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French Collection

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris dog show becomes fashion show 10th July 1954

Paris dog show becomes fashion show 10th July 1954
As this woman shows, the Paris dog show has become a fashion show 10th July 1954

Background imageFrench Collection: The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Pantheon. 1 November 1928

Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Pantheon. 1 November 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: La rue Git le Coeur in Paris. 1950 s

La rue Git le Coeur in Paris. 1950 s

Background imageFrench Collection: Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Background imageFrench Collection: Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers

Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers. Sphinxs at base and exotic animals, from Louis XIV collection of jewels

Background imageFrench Collection: Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c. 1500. Charles can be seen writing

Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c. 1500. Charles can be seen writing
Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c.1500. Charles can be seen writing inside the Tower of London. He was the last of the French courtly poets

Background imageFrench Collection: Chinon, France - the bridge over the River Vienne at Chinon, in the Loire Valley

Chinon, France - the bridge over the River Vienne at Chinon, in the Loire Valley, looking toward the medieval town. 25 February 1929

Background imageFrench Collection: M Jules Cambon, French diplomat. 24 November 1924

M Jules Cambon, French diplomat. 24 November 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Aerial Derby at Hendon Louis Noel 1872 - late 1920s

Aerial Derby at Hendon Louis Noel 1872 - late 1920s

Background imageFrench Collection: M Henri Beraud, French journalist and novelist. 30 October 1924

M Henri Beraud, French journalist and novelist. 30 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Maurice Herbette, French diplomat and Ambassador. 28 October 1924

Maurice Herbette, French diplomat and Ambassador. 28 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Cheese stall in market in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, selling inter al. Pont

Cheese stall in market in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, selling inter al. Pont l Eveque, Valenncay Fermier, Picodon Fermier, Epoisses Affin?e, Fromage Affin?e au Marc, Chimay Trappiste, Pav

Background imageFrench Collection: Freshly baked pains au chocolat outside French patisserie, JJ Lenoir, in Valbonne

Freshly baked pains au chocolat outside French patisserie, JJ Lenoir, in Valbonne, south of France. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageFrench Collection: President Lebrun distributes New Year gifts to children. To celebrate the New Year

President Lebrun distributes New Year gifts to children. To celebrate the New Year, President Lebrun of France and Madame Lebrun distributed toys to Paris school children at the Elysees Palace

Background imageFrench Collection: The Railway Bridge at Argenteuil, c. 1873-4 (oil on canvas) Artist Monet, Claude

The Railway Bridge at Argenteuil, c. 1873-4 (oil on canvas) Artist Monet, Claude
The Railway Bridge at Argenteuil, c.1873-4 (oil on canvas) Artist Monet, Claude (1840-1926) Location Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageFrench Collection: Edisons system of telephones for trains enroute

Edisons system of telephones for trains enroute. An employee receiving a message in the interior of a railway carriage. 1886

Background imageFrench Collection: Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 65

Background imageFrench Collection: The Sun King, Coat of Arms, from a balcony in the Place Vendome, Paris. Ornately

The Sun King, Coat of Arms, from a balcony in the Place Vendome, Paris. Ornately decorated with an emblem of Louis XIV. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, back cover

Background imageFrench Collection: Bust of Louis XV (1710-1774), King of France from 1715, by Lambert Sigisbert Adam Le Vau

Bust of Louis XV (1710-1774), King of France from 1715, by Lambert Sigisbert Adam Le Vau, (1612-1670) French School. Madam de Pompadour by Nancy Mitford, page 44

Background imageFrench Collection: Book with Pompadours Arms, 18th century, French. 1787

Book with Pompadours Arms, 18th century, French. 1787

Background imageFrench Collection: Louis XIV stirrups. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 209

Louis XIV stirrups. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 209

Background imageFrench Collection: Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century

Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century
Isabella of France (c.1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century. 12844

Background imageFrench Collection: Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs

Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs, acanthus leaf decoration, french sphinxes at corners. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 176

Background imageFrench Collection: Battle of Hastings

Battle of Hastings

Background imageFrench Collection: I am ready A French recruiting poster

I am ready A French recruiting poster

Background imageFrench Collection: Suzanne Lenglen with a dozen tennis rackets off for a day in the country. Mademoiselle

Suzanne Lenglen with a dozen tennis rackets off for a day in the country. Mademoiselle Suzanne Lenglen, the former world tennis champion took with her a dozen tennis rackets when she left her London

Background imageFrench Collection: French olive bread with tomatoes and cheese in basket in gentle warmth of spring

French olive bread with tomatoes and cheese in basket in gentle warmth of spring sunshine credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageFrench Collection: New French Ambassador to Angora. M Albert Sarrand, who has been appointed to the

New French Ambassador to Angora. M Albert Sarrand, who has been appointed to the French Embassy in Angorra. 6 march 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Nice struck by a hurricane. Seventy people were seriously injured by a hurricane

Nice struck by a hurricane. Seventy people were seriously injured by a hurricane, accompanied by torrential rain, which struck Nice in the south of France

Background imageFrench Collection: The building of the Siene Bridge, Paris. 16 September 1927

The building of the Siene Bridge, Paris. 16 September 1927

Background imageFrench Collection: A heroine in London. Mme Rachel Berendt. 31 January 1929

A heroine in London. Mme Rachel Berendt. 31 January 1929

Background imageFrench Collection: General Joffre. 16 August 1923 Marshal Joseph Jacques C?saire Joffre

General Joffre. 16 August 1923 Marshal Joseph Jacques C?saire Joffre

Background imageFrench Collection: M De Fleurian the French Ambassador 24 August 1925

M De Fleurian the French Ambassador 24 August 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Bordeaux. The Pey - Berland Tower. 12 April 1928

Bordeaux. The Pey - Berland Tower. 12 April 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Edouard Marie Herriot, French Radical politiican. 30 October 1924

Edouard Marie Herriot, French Radical politiican. 30 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: M Jean Durand, France new Minister of Agriculture. 22 April 1925

M Jean Durand, France new Minister of Agriculture. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Alexandre Millerand, French socialist politician. 30 October 1924

M Alexandre Millerand, French socialist politician. 30 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: French and Belgian Premiers at Wembley. M Herriot and M Theunis, the French

French and Belgian Premiers at Wembley. M Herriot and M Theunis, the French and Belgian Premiers, with other members of the Inter Allied Conference, visiting the Empire exhibition. 19 July 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Echo of Americas bygone war. Lafayettes great grandson, the Count de Chambrun

Echo of Americas bygone war. Lafayettes great grandson, the Count de Chambrun, who is the French Charge d Affaires, delivering an address at the celebrations in Union Square, New York

Background imageFrench Collection: Boulogne Sur Mer, showing the harbour. 1 December 1928

Boulogne Sur Mer, showing the harbour. 1 December 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Mme Rostand, President of the Paris anti - shingle club. 4 April 1925

Mme Rostand, President of the Paris anti - shingle club. 4 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Frances most famous engineer ill. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Eiffel Tower

Frances most famous engineer ill. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Eiffel Tower and of the framework for the colossal Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour, who is suffering from influenza

Background imageFrench Collection: M de Monzie, new French Minister of Finance, being interviewed by Jouranlists in Paris

M de Monzie, new French Minister of Finance, being interviewed by Jouranlists in Paris. 4 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Pierre Laval, Frances new Minister of Public Works. 22 April 1925

M Pierre Laval, Frances new Minister of Public Works. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Place de L etoile. 1 November 1928

Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Place de L etoile. 1 November 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris seen from the air. Showing the district of Montmartre with the Church of

Paris seen from the air. Showing the district of Montmartre with the Church of the Sacre Coeur perched on the famous hill. 2 November 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris as seen from the air. Showing Montmartre with the Church of the Sacre Coeur

Paris as seen from the air. Showing Montmartre with the Church of the Sacre Coeur perched on the famous hill. 2 November 1928



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