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Liberation Collection (#5)

"Liberation: A Journey Through Time and Triumph" In 1922, a Vassar College girl stood tall, breaking societal norms and paving the way for female empowerment

Background imageLiberation Collection: The tricolor paradise: Seewen 1918

The tricolor paradise: Seewen 1918
JLJ4622682 The tricolor paradise: Seewen 1918 by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tricolor paradise by Uncle Hansi by Jean Jacques Waltz dit Hansi)

Background imageLiberation Collection: The tricolor paradise ;Hotel des lions d'or in Massevaux 1918

The tricolor paradise ;Hotel des lions d'or in Massevaux 1918
JLJ4622679 The tricolor paradise ; Hotel des lions d or in Massevaux 1918; by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: The tricolor paradise; The Town Hall of Massevaux 1918

The tricolor paradise; The Town Hall of Massevaux 1918
JLJ4622676 The tricolor paradise ; The Town Hall of Massevaux 1918; by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: The tricolor paradise; Auberge de la carp in Dannemarie 1917

The tricolor paradise; Auberge de la carp in Dannemarie 1917
JLJ4622660 The tricolor paradise ; Auberge de la carp in Dannemarie 1917 by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Liberation of the soldiers from the military prison in the Abbey, Paris, France, 30 June 1789

Liberation of the soldiers from the military prison in the Abbey, Paris, France, 30 June 1789
7278988 Liberation of the soldiers from the military prison in the Abbey, Paris, France, 30 June 1789 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Policeman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Policeman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3108093 Policeman, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Garde Champetre, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Garde Champetre, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092914 Garde Champetre, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde Champetre, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Master Of Arms, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Master Of Arms, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092904 Master Of Arms, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Of Arms, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Sub-Lieutenant, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Sub-Lieutenant, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092903 Sub-Lieutenant, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sub-Lieutenant, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741655 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Normandy landings (Operation Overlord), France, june 6

Background imageLiberation Collection: Zouave, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Zouave, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092905 Zouave, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zouave, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Little Drummer, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Little Drummer, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092898 Little Drummer, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Drummer, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Mayor, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Mayor, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092912 Mayor, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayor, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Fireman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Fireman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092908 Fireman, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireman, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Sous-Off, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Sous-Off, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092902 Sous-Off, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sous-Off, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741653 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Coachman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Coachman, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092916 Coachman, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coachman, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Artist, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Artist, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092906 Artist, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Parliamentarian, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Parliamentarian, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092911 Parliamentarian, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parliamentarian, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: General, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

General, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092900 General, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho)

Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho)
5998577 Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Jockey, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Jockey, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092910 Jockey, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jockey, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Journalist, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Journalist, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092909 Journalist, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journalist, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Military Conscript, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Military Conscript, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092897 Military Conscript, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Conscript, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Sailor, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)

Sailor, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092901 Sailor, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailor, Woman Of The Future)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho)

Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho)
5998567 Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho)

Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho)
5998566 Cover of issue of Womans Beauty and Health magazine, 1913 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741652 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741651 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Women getting mens wages (colour litho)

Women getting mens wages (colour litho)
3641643 Women getting mens wages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women getting mens wages. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLiberation Collection: The Result of the Fifteenth Amendment, And the Rise and Progress of the African Race in America

The Result of the Fifteenth Amendment, And the Rise and Progress of the African Race in America
3056958 The Result of the Fifteenth Amendment, And the Rise and Progress of the African Race in America and its final Accomplishment, and Celebration on May 19th

Background imageLiberation Collection: 'The Popsipetel Picture-History of King Jong Thinkalot frontispiece illustration from The Voyages

"The Popsipetel Picture-History of King Jong Thinkalot frontispiece illustration from The Voyages of Doctor
7214602 " The Popsipetel Picture-History of King Jong Thinkalot frontispiece illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Background imageLiberation Collection: Emprunt de la Liberation, Souscrivez, Ste. Gle. de Credit Industriel & Commercial, pub. Paris, c

Emprunt de la Liberation, Souscrivez, Ste. Gle. de Credit Industriel & Commercial, pub. Paris, c. 1917 (colour litho)
1073850 Emprunt de la Liberation, Souscrivez, Ste. Gle. de Credit Industriel & Commercial, pub. Paris, c.1917 (colour litho) by Jonas

Background imageLiberation Collection: The French deliver Alsace (colour litho)

The French deliver Alsace (colour litho)
NUL321386 The French deliver Alsace (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection

Background imageLiberation Collection: Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho)

Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho)
7153762 Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho) by Rigby, Reginald (1881-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing)

Background imageLiberation Collection: German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate

German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule
7148150 German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule of Napoleon, Breslau, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Background imageLiberation Collection: Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b / w photo)

Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b / w photo)
7201689 Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b/w photo) by Haines, Reginald (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary MacArthur (1880-1921)

Background imageLiberation Collection: The Saint appearing to the blessed Luca Belludi predicting the liberation of Padua

The Saint appearing to the blessed Luca Belludi predicting the liberation of Padua, School of the Saint, 1510 (fresco)
2196123 The Saint appearing to the blessed Luca Belludi predicting the liberation of Padua, School of the Saint, 1510 (fresco) by Filippo da Verona (fl.1509-1514); Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua

Background imageLiberation Collection: The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon

The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving)
7148153 The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Background imageLiberation Collection: The liberation of Christian prisoners of Oran by Cardinal Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517)

The liberation of Christian prisoners of Oran by Cardinal Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517)
FIA5401681 The liberation of Christian prisoners of Oran by Cardinal Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517) par Jover y Casanova, Francisco (1836-1890), 1869 - Oil on canvas

Background imageLiberation Collection: Priest blessing volunteers enlisting in the Prussian Free Corps commanded by Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm

Priest blessing volunteers enlisting in the Prussian Free Corps commanded by Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lutzow during
7148148 Priest blessing volunteers enlisting in the Prussian Free Corps commanded by Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lutzow during the Napoleonic Wars, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Background imageLiberation Collection: Dorothy True, 1919 (gelatin silver print)

Dorothy True, 1919 (gelatin silver print)
3492954 Dorothy True, 1919 (gelatin silver print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Establishment of the Prussian Landwehr militia to fight for liberation from Napoleons rule, Breslau

Establishment of the Prussian Landwehr militia to fight for liberation from Napoleons rule, Breslau
7148149 Establishment of the Prussian Landwehr militia to fight for liberation from Napoleons rule, Breslau, 17 March 1813 (engraving) by European School

Background imageLiberation Collection: Banner commemorating the liberation of Orleans in 1429 (chromolitho)

Banner commemorating the liberation of Orleans in 1429 (chromolitho)
7185097 Banner commemorating the liberation of Orleans in 1429 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banner commemorating the liberation of Orleans in 1429)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia (engraving)

Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia (engraving)
7179667 Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia)

Background imageLiberation Collection: The last two Red Flag summonses issued before Emancipation Day (litho)

The last two Red Flag summonses issued before Emancipation Day (litho)
7159937 The last two Red Flag summonses issued before Emancipation Day (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLiberation Collection: Prussian General Ludwig Yorck addressing the Estates of East Prussia in Konigsberg to appeal for

Prussian General Ludwig Yorck addressing the Estates of East Prussia in Konigsberg to appeal for support against
7148146 Prussian General Ludwig Yorck addressing the Estates of East Prussia in Konigsberg to appeal for support against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving) by German School




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"Liberation: A Journey Through Time and Triumph" In 1922, a Vassar College girl stood tall, breaking societal norms and paving the way for female empowerment. Her liberation echoed across generations. Emiliano Zapata Salazar, a Mexican revolutionary leader from 1879 to 1919, fought tirelessly for the liberation of his people. His unwavering spirit ignited hope in the hearts of many. As three American soldiers sat at a sidewalk cafe in Paris in August 1944, they witnessed firsthand the Allied liberation of a city once held captive by tyranny. The taste of freedom lingered in the air that day. The direction-finding tower MP2 on La Corbiere, Jersey, became an emblematic symbol in May 1945. Its towering presence marked not only victory but also resilience against oppression. A monument dedicated to liberation stood proudly in St. , serving as a reminder that freedom is never free. It honored those who sacrificed everything for liberty's sake. Amidst chaos and destruction during wartime, one woman's act of bravery saved lives - she became an embodiment of humanity's capacity for compassion and selfless acts even amidst turmoil. At Stalingrad Tractor Plant, workers labored relentlessly to produce machinery essential for victory. Their sweat and determination fueled not just production but also their own personal sense of emancipation. Cafe Gondree holds historical significance as it was the first house liberated on D-Day. This humble establishment represented newfound hope and marked the beginning of triumph over oppression. Preparation for Normandy Landings at Slapton Sands captured intense moments before history changed forever. In black-and-white photos from Devon in 1944, we witness soldiers readying themselves mentally and physically - their spirits yearning for liberation from darkness. Lydia Pinkham Co. 's advertisement from 1923 showcased women embracing their bodies unapologetically - an early step towards liberation from societal constraints.