Promising Collection

Machine Gun Corps Poster
Travel all over the world with the Machine Gun Corps. A persuasive military recruitment poster, promising the potential for travel to far corners of the globe

Small chick labelled 'Prosperity' hatching from an egg labelled 'Easter', 1897
1576775 Small chick labelled 'Prosperity' hatching from an egg labelled 'Easter', 1897; (add.info.: A promising chicken' Small chick labelled "Prosperity" that has)

Jesus speaking with the woman of Canaan and promising cure for daughter vexed with a devil. Bible Matthew 15.22
535922 Jesus speaking with the woman of Canaan and promising cure for daughter vexed with a devil. Bible Matthew 15.22. Wood engraving of 1865.; (add.info)

Dis donc amour! Crois-tu que ce sera un garçon?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dis donc amour! Crois-tu que ce sera un garcon?, 1839. Dis donc amour! crois-tu que ce sera un garcon - Tu sais bien Clotilde que je te l'ai promis...et...j'ai un tact...qui ne me trompe

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1768. Creator: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1768

Bacchus and Ariadne, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Bertin
Bacchus and Ariadne, c18th century

"Magdalena Moons Begs her Fiancé Francisco Valdez to Postpone the Storming of Leiden another night
"Magdalena Moons Begs her Fiance Francisco Valdez to Postpone the Storming of Leiden another night, 1574, 1840-1850

Bridal couple, folk costumes, Östra härad, Jämjö parish, Blekinge. (c19th century) Creator: Unknown
Bridal couple, folk costumes, -stra harad, Jamjo parish, Blekinge. (ca9th century)

The Roadbed After Planning. Petropavlovsk Branch, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
The Roadbed After Planning. Petropavlovsk Branch, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

The final compacted road surface. Zimovyevsko-Meshchaninovskaya road, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

Harolds oath of fealty to Duke William of Normandy
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

The Judgement Of Paris
This illustration is a depiction of the Greek mythological story of The Judgement of Paris, this scene represents the goddess of Discord, Eris, holding the golden apple

Advert for Norvic Shoes, promising comfort and elegance. Date: 1943

Advert for Min Piano Polish, promising a beautiful finish in half a minute. Date: 1932

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1. 14
531267 Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1.14. From Gustave Dore's illustrated Bible 1866. Wood engraving

Promising Lead Ridden By Ryan Moore York May Festival 2008 York Racecourse, York, England 15 May 2008 Date: 15 May 2008

King Ahasuerus promising Esther he will grant anything she requests (colour litho)
5226883 King Ahasuerus promising Esther he will grant anything she requests (colour litho) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The oath of the Barons, 1214, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363666 The oath of the Barons, 1214, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Martin

Falstaff promising to marry Dame quickly (engraving)
2785716 Falstaff promising to marry Dame quickly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff promising to marry Dame quickly)

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. Date: 1867

GERMAN POSTER 1930
Communists propaganda poster promising bread and freedom. Date: 14 September 1930

The National Refuges for Homeless and Destitute Children (engraving)
1045257 The National Refuges for Homeless and Destitute Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving)
1045666 Experiences of a British Officer of the Gendarmerie in Egypt (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon promised his soldiers victories, and he kept his promise (colour litho)
3100993 Napoleon promised his soldiers victories, and he kept his promise (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, Baron Brabourne (colour litho)
612851 Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, Baron Brabourne (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, Baron Brabourne)

Our Artists Experience of a Scotch Mist (engraving)
2772463 Our Artists Experience of a Scotch Mist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artists Experience of a Scotch Mist)

Priscilla Lane (b / w photo)
3640266 Priscilla Lane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priscilla Lane. Illustration for cigarette card, early 20th century)

Promising outlook, lion observes photographer (chromolitho)
668319 Promising outlook, lion observes photographer (chromolitho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promising outlook, lion observes photographer)

Mr E N Knatchbull-Hugessen (colour litho)
612021 Mr E N Knatchbull-Hugessen (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr E N Knatchbull-Hugessen, A promising apprentice, 11 June 1870)

The Pirie Bush (b / w photo)
3092324 The Pirie Bush (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pirie Bush)

Amateur treasure hunters tomb raiding at the Isthmus of Corinth. Date: 1877

Jezebel Promising Naboths Vineyards to King Ahab, ca. 1517. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Jezebel Promising Naboths Vineyards to King Ahab, ca. 1517

Renard Promises the Bear to Take Him to a Place Where He Will Find Honey, 1650-75
Renard Promises the Bear to Take Him to a Place Where He Will Find Honey. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Third state of four

Roldan promising loyalty to Charlemagne, miniature in a page of the manuscript of the 14th century Order of the Holy Spirit

Henry II, 1207 - 1272, aka Henry of Winchester. King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine, seen here promising to abide by the Great Charter of 1225, aka Coronation Charter

Sunlit rainbow over mountains in the Marsh Fork River Valley, Brooks Range, ANWR, Alaska, USA
A break in the summer rainstorm produces a rainbow downriver with a small area of the Marsh Fork River Valley lit up in the sun, while the rest remains overcast; Brooks Range

Westland Whirlwind I -an extremely promising and well armed long ranged fighter let down by fundamentally unreliable engines

Gideon Encouraged
An angel encourages Gideon to take arms against the Midianites, promising dive help

Jacob requiring an oath from his son Joseph to bury him in Canaan - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 47.31. 1787

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Loveland
St Valentines Day bank note (postcard) from the Bank of Loveland, promising to pay ten kisses on demand. Date: circa 1890s

St Valentines Day bank note from Lovers Banking Company
St Valentines Day bank note from the Lovers Banking Company, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. Date: circa 1860s

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. 1860s

Krupskaya at the Front
VLADIMIR LENINs wife Krupskaya at the front, promising the soldiers a better life under the Bolsheviks. Date: 1924

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1.14. From Gustave Dores illustrated Bible 1866. Wood engraving

Jesus speaking with the woman of Canaan and promising cure for daughter vexed with a devil. Bible Matthew 15.22. Wood engraving of 1865

Treaty with Edward III
Jan d Artevelde of Ghent makes a treaty with Edward III to safeguard the wool trade, promising neutrality in the 100 years war with Frence

Letter from De Gaulle
Writing from Algiers, De Gaulle praises the Resistance, promising that the end is near and they ll soon be weeping tears of joy

Larry Johnson C 1930
Larry Johnson, a promising heavyweight of the era, adopts his boxing stance

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"Promising: A Glimpse into the Past" The Machine Gun Corps Poster: Unveiling a promising force that would change the course of warfare forever. The Judgement Of Paris: An ancient tale, promising beauty and controversy in equal measure. Advert for Norvic Shoes (1943): Step into comfort and elegance with shoes that promise to pamper your feet. Advert for Min Piano Polish (1932): Transforming pianos with a beautiful finish in just half a minute, promising musical brilliance at your fingertips. David Jones Advertisement: Discover the artistry of David Jones, whose work promises to captivate your senses and ignite your imagination. Ruth's Promise to Naomi: Embracing her mother-in-law during their time of grief, Ruth promises unwavering support and companionship as they face life's challenges together. Harold's Oath of Fealty: Pledging loyalty to Duke William of Normandy, Harold makes a promising commitment that will shape England's destiny forever. Westland Whirlwind I - An Extremely Promising Aircraft: Taking flight with an aircraft that holds immense potential and promises unmatched performance in the skies. Promising Lead: Following trails of hope towards uncovering truth and justice, this clue offers a glimmer of promise amidst uncertainty. King Ahasuerus' Promise to Esther (colour litho): In an act of love and devotion, King Ahasuerus pledges his willingness to grant Esther anything she requests—a promise that could change lives forever. The Oath of the Barons (1214): United by their shared cause, these brave men make an oath that promises freedom from tyranny—an iconic moment in history etched in ink on parchment. Falstaff's Hasty Marriage Promise (engraving).