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Engravings and prints of historical surgical instruments, yokes, and musical tools, showcasing craftsmanship from different eras.

 Four different types of  CITHARA used by the  ancient Greeks
Four different types of CITHARA used by the ancient Greeks
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Surgical instruments. Engraving by Andrew Bell.
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Ancient Yokes. Original caption: Set of 66 - No. 54.
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Gold Coast Music; snappers or castagnets; brass bason; musical tongs; sort of cittern; blowing horns or trumpets; hand bells; flutes; drums. Prints, Illustrations. 1745 - 1747. Rare Book Division
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Opened instrument box with sundial, shells, writing utensils and the like; Mechanical travel loads.
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Netherlands, Weissenbruch, Isaac, Four different hammers, print, prints, height 59 mm, width 81 mm, Dutch, 1826-08-27 - 1912-11-13, print maker, printmaker, 1836 - 1912, paper, papier, houtgravure
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Gallic utensils, 1882-1884. Artist: Unknown
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Jewelry boxes, buttons and rings; Cahier the bijouteries Dans Le Gout Modern, Comme Boits, Pommes-de-Cannes, Bagues, Cachets, Boucles d'Oreilles & C. Designs for four ornamented buttons for walking sticks (in the corners), three rings (left and right) and two lids and small storage boxes (in the middle).
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Traditional musical instruments and small utensils of the Zande people, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Africa. Heart of Africa Three years travels and adventures in the unexplored regions of Central Africa by Georg August Schweinfurth, 1868-1871
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Horology: Clock Tools, pl. XX from 'A Cyclopaedia of Horology - Rees's Clocks Watches and Chronometers', Abraham Rees, 1743 - 1825, Engraving on paper, England, 1810-1842, Print, Print
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 Four different types of  CITHARA used by the  ancient Greeks
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Beekeeping equipment; Verso: economic yard; Brandt, Józef (1841-1915); 1874 (1874-00-00-1874-00-00);Podole (Ukraine), Szymkowicz-Gombrowicz, Jerzy (1895-1971), Szymkowicz-Gombrowicz, Jerzy (1895-1971)-collection, Ukraine, ethnography, beekeeping, studies to paintings, purchase (provenance)
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Candlestand. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 22.2 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.). Medium: graphite and watercolor on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jack Staloff.
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A variety of wigs. Engraving by R. Bénard after J.R. Lucotte, 1762.
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Toast rack, egg dish, sardine box, caviar box, pickle frame, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896.
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Gropius Martin (1824-1880), sketch album 2 (approx. 1870): decoration studies. Pencil, ink, mounted in album, 48.2 x 30.1 cm (including scan edges) Gropius Martin  (1824-1880): Skizzenalbum 2: Dekorationsstudien
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Ernest A Towers, Jr, Clock, c 1936 Clock
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ABYSSINIAN ARMS AND ORNAMENTS, 1868
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 Various gardening tools from  the 18th century.         Date: Circa 1760
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Equipment used by builders  in the 18th century including  cranes, saws, winches,  scaffolding, etc.       Date: Circa 1760
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Saddles: three types. Engraving, c.1762, by Benard after Lucotte.
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Objects from a burial cellar at Eext, pl. V, 1758 - 1760 print Objects found in a burial cellar at Eext. Netherlands paper etching  Eext
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Kitchen utensils, Roman, engraving from 1854-90 Le case ed i monumenti di Pompei (houses and monuments of Pompeii, Italy) by brothers Fausto and Felice Niccolini
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Surgical instruments and bandages, as well as a saw. Engraving by J. Brown.
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Schafen, Leudesdorf -Mansfeld company, 1820 - 1840 print Designs for Empirevorts such as Right Five Scales. All objects are numbered. Elberfeld paper  styles in the fine arts (+ later developments). dish, plate, saucer
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Communion services, trowels and mallets, Plate 169.      Date: circa 1880s
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Classical musical instruments: lyres 1,2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6,7,8,15, pan pipes 9, crotales 11, tuba 12, flutes 10,14,18,19, triangle 16, cymbals 17, trochus or metal hoop 20, caestus or boxing gloves 21,22, writing paper 23, wallet 24, scrolls 25,26,27, stylus or pen 28, calamus or quill 29, and inkwell 30. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, Chez Collignon, Metz, 1810.
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A rendition of the first Kodak  camera, developed by George  Eastman        Date: 1887
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Greek and Roman music instruments, 19th century illustration
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Fire Tools. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 29.4 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Korsch.
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Designs for a hanging lamp with three hoods, 1874 - 1945  Leaf 9 Verso from a sketchbook with 9 sheets.  ink. pencil pen lighting; lamps
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Corner Chair. Dated: probably 1936. Dimensions: overall: 21.5 x 26.6 cm (8 7/16 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 30 3/4 x 27 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches. Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lorenz Rothkranz.
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The medieval artifacts shown here are European and date to around 1400. They are: 1-7: helmets; 8-15: battle axes, partisans, war-clubs; 16: crossbow; 17-19: swords; 20-22: shields; 23: spur; 24-29: musical instruments; 30: Golden Fleece (1430); 31: drinking vessel; 32: cradle; 33: bed; 34-35: chairs; 36: table; 37: throne, 38: chest.This illustration dates to 1882.
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 Various tools used by a  shoemaker or cobbler,  including scissors, pliers,  hammers, a skewer, a ruler  and strong thread.     Date: 1875
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Textiles: a lathe used in comb manufacture. Engraving, 1808, by Russell.
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Chinese musical instruments, Qing dynasty.. Chinese female musician playing percussion 1, two-string Erhu (violin) 2, flutes 3, three-string guickin and four-string Pipa (guitars) 4, seven-string zither Tsen or Zheng 5, Hien-lo gongs 6, drum 7, drum 8, wooden fish drum 9, various trumpets 10, and bamboo reed instrument Sing or Sheng 11. Copied from an illustration by Antoine Cardon in Jean Baptiste Joseph Breton's La Chine en miniature, 1811. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1815.
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Vases, meubles et instrumens. 1.4.6.8-10.12.16.17. Qoulleh; 2.3.5.7.11.13-15.23-26. Doraq; 21.22.27. Ebryq; 18-20. Autres vases destinés à rafraichir l'eau.. Prints, Illustrations. 1817. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Containers, Vases, Egyptian
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Side Chair, with Cane Back and Seat. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 25.7 x 18.7 cm (10 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 49 1/2" high, 17 1/8" wide, 16" deep.. Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Gorid.
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Weapons, jewellery and equipment from the Frankish-Alemannic period, Germany, 5th to 8th century, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown, Europe
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Wall gun and mortar from the 17th century / Wallbüchse, historische Handfeuerwaffe, meist Vorderlader, und Mörser aus dem 17. century, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. century
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Ancient Persian weapons, instruments and objects. 1,3 Antique Persian Ceramic Islamic Vase. 2 Debeh (Antique persian powder flask) 4 Small knife. 5Clip. 6 Kamah (small sword) Iran. Drawing by Jules Laurens (1825-1901) Journey to Persia, 1855-1858 by Arthur de Gobineau (1816-1882) Le Tour du Monde 1860
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Open instrument box with compass, passers, measuring ribbons and the like; Mechanical travel loads.
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Products of pewter industry: toys. Etching by Bénard after Lucotte.
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Information board with photos and descriptions of exhibited objects; Exhibition Johannes Schiotling.cookie Jar, Candlecalalable, Candlesticks and a basket.
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Sewing machines: The Wanzer, Wright & Manns, Grover & Bakers knotted stitch machine, and the Florence machine. Engraving, London, 1866.
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Side Chair. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 24.1 x 22.5 cm (9 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 37"high, 17 1/4"high, seat. 18 3/4"wide at seat. 15" deep at seat.. Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Westendorff.
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Table legs. Leaf 28 Recto from a sketchbook with 79 sheets.
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Ligvle di metallo, Museo Vittoriano overo raccolta di varj monumenti antichi esistenti nello studio di D. Ferdinando Vittoria in Roma, Victoria, Vicente, 1658-1712, Ink and wash, 1708
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Claret jugs and beer glasses. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896.
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Flora, fossilis, formationis, oolithicae, Padova, Tip, del, Seminario, 1856/1868-1873/1885, Jurassic, paleobotany, This illustration showcases a collection of ancient artifacts, likely pertaining to early human craftsmanship. The items include various fragments and tools, each labeled with a number for identification. The central piece appears to be a larger section, possibly a tool or utility item, while surrounding fragments suggest remnants of other tools or materials used in their construction. Details such as holes and indents indicate wear and potential functionality. The arrangement of the items highlights their historical significance, offering insights into the technological abilities and lifestyle of the culture they represent.
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Husqvarna Weapon Factory Chronology.ur Carl Sahlin Mountain History Collection.
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Candlesticks for the bedroom and the piano. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896.
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Domestic Affairs, 1875 - 1903 print Leaf with 22 representations of objects, including a coffee pot, a water glass and a bladder ball. A caption under each image. Numbered at the top right: No. 143. Haarlem paper letterpress printing (household) utensils and implements. table-ware. furniture and household effects
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Bridles, Breaching and Breast Collars, Horses - Riding & Racing
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Gladiator Equipment
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Your fuel target: details that will help in planning economy during the Second World War, so that fuel rationing can be avoided.  The number of hours taken by various domestic appliances to consume one unit of fuel.  Items include light bulbs, a radio, a vacuum cleaner, a kettle, an oven, a boiler, gas and electric fires, a kitchen range and a lamp.  The types of fuel are coal, gas, electricity, coke and oil, in descending order of quantity.       Date: 1942
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Vintage doodle elements vector image
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Silver table ware partly gilt with colored enamel.. Drawings, Design drawings. 1880 - 1883. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Patterns (Design elements), Decoration and ornament, Silverwork, Victorian, Goldwork, Flatware
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An engraving depicting a lemon squeezer. Dated 19th century
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Sketch gardening seamless pattern. Hand drawn illustration
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Demarest's swing urinal and Patent folding urinal, illustrated in Plates 152-D, 153-D, and 154-D. Created in 1884 by J.L. Mott Iron Works, New York. Related to plumbing equipment and supplies catalogs
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Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F. Bellasis, of the Bombay Civil Service, in what is now Pakistan. 'Fig. 14: a bronze ornament, as seen in Buddhist sculptures and paintings in the Cave Temples; Figs. 15: bronze ornaments - one the handle of a dagger or other small weapon; Figs. 16: crucibles, for purifying gold and silver; Fig. 17: an oil lamp of pottery; Figs. 18: finger-rings-one of metal, the other of glass; Figs. 19: cornelian and agate beads, armlets, and ornamen
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A sheet with various fans, wind machines, ventilators, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
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Double spear with protective blade sheaths, from the collection of Antoni Strzałecki ; drawing for the publication: Dominika Jeżewskiego Skarbiec Zabytków Polskich znajdujących się w prywatnych zbiorach Warszawy, malował z natury Władysław Sztolcman od r.. Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950), painter
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Zes schelpen.Six different shells. The shells are numbered 16-21.
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A selection of ancient Greek and Roman shoes and sandals.      Date: BCE
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perfum bottle female set hand drawn. fragrance ery, spray parfum, beauty product perfum bottle female vector sketch. isolated black illustration. perfum bottle female set sketch hand drawn vector
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Elementos de bronce griegos de uso doméstico, espejo, platos, vaso, fuente...
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Here you see, dear youth, lots of things, / with which you will entertain you; / Because you love variety, / and it is spread in Deez. Sheet with 36 performances of different objects, such as a beehive, a bible, a glass and an egg basket. Under every image a verse. At the top right numbered: No. 10.
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Still life. Draughtsman: Dick Bruna (signed by artist). Dating: Aug-1953. Measurements: h 256 mm × w 197 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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Japanese musical instruments, Japan, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, original date unknown, Asia
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Historical drawing, various forms of ancient woodwind instruments, flageolet, beak flute, German flute, double flute, recorder
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Egerländer tobacco shapes
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American Stove, Economical Coal Stove, 1888, Historic, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th century Original
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attern tools for car repair
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Engraving of the Berthon Folding Boat designed by The Rev. E. L. Berthon. Dated 19th Century
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One Bronze Pendant on Ring. Unknown
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Engraving depicting a kettle holder which could be clamped to the bars of a kitchen range. Dated 19th century
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Tabakrohr Tobacco pipe, Wakondjo, African Great Lakes region. African culture and antiquities. Publication of the Meyers encyclopedia, Vol. 7, Leipzig, Germany, 1910. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/SergeyxKohlx 23206168
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Here you see, dear youth many things, / with which you will entertain you; / For you love variety, / and that is spread in Deez 'print, 1827 - 1894 print Leaf with 36 representations of objects, including a beehive, an apple, a hot air balloon and scissors. A verse under each image. Numbered at the top right: No. 100. Schaerbeek paper letterpress printing (household) utensils and implements
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Hand drawn vector illustration table setting
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The illustration here shows ancient Greek artifacts. They are from left to right, top to bottom: flaming torch, mirror, three necklaces, armlet, necklace, two scepters, flaming torch, earrings, fan, two drinking horns, fan, four foot coverings, eight vases and other vessels, two sacrificial knives, three baskets, seven musical instruments, two baskets, couch with table and candelabrum, three chairs, one parasol.The illustration dates to 1882.
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Objects. Sheet with 8 performances of different objects, such as a bag of choirs, a passer and an anchor. Under every image text. Numbered upper left: No. 10.
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Egyptian No 3 bis Plate VI bis From The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones published by Day & Son London 1865
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Höganäs coal grapes chronology.ur Carl Sahlin mountain historical collection.
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Salt sketch. Hand drawn spoon, bowl and bag with sea salting crystals for bath or cook. Salt shaker and arm with spice, engraving vector set. Sketch spoon with salt, bowl and shaker illustration. Salt sketch. Hand drawn spoon, bowl and bag with sea salting crystals for bath or cook. Salt shaker and arm with spice, engraving vector set
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Cuff links and shirt studs in gold and enamel, opal, sapphire, diamond, turquoise and ruby. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeter's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.
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Household Items, Southern Africa, Illustration, 1885
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A variety of ceiling and wall light fittings, using oyster shell and oxidized silver, available from the electrical department at Harrods.        Date: 1929
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Three men's wigs on stands. Coloured lithograph.
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Items chosen for their elegance and distinction which is an integral part of the coronation season; these include alice headbands, evening gloves, bath oil and flairessence, Ferrina shoes and Venetian glass.  1953
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Everything to keep a clarinet happy and tuneful including reeds, mouthpieces and cleaners.     Date: 1924
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Provisions storehouses, Germany 18th Century.
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Labor Inspectorate Photo Collection. 6.5x9 leg protectors. October 1951
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King Gilette's safety razor with replaceable blade. Wood engraving, Paris, 1905
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Furniture manufacturers, vintage engraved illustration.
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