Choice Collection (page 10)

Vegetables, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Fruit, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Preserved Meats, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Beef, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Mutton, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Veal, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Household Management - Plate III, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Household Management - Plate VIII, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

The Blouse Shop, 1925. Artist: Isabel Codrington
The Blouse Shop, 1925. From The Studio Volume 90. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

Le Jugement de Paris, c1909. Artist: Emile-Rene Menard
Le Jugement de Paris, c1909. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Judgment of Paris c1913. Artist: Edgar Degas
Judgment of Paris c1913. From The Studio Volume 128. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1908-9]

The Choice, c18th century. Artist: William Ward
The Choice, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume XX, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

The Three Tahitians, 1899. Artist: Paul Gauguin
The Three Tahitians, 1899. From The Studio Volume 127. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

Cuban Fruit Store, c1910. [Harris Bros Co. Havana, Cuba]

Petticoat Lane, 1878 Artist: Walter Thornbury
Petticoat Lane. Engraving from Old and New London Volume 2.by Walter Thornbury.Published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1878

The Colonial Maidens Dilemma, Two Proposals, Which Will be Accepted. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Colonial Maidens Dilemma, Two Proposals, Which Will be Accepted. Stereoscopic card detail

Le Collectionneur, c1900-1935 (1924). Artist: Armand Coussens
Le Collectionneur, c1900-1935 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Philip II by Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803), (c1900). Act V: Philip tells Carlos to choose between the dagger or poison. From a series of Famous Tragedies

The Choice, late 18th-early 19th century, (1913). Artist: William Ward
The Choice, late 18th-early 19th century, (1913). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1913)

The Conclave, 1903. The meeting held to elect a new pope after the death of the Pope Leo XIII, (1810-1903); Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, (1835-1914), Italian cardinal is elected Pope Pius X

Vision of a Knight, c1504. Artist: Raphael
Vision of a Knight, c1504. The sleeping knight may be intended to represent the Roman hero Scipio Africanus (236-184 BC) who was presented in a dream with a choice between Virtue

Berber storehouses converted into a bazaar in the Ghorfa complex in Medenine

Pottery shop in Kairouan in Tunisia

Fashion house, 1751-1777. A print from a supplement of the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Zeuxis Choosing a Model from the Beautiful Girls of Croton, 1789. Artist: Francois-Andre Vincent
Zeuxis Choosing a Model from the Beautiful Girls of Croton, 1789. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

John Wesley and George Whitefield, English evangelists and founders of Methodism, 18th century. Wesley (1703-1791) and Whitefield (1714-1770) urging sinners to turn from the Broad Way to hell

Columbias Fix, 1861. Columbia, representing the United States, sits overlooking the ocean. To her breast she holds the dove of peace, with the olive twig in its beak

Christian woman holding a christian cross at sunset. Close up on hands. Concept for religion, faith, prayer and spirituality

Silhouette of a woman praying. Concept for religion, faith, prayer and spirituality

Woman practising yoga meditation by the sea at sunset as concept for silence and relaxation. Close-up on hand, gyan mudra

Buddhist monk praying. Marble sculpture. Danang. Vietnam

Arabian spices on display in a shop in the spice souk in Deira. Dubai. United Arab Emirates

Tattooing - Side or Centre parting Sir?
Tattooing - " Side or Centre parting Sir?" ! Date: circa 1920s

Montmartre Cabarets
The cabarets DU CIEL ET DE L ENFER on the Boulevard de Clichy, two celebrated night spots offering a choice of entertainment, divine or diabolical Date: circa 1905

WW1 recruitment poster, Which [hat] Ought You to Wear? Date: circa 1915

SYMBOL: BALLOT BOX. Symbol of Democracy. Woodcut

Selection of cooks kitchen utensils, including knife, fork, pastry cutters, wire rack, party tins, rolling pin, wooden spoon, line drawing

Illustration of woman showing tampon and sanitary pad to girl, thought bubbles above girls head visualising the use of both

SUFFRAGE CARTOON, 1920. The Poison and the Antidote. American cartoon by Calvert Smith, 1920, expressing optimism that the enfranchisement of women will reduce the ability of political party machines

FRONTIER TRADING POST, 1785. A Native American trading fur for guns at a frontier trading post, 1785. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

HARPERs WEEKLY, 1867. The First Vote. Front page of Harpers Weekly, 16 November 1867

Colourful umbrellas
Red, yellow, orange, blue, purple and green umbrellas suspended from ceiling

County Cork, Ireland, Near Eyeries, Directional Sign

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"Choosing the Path: The Broad and Narrow Way to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating black and white illustration, reminiscent of a Snellen chart, we are confronted with the ultimate concept of choice. Just like in life, there are two distinct paths laid out before us - one leading to heaven and the other to hell. As we gaze upon "Between Two Fires, " a thought-provoking artwork by Francis Davis Millet from 1892, we realize that our choices have consequences, and is up to us to navigate through life's challenges and make decisions that align with our values and beliefs. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon souvenir dolls dressed in traditional Hungarian costumes in Budapest. These dolls serve as a reminder that even within cultural diversity, choice plays a significant role in preserving traditions or embracing change. Venturing further into Tel Aviv's bustling Shuk HaCarmel market in Israel, our senses awaken as we encounter an array of delectable food stalls. Here lies another realm - what flavors will tantalize our taste buds? Will it be the spicy Middle Eastern cuisine or something more familiar? Moving on to Lisbon's charming streets, where shop displays showcase vibrant souvenir tiles from Portugal. Each tile tells its own story but also presents us with yet another decision - which piece resonates most with our personal style or memories? Journeying across borders once again brings us face-to-face with Talavera Pottery at El Parian Market in Puebla State, Mexico. This exquisite craftsmanship reminds us that choosing beauty can enrich not only our surroundings but also our souls. Amsterdam greets us next with house-shaped refrigerator magnets beckoning tourists towards their whimsical charm. These souvenirs symbolize freedom – where do you want your imagination to take you? What dreams will these little houses hold for you? A detour leads us down the famous road made immortal by James Herriot's TV series in Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales.