18th Collection

Balloon being filled with gas
Balloon in a yard, being filled with gas from a barrel in preparation for flight. late 18th century

Blanchards balloon and apparatus
A representation of Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon and apparatus, with annotations. Below the large round balloon is a parachute, and under that two men in the gondola with wings for steering. 1780s

Flying machine or airship
A flying machine or airship, 18th century copy of the one designed in the 17th century by Francesco Lana de Terzi, the Italian Jesuit, mathematician, naturalist and aeronautics pioneer. circa 1670

Technical diagram of a flying machine, with measurements and annotations. The small red circle labelled C is the pilots seat. late 18th century

Technical diagram of a flying machine, with pilot
Technical diagram of a flying machine, with measurements and annotations, and a pilot seated at the controls. circa late 18th century

Colour photolithograph - British Military
The Royal Irish Regiment, Recruits Wanted for the above distinguished regiment. The Royal Regiment of Foot of Ireland. The 18th Royal Irish. Colour photolithograph, 1903 (c). 1903

Chocolate box design, lady courted by two men
Chocolate box design, showing an 18th century scene of a lady on a garden terrace being courted by two men. 20th century

Chocolate box design, couple at a stile
Chocolate box design, featuring an 18th century couple chatting at a stile in a field. 20th century

Chocolate box design, couple with dog

Chocolate box design, couple and coach
Chocolate box design, showing an 18th century scene of a couple greeting each other, with a coach and footmen in the background. 20th century

Chocolate box design, 18th century scene

Brochure cover, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton
Brochure cover design, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, originating boot service in the home. Showing an 18th century scene, with a lady trying on a pair of boots. 20th century

Mayfair in 1716
A decidedly rural looking Mayfair, now the most prestigious and expensive area of London, pictured in 1716. Date: 1716

St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, built in the early 18th century and designed by John James, part of a plan to construct fifty churches within London (the Queen Anne churches)

Costume design by Herbert Norris for 1780, London, 1897 1897

Drawing Room, St. James Palace c. 1750
A drawing room at St. Jamess Palace during the reign of King George III, when the nobility would be formally presented at Court, thus establishing their place in society. Date: 1750

Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square in the heart of Mayfair, London. It was built by Robert Adam for the Earl of Bute who sold it before it was completed to the second Earl of Sherburne in 1768

Private of the 17th Regiment of Foot
Private of the 18th Regiment of Foot - The Leicestershire Regiment (later to become the Royal Leicestershire Regiment) Date: 1854

Operation Jericho by Raymond Sheppard illustrating a story in Lilliput magazine. Operation Jericho was the code name for a precision World War Two bombing raid carried out by the RAF on Amiens Prison

Statue in niche, Golden Hall, Dillingen, Bavaria, Germany
Detail of a statue in a niche in the ornate rococo Golden Hall (Goldener Saal) of the Academy for Teacher Training and Personnel Management, Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany

Ceiling fresco, Golden Hall, Dillingen, Bavaria, Germany
A ceiling fresco in the ornate rococo Golden Hall (Goldener Saal) of the Academy for Teacher Training and Personnel Management, Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany

A rather crowded bedroom scene -- besides the kissing couple, there are two female servants and a dog. An illustration to the story by La Fontaine

18th century harbour scene
An unidentified harbour in the 18th century showing numerous boxes and barrels offloaded onto the quay side while wealthy looking merchants and traders wearing frock coats

Poster advertising A Country Girl (probably for a theatre production). Showing a woman in 18th century costume standing by a stile in a field. 20th century

A pause in the dance by Florence Hardy

A Song Without Words by Florence Hardy
An 18th century couple gaze deeply into each others eyes over a harpsichord. c.1914

The Gavotte by Florence Hardy
Two children, dressed in 18th century costume, the boy in a wig and frock coat dance a gavotte together. c.1920

An Assault by Florence Hardy
A couple from the late 18th century flirt and throw snowballs in the snow. c.1914

Children with flowers
Six children, standing in couples look as if they are ready for a spring celebration or perhaps a wedding. Dressed in 18th century costume

Just a song at twilight by Florence Hardy
An elegant gentleman serenades a lady who sits in her chair and listens politely. c.1914

Label design, Chocolat des Princes, with an aristocratic scene. 1920

Theatre audience, Hotel Guimard, Paris
Theatre audience at the Hotel Guimard, Paris. It was opened by the fashionable dancer Marie-Madeleine Guimard. late 18th century

Traditional Christmas custom
18th century scene depicting a girl in a basket being pulled through a snowbound street. Date: circa 1912

National Parks poster
National Parks including Brecon Beacons, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales, depicted by 18th Century watercolourists Date: circa 1965

Friendship changes never, by Ethel Parkinson
The Fashions alter with each passing year, But Friendship changes never -- a Christmas Greetings card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a couple in a snowy street, dressed in costume of a bygone age

Kissing couple observed, by Florence Hardy
A kissing couple dressed in 18th century costume are spied on over a wall by six children. Date: early 20th century

Poster advertising Huntley & Palmers biscuits, depicting an elegant 18th century lady in white muslin dress with matching pink hat and sash

Kind Thoughts, by Ethel Parkinson
Kind Thoughts -- a Christmas Greetings card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a little girl and an elderly gentleman walking down a snowy street. He is carrying a few parcels, and is using a walking stick

Bottle kiln, the Potteries, Staffordshire
Close-up view of a bottle kiln in the Potteries, Staffordshire. Dating from the 18th century, there were at one time over 4000 of these kilns all over the Staffordshire area

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons. From Left - 13th Light Dragoons 1790, 18th Light Dragoons 1810, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) 1930, The Light Dragoons 1st December 1992

Three bottle kilns, the Potteries, Staffordshire
Three bottle kilns and an old factory building in the Potteries, Staffordshire. Dating from the 18th century, there were at one time over 4000 of these kilns all over the Staffordshire area

Three people in a snowy landscape
Three people dressed in 18th century style, one of them holding a bunch of holly, in a snowy landscape. early 20th century

Grenadier, 12th Regiment of Foot
A Grenadier of the 12th Regiment of Foot, 1756 - 63. The Suffolk Regiment. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: 1756 - 63

Girl plays a guitar by Florence Hardy. A beautiful maiden in 18th century costume sits with her guitar Date: circa 1907

Girl at tapestry frame by Florence Hardy. A beautiful maiden in 18th century costume sits at her tapestry frame Date: circa 1907

The Tune That He Loved Best by David Wright, showing a woman sat listening to a gramaphone. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Yes or No? by David Wright showing a glamorous blonde woman with a headscarf looking questioningly at the artist. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during

Call to Arms by David Wright, showing a model removing her army uniform. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Tea Rose by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s. David Wrights Lovelies proved hugely popular

Chocolate box design, 18th century garden scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring people in 18th century garden scenes. 20th century

Chocolate box design, couple in autumn garden
Chocolate box design, featuring an 18th century couple in an autumn garden. 20th century

Chocolate box design, 18th century scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring various 18th century scenes, with people boating, on a swing, playing blind mans buff, and playing the guitar. 20th century

Chocolate box design, coaching scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring 18th century coaching scenes. 20th century

Chocolate box design, 18th century sedan chair
Chocolate box design, featuring a lady in an 18th century sedan chair with two footmen and a suitor. 20th century

Silhouette portrait of Robert Burns (1759 - 1796), Scottish national poet. Date: 1787

Silhouette portrait of George Washington
Silhouette portrait of GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799) American soldier & statesman and first President of the United States. Date: 1787

Silhouette portrait of the Burney family
A silhouette portrait of the Burney family (possibly that of the musical historian, Charles Burney?), pictured in a civilised tableaux around a table with swagged curtains framing the scene

Silver Wedding anniversary silhouette portraits
A Silver Wedding Anniversary picture with silhouette portraits of an early 19th century couple, together with various emblems symbolising marriage. Date: c.1805

Silhouette portrait of a lady
Silhouette portrait of an 18th century lady painted onto plaster. Date: c.1785

Silhouette portrait of a man
Silhouette portrait of an anonymous man by A. Forberger of Paris, signed and dated 1791. Date: 1791

Silhouette portrait of Lord Mansfield by A. Forberger
Silhouette portrait on glass by A. Forberger of Lord Mansfield. William Murray, 1st Earl Mansfield (1705 - 1793) was a lawyer, statesman and Lord Chief Justice for 32 years. Date: c.1775

Silhouette portrait of Captain Robert Conig of His Majestys 90th Regiment of Infantry, c. 1805 Date: c.1805

Portrait of a Private in an English Regiment, 18th century
Silhouette portrait of a private in an English regiment in the late 18th century. Date: late 18th century

Sing me an English Song by Florence Hardy
An elegant 18th century couple sit together on a sofa. A gentleman in a frock coat and wig listens intently while his lady companion plays the lute. c.1914

Procession of children
Five children, dressed in charming pink and brown outfits form a small procession carrying stalks of flowers, probably hollyhocks. c.1925

Label design for the 18th National Orange Show, taking place from 16 to 26 February in San Bernardino, California, USA. The show was inaugurated in 1911, and is held annually. late 1920s

Under the Mistletoe Bough by Florence Hardy
A couple from the late 18th century flirt together in the snow. c.1914

Advertisement for golfing at Ouchy, Lausanne, Switzerland
Advertisement for golfing at the resort of Ouchy, near Lausanne, Switzerland. Showing a golfer hitting a ball towards the 18th hole. circa 1930s

A pas seul by Florence Hardy

Loves Questioning by Florence Hardy
An 18th century scene depicting a man in a powdered wig wooing a young lady who is playing a piano or harpsichord. c.1914

Children dancing
A group of children dressed in 18th century costume, dance a formal dance rather elegantly. c.1925

Loves Melody by Florence Hardy

The Minuet by Florence Hardy
Two children in 18th century costume, the boy wearing a wig and frock coat, dance an elegant minuet together. c.1920

Show a Leg by David Wright, showing a woman putting on her stocking Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Travelling showman with magic lantern
A travelling showman astonishes a small audience with his magic lantern show. 18th century

Map of London in 1796
A new and correct plan of the cities, London and Westminster showing the River Thames from 9th March 1796 Date: 1796

German Fire Engine
A fire engine with a brass pump, dating from the reign of Friedrich II. It was presented to Prince Henry of Prussia. Photographed when it was in the Firemans Museum, Berlin. Date: 18th century

Map / Oxfordshire Mid-18C
Map of Oxfordshire Date: mid-18th century

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