Meaning Collection (#4)

Ernest Valle (1845-1920) - Minister Justice in 1902 - Cartoon by Charles Leandre
XEE4157306 Ernest Valle (1845-1920) - Minister Justice in 1902 - Cartoon by Charles Leandre (1862-1934) in " Le Rire" 1902 by Leandre

Allegory of delectation represented by a young man holding a lyre near a painting with
XEE4136040 Allegory of delectation represented by a young man holding a lyre near a painting with fruits, books, weapons and two colombents that caress each other

The first optical instruments: microscope used at the time of Christiaan Huygens
XEE4140489 The first optical instruments: microscope used at the time of Christiaan Huygens (Huyghens) (1629-1695). Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

The eye: person suffering from presbyopia. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140478 The eye: person suffering from presbyopia. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The eye: person suffering from presbyopia)

Oyster Eaters - by L. Boilly, 1824
LSE4096025 Oyster Eaters - by L. Boilly, 1824 by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster Eaters - by L)

Systeme optique humain - in "L homme de Rene Descartes et la formation du
LSE4095845 SystAme optique humain - in " L homme de ReneDescartes et la formation du fetus", Paris, 1677 by Unknown Artist

Pleasure des yeux - in "Monseigneur le vin"
LSE4089962 Pleasure des yeux - in " Monseigneur le vin", drawing by Charles Martin (1884-1934), fascicle des Etablissements Nicolas, 1927 by Martin

The Impulsive Nose Denotes Quick Temper (colour litho)
3658230 The Impulsive Nose Denotes Quick Temper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impulsive Nose Denotes Quick Temper)

The Aggressive Nose Denotes Force of Character (colour litho)
3658162 The Aggressive Nose Denotes Force of Character (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aggressive Nose Denotes Force of Character)

The Inquisitive Nose Denotes Spirit of Enquiry (colour litho)
3658161 The Inquisitive Nose Denotes Spirit of Enquiry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inquisitive Nose Denotes Spirit of Enquiry)

The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho)
3658241 The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Commercial Nose Denotes Shrewdness)

The Pelican (chromolitho)
3649796 The Pelican (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pelican. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Heraldic Signs)

The Portcullis (chromolitho)
3649794 The Portcullis (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Portcullis. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Heraldic)

All Ot (colour litho)
3641710 All Ot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Ot. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Obvious (engraving)
5237233 Obvious (engraving) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obvious. Cartoon from Pictures from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co)

A humorous take on palmistry (chromolitho)
6000003 A humorous take on palmistry (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A humorous take on palmistry)

Violet and Lily of the Valley
LLM462490 Violet and Lily of the Valley by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violet and Lily of the Valley)

Comic postcard, Three children building sandcastle Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man with ducklings on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy reading Home Doctor book - kidney trouble Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy and girl, birds and bees Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple at the seaside - sandy bottom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple visiting the doctor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub - frogs and rats Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman cleaning window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boys with dog Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Pigeons flying above racehorses Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Baked beans for dinner again Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, Bride and groom leaving church Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Darts match in pub - double top Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man disturbed by late night party in hotel Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women having breakfast - postcard from the vicar Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife, sick husband and doctor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman driver and policeman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large couple on deck of ship Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman chats with neighbour Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple on the beach at night - theft of ice cream cornet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman chats to a friend about her husband Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Married couple in conflict Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Neighbours chatting about work Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and council official Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man attracted to pretty woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman with caged birds Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Customer in department store - walk this way Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Deaf man misunderstands Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women chat about men Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, French guest and hotel porter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub Date: 20th century

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"Unveiling the Hidden Messages: Exploring the Meaning Behind Art, Literature, and Life" In a world where words may fail us, we turn to other forms of expression to convey our deepest emotions. The Language of Flowers has long been used as a secret code for lovers and friends alike, each bloom carrying its own unique meaning. As we gaze upon the East View of Old Sarum, an ancient hill fort in England, we are reminded that history too holds profound significance. Just like this picturesque landscape tells tales of battles fought and civilizations risen and fallen, every brushstroke on Vertumnus's oil painting from 1591 carries layers of symbolism waiting to be deciphered. But meaning is not confined solely within art; it can also be found in everyday moments captured on comic postcards. Men walking past a shop window or women placing bets at the races with bookies both ways - these seemingly mundane scenes hold deeper truths about human nature and society. H. M. Bateman's Very Well Meant reminds us that even humor can carry profound messages. Through laughter, we often find hidden truths about ourselves and our relationships with others. A letter written by Ida Stanton aboard RMS Carpathia takes us back to a time when communication was slower but no less meaningful. In her words penned during a voyage across vast oceans, we glimpse into her hopes and dreams - proof that even amidst distance and separation, connection remains paramount. Georgian cartoons capture conversations at turnstiles - ordinary encounters transformed into windows into societal norms and values. These small interactions speak volumes about class distinctions or political debates simmering beneath the surface. And then there are grand events like coronations held in Westminster Abbey - moments steeped in tradition yet laden with symbolic weight. From George IV's crowning glory to King Charles II's restoration after years of turmoil, these ceremonies remind us that power comes with responsibility but also serves as a unifying force for a nation.