Asks Collection (page 3)

Suffragette Disrupts Meeting. A Mannish suffragette disrupts a meeting, Pro-suffragette banners litter the floor. Man asks, Now Madam

A soldier asks for directions, London, WW1
A British Tommy, returned on leave from the trenches, asks a police officer for directions in London. Another soldier, on crutches, stands nearby. Date: 1914

Cricket asking for guard
A batsman is comes on to play when hes getting ready in hes crease he asks for guard. Date: circa 19th century

James Montgomery - 1
JAMES MONTGOMERY Who is there at all acquainted with English literature that has not heard of James Montgomery ? asks the ILN. Well, I for one... Date: 1771 - 1854

Conversion Saint Paul Tempera wood 15 5 / 8 x 18
Artokoloro

Totila Saint Benedict Tempera wood 15 1 / 2 x 18
Artokoloro

Abraham Isaac 1645 Etching burin state Plate
Artokoloro

A word of comfort, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, en sanguine engraving 1790, a British satire on the efforts of Charles James Fox to get the Test and Corporation Acts repealed

Minerva asks Envy to ignite jealousy in Aglauros, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Seascape with Thetis and Neptune. Thetis asks Neptune to destroy the ship Paris and Helen sail to Greece. Neptune, surrounded by horses, holding a triton in his left hand

Temptation of Christ, Jacob de Wit, 1705 - 1754

Temptation of Christ in the Desert, print maker: Cornelis Galle I, Maerten de Vos, 1598 - 1618

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Crispijn van den Broeck, 1571

Fable of the horse and the donkey, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

Fable of the lion, the ranger and his daughter, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

The Canaanite woman, Adriaen Collaert, Philips Galle, Cornelis Kiliaan, 1595 - 1599

Sara, Jan Collaert (II), Philips Galle, Cornelis Kiliaan, 1588 - 1595

Bathsheba receives the message of David, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Christ in conversation with the Samaritan woman, Willem Basse, 1633 - 1672

Christ and St. Teresa, Philippe Lambert Joseph Spruyt, 1747 - 1801

Phaethon asks his father if he could ride in his wagon, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Spring, Herman Breckerveld, Broer Jansz (Den Haag), 1626

Count Gualterus asks Griseldis to marry him, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, 1704

Susanna Bathing, Abraham de Bruyn, 1570

Christ before Pilate, Hieronymus Wierix, Maerten de Vos, Hans van Luyck, 1563 - before 1586

Little girl asking permission to start eating Date: circa 1911

The logical response to a question fom the older generation
" Now, Boy, where does Port wine come from?" " From the Public- ouse." !!! Date: circa 1890s

Young waif posing for an artist has no knowledge of lunch
A Fact (mores the pity) Artist - " Oh, by the way, have you had your lunch?" Little Waif (posing for the first time) - " Whats that?" Date: 1895

Schoolboy asks other to play cricket with adult terminology
A 13 year-old Senior Schoolboy asks his 12 year-old Junior fellow other to play cricket. " Say, Brown, will you play cricket for us tomorrow? - We re short of a Man!" Date: 1900

Ridiculous question from Grandfather to Grandson
" Now, Tommy; you know that Christopher Columbus made three voyages; tell me, on which one did he die?" !!! Date: 1895

Little girl approaching pub bar to ask for Brandy
A Large Order. Little Girl - " Three penn orth o Brandy an I want a cork; an will ye wash the bottle out, cos its ad milk in it." Date: 1895

Labourer aghast at the cost of his young sons education Youngster: " Father, Teacher says I ve gotten ter bring a penny wi me to school termorrer ter buy a slate pencil wi

Cheeky London vagrant asks a smart lady for a kiss. " I never give money away on the street." " Well, then, give us a kiss Lydie." !!! Date: circa 1897

Drunken Gentleman requesting a clove off a Policeman
Drunken Gentleman in multiple stages of disarray requests a clove from a London Policeman in order to disguise (fat chance!) the evidence that he has been boozing. Date: circa 1890s

Man at bar wanting clove to disguise evidence of his boozing
Drunken gentleman leaning against a bar, requesting the barmaid for a clove to disguise the olfactory evidence of his boozing

Tramp asks a horrified lady for a hairpin to clean his pipe
A Tramp asks a horrified smart lady, seated on a park bench for a hairpin to clean his pipe! Weary Willy seating himself beside nervous Miss Jones) - Will yer lend me a nairpin, Lidy

Old Man enquires to Phil May about becoming a model
Brother Brushes - humorous part-self-portrait drawing by Phil May of an old chap enquiring if the artist wanted " a Muddle, Sir?" !! Date: 1890s

Leap Year - A young woman pops the question
A young woman pops an innocent question to an elderly gentleman at a dance. His look of surprise is due to the date and the fact it is a Leap Year! Date: circa 1904

Advertisement for Railway of the Wests Paris-London boat train service, c1900. A French lady visitor asks a London policeman for help

Elijah goes into wilderness and asks to die, but angel comes and bids him Arise and eat. Bible 1 Kings 19.5. From Gustave Dore Bible 1865-1856. Wood engraving

Franklin Roosevelt asks Congress to declare war on Japan, December 8, 1941. world war II

Sick child visited at home by the Doctor who asks to see the boys tongue and takes the pulse at the wrist. Mother and a younger sibling look

A Word Of Comfort, Dent, William, Active 1783-1793, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, A British Satire On The Efforts Of Charles James Fox To Get The Test And Corporation Acts Repealed

The Philippine Oliver asks for more

What makes Japanese soldiers so strong? asks Russia. We are filled with Yamato Damashii spirit of old Japan says Japan. Please give me some Yamato Damashii says Russia

The government asks you to do your Xmas shopping early - Do it now. Poster showing an allegorical female figure holding a sword and an American flag. Date 1918

Oliver Twist asks for more. Illustration shows a large, bloated man labeled Tariff-made Monopoly holding a small dish labeled Dingley Schedule, asking Uncle Sam

Boarding a Motor Cab
A gentleman asks the London cabbie how much the fare will be, while the two posh Edwardian ladies with him prepare to get in the motor cab with their pooch. Date: early 1900s

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"Etiquette on the Table Tennis Court: Edwardian Asks for a Fair Game" In the elegant world of Edwardian society, even playing table tennis had its own set of rules and etiquette. Players would gracefully ask their opponents for a fair game, ensuring that sportsmanship prevailed over competition. Just like Hector and Andromache in ancient times, who showed respect and love amidst war's chaos, these players embodied chivalry. Meanwhile, political rivals Gladstone and Disraeli engaged in a battle of wits during the 1874 elections. Each asked the nation to choose wisely between their contrasting ideologies. It was a time when eloquence mattered as much as policies. Across town, dandies inspired by Beau Brummel sought perfection in fashion and manners. They meticulously asked tailors for bespoke suits while demanding attention to detail from barbers who trimmed their impeccable mustaches. History also witnessed remarkable moments when individuals dared to ask for mercy against all odds. Margaret of Anjou found herself at the mercy of a robber but managed to plead her case successfully—an act that showcased both courage and diplomacy. As aspirations varied throughout history, Emily declared her unexpected career choice: "I'm going to be a prison warder. " Breaking stereotypes with determination, she defied expectations by asking society to see beyond gender roles. Amidst opulent parties where champagne flowed freely, one eccentric guest surprised everyone by requesting it poured into his shoe before drinking—a quirky way indeed. Navigating unfamiliar streets often required asking directions politely—a skill still relevant today despite GPS technology. A humble request can lead us down unexplored paths filled with hidden treasures or unexpected encounters. During times of conflict such as World War I, emotions ran high as pro-German Alsaciennes faced scrutiny due to their heritage. Yet they bravely asked others not to judge them based on nationality alone—reminding humanity that empathy should triumph over prejudice. Across the globe, myths and ghost stories have always fascinated us.