Punctual Collection

Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family -- a typical summary of Victorian values, with advice including: Waste Not, Want Not; Do everything at its proper time; Be punctual, be regular

Clocking-In Machine
A Clocking In machine in a factory records the hours workers start and leave the workplace

Cromwells Watch
POCKET WATCH with chain, made by John Midnall of Fleet Street, London, and carried by Oliver Cromwell, enabling him to be punctual for battles and other activities

The Five-Finger Lesson (engraving)
3626082 The Five-Finger Lesson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five-Finger Lesson. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

The more things change... Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786512 The more things change.... Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Capy, Marcel Amable O.L. (d.c.1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The more things change)

Punctual (Ponctuelle), 1900. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Punctual (Ponctuelle), 1900

Plate B from the Disparates : Punctual Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)
Plate B from the Disparates :Punctual Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)

MG7970 Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore
Firing of the noon day gun, at the Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

Clock and American flag outside Durgin Park Restaurant, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Clock and American flag outside Durgin Park Restaurant, Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Albert Besnard, Punctual (Ponctuelle), French, 1849 - 1934, 1900, etching in black on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper

Alarm clock, artwork F008 / 3321
Alarm clock, artwork

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"Punctual: Embracing the Timeless Virtue of Timeliness" In an era where rules were strictly observed by Victorian families, punctuality was held in high regard. The ticking of a clock and the precision of a clocking-in machine ensured that no moment was wasted. Just like Cromwell's watch, every second mattered. Even children were taught the importance of being on time through "The Five-Finger Lesson" engraving. It depicted the consequences faced by those who failed to adhere to punctuality, instilling discipline from an early age. As we fast forward to modern times, it becomes evident that some things remain unchanged. An illustration for Le Rire humorously reminds us that even amidst progress, punctuality remains a constant virtue. Paul Albert Besnard's artwork "Punctual (Ponctuelle)" captures this essence perfectly. Created in 1900, it showcases how timeliness is timeless and transcends generations. A glimpse into history reveals Francisco Goya's Plate B from Disparates: Punctual Folly published before 1877. It serves as a reminder that disregarding punctuality can lead to folly and chaos. While exploring new horizons during travel or vacation with MG7970 Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore, one realizes the significance of being punctual. A well-planned itinerary ensures smooth experiences and unforgettable memories. Closer to home at Durgin Park Restaurant in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace stands a clock alongside the American flag—a symbol of patriotism intertwined with timely efficiency—an ode to both national pride and promptness. Lastly, an alarm clock artwork labeled F008/3321 signifies our reliance on timekeeping devices in our daily lives—reminding us not only to wake up but also stay true to our commitments throughout each day. In all its forms and representations across different eras and mediums, "punctual" encapsulates more than just arriving on time.