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Colours Collection

Background imageColours Collection: Brightly Coloured Birds

Brightly Coloured Birds

Background imageColours Collection: Spring in the royal garden

Spring in the royal garden

Background imageColours Collection: WW2 Poster -- Army Officer and other badges

WW2 Poster -- Army Officer and other badges
Distinctive Badges of Rank of Officers in the Army, showing corresponding ranks in Royal Navy, Army, & Royal Air Force. Colour lithograph published by Gale and Polden Limited, Aldershot

Background imageColours Collection: British Military Recruitment Poster, WWI

British Military Recruitment Poster, WWI
His Majestys Coldstream Guards, God Save the King. Chromolithograph recruitment poster after Ernest Ibbetson, 1914. Showing central group in various uniforms

Background imageColours Collection: Design for Textile or Wallpaper with fruit

Design for Textile or Wallpaper with fruit. Gouache on drawing paper. Silver Studio. 1926

Background imageColours Collection: Design for linoleum

Design for linoleum

Background imageColours Collection: Recruitment Poster - British Military

Recruitment Poster - British Military
THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, 57TH Regimental District - Headquarters, HOUNSLOW, 1900. Chromolithograph poster, printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1900

Background imageColours Collection: Design for Woven Textile, art deco style

Design for Woven Textile, art deco style
Design for Woven Textile in art deco style. Watercolour on drawing paper. Silver Studio. 1935

Background imageColours Collection: Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk. V aeroplane

Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk. V aeroplane
Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk. V Z6625 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageColours Collection: Handley Page Harrow K6962 aeroplane

Handley Page Harrow K6962 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageColours Collection: Boeing B-17 aeroplane

Boeing B-17 aeroplanes, one in blue, the other in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageColours Collection: Martin Baker M. B. 5 aeroplane

Martin Baker M. B. 5 aeroplane
Martin Baker M.B.5 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageColours Collection: Young model in flowery mini dress

Young model in flowery mini dress
A young model in a flowery mini dress, in Central London with the Centre Point building in the background. 1970s

Background imageColours Collection: Westland Whirlwind aeroplanes

Westland Whirlwind aeroplanes
Westland Aircraft Ltd, Whirlwind aeroplanes, mostly in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageColours Collection: Liberty jumper

Liberty jumper
Jumper in hand-printed crepe de chine, with collar and facings of plain silk, from Libertys own works at Merton Abbey. Available in a variety of designs and colours, costing 3

Background imageColours Collection: Male and female models lying down

Male and female models lying down. 1970s

Background imageColours Collection: Balloon event, Charles Green, Aylesbury

Balloon event, Charles Green, Aylesbury
Grand Aerostatic Fete at Aylesbury, 416th Balloon Ascent by Mr Charles Green in his Royal Victoria Balloon. From a spacious meadow belonging to Mr T J Hinds of the Black Swan Inn, Cambridge Street

Background imageColours Collection: Galleon ship at sea

Galleon ship at sea. 20th century

Background imageColours Collection: Bristol Beaufighter Mk. 1F aeroplane

Bristol Beaufighter Mk. 1F aeroplane
Bristol Beaufighter Mk.1F MM856 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageColours Collection: Supermarine Type 350 Spitfire aeroplane

Supermarine Type 350 Spitfire aeroplane
Supermarine Type 350 Spitfire H.F. Mk. VI aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Background imageColours Collection: Three models in autumnal outfits

Three models in autumnal outfits, posing with a large packing case. 1970s

Background imageColours Collection: Rainbow ball and fairies

Rainbow ball and fairies

Background imageColours Collection: Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy

Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy
Three designs by E A Seguy, featuring leaves and flowers. A diamond shaped pattern can be seen in the lower image. circa 1920s

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for Houbigant perfumes

Advertisement for Houbigant perfumes, emphasising the long history of the product from 1775 onwards. Featuring a basket of flowers. 20th century

Background imageColours Collection: Scene in a wood

Scene in a wood with autumnal colours

Background imageColours Collection: Colours

Colours

Background imageColours Collection: Still life of artists tools

Still life of artists tools
From a magazine advertisement c.1920

Background imageColours Collection: Mixing printing inks

Mixing printing inks
From magazine advertisement for printing ink Date: 1938

Background imageColours Collection: British regimental portrait with colours, India

British regimental portrait with colours, India. circa 1890s

Background imageColours Collection: The Eggs of British Birds

The Eggs of British Birds -- assorted eggs of different colours and sizes. 1894

Background imageColours Collection: Fruit stall at Christmas, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Fruit stall at Christmas, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Aerial view of a colourful fruit stall in the local market in Funchal, Madeira, on the night before Christmas eve (23 December) during the annual Noite de Mercado dos Lavradores (workers market night)

Background imageColours Collection: Art Deco chocolate box top design

Art Deco chocolate box top design
Striking design for top of a chocolate box featuring patterned black squares against a gold background, scattered with stylised colourful flowers. c.1925

Background imageColours Collection: Toothache

Toothache by Raymond Sheppard - an abstract depiction of a drill boring into teeth and the fiery pain it causes

Background imageColours Collection: Landsberg weekend festival, Bavaria, Germany

Landsberg weekend festival, Bavaria, Germany
Weekend festival on the picturesque market square of Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany, with people sitting at trestle tables

Background imageColours Collection: Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy

Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy
Three designs by E A Seguy, featuring leaves and flowers. circa 1920s

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for Bitter Le Coq

Advertisement for Bitter Le Coq, a Swiss liqueur, showing a stylised cockerel in red, white and blue colours against a black background. circa 1930s

Background imageColours Collection: Modern design in bright colours with tulips

Modern design in bright colours with tulips. 20th century

Background imageColours Collection: Abstract design with geometrical background

Abstract design with geometrical background, in a wide range of colours. circa 1930s

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for the Paper Dress Show of 1967

Advertisement for the Paper Dress Show of 1967, depicting a woman in a cloak, with very bright colours. 1967

Background imageColours Collection: Tentacles

Tentacles by Raymond Sheppard. An abstract fantasy painting featuring tentacle-like growths in a strange landscape, perhaps under the sea

Background imageColours Collection: Old houses in Dillingen, Bavaria, Germany

Old houses in Dillingen, Bavaria, Germany
A row of picturesque old houses in Koenigstrasse, the main street of Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany. Date: early 21st century

Background imageColours Collection: Autumn woodland scene

Autumn woodland scene
Autumnal wooded scene

Background imageColours Collection: Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy

Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy
Three designs by E A Seguy, featuring leaves and flowers. circa 1920s

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for the Fiat Ballila motor car

Advertisement for the Fiat Ballila motor car, focusing on its elegant femininity. Showing two stylish Italian ladies chatting at the side of the car, near the gates to a stately villa. circa 1930s

Background imageColours Collection: Label design, Southern Pacific Daylight railway

Label design, Southern Pacific Daylight railway
Luggage label design for the Southern Pacific Daylight railway service from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The engine is painted in distinctive colours of black, orange and red. 20th century

Background imageColours Collection: Abstract design with various shapes

Abstract design with various shapes
An abstract design with various shapes, including an empty set of shelves and a red brick wall floating in the air

Background imageColours Collection: Four Well Dressed Girls by Florence Hardy

Four Well Dressed Girls by Florence Hardy
Four young girls, dressed in vibrant colours, walk along an icy path. Date: c.1910

Background imageColours Collection: Perennials Border

Perennials Border
A border of perennial flowers: Daisies, buttercups poppies and pansies. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Background imageColours Collection: Horseracing scene

Horseracing scene
Horses and their riders approach the line at speed. Pencil and crayon sketch by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for Miscela Marca Bricco coffee

Advertisement for Miscela Marca Bricco coffee, featuring a humanised coffee bean

Background imageColours Collection: Painting Time by Muriel Dawson

Painting Time by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy paints a picture. 1944

Background imageColours Collection: Picture for Mummy by Muriel Dawson

Picture for Mummy by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl kneels on the floor to paint a picture. 1942

Background imageColours Collection: Design for Cretonne in art deco style

Design for Cretonne in art deco style. Gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1934

Background imageColours Collection: Three designs of leaves, flowers and birds by E A Seguy

Three designs of leaves, flowers and birds by E A Seguy
Three designs by E A Seguy, featuring leaves, flowers and birds. circa 1920s

Background imageColours Collection: Poster design, Agent for Robbialac Paints

Poster design, Agent for Robbialac Paints -- buy them where you see this sign. Featuring a cartoon-style woman with a paintbrush, and a tin of paint

Background imageColours Collection: Decorative chocolate box lid with flowers and leaves

Decorative chocolate box lid with flowers and leaves

Background imageColours Collection: Finesse Bridge Set

Finesse Bridge Set

Background imageColours Collection: Easter Greetings by Florence Hardy

Easter Greetings by Florence Hardy
An Easter Greetings card by Florence Hardy, with a procession of young ladies carrying pink flowers. Date: early 20th century

Background imageColours Collection: Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, formed in 1968 from the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (top right), the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers (bottom right)

Background imageColours Collection: Highlander / Yeoman Warder / Drum Major / Life Guard

Highlander / Yeoman Warder / Drum Major / Life Guard
(Left to right) Officer from the Gordon Highlanders - A Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London (Yeoman Gaoler) - Drum Major from The Grenadier Guards - Corporal from The Life Guards

Background imageColours Collection: Militaria - on blue cloth

Militaria - on blue cloth
An assemblage of British Militaria, including swords, hats, a belt, plumes, crests, chainmail, colours, epaulettes, a bearskin and a cutlass. Photograph by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Background imageColours Collection: Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy

Three designs of leaves and flowers by E A Seguy
Three designs by E A Seguy, featuring leaves and flowers. An arched window enclosing an urn can be seen in the lower image. circa 1920s

Background imageColours Collection: Smiling waitress with desserts on a tray

Smiling waitress with desserts on a tray
A smiling waitress with desserts on a tray, including ice creams, sundaes and knickerbocker glories. circa 1950s

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for Hartmann Druckfarben

Advertisement for Hartmann Druckfarben Gmbh, a German manufacturer of coloured printing inks. 20th century

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for Meltis New Berry Fruits

Advertisement for Meltis New Berry Fruits -- the only sweets with these lovely liquid centres. Showing cross-section examples in four colours, purple, green, yellow and orange

Background imageColours Collection: Poster design for Motta of Milan, Italy

Poster design for Motta of Milan, Italy

Background imageColours Collection: Advertisement for Life Savers, five flavour sweets

Advertisement for Life Savers, five flavour sweets. Showing a little boy driving a toy train whose trucks are piled high with Life Saver sweets in green, yellow, red and orange, representing lime

Background imageColours Collection: Young blonde girl picks flowers

Young blonde girl picks flowers
A young girl with long flowing blonde locks and wearing a sky blue dress, picks blooms of many colours in a lush garden. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith Date: circa 1980

Background imageColours Collection: Label design for Beaujolais Nouveau wine

Label design for Beaujolais Nouveau wine, marketed by Sylvain Fessy of St Jean d Ardieres, France, decorated with heart shapes in different colours. 20th century

Background imageColours Collection: Art deco abstract graphic designs

Art deco abstract graphic designs
Three art deco abstract graphic designs in many colours and shapes. c. 1930s

Background imageColours Collection: Art deco abstract graphic design

Art deco abstract graphic design with zig zag lines in many colours. c. 1930s




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