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Franz Liszt at 30 Years of AgeHungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) at the age of 30. Original Artwork: Reproduced from a daguerreotype, the first commercially successful photographic process
Dylan Thomas10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub
Italian DictatorNovember 1923: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945), wearing a national malitia uniform. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Graham Greene14th 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)
Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Brontecirca 1834: English writers Anne, Emily and Charlotte Bronte
Leonard BernsteinAmerican composer Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990), writer of symphonic music as well as Broadway shows. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)
Ludwig Van BeethovenGerman composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827). Original Artwork: Portrait August von Kloeber (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova1924: Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era. (Photo by James Abbe/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Benito Mussolini Portrait 192512th November 1925: Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945). (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Guy The Gorilla, Regents Park Zoo4th 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'
Agatha Christiecirca 1925: English novelist Agatha Christie (1891 - 1976). (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
T T Photographer9th 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)
Cupid & Psychecirca 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
Charlotte Brontecirca 1840: English novelist Charlotte Bronte (1816 - 1855). Original Artwork: Portrait by Thompson. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Pavlova In GiselleRussian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931) performs in a production of Giselle. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Franklin Roosevelt1936: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) the 32nd President of the United States from 1933-45
Dulux Dog Drunk22nd 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
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
Leonard Bernstein20th February 1970: American composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990). (Photo by William H. Alden/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Russian Ballet Dancer Anna PavlovaRussian 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
President Rooseveltcirca 1942: Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945), the 32nd President of the United States of America. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India
Duke Ellington in London6th October 1958: American big band leader and legendary jazz pianist Duke Ellington (1899 - 1974), in London. (Photo by Reg Davis/Express/Getty Images)
President Roosevelt29th 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)
President Roosevelt16th June 1936: American president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Lips of Sixteen Hollywood Actresses(Original Caption) 9/1/35-Hollywood, California: Lips reveal character says Warner Bros. lipreader
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
Old lead letters forming the word Podcast
Old lead type for letterpress printing
Victor Hugo4th March 1868: French poet, author and leader of the French Romantic movement Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885). (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
William Hogarth Characters and CaricaturesVintage engraving of William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures
Thomas EdisonThomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor of the carbon telephone transmitter (1877), phonograph (1878), and incandescent lamp with carbon filament (1879)
King Kong1933: 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)
Chimpanzees as policemenUNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
Tennessee Williams23rd 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
TT Race Finish28th June 1912: Ed Kickham finishing first at the Isle of Man Junior Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
George Bernard Shaw30th July 1949: 93-year-old Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) sitting in his neighbours garden in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire
Maugham Plays Bridge27th November 1953: English novelist William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965), the guest of honour at a bridge party at Crockfords Club, contemplates his hand
Fox And HoundsNovember 1851: A Victorian hunting party from The life of the late John Mylton (1608 - 1674) by Charles Apperley or Nimrod
Rudolph Valentinocirca 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)
Franklin D Roosevelt19th January 1938: United States president Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) addressing a press conference. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
LassieThe 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
Gladstones Housecirca 1890: Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, North Wales, home of British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898). (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet
Signal flag for the letter N, international maritime signal flag, international code of signals
Bernstein8th December 1966: US composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990) conducting. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)
Benny GoodmanAmerican jazz clarinettist and band leader Benny Goodman (1909 - 1986). Original Publication: People Disc - HF0341 (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)
Copland ConductsAmerican composer Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990). (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)
Igor StravinskyRussian composer and condutor, Igor Stravinsky (1882 -1971)
Franklin Roosevelt1941: American statesman and the 32nd President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Tennessee WilliamsUS playwright Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983) reclining with a glass. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Cartland In Dress1930: Mrs A G McCorquodale, aka English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000), wearing an evening dress. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)
Bannister On Bike14th July 1951: British athlete Roger Bannister cycling through Oxford. He later became the first athlete to run a mile in less than 4 minutes
Benny Goodman24th 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)
Female Nudecirca 1930: A close-up of the wife of photographer Chaloner Woods striking a pose for her husband. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)
The word FAQ, made of old lead type
The word sale, made of old lead type
Edwin Booth in Costume as HamletStage actor Edwin Booth plays the title role in Hamlet
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
Cast of Mission ImpossibleMission Impossible television series ran from 1966 to 1973
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
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
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
Cordelia Leans Over The Ailing LearBy: William Shakespeare
Santa Claus With Mythical Characters(Original Caption) Picture shows Santa Claus the toyman. Undated engraving by A. Forestier
Title Page from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel DefoeTitle page for DeFoe's Robinson Crusoe. Woodcut, English, 18th century BPA2 #559
Marie Burk Berger As Electra(Original Caption) Marie Burk Berger as Electra. Photo, 1909
Actor Charlie Chaplin in Costume(Original Caption) Charlie Chaplin in typical hobo attire with hat and cane
Amos And Andy Playing Cards(Original Caption) 2/15/30: "Amos and Andy, " famous characters of the radio, playing cards
Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula(Original Caption) Bela Lugosi as Dracula. Head and shoulders photograph. Undated
Boris Karloff as the MummyBoris Karloff in the 1932 motion picture The Mummy
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
Boris Karloff (Franken..) Cutting Cake(Original Caption) 12/3/1938-Hollywood, CA: In his makeup as the monster "Frankenstein
Tarzan, Jane, Boy, and ChimpMaureen 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
Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes n The Hound of the Baskervilles
Man In Cart With Donkey(Original Caption) 2/6/1941-Ireland: Picturesque characters are plentiful in Ireland, North or South
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
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
Peter Pan -- Hook Or Me This TimePeter Pan and Captain Hook
Portrait Of Mr. Punch Puppet(Original Caption) Punch: Portrait of Mr. Punch Puppet Play for children. Frequently given on the streets of Europe
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
Illus Of Scene In Merchant Of VeniceScene from The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare