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Two scenes from the 17th shoe trade (Rijksmuseum). The women are offered at-home fittings while the men visit the shop.
The Assumption of the Virgin c. 1577–79 by Domenikos Theotokopoulos, called El Greco (Art Institute Chicago)
18 Feb 1534: Roger Ascham, writer, future Latin and Greek tutor to Elizabeth I when she was princess and then Latin secretary to Mary I takes the BA degree from St. John's College #Cambridge #otd (BM)
16 Feb 1658: d. Robert Rich, husband of Frances Cromwell, daughter of Oliver Cromwell & Elizabeth Bouchier #otd at Whitehall
8 Feb 1641: Lady Katherine Jones (Boyle), patron & intellectual, #scientist #otd gives b. to Richard Jones, 1st Earl #Ranelagh #otd (NTAtt)