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The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)

989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896. 55 x 41.6cm.); Photo A© Christie's Images; French, out of copyright

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A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas)

651510 A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior. Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841-1920). Oil on canvas.); Photo A© Christie's Images; Spanish, out of copyright

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Advert for The General Electric Company 1943

A battalion of kettles won't stop a tank'. That is a job for gun, shells, mines and bombs. So that industry can concentrate its energies on the weapons and supplies of War, the manufactures of most of the conveniences you knew in peacetime is drastically curtailed. Winning the War is Britain's first concern. When that is done there will be new and better G.E.C household Electric Appliences for your enjoyment. Date: 1943

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