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Heart Collection (#93)

The heart, a symbol of love and emotion, has captivated artists and believers throughout history

Background imageHeart Collection: Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lions heart

Carl A. Haswin and his company in A lions heart. Date c1900

Background imageHeart Collection: Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble

Heart of the Klondike written by Scott Marble. Date c1897

Background imageHeart Collection: 4 years an international success, A guilty mother a play tha

4 years an international success, A guilty mother a play that reaches the heart. Date c1899

Background imageHeart Collection: Carl A. Haswin in the new romantic melodrama, A lions heart

Carl A. Haswin in the new romantic melodrama, A lions heart an honest, earnest production of a great play. Date c1899

Background imageHeart Collection: The heart of the Rockies

The heart of the Rockies. Date c1901

Background imageHeart Collection: Valentines card with cute children

Valentines card with cute children
A little girl holding up a red heart gazes admiringly at a boy on a merry-go-round zebra ride, while he looks winningly back at her. The slogan is take a ride and win a heart. Date: C.1930

Background imageHeart Collection: Valentines Day card - little girl on tortoise

Valentines Day card - little girl on tortoise
To my Valentine - a cute little girl looks out from under her blue bonnet while clutching two Valentines cards in envelopes decorated with red hearts; she rides on the back of a tortoise

Background imageHeart Collection: Cute doggy Valentine card

Cute doggy Valentine card
A sweet card for St Valentines Day featuring two dogs, one looking very dapper in cap and silver-starred collar, one in a dog house - To My Valentine

Background imageHeart Collection: Death of Daniel O Connell

Death of Daniel O Connell, in Genoa, May 15th 1847. His heart at Rome, his body in Ireland, and his soul in heaven. Date: 1847

Background imageHeart Collection: Camel Caravan

Camel Caravan
A camel caravan in Oman - only in the heart of the Arabian Gulf do the caravan bells still sound regularly. The huge, noble camels stride in peace among oven-hot rocks. Date: 1930s

Background imageHeart Collection: Weddiing dress 1937

Weddiing dress 1937
Heavy white satin weddiing dress, exquisitely draped and moulded to the figure so that the line about the waist is emphasised, it has a heart-shaped neckline with fern clip at either side

Background imageHeart Collection: London Poultry

London Poultry
in the heart of the City of London Date: circa 1900

Background imageHeart Collection: Silver Wedding anniversary silhouette portraits

Silver Wedding anniversary silhouette portraits
A Silver Wedding Anniversary picture with silhouette portraits of an early 19th century couple, together with various emblems symbolising marriage. Date: c.1805

Background imageHeart Collection: Young woman, Miss Peggy Kurton

Young woman, Miss Peggy Kurton
Absence makes the heart grow fonder -- a young woman (the actress Peggy Kurton) in a relaxed pose with roses. Date: early 20th century

Background imageHeart Collection: Vidin, Bulgaria

Vidin, Bulgaria
Vidin (formerly Widdin) is strategically located on the Donau (Danube), in the heart of wine country. Date: 1850

Background imageHeart Collection: Georgian Terrace

Georgian Terrace
A delightful terrace of Georgian town houses, with shuttered windows, at Barnefield Crescent in the heart of the city of Exeter, Devon, England. Date: circa 1800

Background imageHeart Collection: Fountain Row

Fountain Row - not in the grounds of a mansion in the heart of the countryside, but on the Roof Garden at Derry and Toms, Kensington High Street, central London. Date: 1950s

Background imageHeart Collection: Boating Stage

Boating Stage
The boating (landing) stage, a peaceful study, with swans, in Regents Park, in the heart of London. Date: 1930s

Background imageHeart Collection: Mount Athos Monastery

Mount Athos Monastery
A monastery perched upon Mount Athos, the heart of Greek Orthodox Christianity, on the northernmost peninsula of Halkidiki, Macedonia, Greece. Date: early 1930s

Background imageHeart Collection: Romano-Byzantine Mosaic

Romano-Byzantine Mosaic
Romano-Byzantine style mosaics, designed by G. Pippet, in the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Catherine, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageHeart Collection: Melting Snow Scene

Melting Snow Scene
Melting winter snow on the thatched roofs of some of the old cottages at Buckland-in- the-Moor, in the heart of Dartmoor, Devon, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageHeart Collection: Tranquil Scotland

Tranquil Scotland
A peaceful scene near Milngavie, Scotland, within 10 miles of the industrial heart of Glasgow. Date: 1950s

Background imageHeart Collection: Devonshire Snow Scene

Devonshire Snow Scene
A Wintertime view of some delightful old thatched cottages at Buckland-in-the- Moor, a picturesque village, set in the heart of Dartmoor, Devon, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageHeart Collection: Fashionable Melbourne

Fashionable Melbourne
Shoppers on Collins Street, in the heart of fashionable Melbourne, Australia. Date: 1960s

Background imageHeart Collection: Lucky charm mascots worn during WW1

Lucky charm mascots worn during WW1
Two lucky charm mascot pendants worn by servicemen during the First World War. One is in the shape of an anchor, the other in the shape of a heart with a cross in the middle. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageHeart Collection: Measuring a childs height

Measuring a childs height. Artist: Helen Jackson. Genre image entitled As High as Ones Heart Date: circa 1910

Background imageHeart Collection: Label, Hotel Meran, Salzburg, Austria

Label, Hotel Meran, Salzburg, Austria
Luggage label from the Hotel Meran, Salzburg, Austria. Date: 20th century

Background imageHeart Collection: Heart and flowers on a birthday postcard

Heart and flowers on a birthday postcard
A heart-shaped scene on a lake, with three pink roses below, on a birthday postcard. Date: early 20th century

Background imageHeart Collection: Advertisement for Black & White Whisky

Advertisement for Black & White Whisky
Advertisement for Black & White Scotch Whisky, featuring a fine silhouette of the Old Laird of Dumbiedikes passing advise to his son Jock (and also to Mr Novit)

Background imageHeart Collection: Young woman with sweeping brush

Young woman with sweeping brush

Background imageHeart Collection: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Havana, Cuba

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Havana, Cuba Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHeart Collection: Rouen Cathedral, France - Misericord in the Choir

Rouen Cathedral, France - Misericord in the Choir stalls. A stange female creature with the wings and tail of a Chimera and a crows feet, holding up a heart in her right hand. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHeart Collection: Johns submission to King Richard

Johns submission to King Richard
King Richard forgives his younger brother John, who had rebelled while Richard was away on the Third Crusade. John was named as heir to the throne and succeeded his brother in 1199 Date: 1194

Background imageHeart Collection: Longchamp arrests Hugh de Puiset

Longchamp arrests Hugh de Puiset
William Longchamp, Bishop of Ely, arrests Hugh de Puiset (Hugh Pudsey) at Tickhill Castle. Longchamp, a favourite of Richard I

Background imageHeart Collection: Durnstein Castle and town

Durnstein Castle and town
The town of Durnstein, on the river Danube, Austria. On a rocky hill above the town sits Durnstein Castle, where Richard I of England was held captive from December 1192 to March 1193 following his

Background imageHeart Collection: King Richard enters London

King Richard enters London
Following his release from captivity in Austria on his way back from the Third Crusade, King Richard makes a triumphant entry into London Date: 1194

Background imageHeart Collection: Xmas. Girl with holly by Ethel Parkinson

Xmas. Girl with holly by Ethel Parkinson. " Accept that Greeting dear to friends, The welcome of the heart" - A Macfarren. circa 1902

Background imageHeart Collection: King Richard forgives his assassin

King Richard forgives his assassin
Mortally wounded, King Richard nevertheless pardons the crossbowman, Bertrand de Gurdon, who had shot him from the battlements of the castle of Chalus-Chabrol Date: March 1199

Background imageHeart Collection: A Modern Dreadnought

A Modern Dreadnought
A Servicewoman of the pre-First World War years, titled as A Modern Dreadnought. Perhaps she served as part of the British Royal Navy (in an unofficial capacity as the Wrens were only formed in 1917)

Background imageHeart Collection: Servant Guidelines

Servant Guidelines
Servants, be obedient to them that are your Masters, according to the flesh, with fear and trembling in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ. Date: early 1900s (re-enactment)

Background imageHeart Collection: Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Heart
ANATOMY OF THE HEART (interior) according to Jean-Baptiste Senac Date: Circa 1760

Background imageHeart Collection: Heart & Chest Arteries

Heart & Chest Arteries
The HEART and the CHEST ARTERIES of the human body according to the anatomist Haller. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageHeart Collection: Rayon Ballgown

Rayon Ballgown
Love-in-a-mist coloured rayon gown with a long skirt, & heart (en coeur) shaped pleated corsage with narrow shoulder straps & worn with a triple belt trimmed with roses Date: 1938

Background imageHeart Collection: Bird on Nellies Hat

Bird on Nellies Hat
A fashionable hat of the period trimmed with a stuffed bird worn by May Ward - the dainty little comedienne. Date: 1906

Background imageHeart Collection: Japanese Tea and Saki

Japanese Tea and Saki
Japanese tea ceremony (Sado); a custom strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism, in which the many rituals must be learned by heart Date: circa 1860

Background imageHeart Collection: Ballad / Lord Randal

Ballad / Lord Randal
LORD RANDAL O yes, I am poisoned, mother, make my bed soon, for I m sick at the heart, and I fain wald lie down (His true love gave him eels boiled in broth.) Date: traditional

Background imageHeart Collection: M-M. Alacocoque

M-M. Alacocoque
SAINT MARGUERITE-MARIE ALACOCQUE French nun and visionary; canonised in 1920 Date: 1647 - 1690

Background imageHeart Collection: Female Type / Remembrance

Female Type / Remembrance
An elegant young woman. Date: 1909




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The heart, a symbol of love and emotion, has captivated artists and believers throughout history. From the intricate lines on a palmistry map of the hand to the sorrowful depiction of Mary of Seven Sorrows in a chromolithograph devotional card, its significance is undeniable. Leonardo da Vinci's pen and ink studies of an ox heart in 1512 showcase his relentless pursuit of knowledge. The precision with which he captured this vital organ reveals his fascination with anatomy and the mysteries it holds. In downtown Oranjestad, Aruba, amidst vibrant colors and bustling streets, an "I love Aruba" sign catches your eye. It serves as a reminder that even in far-flung corners like these Caribbean islands, the they are find solace and affection. On Edinburgh's Royal Mile stands the Heart of Midlothian, etched into cobblestones. This historic landmark represents not only Scotland's rich heritage but also its resilience and passion for freedom. A border collie looking sad with its head resting on a heart cushion tugs at our emotions. Dogs have an uncanny ability to touch our hearts effortlessly with their unwavering loyalty and unconditional love. As mist rises from Cleveland's waters during early morning courtship behavior between mute swans, nature paints a breathtaking scene reminiscent of romance novels. Digital manipulation emphasizes their graceful necks forming a perfect heart shape—a testament to love found even in unexpected places. Jesús' sacred heart statue stands tall in Auxerre, Burgundy—an embodiment of divine compassion that resonates across borders. Its presence reminds us that faith can heal wounded hearts and offer solace during trying times. Jan Saenredam's Cave of Plato engraving transports us back to ancient Greece where philosophers contemplated matters beyond comprehension. Within this allegorical cave lies Plato's belief that true knowledge resides within one's own heart—encouraging introspection as we navigate life's complexities.