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Text on the reverse side: Illustration by George Barbier from the series Falbalas & Fanfreluches (1922-1926). This luxuriously produced fashio...

Text on the reverse side: Jusque dans les années 1900, le « maillot de bain » recouvrait le corps de la femme. En 1913, il évolue en maillot de ba...

Text on the reverse side: Vivisection is the practice of conducting surgical procedures on live animals for scientific research. Its history under...

Text on the reverse side: The centenary of Dickens published in 1912 from 'The Sphere', a British newspaper, published by London Illustrated Newsp...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration from the magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes showcases an elegant embroidered ‘duvetine’ dress. These p...

Text on the reverse side: An illustration highlighting the fashion house Prevost, from the magazine Très Parisien, known for its vividly coloured ...

Text on the reverse side: En 1778, la marine française bat les Anglais, ce qui marque le début de l'engagement de la France dans la guerre d'indép...

Text on the reverse side: The premiere of "Madama Butterfly" in 1904 was met with a disastrous reception. However, Puccini revised the opera exten...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short perio...

Text on the reverse side: The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligen...

Text on the reverse side: The symbolism of the Jasmine varies by culture. In Chinese culture it can stand for love or beauty. By the British texti...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary sailor adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

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Text on the reverse side: The Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, led the expansion of the American steel industr...

Text on the reverse side: This quote was supposedly said by Charles Dickens during his 1847 talk at the opening of the Glasgow Athenaeum. It is ta...

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Text on the reverse side: Studies show that gardening improves feelings of satisfaction with life. Being in more contact with nature also helps nu...

Text on the reverse side: Pastel drawing by Odilon Redon. Redon included this painted vase in a number of his illustrations, a gift from his ceram...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock Holmes adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration by John Leech from the novel 'A Christmas Carol.' The term “bah humbug!”, used by the character Ebenezer Sc...

Text on the reverse side: Datant de l’Antiquité, l’art du matelotage est une compétence importante pour la voile et les activités maritimes. Il ex...

Text on the reverse side: Cette carte a été créée en 1660, par le graveur et éditeur néerlandais, Justus Danckerts. L'entreprise familiale de cart...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration from the botanical book ‘The Temple of Flora’. The begonia is mildly toxic to humans and animals where inge...

Text on the reverse side: From The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (1611) by celebrated English cartographer John Speed (1552-1629). The m...

Text on the reverse side: Map of London from an actual survey made between 1824-1826 by Christopher and John Greenwood. The city was the first to ...

Text on the reverse side: Damayanti and Nala, from an Indian love story, fall for each other without ever having met. A golden swan acts as a mess...

Text on the reverse side: The peacock and peahen symbolise guidance, protection, integrity, and the confidence in knowing that anything is possibl...

Text on the reverse side: The Pouf was a hairstyle popularised in France in the 18th century by Marie Antoinette. It was created by pinning the ha...

Text on the reverse side: Bookbinding originated in India and Southeast Asia. In the 2nd century BCE Hindi scribes began writing texts on palm lea...

Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of good fortune, longevity and steadfastness. The regal black w...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represent...

Text on the reverse side: The original painting, destroyed by fire in 1698, was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger. The king commissioned several...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side: A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They prov...

Text on the reverse side: Louis Vuitton, after an apprenticeship in Paris, opened his own box-making workshop in 1854. The iconic monogram canvas ...