Look at me. I am the saint now

Medieval Gold Heart-shaped Brooch with sword clasp, c. 1400

Pearly Ram, pendant jewel Possibly made in New Spain, 16th century (British Museum)

Helmet (zischägge) for a Winged Hussar; Culture: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth; Place of origin: Poland; Date: c. 18th century AD; Collection: Wawel Royal Castle State Art Collection.

Vittore Carpaccio The Virgin Reading, c. 1505 (National Gallery of Art, Washington)

Mary Queen of Scots returned to Scotland on this day in 1561 after spending 13 years in France. This silver testoon coin was minted soon after her return home. This specimen from the Hunterian collection is one of the best preserved in existence.

The boy who was the model for the image in the famous "Bubbles" advert for Pears' soap went on to be deputy director of naval intelligence in the First World War and later oversaw military evacuations from Western France in 1940.

Yachting ensemble, 1897. Preservation Society of Newport County.

16thC Jewish wedding ring. The centre or summit which is generally occupied by the tower, has in its place a large shield in the form of a heart with the inscription in Hebrew Mazel-touv/Mausselauf, "Joy be with you," or "Good luck to you". (British Museum)

The Novice, by English painter James Sant (1856). Harris Museum & Art Gallery.

Classic #PONT from 15 February 1939: POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS - LIFE IN THE FLAT ABOVE #noise #flats #Neighbours

Another favourite style of mine and here a rarity of a survival, an early #1790s ribbed silk caraco jacket. It is short and might have been described, a little hysterically at the time, as mannish. It is brilliant and beautiful. Sold via KerryTaylorAuctions #fashionhistory

Christ Measuring the Globe, 1460/1470 (National Gallery of Art, Washington)

Melbourne Pat Rodgers for La Petite, 165 Collins Street. EVening Dress, c. 1958 Silk, cotton, tulle, glass (beads), plastic (sequins), metal #FashionHistory

#CallotSoeurs always bring the #frockingFabulous, and this is no exception. #Fashionhistory of c.1911, via the Met.

2,000 year-old leather baby boot from Vindolanda Roman fort on the northern frontier of ‘Britannia’. So small it’s unlikely the owner did much walking in it! Found in the residence of the fort commander and his wife Sulpicia Lepidina, it possibly belonged to one of their

Up there with the wonkiest features in the Hall… the doorway between the Red Room and Marble Room has now been carefully supported! 😊 It was still structurally moving, but don’t worry, we’ve kept its wonderfully crooked character!

Admittedly, Alice’s new boyfriend wasn’t much to look at, but he was an absolute killer on the dance floor - 15th century, BnF, Ms. Français 995, f. 25v

Good morning – our 17th century banners are bursting with dazzling colour today on Copenhagen Street in Worcester, brightening even the greyest morning.

For a sunny #FindsFriday a lovely pair of ancient Egyptian ‘flip-flops’ still looking remarkably wearable after 3,400 years! Found in 1905 in the tomb of Yuya and Thuya in the Valley of the Kings. Egyptian Museum, Cairo 📷 by me #Archaeology