Helpful Collection (#5)

The unfair war, the Austrians fire on a priest, doctors and wounded bearers... (colour litho)
2815771 The unfair war, the Austrians fire on a priest, doctors and wounded bearers... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The unfair war)

Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho)
2815641 Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Le Passage du Ruisseau (engraving)
7194587 Le Passage du Ruisseau (engraving) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Passage du Ruisseau)

The ruthless consequences, peasants who in Alsace light bonfires in the battlefields to... (colour litho)
2815680 The ruthless consequences, peasants who in Alsace light bonfires in the battlefields to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Dog rescuing a baby from a fire (chromolitho)
7157174 Dog rescuing a baby from a fire (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog rescuing a baby from a fire)

Dog helping to find a woman lost in the snow (chromolitho)
7157169 Dog helping to find a woman lost in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog helping to find a woman lost in the snow)

Poor homeless boy at a Christmas feast in the East End of London (chromolitho)
7157112 Poor homeless boy at a Christmas feast in the East End of London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abandoned child Joseph Wilmot entering a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho)
7157107 Abandoned child Joseph Wilmot entering a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poor waif children at Edinburgh Castle, Limehouse, London (chromolitho)
7157085 Poor waif children at Edinburgh Castle, Limehouse, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor waif children at Edinburgh Castle, Limehouse)

Parable of the Good Samaritan (chromolitho)
7157035 Parable of the Good Samaritan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Good Samaritan)

First Aid by the St Johns Ambulance Association (litho)
7182005 First Aid by the St Johns Ambulance Association (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Aid by the St Johns Ambulance Association)

Helping themselves (engraving)
7192850 Helping themselves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helping themselves)

"There was no help for it, he would be listened to"(engraving)
7193751 " There was no help for it, he would be listened to" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " There was no help for it)

Boy and girl looking into an old cannon (colour litho)
7201761 Boy and girl looking into an old cannon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl looking into an old cannon)

Childbirth (woodcut)
7186200 Childbirth (woodcut) by Swiss School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childbirth. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Sexualwissenschaft (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Retreat of Napoleons Grande Armee from Moscow, 1812 (engraving)
7201264 Retreat of Napoleons Grande Armee from Moscow, 1812 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retreat of Napoleons Grande Armee from Moscow, 1812)

Poor homeless children enjoying a Punch and Judy show at a Dr Barnardos supper, late 19th Century (chromolitho)
7157097 Poor homeless children enjoying a Punch and Judy show at a Dr Barnardos supper, late 19th Century (chromolitho) by Bulman

A French Red Cross Dog (colour litho)
7181992 A French Red Cross Dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French Red Cross Dog. Illustration for Chatterbox (1918).); © Look and Learn

Girl escaping the jaws of a leopard (colour litho)
7201400 Girl escaping the jaws of a leopard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl escaping the jaws of a leopard)

Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho)
7201398 Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sounding the alarm bell to warn of a fire)

Physical training (litho)
7201352 Physical training (litho) by Bayros, Franz von (Choisy Le Conin) (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical training)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien du Saint-Bernard; Alpine dog; Alpenhund (engraving)
7195357 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien du Saint-Bernard; Alpine dog; Alpenhund (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Kind Man (engraving)
7185158 A Kind Man (engraving) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kind Man. Illustration for La Croix Illustree, 1901.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bateau (de sauvetage); Life-boat; Rettungsboot (engraving)
7194871 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bateau (de sauvetage); Life-boat; Rettungsboot (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Robins"Again! (engraving)
7188237 The " Robins" Again! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Robins" Again)

Dog howling to call help for a boy collapsed in the snow (chromolitho)
7157131 Dog howling to call help for a boy collapsed in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poor homeless boy at a waifs supper standing up to signal his wish to enter a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho)
7157105 Poor homeless boy at a waifs supper standing up to signal his wish to enter a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho) by English School

The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act I, Scene 2 (colour litho)
7155982 The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Act I, Scene 2 (colour litho) by Woodroffe, Paul Vincent (1875-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: " She did confine thee)

St Christopher, patron saint of travellers, carrying the infant Christ across the river (engraving)
7147666 St Christopher, patron saint of travellers, carrying the infant Christ across the river (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Christopher)

Certificate issued to schoolchildren of the British Empire for sending Christmas gifts to members of the armed forces
7148807 Certificate issued to schoolchildren of the British Empire for sending Christmas gifts to members of the armed forces during World War I, 1916 (chromolitho) by English School

Grandmother, mother and child (litho)
7201254 Grandmother, mother and child (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmother, mother and child)

Faithful Help! (engraving)
7165752 Faithful Help! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faithful Help! Illustration for Our Darlings, The Childrens Treasury of Pictures and Stories)

Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho)
7157128 Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poverty in late Victorian Britain)

A Three Master adrift in the Downs with help at Hand (oil on canvas)
6431687 A Three Master adrift in the Downs with help at Hand (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); Private Collection

Hanuman assisted by his Associates, building Ramas Bridge (engraving)
7182575 Hanuman assisted by his Associates, building Ramas Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanuman assisted by his Associates)

Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho)
7201109 Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just in Time, rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck)

Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes (copper engraving)
7201580 Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes (copper engraving) by Heyden, Jacob van der (1573-1645); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes)

The Rescue (colour litho)
7201163 The Rescue (colour litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rescue; rescuing survivors of a shipwreck)

Boys ice skating (litho)
7201158 Boys ice skating (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Samaritan, boys ice skating)

Boys skating (litho)
7201120 Boys skating (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Samaritan, boys skating)

Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho)
7173039 Miniature from a 16th Century book of hours owned by King Henry II of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parable of the Good Samaritan (engraving)
7172451 Parable of the Good Samaritan (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10)

Christian in the Slough of Despond, scene from The Pilgrims Progress, by John Bunyan (chromolitho)
7157109 Christian in the Slough of Despond, scene from The Pilgrims Progress, by John Bunyan (chromolitho) by English School

Guests arriving at a Dr Barnardos New Years feast at Edinburgh Castle, Limehouse, London (chromolitho)
7157101 Guests arriving at a Dr Barnardos New Years feast at Edinburgh Castle, Limehouse, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poor homeless children at a Dr Barnardos supper, late 19th Century (chromolitho)
7157095 Poor homeless children at a Dr Barnardos supper, late 19th Century (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho)
7201762 Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping her mother with the housework)

Union Pacific Railways, World War II poster, LA PA WWII KEEP WAR SUPPLIES ROLLING; Studio Shot

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Discover a treasure trove of helpful hints from the past. From mushrooms to sewing patterns, wartime activities to classic art, this collection has it all. Explore the wisdom of Mushrooms Larousse 1913 and learn about their fascinating world. Uncover the remarkable efforts of Women's Institute during the First World War, showcasing their resilience and resourcefulness. Dive into Mary Qoss Messenger's tips for everyday life and be inspired by her practical advice. Marvel at Chichester Market Cross, a symbol of community gathering and commerce through generations. Admire the beautiful cover design of Simplicity Sewing Book, an ode to creativity in fashion. Journey into Avenant and Dragon's mythical realm where imagination knows no bounds. Witness Tobias and the Angel's timeless tale unfold before your eyes with its enchanting illustrations. Experience The Fury of a Swan captured in vibrant color lithography that evokes emotions like never before. Step back in time with Anthony Asquith as a young boy at 10 Downing Street, London - glimpse into history through his innocent eyes. Let Allan Junior's poem 'V - The Symbol of Victory' resonate within you as it celebrates triumph over adversity with powerful words. Immerse yourself in The Good Samaritan masterpiece from 1852 - witness compassion transcending time on canvas. And who could forget Pears Advertisement? Discover how this iconic brand shaped advertising history while leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. These helpful hints from various eras offer glimpses into our shared human journey – reminding us that knowledge is timeless.