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  • The Pope, the devil and the Young Pretender lie prostrate near the coffin of the Duke of Cumberland lined with two rows of lit candles and mourning figures. Engraving by WW. after J.C., 1765.
  • Papaver rhoeas L. Papaveraceae Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy. Distribution: Temperate Old World. Dioscorides (Gunther, 1959) recommended five or six seed heads in wine to get a good night's sleep the leaves and seeds applied as a poultice to heal inflammation, and the decoction sprinkled on was soporiferous. Culpeper (1650) ' ... Syrup of Red, or Erratick Poppies: by many called Corn-Roses. ... Some are of the opinion that these Poppies are the coldest of all other - believe them that list [wishes to]: I know no danger in this syrup, so it be taken in moderation and bread immoderately taken hurts
  • Papaver rhoeas L. Papaveraceae Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy. Distribution: Temperate Old World. Dioscorides (Gunther, 1959) recommended five or six seed heads in wine to get a good night's sleep the leave and seeds applied as a poultice to heal inflammation, and the decoction sprinkled on was soporiferous. Culpeper (1650) ' ... Syrup of Red, or Erratick Poppies: by many called Corn-Roses. ... Some are of the opinion that these Poppies are the coldest of all other - believe them that list [who wish to]: I know no danger in this syrup, so it be taken in moderation and bread immoderately taken hurts
  • Actors, one in drag, performing on stage as "The Curios". Photographic postcard, ca. 1918-1920.
  • Actors, one in drag, performing on stage as "The Curios". Photographic postcard, ca. 1918-1920.
  • A drag pearly queen and her two kings pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.
  • A drag pearly queen and her two kings pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.
  • An amateur actor in drag poses with an open parasol, in front of painted scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.
  • An amateur actor in drag poses with an open parasol, in front of painted scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.
  • Soldiers, one in drag, with a donkey and cart, posing on the grass in front of trees. Photographic postcard, 191-.

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