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Holding Collection (#97)

In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno

Background imageHolding Collection: The Holy Family (oil on panel)

The Holy Family (oil on panel)
2829480 The Holy Family (oil on panel) by Italian School, (16th century); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by John M

Background imageHolding Collection: Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)

Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho)
2808990 Firefighters in a strange uniform (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firefighters in a strange uniform)

Background imageHolding Collection: The Luncheon of Camille Desmoulins (colour litho)

The Luncheon of Camille Desmoulins (colour litho)
2818340 The Luncheon of Camille Desmoulins (colour litho) by Flameng, Leopold (1831-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Luncheon of Camille Desmoulins. Painting by Leopold Flameng)

Background imageHolding Collection: The five senses (chromolitho)

The five senses (chromolitho)
2817207 The five senses (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The five senses. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHolding Collection: The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for

The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho)
2815027 The loss of a work of art, a vandal cuts and ruins a masterpiece in the Louvre museum for stupidity (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageHolding Collection: A woman falling from the basket of a balloon over Bavaria (colour litho)

A woman falling from the basket of a balloon over Bavaria (colour litho)
2779932 A woman falling from the basket of a balloon over Bavaria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHolding Collection: Girl holding tennis racquet (colour photo)

Girl holding tennis racquet (colour photo)
2804536 Girl holding tennis racquet (colour photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding tennis racquet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHolding Collection: Gold Refiner (engraving)

Gold Refiner (engraving)
2801977 Gold Refiner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Refiner. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imageHolding Collection: Maggie Ripley in Pink Dominos

Maggie Ripley in Pink Dominos Date: 1890s

Background imageHolding Collection: Miss Kelly, the Child Dancer

Miss Kelly, the Child Dancer Date: 1890s

Background imageHolding Collection: The Firefighters in Skirts (Colour Litho)

The Firefighters in Skirts (Colour Litho)
2777728 The Firefighters in Skirts (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The firemen in skirts)

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Two women and a little boy Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women and a little boy Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Railway passenger and station porter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Railway passenger and station porter Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Water Storage Tank at Vauxhall Motors Plant, Dunstable

Water Storage Tank at Vauxhall Motors Plant, Dunstable
A Horton Ellipsoidal Steel water storage tank (which can hold 500, 000 gallons), built by Motherwell Bridge and Engineering Company Limited of Motherwell

Background imageHolding Collection: Sue Carol - American actress

Sue Carol - American actress
Sue Carol (1906-1982) - American actress and later a talent agent. The last of her four marriages was to one of her clients, Alan Ladd, from 1942 until his death in 1964. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Two men in a speeding car Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men in a speeding car Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Woman, baby and station porter

Comic postcard, Woman, baby and station porter Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Topsy Sinden, Skirt Dance

Topsy Sinden, Skirt Dance Date: 1890s

Background imageHolding Collection: Topsy Sinden, four portraits

Topsy Sinden, four portraits Date: 1890s

Background imageHolding Collection: Original Artwork - Girl with box of Christmas crackers

Original Artwork - Girl with box of Christmas crackers
Original Artwork - Design for a postcard, featuring a girl in a yellow dress holding a box of Christmas crackers. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Original Artwork - Holding mistletoe above two mice

Original Artwork - Holding mistletoe above two mice
Original Artwork - A little girl encouraging two amorous mice, by holding a sprig of mistletoe above their heads! Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Original Artwork - Get Better Quick card design

Original Artwork - Get Better Quick card design
Original Artwork - Design for a Get Better Quick card featuring a poorly teddy bear with an attentive young nurse holding a bottle of Castor Oil. A play on the word bear ! Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Circular Christmas gift tag featuring a teddy bear

Circular Christmas gift tag featuring a teddy bear holding a ribbon-tied Christmas present. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Original Artwork - Thanks for the present - postcard design

Original Artwork - Thanks for the present - postcard design
Original Artwork - Design for a childrens postcard - Thanks for the Present. A little girl holds the doll she has just taken out of a patterned gift box. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Original Artwork - Christmas thank you card design

Original Artwork - Christmas thank you card design
Original Artwork - Design for a Christmas thank you card - teddy bear holding a green balloon and sprig of mistletoe. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Christmas place marker - Dutch boy with large cracker

Christmas place marker - Dutch boy with large cracker
Christmas place marker - Little Dutch boy in traditional costume, holding a large cracker. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Christmas place marker - Dutch boy with large spoon

Christmas place marker - Dutch boy with large spoon
Christmas place marker - Little Dutch boy in traditional costume, holding a large spoon. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Place marker - Little boy with mistletoe

Place marker - Little boy with mistletoe
Original Artwork - Design for a circular place marker, showing a young boy holding up a sprig of Christmas mistletoe against a star-filled background. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Original Artwork - little patched-up blue fabric dog

Original Artwork - little patched-up blue fabric dog, holding a yellow flower. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Happy Family gift card - Little boy and parcel with tag

Happy Family gift card - Little boy and parcel with tag
Happy Family gift card - Little boy holding up a small square Christmas parcel with a gift tag. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Happy Family gift card - Little girl and parcel

Happy Family gift card - Little girl and parcel
Happy Family gift card - Little girl holding up a small Christmas parcel. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Happy Family gift card - Little boy and parcel

Happy Family gift card - Little boy and parcel
Happy Family gift card - Little boy holding up a small square Christmas parcel. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Happy Family gift card - Little girl and stocking

Happy Family gift card - Little girl and stocking
Happy Family gift card - Little girl and Christmas stocking. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Postcard design artwork - Happy Birthday

Postcard design artwork - Happy Birthday - a child holding a large bunch of flowers, dashes to greet the intended Birthday recipient, her small white pet dog scampering alongside. Date: circa 1937

Background imageHolding Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786509 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 27 June 1908. Signed Marc Saurel.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHolding Collection: Little Italian Heroes (Colour Litho)

Little Italian Heroes (Colour Litho)
2778217 Little Italian Heroes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Italian heroes)

Background imageHolding Collection: Launched into the air, overwhelmed and fatally trampled by an angry elephant (colour litho)

Launched into the air, overwhelmed and fatally trampled by an angry elephant (colour litho)
2778504 Launched into the air, overwhelmed and fatally trampled by an angry elephant (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launched into the air)

Background imageHolding Collection: Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho)

Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho)
2783863 Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible adventure)

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, father with baby, writing a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, father with baby, writing a card Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Woman looking in the mirror Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman looking in the mirror Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Three little boys crying on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Three little boys crying on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Good Luck postcard, Little boy with horseshoe Date: 20th century

Good Luck postcard, Little boy with horseshoe Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Man with a pint of beer on the beach

Comic postcard, Man with a pint of beer on the beach
Comic postcard, Man with a pint of beer and sandwiches on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Man with suitcase on the beach

Comic postcard, Man with suitcase on the beach - just arrived Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Struggling hard to earn a living Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Struggling hard to earn a living Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Comic postcard, Man with glass of beer at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man with glass of beer at the seaside Date: 20th century

Background imageHolding Collection: Springtime - a young German couple with a picture of a small rural town in the background

Springtime - a young German couple with a picture of a small rural town in the background. Date: 1904




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In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno. Their bond forged in the flames is an embodiment of courage and selflessness. Winston Churchill, known for his indomitable spirit, holds a sub-machine gun with unwavering determination. In his hands lies not just a weapon but also the symbol of resilience against tyranny. During China's Cultural Revolution, Chairman Mao stands tall on a poster held by devoted citizens. The image captures their unwavering loyalty to their leader and their belief in revolutionizing society. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, William McLaren illustrates the moment when Sir Gawain bravely faces his fears while holding onto his honor. His steadfastness becomes an inspiration for all who encounter this timeless tale. A woman finds solace in her morning routine as she holds a huge cup of coffee - her daily dose of warmth and comfort amidst life's chaos, and is her personal ritual that fuels both body and soul. Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican with arms outstretched, holding hope for millions seeking spiritual guidance during times of uncertainty. An English suffragette proudly displays a feminist newspaper from 1908, firmly grasping it as she fights for gender equality. Her dedication echoes through history as women continue to hold up their voices today. Charles McDonald tenderly holds Flora close, capturing love frozen in time through photography. Their embrace speaks volumes about devotion and companionship that withstands any storm life may bring. Once again, our brave firefighter emerges as he carries an innocent child away from perilous flames – embodying strength and compassion that knows no bounds. The Venus of Urbino gazes confidently into eternity while being held captive within Titian's masterpiece; her allure transcends time itself as she captivates viewers with her sensual presence.