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FLO4707463: Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem, with a jete coat on the shoulder and fastener with a clasp. Clothing close to those of Charlemagne (742 or 748-814) and the kings of France. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707530: Costume of an anglo saxon eveque (67) with a flat mitre and a butt used in the 10th and 11th century, and of two monks (66 and 68) wearing decorative clothing on the edges of the sleeves and on the back. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707543: Danish soldiers in mesh armor. The oldest Danish armor consists of a helm, a chest and a shield. Then after the conquest of Great Britain, they changed to a complete armor (69,70 and 71), and changed their armor (sword and spear). Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707693: Harold II (Godwinson, King of England 1022-1066) offering his sword to the winner Guy I, Count of Ponthew (died 1010). The Franks, living in the cities, wore a longer tunic, covered in a coat, like Guy I (88). The defeated bearing his guard pointed to the ground, as Harold II executed him (87). The ordinary soldier due Guy I was wearing a shirt with short panties and shoes wearing a sword on the belt and a hat (89). Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4713419: Kohleria de Bogota or ravishing Isoloma - Tree gloxinia, Kohleria amabilis (Painted achimenes, Achimenes picta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4713593: Tall kangaroo paw, Anigozanthos flavidus (Two-coloured anigozanthus, Anigosanthos flavida var. bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4713648: Tradescantia or setcreasee - Spiderwort, Tradescantia crassifolia var. acaulis (Iridescent tradescantia, Tradescantia iridescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after W. B. Booth from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854. / Bridgeman Images
PCT4715830: The Solferino Tower, built on the Butte Montmartre in Paris in 1859, approximately on the site of the present Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Originally called the Malakoff Tower, it was about 25 metres high and had 4 levels. During the War of 1870 (the siege of Paris by the Prussians), the two upper levels were suppressed so as not to serve as a marker for enemy guns. It was completely demolished in 1874 - engraving Pierre Voriot, beginning 20th century - see also GUT9612 and GUT9613 - / Bridgeman Images
PCT4716043: Monument (statue) to the memory of Ernest Renan in Treguiers (Cotes-d'Armor) inaugurated on 13 September 1903. Behind the philosopher stands the effigy of the Greek goddess of Wisdom Pallas Athene (Athena) - engraving of 1903, sculptor Jean Boucher (1870-1939) - see also GUT9626 - / Bridgeman Images
PCT4716090: Italian immigration to France: application form for the recruitment of Italian agricultural or forestry workers around 1930 - 1932 - labour and agricultural immigration (Ministry of Agriculture) - the various articles of this document, to be signed by the employer and the employees, are written in French and Italian - drawing up contracts for the employment in France of agricultural workers from Italy - contract, emigration, integration - / Bridgeman Images