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Losing Collection (#3)

"Losing: A Historical Journey of Triumphs and Setbacks" In the world of sports, Joe Louis's defeat in 1936 left a lasting impact on his career

Background imageLosing Collection: Desperate young man wearing a suit holding his hands to his face, worried

Desperate young man wearing a suit holding his hands to his face, worried

Background imageLosing Collection: German holding up the other Central Powers

German holding up the other Central Powers
Russian caricature from WWI era showing Germany struggling to support the failing efforts of their allies, the other Central Powers, The Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria (?). Date: circa 1917

Background imageLosing Collection: Confederate Troops Losing Battle Dead Wounded

Confederate Troops Losing Battle Dead Wounded
Confederate troops under pressure during a battle during the American Civil War. After the 19th century painting by Gilbert Gaul, On the Confederate Line of Battle - With Fate Against Them

Background imageLosing Collection: Two Ladies Lose Their Hats On A Windy Day. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis

Two Ladies Lose Their Hats On A Windy Day. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Background imageLosing Collection: Christian Losing His Burden. Illustration By A. f. lydon. From The Book The Pilgrims Progress By

Christian Losing His Burden. Illustration By A. f. lydon. From The Book The Pilgrims Progress By John Bunyan Published
Christian Losing His Burden. Illustration By A.f.lydon. From The Book The Pilgrims Progress By John Bunyan Published C.1880

Background imageLosing Collection: Margaret Thatcher leaves Number 10 Downing Street for the last time after she was

Margaret Thatcher leaves Number 10 Downing Street for the last time after she was defeated by John Major in the Conservative Party leadership election 1990

Background imageLosing Collection: Paul Weir fights Alfonso Zvenyika - Weir on the ropes 1998

Paul Weir fights Alfonso Zvenyika - Weir on the ropes 1998

Background imageLosing Collection: Paul Weir taking gloves off after losing fight 1998 against Alfonso Zvenyika

Paul Weir taking gloves off after losing fight 1998 against Alfonso Zvenyika

Background imageLosing Collection: General Kuropatkin, Russia

General Kuropatkin, Russia
ALEXEI NIKOLAIEVICH KUROPATKIN Russian general. Below are the words: I regret to report... (after losing the Battle of Mukden during the Russo-Japanese War). Date: 1848 - 1921

Background imageLosing Collection: Cartoon, The Kaisers dream, WW1

Cartoon, The Kaisers dream, WW1
Cartoon, The Kaisers dream (or nightmare) after losing at Verdun -- a ginger-haired angel holding a rabbit. Date: 1916

Background imageLosing Collection: Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - green background

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - green background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a green background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Background imageLosing Collection: Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - yellow background

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - yellow background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Background imageLosing Collection: Young man wearing a suit holding his hand on his forehead, worried

Young man wearing a suit holding his hand on his forehead, worried

Background imageLosing Collection: Balloon designs by Charles & Robert and Montgolfier

Balloon designs by Charles & Robert and Montgolfier
Balloon designs by Charles and Robert (1, 5) and the Montgolfier Brothers (2, 3, 4). No. 3 ascended from Versailles. No. 4 ascended from the Chateau de la Muette. No

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Napoleon in Russia. 1812

Background imageLosing Collection: Roller skating

Roller skating
Losing has balance. Date: circa 1912

Background imageLosing Collection: Susi - losing her dinner to a much bigger dog

Susi - losing her dinner to a much bigger dog. 1950s

Background imageLosing Collection: Castle Coole, Co. Ferm

Castle Coole, Co. Ferm. - a far back view of a large mansion from its own grounds, losing a lot of the building on an incline. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Fermanagh; Castlecoole)

Background imageLosing Collection: Caricature of Benjamin Disraeli -- His Last Innings

Caricature of Benjamin Disraeli -- His Last Innings
Caricature of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative politician, on losing the General Election to the Liberal party -- His Last Innings! Bowled Gladstone! 1880

Background imageLosing Collection: Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish

Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish. circa 1910s

Background imageLosing Collection: H Howard - Surrey - Rivers

H Howard - Surrey - Rivers
Henry Howard (1517? - 1547), earl of Surrey, soldier, statesman and poet, whose political games led to his losing his head

Background imageLosing Collection: H Howard - Surrey - Scriven

H Howard - Surrey - Scriven
Henry Howard (1517? - 1547), earl of Surrey, soldier, statesman and poet, whose political games led to his losing his head

Background imageLosing Collection: H Howard - Surrey - Holbein

H Howard - Surrey - Holbein
Henry Howard (1517? - 1547), earl of Surrey as a young man - soldier, statesman and poet, whose political games will lead to his losing his head

Background imageLosing Collection: H Howard - Surrey - Cochran

H Howard - Surrey - Cochran
Henry Howard (1517? - 1547), earl of Surrey, soldier, statesman and poet, whose political games led to his losing his head

Background imageLosing Collection: B. H. M. K Von Bulow

B. H. M. K Von Bulow
B. H. M. K VON BULOW Bernhard Heinrich Martin Karl von Bulow. Prussian statesman and German chancellor before losing confidence in Wilhelm II, resulting in resignation. Date: 1849 - 1929

Background imageLosing Collection: Cinderella leaving the palace

Cinderella leaving the palace. Cinderella rushing down the steps of the palace, losing her shoe. Perraults fairy tale.Date: circa 1900

Background imageLosing Collection: Focke Wulf FW 187A trio of this twin engined losing com

Focke Wulf FW 187A trio of this twin engined losing competitor to Messerschmitts Bf 110

Background imageLosing Collection: Suffragette Pillar Box Outrage

Suffragette Pillar Box Outrage. Well-dressed man, possibly drunk has slipped on pavement next to a red pillar (post) box, losing his top hat. Caption reads, Another Pillar Box Outrage

Background imageLosing Collection: German couple discussing the consequences of losing the war

German couple discussing the consequences of losing the war
A german couple are disscussing the consequences of losing the war to england and the consequence would of been that they would have to adopt playing cricket which was classed as a very english

Background imageLosing Collection: Bonzos dud show by George Studdy

Bonzos dud show by George Studdy
Bonzos dud show. He had been expecting first prize, but loses out to two pedigree dogs, a bull terrier and a bulldog. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Background imageLosing Collection: Father Leave-Taking 1879 Etching off-white paper

Father Leave-Taking 1879 Etching off-white paper
Artokoloro

Background imageLosing Collection: ai, ar, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, beating, bonding, chess, chess piece

ai, ar, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, beating, bonding, chess, chess piece
Frustrated robot watching girl playing chess with large pieces

Background imageLosing Collection: The Recent Fire in Chicago, a Scene in the Firemens Bedroom: the Firemen Sleep

The Recent Fire in Chicago, a Scene in the Firemens Bedroom: the Firemen Sleep
THE RECENT FIRE IN CHICAGO, A SCENE IN THE FIREMENs BEDROOM: The Firemen Sleep above the Engine Room, and when a Call comes Slide down the Pole on to the Engine beneath without losing a moment. USA

Background imageLosing Collection: View of journalist Joseph Croca -Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, and Gaston

View of journalist Joseph Croca -Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, and Gaston
View of journalist Joseph Croca© -Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier in the basket of the balloon, Za© nith

Background imageLosing Collection: View of journalist Joseph Croce-Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier

View of journalist Joseph Croce-Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier in the basket of the balloon, Zenith

Background imageLosing Collection: Tobit becomes blind, 1733 (oil on canvas)

Tobit becomes blind, 1733 (oil on canvas)
XIR468128 Tobit becomes blind, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Pierre (1670-1739); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Tobie devient aveugle; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageLosing Collection: Lord Nelsons signatures, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey

Lord Nelsons signatures, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey
KW234260 Lord Nelsons signatures, illustration from The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey (1774-1843) first published 1813 (litho) (see 234261 for detail) by English School

Background imageLosing Collection: Sykes attempting to destroy his dog, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist

Sykes attempting to destroy his dog, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist
KW243078 Sykes attempting to destroy his dog, from The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1838, published by Chapman & Hall, 1901 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Background imageLosing Collection: Caricature of Louis XVI (1754-93) playing chess with a soldier of the National Guard

Caricature of Louis XVI (1754-93) playing chess with a soldier of the National Guard
XIR181046 Caricature of Louis XVI (1754-93) playing chess with a soldier of the National Guard (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Background imageLosing Collection: Ceramic Dr. Syntax: Losing His Temper

Ceramic Dr. Syntax: Losing His Temper

Background imageLosing Collection: Desperate young man wearing a suit covering his face with his hand, screaming

Desperate young man wearing a suit covering his face with his hand, screaming

Background imageLosing Collection: The Kaiser suffers throughout the war

The Kaiser suffers throughout the war
Before, During and After... Throughout WW1, Kaiser Wilhelms helmet slowly loses its shape and his moustache droops lower and lower as the situation progressively worsens for his side

Background imageLosing Collection: Kindy Old lady asks if a little lost girl is alright

Kindy Old lady asks if a little lost girl is alright
Kindly Old Woman - " Poor little fellow. Are you lost?" " No - boo hoo. But me Muvver is." !!! Date: 1895

Background imageLosing Collection: Result of losing a game of Buttons

Result of losing a game of Buttons
The Game of Buttons - a philosophical response from victor to loser. Winner (to the ruined one) - " Well, dash it all, old man

Background imageLosing Collection: Lost tooth causes sleeping difficulties for Kitty

Lost tooth causes sleeping difficulties for Kitty
Kitty - " Aunty, I can t sleep at night since I lost my front toof for the draught blowing down my throat." Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLosing Collection: A little girl loses her beau to a prettier model

A little girl loses her beau to a prettier model
The Jilt. A little girl loses her beau to a prettier model. She is dreadful upset and even her dolly is sharing her pain and loss! Even her puppy seems to be off! Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLosing Collection: Bereavement humour - losing ones wife

Bereavement humour - losing ones wife
Condoling Friend (to recently Bereaved Widower) - " It must be awfully hard to lose ones wife." The Bereaved: " Yes, its almost impossible." !!! Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLosing Collection: Benefits of a Mud Bath - Slimming Success

Benefits of a Mud Bath - Slimming Success
See what the Mud Baths are doing for me at Byron Hot Springs, California. The benefits of a bit of mud therapy - a shrinking waistline!! Date: 1910




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"Losing: A Historical Journey of Triumphs and Setbacks" In the world of sports, Joe Louis's defeat in 1936 left a lasting impact on his career, but he rose above it to become one of boxing's greatest champions. The Battle of Tours - an intense clash between Charles Martel and the Umayyad Caliphate in 732 - saw both sides fight fiercely, with victory ultimately favoring Charles Martel. The Gloster GA. 5 Javelin 2nd prototype WD808 faced setbacks during its development phase but eventually emerged as a remarkable aircraft that pushed boundaries. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, the Country Home at Horsham witnessed moments of loss and heartbreak along with cherished memories for its inhabitants. Northrop YA-9A prototypes 71-1368 and 71-1367 encountered challenges during testing stages; however, they paved the way for advancements in military aviation technology. Robert II de Normandie experienced defeats throughout his reign but remained resilient in his pursuit to establish stability and prosperity within his realm. Tragedy struck when Eurydice sank off the coast, reminding us that even amidst beauty lies vulnerability and unforeseen losses can occur without warning. Legends speak of Bowman Findhaven from mythic Scotland who faced enraged opponents only to emerge stronger despite losing battles along the way. Rokossovsky's leadership during World War Two Eastern Front events showcased resilience against adversity as he strategized through setbacks towards ultimate victory. In Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, defeating Beys at the Battle of the Pyramids was a significant triumph where losses were minimal compared to their overall success on July 21st, 1798. Events surrounding wars or revolutions often involve periods marked by victories and defeats alike – each contributing to shaping history's course.