Official Collection (#62)

1766272; out of copyright

1766271; out of copyright

Madame Pompadour entertaining guests in the 18th century, from Histoire de France
KW1547395 Madame Pompadour entertaining guests in the 18th century, from Histoire de France, published c.1880 (engraving) by French School

The Reception of Siamese Ambassadors by Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) at the Palace
XIR103480 The Reception of Siamese Ambassadors by Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) at the Palace of Fontainebleau, 27 June 1861 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); ChAteau de Versailles

The British Agency in the Transvaal, South Africa, 1897: the Official Residence of Mr. Conyngham Greene in Pretoria

Reception and Ball at Dover House, the Official Residence of Lord Dalhousie, Secretary for Scotland, 1886: Lady Dalhousie Receiving Guests

The Constitutional Crisis in Norway, 1883: View of the Court at Christiana in Which
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS IN NORWAY, 1883: VIEW OF THE COURT AT CHRISTIANA IN WHICH THE NORWEGIAN MINISTRY IS BEING IMPEACHED, Official Reporters and Secretaries, Judges of the High Court of Justice

Soga no taimen, Scene from a Soga play. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut, color; 36.1 x 25.3 cm (left panel), 36 x 24.7 cm (center panel)

Shodan, First scene. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [ca. 1785], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.4 x 18.3 cm. Print shows a confrontation between a court official

ishukubai, Heian period tale of the nightingale in the plum tree. Kitao, Shigemasa
AIshukubai, Heian period tale of the nightingale in the plum tree. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [1795 or 1796], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.7 x 37.4 cm

[TAcjinbutsu], Portrait of a Chinese man. Matsumura, Keibun, 1779-1843, artist, [between ca. 1810 and 1843, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.2 x 19.8 cm

1842?-1894 1868 1894 20. 8 5. 9 Court Hiroshige
Kijin zu, Court figure. Utagawa, Hiroshige, 1842?-1894, artist, [between 1868 and 1894], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 20.8 x 5.9 cm

The Rebellion in the Transvaal, South Africa, 1881: Col. Sir W. Owen Lanyon, British Administrator, and his Official Staff

AUTOMOBILE DRIVER, 1902. A cabinet officers daughter automobiling on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. Drawing, 1902, by Thomas Fleming

BUKHARA OFFICIAL, 1911. The Minister of the Interior of the Emirate of Bukhara. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

BUKHARA OFFICIAL, 1911. A bureaucrat of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLERS. A sumo wrestling match in Japan. Woodcut by Moronobu Hishikawa, 17th century

VENICE: BOAT BUILDERS. A Venetian official observes a team of boat builders. Painting, c1729

CHINA: MANCHU OFFICIAL. T sai Shig Ying, a former Ming official who served the Manchu emperor Shunzhi as Director-General of Grain Transport, dressed in court robes

RUSSIA: EXILES, c1885. Russian soldiers guarding a group of exiles in Siberia, including women and children. Photographed c1885

CHINA: MINISTERS OF STATE. Left to right: Shen Kwe Fen, Tung Sean, and Maou Ching He, ministers of state in the Chinese imperial government. Photographed by John Thomson, c1870

BURMA: THE BRITISH, c1906. British officials in a horse-drawn carriage driven by two Burmese men leaving Sule Pagoda wharf for the Government House, Rangoon, Burma. Stereograph, c1906

CHINESE REFORMERS, c1900. Group portrait of the first executive officers of the Chinese Empire Reform Association of Canada. Photographed c1900, probably at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

KOREA: SEDAN CHAIR, c1900. Korean dignitary traveling seated on a one-wheel sedan chair led by four conductors. End of Yi, or Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910.)

CHINA: CHAO, c1900. The magistrate of the town of Chao, seated, with his son standing behind him. Photograph, c1900

CHINESE OFFICIAL. Seated Chinese official holding documents. Woodcut by Keibun Matsumura, early 19th century

LONDON: LORD MAYOR. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the city of London, England, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Manuscript illumination, Flemish, c1570

PERU: INCAN NOBLEMAN. An Incan nobleman receives a report from one of his officials, who holds a quipu used for counting and recording important facts and events

INCA QUIPU. An Incan nobleman receives a report from an official, who holds a quipu used for counting and recording facts and events. Drawing c1600, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, 1898. Physical examination of soldiers before they are discharged from service. Drawing by H. Ditzler, 1898

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH, 1914. Caricatures of French officials receiving the news of Russias defeat after the first offensive against Germany during World War I

GERMAN MOBILIZATION, 1914. Document ordering mobilization of the German Army and Navy on a war footing by 1 August 1914, signed by Kaiser Wilhelm II and Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg

MILITARY RAILWAY, c1863. A gang of American workers clearing up a railway accident with the help of a wrecking train while officials look on. Photographed by Andrew J.Russell, March 1863

WORLD WAR I: WOMEN, c1919. Three women communication workers of the U.S. Army, standing outside an official automobile. Photograph, c1919

SELIM III (1762-1808). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1789-1807. Sultan Selim receiving high official of the Ottoman Empire at a religious holiday in Topkapi Palace. Contemporary painting

PRINCE TALLEYRAND (1754-1838). Charles Maurice de Talleyrand. French statesman. In the robes of a Grand Chamberlain of the First Empire. Oil on canvas (detail), 1807, by Pierre-Paul Prud hon

SULEIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT (c1494-1566). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520-1566. With two dignitaries. Turkish miniature, c1560, by Haydar Reis, known as Nigari

JACQUES DE NORVINS (1769-1854). Jacques Marquet de Montbreton, Baron de Norvins. French government official and historian. As chief of police in the Napoleonic government in Rome

OTTO III (980-1002). Holy Roman Emperor (983-1002) enthroned and flanked by ecclesiastical and civil dignitaries. Late 10th century manuscript illumination

LI HONGZHANG (1823-1901). Chinese statesman and general. Photographed as Viceroy of Tientsin, 1894

JOSE de ITURRIGARAY (c1760-1815). Spanish Viceroy of Mexico. Lithograph, 19th century

NICOLAS FOUQUET (1615-1680). French government official. Lithograph, French, 19th century, after Robert Nanteuil

RICHARD ASSHETON CROSS (1823-1914). 1st Viscount Cross. English statesman. A Blaze of Triumph
RICHARD ASSHETON CROSS (1823-1914). 1st Viscount Cross. English statesman. A " Blaze of Triumph" !! English cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1875

WILLIAM CECIL BURGHLEY (1520-1598). English statesman. Holding the rod of the Lord High Treasurer. Oil on canvas, c1595, by an unknown artist

SUEZ CANAL: CARTOON, 1869. From the Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of the Canal and its Consequences). Cartoon from Punch depicting the debate between France and England over the Suez Canal

Top view Tbilisi cityscape, Georgia

Night view to Old town of Tbilisi, Georgia (country)

NATIVE AMERICANS, 1890. Excitement among North American Indians: Interview with Indians who have left their reserves without leave. Engraving, English, 1890

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"Capturing the Essence of History: A Glimpse into Official Memorabilia" King George VI - Fine Photographic Portrait: A regal depiction of a monarch who led with grace and resilience during challenging times. Railway Map of Britain: Tracing the intricate web of railway lines that connected towns and cities, revolutionizing transportation in Great Britain. Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme 1908: Unveiling the empowering movement that fought tirelessly for women's rights, paving the way for equality. Schneider Trophy Air Race: Celebrating the thrilling competition that pushed aviation boundaries and showcased technological advancements in early flight. Old Firm Victory Framed Panoramic Print: Immortalizing a historic triumph between Glasgow football giants, capturing the passion and rivalry on display. Statue of St Peter, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano: An awe-inspiring sculpture paying homage to one of Christianity's most revered figures within Rome's majestic basilica. WW2 Greetings Card, Corporal Joan Pearson: A heartfelt message from a brave soldier serving their country during World War II, reminding us of sacrifice and camaraderie amidst turmoil. Standard Periodic Table, Element Types: Unlocking the mysteries of chemistry through an iconic visual representation that has guided scientific exploration for generations. Mount Everest Expedition 1924: Commemorating an audacious endeavor to conquer Earth's highest peak; a testament to human determination against nature's mightiest challenges. Instruction Booklet, Knitting for the RAF - WW2 : Showcasing how ordinary citizens contributed to war efforts by knitting garments for Royal Air Force personnel; stitching together unity and support during wartime hardships. Standard Periodic Table, Element Types (again): Delving into atomic wonders once more as we explore elements' properties and unravel secrets hidden within nature itself. HRH Queen Elizabeth II - Trooping of the Colour.