Misses Collection (#2)

Young gentleman walking and saluting passerby on the street, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters

Young lady giving both hands in a minuet, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young lady giving one hand in a minuet, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young lady dancing in a room, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R. Baldwin, London, 1759

Young man standing in a panelled room, 18th century
Young gentleman standing in a panelled room, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Columbine or Aquliegia species
Mrs Skinners columbine, Aquilegia skinneri, Russian columbine, A. glandulosa, glaucous columbine, A. glauca, fragrant columbine, A. fragrans, Siberian columbine, A

James Braid misses a putt at Oxhey
James Braid missing a putt at the sixteenth hole at Oxhey playing against Tom Williamson 1921

The First Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (litho)
1629767 The First Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Copland & Lye womens latest fashion 1887
Latest styles in Victorian winter dresses from Paris, for young women and girls between the ages of 6 and 16. Date: 1887

The Misses Garrick by the Thames at Hampton, 1762 (oil on canvas)
CH466669 The Misses Garrick by the Thames at Hampton, 1762 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 65.4x77.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

At Home in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Two Shoes Christmas Party
2562217 At Home in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Two Shoes Christmas Party, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

A Shooting Trip to Dalma, District of Maunbhoom, Lower Bengal, India (engraving)
1050480 A Shooting Trip to Dalma, District of Maunbhoom, Lower Bengal, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shooting Trip to Dalma)

FALL / LAKELAND TERRIER / 36
CHAMPION KILDALE CRACKSMAN Owners: The Misses C.H.& H. Edwards. Date: 1936

Man saws wood boy carpenters workshop quist
Man saws wood with a boy in a carpenters workshop Who quist, who misses, carpenter, tools, AIDS, implements, crafts and industries: saw, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1689, paper, letterpress printing

The Misses Catherine And Mary Glynne. Catherine Glynne Gladstone, NA©e Catherine Glynne, 1812 To 1900
The Misses Catherine And Mary Glynne. Catherine Glynne Gladstone, Nee Catherine Glynne, 1812 To 1900. Wife Of British Prime Minister William Gladstone. Mary Glynne Later Lady Lyttleton 1813 To 1857

Advert for Copland & Lye women's latest fashion 1887
Latest styles in Victorian winter dresses from Paris, women could get their own material made-up into dresses. Date: 1887

Absence cannot hearts divide - a young American bride awaits for the return of her beloved. Date: circa 1910

Bowman Sisters
The Misses Bowman, quartette of sisters: Nellie, Empsie, Isa and Maggie. Date: 1904

FREEDMENs SCHOOL. The Misses Cookes schoolroom in the Freedmans Bureau at Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1866

Honour Was Satisfied by H M Bateman, or, The Seasons Retrospect. This illustration shows a man hunting, but is such a bad shot that he hits nothing

Edwardian group in garden at Offerton Lane, Stockport - William Battersby the hatmaker stands behind his daughter Edith at the right of the picture

Golfing humour
Golfer takes a huge swipe at his ball - and misses! Date: circa 1903

Robert Smith Surtees
ROBERT SMITH SURTEES writer of sporting novels featuring jovial huntsmen and bashful young misses. Date: 1803 - 1864

Source Size = 3253 x 3958
The Misses Blount, by Jervas, in the National Portrait Exhibition, South Kensington, London, Uk, 1867

Football Terms Illustrated - A Plucky Try - Running for bus
(Rugby) Football Terms. Illustrated. A Plucky Try. A rather portly and ruddy-cheeked Mother and her sailor suit-clad son make a futile attempt to catch their bus after a busy morning at the shops

German Girl knits socks for her man on the frontline
A German Girl sits alone in her home knitting socks for her man who is away fighting on the Western Front. The captions translates as: " Fate is in Gods Hand - though Courage

LA Fontaine Misses Bus
JEAN DE LA FONTAINE at Chateau-Thierry, he falls into a reverie about the animals featured in his fables - and his coach departs without him Date: 1621 - 1695

FREEDMEN SCHOOL, 1866. The Misses Cookes schoolroom in the Freedmans Bureau at Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving, American, 1866

Throwing an Ink-bottle
In a fit of rage, a boy throws an ink bottle at another boys head; it misses and hits the door instead

Fable / The Snipe Shooter
THE SNIPE SHOOTER A huntsman trying to shoot both a snipe and partridges at the same time, misses both; his faithful spaniel admonishes him

Misses Price 1825
The Misses Price: half, full, high & low! Costume includes: spencers, a fur-trimmed pelisse, feather trimmed bonnets, reticule & a fur muff

Thunderbolt Misses Ship
A French sailing vessel has a narrow escape from a thunderbolt during a storm at sea

Four-Poster Bed
A four-poster bed in the home of the Misses Muller at Whitehall, Cheam, Surrey, the house which Queen Elizabeth I used as a Council Chamber when staying at Nonsuch Park

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"Capturing the Essence of Misses: From Sculptures to Fashion, a Journey through Time" A whimsical stroll through Boston's Public Garden unveils Nancy Schon's iconic "Make way for ducklings" sculpture, reminding us of the innocence and joy found in childhood misses. The Mikado at the Savoy - an enchanting performance that transported audiences to a world filled with love-struck misses and melodious tunes. Winston Churchill School celebrates its exceptional young ladies, nurturing their potential as future leaders who will leave no room for missed opportunities. Cricket Match, England v Australia 1902 - amidst fierce competition on the field, friendships were forged and unforgettable moments created by both hits and near-misses. WW2 - R. A. F Machine Gun Practice; brave pilots honed their skills tirelessly, aiming not to miss their targets and defending our skies with unwavering determination. The Misses Pounds - sisters bound by blood but separated by distance; yet even oceans couldn't dampen their unbreakable bond. Transporting us back to the elegance of yesteryears is a young lady curtsying on an 18th-century street – a graceful gesture capturing society's expectations during that era. In grand ballrooms adorned with opulence, young gentlemen danced the minuet with precision and grace – cherishing every moment spent in the company of elegant misses. Mrs Mallard stands proudly beside her ducklings in Nancy Schon's sculpture – a reminder that motherhood knows no bounds when it comes to protecting her precious little misses. Absence cannot hearts divide; whether due to distance or circumstance, true connections between friends or loved ones remain unbroken despite missed encounters along life's journey. Bowman Sisters epitomize sisterly love as they navigate life together – sharing laughter, tears, secrets, and missed opportunities, always supporting one another.