Provinces Collection (#3)

Ogilvie River and Ogilvie Mountains on the Dempster Highway near Elephant Rock (KM 220) Dempster Highway, Yukon, Canada

Wetland near the Yukon border Stewart Cassiar Highway near Yukon border British Columbia Canada

Photograph of Iris Hoey, actress (1885-1979), theatrical studio portrait. From a section, Pretty pantomime stars in London and the Provinces: this year's galaxy of beauty'

Battle of Pichincha, 24 May 1822. Context of The Spanish American War of Independece. Pitted a patriot army under general Antonio Jose de Sucre agains a Royalist army commanded by Fied Marshal

People campaigning on behalf of London teachers
A group of people campaigning on behalf of London teachers. The placards read: "Where have London teachers gone? Gone to the provinces every one

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Red squirrel, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus, Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains Date: 17-01-2006

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Animal tracks, Banff National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains Date: 06/09/2007

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Elk, Cervus elaphus, Banff National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains Date: 06/09/2007

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Bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis, Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains Date: 06/09/2007

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Bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis, Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains Date: 06/09/2007

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Bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis, Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains Date: 06/09/2007

The Duke of Sully collecting taxes as King Henry IVs Superintendent of Finances (colour litho)
3622110 The Duke of Sully collecting taxes as King Henry IVs Superintendent of Finances (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches Humorous and Grotesque by Gustave Dore (engraving)
6011883 Sketches Humorous and Grotesque by Gustave Dore (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nous etions trois filles (colour litho)
6027794 Nous etions trois filles (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nous etions trois filles)

C est le grand duc du Maine (colour litho)
6027785 C est le grand duc du Maine (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: C est le grand duc du Maine)

A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive (colour litho)
6027779 A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive)

Takashi Beach in Izumi Province, no. 4 from the series Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces
5854193 Takashi Beach in Izumi Province, no. 4 from the series Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces, 1853 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Coronation Decorations in the Provinces (engraving)
1629854 Coronation Decorations in the Provinces (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Decorations in the Provinces, A Study in Flags, Palmerston Road)

Canada (colour litho)
981043 Canada (colour litho) by Canadian School (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada. Badges of Canadian provinces and a photograph of City Hall, Toronto)

A Turcoman and his Wife (colour litho)
727595 A Turcoman and his Wife (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Turcoman and his Wife)

Siberian Convict (colour litho)
727594 Siberian Convict (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siberian Convict)

New Years Custom: Choosing a Bride (colour litho)
727590 New Years Custom: Choosing a Bride (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Custom: Choosing a Bride)

Getting Caviare at Astrakhan (colour litho)
727582 Getting Caviare at Astrakhan (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting Caviare at Astrakhan)

A Country Mayor of the Toula District (colour litho)
727577 A Country Mayor of the Toula District (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Mayor of the Toula District)

A Circassian (colour litho)
727568 A Circassian (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Circassian. Illustration for Provincial Russia (A&C Black, 1913).); © Look and Learn

Dauphine (Grenoble) (chromolitho)
734883 Dauphine (Grenoble) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dauphine (Grenoble)

Le Maine (chromolitho)
734879 Le Maine (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Maine. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

An unusual royal journey (colour litho)
2809013 An unusual royal journey (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unusual royal journey)

Inauguration of a monument to Jules Ferry in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris (colour litho)
2779669 Inauguration of a monument to Jules Ferry in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monument to Eugenie de Montijo on the summit of Larrun (La Rhune), a mountain at the western end of the Pyrenees. It is located on the border of France and Spain

The New Shaving-Machine (suggested by a recent invention). Emperor of Russia, Nicholas I, sits in the shaving-machine chair in John Bull and Louis Nap(olean)s Easy Shaving Shop

British Columbia and Alberta, Canada - Summit Hotel, built in two provinces - Crows Nest Pass - burnt down circa 1921-1922. Card dates from the 1910s. Date: 1910s

Gentleman giving out medicines to beggars, 18th century
English gentleman dispensing his medicine cabinet to beggars at Ivry-sur Seine, 18th century. He gives aerated salts to a one-armed soldier, Bruchsal elixir to an old woman, and magnetic drops

English gentleman consulting a somniloquist, 18th century
English gentleman consulting a somniloquist in his chambers, 18th century. The sleeping fortune teller lies in a bed in a room decorated with crocodile skin, Egyptian figures and incense burners

Customs inspectors opening luggage at the border, 18th century. Searched by the Douaniers at the French frontiers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Travellers dining at a restaurant in a French inn, 18thC
Travellers dining at a restaurant in a French inn, late 18th century. Table d hote. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels

English gentleman and sleeping woman in a hotel room
English gentleman with candlesticks in both hands tries to remove a bell rope from the bosom of a sleeping woman. The inn at Marseilles

English gentleman on trial in a religious tribunal in Avignon. He takes out a page with the legend of St. Clara of Falkenstein to the astonishment of an old hag and chaste Clara

A theatre company is disbanded after a charge of blasphemy. Actors, actresses and stage painters react in shock to the news. A tragic story at Avignon

English gentleman and bookseller staring at a young beauty
An English gentleman at a booksellers in Avignon, catching his first glimpse of the beauty Clara with her old aunt. First sight of Clara at Avignon

English gentleman at the tomb of Petrarchs muse, Laura de Sade, Laure des Noves, in the Chapelle des Sade, convent of the Cordeliers, Avignon. At the tomb of Laura

A gentleman and woman kiss on a bench near a town gate as a two-horse phaeton with leering man drives by. The Embrace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud during a walk after the rain. Miseries of the Country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Map of the regions and districts of France, known as the Carte de Necker
ARH213911 Map of the regions and districts of France, known as the Carte de Necker, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Les Demoiselles de Province (1883-85) (oil on canvas)
2628802 Les Demoiselles de Province (1883-85) (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 147.3x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Allons dans ce petit bois charmant (colour litho)
6027786 Allons dans ce petit bois charmant (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allons dans ce petit bois charmant)

Certificate of membership in Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, c
5848251 Certificate of membership in Ancient Order of Hibernians of America, c.1894 (colour lithograph) by American School

French provincial Festival of the Supreme Being, 1794 (w / c on paper)
CHT336995 French provincial Festival of the Supreme Being, 1794 (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Provinces: From Ancient Empires to Modern Nations" From the majestic Russian Imperial Eagle soaring above its provinces, to the intricate Map of Italy from 1902 showcasing its diverse regions, they have always played a significant role in shaping countries and cultures. The Flag of Canada proudly represents its ten provinces, each with its unique identity and charm. Travel back in time to witness an English gentleman on trial in 18th century France, as provincial laws clashed with foreign customs. Delve even further into history and discover the Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era in China, reminding us that they have witnessed life's evolution over millions of years. The Leo Belgicus at Belgium's Mercatormuseum stands as a symbol of unity among Belgian provinces throughout centuries. Meanwhile, Vladivostok's Trans-Siberian Railway Terminus showcases Russia's vast expanse connecting distant provinces. Step into a Conservative Van adorned with symbols representing various Canadian provinces like Pincher Creek, Alberta - where bales dot the landscape against picturesque mountains. Iris Hoey's photograph captures London and other provincial beauties who graced theater stages during their time. Lastly, we remember historical events such as the Battle of Pichincha which marked Ecuadorian independence from Spain - highlighting how revolutions shaped Spanish American provinces forever and can not just administrative divisions; they are windows into our pasts and gateways to understanding different cultures within nations. Let us celebrate these diverse entities that contribute to our world's rich heritage.