Asks Collection (#2)

Oliver Twist asks for more - Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist asks for more - from Oliver Tiwst by Charles Dickens. Date: circa 1910s

Odysseus palace Circe works series title right
Odysseus in the palace of Circe The works of Odysseus (series title), Odysseus in the palace of Circe. On the right, Mercury offers Odysseus an herb that acts as an antidote to the potion of Circe

Daniel dragon History series title Historia Danielis
Daniel and the dragon History of Daniel (series title) Historia Danielis (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Pygmalion speaks Galatea story Pygmalion series title
Pygmalion speaks with Galatea The story of Pygmalion (series title) Pigmalion (series title on object), Galatea, the living statue of Pygmalion, sits on a column

Mountain landscape temptation Christ Generous Bible
Mountain landscape with the temptation of Christ Generous Bible (series title), Mountain landscape with Christ and the devil in the form of an old man in monks clothes

Wooded landscape parable workers vineyard castle
Wooded landscape with the parable of the workers in the vineyard, Wooded landscape with a castle in the distance on the left and a landscaped garden in which figures walk around

Moliere / L etourdi
L ETOURDI Lelie asks who the purse belongs to ? Date: 1653

WW1 - What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?
Child: " And is the War really over, Daddy? Father: " Practically, My Boy." Child: " Then may I ask you a question about it which I couldn t ask till it WAS over

WWI Poster, What Will Your Answer Be
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, What will your answer be when your boy asks you, Father, what did you do to help when Britain fought for freedom in 1915? Enlist Now. Date: 1915

When Women Vote A Proposal. When Women Vote, they will propose to the men. Lady down on one knee asks, Percy Darling, will you marry me? Man replies coyly, Really, you had better ask Mamma Miss

The Modern Shirley. Mr. Sympson (John Bull) asks, Are you a young lady? as he addresses a woman holding a flag emblazoned Political Power wearing a votes for women sash

Handheld police signal, labelled Halt, Polizei, german for Stop! Police

Traffic Policeman at Heyls Corner, Hamilton, Bermuda. Date: circa 1963

NEHEMIAH
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the king of Babylon, asks to be allowed to go to Jerusalem so that he can rebuild the walls there. The king says yes

Leap Year - Running the Gauntlet! Date: 1904

Francis and Innocent III
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI asks Innocent III for permission to found an order of friars, the Franciscans. Date: 1182 - 1226

SHOPPING PARTY GAME
Each girl represents an item of male apparel, eg. socks in an imaginary shop. The man, blindfolded, asks for socks and the socks girl kisses him and he guesses who she is! Date: 1930s

Oak Panelled Staircase
Would you care to join me for a nightcap?, a smart gentleman in a suit asks the young couple ascending an oak panelled staircase. Date: 1930s

Northanger Abbey / Austen
Catherine Morland asks Mr. Thorpe to stop the carriage. Date: First published: 1818

Perplexed Newsagent / 1922
A gentleman asks his horrified newsagent to decide each day which newspaper will be most suitable for him. (A result of rival offers by London newspapers). Date: 1922

USA & Pauper Labour / 1892
The American working man asks Uncle Sam to spare him from European pauper labour Date: 1892

George III in Kitchen
He shelters from the rain in a cottage, where the lady of the house asks him to mind the roasting-jack

Mr Radio Man
A child asks the radio man to tell his Mammy to come back home Date: 1924

Moliere / Les Amants
LES AMANTS MAGNIFIQUES Eriphile asks Sostrate who it is that her mother wants her to marry Date: 1670

Moliere / Dandin
GEORGES DANDIN Lubin asks Claudine for a kiss as an advance on their marriage Date: 1668

Lloyd George and Miners
LLOYD GEORGE AND THE MINERS " Oliver asks for more". Date: 1920

Suffragette Card Game Snap Orator. A card game, possibly a version of Snap with a suffragette theme. One of eight cards, this shows the female Orator, being pelted with eggs, who asks, Is this a vote

Cats, Are you a Suffragette?. Two cats, one holding a fan, one asks, Are you a suffragette? The other replies, Well, I don t know, but I ve gone through the suffering part of it. Date: circa 1908

Womans Work in WW1. Lady bus or tram conductress with ticket machine asks, How far do you want to go Date: circa 1916

Suffragette Where is my Wandering Wife?. Poor husband, left at home to mind the babies, asks, OH! Where is my wandering wife to-night? Answer

Suffragette, Will Women Ever Have Votes?. Woman asks a man in a straw boater, Sir, will women ever have votes? He wags his finger and replies, Wait and SEE Date: circa 1910

Suffragette Drunken Man Suffery Gettes. A drunken man is roughly escorted to the police station. Knowing its a fair cop he asks Can t you put us in with the Suffery Gettes? Date: circa 1909

Suffragette Who Said Rats. Baby reading newspaper asks, Who said Rats Date: circa 1908

Suffragette Wild Wives Meeting. What are the wild wives saying? asks the man standing outside the Town Hall, where a suffrage meeting is in full swing. Date: circa 1908

The Supporter. Two Men stand outside the polling station, one asks, You want to know why I am going to vote for the Womans suffrage man

Is this right?. Woman with basket on her back, meets man holding umbrella labelled Franchise. She asks Why can t I have an umbrella too? Voter says, You can t. You ought to stop at home

Give me a bit of your franchise cake.. Miss Jane Bull asks Master Johnnie Bull for a bit of his franchise cake. He declines saying It wouldn t be good for you

The Workers Husband. Lady Canvasser asks man, Have you got a vote Mr. Brown? Loafer, Course I got a vote, and shall have so long as my wife takes in washing Date: circa 1909

Suffragette Policeman Beggar. Suffragette is escorted away by three policemen. A beggar or mendicant, cap outstretched, asks, Can you spare a copper, lady? Date: circa 1910

Suffragette Disrupts Meeting. A Mannish suffragette disrupts a meeting, Pro-suffragette banners litter the floor. Man asks, Now Madam

A soldier asks for directions, London, WW1
A British Tommy, returned on leave from the trenches, asks a police officer for directions in London. Another soldier, on crutches, stands nearby. Date: 1914

Cricket asking for guard
A batsman is comes on to play when hes getting ready in hes crease he asks for guard. Date: circa 19th century

James Montgomery - 1
JAMES MONTGOMERY Who is there at all acquainted with English literature that has not heard of James Montgomery ? asks the ILN. Well, I for one... Date: 1771 - 1854

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Abraham Isaac 1645 Etching burin state Plate
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A word of comfort, Dent, William, active 1783-1793, en sanguine engraving 1790, a British satire on the efforts of Charles James Fox to get the Test and Corporation Acts repealed

Minerva asks Envy to ignite jealousy in Aglauros, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

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"Etiquette on the Table Tennis Court: Edwardian Asks for a Fair Game" In the elegant world of Edwardian society, even playing table tennis had its own set of rules and etiquette. Players would gracefully ask their opponents for a fair game, ensuring that sportsmanship prevailed over competition. Just like Hector and Andromache in ancient times, who showed respect and love amidst war's chaos, these players embodied chivalry. Meanwhile, political rivals Gladstone and Disraeli engaged in a battle of wits during the 1874 elections. Each asked the nation to choose wisely between their contrasting ideologies. It was a time when eloquence mattered as much as policies. Across town, dandies inspired by Beau Brummel sought perfection in fashion and manners. They meticulously asked tailors for bespoke suits while demanding attention to detail from barbers who trimmed their impeccable mustaches. History also witnessed remarkable moments when individuals dared to ask for mercy against all odds. Margaret of Anjou found herself at the mercy of a robber but managed to plead her case successfully—an act that showcased both courage and diplomacy. As aspirations varied throughout history, Emily declared her unexpected career choice: "I'm going to be a prison warder. " Breaking stereotypes with determination, she defied expectations by asking society to see beyond gender roles. Amidst opulent parties where champagne flowed freely, one eccentric guest surprised everyone by requesting it poured into his shoe before drinking—a quirky way indeed. Navigating unfamiliar streets often required asking directions politely—a skill still relevant today despite GPS technology. A humble request can lead us down unexplored paths filled with hidden treasures or unexpected encounters. During times of conflict such as World War I, emotions ran high as pro-German Alsaciennes faced scrutiny due to their heritage. Yet they bravely asked others not to judge them based on nationality alone—reminding humanity that empathy should triumph over prejudice. Across the globe, myths and ghost stories have always fascinated us.