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Poppy coloured amaryllis, a native of Cape of Good Hope, Amaryllis venusta.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical

Striped-flower d wood sorrel with pink and white flowers, native of Africa, Oxalis versicolor.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William

Columbo or calumba plant, Cocculus palmatus.. Illustration drawn by Mrs. C. Telfair and Professor Bojer, engraved by Swan

Hedychium acuminatum.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830

Sweet granadilla or grenadia, Passiflora ligularis.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Long-stalked sisyrinchium, Solenomelus pedunculatus or Sisyrinchium pedunculatum.. Illustration by R. K. Greville, engraved by Swan

Sago cycas or narrow-leaved cycas, Cycas revoluta.. Illustration by Fr. Hyde Esq. engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830

Slender penstemon, Penstemon gracilis.. Illustration by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1829

Helianthus pubescens, Illinois sunflower from the southern states of the US.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Banksia integrifolia, entire-leaved banksia with two flowers and bracteae, native to Australia.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Scilla esculenta, esculent squill or camass with white flowers.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827

Mirbelia grandiflora, large-flowered mirbelia with yellow and scarlet flowers from Australia.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Angular-leaved downy naranjilla, with attractive deep green and purple foliage, Solanum quitense.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Acacia mucronata, Mucronated acacia or narrow-leaf wattle with pale yellow flowers.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Single white-flowered camellia, Camellia japonica flore simplici albo.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827

Varieties of picotees or fringed carnations, salmon-pink, lilac blue, Dianthus caryophyllus.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Many-leaved liparis orchid, Liparis foliosa, with pale-greenish yellow flowers from Mauritius.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Large-flowered marsh ox-eye, Pyrethrum uligonosum.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, 1827

Handsome pinnate-leaved mutisia, Mutisia speciosa, from Brazil.. Drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, 1827

Crocus-leav d ixia with purple flowers, native of Spain and Italy, Ixia bulbocodium.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Asiatic globe flower with deep yellow flower, native of Siberia and Cappadocia, Trollius asiaticus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William

Beautiful cistus with vivid yellow flowers decorated with crimson, Cistus formosus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical

Rasp-leaved geranium with pink and purple flowers, native of the Cape, Geranium radula.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtiss

Common jonquil with vivid yellow flowers, bulb and roots, native of Spain, Narcissus jonquilla.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtiss

Pyramidal watsonia (dwarf gladiolus), native to South Africa, Gladiolus pyramidatus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Eatable physalis, Cape gooseberry or Little lantern, Physalis edulis.. The fruit is eatable, agreeably acid and sweet, and has a fragrant odour, something between a mixture of apple and melon

Rose-coloured ixia from South Africa, Ixia latifolia (Ixia capillaris).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine

Brown-stalked magnolia with scarlet and orange flowers, native of China, Magnolia fuscata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Deep blood-colored potentilla, Potentilla atro-sanguinea.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, 1826

New Holland cassia, Cassia australis.. Illustration by Miss C.M. Curtis (Samuels daughter), engraved by Weddell. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtiss The Curtis Botanical Magazine

Large-flowered dames violet Hesperis grandiflora.. Illustration by Sowerby, one of the famous dynasty of natural history illustrators founded by James Sowerby

Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman
A scene from Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman, at the Comedy Theatre, London. Based on the stories by E.W.Hornung, the play showed a series of incidents in the life of the gentleman thief

Photograph of Sergeant Herbert Gibson. A collection of humourous drawings sent by Bert to his girlfriend, Cissi Bell, who lived at 5 Curtis Road, Fenham, Newcastle on Tyne. They never married

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ROOSEVELT FAMILY, 1933. Anna Eleanor and Curtis, grandchildren of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, play on a slide in front of the White House. Photograph, 1933

CURTIS AND ZIMBALIST, 1943. Patron of the arts Mary Louise Curtis Bok and violinist Efrem Zimbalist, following their wedding ceremony in Rockport, Maine. Photograph, 1943

CURTIS LEMAY (1906-1990). American general. Photograph, 2 July 1945

ROOSEVELT CHILDREN, c1904. Quentin, Archie, and Nicholas, sons of Theodore Roosevelt, with journalist Walter Russell, burying a dog in sand at Sagamore Hill. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1904

DRAFT LOTTERY, 1972. Director of the Selective Service System, Curtis Tarr, turning the drum containing draft numbers at the annual draft lottery in Washington, D.C

INDIAN BAND, 1929. Vice President Charles Curtis with the the United States Indian Band on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1929

SIOUX PIPE BAGS, c1908. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1908

APACHE MEDICINE CAP, c1907. A medicine cap and fetish used by an Apache medicine man. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1907

INUIT SLED, c1929. An Inuit sled at Nunivak Island, Alaska. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1929

POMO DANCER, c1924. A Pomo Native American from California in traditional dance costume. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1924

DUGOUT CANOE, c1923. A Klamath Native American in a dugout canoe resting in a field of great yellow water lilies used as food in the Klamath Basin area of Oregon. Photograph by Edward S

YUROK CANOE, c1923. A Yurok Native American fisherman in a canoe on the Trinity River. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1923

ALASKA: KAYAK, c1929. Kayak with seal hunting equipment, Nunivak Island, Alaska. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1929

HUPA: FEMALE SHAMAN. A portrait of the principal female shaman of the Hupa, North America. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1923

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"Curtis: A Journey Through Time and Artistry" Step into the world of Curtis, where history, culture, and nature intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the mesmerizing artwork of Alan John Ainsworth depicting Curtis Steigers in 2014 to Edward S. Curtis' iconic photograph of Cheyenne Chief Two Moons in 1910, this collection takes us on an exploration through time. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Native American tribes as we encounter Sitting Bear - Arikara by John Andrew & Son in 1908 and witness six tribal chiefs adorned in ceremonial attire captured by Edward S. Curtis himself around 1900. Each image tells a story of resilience, strength, and tradition that continues to inspire generations. But our journey doesn't stop there; it transcends boundaries into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with a publicity still from Billy Wilder's timeless film "Some Like It Hot" (1959). As we marvel at the talent behind the camera, we also delve into nature's wonders – from vibrant dahlias to Oregon grape and bearded ladies slipper orchids – reminding us of Earth's breathtaking beauty. The allure extends further as we encounter unique species like Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa or mole cricket alongside majestic plants such as Male Shield ferns and Horn-bearing datura. And just when you think you've seen it all, behold the awe-inspiring Double coconut palm tree found only on Seychelles-Island. Curtis invites us to appreciate artistry across various mediums while celebrating diversity both within cultures and ecosystems alike. So join us on this extraordinary voyage through time, where each image unveils a new chapter filled with wonderment and discovery.