Proposal Collection (#8)

Channel Tunnel proprosals, 1985(1)
Article from The Illustrated London News, November 1985, detailing four proposed plans for the construction of a Channel Tunnel. The fourth was revealed as an exclusive by the ILN. Page 1 of 6

Clothes prop with comic verse on a Christmas card
Clothes prop with washing line and socks, with comic verse on a Christmas card -- including a Leap Year proposal in advance of the following year. Date: circa 1890s

Channel Tunnel proprosals, 1985(6)
Article from The Illustrated London News, November 1985, detailing four proposed plans for the construction of a Channel Tunnel. The fourth was revealed as an exclusive by the ILN. Page 6 of 6

A Fulfilled Wish (Der erfüllte Wunsch), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
A Fulfilled Wish (Der erfullte Wunsch), 1911

Acquaintance Card, requesting a meeting, with cherub and joined rings. Date: circa 1890s

Music cover, Be My Little Apple Dumplin Do, a song by Walter H Ford and John W Bratton, sung by Daisy Mayer. 1901

Caterpillar Tank cartoon scatters fleeing Germans
Proposal for a caterpillar tank - in World War One Date: circa 1916

When Women Vote A Proposal. When Women Vote, they will propose to the men. Lady down on one knee asks, Percy Darling, will you marry me? Man replies coyly, Really, you had better ask Mamma Miss

Skyport 2000
15th February 1957: An architects model of Skyport 2000, a futuristic proposal for an airport building to stand in St Georges Circus, near Waterloo Station, London in the year 2000

A Proposal by Florence Hardy
A small boy Pierrot woos a pretty little girl with a bunch of pink flowers

Accepted
Artist: Bls, Eugen von - Title: Accepted - Date: 1887 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 93.3 x 61.4

The Offer
Artist: Bls, Eugen von - Title: The Offer - Date: 1887 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 93.3 x 61.4

The Rejected Proposal By Jan Verkolje, 1650-1693. Wine Glass, Wine Jug, Man, Woman, Dog, Interior, Food Plate, Servant, Table, Liszt Gourmet Archive

The Offer of Love, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Offer of Love, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

La Rose, 1788, (1916). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Rose, 1788. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

La Main, 1788, (1916). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Main, 1788. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

A Christmas Gambol, c18th century, (1919). Artist: John Raphael Smith
A Christmas Gambol, c18th century. After George Morland (1763-1804). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Strand front of design for new law courts, 1867. Artist: E Wimbridge
Strand front of design for new law courts, London, 1867. Design by Sir Thomas Newenham Deane. 11 architects entered the competition to design the Royal Courts of Justice

Yes, I Do. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Yes, I Do. Stereoscopic card detail

The Colonial Maidens Dilemma, Two Proposals, Which Will be Accepted. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Colonial Maidens Dilemma, Two Proposals, Which Will be Accepted. Stereoscopic card detail

La Rose, 1788 (1931). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Rose, 1788 (1931). From Apollo magazine, volume XIII, no 76, April 1931

The Proposal, c1819, (1909). Artist: Henry Meyer
The Proposal, c1819. An engraving by Henry Meyer (1780-1847) after an original work by George Henry Harlow (1787-1819). From The Connoisseur, Vol. XXIII by [Otto Limited, London, 1909]

Plans for the transformation of Versailles, France, 1780. From the Architecture Department, Chateau de Versailles, France

Gallent, c1820-1857. Artist: Achille Deveria
Gallent, c1820-1857

What a sacrifice!, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
What a sacrifice!, 1799. Plate 14 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Project for the large exhibition centre, Paris, 1893

An Embarrassing Proposal, 1715-1716. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
An Embarrassing Proposal, 1715-1716. Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Pope Benedict XV (1854 1922), Pope from 3rd September 1914 until his death in 1922. Photographed a few months after his election as Pope

Lord Dundreary proposing, Our American Cousin
Lord Dundreary proposing - a scene from the play by Tom Taylor, Our American Cousin, first performed in 1858. The role of this brainless English aristocrat was created on stage by Edward Askew

Teddy bear proposal on a postcard -- Ask Father. Date: circa 1900s

Pig proposal on a Valentine postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Leap Year Thoughts - Lets Put another R in Mary Date: 1911

Leap Year Thoughts - Will I be Yours? A pretty golfing girl pops the question. Date: 1911

Leap Year - Running the Gauntlet! Date: 1904

Marriage or war work, WW1 cartoon by A. Wallis Mills
Cartoon by A Wallis Mills in Printers Pie telling the story of a young woman who refuses an officers marriage proposal as she means to do her bit for the war by getting involved in war work

An older gentleman professing his love to a young ladyfriend
Tennis Illustrated - 40- Love. An older gentleman down on his knees, professing his undying love to a young lady companion; she is yet to cast judgement on his proposal. Date: circa 1904

Thome De Gamond Cover
The title page of Thome de Gamonds tunnel proposal, inscribed by the author. Date: 1857

Proposal 1799
Oh! Listen to the voice of love A suitor, on bended knee, speaks of undying love to his red haired lady friend. Date: 1799

A Heartfelt Proposal
When a gentleman goes down on his knees, places his hand on his heart, and assures her of the intensity of his feelings, how can a girl doubt the sincerity of his affection ? Date: circa 1860

A Romantic Proposal
A romantic German sits on a stool while he proposes marriage, but at least he takes off his hat and his gloves Date: circa 1820

Byron / Annesley Hall
ANNESLEY HALL Home of Mary Anne Chaworth, the woman who rejected Byrons proposal of marriage in 1803 Date: 1847

Illustration by Millicent Sowerby in the Tatler
Black and white illustration by Millicent Sowerby in the Tatler of 1st December 1909. The illustration was accompanying the story by her sister Githa Sowerby entitled The Princess with the Sleeping

Loves first proposal
Beautiful irl seated on a lucky horshoe receiving a proposal of marriage.Date: circa 1910

Romantic couple in spring flowers, West Country. Date: circa 1970s

A Proposal in Flanders by Bairnsfather
Humours from the Front - No 31 A Proposal in Flanders The point of Jeans pitchfork awakens a sense of duty in a mine that shirked A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

Speech of Louis XVI to the Assembly of Notables at Versailles on February 22, 1787. Assembly proposed by Charles Alexandre de Calonne to approve a new land tax that also affect the nobles and clergy

Proposed Channel bridge, 1889
Diagrams demonstrating a 24 mile long superstructure bridge to cross the Channel, proposed in 1889 as an alternative to the long-debated Channel Tunnel. The bridge was suggested by M

Secret History of the Channel Tunnel by Heath Robinson
An early experiment of the inventor. A proposal for the Channel Tunnel tested out using beer barrels and an accommodating puddle or small pond. Date: 1919

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"A Young Winston Churchill presenting his Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904: A visionary leader with an ambitious plan to harness the power of the river. " "The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching): A charming scene where a hopeful suitor nervously presents his proposal to win the heart of a young lady coming of age. " "Leap Year Special: Love takes a leap as couples embrace the tradition and seize the opportunity to make their long-awaited marriage proposals on this rare day. " "When love finds its voice: Witnessing the magic as one soul gathers courage and pours out their heart in an unforgettable marriage proposal. " "Miss Edith Day in Irene by Kate Carew: The stage is set for romance as Miss Edith Day captivates hearts while accepting a heartfelt proposal amidst applause and admiration. " "A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving): An enchanting moment frozen in time when two souls exchange vows through an intricately crafted token symbolizing their eternal love. " "Rich Woman fishes for suitors: In a world turned upside down, watch as wealth becomes irrelevant when true love prevails over material possessions in this captivating tale of courtship. " "Trysting Time is Kissing Time by Wilton Williams: Amidst blooming flowers and whispered promises, lovers find solace in stolen moments that lead to life-changing proposals filled with hope and passion. " "The Proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York: Unveiling architectural marvels alongside breathtaking views - witness how dreams take shape through grand gestures like proposing at this iconic landmark. " "Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth: Royalty meets romance as Queen Mary herself stumbles upon an unexpected proposal between Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth – proving that even monarchs are not immune to love's surprises. " "A Thatched Cottage Proposal in Woldsea.