Choosing Collection (page 7)

A selection of toddlers available for adoption. Date: 1908

Ordering from Trolley
A man orders his food by choosing from a trolley in a hotel restaurant. Date: 1950s

Choosing a Derby Winner
Three old men deliberating over which horse will win the Derby! Date: early 1930s

Cape gannet courtship ritual

Adoption

chicken egg inspection line backlighting is used to see into the eggshell and remove problematic eggs

Edible fungi at a market. Selection of different mushrooms and fungal fruiting bodies arrayed for sale on a market stall. There are thousands of species of edible mushrooms found worldwide

Choosing a car to match your wifes complexion / W Heath Rob
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Postcard Collectors
A fabulous French postcard depicting two postcard collectors

The Wool Shop. Two little girls look through different loops and rolls of wool, twine and ribbon in a Wool Shop, which is also selling items of clothing and knitting needles

A Fantasy by Edwin Morrow
A young woman imagines a rich suitor in her hands, and thinks, " He loves me, he loves me not..." as coins and money notes fall to the ground instead of petals

Piludski Coup 4
Piludskis coup d etat makes him virtual dictator, with prime ministers of his own choosing : 16 May the Bartel- Piludski cabinet is the first of the new regime

Choosing hats for the Spring, 1925
Illustration showing the dressing rooms at Debenham and Freebody, London, 1925, entitled Paris sends her newest hats to London

Macmahon or Thiers ?
England mocks France for choosing the dashing soldier Macmahon in preference to the boring businessman Thiers

Social / Choosing Dress
Choosing an evening coat by Worth at a Paris couturier s

Gideon Chooses his Men
His criterion for picking his men is the way they drink from a river : if they kneel and bow their heads he rejects them, choosing only those who lap from their cupped hands

Marriage West Africa
Young men of Senegal or thereabouts, choosing a bride

Choosing a Turkey
A group of well-dressed Victorians admire a handsome turkey on a farm, with a view to choosing which they ll roast for Christmas dinner

Sporting Women 1919
A man has difficulty choosing between the traditional riding girl and the modern motoring girl

Fashionable Frenchwoman visits her couturier
A fashionable Frenchwoman visits her couturier

Stall selling fruit in central Santiago on Avenue O Higgins, Santiago, Chile, South America

Woman picking tea, Longjing, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, Asia

Lavender harvest, Vashon, Washington state, United States of America, North America

Tea pickers at work, Pedro Estate, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, Asia

Harvesting Brussels sprouts, California, United States of America, North America

Indoor market, Mercado da Ribeira, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Cutting roses, village of Al Ain, Al Jabal Al Akkar region, Sultanate of Oman, Middle East

Woman picking cultivated roses, Al Ain, Oman, Middle East

Vibrating the olives from the trees in the olive groves of Marina Colonna, San Martino, Molise, Italy, Europe

Women picking tea in a tea plantation, Munnar, Western Ghats, Kerala state, India, Asia

Women at the Lakshmi Puja Festival celebrating Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Wealth and Beauty, India

Harvesting grapes, near Bagnoles sur Ceze, Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

Harvesting grapes, near Castillon, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Grape harvest in vineyards, near Macon, Burgundy, France, Europe

Grape harvest, vineyards near Macon, Burgundy (Bourgogne), France, Europe

Harvest in the Medoc vineyards, Margaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Harvesting grapes in a vineyard in the Rhone Valley, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Harvesting grapes, St. Joseph, Ardeche, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Grapes ripe for picking, Vaucluse Region, Provence, France, Europe

Spanish seasonal worker picking grapes, Seguret region, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Searching for seafood on beach, Vanlee Haven, Cotentin Peninsula, Manche, Normandy, France, Europe

Strawberry picking, England, UK

Cotton picking, Sao Paolo State, Brazil, South America

Dog - two Mongrels at rescue centre
LA-1827 Dog - two Mongrels at rescue centre Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - mongrel in cage at rescue centre
LA-1848 Dog - mongrel in cage at rescue centre Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - labrador at rescue centre
LA-1838 Dog - labrador at rescue centre Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - two labradors at rescue centre
LA-1835 Dog - two labradors at rescue centre Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Choosing a Chorus Girl - a producer and his assistant assess candidates for their next revue : C B Cochran was the best-known British impresario in this field

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"Choosing: A Journey of Decisions and Delights" In the whimsical world of "Fat Geese. " by Lawson Wood, a flock gathers to choose their leader, showcasing the power of collective decision-making. The vibrant colors in David Wright's masterpiece "Red, White and Blue" symbolize the freedom we have in choosing our own path and embracing our individuality. "Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead, " an ode to fallen heroes, reminds us that sometimes choices are made for us, as destiny guides us towards greatness. Just like Dom Perignon meticulously selects grapes for his renowned wine-making process, we too must carefully choose our ingredients for success - passion, dedication, and perseverance. An illustration depicting Jesus choosing his 12 disciples in John 1 serves as a reminder that even divine beings value choice when it comes to building their inner circle. Amidst whispers of enchantment in "Gossip about Fairies 12, " we learn that even magical creatures have preferences when it comes to selecting friends or partners. Whether it's picking a club for leisure or finding one's place in society, "Choosing a Club" highlights how decisions shape not only our hobbies but also our identities. As women delicately pick rice grains in Serian, Sarawak (Malaysia), they showcase the importance of making mindful choices that sustain both ourselves and those around us. In "A Puppy for My Lady, " an oil painting on canvas captures the joyous moment when someone chooses to gift their beloved with unconditional love and companionship. Within library walls adorned with knowledge-filled shelves lies endless possibility. The illustration portrays adults and children alike immersed in books—a testament to the transformative power wisdom through reading. On St. John's Isle of Man stands proud evidence that nature itself can make choices; its rugged cliffs remind us that landscapes too have agency over where they meet land or sea.