Front and back of small card depicting the semaphore alphabet for girl guides, printed in 1947. System of long-distance communication using moving flags.
Front cover of music sheet depicting girl guide of the Empire holding Union Jack Flag and Britannia in the background, mid 20th century. Girl guiding, guide association, girl scouts, Scouting, Rainbow Guide, Brownie Guide, Ranger Guide
An A to Z alphabet in the form of semaphore flag signals that form part of an old set of cigarette cards from WD and HO Wills, Bristol and London, part of Imperial Tobacco. The set is entitled: Signalling series. These sets cards were given away singly in packets of cigarettes and were (and are still) popular collector's items. Semaphore signalling using hand held flags is still a strong naval tradition. Vintage graphics from M&N Publishing
Front and back of the chromolithographed "Bicycle" Playing cards trump card indicator circa 1890 made in the United States for "Bicycle" Playing Cards.
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Stationer's display card for greetings card publisher Raphael Tuck and Sons. Illustration by W. Lindsay Cable, early - mid 20th century. postman, uniform, mail, birthday card, little girl, children, excitement, letters, postal history, postal system, mail-man, post office, anniversary, celebration, great expectations,
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Sectional view of a telegraph tower using Chappe's (1763-1805) semaphore system, showing the method of moving the signalling arms. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris, c1870. Engraving
Workmen building a telegraph station to be fitted with the Chappe semaphore system c1793. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris, c1870. Engraving.
Price list for the latest styles of hidden name cards, late 19th century, from Ray Card Company, North Haven, Connecticut, America. Appearing in the 1880s in the USA these calling-card novelties carry a hinged embossed scrap that conceals the bearer's name which is only visible when the scrap is lifted. The name is printed in the centre of the card and the floral ornament can be raised at one end to show the name when desired.; ; ephemera, embossed relief, visiting card, chromolithigraphy, chromo, calling card, lithographic colour print,
Early Victorian Birthday card. A small folded greeting card with a lace paper border, circa 1860s. ephemera, goodwill messages, anniversary, many happy returns, personal communication, Greeting Card industry, good wishes, card manufacturers,
Victorian greeting card, embossed and printed by chromo-lithography depicting a boy and girl sailing in an egg shell using cupid's arrow as an oar.; ; ephemera, Eastertide, Springtime, festival, Easter egg, surreal, Surrealism, fantasy, boat, vessel, fairy-tale, folklore, lake, ;
Claude Chappe's (1763-1805) aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris, c1870. Engraving.
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Victorian Christmas die-cut greeting card depicting the ever-present red pillar-box found on every street corner waiting to gather letters all the day long. ; ; ephemera, postal history, tower of strength, postman, mail box, post, letters, correspondence, communications, letter box, ; Christmas box,
Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore). Artist's impression of Claude Chappe's (1763-1895), French engineer and inventor, telegraph system in use. Widely used, particularly in France and her colonies, until about 1850. Liebig trade card issued c1900. Chromolithograph
Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore). Artist's impression of Claude Chappe (1763-1895), French engineer and inventor, demonstrating his telegraph system. Widely used, particularly in France and her colonies, until about 1850. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901
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Victorian Christmas card depicting four clowns introducing A Christmas Comedy. Cover of greeting card that folds out in a concertina to reveal four more cards of clowns' antics. Published by Goodall.; ; ephemera, pantomime, theatrical entertainment, slapstick comedy, Christmas, Boxing Day, circus, theatre, stage, performance, illustration, cartoon,
American trade card printed by chromolithography depicting lady playing the organ.; ; ephemera, Victorian, reed organ, musical instrument, organ pipes, stained glass window, Bach, musician, domestic music room, ;
Victorian scrap or embossed relief printed by chromolithography depicting a China man being carried on the back of a dog.; ; ephemera, oriental, pet, racing, conveyance, transport, journey, take for a ride, riding,
Victorian scrap or embossed relief printed by chromolithography depicting two knights, wearing suits of armour, on horse back with lances.; ; ephemera, martial, competition, fight, combat, tournament, equestrian, Medieval, Middle Ages, weapons, ;
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Victorian greeting card, embossed and printed by chromo-lithography depicting a smartly dressed boy riding a bicycle that has wheels made of eggs. ; ; ephemera, Eastertide, Springtime, festival, Easter egg, surreal, Surrealism, fantasy, fairy-tale, folklore, fashion, costume, suit, ;
Victorian new Year greeting card depicting fashionable young girl reading a sundial. passage of time, garden, fashion, costume, shadow, timepiece, timekeeping device,
Die-cut Victorian greeting card, printed by chromo-lithography in the shape of a tray used for leaving a visiting or address card. ephemera, calling card, social call, etiquette, social behaviour, good taste, trompe-l'œil ,
Sending a semaphore signal using flags. Members of the Middlesex (Victoria Rifles) Volunteers, 4th Volunteer Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, signalling. The man looking through the telescope observes a signal from the previous station on relay and reads it out so it can be sent on by his team to the next station using their flags. Illustration from Her Majesty's Army. (London, c1880).
Victorian Christmas greeting card published by Marcus Ward & Co printed by chromolithography.; ; Verse on the card:; Fair girl be warned when Christmas comes; Reject that pudding stuffed with plums.; ; ephemera, plum pudding, Christmas Dinner, weight watching,
Charity Election Card for January 1864. In the 19th century admission to orphanages and charity schools in Britain was by ballot. This card was printed to support the election of a ten year old girl to the London Orphan Asylum, Clapton. Widow, support, social care, typography,
Early 20th century post card depicting young girl in a basket surrounded by a bunch of flowers, envelope, love, romance, youth, child, pink ribbon, Loving Birthday Greetings,
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Two panels of a four panel greetings card for Victorian Christmas and New Year depicting portraits of pretty young girls wearing the most fashionable hats and bonnets. Published by S. Hildesheimer & Co.; ; ephemera, clothes, blossom, landscape, seascape, design, illustration, chromo-lithography, vogue, dress, genteel society, head wear, ladies fashion wear,
Two panels of a four panel greetings card for Victorian Christmas and New Year depicting portraits of pretty young girls wearing the most fashionable hats and bonnets. Published by S. Hildesheimer & Co.; ; ephemera, clothes, blossom, landscape, seascape, design, illustration, chromo-lithography, vogue, dress, genteel society, head wear, ladies fashion wear,
A chip and pin reading electronic device sits on top of a dark black keyboard. The keyboard is out of focus to keep attention on the security side of the pin code reader. Under the card reader there are two credit cards, one black one blue. The device is used for online purchases from e-commerce websites.
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