Description

Two monks present silkworms smuggled from China to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian

Bronze statue of Science

is leading Stirling Moss driving the Lotus during the Italian Grand Prix in Monza

Two groups of a woman and two children gleaning

Poleyns mb-code U1515490 Two monks present silkworms smuggledPoleyns, 15th century, (1910). Poleyns, a type of pointed shoe, from the reign of Edward IV (1461 1483), showing construction. They are open down the sides, with the sole strengthened by cross pieces. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).

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