Ten from the Commonplace Book

We Found 10 Early Modern Pictures That Are Way Too Relatable

Drawn at random from the Commonplace Book: a new ten every time you come.

  1. Don’t co-opt my #WoodcutWednesday, bro.

    Don’t co-opt my #WoodcutWednesday, bro.

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  2. Some thought Sam went overboard when he started self tailoring his suits. MT @chethamslibrary

    Some thought Sam went overboard when he started self tailoring his suits. MT @chethamslibrary

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  3. God, walking his #NotALion.

    God, walking his #NotALion.

    Minerua Britanna or A garden of heroical deuises furnished, and adorned with… · See the leaf →

  4. Undeterred, Onan finished his business despite the watchful eyes of the assembled birds.

    ☞ Number seven will shock you.

    Undeterred, Onan finished his business despite the watchful eyes of the assembled birds.

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  5. The old dick stab.

    The old dick stab.

    The firste volume of the chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande · See the leaf →

  6. A horrified Blair realizes that she completely misunderstood the concept of a stag party.

    A horrified Blair realizes that she completely misunderstood the concept of a stag party.

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  7. I’m sexy and I know it…

    I’m sexy and I know it…

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  8. When tourists ask you for directions, but you don't know what the hell you're doing.

    When tourists ask you for directions, but you don't know what the hell you're doing.

    The Newe Testament yet once agayne corrected by Willyam Tindale · See the leaf →

  9. Apparently, Portia did not swallow hot coals. She died by swallowing shuttlecocks.

    Apparently, Portia did not swallow hot coals. She died by swallowing shuttlecocks.

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  10. Grumpy Cat has nothing on Grumpy Carl.

    Grumpy Cat has nothing on Grumpy Carl.

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