Distinction Collection (page 7)

Man offering a reward for two missing pigs (chromolitho)
968680 Man offering a reward for two missing pigs (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man offering a reward for two missing pigs)

Louis-Joseph-Andre Delacour, French sailor and lifesaver (colour litho)
971848 Louis-Joseph-Andre Delacour, French sailor and lifesaver (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Joseph-Andre Delacour)

Police dogs being awarded collars of honour (colour litho)
3097010 Police dogs being awarded collars of honour (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police dogs being awarded collars of honour)

None but the Brave Deserve the Fair (colour litho)
1048305 None but the Brave Deserve the Fair (colour litho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: None but the Brave Deserve the Fair)

The Manners and Customs of the Police of Japan (litho)
1048013 The Manners and Customs of the Police of Japan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manners and Customs of the Police of Japan)

A Reminiscence of the Eastbourne Carnival (engraving)
1039090 A Reminiscence of the Eastbourne Carnival (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Reminiscence of the Eastbourne Carnival)

The Montgolfier Brothers, French ballooning pioneers (chromolitho)
1093873 The Montgolfier Brothers, French ballooning pioneers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montgolfier Brothers, French ballooning pioneers)

Paying the Harvesters (colour litho)
981215 Paying the Harvesters (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paying the Harvesters.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Schleicher ASW17 26, on the grid at a gliding competition in the UK. This aircraft, owned by the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA)

GUYNEMER IN HIS NIEUPORT
GEORGES GUYNEMER Both popular hero and an airman of distinction, Guynemer won many medals in his prolific career Date: 1916

ALOYSIUS HORN writer, with the unusual but unenviable distinction of not being listed in ANY reference book we possess... Date: early 20th century ?

Satire on womens pursuit of aristocratic status
A satire on womens pursuit of aristocratic status in marriage, showing women angling for fish wearing crowns of the peerage. Date: circa 1840

Satire on the way love worships ancestry
A satire on the way Love Worships Ancestry -- the inflated respect for ancestry and aristocratic status -- showing Cupid kneeling to an heraldic device with a crown on top. Date: 1890

Vlijt conquers Laziness Luijheit Naerstigheit (title on object) One and forty pieces, different Sinnebeeldens (series title), Two putti, one putto lying on the floor while the other overpowers him

China - Gate of British Legation, Peking
Lantern slide of Gate of British Legation, Peking (Beijing). In diplomacy, a legation was a diplomatic representative office lower than an embassy

Shrine of Plebeian Chastity set up by Virginia
A shrine of Plebeian Chastity is set up by Virginia, who had been refused access to the shrine of Patrician Chastity because she had married Volumnius, a plebeian

Advertisement for Henry a la Pensee perfume. 1929

Joaquin Blake Joyes (1759-1827). Spanish military. Colored e
Joaquin Blake Joyes (1759-1827). Spanish military. Chairman of the Council of Regency of Spain and the Indies (1810-1811) and Chief of Staff. Colored engraving

Joseph Joffre (1852-1931). French general during World War. Engraving. 20th century

Chas. Napoleon Bonaparte
CHARLES NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Prince of Canino, son of Charles (1801-1954) grandson of Napoleons brother Lucien. He served with distinction in the war with Prussia. Date: 1839 - 1899

King, Soldier, Labourers
King or Chieftain: mantle, tunic, leg bandages, short boots. Labourers: phrygian caps, short tunics & girdles, braies, short hose & shoes tied on with a leather lace. Date: 8th century

Mens Costume of C15Th
Various social classes from farmer to judge: hose, hood with tabs, pouch suspended from belt, piked pattens & shoes (cracowes), houppelande (gown) with hanging sleeves. Date: 1425

German Costume C. 1650
Farmer: doublet, bag attached to his belt. Gentleman: lace edged falling band (collar), cloak with cape collar, doublet with pointed front. Woman: elaborate petticoat. Date: circa 1650

English Notables C14
Four personages of distinction, one in a long gown, the rest in shorter garments, one of them slashed to the waist Date: 14th century

English Vips C15+
Four persons of distinction, three in long gowns, one in a short tunic and high breeches Date: 15/16th centuries

Class Distinction 1934
Three workers laugh at a fat capitalist taking his dog for a walk. Date: 1934

Afternoon tea is served at a tea shop
Afternoon tea is served by a waiter to an elegant lady in a tea shop. Date: 1902

Class distinction between two schoolboys, discussing another boy: I have heard today that his father keeps a store! Date: circa 1895

Gentleman talking to farmers with produce, c. 1800
A gentleman stops two farmers with baskets of produce on a donkey presumably on their way to market, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

The Outer Woman : Ninette fashions, 1927
Ninette Fashions - Coats of distinction for the Outer woman - what t owear by day and night over delicious frocks of the moment Date: 1927

WW1 recruitment: employers encourage servants to enlist, 1915
" 5 questions to those who employ male servant" s: an advertisement intended to encourage employers to get their servants to enlist during World War One. Date: 1915

Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front - WW1
WW1 - Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front by Phyllis Spence. (from left) Standard Dress the Lady of the house horrified by the standardised form of ladies dress encouraged during WW1

Stephensons Rocket with a George V class engine
An interesting comparison: a full sized model of Stephensons Rocket(originally built in 1829), alongside an engine of the George the Fifth class(construction of which ceased in 1915)

Coronation shopping
Items chosen for their elegance and distinction which is an integral part of the coronation season; these include alice headbands, evening gloves, bath oil and flairessence

Felix Alfred Vulpian
EDME FELIX ALFRED VULPIAN French physician who achieved the distinction of having a muscular ailment named for him. Date: 1826 - 1887

Portrait Venetian Senator ca 1525 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved in coastal construction, including several lighthouses

Marshal Macmahon, President of the French Republic
MARSHAL MACMAHON, PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Marshal Marie Esme Patrice Maurice de Mac-Mahon, 1st Duke of Magenta, 13 July 1808 a 17 October 1893

Jupiter, c. 1464 (engraving)
XJF618969 Jupiter, c.1464 (engraving) by Baldini, Baccio (c.1436-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jupiter rides a chariot drawn by two eagles across the sky)

Wide and narrow path, Caspar Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1699

XJF1127538; out of copyright

Elderly lady not overly generous with her tipping
" Have you got change for a threepenny-piece, Adolphus? I want to give the porter a gratuity." The porter appears to already be expecting the impending disappointment! Date: 1894

Country Tramp dismayed at only available activity being work
" Poor Man! And can t you find anything to do?" " Nothing but Work, Liddy." Date: 1898

Two extremely ragged men reading a smart fashion magazine. Bill Snooks (reading from a fashion paper) - " To be really well dressed

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) French soldier, navigator and mathematician. Elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1756 while secretary to the French Embassy in London

MARSHAL MACMAHON, PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Marshal Marie Esme Patrice Maurice de Mac-Mahon, 1st Duke of Magenta, 13 July 1808 A

GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved in coastal construction, including several lighthouses

Return of a balloon, Paris
The ceremonial return of a balloon to Paris, with various people of distinction. Charles and Robert made the ascent from the Tuileries Gardens the previous day. 2 December 1783

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"Distinction: A Tapestry of Exquisite Significance" In the realm of life's enigmatic journey, distinction emerges as a guiding force, akin to Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers). It weaves its threads through time, leaving behind remarkable imprints that transcend eras and cultures. From the year 1903, Trouble and Reliability entwined like yin and yang in the world of motor cars. The Motor Car's wonderful ad spoke volumes about their prowess, captivating hearts with promises of adventure on wheels. Like brushstrokes on canvas, The Parable of the Talents depicted a tale timeless in its wisdom. Painted in c. 1884, it urged us to embrace our unique gifts and nurture them for they hold the key to distinction. As competitors departed for the Italian Grand Prix Vetturette during The Milan Automobile Week, an aura of anticipation filled the air. Their vibrant departure captured in colour litho showcased not only speed but also a quest for excellence that sets them apart from others. Across vast oceans sailed those who sought solace amidst azure waters. Poster advertising French Line to West Indies beckoned travelers towards an extraordinary voyage where luxury met distinction at every port-of-call. In times marred by conflict such as WW1, heroes emerged from darkness like Georges Guynemer in his SPAD aircraft. His bravery symbolized true valor and marked him with a badge of honor that set him apart from mere mortals. Within grand theaters adorned with opulent seating arrangements like Lyceum & Strand lay spaces reserved for discerning souls seeking intellectual stimulation. Here knowledge became their armor against mediocrity; here they found distinction amongst peers. Royalty too embraced this concept effortlessly; Prince of Asturias donned Maria Isabel Luisa's cross with grace and pride. Adorned thusly he embodied elegance personified while radiating an aura of distinction.