Holding Collection (#99)

1940s Housewife Holding a Jar of Canned Lima Beans, 1942 (screen print)
3034718 1940s Housewife Holding a Jar of Canned Lima Beans, 1942 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Bradstock Lockett Hospital Home
Girls, one holding a crutch, and staff in a dormitory at the Hospital Home - sometimes referred to as the Home for Crippled Children - opened by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1902 at Southport

Comic postcard, Little child at the seaside on a donkey Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man with twins - I winked, she winked - this is the result. At Morecambe. Date: 20th century

Two girls holding a puppy, advertising Reardons Soap (chromolitho)
3105294 Two girls holding a puppy, advertising Reardons Soap (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two girls holding a puppy, advertising Reardons Soap)

Comic postcard, Courting couple in the countryside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple chatting by a country gate - cut out the rude stuff Date: 20th century

Here it is Christmas and they began saying goodbye in August (lithograph)
3099545 Here it is Christmas and they began saying goodbye in August (lithograph) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope, accompanied by a knight and a bishop, holding swords
3101254 The Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope, accompanied by a knight and a bishop, holding swords, symbolising judicial power in their lands (woodcut) by German School

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Mans Job
The Caption is A Mans job. Women filled so many jobs while the men were away. There is a series of photos showing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at a balloon site

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Coo - you ought to have seen ours
The Caption reads Coo! You ought to have seen ours. The bombs look like what were called Butterfly bombs. These were anti-personnel weapons dropped for people to pick up

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Every nice boy loves a sailor
The Caption reads Every nice boy loves a sailor - a take on the popular song. This lass has pictures of soldiers and airforce men on the wall behind her. Busy girl

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Auld Lang Syne
Two little girls and two boys Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

Seal of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho)
3100822 Seal of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal of Frederick II (1194-1250), Holy Roman Emperor

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll knot forget
Churchills message on the back is There is still a lot to do. The senders message is I don t have to tie a knot in my hankie to remember you. The puppy is called Rufus

A slender loris standing on a branch held by a keeper, London Zoo
3116085 A slender loris standing on a branch held by a keeper, London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Two girls holding flowers, in the snow (colour photo)
3093169 Two girls holding flowers, in the snow (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two girls holding flowers, in the snow)

Fashionably dressed couple about to kiss (colour photo)
3093085 Fashionably dressed couple about to kiss (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionably dressed couple about to kiss)

Five table tennis players, three posing with their trophies. Date: c. 1935
Five table tennis players, three posing with their trophies. Date: c.1935

Franco-British Exhibition, White City - Palace of Music
circa 1910s

A young couple share a tender embrace
circa 1910s

An albino Old World Monkey, genus Ceropithecus, being held at London Zoo
1275265 An albino Old World Monkey, genus Ceropithecus, being held at London Zoo, July 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A baby gibbon wrapped in a blanket and held in one hand at London Zoo
1275262 A baby gibbon wrapped in a blanket and held in one hand at London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Vintage photograph WW II - Red Army photographer
Vintage photograph World War II - Red Army photographer taking pictures of the band of the Devonshire regiment presentation of the Order of the Bath to Zhukov and Rokossovsky 1945

Japanese geisha in an ornate kimono writing a letter. Vintage 19th century photograph

Funny little toddler boy pretending to be a Strongman
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

A Lady Fishing
A confident young lady perched on a rock holding a fishing rod. Artist: Dudley Hardy Date: 1902

Finely Dressed Lady
A Victorian lady in an alpine scene, wearing a finely frilled dress with puffed sleeves and a wide-brimmed feathered hat, holding a posy of yellow roses. Date: 1902

A little girl stands to attention and grimaces for the camera in a garden holding a doll, while her toy bunny sits close by. Date: c.1950

Kaffirs, holding Spare Horses, witnessing the Battle from Afar (litho)
1605471 Kaffirs, holding Spare Horses, witnessing the Battle from Afar (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaffirs, holding Spare Horses)

Mergamma pesticide advert, 1954
Protect good seed with Mergamma A. Advert for Mergamma double-action seed dressing, a pesticide killing wireworm and disease, from Plant Protection Ltd

The Crown Princess of Prussia (Princess Royal of Great Britain) holding a Drawingroom for Her Majesty at St Jamess
1588209 The Crown Princess of Prussia (Princess Royal of Great Britain) holding a Drawingroom for Her Majesty at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by English School

Young girl at Xmas
Young girl in a Santa robe holding a parcel and sprig of holly. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1908

The Missions to Seamen, Work in the Downs (engraving)
1591900 The Missions to Seamen, Work in the Downs (engraving) by Cox, Edward Morant (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Missions to Seamen, Work in the Downs)

Girl and Bird of Paradise
Art Deco style illustration of a fashionable girl holding a bird of paradise. Artist: Mela Koehler Date: circa 1925

Young lady in a crinoline
The Bouquet. Young lady in a pink and white crinoline holding a bouquet of flowers. Art nouveau style. Artist: Ethel Larcombe Date: circa 1910

Regency girl
An attractive girl in her Regency costume holding a bunch of flowers

Regency boy
A handsome boy dressed in Regency costume holding a bunch of flowers

Sketches of Andorra (engraving)
1596627 Sketches of Andorra (engraving) by Jennings, E. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Andorra. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 August 1890)

For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1595897 For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant)

Husband holding off his angry wife with mop. A bottle of gin on the windowsill and a sign reading Conjugal Felicity a Romance. A Stag at Bay

Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids moving glasses in a cupboard. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Sketches in Scotland-Yard, the Metropolitan and Detective Police (engraving)
1107434 Sketches in Scotland-Yard, the Metropolitan and Detective Police (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Scotland-Yard)

Praetor Urbanus - Inauguration of the Coptic Mayor of Cairo
1275085 Praetor Urbanus - Inauguration of the Coptic Mayor of Cairo, preceded by the Procureur de la Commune, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

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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.