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Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Bird and Grenade, bird with hand grenade as anti-war metaphor

Bird and Grenade, bird with hand grenade as anti-war metaphor, 2002, Banksy, exhibition about the street artist, Muelheim, Germany, Europe

Background imagePicture Collection: Boy with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy using using his special needs helmet

Boy with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy using using his special needs helmet

Background imagePicture Collection: Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation. November 5, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation. November 5, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Background imagePicture Collection: President Truman And General Eisenhower photographed at the office of the President in Washington

President Truman And General Eisenhower photographed at the office of the President in Washington. February 6, 1952. (Photo by Camera Press).

Background imagePicture Collection: Narcissus Nicaise perilous adventures in the Congo

Narcissus Nicaise perilous adventures in the Congo. He had before him a fearsome sea monster, vintage engraving. Narcissus Nicaise perilous adventures in the Congo

Background imagePicture Collection: Royalty At Washington's Tomb -- At the tomb of George Washington *****

Royalty At Washington's Tomb -- At the tomb of George Washington *****, are (left to right), Queen Elizabeth and ***** of England; President Franklin D. Roosevelt ***** Gen

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Woman's hand holding mini shopping cart with credit card

Woman's hand holding mini shopping cart with credit card

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

Don Bradman bowling. February 01, 1934.

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

Tramway Sydney. July 09, 1946.

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

Quarantine - Hospital. May 15, 1950.

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Family recycling

Family recycling

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: SPAIN. Tirig. Cova dels Cavalls (Horses Cave). Hunting scene. Mesolithic art. Cave.

SPAIN. Tirig. Cova dels Cavalls (Horses Cave). Hunting scene. Mesolithic art. Cave.

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: ANGLADA CAMARASA, Hermenegildo (1872-1959)

ANGLADA CAMARASA, Hermenegildo (1872-1959). Granadina (Woman from Granada). 1915. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia.

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Vietnam, Tourist Goods, Painting of Vietnamese woman carrying goods in baskets on pole across her shoulders

Vietnam, Tourist Goods, Painting of Vietnamese woman carrying goods in baskets on pole across her shoulders

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Abstract connected network of colorful balls and lines

Abstract connected network of colorful balls and lines

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Historical illustration from the 19th Century

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, portrait of George Eliot or Mary Anne Evans, 1819 - 1880, a British writer, translator and journalist

Background imagePicture Collection: USA, New York City, Manhattan, panorama of financial district with Brooklyn Bridge at dawn

USA, New York City, Manhattan, panorama of financial district with Brooklyn Bridge at dawn

Background imagePicture Collection: USA, New York, New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge and skyline during a summer night

USA, New York, New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge and skyline during a summer night

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Bauta Visiting

Bauta Visiting Pietro Longhi (1702-1785 Italian) Museo Civico Correr, Venice, Italy

Background imagePicture Collection: Sailboats in Foreground New York Skyline by Sickles

Sailboats in Foreground New York Skyline by Sickles
Sailboats in Foreground New York Skyline Peter Sickles (20th C. American)

Background imagePicture Collection: Reeds in Foreground New York Skyline by Sickles

Reeds in Foreground New York Skyline by Sickles
Reeds in Foreground New York Skyline Peter Sickles (20th C. American)

Background imagePicture Collection: The Snow in Louveciennes by Alfred Sisley

The Snow in Louveciennes by Alfred Sisley
The Snow in Louveciennes (La Neige a Louveciennes) Alfred Sisley (1839-1899/French) Musee d Orsay, Paris

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

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

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

No waiting - Right just you try to move us

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: The Bar at the Folies Bergere by Manet

The Bar at the Folies Bergere by Manet
The Bar at the Folies Bergere 1882 Edouard Manet (1832-1883/French) Oil on Canvas Courtauld Institute and Galleries, London, England

Background imagePicture Collection: Madonna on the Steps by Kopilak

Madonna on the Steps by Kopilak
Madonna on the Steps by GG Kopilak, oil on canvas, 1990, Private Collection

Background imagePicture Collection: The Creation of the Sun and Moon by Raphael

The Creation of the Sun and Moon by Raphael
The Creation of the Sun and Moon Raphael (1483-1520/Italian) St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican

Background imagePicture Collection: Ritratto di Isabella dEste

Ritratto di Isabella dEste Licinio Bernardino (1489-1565 Italian) Pinacoteca Sabauda, Torino, Italy

Background imagePicture Collection: Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael

Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael
Marriage of the Virgin 1504 Raphael(1483-1520 Italian) Oil on wood panel Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture Collection: Misc - Animals - Donkeys

Misc - Animals - Donkeys. June 12, 1944

Background imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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 imagePicture 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)

Background imagePicture Collection: Dogs Animals - Talking

Dogs Animals - Talking. January 16, 1953

Background imagePicture Collection: This dog JPn talk - A terrier dog at Maitland

This dog JPn talk - A terrier dog at Maitland
This dog can talk - A terrier dog at Maitland, near Newcastle, talks like a human

Background imagePicture Collection: (Third Of Eight) - At First Glance

(Third Of Eight) - At First Glance, this fellow looks like a Miniature Polar bear. Actually, he's a rare Albino Raccoon and a resident of the Wisconsin State experimental game and fur farm

Background imagePicture Collection: Big Boy... 'Avalanche, ' champion White Flemish Giant

Big Boy... "Avalanche, " champion White Flemish Giant, tips the scale at 21 pounds

Background imagePicture Collection: 'Here Goes!' -- Sally

"Here Goes!" -- Sally, young Malay bear at the London Zoo, is certainly salvage-conscious - but only insofar as the bin sometimes yields a titbit worth having

Background imagePicture Collection: Tiger Cubs Raised At Home :Like any curious kitten

Tiger Cubs Raised At Home :Like any curious kitten
Tiger Cubs Raised At Home : Like any curious kitten, Rajpur investigates closet and is confronted with supply of milk. After looking, he reached up, gently knocked a few cans over

Background imagePicture Collection: Abbey Appeal *****

Abbey Appeal *****. January 01, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo)

Background imagePicture Collection: Anacondas (Snakes) - Snakes - Animals

Anacondas (Snakes) - Snakes - Animals. May 23, 1955. (Photo by Mozert, Florida's Silver Springs)

Background imagePicture Collection: Our Distant Relatives -- One of the tiny Tarsiers at the London Zoo

Our Distant Relatives -- One of the tiny Tarsiers at the London Zoo. Note the resemblance of their paws to the human hand

Background imagePicture Collection: While Mrs. Helen Haven cooks breakfast

While Mrs. Helen Haven cooks breakfast, her pet elephant Judy trumpets until she gets a snack. May 01, 1953.;While Mrs

Background imagePicture Collection: Xmas Birds Of Paradise -- Not as you might suppose

Xmas Birds Of Paradise -- Not as you might suppose, a ministry of food official's nightmare, but merely a collection of turkeys as far as the eye can see

Background imagePicture Collection: Geese

Geese. January 01, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).;Geese

Background imagePicture Collection: Roller-Skating Rooster -- Buster

Roller-Skating Rooster -- Buster, whose owner is teaching him to be a roller-skating rooster, glides under a playmate's legs during a practice run, Buster's legs are taped to the skates

Background imagePicture Collection: Easter Eggs! Where? - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo

Easter Eggs! Where? - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo
Easter Eggs! Where - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo

Background imagePicture Collection: I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman

I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman. Now what, for example, can you tell me about imports Michael Moddin, 4, has a high-level talk with the Rt. Hon. Mr

Background imagePicture Collection: Keeping A Thick - Skinned Fellow Happy -- Mahon's morning toilet every day keeps him in a good temper - which is

Keeping A Thick - Skinned Fellow Happy -- Mahon's morning toilet every day keeps him in a good temper - which is worth the bottle of oil, the brush, and the slight trouble involved

Background imagePicture Collection: Today's picture of architect Frank Heath. December 23, 1952.

Today's picture of architect Frank Heath. December 23, 1952.

Background imagePicture Collection: Musicians -- Seven members of the Trocadero Girls Orchestra

Musicians -- Seven members of the Trocadero Girls Orchestra, who will play at the ***** Dance opening of the British Centre temporary premises in Pitt-street on Thursday

Background imagePicture Collection: A view of the Newlands cricket ground

A view of the Newlands cricket ground, Cape Town, from the Kelvin Grove end, with the mountain and the familiar brewery in the back ground. November 23, 1949. (Photo by African Press Features).

Background imagePicture Collection: Menuhin's sister and her fiance at Violinist's Wedding in London

Menuhin's sister and her fiance at Violinist's Wedding in London.Miss Hepzibah Menuhin and her fiance Mr

Background imagePicture Collection: A Couple of Big Birds -- The new Boeing prototype Stratotanker

A Couple of Big Birds -- The new Boeing prototype Stratotanker, foreground, is hauled into place alongside a U.S. Air Force tanker-transport, the Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter, at Renton, Wash

Background imagePicture Collection: Londoners See The 'Pamir' The long queue waiting to go aboard the 'Pamir'

Londoners See The "Pamir" The long queue waiting to go aboard the "Pamir"

Background imagePicture Collection: Charles Percy Snow, C.B.E. Writer - He married

Charles Percy Snow, C.B.E. Writer - He married, in 1950, the novelist Pamela Hansford Johnson; they have one son. August 26, 1954. (Photo by Mark Gerson, Camera Press)

Background imagePicture Collection: Wembley Stadium Prepares For The Olympics - A general view of the stadium showing the greyhound track ***** prepared

Wembley Stadium Prepares For The Olympics - A general view of the stadium showing the greyhound track ***** prepared for the Games.Hardly had the last hound finished chasing the electric hare at

Background imagePicture Collection: Washing Day - For The Pups.The young kennel-maid has her own ideas on how to dry her pedigree charges after their bath

Washing Day - For The Pups.The young kennel-maid has her own ideas on how to dry her pedigree charges after their bath
Washing Day - For The Pups. The young kennel-maid has her own ideas on how to dry her pedigree charges after their bath, although the puppies seem quite resigned to their fate. September 15, 1953

Background imagePicture Collection: Cockroaches. 'The Future rules of the World'

Cockroaches. "The Future rules of the World". January 1, 1945

Background imagePicture Collection: Singing Dog - Mack singing at the piano at his home in Kendal

Singing Dog - Mack singing at the piano at his home in Kendal, Westmorland. Mack, an 8 year-old tan and white cross bred terrier has taken up singing in his old age


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