Mistake Collection (#3)

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Great Snakes! (engraving)
1062480 Great Snakes! (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Snakes! Illustration for The Graphic)

The harrowing adventure of a New Chum (engraving)
1064338 The harrowing adventure of a New Chum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The harrowing adventure of a New Chum)

Alstroemeria, called by mistake the Lily of the Incas (engraving)
968193 Alstroemeria, called by mistake the Lily of the Incas (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alstroemeria, called by mistake the Lily of the Incas)

Russian Outrage, Damaged Trawler (b / w photo)
3093404 Russian Outrage, Damaged Trawler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Outrage, Damaged Trawler)

Blowing up of the Elster Bridge, Battle of Leipzig, 1813 (engraving)
3647636 Blowing up of the Elster Bridge, Battle of Leipzig, 1813 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blowing up of the Elster Bridge, Battle of Leipzig)

"I arrest you in the name of the Queen", from
3501831 " I arrest you in the name of the Queen", from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905), 1873 (engraving) by Benett

A wife wrongly suspecting her husband of having a mistress (litho)
2818483 A wife wrongly suspecting her husband of having a mistress (litho) by Thelem, E. (fl.1890-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wife wrongly suspecting her husband of having a mistress)

Back from the dead (colour litho)
2782226 Back from the dead (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from the dead. Un Faux Mort)

Pointless Regrets, late 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT164024 Pointless Regrets, late 18th century (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Song lyrics for Le Bon Roi Dagobert, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
CHT178739 Song lyrics for Le Bon Roi Dagobert, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Plate 288. Base-ball; Error, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950043 Plate 288. Base-ball; Error, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 26.5x28.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Russian Outrage, Damaged Trawlers, Moulmein and Miro, November 1904 (b / w photo)
3093401 Russian Outrage, Damaged Trawlers, Moulmein and Miro, November 1904 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Outrage, Damaged Trawlers)

Passages in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving)
1053097 Passages in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passages in the Life of a Subaltern)

Nadab and Abihu, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Nadab and Abihu, 1549

Epimetheus opening Pandoras box, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Epimetheus opening Pandoras box, 1531-76

Just write
Spilled ink flying above inkwell in a spiraling splash with tiny drops and flying pen on a light background. Still life with writer workplace. Creative writing concept

What to write
Spilled ink flying above inkwell in a splash in form of a question mark on a light background. Still life with writer workplace. Creative writing concept. Dynamic shot with frozen motion

Anneka Rice attempts to fly a hot air balloon, with her friends Paul Nicholas and Leslie Ash (out of shot but pictured in another frame in this set) Picture taken 17th February 1986

Arsenal 1 v. Coventry 2. Arsenals Lee Dixon hangs his head after scoring an own goal while George Graham looks on in despair and Terry Butcher celebrates at Highbury. 7th September 1991

Arsenal 1 v. Coventry 2. Arsenals Lee Dixon in action at Highbury. 7th September 1991

THE PIG BONZE
TCHOU PA-KIAI a bonze who is the victim of a mistake during reincarnation, forced to live this life half- pig, half-man Date: 1914

Awkward Mistake, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Awkward Mistake, 1897. An unfortunate soldier receives a cannonball in the stomach. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Sharpened pencil
Sharpened Pencil With Shavings

The King is Crowned, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Queen cried to him to forbear, 1905. Artist: Dora Curtis
The Queen cried to him to forbear, 1905. The Queen tries to poison her stepson Tristram, when her husband nearly drinks the poison instead

Something Wrong Somewhere, c1850. Artist: Charles Green
Something Wrong Somewhere, c1850. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

A Duck in the Park, c1870. Attracting over 77 million visitors a year, Londons eight Royal Parks, the Royal Parks of London are lands originally owned by the monarchy of the United Kingdom for

Orpheus, leading Eurydice out of Hell, looks back upon her and loses her forever, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Orpheus, leading Eurydice out of Hell, looks back upon her and loses her forever, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Sisygambis... Mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great, 18th century. Artist: Mura, Francesco de
Sisygambis, Mother of Darius III, Mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great, 18th century. After Alexanders (356-323 BC) defeat of the Persian King Darius III (died 331 BC)

An Accident Aboard the Victoria, 22 June 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
An Accident Aboard the Victoria, 22 June 1893. The Camperdown rammes the Victoria by mistake, causing the death of Admiral Tyron and 359 Officers and English Sailors, 22 June 1893

The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London

New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!, 1855. One of Londons first pillar (letter) boxes was erected by the Post Office at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street

St Philomena (Full)
SAINT PHILOMENA Though much venerated by the Cure d Ars and others, this Roman martyr never lived - her supposed existence arose from an archeological mistake Date: NEVER

Raptors attack a vulnerable Mosasaurus that remained aground at low tide

Mistaken identity - Very short man and a tall young woman " You Naughty Boy, you ll fall over!" " Oh...." Date: circa 1890s

Petworth School Bombing - September 1942
Remains of the bombed school George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21874

German doll from Titanic
Philomena, a German bisque doll rescued from the sea after the sinking of the Titanic. It was at first mistaken for a childs body

5c American Authors Louisa May Alcott die proof attached to plate proof, 14598. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

3c Pan American Union die proof attached to plate proof, 14682. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Comic postcard, Man with hangover mistakes his hairbrush for a mirror Date: 20th century

Childs slate and toy gun on a Christmas card. early 20th century

Azurine or Blue Roach -- a fish that didn t actually exist, but still managed to wriggle its way into a few 19th century reference books. Date: 1865

A case of mistaken insanity: wrongly admitted to the asylum
A cunning lunatic dupes the staff at a mental institution into taking his irate captor into the incurables ward instead of himself. Date: 1838

Small dog alerts his mistress to her impending error
Where are you going my pretty maid? - A small dog alerts his mistress to her impending error of choosing the wrong entrance to the public lavatories... Date: circa 1910s

Humorous misprint in a car park, Cornwall
Humorous misprint in a Kerrier District Council car park, in the village of Tuckingmill, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Old Maid card game - Sorry, My Mistake -- a bird thinks the pigs tail is a worm. circa 1950s

The Comedy of Errors - title page - exorcism scene. 1862

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"Mistake: A Collection of Unfortunate Events" In 1812, Cuvier mistakenly identified a Hippopotamus skeleton as belonging to an entirely different species. Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern unknowingly became part of a mistaken identity mix-up. "A Top Notcher" - the story of someone who achieved great success but later realized it was all based on a mistake. Tattooing gone wrong. A drunk tattooist got carried away, resulting in regrettable ink choices for their clients. The Chinese Pig-Bronze that turned out to be an imitation, leaving collectors disappointed by their costly mistake. Gosse's 1857 discovery of pterodactyl bat-lizards turned out to be an erroneous classification in paleontology history. An accident caused by snow falling from the roof reminds us how even nature's they can have consequences. Bravery at Wattignies: recounting the heroic acts born out of strategic errors during a historical battle. George Leybourne, music hall singer, immortalized through caricature but forever associated with his infamous blunders on stage. Organist & Choirboy 1904: when musical notes were played incorrectly and harmonies clashed due to human error. Goldmark/Saba Liebig 1: exploring the disastrous financial investment decision that led many into bankruptcy and ruin. Metro Accident 1903: recalling the tragic incident where human negligence resulted in lives lost and lessons learned about safety measures. In life's tapestry they can woven alongside triumphs and achievements – reminding us that growth often springs from unintended missteps along our journey towards wisdom and self-discovery.