Promise Collection (#6)

Thomas Spencer
THOMAS SPENCER churchman described as that extraordinary genius who sadly drowned while bathing at Liverpool before realising his promise... Date: 1790 - 1811

Spring, 1641 (etching)
XJF407359 Spring, 1641 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of 4 female figures symbolising the four seasons; background shows a mansion with walled)

Treaty of marriage between Charles V and Princess Mary Tudor, c1508. Artist: Richard Pynson
Treaty of marriage between Charles V and Princess Mary Tudor, c1508. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]. (Colorised black and white print)

Silver Sun, c1920 (1926). Artist: Reginald Guy Kortright
Silver Sun, c1920 (1926). From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

Our Lady of Promise, c1918, (1919). Artist: Edward Reginald Frampton
Our Lady of Promise, c1918, (1919). From The Studio Volume 75. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1919]

Letter from Jonathan Swift to Henrietta Howard, 21st November 1730. Artist: Jonathan Swift
Letter from Jonathan Swift to Henrietta Howard, 21st November 1730. Letter written from Dublin by Swift, Dean of St Patrick s, to Henrietta

Jacob requiring an oath from his son Joseph to bury him in Canaan - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 47.31. 1787

WW1 poster, Americas food pledge
Poster, Americas food pledge, 20 million tons, save food. US Food Administration. circa 1918

Philip V of Spain (1683-1746). King of Spain. Oath of allegi
Philip V of Spain (1683-1746). King of Spain. House of Bourbon. Oath of allegiance of the military orders; Golden Fleece, Alcantara and Calatrava. Engraving. 18th century. Colored

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Loveland
St Valentines Day bank note (postcard) from the Bank of Loveland, promising to pay ten kisses on demand. Date: circa 1890s

WW2 poster, Rush Aid To Russia! We have pledged your faith, the faith of the men and women of Britain. You must do the deed... Stalin must be sustained

Caricature of Tennyson and the Marquess of Queensberry
Caricature of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate, and John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry (1844-1900)

WW2 - MacArthur vows to return to the Philippines
WW2 American Officer Douglas MacArthur who left the Philippines on 11th March 1942, vowing en " I came through and I shall return." - he fulfilled his promise

James Hay Beattie
JAMES HAY BEATTIE Son of James Beattie, who showed such promise that he was appointed to take his fathers place as philosopher, but died of a fever at age 22. Date: 1768 - 1790

Girl & Mouse in Trap
A little girl speaks to a mouse caught in a trap: " If I let you out, will you promise me faithful not to run up my Twowsers!" 1918

St Valentines Day bank note from Lovers Banking Company
St Valentines Day bank note from the Lovers Banking Company, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. Date: circa 1860s

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. 1860s

Mitsubishi J2M1 Jack -first flown in March 1942, this dedicated interceptor never fully lived up to its early promise Only 621 built

WWI Poster, The Prime Ministers Advice
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, The Prime MInisters Advice to the Young Unmarried Men and Pledge to Married Men. Date: 1915

WWI Poster, Lord Derbys Scheme
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Under Lord Derbys Scheme a mere Promise to Enlist is of No Value. If a man wishes to be placed in a Group he must be attested by December 11th

Suffrage Parliament M. P Woos Maiden
A Member of Parliament attempts to woo a Suffrage campaigner (Lydia Becker?) with the promise of a bill to secure Womens Franchise

Dutch scouts on St Georges Day, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dutch scouts on St Georges Day in front of the Royal Palace in Dam Square, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 23 April 1959. During the annual ceremony they renew their scouts promise and salute the Dutch flag

Greek boy scout at camp
A Greek boy scout at camp, reading a notice (possibly the boy scouts promise) printed on animal hide

Two boy scouts from British Guyana, South America
Two boy scouts (one East Indian, one African) from British Guyana, South America, observing the Fourth Scout Law (A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout...)

Wolf cubs with woman leader, Bermuda
Wolf cubs (Bishops Own, Pack B) with their woman leader, Bermuda. A new cub (Tenderpad) is making his promise. Date: circa 1920s

Florence Higgins
FLORENCE HIGGINS The first female bachelor of music in Britain, but judging by the silence of the internet, she never fulfilled her early promise... Date: circa 1895

Joachim Receiving Promise Birth Virgin 1520 Etching
Artokoloro

Orpheus Eurydice ca 1590-95 Engraving 2nd state
Artokoloro

David Promise Bathsheba 1642-43 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Rainbow arching over domestic garden, against cloudy sky

Promise: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Promise - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: When you promise something, you must fulfill it. ~ Halle Gebrselassie

World War II poster of a soldier holding his rifle and Declaration of War on Japan
Vintage World War II poster of a soldier holding his rifle, and a copy of the resolution declaring war on Japan. It reads, Make your own declaration of war, Buy War Bonds

USNS Comfort is anchored just off the coast of Haiti in support of Operation Unified
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 20, 2010 - The 1, 000 bed hospital ship USNS Comfort is anchored just off the coast of Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response

Source Size = 3762 x 2483
SOME OF THE COMIC ELEMENTS IN THE GROUNDING OF A TROOPSHIP: 1. The Bump. 2. " Bweakers? Anything to Bweak this Confounded Monotony." 3. " You are Unmarried, Mr

The Oath of the Horatii (detail of a group of women to the right), c. 1783 (oil on canvas)
XIR895698 The Oath of the Horatii (detail of a group of women to the right), c.1783 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spring, 1643 (etching)
XJF407355 Spring, 1643 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of 4 female figures symbolising the four seasons; background shows a mansion with walled)

The Farmers Treasure, illustration from Babys Own Aesop, engraved
KW308693 The Farmers Treasure, illustration from Babys Own Aesop, engraved and printed by Edmund Evans, London, published c.1920 (colour litho) by Crane

The Battle of Tolbiac and The Baptism of King Clovis, from Mirouer Historial de France
XJF294029 The Battle of Tolbiac and The Baptism of King Clovis, from Mirouer Historial de France, published in 1516 (woodcut) by French School

Plains of Promise, Albert River, Discoveries in Australia, with an account of the coasts and rivers explored and surveyed during the voyage of H.M.S

Decree and Proclamation by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73), President of the Republic
XIR158629 Decree and Proclamation by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73), President of the Republic, 2nd December 1851 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73) Swearing Fidelity and Devotion to the French Republic
XIR158625 Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73) Swearing Fidelity and Devotion to the French Republic (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French

Facsimile copy of Ms 9786 fol. 135 The Oath of Strasbourg, sworn by Charles the Bald
XIR202766 Facsimile copy of Ms 9786 fol.135 The Oath of Strasbourg, sworn by Charles the Bald (823-877) and Louis the German (c.804-876) 842 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School

Louis II (848-79) the Stammerer receives an oath of allegiance from a noble
KW177721 Louis II (848-79) the Stammerer receives an oath of allegiance from a noble, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Charles II (823-77) the Bald and his brother Louis the German make treaty at Strasbourg in 842
KW177720 Charles II (823-77) the Bald and his brother Louis the German make treaty at Strasbourg in 842, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Minerva in a tree, print maker: Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, Petrus Scriverius, 1670 - 1726

Batt Mercury turns into stone, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641

Abraham and the Three Angels, attributed to Symon Novelanus, 1577 - 1627

Sacrifice of Noah, attributed to Symon Novelanus, 1577 - 1627

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"Promise: A Tapestry of Hope and Commitment" Springs Promise, by Marjorie Miller, captures the essence of a new beginning. The vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes symbolize the promise of growth and transformation. Like the Statue of Liberty standing tall in New York Harbor, a beacon of hope for all who seek freedom and opportunity. It reminds us that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible. The tale of Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio teaches us about the power of compassion and understanding. It shows how a promise to protect even our fiercest adversaries can lead to harmony and peace. In DDE-90025908, we witness soldiers making a solemn promise to defend their country. Their unwavering commitment serves as an inspiration for generations to come. The Ten Scout Laws from 1923 remind us that they are not just words but principles to live by. They teach young minds about honor, loyalty, and respect – values that shape future leaders. Naomi's promise to her daughter-in-law Ruth in 1887 demonstrates the strength found in unconditional love. Through thick or thin, they vowed never to abandon each other – a testament to enduring friendship. Myth intertwines with promises in Lady Godiva's story where she pledged her virtue for justice. Her bravery echoes through time as a reminder that sometimes sacrifices must be made for noble causes. Hans the Hedgehog from Grimm's fairy tales exemplifies keeping one's word against all odds. Despite his unconventional appearance, he remained true to his promises until he was finally freed from his curse. Just like an American Liberator bomber soaring through the skies during World War II, promises have tremendous impact on shaping history. They represent courage amidst adversity – promising liberation from tyranny. A sleek Cadillac La Salle 1935 represents luxury intertwined with reliability – much like keeping one's word when it matters most. Promises build trust and strengthen relationships, just as this classic automobile stands the test of time.