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Grandfather Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Timeless Legacy: A Glimpse into Grandfather's Extraordinary Life" Step into the enchanting world of my beloved grandfather, a watchmaker at work

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Three generations: A.P. Kalganov with son and granddaughter; the last two work in the shops

Three generations: A.P. Kalganov with son and granddaughter; the last two work in the shops of the Zlatoust plant, 1910. Two men and a woman posed outdoors at the Zlatoust arms plant. A. P

Background imageGrandfather Collection: 'Winter', drawn by A. Hunt, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson. 'Winter', drawn by A. Hunt, 1864

"Winter", drawn by A. Hunt, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson. "Winter", drawn by A. Hunt, 1864
"Winter", drawn by A. Hunt, 1864. The sun is sinking-in the wintry sky, And all the landscape lies enwrapp'd in snow; The day is dying, and to see it die Come youth and age

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Grandfather
Miroslaw Prybinski

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Mohammadreza Momeni

Mohammadreza Momeni

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Happy eyes
Veli Aydogdu

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11 (Maharaja), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11 (Maharaja), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 11 (Maharaja), c1920-1940. Divine beings lead Jujaka to the palace of King Sanjaya, Vessantara's father

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Grandfather. Creator: August Jernberg

Grandfather. Creator: August Jernberg
Grandfather, unknown date

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Saying Grace, c.1653-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer

Saying Grace, c.1653-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
Saying Grace, c.1653-1668

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Portrait of Emperor Frans I of Austria and the Duke of Reichstadt, c1830-1900. Creator: Schijtra

Portrait of Emperor Frans I of Austria and the Duke of Reichstadt, c1830-1900. Creator: Schijtra
Portrait of Emperor Frans I of Austria and the Duke of Reichstadt, c1830-1900. Two uniformed men, holding hands. Le Duc de Reichstadt Avec Son Grand-Pere L'Empereur...'

Background imageGrandfather Collection: To each his own, 1810-1852. Creator: Louis Henri de Fontenay

To each his own, 1810-1852. Creator: Louis Henri de Fontenay
To each his own, 1810-1852

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Visiting Grandfather, 1853. Creator: Julius Exner

Visiting Grandfather, 1853. Creator: Julius Exner
Visiting Grandfather, 1853

Background imageGrandfather Collection: A Prayer for Grandpapa, late 1770s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard

A Prayer for Grandpapa, late 1770s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
A Prayer for Grandpapa, late 1770s

Background imageGrandfather Collection: John Hollis Bankhead, Rep. from Alabama, At Confederate Reunion, D.C. with Grand-Daughters...1917

John Hollis Bankhead, Rep. from Alabama, At Confederate Reunion, D.C. with Grand-Daughters...1917
John Hollis Bankhead, Rep. from Alabama, At Confederate Reunion, Washington D.C. with Grand-Daughters, Tallulah, Left, And Eugenia, Right, 1917. Representative 1887-1907; Senator, 1907-1920

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Autumn. Winter... 1884

Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Autumn. Winter... 1884
Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Autumn. Winter. Water. The night. 1884

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Leaving Crathie Church with Her Grandfather - August, 1935, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Leaving Crathie Church with Her Grandfather - August, 1935, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Leaving Crathie Church with Her Grandfather - August, 1935, 1947. The future Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland with her father and mother the Duke and Duchess of York, and King George V

Background imageGrandfather Collection: His Daughter's Bairn', after Arthur Hacker, 1891. Creator: Unknown

His Daughter's Bairn", after Arthur Hacker, 1891. Creator: Unknown
His Daughter's Bairn", after Arthur Hacker, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageGrandfather Collection: John Hollis Bankhead, Represetative from Alabama, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

John Hollis Bankhead, Represetative from Alabama, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
John Hollis Bankhead, Representative from Alabama, between 1916 and 1918. American politician John H. Bankhead from Alabama (left), elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1887

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Jeanne sleeping, c1888. Creator: Albert Auguste Fourie

Jeanne sleeping, c1888. Creator: Albert Auguste Fourie
Jeanne sleeping, c1888

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Angel Visits. A Lyric for the New Year, by Charles MacKay, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Angel Visits. A Lyric for the New Year, by Charles MacKay, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Angel Visits. A Lyric for the New Year, by Charles MacKay, 1850. Sentimental scene illustrating a song or poem. Thou'rt old, grandfather - old and blind, But ever cheerful, good, and kind

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Grandfather of fifty-six children, Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Grandfather of fifty-six children, Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grandfather of fifty-six children. Chesnee, South Carolina. He left a 300 acre farm in the North Carolina mountains when his parents died fifty-five years ago

Background imageGrandfather Collection: The First Grandchild - three generations of German Royalty, Grandfather Kaiser Wilhelm II

The First Grandchild - three generations of German Royalty, Grandfather Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), his son German Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) and his son

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his granddaughter Tatiana, Yasnaya Polyana, Russia, c1910

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his granddaughter Tatiana, Yasnaya Polyana, Russia, c1910. Tolstoy (1828-1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Great-grandfather, grandfather, grandson and great-grandchildren, 1909

Great-grandfather, grandfather, grandson and great-grandchildren, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
Great-grandfather, grandfather, grandson and great-grandchildren, 1909. This image is from Tipy kazakov: Sibirskie kazaki na sluzhbe i doma (Types of Cossacks: Siberian Cossacks on duty and at home)

Background imageGrandfather Collection: 'Grandfather's Portrait' by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862

"Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Grandfather looks at Grandson

Grandfather looks at Grandson
Shaibal Nandi

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Syrian Refugees in Istanbul

Syrian Refugees in Istanbul
Hayati Kart

Background imageGrandfather Collection: A Hard Word

A Hard Word
OLD37270 A Hard Word by Henderson, W.S.P. (fl.1836-74); 16.5x12.1 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Lord Althorp and Lady Adelaide Spencer in The Tatler

Lord Althorp and Lady Adelaide Spencer in The Tatler
Page from The Tatler featuring (right), Albert Edward John, Seventh Earl Spencer (1892 - 1975), grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Lightweight boxer Ken Buchanan seen here being met by his father

Lightweight boxer Ken Buchanan seen here being met by his father and son at Turnhouse Airport 6th July 1974

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Dino Martin Tennis Player son of Dean Martin Actor dbase msi

Dino Martin Tennis Player son of Dean Martin Actor dbase msi

Background imageGrandfather Collection: The O Brien family standing on the front steps outside their flat in New Cross

The O Brien family standing on the front steps outside their flat in New Cross, London. September 1961

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Towards the Evening, 1913. Creator: Simberg, Hugo (1873-1917)

Towards the Evening, 1913. Creator: Simberg, Hugo (1873-1917)
Towards the Evening, 1913. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Cadwallader Colden and His Grandson Warren De Lancey, ca. 1772. Creator: Matthew Pratt

Cadwallader Colden and His Grandson Warren De Lancey, ca. 1772. Creator: Matthew Pratt
Cadwallader Colden and His Grandson Warren De Lancey, ca. 1772

Background imageGrandfather Collection: King Edward VII with his son George, Prince of Wales, and grandson Prince Edward, 1910, (1935)

King Edward VII with his son George, Prince of Wales, and grandson Prince Edward, 1910, (1935). Three Generations. On May 6, 1910, Edward VII died, and his son succeeded him as King George V

Background imageGrandfather Collection: A Fix - Black To Move, 19th century. Creator: Cheltnam

A Fix - Black To Move, 19th century. Creator: Cheltnam
A Fix - Black To Move, 19th century

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Their Majesties the King & Queen with Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930

Their Majesties the King & Queen with Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930
Their Majesties the King & Queen with the little Princess Elizabeth at Craigweil House, Bognor, c1930. King George V (1865-1936)

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Mr. & Mrs. Burke of Carshalton, c18th century, (1917). Artist: Johan Zoffany

Mr. & Mrs. Burke of Carshalton, c18th century, (1917). Artist: Johan Zoffany
Mr. & Mrs Burke of Carshalton, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]

Background imageGrandfather Collection: George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, 1929 (1937). Artist: CE Turner

George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, 1929 (1937). Artist: CE Turner
King George V and Princess Elizabeth, Craigwell House, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, during his convalescence in 1929, (1937)

Background imageGrandfather Collection: King George V and Queen Mary with Princess Margaret driving to church, Balmoral, c1930s

King George V and Queen Mary with Princess Margaret driving to church, Balmoral, c1930s. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Mr. Zina Hitchcock Benjamin family, posed left to right: Cornelia, Zina Hitchcock...c1890

Mr. Zina Hitchcock Benjamin family, posed left to right: Cornelia, Zina Hitchcock...c1890
Mr. Zina Hitchcock Benjamin family, posed left to right: Cornelia, Zina Hitchcock, Frances Antoinette, Samuel Clark, and Joanette Clark

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Bill Owen actor Last of the Summer wine and son Thomas Owen

Bill Owen actor Last of the Summer wine and son Thomas Owen and gransons James 7 and William 5. March 1983

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Grandfather from the village

Grandfather from the village
Miroslaw Prybinski

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Young or old

Young or old
amaluddin

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Tickhill Antique Shop early 1900s

Tickhill Antique Shop early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageGrandfather Collection: The Bunnies return home after their accident

The Bunnies return home after their accident Date: 1924

Background imageGrandfather Collection: RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce

RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce
An important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gateleg table on which the composer and ?English Waltz King? Archibald Joyce (1873)

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Harvard House, Stratford-On-Avon

Harvard House, Stratford-On-Avon
An architectural etching showing the front face of Harvard House, built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, the grandfather of the Harvard University benefactor, John Harvard

Background imageGrandfather Collection: Grandfathers of football, Derby and Crewe Railway Veterans

Grandfathers of football, Derby and Crewe Railway Veterans in action Date: 1946




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"Unveiling the Timeless Legacy: A Glimpse into Grandfather's Extraordinary Life" Step into the enchanting world of my beloved grandfather, a watchmaker at work, meticulously crafting intricate timepieces that would stand the test of time. Hailing from England's picturesque St. Ives, his skilled hands brought life to every delicate mechanism. Yet behind his craftsmanship lay a poignant tale rooted in County Kerry, Ireland. The haunting memories of eviction echoed through generations, reminding us of our resilient spirit and unwavering determination to rebuild amidst adversity. In our humble Swedish peasant interior, we found solace as a family. Gathered around the hearth, we shared stories and laughter while cherishing moments steeped in love and unity. Amidst this tapestry of memories lies an advertisement for Lifebuoy soap - a vibrant lithograph illustrating its power to combat dirt and disease. Grandfather understood that cleanliness was not just about appearance but also safeguarding health; he embraced modernity with open arms. As devout believers, we found solace in family worship captured within the pages of Pears Annual 1911 edition. Our hearts lifted as hymns resonated through our home - a testament to faith passed down from generation to generation. Grandfather possessed not only wisdom but also whimsy; W. Heath Robinson's illustration "O wilt thou be my Valentine?" encapsulated his playful nature perfectly. His mischievous smile warmed our souls even during challenging times. Prince Rupert of Teck stood tall among grandfather's treasured possessions – an emblematic figure symbolizing strength and nobility that inspired him daily on his journey towards greatness. Within the worn pages depicting Three Billy Goats Gruff on watercolor paper resided tales spun by grandpa himself – captivating narratives transporting us to magical realms where courage triumphs over adversity with wit and cunningness.