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Background imageCharacter Collection: Franz Liszt at 30 Years of Age

Franz Liszt at 30 Years of Age
Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) at the age of 30. Original Artwork: Reproduced from a daguerreotype, the first commercially successful photographic process

Background imageCharacter Collection: Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

Background imageCharacter Collection: Italian Dictator

Italian Dictator
November 1923: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945), wearing a national malitia uniform. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Graham Greene

Graham Greene
14th August 1954: English novelist and playwright Graham Greene (1904-1991). Original Publication: Picture Post - 7239 - Graham Greene - pub. 1954 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Bronte

Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Bronte
circa 1834: English writers Anne, Emily and Charlotte Bronte

Background imageCharacter Collection: Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein
American composer Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990), writer of symphonic music as well as Broadway shows. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Ludwig Van Beethoven

Ludwig Van Beethoven
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827). Original Artwork: Portrait August von Kloeber (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova

Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
1924: Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era. (Photo by James Abbe/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Benito Mussolini Portrait 1925

Benito Mussolini Portrait 1925
12th November 1925: Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945). (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Guy The Gorilla, Regents Park Zoo

Guy The Gorilla, Regents Park Zoo
4th November 1974: A close-up of Guy, the best remembered gorilla who lived at Regents Park Zoo. He arrived on 5 November 1947, Guy Fawkes Day, hence his name ‘Guy'

Background imageCharacter Collection: Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie
circa 1925: English novelist Agatha Christie (1891 - 1976). (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: T T Photographer

T T Photographer
9th June 1951: Don Price taking photos, with a Speed Graphic camera, of the TT race by standing on a Matchless 500 Twin motorcycle. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Cupid & Psyche

Cupid & Psyche
circa 1890: Psyche, a beautiful princess in Roman mythology, with her lover Cupid, the god of love. Psyche was made immortal by Jupiter, king of the gods

Background imageCharacter Collection: Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Bronte
circa 1840: English novelist Charlotte Bronte (1816 - 1855). Original Artwork: Portrait by Thompson. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Pavlova In Giselle

Pavlova In Giselle
Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931) performs in a production of Giselle. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin Roosevelt
1936: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) the 32nd President of the United States from 1933-45

Background imageCharacter Collection: Dulux Dog Drunk

Dulux Dog Drunk
22nd August 1972: Dash, the famous old English sheep dog who has starred in the Dulux paint commercials for 12 years at the reception held in honour of his retirement

Background imageCharacter Collection: Cheshire Cat on tree illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)

Cheshire Cat on tree illustration, (Alices Adventures in Wonderland)
Page scanned from an original book dated 1866, this is a colour illustration by John Tenniel from Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland

Background imageCharacter Collection: Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein
20th February 1970: American composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990). (Photo by William H. Alden/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova

Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era, wearing a pleated dress without a corset for complete freedom of movement

Background imageCharacter Collection: President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt
circa 1942: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945), the 32nd President of the United States of America. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India

Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India

Background imageCharacter Collection: Duke Ellington in London

Duke Ellington in London
6th October 1958: American big band leader and legendary jazz pianist Duke Ellington (1899 - 1974), in London. (Photo by Reg Davis/Express/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt
29th December 1941: American president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, (1882-1945) sitting at the desk of his executive office in the White House. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt
16th June 1936: American president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Lips of Sixteen Hollywood Actresses

Lips of Sixteen Hollywood Actresses
(Original Caption) 9/1/35-Hollywood, California: Lips reveal character says Warner Bros. lipreader

Background imageCharacter Collection: Irene Ryan as Granny from The Beverly Hillbillies

Irene Ryan as Granny from The Beverly Hillbillies
(Original Caption) Close-up of Irene Ryan as "Granny" from the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies." Ca. 1960s

Background imageCharacter Collection: Old lead letters forming the word Podcast

Old lead letters forming the word Podcast

Background imageCharacter Collection: Old lead type for letterpress printing

Old lead type for letterpress printing

Background imageCharacter Collection: Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo
4th March 1868: French poet, author and leader of the French Romantic movement Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885). (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures

William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures

Background imageCharacter Collection: Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor of the carbon telephone transmitter (1877), phonograph (1878), and incandescent lamp with carbon filament (1879)

Background imageCharacter Collection: King Kong

King Kong
1933: The giant ape, star of the Radio Picture King Kong, shown in comparison to eight normal sized apes, to emphasize its colossal size. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Chimpanzees as policemen

Chimpanzees as policemen
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams
23rd March 1965: Tennessee Williams, born Thomas Lanier (1911 - 1983), American playwright, in London to attend the first night of Night Of The Iguana at the Savoy Theatre

Background imageCharacter Collection: TT Race Finish

TT Race Finish
28th June 1912: Ed Kickham finishing first at the Isle of Man Junior Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw
30th July 1949: 93-year-old Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) sitting in his neighbours garden in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire

Background imageCharacter Collection: Maugham Plays Bridge

Maugham Plays Bridge
27th November 1953: English novelist William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965), the guest of honour at a bridge party at Crockfords Club, contemplates his hand

Background imageCharacter Collection: Fox And Hounds

Fox And Hounds
November 1851: A Victorian hunting party from The life of the late John Mylton (1608 - 1674) by Charles Apperley or Nimrod

Background imageCharacter Collection: Rudolph Valentino

Rudolph Valentino
circa 1924: Rudolph Valentino (1895 - 1926) the screen name of Rodolpho d Antonguolla, the Italian-American leading man and great romantic idol. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Franklin D Roosevelt

Franklin D Roosevelt
19th January 1938: United States president Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) addressing a press conference. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Lassie

Lassie
The famous dog, Lassie, who appeared in many childrens adventure films. A number of dogs appeared in the role of Lassie over the years, though the public never seemed to spot the difference

Background imageCharacter Collection: Gladstones House

Gladstones House
circa 1890: Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, North Wales, home of British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898). (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet

At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet

Background imageCharacter Collection: Signal flag for the letter N, international maritime signal flag

Signal flag for the letter N, international maritime signal flag, international code of signals

Background imageCharacter Collection: Bernstein

Bernstein
8th December 1966: US composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990) conducting. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman
American jazz clarinettist and band leader Benny Goodman (1909 - 1986). Original Publication: People Disc - HF0341 (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Copland Conducts

Copland Conducts
American composer Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990). (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Igor Stravinsky

Igor Stravinsky
Russian composer and condutor, Igor Stravinsky (1882 -1971)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

Background imageCharacter Collection: Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin Roosevelt
1941: American statesman and the 32nd President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams
US playwright Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983) reclining with a glass. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Cartland In Dress

Cartland In Dress
1930: Mrs A G McCorquodale, aka English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000), wearing an evening dress. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Graham Greene

Graham Greene
14th August 1954: English novelist and playwright Graham Greene (1904-1991). Original Publication: Picture Post - 7239 - Graham Greene - pub. 1954 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Bannister On Bike

Bannister On Bike
14th July 1951: British athlete Roger Bannister cycling through Oxford. He later became the first athlete to run a mile in less than 4 minutes

Background imageCharacter Collection: Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman
24th June 1959: Benny Goodman (1909 - 1986), the American clarinettist and band leader known as the King Of Swing, at the Savoy Hotel during a short holiday. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: Female Nude

Female Nude
circa 1930: A close-up of the wife of photographer Chaloner Woods striking a pose for her husband. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Background imageCharacter Collection: The word FAQ, made of old lead type

The word FAQ, made of old lead type

Background imageCharacter Collection: The word sale, made of old lead type

The word sale, made of old lead type

Background imageCharacter Collection: Edwin Booth in Costume as Hamlet

Edwin Booth in Costume as Hamlet
Stage actor Edwin Booth plays the title role in Hamlet

Background imageCharacter Collection: Uncle Sam and Don Quixote Face Off on Cuba

Uncle Sam and Don Quixote Face Off on Cuba
(Original Caption) German cartoon from April 1898. Uncle Sam and Don Quixote, who represents Spain, face off while stepping on the island of Cuba

Background imageCharacter Collection: Cast of Mission Impossible

Cast of Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible television series ran from 1966 to 1973

Background imageCharacter Collection: Baby Snooks Celebrates Her 7Th Birthday

Baby Snooks Celebrates Her 7Th Birthday
(Original Caption) Baby Snooks, created by Fanny Brice (1891-1951) in the 1920's, celebrates her 7th birthday with a big cake. Photograph, 1946

Background imageCharacter Collection: Painted Portrait of Salome W/Platter

Painted Portrait of Salome W/Platter
(Original Caption) Painting by Jules LeFebvre showing Salome holding a platter with a sword resting on it. She is shown in a 3/4 length view. Undated painting

Background imageCharacter Collection: The Riddler Holding Up Test Tubes/Batman

The Riddler Holding Up Test Tubes/Batman
(Original Caption) Scene from the 1960s 20th Century Fox series "Batman, " with the maniacal and ever-giddy Riddler (Frank Gorshin) holding up a test tube for one of his diabolical schemes

Background imageCharacter Collection: Cordelia Leans Over The Ailing Lear

Cordelia Leans Over The Ailing Lear
By: William Shakespeare

Background imageCharacter Collection: Santa Claus With Mythical Characters

Santa Claus With Mythical Characters
(Original Caption) Picture shows Santa Claus the toyman. Undated engraving by A. Forestier

Background imageCharacter Collection: Title Page from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Title Page from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Title page for DeFoe's Robinson Crusoe. Woodcut, English, 18th century BPA2 #559

Background imageCharacter Collection: Marie Burk Berger As Electra

Marie Burk Berger As Electra
(Original Caption) Marie Burk Berger as Electra. Photo, 1909

Background imageCharacter Collection: Actor Charlie Chaplin in Costume

Actor Charlie Chaplin in Costume
(Original Caption) Charlie Chaplin in typical hobo attire with hat and cane

Background imageCharacter Collection: Amos And Andy Playing Cards

Amos And Andy Playing Cards
(Original Caption) 2/15/30: "Amos and Andy, " famous characters of the radio, playing cards

Background imageCharacter Collection: Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula

Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula
(Original Caption) Bela Lugosi as Dracula. Head and shoulders photograph. Undated

Background imageCharacter Collection: Boris Karloff as the Mummy

Boris Karloff as the Mummy
Boris Karloff in the 1932 motion picture The Mummy

Background imageCharacter Collection: Shirley Temple With Two Of Seven Dwarfs

Shirley Temple With Two Of Seven Dwarfs
(Original Caption) 12/23/37-Hollywood, California: Escorted by two of the seven dwarfs that appear in the picture, Shirley Temple, child film star

Background imageCharacter Collection: Boris Karloff (Franken..) Cutting Cake

Boris Karloff (Franken..) Cutting Cake
(Original Caption) 12/3/1938-Hollywood, CA: In his makeup as the monster "Frankenstein

Background imageCharacter Collection: Tarzan, Jane, Boy, and Chimp

Tarzan, Jane, Boy, and Chimp
Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane, Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan, and Johnny Sheffield as Boy, in one of three Tarzan movies they made together from 1939 to 1942

Background imageCharacter Collection: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes

Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes n The Hound of the Baskervilles

Background imageCharacter Collection: Man In Cart With Donkey

Man In Cart With Donkey
(Original Caption) 2/6/1941-Ireland: Picturesque characters are plentiful in Ireland, North or South

Background imageCharacter Collection: World War II Poster with Japanese Caricature

World War II Poster with Japanese Caricature
(Original Caption) 3/23/1942-Santa Monica, CA: Hundreds of posters like this, together with special movies and shop demonstrations

Background imageCharacter Collection: John Barrymore with Actress

John Barrymore with Actress
(Original Caption) John Barrymore in a scene from an unknown film, stands looking out a window, while a female character is behind him resting her cheek on his shoulder. Undated b/w movie still

Background imageCharacter Collection: Peter Pan -- Hook Or Me This Time

Peter Pan -- Hook Or Me This Time
Peter Pan and Captain Hook

Background imageCharacter Collection: Portrait Of Mr. Punch Puppet

Portrait Of Mr. Punch Puppet
(Original Caption) Punch: Portrait of Mr. Punch Puppet Play for children. Frequently given on the streets of Europe

Background imageCharacter Collection: Portait Of Clown George L Fox

Portait Of Clown George L Fox
(Original Caption) George L Fox (1825-1877). The greatest clown of the American stage in his most famous role, Humpty Dumpty, which he performed 1268 times. Undated photograph. BPA2 #4997

Background imageCharacter Collection: Illus Of Scene In Merchant Of Venice

Illus Of Scene In Merchant Of Venice
Scene from The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare



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