Phrase Collection

Pilgrim Fathers Depart
102 Protestants (24 of them women) leave Plymouth for America in the Mayflower. Only 35 were Puritans. The phrase Pilgrim Fathers was first used in 1799

Watney, Combe, Reid & Co Illustration
An advertisement illustration for Watney, Combe, Reid & Co, a leading brewery in London, simply showing the phrase What we want is Watneys, on a plain brick wall. Date: circa 1939

Mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford
A packed vintage four-horse mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. Due to the juxtaposition of two hotels in the centre of town, The Cock and The Bull (pictured)

Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599. Creator: Agostino Carracci
Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599

Book plate from the 19th century. "Let There Be Light. Search and Research."
3062052 Book plate from the 19th century. "Let There Be Light. Search and Research."; Private Collection.

Open Sesame, illustration from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' (colour litho)
616788 Open Sesame, illustration from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phrase of Love
Shihya Kowatari

Love nature
Melanie Viola

Green vibes only
Melanie Viola

Mid-Century Modern - Good vibes only
Melanie Viola

Mid-Century Modern - Every day is an adventure
Melanie Viola

Rage Girl
Dikhotomy

Nowhere But Here
Tom Windeknecht

Hello Speech Bubble Quotation
Hello on white quote bubble with quote symbols

TATA truck in India, 2019. Creator: Unknown
TATA truck in India, 2019

Out of sight, out of mind
Valeria Castillo

Goblin Electric Cleaners Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for an Ideal Homes Exhibition stand promoting Goblin Electric Cleaners, the illustration portrays a company mascot using a vacuum cleaner

William Morris and Company Stained Glass
An illustrated advertisement for William Morris & Company Ltd. showing a large stained glass window, depicting the image of Saint George, with the phrase, Fight the good fight of faith

Bovril Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Bovril, featuring the image of a young girl on the telephone, with a happy smile on her face, with the phrase, It must be Bovril, Mummy says so. Date: circa 1917

Vinolia Company Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Vinolia Co Ltd, promoting their varnishing cream, for the red cross worker, who will not have much time to devote to the care of her skin and complexion

The Admiral Gets Him Out Of The Way
An illustration showing a ginger bearded man, seemingly dressed to resemble a chicken, with the phrase, The Admiral gets him out of the way, a quote from a sermon by Hugh Latimer. Date: circa 1922

Melachrino Advertisement
Advertisement for Melachrino, importers of Egyptian cigarettes throughout Australasia. Image shows a man, smoking whilst seated on a comfy armchair, with the phrase

Commercial Poster McDougall's Flour
A commercial advertising poster promoting McDougall's Self-Raising Flour. For cakes that cause delight this phrase is emphasised by the large image of a young boy smiling with a laughing face of

A Scottish Highlander Piper plays Auld Lang Syne whilst strolling through the thistles and the heather... Date: circa 1942

The phrase Vive la France formed by British sailors to welcome their French counterparts at Whale Island in 1905. Following the Entente Cordiale agreement of 1904

Love is blind, 1920 (pochoir)
2561832 Love is blind, 1920 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Barbier (1882-1932)

Mahindra Police van, Calcutta, 2019. Creator: Unknown
Mahindra Police van, Calcutta, 2019

Box, Bilston, 1770 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Box, Bilston, 1770/90

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Little bit of Overtime
The concept of overtime, that is working beyond ones contracted hours, became formalised just before WW2. This little bricklayer has another interpretation of the phrase

Plate decorated with a person holding a Live Free or Die banner (ceramic)
898948 Plate decorated with a person holding a Live Free or Die banner (ceramic) by French School, (18th century); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Assiette)

The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving)
2777085 The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolmaster Abroad. Cartoon, 13 July 1878)

Plate decorated with the phrase A ca ira (ceramic)
898946 Plate decorated with the phrase A Aza ira (ceramic) by French School, (18th century); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info)

Counted Out, second stone, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Counted Out, second stone, 1921

A Knockout, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
A Knockout, 1921

The Fugitives, 1916 / 1917. Creator: Ernst Barlach
The Fugitives, 1916/1917

Sunday 1897, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Sunday 1897, 1921

Willard in Training Quarters, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Willard in Training Quarters, 1916

The White Hope, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
The White Hope, 1921

Counted Out, first stone, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Counted Out, first stone, 1921

The Battle of Love, c. 1880. Creator: Paul Cezanne
The Battle of Love, c. 1880

The Dragon and the Bee, ca. 1514-36. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
The Dragon and the Bee, ca. 1514-36

Travellers Phrase Book
An American couple on their honeymoon bring out the phrase book hoping to understand what the European railway official is trying to tell them... Date: circa 1909

Demobilisation. Play on popular catch phrase of entertainer Fred Kitchen Meredith we e in

Italy. Roman funerary stele of Prisco. 4th century AD
Italy. Early Christians. Roman funerary stele of Prisco. Inscription: Christian phrase appears in pace. The symbol of the dove and the olive branch and the monogram of Constantine T. 4th century AD

Sample Of Musical Annotation. Sequence From Barcarola, A 19Th Century Work By C. Sadurn

19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Wood Carving On Stall In Rouen Cathedral Representing The Proverb Margaritas Ante Porcos, Or Throwing Pearls Before Swine

Nine military and naval Men of the Moment
This was a catch phrase of 1914. The men here include General H.S. Dorrien, Lord Kitchener, Sir John French, H.R.H Prince of Wales, H.M. King George V, Prince Albert, Admiral Sir W

Early Christian. Roman tombstone with Christian iconography
Early Christian Art. Italy. Early Christians. Roman tombstone with Christian iconography. Inscription: Victoria, consecrated virgin, who lived 28 years. Christian phrase appears in pace

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Capturing the essence of history and nostalgia, these iconic phrases transport us to different eras. From the departure of the Pilgrim Fathers to the bustling streets of Stony Stratford, each phrase tells a unique story. The Lifebuoy Soap Advertisement reminds us of simpler times when cleanliness was paramount. As we imagine the mail coach racing down the High Street, we can almost hear its thundering hooves. Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599 by Agostino Carracci speaks volumes about love's conquering power throughout centuries. 'Out of sight, out of mind' resonates with those who have experienced distance in relationships or friendships. The Watney, Combe, Reid & Co Illustration takes us back to an era where craftsmanship thrived and attention to detail was celebrated. Goblin Electric Cleaners Advertisement showcases how technology has revolutionized our daily lives over time. William Morris and Company Stained Glass transports us into a world filled with intricate beauty and artistry that still captivates today. Bovril Advertisement reminds us how advertising has evolved from simple illustrations to captivating campaigns that leave lasting impressions on consumers' minds. Vinolia Company Advertisement captures elegance and sophistication in every frame as it entices viewers with its luxurious products. 'The Admiral Gets Him Out Of The Way' hints at intriguing tales from naval adventures that continue to fascinate history enthusiasts worldwide. Melachrino Advertisement invites us into a realm where indulgence meets pleasure through exquisite tobacco products.