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Colorful illustrations and engravings of whimsical characters and folk tales, combining humor and storytelling elements from various cultures.

The Knave, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Knave, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
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Turenne, Henri de La Tour dAuvergne, marshal of France, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
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Cleaning up British Justice... Date: 1938
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The tale of Sindbad the Sailor tells of an Arab adventurer at sea during the ninth and tenth centuries A.D. The 1917 caption reads: "Hindbadfrom Sindbad the sailorwas carrying a very heavy load." Åccording to the tale, Hindbad, weighed down by a heavy load, passes by Sindbad the Sailor's grand house. He mutters some envious words, which Sindbad hears and invites him in, then tells Hindbad of his seven perilous voyages. Hindbad regrets his envious words, but Sindbad welcomes him=, gives him money, and invites him to come often, counting Hindbad now among his close friends. The tale of Sindbad
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Humorous Subject. Artist: Rudolf Kalvach (Austrian, Vienna 1883-1932 Kosmanos). Dimensions: Sheet: 5 1/2 × 3 9/16 in. (14 × 9 cm). Publisher: Wiener Werkstätte. Date: 1907. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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J. D. Larkin & Co's 'Elite,' toilet soap is perfectly pure. 'Boraxine,' for the laundry. Try it. , Frogs, Wind instruments, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Series Der Argonautenzug, Medea überreich dem Jason das Zauberkraut, Series The Argonauts, Medea hands Jason the magic herb, Argonautsage is a themati...
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Represantant dune grande nation by Engraver J. Cooke. A grotesque monster, nude and hairy, representing the Constitution of the Year III, stands against the trunk of LArbre de Liberté (right) with upraised hands. The tree, Emblême de LArbre de Connoissance, has withered branches in which fantastic serpents are twined. One of these, having a human head and arms...is evidently Talleyrand. Dated 1799
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The banks of the Rhine.
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Queen of Spades, E. Le Tellier, French, active late 19th century, B.P. Grimaud, Paris, France, Lithograph on paper, Queen of Spades court playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. Female figure of Joan of Arc shown dressed for battle, wearing armor over a blue and yellow skirt decorated with fleurs de lys. She holds an ax in her right hand and points with her left hand. Architecture in the background., Paris, France, late 19th century, toys & games, Playing card, Playing card
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Commodore's Pennant, United States, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands ca. 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Naval Flags" series (N17), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Commodore's Pennant, United States, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 408576
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Skeleton and Musician, Antique Skeletons of Amsterdam
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Victorian children looking at a medieval suit of armour in the Musee de Cluny, Paris. Colour woodblock after an illustration by Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton from Abroad, Marcus Ward, London, 1882.
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French caricature illustration, circa 1860 of a racist depiction of an African being washed in an effort to change the colour of his skin.
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Sistema de señales telegráficas de la marina de guerra. Lenguaje internacional de banderas y código Morse. Punto final. Dibujo de Apel·les Mestres. Años 1930. Author: APEL·LES MESTRES I OÑÓS.
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Februari; Maanden van het jaar.A putto carries fishing in his left hand and a torch in his right hand. A line of Dutch text in the upper margin.
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Grabado de artes y oficios del siglo XIX. Hilandera.
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Butter seller, 1826. Artist: Unknown
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Ayer's Pills. Ayer's Pills
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Judge: The Boss of Tammany Hall, Judge Magazine
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Italian, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Types of Nationalities" series (N240), issued in 1890 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. Each card is meant to be folded into thirds. Unfolded the card displays a figure from a particular nationality. Folded, the same figure is portrayed smoking a Kinney Brothers Cigarette.. Italian, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Die manner 1876
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Keystone, Keystone improved silver watch cases. Fine jewelry, solid silver ware. Silver plated ware clocks &c. Repairing. I could sell his watch and buy good cloths, but I have'nt the heart to do I, a Keystone is better than raiment fine, if a person only knew it.. Keystone, Keystone improved silver watch cases. Fine jewelry, solid silver ware. Silver plated ware clocks &c. Repairing. I could sell his watch and buy good cloths, but I have'nt the heart to do I, a Keystone is better than raiment fine, if a person only knew it.
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Personified map, c. 1880, Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal, depicted with a dancer with a lion, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
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"The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold" - humorous illustrative interpretation of a quote from Lord Byron by Victorian illustrator and postcard publisher Martin Anderson ('Cynicus'). Date: circa 1910s
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Pythagoras of Samos (570 BC-495 BC). Ionic Greek philosopher and mathematician. Engraving by Theo Gafurius, 1492. Milan, Italy. Colored.
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Chinese Mandarin, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series (N126-1), issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type, pictured here, is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type is printed on thinner stock and is meant to be folded in three parts. This variation promotes Duke's Cigarettes, Cameo, and Turkish Cross-Cut brands.. Chinese Mandarin, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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UK, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Bushmills, mural of legendary Irish giant, Finn MacCool