ARTHUR SWORD OF POWER EXCALIBUR IN LAKE BY N. C. WYETH FROM A BOYS KING ARTHUR

Background imageHistorical Collection: A ground crew gives the 'thumbs up (she's ready)' sign to ***** a Jindivik pilotless

A ground crew gives the "thumbs up (she's ready)" sign to ***** a Jindivik pilotless, jet, radio-controlled target aircraft ***** for launching. Mr

Background imageHistorical Collection: Anniversary of Polar Flights Stewardesses of the Scandinavian Air Service plane arriving at Frankfurt

Anniversary of Polar Flights Stewardesses of the Scandinavian Air Service plane arriving at Frankfurt, Germany, wore Eskimo costumes

Background imageHistorical Collection: Entrance and stairs, sculpture of Wrestlers

Entrance and stairs, sculpture of Wrestlers, Florence from 1700, bronze replica, Bavarian National Museum, Prinzregentenstrasse 3, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageHistorical Collection: Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers

Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers, original in Florence, Italy, Europe

Background imageHistorical Collection: San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the side

San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the side

Background imageHistorical Collection: San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the back

San Francisco, California: c. 1950 A male bodybuilder poses nude from the back

Background imageHistorical Collection: A Good Story, Un Bonne Histoire

A Good Story, Un Bonne Histoire, Woodcut Engraving from the Original Painting by Leo Hermann, The Masterpieces of French Art by Louis Viardot, Published by Gravure Goupil et Cie, Paris, 1882

Background imageHistorical Collection: English rock and roll band The Beatles performing at Washington Coliseum

English rock and roll band The Beatles performing at Washington Coliseum, Washington, D.C. USA, Marion S. Trikosko, U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection, February 11, 1964

Background imageHistorical Collection: 1960s NIGHT SCENE OF THE STARDUST CASINO LAS VEGAS NEVADA USA

1960s NIGHT SCENE OF THE STARDUST CASINO LAS VEGAS NEVADA USA

Background imageHistorical Collection: 1940s WOMAN ROSIE THE RIVETER SUPERIMPOSED OVER AIRPLANES IN FACTORY 1940s WARTIME WWII

1940s WOMAN ROSIE THE RIVETER SUPERIMPOSED OVER AIRPLANES IN FACTORY 1940s WARTIME WWII

Background imageHistorical Collection: Olympic Change Over At Wembley Stadium : A busy scene at famous Wembley Stadium this morning

Olympic Change Over At Wembley Stadium : A busy scene at famous Wembley Stadium this morning

Background imageHistorical Collection: London, England: May

London, England: May, 1931 A scene from the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final held at Wembley Stadium between York and Halifax. Here a York player is getting away in possession

Background imageHistorical Collection: The dogs turning into the straight at Wembley Stadium while the thousands watch and wait

The dogs turning into the straight at Wembley Stadium while the thousands watch and wait. September 2, 1947

Background imageHistorical Collection: Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Background imageHistorical Collection: Salem Witch Trials. Elderly Rebecca Nurse in heavy chains after her conviction for witchcraft in June 1692

Salem Witch Trials. Elderly Rebecca Nurse in heavy chains after her conviction for witchcraft in June 1692

Background imageHistorical Collection: Baku, Azerbaijan Sept 22, 2024 Pedestrians pass a sculpture called Girl with Umbrella on Nizami Street

Baku, Azerbaijan Sept 22, 2024 Pedestrians pass a sculpture called Girl with Umbrella on Nizami Street.near Fountain Square

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bruce Castle, Tottenham : today it houses a museum containing the Post Office collection

Bruce Castle, Tottenham : today it houses a museum containing the Post Office collection, handled by the Mary Evans Library. Date: late 18th century

Background imageHistorical Collection: Researchers at work inside historical image library

Researchers at work inside historical image library, Mary Evans Picture Library in Blackheath, London. Date: 2004

Background imageHistorical Collection: where Thousands Of Birds Find A Nesting Place

where Thousands Of Birds Find A Nesting Place.Bird Island, port Elizabeth South Africa

Background imageHistorical Collection: Molly Pitcher-Heroine of Monmouth

Molly Pitcher-Heroine of Monmouth
Vintage Photograph. Molly Pitcher-Heroine of Monmouth Revolutionary War Currier & Ives (1834-1907 American)

Background imageHistorical Collection: No waiting - Right just you try to move us

No waiting - Right just you try to move us

Background imageHistorical Collection: Recipe For A Party Treat: Take half a dozen eggs

Recipe For A Party Treat: Take half a dozen eggs, two spoons and a cute young Alsatian called Lindy Lou. Do not break the eggs; do not beat Lindy Lou - just soften her with kind words

Background imageHistorical Collection: Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Background imageHistorical Collection: Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Background imageHistorical Collection: Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Sheep and pasture, Netherlands

Background imageHistorical Collection: Telling The Old, old story, Just a couple of dusty pups disguised as Harry and Harriet at a trysting place near Oxford

Telling The Old, old story, Just a couple of dusty pups disguised as Harry and Harriet at a trysting place near Oxford, England. January 23, 1935

Background imageHistorical Collection: Music, Maestro, Please... These four clever dogs seem to be saying

Music, Maestro, Please... These four clever dogs seem to be saying. They are only to happy to beg if Maurice Carre, 11, will play for them

Background imageHistorical Collection: Tabby Forgets Her Table Manners

Tabby Forgets Her Table Manners. Tabby is hungry and forgets the niceties of her table manners as she takes her place with three boston terriers belonging to Mrs. D.A. Fruitticher of Birmingham, Ala

Background imageHistorical Collection: There are pubs in Preston where you can call for a drink and be served by a little black dog called 'Jet'

There are pubs in Preston where you can call for a drink and be served by a little black dog called "Jet". "Jet" belongs to Jimmy Gainer, a professional rat-catcher

Background imageHistorical Collection: A dog with more than the usual number of tricks in her repertoire is Bubbles

A dog with more than the usual number of tricks in her repertoire is Bubbles, owned by Mrs. Daley, of Windsor, Brisbane

Background imageHistorical Collection: Misc - Animals - Donkeys

Misc - Animals - Donkeys. June 12, 1944

Background imageHistorical Collection: Hullo Where did you come fromGrandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival

Hullo Where did you come fromGrandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival
Hullo Where did you come from Grandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival. January 21, 1935. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press)

Background imageHistorical Collection: Stage Star. Sweet William the bulldog

Stage Star. Sweet William the bulldog, is often on the stage during rehearsals of a new play in London (England)

Background imageHistorical Collection: 'Soo' Has Two Legs And Four Wheels - 'Soo' out for a walk with her mistresss Miss F

"Soo" Has Two Legs And Four Wheels - "Soo" out for a walk with her mistresss Miss F.M

Background imageHistorical Collection: The 'Stars' of the Marineland of the Pacific Oceanarium are the playful porpoises

The "Stars" of the Marineland of the Pacific Oceanarium are the playful porpoises

Background imageHistorical Collection: Feeding mullets by hand to porpoises, as pictured here, is a frequent event Marineland

Feeding mullets by hand to porpoises, as pictured here, is a frequent event Marineland. September 27, 1941

Background imageHistorical Collection: Third of Eight -- Nothing shy about this fun-loving porpoise as he takes the ball from diver Jake Jacobs

Third of Eight -- Nothing shy about this fun-loving porpoise as he takes the ball from diver Jake Jacobs

Background imageHistorical Collection: Reassured by Julian, Sally sits patiently while the vet winds on the bandage

Reassured by Julian, Sally sits patiently while the vet winds on the bandage. November 15, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror)



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