Luck Collection (#31)

Programme cover for The Luck of the Navy, 1918
Programme cover for The Luck of the Navy, staged at the Queens Theatre, London, 1918. Artwork by Dolly Tree. Date: 1918

Mexico cruise. Princess Cruises Dawn Princess casino, slot machines

Cruise Ship
Mexico cruise. Princess Cruises Dawn Princess casino, slot machines

USA, California, Jedediah Smith Rewood SP. Redwood sorrel, found in Jedediah Smith Redwood SP, a World Heritage Site, California, is often called sour hearts

Lotus flower [Nelumbio speciosum] in full bloom

British Ballad, The Luck of Eden-Hall
THE LUCK OF EDEN HALL. British ballad describing the taking of the famous 13th century goblet from a fairy banquet by Lord Musgrave

Monte Carlo fancy dress costume
A fancy dress suggestion of a costume representing Monte Carlo. The dress is half red satin and half black velvet with one red shoe and the other black

Good Luck postcard
A Czechoslovakian Good Luck postcard, featuring a small girl sat in a barrel holding a bottle of sparkling wine (and spilling a glass of the same), surrounded by large four-leafed clovers

The German allies of WW1
The Kaiser and the leaders of his fellow allies during the First World War, depicted within a lucky four-leaf clover. It was not to prove ultimately very lucky

Ireland - Greetings Card
A greeting card from Ireland (interestingly depicted as one country)

Rustic wedding in Kent
A rustic wedding in Kent -- the bride sits on a horse-drawn cart which has been decorated with garlands, and receives a lucky horseshoe from the village blacksmith

Woe Betide or Good Luck to You by Pauline Baynes
A page of superstitions painted in intricate detail specially for Holly Leaves by Pauline Baynes. The key to the illustration is on p.46 of the issue

The Humorist Christmas Number
Two diners pull a wishbone rather too energetically much to the amazement (or annoyance) of their waitress. Chicken, plates

Life / Lady Luck 1924
Lady Luck in a flowing blue dress, sits side saddle upon a magnificent horse followed by a black cat and a blue bird

Algerian Bedouin Girl
Very serious-looking Algerian Bedouin Girl, adorned with charm necklace and beads and what looks like a wooden spoon (?)

The Element of Luck in Golf
A man playing golf with the help of a cow. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

French Troops Off to War
A poignant scene, showing two young women saying goodbye to French soldiers as they march enthusiastically away to the Western Front

Crash Amid Crocodiles
To crash in central Africa is sufficient of a calamity in itself, but to crash into crocodile-infested Lake Victoria is more than anyones share of bad luck

Good Luck Signs
Various items symbolising good luck - apparently, the number 13 is lucky for some !

Helston Dance / Cornwall
ENGLAND - Floral Dance (8 May) Furry Day, Helston, Cornwall. One of the dances that occur during the day is one for couples in evening wear who weave in and out of the houses

Alphabet / G for Gamester
G - was a gamester who had but ill-luck

Lovers wishes, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Lovers wishes, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Lucky China Knots symbolising happiness decorate Taoist Donyue temple, Chaoyang district, Beijing, China, Asia

Good luck messages written on wooden prayer tablets, Shimogamo Shrine, Tadasu no Mori, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Gracie Fields / Wish Luck
GRACIE FIELDS English singer and actress, Wish Me Luck as you Wave Me Goodbye

Sealing Doors, China
CHINESE NEW YEAR Chinese seal their front doors on New Years Eve, so that their good luck doesn t go with the Old Year

Good Fortune Symbols
China The deity Kiang-tse-ya holds good fortune talismans - the Ying and Yang, and a group of symbols from the I-ching

God of Happiness
Children celebrate Chinese new year in Chinatown, New York. They touch the god of happiness to bring them good luck in year 4884 of the Chinese calendar

Candles for Luck
Good luck will come to the one whose candles burns the longest

Chinese Luck Talisman
CHINA Good luck talisman representing the immortal Liu-Hai

Gambling / Cards / Uk 1867
British gambler suffering a run of bad luck

Mr Harding of London cursed by gipsy Martha
Mr Harding of London is cursed by the gipsy Martha when he refuses to give her money

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"Luck: A Mosaic of Fortune's Whimsical Dance" In the realm of luck, Richard Arthur, famously known as Dicky Nine Lives, defied death time and again. His extraordinary escapades left people in awe, questioning if he was blessed by the Seven gods of good luck themselves. Amongst the celestial wonders that grace our skies, shooting stars Franz and Mary Stuck painted a mesmerizing spectacle in 1912. Their luminous trails whispered tales of wishes fulfilled and dreams realized. But not all encounters with fortune are benevolent. Just like the ill-fated mariner who shot an albatross, we learn that even they are have its dark side. The haunting echoes from "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" remind us to tread carefully on this unpredictable path. Fortuna herself presides over this enigmatic domain – her wheel spinning ceaselessly as she bestows favor upon some while withholding it from others. Antonio Ambrogio Alciati captured her essence flawlessly in his masterpiece "The Kiss, " where Fortuna embraces those fortunate souls who dare to seize their destiny. Ascending towards prosperity is a journey often depicted as climbing "The Ladder of Fortune. " Each rung represents opportunities waiting to be seized or missed – a delicate balance between chance and choice. Across distant lands, Chinese New Year celebrations ignite with imitation firecrackers illuminating Hong Kong's streets. These vibrant bursts symbolize hope for a prosperous year ahead; each explosion echoing promises yet to unfold. Edvard Munch's iconic painting "The Kiss" evokes emotions intertwined with both love and fortune. As lips meet passionately amidst swirling colors, one cannot help but wonder if fate played its hand in bringing these two souls together. On Edinburgh's Royal Mile lies a mosaic pavement called Heart of Midlothian – embedded within its stones lies centuries-worth of hopes and dreams etched by countless passersby seeking their own share of luck.