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A collection of vintage illustrations, taken from books published between the 18th century and the first quarter of the 20th century. 
- Isn’t Emily Firkinson a darling, Reginald?
- A-ahem-no doubt. I can’t say much for her singing, you know!
- Ah! but she’s so good and true - a perfect angel! I’ve known her all my life. I want you to promise me something, Reginald.
- Certainly, my love.
- If I should die young and you should marry again, promise, oh! promise me that it shall be Emily Firkinson!
George Du Maurier, from English society, New York, 1897.
(Source: archive.org)
Study of a head in Hermia and Helena.
Edward J. Poynter, from Drawings of Sir E. J. Poynter, by Malcolm Bell, London, New York, 1905.
(Source: archive.org)
Study for Storm nymphs (2).
Edward J. Poynter, from Drawings of Sir E. J. Poynter, by Malcolm Bell, London, New York, 1905.
(Source: archive.org)
Study for Storm nymphs.
Edward J. Poynter, from Drawings of Sir E. J. Poynter, by Malcolm Bell, London, New York, 1905.
(Source: archive.org)
Study for The Queen of Sheba.
Edward J. Poynter, from Drawings of Sir E. J. Poynter, by Malcolm Bell, London, New York, 1905.
(Source: archive.org)
Study for the science certificate, South Kensington.
Edward J. Poynter, from Drawings of Sir E. J. Poynter, by Malcolm Bell, London, New York, 1905.
(Source: archive.org)
Study for The cup of Tantalus.
Edward J. Poynter, from Drawings of Sir E. J. Poynter, by Malcolm Bell, London, New York, 1905.
(Source: archive.org)
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