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"Adopted: A Tapestry of Love, Connection, and Legacy" In the heartwarming embrace of adoption, bonds are formed that transcend bloodlines

Background imageAdopted Collection: William Austin, Her Majestys Protege, c1820. Creator: Unknown

William Austin, Her Majestys Protege, c1820. Creator: Unknown
William Austin, Her Majestys Protege, c1820. Portrait of William Austin (1802-1857), adopted son of Queen Caroline (1768-1821, also known as Caroline of Brunswick, consort of King George IV)

Background imageAdopted Collection: Pliny the Younger (61-113) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Pliny the Younger (61-113) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR84907 Pliny the Younger (61-113) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageAdopted Collection: Caligua (Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus). (12-41

Caligua (Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus). (12-41 AD). 3rd roman emperor. Julio-Claudian dynasty. Portrait head for Caligula. Modern reconstruction. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark

Background imageAdopted Collection: Portrait of a baby Bornean orangutan with it's mother

Portrait of a baby Bornean orangutan with it's mother
Portrait of an endangered baby Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) named Aurora, with her adoptive mother, Cheyenne, a Bornean/Sumatran cross (Pongo pygmaeus x abelii)

Background imageAdopted Collection: Manner Henry Raeburn 1756-1823 Alexander Baron Seton

Manner Henry Raeburn 1756-1823 Alexander Baron Seton
Manner of Henry Raeburn, (1756-1823), Alexander Baron Seton (1738-1814), lawyer, landowner, born in Scotland, working in Sweden and Scotland, g.m. 1. Elizabeth Angus, 2

Background imageAdopted Collection: Court lady riverside Ide river Yamashiro number

Court lady riverside Ide river Yamashiro number
Court lady at riverside The Ide river in Yamashiro, number one Yamashiro - sono ichi (title on object) The six jeweled rivers (series title) Mutamagawa no uchi (series title on object)

Background imageAdopted Collection: A Postman In Landes, Bordeaux, France Delivering Letters Whilst Walking On Stilts

A Postman In Landes, Bordeaux, France Delivering Letters Whilst Walking On Stilts. This Form Of Walking Was Adopted By Many People In Bordeaux Due To Non Existent Roads And Marshy, Uneven Terrain

Background imageAdopted Collection: Ndugu M

Ndugu M

Background imageAdopted Collection: The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates

The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates, which was adopted as their emblem by the Italian Fascists in the 20th century

Background imageAdopted Collection: SIR JOHN CHEKE 1514-1557

SIR JOHN CHEKE 1514-1557
SIR JOHN CHEKE, M.A Professor of Greek at Cambridge University. Adopted principles of the Reformation. Date: 1514 - 1557

Background imageAdopted Collection: The Workhouse Infirmary, Thrapston, Northamptonshire

The Workhouse Infirmary, Thrapston, Northamptonshire
The infirmary at Thrapston Union workhouse in Northamptonshire designed by William J Donthorn. The establishment later adopted the name Cedar House. Date: Date unknown

Background imageAdopted Collection: Jenny Dolly with her adopted daughters

Jenny Dolly with her adopted daughters
Jenny Dolly with her two adopted daughters (Manzi and Klari) shortly before her suicide, Los Angeles, 1941 1941

Background imageAdopted Collection: Colt Frontier revolver. Also known as the Colt Peacemaker. After Mexican War of 1846-1848

Colt Frontier revolver. Also known as the Colt Peacemaker. After Mexican War of 1846-1848, was adopted by the US Army. Engraving, c 1890

Background imageAdopted Collection: Statue of Mithras, ancient Persian god of light who was adopted into the Roman pantheon

Statue of Mithras, ancient Persian god of light who was adopted into the Roman pantheon. Mithras is shown wearing the Phrygian cap. Louvre, Paris

Background imageAdopted Collection: Chestnut st, Philadelphia

Chestnut st, Philadelphia
Built between 1752-1753 Chestnut streets Independence Hall saw the decloration of independence and the United States constitution debated and adopted with in its walls

Background imageAdopted Collection: Eugene De Beauharnais

Eugene De Beauharnais
EUGENE de BEAUHARNAIS adopted son of Napoleon I, military, viceroy of Italy : after Napoleons defeat he will retire to Bavaria, where his wife comes from. Date: 1781 - 1824

Background imageAdopted Collection: Walking Dress 1864

Walking Dress 1864
The vogue for short, hitched- up skirts revealing brightly coloured petticoats & boots was originally an English fashion later adopted by the French. Date: 1864

Background imageAdopted Collection: John Bigg, Hermit 17C

John Bigg, Hermit 17C
JOHN BIGG had been a lawyers clerk during the Commonwealth, but when the monarchy was restored he became morose and adopted a solitary life Date: 1629 - 1696

Background imageAdopted Collection: EDWARD IRVING / 1792-1834

EDWARD IRVING / 1792-1834
EDWARD IRVING Scottish clergyman, whose followers, (Irvingites) adopted the title of Catholic Apostolic Church Date: 1792 - 1834

Background imageAdopted Collection: Priests of Isis

Priests of Isis
Priests and priestesses of Isis, whose worship is adopted from Egypt by the Romans who know a good goddess when they meet one

Background imageAdopted Collection: SPAD VII first flown in May 1916, the VII was faster th

SPAD VII first flown in May 1916, the VII was faster than the opposition Once early engine troubles had been rectified the VII was adopted by France, Britain and the US

Background imageAdopted Collection: RECESVINTUS, Flavius ( -672). Visigoth King (653-672)

RECESVINTUS, Flavius ( -672). Visigoth King (653-672). Visigothic Code, also known as Forum iudicum, Liber Iudiciorum or Lex Visigothorum

Background imageAdopted Collection: British Army Issue puttee-winding machine

British Army Issue puttee-winding machine stamped with War Department broad arrow and dated 1918. |The puttee was adopted because of its protection against snake bites in India

Background imageAdopted Collection: Givenchy, adopted by Liverpool post-First World War

Givenchy, adopted by Liverpool post-First World War
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool at Givenchy, an adopted French village : a ceremony at the 55th West Lancashire Division Memorial

Background imageAdopted Collection: Gift of Old Etonians to French village of Eton Woeuvre

Gift of Old Etonians to French village of Eton Woeuvre
The gift of Old Etonians to Etons adopted French village devastated in the First World War : the opening of the school and mairie at Eton Woeuvre near Verdun

Background imageAdopted Collection: Liverpools gift - new memorial hall at Givenchy

Liverpools gift - new memorial hall at Givenchy
Liverpools gift to its adopted French town : the new memorial hall at Givenchy after the opening ceremony performed by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool

Background imageAdopted Collection: Three Battenberg princes serving Britain, WW1

Three Battenberg princes serving Britain, WW1
Three Battenberg princes serving their adopted country, Great Britain, during the First World War. They are HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg (left), First Sea Lord of the British navy

Background imageAdopted Collection: Christine

Christine
Chimpanzee dressed in pyjamas making her way downstairs on Christmas morning to be greeted by presents under the Christmas tree

Background imageAdopted Collection: Moses Striking Rock 1596 Oil canvas 31 3 / 8 x 42 1 / 2

Moses Striking Rock 1596 Oil canvas 31 3 / 8 x 42 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Background imageAdopted Collection: Florida cracker, Chuck Luzier on Cheyenne an adopted mustang in a Florida

Florida cracker, Chuck Luzier on Cheyenne an adopted mustang in a Florida oak hammock. (MR)

Background imageAdopted Collection: Source Size = 5066 x 3797

Source Size = 5066 x 3797
The Chinese Army: Review of Troops in New Uniforms Recently Adopted by the Chinese Government

Background imageAdopted Collection: Source Size = 3964 x 2863

Source Size = 3964 x 2863
The Rodman Gun, of 15 Inches Calibre, Adopted for the United States Navy, 1867

Background imageAdopted Collection: A New Mode of Travelling, what May Happen if the Vienna Tailors Plan is Generally

A New Mode of Travelling, what May Happen if the Vienna Tailors Plan is Generally Adopted, Engraving 1890

Background imageAdopted Collection: REPAVEMENT OF THE STRAND, LONDON, UK; The usually crowded roadways of Fleet Street

REPAVEMENT OF THE STRAND, LONDON, UK; The usually crowded roadways of Fleet Street and the Strand have just been in part re-laid with granite pavement

Background imageAdopted Collection: Model adopted by the new Bus Company from the city of London. Exterior elevation

Model adopted by the new Bus Company from the city of London. Exterior elevation. 1855, UK. Engraving

Background imageAdopted Collection: Maria Hare (engraving)

Maria Hare (engraving)
XJF618902 Maria Hare (engraving) by Canevari, Giovanni Battista (1789-1876) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Hare (dates unknown) was writer Augustus Hares aunt

Background imageAdopted Collection: American Elk (Cervus canadensis manitobensis) adult male, attached to cattle in pasture

American Elk (Cervus canadensis manitobensis) adult male, attached to cattle in pasture, North Dakota, U. S. A
American Elk (Cervus canadensis manitobensis) adult male, attached to cattle in pasture, North Dakota, U.S.A. November

Background imageAdopted Collection: The Vampire Trainer development aircraft WZ419

The Vampire Trainer development aircraft WZ419
The Vampire Trainer development aircraft, WZ419, with the clear-view canopy, ejector seats, dorsal fairings and other modifications adopted in production from the 144th aircraft

Background imageAdopted Collection: Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by the expedition, as he appeared in

Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by the expedition, as he appeared in 1834 after his return to his tribe. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure

Background imageAdopted Collection: Samuel Colt (1814-1862), American inventor and industrialist, shown here with the Colt revolver

Samuel Colt (1814-1862), American inventor and industrialist, shown here with the Colt revolver, the weapon which, after the Mexican war of 1846-8, was adopted by the US army

Background imageAdopted Collection: Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer. Cartoon by Edward

Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) English orientalist and explorer. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne for Punch, London, 13 May 1882, showing Burton in the eastern dress he adopted on his travels

Background imageAdopted Collection: Jane Avril Dancing, 1892. Jane Avril was the stage name adopted by Jeanne Beaudon

Jane Avril Dancing, 1892. Jane Avril was the stage name adopted by Jeanne Beaudon (1868-1943), a can-can dancer made famous by Toulouse-Lautrecs paintings. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageAdopted Collection: Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine of 1831 (patented 1834). Exhibited at Crystal

Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine of 1831 (patented 1834). Exhibited at Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851. First widely adopted reaping machine. Hand-coloured engraving

Background imageAdopted Collection: York Minster, a Fuegian adopted by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833

York Minster, a Fuegian adopted by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833. From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol II, London 1839

Background imageAdopted Collection: Samuel Clegg Jnr (1814-1856) and Joseph Samudas (1813-1885) atmospheric railway

Samuel Clegg Jnr (1814-1856) and Joseph Samudas (1813-1885) atmospheric railway. This was the system adopted on the Croydon Atmospheric Railway, the Kingstown and Dalkey (Dublin), the Paris and St

Background imageAdopted Collection: Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine (America, 1831), the first mechanical reaper

Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine (America, 1831), the first mechanical reaper to be generally adopted. Engraving 1862

Background imageAdopted Collection: St George killing the dragon. Half legendary Christian soldier from Cappodocia martyred

St George killing the dragon. Half legendary Christian soldier from Cappodocia martyred under Diocletian, 303. In First Crusade English adopted him as their saint

Background imageAdopted Collection: Love Conquered Fear : Michael Armstrong, adopted by mill owner, embracing his

Love Conquered Fear : Michael Armstrong, adopted by mill owner, embracing his brother Edward who is one of the ragged factory boys working amongst the spinning mules




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"Adopted: A Tapestry of Love, Connection, and Legacy" In the heartwarming embrace of adoption, bonds are formed that transcend bloodlines. From historical figures to cinematic tales, let us explore the diverse facets of this beautiful concept. Witness Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's graceful dance with his adopted daughter, a poignant display of love transcending traditional family ties. In their steps lies a testament to the power of chosen kinship. Travel back in time to 1921 as Charlie Chaplin takes on the role of a compassionate father figure in "The Kid. " Alongside Jackie Coogan, he weaves an endearing tale where adoption becomes a beacon of hope amidst life's trials. Abracadabra Talisman whispers secrets from Spain's Catalonia region in the 20th century. Here, adoption intertwines cultures and traditions, creating harmonious connections that span beyond borders. Marvel at the strength and skill displayed during discus throwing at the London Olympics in 1908. Athletes from various backgrounds unite under one flag—adopting sportsmanship as their common language. Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955) embodies resilience and determination—a true testament to how adopting perseverance can lead to remarkable achievements both on and off the cricket field. Amidst dark nights illuminated by flickering flames stands a London Fire Brigade despatch rider. Adopting bravery as their creed, they race against time to protect lives and property from raging infernos. Elihu Yale's legacy echoes through generations—his philanthropy adopted education as its cause célèbre. The seeds sown by this visionary continue to flourish within countless minds across continents today. Unveil hidden symbols etched upon skull and crossbones—an emblematic representation adopted by secret societies throughout history. These enigmatic signs hold mysteries waiting for curious souls who dare seek them out. Step into ancient Rome where Dis Pater reigns supreme—a deity adopted as the god of wealth and abundance.