2047.—Soldier of Trained Band, 1633
“One of our military [wood-]cuts represents a soldier of the Trained Bands, 1638 (Fig. 2047).” (p. 211)
See Fig. 2046 for more detail. [$]
2048.—Cuirassier, 1645 (From a Specimen at Goodrich Court)
See Fig. 2045. [$]
2049.—Oliverian or Puritan (Jeffrey’s Dresses)
See Fig. 2045.
The Puritan is shown carrying a book, presumably the Bible, as his weapon. [$]
2050.—Helmets, 1645. (From Specimens at Goodrich Court.)
Helmets worn by soldiers in the English Civil War. See Fig. 2045 for details. [$]
2055.—Fair Lemons and Oranges.
A woman with apron tied at her waist carries two baskets, one under her arm and one balanced on her head and resting on top of her broad-brimmed hat; the baskets are filled with fruit. [...] [more...] [$]
2085.—[Samuel] Butler’s House, Pershore
The picture shows the house where Samuel Butler (1613 – 1680), the English poet, was born. It is a farmhouse like many others from the period in England, with a thatched roof and brick chimneys. it has an unevenness that adds a quality of [...] [more...] [$]
2086.—Plan of St. Giles in the Fields.
This plan of the village of St. Giles-in-the-Fields was made in or before 1840, by which time it was already becoming subsumed into London. [more...] [$]
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