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Promise Collection (#7)

"Promise: A Tapestry of Hope and Commitment" Springs Promise, by Marjorie Miller, captures the essence of a new beginning

Background imagePromise Collection: Two boy scouts from British Guyana, South America

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...)

Background imagePromise Collection: Wolf cubs with woman leader, Bermuda

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Florence Higgins

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Joachim Receiving Promise Birth Virgin 1520 Etching

Joachim Receiving Promise Birth Virgin 1520 Etching
Artokoloro

Background imagePromise Collection: Orpheus Eurydice ca 1590-95 Engraving 2nd state

Orpheus Eurydice ca 1590-95 Engraving 2nd state
Artokoloro

Background imagePromise Collection: David Promise Bathsheba 1642-43 Pen brown ink

David Promise Bathsheba 1642-43 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Background imagePromise Collection: Rainbow arching over domestic garden, against cloudy sky

Rainbow arching over domestic garden, against cloudy sky

Background imagePromise Collection: Promise: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster

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

Background imagePromise Collection: The Class of 2012 recites the Oath of Allegiance

The Class of 2012 recites the Oath of Allegiance
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado - The Class of 2012 recites the Oath of Allegiance on day two of the 38 days of Basic Cadet Training

Background imagePromise Collection: World War II poster of a soldier holding his rifle and Declaration of War on Japan

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

Background imagePromise Collection: USNS Comfort is anchored just off the coast of Haiti in support of Operation Unified

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Source Size = 3762 x 2483

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

Background imagePromise Collection: The Oath of the Horatii (detail of a group of women to the right), c. 1783 (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imagePromise Collection: Spring, 1643 (etching)

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)

Background imagePromise Collection: The Farmers Treasure, illustration from Babys Own Aesop, engraved

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

Background imagePromise Collection: The Battle of Tolbiac and The Baptism of King Clovis, from Mirouer Historial de France

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Plains of Promise, Albert River, Discoveries in Australia, with an account of the coasts

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Decree and Proclamation by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73), President of the Republic

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73) Swearing Fidelity and Devotion to the French Republic

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Facsimile copy of Ms 9786 fol. 135 The Oath of Strasbourg, sworn by Charles the Bald

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Louis II (848-79) the Stammerer receives an oath of allegiance from a noble

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Charles II (823-77) the Bald and his brother Louis the German make treaty at Strasbourg in 842

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Minerva in a tree, print maker: Willem Isaacsz

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Batt Mercury turns into stone, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Abraham and the Three Angels, attributed to Symon Novelanus, 1577 - 1627

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Sacrifice of Noah, attributed to Symon Novelanus, 1577 - 1627

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

Background imagePromise Collection: Letter from the prelates and barons of the king promising Louis VIII (1187-1226)

Letter from the prelates and barons of the king promising Louis VIII (1187-1226)
XIR156887 Letter from the prelates and barons of the king promising Louis VIII (1187-1226) that they will recognise his son, Louis of France, as king after his death

Background imagePromise Collection: Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Taking the Coronation Oath, 28th June 1838 (oil on panel)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Taking the Coronation Oath, 28th June 1838 (oil on panel)
XYC146042 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Taking the Coronation Oath, 28th June 1838 (oil on panel) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 36.1x25.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imagePromise Collection: BANK CHECK, 1782. Check on the Bank of North America, 22 June 1782; one of the

BANK CHECK, 1782. Check on the Bank of North America, 22 June 1782; one of the first known checks

Background imagePromise Collection: Three Scouts from Kent have received their Queens Scout Badges - l-r Trevor Marsh

Three Scouts from Kent have received their Queens Scout Badges - l-r Trevor Marsh of Dane Close Bexley, aged 17 and training to be an electrician; James Quinn of Birling Road, Erith

Background imagePromise Collection: Some of the members of the 8th Bexleyheath Company of Boy Scouts decided to save

Some of the members of the 8th Bexleyheath Company of Boy Scouts decided to save the cost of transport when they went to camp

Background imagePromise Collection: The Land of Promise. Newly arrived immigrants to the United States waiting to be processed

The Land of Promise. Newly arrived immigrants to the United States waiting to be processed. 1884. Ch Ulrich.Corcoran Gallery, Washington

Background imagePromise Collection: John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform

John Bull looking forward to the Land of Promise where there will be Parliamentary Reform, repeal of the Corn Laws, Free Trade, abolition of Window Tax. Cartoon JL Marks, London, c1832

Background imagePromise Collection: WWI Poster, The Prime Ministers Pledge

WWI Poster, The Prime Ministers Pledge
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, The Prime Ministers Pledge. Do not force your Country to force you to fight, but come of your own free will. Date: 1916

Background imagePromise Collection: North America, USA, Florida, digitally altered, artistic rendition of a barren tree

North America, USA, Florida, digitally altered, artistic rendition of a barren tree and etching from an old gravestone with various textures

Background imagePromise Collection: North America, USA, North Carolina, Bakersville, gravestone engravings paired with

North America, USA, North Carolina, Bakersville, gravestone engravings paired with soft transparent red roses, digitally altered

Background imagePromise Collection: American note for 500 dollars issued by the Treasury of Virginia, c1781

American note for 500 dollars issued by the Treasury of Virginia, c1781
500 DOLLAR NOTE, c1781. American note for 500 dollars issued by the Treasury of Virginia, c1781

Background imagePromise Collection: Certificate signed by the paymaster, March 1785, for back pay and interest, since 23 March 1783

Certificate signed by the paymaster, March 1785, for back pay and interest, since 23 March 1783
CONTINENTAL ARMY: PAY. Certificate signed by the paymaster, March 1785, for back pay and interest, since 23 March 1783, owed a soldier in the Continental Army

Background imagePromise Collection: Kitsch Italian Valentines Card

Kitsch Italian Valentines Card
Promise of Love A kitsch Italian Valentines Day Card. Date: circa 1930s

Background imagePromise Collection: A breach of promise. A sure case

A breach of promise. A sure case. Date c1895 June 10

Background imagePromise Collection: Australia has promised Britain 50, 000 more men; will you help

Australia has promised Britain 50, 000 more men; will you help us keep that promise. Poster shows a kangaroo in front of number 50, 000 and in background silhouette of soldiers in battle. Date ca

Background imagePromise Collection: Ballad / Hynd Horn

Ballad / Hynd Horn
HYND HORN The kings daughter gives the beggar a drink, failing to recognise her erstwhile lover, Hynd Horn, but all will end well, I promise you. Date: traditional

Background imagePromise Collection: Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried promises delivery from Rotbart

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried promises delivery from Rotbart
Siegfried promises to deliver the swans from the evil spell of Rotbart and they all dance for joy. He invites Odette to the ball his parents are giving

Background imagePromise Collection: Emigration. The land of Promise. Emigrants Catching their Fi

Emigration. The land of Promise. Emigrants Catching their Fi
Moving illustration showing in close up the expressions on the faces of young emigrants as their ship enters the St Lawrence River and the passengers catch their fist sight of Canadian land

Background imagePromise Collection: Fable / Wolf and Crane

Fable / Wolf and Crane
THE WOLF AND THE CRANE A crane agrees it will extract a bone from a wolfs throat on promise of a reward; the wolf claims not closing its jaws on the cranes head reward enough

Background imagePromise Collection: The Shepherd & the Sea

The Shepherd & the Sea
THE SHEPHERD AND THE SEA A shepherd cannot be tempted again by the promise of riches as a sea merchant, having suffered shipwreck; he prefers to be content with his flock

Background imagePromise Collection: OBSTACLES PARTY GAME

OBSTACLES PARTY GAME
A blindfolded man has to negotiate obstacles with the promise of a kiss from the prettiest girl if he succeeds. But the obstacles are removed and tricked, he kisses a man!

Background imagePromise Collection: American Girl Singing

American Girl Singing
An American girl accompanies herself at the piano as she sings Oh, promise me !




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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.