Giving Collection (#2)

Leningrad Blood Donor
A blood donor during the siege

Easter egg customs in a Russian village
In a Russian village, friends and neighbours exchange eggs and kisses at Easter

Spaniards Mass, Mexico
After their conquest of Mexico, the Spaniards celebrate Mass, giving thanks to God for giving them the victory

England Vs Wales 1902
A penalty kick sails between the posts, giving Wales a 9-8 victory over England at Rectory Field, Blackheath, England

Reynaud Praxinoscope 2
Reynauds device with central lamp, drum holding the images, and a handle for turning it, giving the illusion of movement

Cuddling pussy - Young girl in the garden giving the cat a hug. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1920

A blind hurdy-gurdy player and family receiving alms, 1648. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
A blind hurdy-gurdy player and family receiving alms, 1648.

"On Thoughts of Charity Intent", by Miss E. Brownlow - from the Female Artists' Exhibition, 1864. A '...charming little picture

La Bastringue, or Gift Giving Dance, popular at the time of the French Revolution
1000900 La Bastringue, or Gift Giving Dance, popular at the time of the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

A Penny for Yourself, c.1870 (w/c)
STC80993 A Penny for Yourself, c.1870 (w/c) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 27.9x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by James Clarke Waite); The Stapleton Collection

woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
3666111 woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus; (add.info.: 19th century woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Stretcher bearers giving aid to a soldier lying wounded in a trench on The Somme, France during World War I (litho)
3252800 Stretcher bearers giving aid to a soldier lying wounded in a trench on The Somme, France during World War I (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peddler selling prints in street, 17th century, London
2603869 Peddler selling prints in street, 17th century, London; (add.info.: Peddler selling printed ballads in the street. 17th century London)

Representation of St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded the first monastery in France at Liguge near
535068 Representation of St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded the first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360, giving military cloak to a beggar

William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible, on morning of his death
530220 William Tyndale of Tindale (c1494-1536), English translator of the Bible, on morning of his death, giving his jailer a packet for John Rogers (pseudonym of Thomas Mather)

World War I 1914-1918 cartoon: Phrenological map of the German Kaiser's mind as a warped version the normal mind
528502 World War I 1914-1918 cartoon: Phrenological map of the German Kaiser's mind as a warped version the normal mind map

1871 cartoon showing a young girl giving change to a man in a smog filled London Street as a porter carries a lantern
5308839 1871 cartoon showing a young girl giving change to a man in a smog filled London Street as a porter carries a lantern to show the way; (add.info)

Spanish War of Independence
3499753 Spanish War of Independence; (add.info.: Spanish War of Independence. The Bruc Drum. Allegory. It commemorates the second and decisive battle of Bruc (14 June, 1808) against the French Army

Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893) giving a clinical lecture at the Salpetriere, 1887 (engraving)
542287 Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893) giving a clinical lecture at the Salpetriere, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving after painting by Andre Brouillet)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) giving alms to a beggar. 19th century (french woodcut)
535048 St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) giving alms to a beggar. 19th century (french woodcut); (add.info.: After the death of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia)

World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving 4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'
528517 World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving 4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'. The reasons are, left to right, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Field Marshal Hindenburg

Shoot for Woman's Own - Father's Day
Shoot for Woman's Own Special Advertisement Feature - Father's Day - circa late 1950s Date: circa late 1950s

Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828
3480386 Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828; (add.info.: Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750
3666127 Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John, c.1750; (add.info.: Russian Orthodox miniature depicting the Apocalypse of Saint John)

St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360
535143 St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360, giving military cloak to a beggar

George Wishart (c1513-46) Scottish reformer and martyr, burned for heresy at St Andrews, March 1546
538478 George Wishart (c1513-46) Scottish reformer and martyr, burned for heresy at St Andrews, March 1546. 19th century (colored lithograph from John Foxe Foxe's Book of Martyrs)

An Electric Shock: Small boy shown giving a native american child a shock with a static electric machine
545088 An Electric Shock: Small boy shown giving a native american child a shock with a static electric machine. Bon Marche trade card, Paris

19th century Irish postman
673373 19th century Irish postman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Irish postman); Universal History Archive/UIG

Are YOU in this? First World War recruitment poster by Baden Powell showing helpers on the home front giving backup to
528124 Are YOU in this? First World War recruitment poster by Baden Powell showing helpers on the home front giving backup to fighting soldiers and sailors.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. 19th century (colour-printed wood engraving)
531485 Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. 19th century (colour-printed wood engraving); (add.info.: Subject of many romantic stories especially that of his ride to York on his)

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank
531859 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank. Save money by giving up drink (alcohol) From Punch, London

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882
530639 Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

Henrietta Mielke giving iron ring to contributor, 22 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Henrietta Mielke giving iron ring to contributor, 22 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). Henrietta Mielke (b. 1897) giving a ring to a man

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Table XXIX. A popular illustrated textbook for children

The Note, 17th century. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
The Note, 17th century

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), 1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), 1920-1940

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 3 (The Gift), c1850-1870. After his banishment from the kingdom, Vessantara is accompanied into the forest by his wife, Maddi, and their two children

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 2 (Himavanta Forest), c1850-1870. In this scene, we see Prince Vessantara giving his prized white elephant to a group of brahmins from a neighboring kingdom

Life in the trenches in Champagne; A lookout teased by the enemy is passed hand grenades, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Life in the trenches in Champagne; A lookout teased by the enemy is passed hand grenades, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

St Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Creator: Michelangelo Cerquozzi
St Martin and the Beggar, 17th century. Martin is dressed in a blue garment and a red cloak, which is already divided into two pieces

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de l'Isle de Madagascar, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de l'Isle de Madagascar, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Hommes de la Guÿane, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Hommes de la Guyane, c1797

Church interior with man giving alms to a beggar, 1817-1879. Creator: George Gillis Haanen
Church interior with man giving alms to a beggar, 1817-1879

A soldier hands a shepherd a bag of money, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
A soldier hands a shepherd a bag of money, 1700-1800

Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860. Creator: Unknown
China - the British Forces in Talien-Wan - Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860

Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts, at Holly Lodge, Highgate, 1860. The company having taken their seats, the battalion marched up in column,

Punyaki Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1700 Creator: Unknown
Punyaki Ragini, the Fourth Wife of Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1700

The Hunter's Present, c.1658-c.1661. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
The Hunter's Present, c.1658-c.1661

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"Embracing the Spirit of Giving: From Ancient Deities to Modern Heroes" The divine presence of the Hindu goddess Annapurna (Parvati) graces us with her benevolence, as she bestows food upon those in need. In the serene Lakshman temple, a symbol of compassion and generosity, we find solace in the act that transcends time. A Thangka painting from Bhaktapur, Nepal captures Sujata's selfless gesture as she presents milk rice to Buddha, reminding us that kindness knows no bounds. Amidst our bustling city streets, a police officer takes a moment to connect with children through small acts and nurturing trust within their hearts. Rosa Luxemburg's unwavering commitment to social justice echoes through history, inspiring generations to fight for equality by giving voice to the marginalized. Fidel Castro captivates an audience with his impassioned speech on revolution and solidarity—a reminder that sometimes giving words can ignite powerful change. Through witty satire depicted in Punch cartoon's engraving, Faraday humorously offers his expertise to Father Thames—showcasing how even knowledge can be given freely. Keir Hardie's resounding speech reverberates across crowds as he champions workers' rights and gives hope for a fairer society built on empathy and understanding. George Mutch scores for Preston North End at the FA Cup Final—an exhilarating display where skillful teamwork culminates in joyous celebration—a gift shared by all fans present. The cacique of Tabasco presents twenty Indigenous people to Hernan Cortes—an unsettling reminder that not all forms are born out of goodwill but rather reflect power dynamics throughout history. Ancient stone arches gracefully span over Gave River—the Old Bridge stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity, a gift to future generations.