Signs 18th century hi-res stock photography and images

BARNET aka CHIPPING BARNET- HIGH BARNET - An old Engraving showing an 18th century game of football (soccer) being played in the market place of Barnet town (now a London borough). Buildings in the scene include the Post Office (same building as the Red Lion Inn) and the Mitre Inn (right) . A third inn sign can be seen in the distance.The building behind the mitre sign served as the Market Hall but burnt down in 1888. Landlord's names on the inn signs are indistinct but appear to be Connor (Mitre) and Wm Broughton (Red Lion). Stock Photo

RM2EWTG3M–BARNET aka CHIPPING BARNET- HIGH BARNET - An old Engraving showing an 18th century game of football (soccer) being played in the market place of Barnet town (now a London borough). Buildings in the scene include the Post Office (same building as the Red Lion Inn) and the Mitre Inn (right) . A third inn sign can be seen in the distance.The building behind the mitre sign served as the Market Hall but burnt down in 1888. Landlord's names on the inn signs are indistinct but appear to be Connor (Mitre) and Wm Broughton (Red Lion).

Cabbalistic Signs and Sigils, 18th Century Stock Photo

RMHRP50H–Cabbalistic Signs and Sigils, 18th Century

Collection of 18th Century signs of the Exchequer. Dated 18th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEMA9–Collection of 18th Century signs of the Exchequer. Dated 18th Century

The Greyhound unusual 18th century painted inn sign Blandford Forum signs pub Dorset England English UK Stock Photo

RMB3N1J9–The Greyhound unusual 18th century painted inn sign Blandford Forum signs pub Dorset England English UK

Button with Signs of the Zodiac, Late 18th century, Wedgwood Manufactory, England, founded 1759, Burslem, Stoneware (jasperware), Diam. 4 cm (1 9/16 in Stock Photo

RM2A2HR3K–Button with Signs of the Zodiac, Late 18th century, Wedgwood Manufactory, England, founded 1759, Burslem, Stoneware (jasperware), Diam. 4 cm (1 9/16 in

Lloyds Bank Sign, original 18th century sign, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England UK signs Stock Photo

RMDA9NJ6–Lloyds Bank Sign, original 18th century sign, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England UK signs

An illustrated 18th-century street sign marks the Josiah Chowning Tavern on Duke of Gloucester Street in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Stock Photo

RMBN819D–An illustrated 18th-century street sign marks the Josiah Chowning Tavern on Duke of Gloucester Street in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.

Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan signs a copy of his thesis on the navigation on the River Thames in the 18th century, during his visit to the National Rowing Museum at Henley. Stock Photo

RMG5DAGD–Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan signs a copy of his thesis on the navigation on the River Thames in the 18th century, during his visit to the National Rowing Museum at Henley.

Isaac Newton (1642-1727). English physicist, astronomer and mathematician. 'Opuscula Mathematica, Philosophica et Philologica'. Volume I: Mathematica. Inside page with mathematical calculations. Published in Lausanne and Geneva, 1744. Newton's original work dates from 1686. Stock Photo

RM2CKE2CW–Isaac Newton (1642-1727). English physicist, astronomer and mathematician. 'Opuscula Mathematica, Philosophica et Philologica'. Volume I: Mathematica. Inside page with mathematical calculations. Published in Lausanne and Geneva, 1744. Newton's original work dates from 1686.

An 18th century wooden tobacco shop sign. Though the figure appears to be a Scotsman in a kilt , it actually represents a native American Indian. Stock Photo

RM2BCP06E–An 18th century wooden tobacco shop sign. Though the figure appears to be a Scotsman in a kilt , it actually represents a native American Indian.

John Hancock signs the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWA6J8–John Hancock signs the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

A typical scene at Temple Bar Gate , the principal ceremonial entrance to the City of London, England in the 18th century. showing the dress of the time, a woman street seller, a soldier and a woman using a sedan chair. More interestingly it shows the grisly macabre sight of CRIMINALS SEVERED HEADS SPIKED ON POLES above the arch. Stock Photo

RMWA7GB6–A typical scene at Temple Bar Gate , the principal ceremonial entrance to the City of London, England in the 18th century. showing the dress of the time, a woman street seller, a soldier and a woman using a sedan chair. More interestingly it shows the grisly macabre sight of CRIMINALS SEVERED HEADS SPIKED ON POLES above the arch.

Drawing of a clock face with the signs of the zodiac and Chronos, French, ca. 1785 Stock Photo

RM2WDD64W–Drawing of a clock face with the signs of the zodiac and Chronos, French, ca. 1785

Italy, Rome, ancient no littering sign, 18th century Stock Photo

RMD0BAT6–Italy, Rome, ancient no littering sign, 18th century

1950s, historical, directional road signs in the rural West of Ireland, in both tthe Irish langauge (Gaelic) and English. Irish, commonly referred to as Gaelic. was Ireland's orginal language and was the first language used in the country up and till the late 18th century. Stock Photo

RMG80CCY–1950s, historical, directional road signs in the rural West of Ireland, in both tthe Irish langauge (Gaelic) and English. Irish, commonly referred to as Gaelic. was Ireland's orginal language and was the first language used in the country up and till the late 18th century.

RMC72EAN–Italy, Rome, ancient no littering sign, 18th century

Constellations - images of the Arabic Constellation, Dubhe, The Great Bear from an Arabic manuscript of 18th century. In the Dar al Athar al Islammiyah, Kuwait. Stock Photo

RMMBD717–Constellations - images of the Arabic Constellation, Dubhe, The Great Bear from an Arabic manuscript of 18th century. In the Dar al Athar al Islammiyah, Kuwait.

Life in the Baroque era, 18th century, sign of an inn, Schiller Jahrhundertfest festival, Marbach am Neckar, Baden-Wuerttemberg Stock Photo

RMBBG6XT–Life in the Baroque era, 18th century, sign of an inn, Schiller Jahrhundertfest festival, Marbach am Neckar, Baden-Wuerttemberg

ARLINGTON, Virginia — The preserved ruins of Abingdon Plantation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This site features the brick foundations of the 18th century plantation house and kitchen, along with interpretive signs detailing the property's history from Colonial times through the Civil War era and into the 20th century. Once home to members of George Washington's extended family, the site now offers airport visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history. Stock Photo

RM2XYG7RE–ARLINGTON, Virginia — The preserved ruins of Abingdon Plantation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This site features the brick foundations of the 18th century plantation house and kitchen, along with interpretive signs detailing the property's history from Colonial times through the Civil War era and into the 20th century. Once home to members of George Washington's extended family, the site now offers airport visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history.

Art inspired by 清碧玉象寶, Elephant carrying a vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Jade (nephrite) inlaid with garnet, H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Jade, An elephant carrying a vase was a popular decorative arts subject because, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW39WT–Art inspired by 清碧玉象寶, Elephant carrying a vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Jade (nephrite) inlaid with garnet, H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Jade, An elephant carrying a vase was a popular decorative arts subject because, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

RMHRP50W–Cabbalistic Signs and Sigils, 18th Century

18th of March Square at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany Stock Photo

RMB6FTW1–18th of March Square at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

La Nuit (Night), London Street Scene at Night, by William Hogarth, Engraving, 1738 Stock Photo

RMR0C7KY–La Nuit (Night), London Street Scene at Night, by William Hogarth, Engraving, 1738

bowl, Anonymous, mid 18th century, porcelain, enamel, silver, Bowl: 3.7 x 21cm (37 x 210mm), With handle (up): 16 x 21 x 21.3cm (160 x 210 x 213mm), flower, Chinese porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue. The bowl has a silver handle in an arc shape with two kinks. The bowl is decorated in the center with a flower decoration in a circular shape surrounded by eight H-shapes and flowers. The handle is decorated with engraved leaves and flowers. On the back along the edge are signs of Buddhist valuables and H-shapes. In the center a mark in a circle, 1969 Stock Photo

RM2DCHEE1–bowl, Anonymous, mid 18th century, porcelain, enamel, silver, Bowl: 3.7 x 21cm (37 x 210mm), With handle (up): 16 x 21 x 21.3cm (160 x 210 x 213mm), flower, Chinese porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue. The bowl has a silver handle in an arc shape with two kinks. The bowl is decorated in the center with a flower decoration in a circular shape surrounded by eight H-shapes and flowers. The handle is decorated with engraved leaves and flowers. On the back along the edge are signs of Buddhist valuables and H-shapes. In the center a mark in a circle, 1969

SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION OF THE ROSY CROSS Symbol of the Rosicrucians Date: 18th century Stock Photo

RMG3816Y–SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION OF THE ROSY CROSS Symbol of the Rosicrucians Date: 18th century

The history of Ottoman Empire. Sultans also uses similar War signs. From French book of 18th century. Stock Photo

RM2F3M2P2–The history of Ottoman Empire. Sultans also uses similar War signs. From French book of 18th century.

Bhudda statue, after the sino-tibetan style. Qialong Period, (1736-1796) 18 th. century. Copper and enamel. Museu do Oriente, Lisbon, Portugal Stock Photo

RM2BJ35N0–Bhudda statue, after the sino-tibetan style. Qialong Period, (1736-1796) 18 th. century. Copper and enamel. Museu do Oriente, Lisbon, Portugal

18th-Century sedan chair in The Crown Inn, The Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RMCCEJXG–18th-Century sedan chair in The Crown Inn, The Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Houses of the city of Shimla of the 18th century, India Stock Photo

RM2AD8W51–Houses of the city of Shimla of the 18th century, India

Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Warendorf, 18th century town house, late Baroque Stock Photo

RMWW6DPH–Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Warendorf, 18th century town house, late Baroque

Elephant carrying a vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm). Date: 18th-19th century. An elephant carrying a vase was a popular decorative arts subject because of its auspicious meaning. The words for 'vase' and 'elephant' are homonymic with those for 'peace' and 'signs,' thus coinciding with a Chinese proverb: 'When there is peace, there are signs' (tai ping you xiang). The use of inlaid gems on jade was not a Chinese tradition but was inspired by Mughal jades brought to China from northern India in the eighteenth century. The gar Stock Photo

RMPANNWW–Elephant carrying a vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm). Date: 18th-19th century. An elephant carrying a vase was a popular decorative arts subject because of its auspicious meaning. The words for 'vase' and 'elephant' are homonymic with those for 'peace' and 'signs,' thus coinciding with a Chinese proverb: 'When there is peace, there are signs' (tai ping you xiang). The use of inlaid gems on jade was not a Chinese tradition but was inspired by Mughal jades brought to China from northern India in the eighteenth century. The gar

'Repeal the 18th Amendment' slogan on a spare tire cover. Dec. 16, 1930. Miss Elizabeth Thompson, was a member of 'The Stock Photo

RMDD76E1–'Repeal the 18th Amendment' slogan on a spare tire cover. Dec. 16, 1930. Miss Elizabeth Thompson, was a member of 'The

The 18th century secret Roman Catholic seminary of Scalan in the Braes of Glenlivet near Tomintoul, Moray, Scotland UK. Stock Photo

RM2J1175R–The 18th century secret Roman Catholic seminary of Scalan in the Braes of Glenlivet near Tomintoul, Moray, Scotland UK.

RM2RGE1CX–Signs of The Zodiac

croissants and teapot on breakfast table with bright purple hydrangea in 18th century Norfolk cottage Stock Photo

RMPTPH4D–croissants and teapot on breakfast table with bright purple hydrangea in 18th century Norfolk cottage

Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale - Star map with constellations and signs of the Zodiac Stock Photo

RM2M9CT73–Planisphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale - Star map with constellations and signs of the Zodiac

Life in the Baroque era, 18th century, worker in front of a salt barn, Schiller Jahrhundertfest festival, Marbach am Neckar, Ba Stock Photo

RMBBG6J1–Life in the Baroque era, 18th century, worker in front of a salt barn, Schiller Jahrhundertfest festival, Marbach am Neckar, Ba

RM2XYG7PF–ARLINGTON, Virginia — The preserved ruins of Abingdon Plantation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This site features the brick foundations of the 18th century plantation house and kitchen, along with interpretive signs detailing the property's history from Colonial times through the Civil War era and into the 20th century. Once home to members of George Washington's extended family, the site now offers airport visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history.

Wrought iron hanging sign from the first half of the 18th century for the brewery restaurant 'Zum Wilden Mann', Dinkelsbühl Stock Photo

RMDHHMBM–Wrought iron hanging sign from the first half of the 18th century for the brewery restaurant 'Zum Wilden Mann', Dinkelsbühl

RMHRP50T–Cabbalistic Signs and Sigils, 18th Century

A colonnade in the Piece Hall, Halifax Stock Photo

RM2X3RGBR–A colonnade in the Piece Hall, Halifax

Signs for the Chateau de la Clayette, La Clayette, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Eastern France Stock Photo

RM2XC5F51–Signs for the Chateau de la Clayette, La Clayette, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Eastern France

RM2DCHEE5–bowl, Anonymous, mid 18th century, porcelain, enamel, silver, Bowl: 3.7 x 21cm (37 x 210mm), With handle (up): 16 x 21 x 21.3cm (160 x 210 x 213mm), flower, Chinese porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue. The bowl has a silver handle in an arc shape with two kinks. The bowl is decorated in the center with a flower decoration in a circular shape surrounded by eight H-shapes and flowers. The handle is decorated with engraved leaves and flowers. On the back along the edge are signs of Buddhist valuables and H-shapes. In the center a mark in a circle, 1969

18th century arch of the Porte Dijeaux, Bordeaux, France Stock Photo

RMBRY3H6–18th century arch of the Porte Dijeaux, Bordeaux, France

Shop signs on historic hanseatic buildings in Bryggen, Bergen, Norway Stock Photo

RM2MXCE6T–Shop signs on historic hanseatic buildings in Bryggen, Bergen, Norway

Apparatus for rendering salt water fresh. Zodiac signs in an Indian Pagoda 1773 Stock Photo

RF2K9W212–Apparatus for rendering salt water fresh. Zodiac signs in an Indian Pagoda 1773

RMCCEJWE–18th-Century sedan chair in The Crown Inn, The Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

RM2AD8TBD–Houses of the city of Shimla of the 18th century, India

The Swan Hyde park pub sign, Bayswater Road, Bayswater, London, England Stock Photo

RMTA800P–The Swan Hyde park pub sign, Bayswater Road, Bayswater, London, England

RM2AD8HJY–Houses of the city of Shimla of the 18th century, India

Labor union members protesting Prohibition in Newark New Jersey carrying signs reading 'We want beer.' October 1931. Stock Photo

RMCWC1RE–Labor union members protesting Prohibition in Newark New Jersey carrying signs reading 'We want beer.' October 1931.

RM2J1175K–The 18th century secret Roman Catholic seminary of Scalan in the Braes of Glenlivet near Tomintoul, Moray, Scotland UK.

Christiana Campbell's Tavern welcomes guests for candlelit dining with the 18th-century ambiance of historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Stock Photo

RMCRW4X4–Christiana Campbell's Tavern welcomes guests for candlelit dining with the 18th-century ambiance of historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.

RMPTPH4E–croissants and teapot on breakfast table with bright purple hydrangea in 18th century Norfolk cottage

THE MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF --- Typical old English pub / inn / tavern names & signs --- Signs such as these were traditionally painted by hand on wooden boards and rather than being symbolic brewery logos and mass produced (as today) they constituted individual works of art. This exmple dates from the 18th century. Some scholars attribute the image to artist and engraver William Hogarth, though others dispute this saying that the facial features are not typical of the artist, Stock Photo

RM2F8CC50–THE MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF --- Typical old English pub / inn / tavern names & signs --- Signs such as these were traditionally painted by hand on wooden boards and rather than being symbolic brewery logos and mass produced (as today) they constituted individual works of art. This exmple dates from the 18th century. Some scholars attribute the image to artist and engraver William Hogarth, though others dispute this saying that the facial features are not typical of the artist,

18th century Shakespeare Inn sign, Chapel Street, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RMKF74FK–18th century Shakespeare Inn sign, Chapel Street, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

RM2XYG7TG–ARLINGTON, Virginia — The preserved ruins of Abingdon Plantation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This site features the brick foundations of the 18th century plantation house and kitchen, along with interpretive signs detailing the property's history from Colonial times through the Civil War era and into the 20th century. Once home to members of George Washington's extended family, the site now offers airport visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history.

Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz, Berlin, Germany Stock Photo

RMAW6F6T–Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz, Berlin, Germany

RMHRP510–Cabbalistic Signs and Sigils, 18th Century

RM2X3RGBX–A colonnade in the Piece Hall, Halifax

Signs of the zodiac. Gold, silver & copper Portuguese East Indies coins 1752 Stock Photo

RFT2MP06–Signs of the zodiac. Gold, silver & copper Portuguese East Indies coins 1752

RM2DCHEFD–bowl, Anonymous, mid 18th century, porcelain, enamel, silver, Bowl: 3.7 x 21cm (37 x 210mm), With handle (up): 16 x 21 x 21.3cm (160 x 210 x 213mm), flower, Chinese porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue. The bowl has a silver handle in an arc shape with two kinks. The bowl is decorated in the center with a flower decoration in a circular shape surrounded by eight H-shapes and flowers. The handle is decorated with engraved leaves and flowers. On the back along the edge are signs of Buddhist valuables and H-shapes. In the center a mark in a circle, 1969

Signs of the zodiac. Gold silver copper Portuguese East Indies coins SCHLEY 1755 Stock Photo

RFT2KXWK–Signs of the zodiac. Gold silver copper Portuguese East Indies coins SCHLEY 1755

清碧玉象寶, Elephant carrying a vase, 18th–19th century Stock Photo

RMKC7TGK–清碧玉象寶, Elephant carrying a vase, 18th–19th century

Historic and modern street sign in Sclater Street E1off Brick Lane in Spitalfields including 18th, 19th and 20th century signage Stock Photo

RMF5436D–Historic and modern street sign in Sclater Street E1off Brick Lane in Spitalfields including 18th, 19th and 20th century signage

Crows in an Old Tree, 18th century, Yosa Buson, Japanese, 1716 - 1783, 42 5/8 × 16 1/4 in. (108.27 × 41.28 cm) (image)74 3/16 × 21 5/8 in. (188.44 × 54.93 cm) (mount, without roller), Ink on paper, Japan, 18th century, Seven raucous crows flit in and around an old tree at dusk, a scene all too common in autumn and winter. In Japanese poetry and painting, crows have long served as signs of the arrival of winter (the autumn season is suggested in this painting by the pink highlights on the tree’s leaves), and, by extension, death. One old folk belief is that a crow’s call may signal the death Stock Photo

RM2T91J1H–Crows in an Old Tree, 18th century, Yosa Buson, Japanese, 1716 - 1783, 42 5/8 × 16 1/4 in. (108.27 × 41.28 cm) (image)74 3/16 × 21 5/8 in. (188.44 × 54.93 cm) (mount, without roller), Ink on paper, Japan, 18th century, Seven raucous crows flit in and around an old tree at dusk, a scene all too common in autumn and winter. In Japanese poetry and painting, crows have long served as signs of the arrival of winter (the autumn season is suggested in this painting by the pink highlights on the tree’s leaves), and, by extension, death. One old folk belief is that a crow’s call may signal the death

. English: 'Charles III signs the Free Trade Decree with America in 1778', 18th century work of Spanish painter Pere Pau Muntanya. Exhibited at the Government Delegation in Catalonia, Barcelona. Español: 'Carlos III firma el Decreto de libre comercio con América en 1778', obra del siglo XVIII del pintor español Pere Pau Muntanya. Expuesto en la Delegación de Gobierno en Cataluña, Barcelona. . 8 September 2014, 22:47:12. Pere Pau Muntanya (1749-1803) Carlos III firma el Decreto de libre comercio Stock Photo

RMMMTW51–. English: 'Charles III signs the Free Trade Decree with America in 1778', 18th century work of Spanish painter Pere Pau Muntanya. Exhibited at the Government Delegation in Catalonia, Barcelona. Español: 'Carlos III firma el Decreto de libre comercio con América en 1778', obra del siglo XVIII del pintor español Pere Pau Muntanya. Expuesto en la Delegación de Gobierno en Cataluña, Barcelona. . 8 September 2014, 22:47:12. Pere Pau Muntanya (1749-1803) Carlos III firma el Decreto de libre comercio

RM2B0D11K–Vz: head with veil and profile to the left, chest with signs, on top of it a head, at the bottom 3 dots, gem, intaglio, carnelian, Color: orange, Shape: oval, lying, Processing:, Method of manufacture :, 15 x 12 mm, D. 3 mm, wt. 0.79 gr., 18th century 1700-1800

ASTROLOGY - ZODIACAL MAN - SIGILS Zodiacal Man from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack, 1750. Franklin's almanack was the most popular among the many similar annual publications, and the work gave his name a household fame. The sigils (graphic symbols) for the various astrological planets, signs and aspects, are typical of the 18th century. His melothesia, or zodiacal man, was widely copied by other American almanack-makers. There is a hand-coloured version of this particular wood-engraving in the Charles Walker Collection. Stock Photo

RMMC6G9W–ASTROLOGY - ZODIACAL MAN - SIGILS Zodiacal Man from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack, 1750. Franklin's almanack was the most popular among the many similar annual publications, and the work gave his name a household fame. The sigils (graphic symbols) for the various astrological planets, signs and aspects, are typical of the 18th century. His melothesia, or zodiacal man, was widely copied by other American almanack-makers. There is a hand-coloured version of this particular wood-engraving in the Charles Walker Collection.

Republic of Albania. Moscopole. Church of Saint Nicholas. 18th century. Bell tower. Stock Photo

RMP53N6H–Republic of Albania. Moscopole. Church of Saint Nicholas. 18th century. Bell tower.

RM2J1177A–The 18th century secret Roman Catholic seminary of Scalan in the Braes of Glenlivet near Tomintoul, Moray, Scotland UK.

An outdoor sign identifies the King's Arms, a re-created 18th-century tavern that serves meals in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Stock Photo

RMCRW4XG–An outdoor sign identifies the King's Arms, a re-created 18th-century tavern that serves meals in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.

The Three Pigeons 18th century pub, 169 High St, Guildford, Surrey, England, UK, GU1 3AJ Stock Photo

RM2RPCFM3–The Three Pigeons 18th century pub, 169 High St, Guildford, Surrey, England, UK, GU1 3AJ

Stele of the Restoration of the Theban Temples appropriated by Horemheb. It shows signs of having been intended for re-use. Tutankhamen by Christiane Desroches Noblecourt, page 183.. Stock Photo

RMWH8GNR–Stele of the Restoration of the Theban Temples appropriated by Horemheb. It shows signs of having been intended for re-use. Tutankhamen by Christiane Desroches Noblecourt, page 183..

RMKF74FJ–18th century Shakespeare Inn sign, Chapel Street, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

RM2XYG7KE–ARLINGTON, Virginia — The preserved ruins of Abingdon Plantation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This site features the brick foundations of the 18th century plantation house and kitchen, along with interpretive signs detailing the property's history from Colonial times through the Civil War era and into the 20th century. Once home to members of George Washington's extended family, the site now offers airport visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history.

18th century The Golden Pheasant Inn, High Street, Burford, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RMDBTN1T–18th century The Golden Pheasant Inn, High Street, Burford, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

RMHRP50C–Cabbalistic Signs and Sigils, 18th Century

The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland, signs the visitor book during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of New Lanark in Lanarkshire, to see an example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village. Picture date: Wednesday September 7, 2022. Stock Photo

RM2JXHY3C–The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay while in Scotland, signs the visitor book during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of New Lanark in Lanarkshire, to see an example of a purpose-built 18th century mill village. Picture date: Wednesday September 7, 2022.

Woman holding a 1931 poster 'Abolish Prohibition!' In 1933 state conventions ratified the Twenty-first Amendment, which repealed Prohibition (BSLOC 2016 8 74) Stock Photo

RMKWD95E–Woman holding a 1931 poster 'Abolish Prohibition!' In 1933 state conventions ratified the Twenty-first Amendment, which repealed Prohibition (BSLOC 2016 8 74)

Bath Place, Taunton, Somerset, England Stock Photo

RMAHPFYD–Bath Place, Taunton, Somerset, England

Admiral Rodney, Prestbury, Cheshire Stock Photo

RMRT6KJX–Admiral Rodney, Prestbury, Cheshire

Skudeneshavn June 1967. The filming of 'Skipper Worse' was filmed in 'Søragadå' in Skudeneshavn, which has old farm houses and seahouses from the 18th century that is just as untouched to this day. The television theater will broadcast five hours of film about skipper Worse. Here we see horses with carts loaded with barrels drive through the narrow streets. Signs on the house wall 'Hermansen bakery' and a large pastry. Photo: Sverre A. Børretzen / Current / NTB Stock Photo

RM2K8K045–Skudeneshavn June 1967. The filming of 'Skipper Worse' was filmed in 'Søragadå' in Skudeneshavn, which has old farm houses and seahouses from the 18th century that is just as untouched to this day. The television theater will broadcast five hours of film about skipper Worse. Here we see horses with carts loaded with barrels drive through the narrow streets. Signs on the house wall 'Hermansen bakery' and a large pastry. Photo: Sverre A. Børretzen / Current / NTB

Constellation map, with the Great Bear and some of the so-called constellational zodiac asterisms - 18th century - loose print Stock Photo

RMMBD712–Constellation map, with the Great Bear and some of the so-called constellational zodiac asterisms - 18th century - loose print

RM2K899W3–Isaac Newton.

The kennet and Avon canal at bradford on Avon Stock Photo

RFRXG117–The kennet and Avon canal at bradford on Avon

Vz: Jupiter sitting in the middle, on the left is Mercury, on the right are Venus and Cupid, zodiac signs around, gem, intaglio, glass, Color: gray, Shape: round, Processing:, Method:, 26.5 x 26 , 5 mm, D. 4 mm, wt. 4.51 gr., 18th century 1700-1800 Stock Photo

RM2B0D1D5–Vz: Jupiter sitting in the middle, on the left is Mercury, on the right are Venus and Cupid, zodiac signs around, gem, intaglio, glass, Color: gray, Shape: round, Processing:, Method:, 26.5 x 26 , 5 mm, D. 4 mm, wt. 4.51 gr., 18th century 1700-1800

The Royal Convent of Saint Isabel Monasery - Monasterio Santa Isabel de Leal. The gates of enclosed convent 17th - 18th century. Granada, Spain Stock Photo

RM2J71YFN–The Royal Convent of Saint Isabel Monasery - Monasterio Santa Isabel de Leal. The gates of enclosed convent 17th - 18th century. Granada, Spain

Spain. Region of Murcia. Cartagena. The Lantern, masonry watchtower (18th century). Torres Park. Stock Photo

RMP4XG99–Spain. Region of Murcia. Cartagena. The Lantern, masonry watchtower (18th century). Torres Park.

RM2J11760–The 18th century secret Roman Catholic seminary of Scalan in the Braes of Glenlivet near Tomintoul, Moray, Scotland UK.

The Buck Hotel at the road junction to Arkengarthdale and Upper Swaledale, Reeth, Yorkshire, England Stock Photo

RMC5X5GP–The Buck Hotel at the road junction to Arkengarthdale and Upper Swaledale, Reeth, Yorkshire, England

Sign for Duck Creek Farm In East Hampton, NY Stock Photo

RFTRGRDK–Sign for Duck Creek Farm In East Hampton, NY

Signs in the window of CBD Gift Shop in Carlton Road, Nottingham.CBD Gift Shop in Carlton Road, Nottingham is selling individual toilet rolls for £1 and bottles of hand sanitiser for £8. 18th March 2020. Stock Photo

RM2C6E29J–Signs in the window of CBD Gift Shop in Carlton Road, Nottingham.CBD Gift Shop in Carlton Road, Nottingham is selling individual toilet rolls for £1 and bottles of hand sanitiser for £8. 18th March 2020.

Engraving depicting a fissure in the ground near Jerocarne (left), caused by the 1783 Calabria earthquakes. The stone obelisks, at the convent of St Bruno, show signs of shifting (right). The earthquakes were a sequence of five strong earthquakes that hit the region of Calabria in southern Italy, the first two of which produced significant tsunamis. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR6RHR–Engraving depicting a fissure in the ground near Jerocarne (left), caused by the 1783 Calabria earthquakes. The stone obelisks, at the convent of St Bruno, show signs of shifting (right). The earthquakes were a sequence of five strong earthquakes that hit the region of Calabria in southern Italy, the first two of which produced significant tsunamis. Dated 19th century

RM2XYG7WJ–ARLINGTON, Virginia — The preserved ruins of Abingdon Plantation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This site features the brick foundations of the 18th century plantation house and kitchen, along with interpretive signs detailing the property's history from Colonial times through the Civil War era and into the 20th century. Once home to members of George Washington's extended family, the site now offers airport visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history.