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Buryat mechanics making "burkhanov" - Buryat goods, 1895-1939. Creator: L Veniukov
Buryat mechanics making "burkhanov" - Buryat goods, 1895-1939. This collection includes more than two hundred photographs taken during scientific expeditions into the most remote wilderness

"Game and Fruit" by W. Duffield, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
"Game and Fruit" by W. Duffield, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Engraving of a painting. This picture gives evidence of increasing inventive power

The Royal Academy Prize-painting, Trial Scene in "The Merchant of Venice", by A. B. Donaldson, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The medal for historical painting has been awarded to Mr

A Buriat Shooting a Bow, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
A Buriat Shooting a Bow, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman with mirrors
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Philippines - Gaddang or Gaddane tribe with weapons
c.1890s South East Asia - Philippines - member of the Gaddang or Gaddane tribe with weapons

c. 1880s India - woman beggar and children
c. 1880s India - image from an album of Indian types and trades designed to illustrate India to a British viewer - beggar woman and children

Sami people Lappland, Lapland, family group
19th century vintage photograph: Sami people Lappland, Lapland, family group

Boy, child fakir, India
19th century vintage photograph: Boy, child fakir, India

Carved Figure, Mandalay, Myanmar (formerly Burma), South East Asia
This decorative wooden figure, intended for the European market, is decorated with sequins, inlaid glass and gilt relief lacquer (Hman Si Shwe Cha)

The Young Mechanic, 1848 (oil on canvas)
3432819 The Young Mechanic, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Allen (1810-90); 102.24u81.76 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

The Dancing Bear, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Dancing Bear, 1901. The Brave Little Tailor or The Valiant Little Tailor or The Gallant Tailor, is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm

Overhead view of colored powders for textile dyes in the street markets, Morocco

Tanned animal skins hanging to dry in the old tannery of Fez, Morocco

High angle view of man working at the vats of colours in the tannery of Fes, Morocco

Men working with skins in traditional Moroccan leather tanneries, Fes, Morocco

Young man playing ice hockey on frozen Lake Sils at sunset, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland (MR)

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting, India
3609730 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement
3782716 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

Shri Lord Shree Nathji Or Shreenathji at Nathdwara Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing
3609925 Shri Lord Shree Nathji Or Shreenathji at Nathdwara Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement
3782472 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

Shri Bankey Bihari Miniature Painting, Vrindavan, Mathura, India
3609924 Shri Bankey Bihari Miniature Painting, Vrindavan, Mathura, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Peru, Sacred valley, detail of looming machine processing alpaca wool
2040-210213-01

Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo)
6330324 Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); (add.info.: Florence, Italy, 1790 A self-portrait by French portrait artist Elisabeth Le Brun)

Black and white print portrait of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman, masseur
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman, parasol
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Late 19th century - young Japanese women playing game
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman, hair down
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

1940s East Africa - street scene, Nairobi, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

c. 1880s India - fakir or holyman, beggar
c. 1880s India - image from an album of Indian types and trades designed to illustrate India to a British viewer - fakir or holy man

Market place in Jaffa, Palestine, Israel Holy Land
19th century vintage photograph: Market place in Jaffa, Palestine, Israel Holy Land

Rodeo - Carl Olson on Rimrock - Pendleton Round-up
Rodeo Rider - Carl Olson (1914-1982) on Rimrock - Pendleton Round-up - 1948 - Oregon, USA. He was the World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider in 1947 with an astonishing $8

Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, 1717
Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, le jeu royal de la passe, designed for Louis XV in 1717. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Man playing tennis, (B&W)
Easy Retouch, full length, arm extended, bending down, standing, playing, mid adult, 30s, 30-35 years, men, mid adult men, adults only, only men, one person, skill, smiling, weekend activities

Bristol City football manager Allan Dicks with Scotts Amazing Sea Lions at a photocall at Ashton Gate. Also in the picture are players Kevin Mabbutt, Trevor Tainton and John Shaw October 1978

Bristol City football player Kevin Mabbutt heads the ball to a sea lion at a photocall at Ashton Gate October 1978

Bobby Charlton (ex England and Manchester United footballer) pictured during one of his football school events, this time at Prenton Park, Merseyside

Bobby Charlton, (right) ex football player for Manchester United and England in the 1950s and 1960s, pictured during one of his Soccer Schools

Steeplejacks repairing the spire on Salisbury Cathedral. April 1985 P005207

Ghent (Gand), Belgium - Statue of / Monument to Lievin Bauwens (by sculptor Pieter De Vigne)
Ghent (Gand), Belgium - Statue of/Monument to Lievin Bauwens (by sculptor Pieter De Vigne) in the Lieven Bauwensplein Square

Outside Half Hanger, Hanging Guard, Inside Half Hanger, September 1, 1798

A Cloisonne Vase for the Emperor, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Cloisonne Vase for the Emperor, 1910. An artisan working during the Meiji Era (1868-1912). From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co

RF- Domestic pig (Sus domestica) swimming in sea. Exuma Cays, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean. This family of pigs live on this beach in the Bahamas and enjoy swimming in the sea

RF- Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) female feeding in flight on Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata). Gila National Forest, New Mexico, USA. August

Black-striped capuchin (Sapajus libidinosus) using rock as a tool to break open palm nut, Parnaiba Headwaters National Park, Piaui, Brazil. August

Three Brown-hooded Parrots (Pyrilia haematotis) one taking off from branch, in the rain Laguna del Lagarto, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Child prodigy who emigrated to America from Germany

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"Unleashing the Power of Skill: From Philip Neri to Margot Fonteyn" In the serene Village green cricket grounds of Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, skill takes center stage as players showcase their batting and bowling prowess. Amidst the chaos of war, women in the First World War found solace and purpose through their remarkable skills displayed during Women's Institute activities. Fencing positions poised with precision - a true testament to the artistry and expertise required to master this elegant sport. Balancing rocks on driftwood against a backdrop of the vast sea symbolizes not only nature's harmony but also highlights an individual's ability to achieve balance through skillful patience. Unconventional yet empowering - witness a Ju-Jitsu suffragette demonstrating her self-defense skills, breaking stereotypes while fighting for equality. The strategic game of Go comes alive as three Japanese Geisha girls engage in intense concentration and mental agility while showcasing their mastery over this ancient board game. Legends come alive as Herne the Hunter roams through folklore embodying unparalleled hunting skills passed down through generations. Hockey enthusiasts mesmerize with footwork that rivals ballet dancers' gracefulness while displaying dribbling and passing techniques that leave opponents astounded. Scaling new heights both physically and mentally, rock climbers conquer uncharted territories above Llanberis Pass – pushing boundaries with every first ascent they make. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn epitomizes elegance personified as she gracefully glides across stages worldwide – her impeccable technique captivating audiences for decades.