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  • The book of the feet, a history of boots and shoes. With illustrations of the fashions of the Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians, Greeks and Romans, and the prevailing style throughout Europe during the Middle Ages down to the present period; Also hints to last makers and remedies for corns, etc., etc / J. Sparkes Hall.
  • The book of the feet, a history of boots and shoes. With illustrations of the fashions of the Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians, Greeks and Romans, and the prevailing style throughout Europe during the Middle Ages down to the present period; Also hints to last makers and remedies for corns, etc., etc / J. Sparkes Hall.
  • Rock tombs at Beni Hassan, Middle Egypt date from the Middle Kingdom dynasties XI (2060-1991 BCE) and XII (1991-1782 BCE) and rank among the most important monuments of Ancient Egypt. They were built for the dignitaries of Menat-Khufu, one of the oldest place names recorded in ancient Egypt. The tomb walls are decorated with mural paintings executed on rocky walls made smooth with plaster. These paintings are radidly deteriorating and most reproductions are from paintings of the originals. A small tree full of birds is shown at the bottom left of the tomb. Egypt is on the major migratory route between Europe and Africa which accounts for a variety of birds depicted in illustrations. After slaughter, birds were plucked and either roasted to be eaten immediately, or dried, salted and pickled in large amphorae. Wildfowl such as ducks, geese and cranes were sometimes fattened for the table and occassionally force-ded with bread and sweetened mash. Ducks and geese were also kept for eggs as were pigeons and pelicans. Domestic flow (chickens) were not introduced into Egypt in any numbers until the roman period (30 BCE-CE 395).
  • Ovulation, artwork
  • Menstruation, artwork
  • The interior and exterior of a working brewhouse. Engraving, c. 1747.
  • A flowering alpine milkwort (Polygala chamaebuxus var. grandiflora). Chromolithograph, c. 1878, after H. Moon.
  • Eight plants, including an orchid, a magnolia and a cactus: flowering stems. Coloured etching, c. 1834.
  • Eight plants, including two orchids and an iris: flowering stems. Coloured etching, c. 1836.
  • Boer War: the grave of those killed at Bronkhuis Spruit, with men standing round. Line engraving, c. 1901.
  • Three flowers: a carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) and two large Compositae species. Coloured aquatint by A. Adlard, c. 1838.
  • A plant (Haylockia pusilla): flowering plants and floral segments. Coloured engraving by S. Watts, c. 1830, after W. Herbert.
  • Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica): an expanded flower with surrounding leaves and buds. Coloured lithograph by W. Fitch, c. 1845, after himself.
  • An anemone (Anemone alba): flowering plant. Coloured engraving by Weddell, c. 1820, after J. Curtis.
  • A ward on the top deck of a hospital ship with patients standing or sitting by their beds. Engraving.
  • A tropical orchid (Coelia baueriana): flowering plant and floral segments. Coloured engraving by G. Barclay, c. 1842, after S. Drake.
  • Seven garden plants, including an orchid and a fuchsia: flowering stems and floral segments. Coloured etching, c. 1836.
  • Seven plants, including an Australian honeysuckle: flowering stems. Coloured etching, c. 1833.
  • Seven British garden plants, including two orchids: flowering stems and floral segments. Coloured etching, c. 1833.
  • Poor man's orchid or butterfly flower (Schizanthus pinnatus): flowering stem. Coloured engraving, 1833.
  • A plant (Lisianthus princeps): large single flower and flower cluster. Coloured lithograph, c. 1850.
  • The Kent County Hospital, Canterbury. Line engraving by Thomas.
  • An Indian azalea (Rhododendron cultivar): flowering stem. Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant, c. 1863, after J. Vandamme.
  • A plant (Hyacinthus corymbosus): flowering plant. Coloured engraving by F. Sansom, c. 1807, after S. Edwards.
  • Eight plants, including five orchids: flowering stems. Coloured etching, c. 1836.
  • The botanical magazine, or, Flower-garden displayed ... / by William Curtis.
  • Three heads showing phrenological traits associated with insanity: a mentally defective person, a mad woman, and the murderer P.F. Lacenaire. Lithograph by C. Picard, 1842, after J.P. Thenot.
  • Seven plants, including an orchid, a paeony and a toadflax: flowering stems. Coloured etching, c. 1834.
  • Seven plants, including two orchids and an alstroemeria: flowering stems. Coloured etching, c. 1836.
  • Seven British garden plants, including a coral tree: flowering stems and some floral segments. Coloured etching, c. 1833.