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Imagery
This page will feature imagery that we particularly like or find interesting or quirky - who is to say what is art and what its confines are - from da Vinci's 'The Lady and the Ermine' to 'Simon's Cat' or the Gothic style of the 1930s to the flower fairies of Cicely Mary Barker, sculptures, textile designs, anything visual is welcome here!
2021 - My 1st Cousins twice removed in a tree!
Isn't this a great image - my very small first cousins twice removed (my first cousin Staszek is their grandfather) Marysia and Piotruś enjoying themselves in the open air doing what most kids love doing - glad to see their parents and grandparents aren't slaves to the 'Elf & Safety Imp'. - image courtesy of Ola Hajos (their grandmother) with thanks
2020 - The Union Jaccine
No 10 'wanted flag on vials from Britain'
Images and content as they appeared in the Daily Mail and Pressreader
Daily Mail 28th November, 2020 | By Xantha Leatham
- DOWNING Street reportedly pushed for the Union Jack to be put on every Oxford vaccine dose.
- Officials are said to have suggested the injection kits – developed by the university with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca – be branded with the flag.
- The idea received strong backing from Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Business Secretary Alok Sharma, according to the Huffington Post.
- It is understood the plan was initially thought up by No10's new 'Union unit', which is tasked with tackling calls for Scottish independence and other campaigns to break up the UK.
Yesterday Downing Street said there were no plans to put the Union Jack on doses – but did not deny the request had been made. A spokesman for the Government said: 'Manufacturing for some of the leading potential vaccines is already under way so they can be rolled out quickly if approved. 'Manufacturers are well-versed in the best way to package products like this.' It is thought Boris Johnson's aides hoped promoting the British success of the Oxford vaccine would boost the country's standing around the world. In addition, a Whitehall official told HuffPost UK there has been 'renewed interest' in recent months on gaining support for the Union. 'It is something we have to be constantly mindful of,' she said. '[We] are trying to keep the Union intact.'
Other Westminster insiders are said to believe using the 'GB' brand would boost confidence in the public amid the antivaccine movement. The Oxford vaccine was found to be 70 per cent effective on average, rising to 90 per cent with a low-dose jab followed by a standard booster. Researchers now plan more global tests to assess the drug further.
2020 - Banksy comes to Nottingham
Detail of the Hoola-Hoop Girl as used in the Daily Mail © PA
Confirmatory image as posted on Banksy's own website
2020 - The MicroPlastic Nightmare
Gorgeous picture but the underlying story is very worrying - 'Scientists have discovered that microplastics in the soil can travel into the cells of wheat and lettuce'. Credit: Andy Davey / SWNS.com - Sourced from The Daily Telegraph
2020 - The 'Dandelion Clock'
Who would ever have thought you could look at a dandelion as a thing of beauty? - Thank you Auntie P on Flickr for producing this work of art! Mother Nature is indeed wonderful!
2020 - 'Pink Bluebells' by Diana Malivani
Why this picture - no reason other than it really appealed to me, there was something in it's messiness that evoked calm! On further investigation (see saatchiart) of the minutiae and detail of this image is a little work of art in itself. Malivani has produced several floral images but none appeal (to me) as much as this one. The flowers are nothing like the pink bluebells I have seen (which look just like proper bluebells which I also love) but maybe they are different in Russia!
A cluster of pink Bluebells - image courtesy and © of cattanblog (well worth visiting)
Close-up of near perfection - image courtesy of Auntie P on Flickr with thanks
Pink Bluebells Painting by Diana Malivani - Painting: Oil on Canvas. Collection «Flowers, Trees & Garden»
'Malivani's deep affinity to nature is also shared with the Pre-Raphaelites, notable through her predilection for painting serene and harmonious figures alongside an abundance of resplendent nature and blossoming flowers; this propensity reflects a philosophical connection with Sir John Everett Millais and John William Waterhouse'. 'Diana Malivani. Critical Analysis' by Timothy Warrington, Art Critic, 2019 (International Confederation of Art Critics. London, UK and Chianciano, Italy)
For the Artist, flowers represent an inexhaustible source of inspiration. A principal goal of artists depicting flowers is to convey the aroma of a painted flower, its unique «soul». Diana Malivani believes that flowers «grown on canvas» should awaken in the human soul a sense of beauty, an awareness of the unity of all things hidden from us by time.
Styles: Impressionism | Mediums: Oil | Materials: Canvas - Sourced from : saatchiart
2020 (1964) - The Dior 'Anemone' Hat
Silk 'halo of anemones' hat by Christian Dior in 1964 - how could I resist this? - My favourite flower of all time and so shamefully ignored in the art world! - image as seen and sourced from My Perfect Wedding Magazine
2020 - Pink Moon
Pictured today is the Super Pink Moon setting behind Stonehenge in Wiltshire this morning taken by Nick Bull. Many stargazers were treated to a larger than usual moon and snapped spectacular images, but tonight's is expected to be even larger - imaged sourced from DailyMailonline as used in their article © Nick Bull/pictureexclusive.com
2019 - Wallpaper & Cushions!
Oh be still my beating heart - my favourite combination : anemones and purple - I must have died and gone to heaven!
The wallpaper in all its splendour accompanied by cushions on the sofa!
Detail of the wallpaper design
Enlarged image of the cushion cover - images sourced from Wallpaper direct.com and Arthouse.com
2018 - Gin at 'The Midland Hotel'
Even if you don't drink gin - wouldn't you want to just sit and stare at this? A Midland Hotel special made with their own bespoke Gin No. 10
2018 - 'Brexit Means Brexit'
The Union Jack looks great displayed on anything - here a cute Rubber Ducky ponders its future at sea.
Propaganda Duckie as used in adeptenglish.com
2018 - Brexit
'Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile ...' do I need to go on? This is a pitch-perfect interpretation of the stalwart Brit who will take it on the chin and keep marching, whistling, singing and smiling - nice image from iStock
"Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag | And smile, smile, smile | While you've a lucifer to light your fag | Smile, boys, that's the style!
What's the use of worrying? | It never was worthwhile | So pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag | And smile, smile, smile"
This song is a World War I marching song published in 1915 in London. It was written by Welsh songwriter George Henry Powell under the pseudonym of "George Asaf", and set to music by his brother Felix Powell. It became a staple of various music hall stars and helped to boost the morale of the British public during the war. - Source : genius.com
2018 - Brexit & Banksy
Although this dates from post-referendum as the furore continues towards the deal/no-deal exit date I felt it was the time (2018) to place this remarkable work of imagery here and now.
The 'Banksy' Brexit Mural in Dover - The building the artwork is on is due to be torn down as part of a regeneration project - image and dialogue sourced from BBC News (original web-page dated 10th May 2017)
The removal of the star causes cracks to the rest of the EU symbol - image and dialogue sourced from BBC News
Banksy 'Brexit' mural could be removed from Dover
A Banksy mural showing a star being chiselled from the EU flag could be removed and sold, the owners have said. The artwork appeared near Dover's ferry terminal on Sunday on a building that is due to be demolished. The Godden family, which owns the property, said they were looking at options with the Bankrobber Gallery in London for the latest Banksy creation. The family previously lost a High Court battle after trying to sell another mural by the artist that they owned. The Goddens said: "We are exploring options for the retention, removal or sale of the [Dover} piece. "We will look to benefit local charities with proceeds from any sale of the piece," added the family, which has a large property portfolio. Dover District Council has said it will be using CCTV to monitor the artwork, on York Street, after it was defaced.
2018 - The Fairy of the Lake
The Fairy of the Lake by Margaret Tarrant - image courtesy of Chris Beetles Gallery
Margaret Winifred Tarrant (1888-1959)
From the late 1900s, Margaret Tarrant was preoccupied with chronicling innocent childhood in its many moods and its great variety of activities. From 1920, her talents were channelled by her most important business relationship, with the Medici Society, which still publishes her books, cards and calendars today. Though her approach could seem highly idealised, even romanticised, its success lies in the degree to which it was grounded in close observation and the discipline of drawing from life.
Margaret Tarrant was born in Battersea, London, on 19 August 1888, the only child of the painter and illustrator, Percy Tarrant, who encouraged her early artistic talents. She grew up in Margate, Kent, and Clapham, London, and was educated at Clapham High School (1898-1905), where she won several prizes for drawing. In 1905, she began to train as an art teacher, but a lack of confidence in her ability to teach led her father to guide her into his own profession of illustrator. Soon after the family's move to Gomshall, Surrey, she illustrated her first book, a new edition of Kingsley's The Water Babies (1908), and, from then on, was preoccupied with chronicling childhood in its innocence, its many moods and its great variety of activities. Developing her talents through many and varied commissions and through further studies at the Heatherley School of Fine Art (1918, 1921, 1923), she also exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1914 and 1927, and at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.
Tarrant began her most important business relationship only in 1920, with the Medici Society; ranging from books to calendars, her work for Medici gave her wide exposure and made her a much-loved figure throughout the 1920s and 30s. Following the death of her parents in 1934, she moved to Peaslake, Surrey, and made friends with the artist Molly Brett, whom she met on a course at Guildford School of Art. However, she was able to accept her circumstances and return to painting only in 1936, when the Medici Society sent her to Palestine; from that time, her religious paintings took on a new aspect. She continued to work until 1953, when her health, and particularly her eyesight, deteriorated. In 1958, she finally let her house in Peaslake, and joined Molly Brett in Cornwall. However, she died at her home, Troon, Wonham Way, Peaslake, on 28 July 1959. Source : Chris Beetles
2018 - Royal Brides
I found this image on the day HRH Princess Eugenie of York was married in Windsor - I hope I'll be able to update it at some point as she was a very fitting bride to add to these royal brides! From l to r - HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, HRH the Duchess of Cambridge and HRH the Duchess of Sussex - image sourced from and thanks to - mirror.co.uk
2018 - Garden Paint
Don't think anyone can accuse this campaign of being as 'boring as watching paint dry - it is just such a great idea! There are many more hues and I hope they all get their individual design.
Such imaginative artwork featuring l to r Lavender, Rosemary and natural Shell
What can I say - it's my favourite! With many thanks to Cuprinol for and adverts and artwork
2018 - Iced Biscuits / Cookies
"How to make the perfect iced biscuits: The Biscuiteers' guide to decorating" - Images courtesy of The Telegraph Magazine website © Katie Hammond
I think I should be happy just to look at them because everything about this piece of imagery appeals to me - the colours used, the arrangement, the concept and the completion of an idea!
2018 - JPII Cross on Giewont (Tatra Mountains)
Taken on the 13th anniversary of the death of John Paul II - 2nd April 2018
Giewont (in the Tatra Mountains and teeming with legendary tales) now marked with a commemorative cross for the late John Paul II - images courtesy & © of Bartłomiej Jurecki sourced from 'Love Poland'
Close-up of the cross - it was announced that the cross would not be lit up on the anniversary of the Pope's death - it seems others thought differently and created the stunning image above!
2017 - Christmas Season
Simple use of basic shapes (as found on Fb) immediately evoking a forest of Christmas Trees in the snow - I love the simplicity!
2017 - The Perfect Autumn/Winter 'Trainers'
Perfect! My favourite colour combo! The 2017 Autumn/Winter Running Shoes from Under Armour Girls Range
Described as :
Autumn/Winter 2017 Running Shoes United Kingdom Under Armour Engage Bl - Girls Mosaic/Crystal/Exotic Bloom 9519-339 Shoes Under Armour Engage BL - Girls' Preschool
Stay ahead of the pack with the Under Armour Micro G Engage BL.
- Breathable mesh upper with structural overlays for extra support.
- Foam midsole creates an incredibly lightweight and responsive ride.
- Strategically placed flex grooves deliver a naturally-cushioned ride that moves with your foot.
- Solid non-marking rubber outsole in high-wear areas for long-lasting durability.
2017 - 19th July - Kate & Charlotte in Poland
With matching bouquets no less - charming picture from the © Vogue 'style in pictures' gallery
2017 - Tuesday, 2nd March - World Book Day
I also love this row of medieval/fairy-tale/East European influenced books and wish my street looked like this! I'd love to credit the artist/source and will as soon as I find out more but in the meantime pinterest has some similar images. Found it - the image is from 'World Book Day' 2017 on tes.com
2017 - The 'not' Royal Wedding
I absolutely adore this image of Pippa, newly married, setting off for her reception/wedding breakfast (the guests had to walk) - it's such a natural shot, not staged at all! Thanks to GC/Getty for the image and the hours of joy it will bring.
But is Pippa morphing into the late Duchess of Windsor?
2016 - Aurora Borealis - The Rise of the Phoenix
"The animal shape formed among the famous lights was captured by photographer Hallgrimur P Helgason" - image and strapline sourced from the Daily Mail article which featured the image courtesy & © of Caters News Agency
"The incredible photograph, taken of the northern lights in Iceland, took the remarkable form of the mythological phoenix bird" - image and strapline sourced from the Daily Mail article which featured the image courtesy & © of Caters News Agency
2013 - Shh... I'm off to the Land of Plod!
When Isla Ross was four days old she took a nap in her father's helmet - image sourced from article in the Daily Mail - © of Bethany Anne Smith, Bedworth
Shh... I'm off to the Land of Plod! Photographer captures policeman's four-day-old daughter sleeping in his helmet
- When Isla Ross was four days old she took a nap in her father's helmet
- Her father Andy has been a policeman for West Midlands Police for six years
By Daily Mail Reporter |Published: 7th July 2013 | Updated: 7th July 2013
A police officer posed his newborn baby daughter enjoying a snooze - in his helmet. PC Andy Ross popped four-day-old Isla in the hat and he admits the beauty of the photo made him emotional. 'I don't know where the idea came from really. I was going to do a photoshoot and the photographer told me I should bring any personal props that I wanted. 'So I just grabbed some of my uniform and took it with me to the photoshoot.
'That one picture took about half an hour to do, we had to lay Isla down and make sure she fell asleep before we could put her gently in the helmet to take the picture. 'We had to spend some time layering up some cans of beans in order to make sure the helmet would stay up. 'The problem is it isn't a flat helmet, and it's asymmetrical so it took a little while to get the balance right. 'But the photo that came out is just wonderful. I have always loved my job and I love her so much, so you add the two together and it looks great.
2012 - Lowdham, Nottinghamshire
Lowdham in Nottinghamshire a gold painted postbox commemorating the gold medal success of Richard Whitehead Gold Medal Athletics: Men's 200m - T42 in the 2012 London Olympics & Paralympics
Visit the interactive Gold Postbox site to see more
2012 - 'Lunar Plane now landing'
- Remarkable images of a blood-red moon with the beautiful Albert Bridge as its 'backdrop' at the front!
- The lunar plane now arriving... The striking blood-red moon pictured over London as aircraft passes in front.
"As their plane soared across a spectacular orange globe, anyone on board must have felt, well, over the moon.
However, while a full moon is often associated with madness, there is a more rational explanation for this dramatic image than the inauguration of lunar flights.
The passenger jet passed across the face of the sphere in the midnight blue sky just as it was bathed in the glow of the setting sun, creating this striking scene last night.
The photograph was taken close to Albert Bridge in West London. The Grade II listed monument was built in 1873 and will mark the starting point of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla on June 3. " Source : Daily Mail
A plane passes the full moon as it rises over Albert Bridge on Monday night - copyright Getty Images
City lights: A passer-by walks over Battersea bridge as the scarlet globe glows in the sky ahead of a freezing night - copyright the Press Association
1997 - Titanic re-visited
The Disney-style Mickey and Minnie doing the famous 'Titanic' pose - many years ago Andrew and I did the same on a disastrous London 'Duck' Tour when we started sinking in the Thames!
Provenance - Signed Fernandez - First edition - Size: 25 x 23 cm - Not framed - Hand signed by artist - Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Original inked drawing of Minnie and Mickey Mouse inspired by Titanic, the 1997 epic romance-disaster film directed, written, co-produced and co-edited by James Cameron. This beautiful artwork was created and inked by Spanish artist Tony Fernandez who has been working for more than 20 years for Disney Studios.
This original drawing was created for collection "Inspired By", a collection mostly based in Disney characters (Warner Bros and Peanuts guys complete collection) and exhibited last year in several cities around the world. The +200 pieces collection are inspired on masterpieces of Dalí, Miró, Pollock, Degas, Miller, Warhol, Van Gogh, Hopper, Picasso and music stars like Michael Jackson, David Bowie or celebrities like Muhammad Ali or Beatles. Source : catawiki.com
There's so much going on in the original that it's good to see a few extra details! The Penguins are fabulous!
Obligingly the artist has appended his signature on this full version!
1953 - Radio Times Cover for the coronation of Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
1952 - Polish 'Pink' Stamp - 'Zamek w Niedzicy'
I have lived and loved this stamp from my earliest memories! What I had no idea of was that it was issued in 1952 and as part of a set. As it was the highest value of the three I have succeeded in locating it's not surprising, perhaps, that it was used to send post to England/Great Britain in my formative years. A 'złoty' in those days had some value! This stamp came to us on letters and parcels, nearly a whole sheet in one go - always destroyed by postmarks and bad handling - I got to know this stamp well. What was the fascination? I think that is how I envisaged fairy tale castles to look - not the beautifully stylised Disney version but this real, honest to goodness turreted castle. Happily it still exists and more information can be found at zamek-w-niedzicy.pl or poznajpolske.onet.pl. It gives me an enormous amount of pleasure to be reunited with this memory in the year 2020 in the middle of a nasty pandemic!
Historic buildings from the Middle Ages in the Pieniny Mount
Catalog codes: - Michel PL 769II | Stamp Number PL 556 |Yvert et Tellier PL 674 |Stanley Gibbons PL 777 | AFA number PL 657x | Polish Stamps Catalog (Fischer) PL 631
Themes: Castles | Issued on: 1952-08-18 | Expiry date: 1953-11-30
Size: 26 x 32 mm | Colors: Pink | Format: Stamp | Commemorative | Face value: 1 zł - Polish złoty | Print run: 45,000,000
Related items: Philatelic Product: Historic buildings in Pieniny (Poland) | Description: Inscription 'NIEDZICA'
Image and vital statistics sourced with thanks from : colnect.com
Image sourced with thanks from : hanmart.pl
As recorded in 1858 probably still looking much as when it was built circa 1320-50 - image courtesy of polska-org.pl
1945 - Bastille Day by Alexis Kow
Bastille Day 1945 by poster artist Alexis Kow - image sourced from mutualart.com with thanks
I discovered Alexis Kow's work from an Art Deco (1930) travel poster and liked it well enough to try and discover a bit more about the Russo-Franco artist, needless to say there isn't too much about him on the internet. I was surprised to see this poster for Bastille Day in 1945 but as the date has a special meaning for Andrew and myself and it features one of my favourite 'iconic' structures I didn't feel I'd need any more justification in including it in this section.
1935 - Chrysler Building
I just love everything about the Chrysler Building and loved visiting it in New York getting a few spectacular photographs including one of the Post Box inside the lobby, another wonderful piece of artwork! But for this page I'm only showcasing the remarkable eagle 'gargoyles'!
American photographer and journalist Margaret Bourke-White perches on an eagle head gargoyle at the top of the Chrysler building.
American photographer and journalist Margaret Bourke-White perches on an eagle head gargoyle at the top of the Chrysler building and focuses a camera, New York, 1934/5 | Photograph: Oscar Graubner/The Life Images Collection/Getty Images | Source theguardian.com
1930s - Cadbury Easter Eggs
This delightful advert caught my eye purely because it is unfussy and joyous - image sourced from : Vintage Ads
1929 - London Midland Scottish (LMS) Railway
Poster: "The LMS Collect Carry and Deliver your Parcels" The Railway Magazine May 1929 - image and description sourced via The Brighton Toy & Model Museum
1922 - Sergei Eisenstein
I only ever think of Eisenstein as directing "Ivan the Terrible" and "Battleship Potemkin" - but there is so much more including this remarkable sketch!
Costume design for Lady Utterword of George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House (1922) - Source : rbth.com
1921 - The Campari Jester
It's no secret I love Campari with lashings of thin slices of orange and lots of ice and lemonade - this imagery just works for me as I also love the Comedia dell'Arte Harlequins and Jesters!
Campari L'Aperitivo (Campari Aperitif) - Clown Wrapped in Orange Peel - Vintage Advertising Poster by Leonetto Cappiello c.1921 - image sourced from Amazon.com
Undated and Timeless :
Artistic Hallowe'en
From the Baba Studio a tasteful Halloween arrangement
Books
I just love this even though it does entice you to read in March! I read any time, anywhere, most subjects and it's spooky how so many of my preferred authors are mentioned! To appreciate my appreciation of books please visit here and for my subsequent reviews here - designed by Albert Solon (1897-1973) and sourced from 1000museums.com
Additional Information : Arts Books Poster : It's March! - "Read the Books You've Always Meant to Read" During the Depression-era Work Progress Administration (WPA)'s years, artists were employed to create many Library Project posters. Here's one done for the Illinois Art Project. Reading is always a good idea ... even in the wind! Source : New Jersey Historic Preservation Office
Catch 'em Young!
Couldn't resist this little bit of patriotic fervour and the pure joy in these kiddies faces!
Disney
This is so un-Disney and really appeals to me, not to mention the colours which of course I adore!
Fairies - Three lovely examples of : Lavender, Fuchsia and Holly
Flappers
A group of girls out for a stroll, not at all self-conscious and giving a fantastic insight into the everyday fashions of the day! - Source : Getty Hulton Archive
Supremely fabulous composition of two flappers above the 'Hollywoodland' sign!
"Laissez les bon temps rouler"
Let the good times roll indeed and don't forget New Orleans Café du Monde exquisite and unique beignets!
Lightning Strikes
Lightning has been striking religious monuments with increasing regularity, the latest being the gigantic Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro - with thanks to the Daily Mail and Getty Images for the pictures and narrative.
Using a spectacularly irreverent heading the Daily Mail states :
Well... he is Jesus! Lightning bolt looks like it's being thrown from the hand of Brazil's famous Christ the Redeemer statue during spectacular storm
By James Nye PUBLISHED: 05:47, 17 January 2014 | UPDATED: 08:54, 18 January 2014
This is the staggering moment that the 100-foot tall statue of Jesus that towers over Rio de Janeiro was hit by lightning.
The Christ the Redeemer statue was struck in the early hours of Wednesday morning as a spectacular electrical storm lit up the sky. The iconic statue is the largest stone-work of Jesus ever built and stands more than 2,000 feet above Rio on top of the Corcovado Hill.
It was hit by lightning in February 2008 and had to undergo a serious restoration because the bolt damaged its head and chipped the right thumb
Named one of the seven new wonders of the world in 2007, the statue is made of 700 tonnes of reinforced concrete. (See also Tributes)
Divine: A lightning flashes over the statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of the Corcovado hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 16, 2014
View of lightning that strikes next to the statue Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 16 January 2014. The city has suffered a strong storm that left neighbourhoods without power and flooded streets - copyright EPA
Awesome: Lightning flashes over the Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Corcovado Hill in Rio de Janeiro on January 14, 2014
Thanks to Getty / AFP for the images
London Underground Business as Usual
Evoking the spirit of WWII in the London Underground - this spoof reminds us of the more famous 'Keep Calm' campaign!
Paper Art
Sculptures of Native American scenes made out of paper by Allen and Patty Eckman - I just find these extraordinary! (You'll find more by following the links)
Patriotic Polkas
A couple of drawings of the Polka I came across whilst researching for the ballet pages
Pink Pills!
When I saw this image for 'Pink Pills for Pale People' I immediately thought of my friend Anna (from Paris) on several levels - her love of shades of pink, her enjoyment of pill-popping and I was immediately reminded of one of our jaunts to EuroDisney where she insisted I take a picture of her by a wall with an old-fashioned reproduction of an advert for pills. I have the photo somewhere and it will appear here as I cannot remember whether or not it was actually for this product! The image also appealed to me as Poppies are my sister Marysia's favourite flower and I am constantly on the look out for new ideas for her birthday cards! One of them (I give her at least three on each occasion) at least will have poppies in the design!
Artwork for 'Pink Pills for Pale People' as it appeared on the front of an advertising brochure.
'Dr William's 'Pink Pills' were advertised as an iron rich tonic for the blood and nerves to treat anaemia, clinical depression, poor appetite and lack of energy. The tablets were originally advertised as "Pink Pills for Pale People". Users of the product claimed the pills could even cure paralysis. The patent for the pills was bought by an American politician, Senator George T Fulford (1852-1905) in 1890. Fulford made the product an international success.' - Source : Science Museum Group
Pink Typewriters!
Actually, if you do a search on Google it comes up with a page of fascinating images of pink (retro of course, can't be happening in today's pc world) manual typewriters and this example in the Getty collection was used in illustrating an excellent article in the Daily Mail.
There's just something about 'undercoat' pink isn't there? Image courtesy & © of Getty described only as "Antique, pink typewriter on desk with stack of paper" so I'm guessing this might have been around in the mid to late 1950s!
See what I mean about searching Google?
Polish Glasswork
A meadow of flowers or a forest of mushrooms - I'm ecstatic about this beautiful art - image courtesy & © of magazynswiata.pl!
Polish Patriotic Easter
Evolution of the Polish (national emblem) Eagle (not quite up to date as the crown was restored after 'Solidarity' tore down the Iron Curtain
I've never seen a patriotic Easter Egg before - this is a long way away from the customary and very beautiful 'pisanki' that we normally see - come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen a Union Jack Easter Egg before either so is this unique. Using a medieval design of the crowned white eagle this is a beautiful, original and very symbolic use of the national emblem.
Posy from Morecambe
I just loved this on sight - such a lovely posy of pansies and or heartsease and sweet peas
'Salute the Spirit of 1940'
The Chrysler & the Empire State Building
Different angle to show the Chrysler gargoyles
Just a bit of fun and clever photography
The Elizabeth Tower - Cleaning Big Ben
The team of cleaners abseiled down from the top of the tower to clean the face of the famous clock - with thanks to the Press Association and the Daily Mail for this remarkable image of Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Just madly in love with this Van Cleef & Arpels 'mystery set' ruby work - the lower picture was formerly the property of Estée Lauder (commissioned circa 1940) which was sold at auction in aid of breast cancer.
VW 'Emissions' Scandal
Remember the VW 'Emissions' Scandal - good imagery to dissipate the more unpleasant side of the story!
Wollaton Hall - In my sister's Back Yard
Well, not quite in her back yard (we have gardens) but what a view of Wollaton Hall! Thanks to the Nottingham Evening Post for featuring this remarkable image.
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