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Instruction Collection (#3)

"Instruction: Guiding the Way to Knowledge and Skill" Compass Drill on board Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent - where discipline meets precision

Background imageInstruction Collection: Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut)

Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut)
618946 Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Packard Instruction Book for the Users of the 1909 Packard 30-B and Packard 18

Packard Instruction Book for the Users of the 1909 Packard 30-B and Packard 18
615540 Packard Instruction Book for the Users of the 1909 Packard 30-B and Packard 18, 1909 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Background imageInstruction Collection: School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving)

School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving)
983988 School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School, Daniel Farro, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageInstruction Collection: Teaching natives agricultural techniques, Madagascar, 1897 (colour litho)

Teaching natives agricultural techniques, Madagascar, 1897 (colour litho)
971961 Teaching natives agricultural techniques, Madagascar, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teaching natives agricultural techniques)

Background imageInstruction Collection: New Exchange, Strand (engraving)

New Exchange, Strand (engraving)
585676 New Exchange, Strand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of The Mirror of Literature, Amusement)

Background imageInstruction Collection: London and Croydon Railway, from New Cross Deptford (coloured engraving)

London and Croydon Railway, from New Cross Deptford (coloured engraving)
584002 London and Croydon Railway, from New Cross Deptford (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London and Croydon Railway)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Its no use calling the tiger to chase away the dog, 1932 (colour litho)

Its no use calling the tiger to chase away the dog, 1932 (colour litho)
473438 Its no use calling the tiger to chase away the dog, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInstruction Collection: The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho)

The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho)
473431 The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho)

Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho)
473428 Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Mrs. Dean and eight dancing girls in the gymnasium of the New York Association for

Mrs. Dean and eight dancing girls in the gymnasium of the New York Association for
MNY380950 Mrs. Dean and eight dancing girls in the gymnasium of the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Background imageInstruction Collection: William Chase teaching an art class or female students, 1896-98 (silver gelatin print)

William Chase teaching an art class or female students, 1896-98 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381356 William Chase teaching an art class or female students, 1896-98 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 21x32.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageInstruction Collection: The Diversions of Future Fighters (Colour Litho)

The Diversions of Future Fighters (Colour Litho)
2808714 The Diversions of Future Fighters (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The entertainment of future fighters)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Native Youth of India pleading for Christian Instruction

Native Youth of India pleading for Christian Instruction Date: 1848

Background imageInstruction Collection: Marriage (colour litho)

Marriage (colour litho)
3095615 Marriage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage. Mariage. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Absolution (colour litho)

Absolution (colour litho)
3095609 Absolution (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absolution. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Perfect contrition (colour litho)

Perfect contrition (colour litho)
3095607 Perfect contrition (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfect contrition. Contrition parfaite)

Background imageInstruction Collection: A Christian family (colour litho)

A Christian family (colour litho)
3095572 A Christian family (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christian family. La famille Chretienne)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Imperfect contrition (colour litho)

Imperfect contrition (colour litho)
3095605 Imperfect contrition (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperfect contrition. Contrition imparfaite)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Actual Grace (colour litho)

Actual Grace (colour litho)
3095597 Actual Grace (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Actual grace. Grace actuelle)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Hope (colour litho)

Hope (colour litho)
3095586 Hope (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope. L Esperance. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Superiors and inferiors (colour litho)

Superiors and inferiors (colour litho)
3095577 Superiors and inferiors (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Superiors and inferiors. Superieurs et inferieurs)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Death of the righteous (colour litho)

Death of the righteous (colour litho)
3095575 Death of the righteous (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the righteous. Mort du juste)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Particular Judgement (colour litho)

Particular Judgement (colour litho)
3095571 Particular Judgement (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Particular Judgement. Jugement Particulier)

Background imageInstruction Collection: WW2, Army Exercise Instruction hanging cards, three double-sided for Monday to Saturday

WW2, Army Exercise Instruction hanging cards, three double-sided for Monday to Saturday (visible here are Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Date: circa 1940

Background imageInstruction Collection: Comic postcard, Polite table manners Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Polite table manners Date: 20th century

Background imageInstruction Collection: Ascension (colour litho)

Ascension (colour litho)
3108135 Ascension (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascension. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by Abbe)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Sins against the First Commandment (colour litho)

Sins against the First Commandment (colour litho)
3108130 Sins against the First Commandment (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sins against the First Commandment. Peches contre le 1er Commandement)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Hell (colour litho)

Hell (colour litho)
3108122 Hell (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hell. L Enfer. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by Abbe)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Purgatory (colour litho)

Purgatory (colour litho)
3108121 Purgatory (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purgatory. Le Purgatoire)

Background imageInstruction Collection: A Council (colour litho)

A Council (colour litho)
3108117 A Council (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Council. Un concile. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Angels and demons (colour litho)

Angels and demons (colour litho)
3108112 Angels and demons (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels and demons. Anges et demons)

Background imageInstruction Collection: The Fall of Man (colour litho)

The Fall of Man (colour litho)
3108108 The Fall of Man (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of Man. Chute de l homme)

Background imageInstruction Collection: The Holy Trinity (colour litho)

The Holy Trinity (colour litho)
3108106 The Holy Trinity (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Trinity. Sainte Trinite)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Jesus, Gentle Shepherd, Hear Me; Guard and Guide Me Night and Day (colour litho)

Jesus, Gentle Shepherd, Hear Me; Guard and Guide Me Night and Day (colour litho)
3101610 Jesus, Gentle Shepherd, Hear Me; Guard and Guide Me Night and Day (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus, Gentle Shepherd)

Background imageInstruction Collection: Views of Norway, early 19th century

Views of Norway, early 19th century
Fox catching crabs on the beach of Norway 7, shepherd recovering a lost sheep from a mountain 8, and ship pulled into the maelstrom of Norway or Moskstraumen 9

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Russia

Historical views of Russia. The Imperial Winter Palace at St. Petersburg 16, Russian peasants with sledges on ice 17, market of frozen animals on the frozen Neva River in St. Petersburg 18

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Sweden

Historical views of Sweden. Gustav Eriksson addressing the men of Dalarna 13, women farmers ploughing fields with oxen 14, and a public whipping of a cruel boy 15

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of England

Historical views of England. View of Lands End, Cornwall 82, coach approaching London with St. Pauls cathedral 83, and sailor returning to his family home 84

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Portugal

Historical views of Portugal. Catholic kneeling before a statue of a saint 79, peasant threshing corn with oxen 80 and view of the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 81

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Spain

Historical views of Spain. Bullfighter about to kill a bull with dagger and lance in a bullring with female picador 76, burning heretics at the stake in an Auto da Fe 77

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Denmark

Historical views of Denmark. View of the city of Copenhagen 64, Danish watchman with lantern patroling the streets of Copenhagen 65

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Germany

Historical views of Germany. Germans hunting wild boar on horseback with hounds 58, rafts of timber floating on the Rhine river 59, and the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen 60

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Poland

Historical views of Poland. Polish men in the city of Cracow 55, Peter the Wild Boy found in a forest near Hamelin 56, and the inflammable springs near Cracow 57

Background imageInstruction Collection: Views in the Icy Seas of Northern Europe, 18th century

Views in the Icy Seas of Northern Europe, 18th century
Whalers harpooning whales in the North Sea 4, sailors walking on ice fields in the Arctic 5, and view of Hekla volcano and geyser in Iceland 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Austria

Historical views of Austria. German postillion in his yellow jacket 52, the Prater pleasure gardens and amusement park in Vienna 53, and view of the city of Vienna in the 19th century 54

Background imageInstruction Collection: Historical views of Switzerland

Historical views of Switzerland. Swiss peasants in the Alps 46, William Tell shooting an arrow at his son 47, and an avalanche or mountain snowball 48. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev




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"Instruction: Guiding the Way to Knowledge and Skill" Compass Drill on board Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent - where discipline meets precision. Knotting Class at Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent - mastering the art of tying knots for sailors' safety. Fencing Positions: The elegant stances that bring grace and strategy to this noble sport. Instruction booklet "Knitting for the RAF" during World War II - needles clicking with love and support for our brave airmen. Boys Band from Hull Sailors Orphanage - harmonizing young hearts through music under expert instruction. Tanka of Padmasambhava (c. 749 AD): A painted cloth revealing ancient wisdom passed down through generations by enlightened teachers. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren: An instructional tale of chivalry, honor, and moral lessons woven into medieval literature. NFS training photo during World War II: Instructing firefighters on proper hose usage to combat raging infernos with bravery and skill. Gardening Book/Tobacco: Cultivating green thumbs while enjoying a relaxing puff – an instructional guide blending horticulture with leisurely pleasure. Instruction sheet "How to Dance the Jitterbug": Swinging feet to lively beats as partners follow precise steps in perfect harmony on dance floors worldwide. Police Gun School in North London: Molding law enforcement officers into sharpshooters through rigorous training programs focused on accuracy and responsibility. St Edward's Orphanage in Liverpool - Carpentry Workshop.