Queue Collection (#9)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Ladies in Waiting
The Caption is Ladies in Waiting. This colourful queue is very cheerful. They obviously know that the early bird catches the worm and they are at the top. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

The Sugar Line, 1917 (pencil on paper)
3087839 The Sugar Line, 1917 (pencil on paper) by Armington, Frank Milton (1876-1941); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

The Butter Line, 1917 (pencil on paper)
3087838 The Butter Line, 1917 (pencil on paper) by Armington, Frank Milton (1876-1941); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2636952 A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Unceasing stream of pilgrims 1920
Two photographs showing the Unknown Warriors coffin which were the remains of a British service personnel who was killed in World War One, laid to rest in Westminster Abbey, London

European women undergo medical examination on Ellis Island, New York, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
PNP256605 European women undergo medical examination on Ellis Island, New York, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Crowds Waiting to Pass by King Georges Catafalque in Westminster Hall
STC360940 The Crowds Waiting to Pass by King Georges Catafalque in Westminster Hall, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Queue of tourists visit Goughs Cave in Cheddar Gorge
A queue of tourists visiting Goughs Cave in Cheddar Gorge on the Mendip Hills, in Cheddar, Somerset, England. The cave is 115 m deep and is 3.405 km long

At the Bank, c. 1800 (engraving)
STC152476 At the Bank, c.1800 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Women queuing for ration books, WW2
Women queuing outside a Food Office for ration books at the beginning of the Second World War. 1939

Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190487 Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 35.8x25.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A French Gentleman of the Court of Louis XVI and a French Gentleman of the Court of
NCO190145 A French Gentleman of the Court of Louis XVI and a French Gentleman of the Court of Egalite, published in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Peep into the Shakespeare Gallery, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791
NCO191715 A Peep into the Shakespeare Gallery, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J
NCO191701 A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal
NCO193135 Disciples catching the Mantle: the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Inspecting a Volunteer Corps in Hyde Park, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO189794 Inspecting a Volunteer Corps in Hyde Park, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191299 For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Call to Work, 1893 (oil on canvas)
ALI177137 The Call to Work, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Nomellini, Plinio (1866-1943); 60x93 cm; Private Collection; Alinari

The Sacred Road, 1916 (b / w photo)
CHT221996 The Sacred Road, 1916 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee d Histoire Contemporaine, B.D.I.C

The Hospital, plate 15 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War
XIR172408 The Hospital, plate 15 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)
BAL42766 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

The ahead and tail of the snake (La tete et la queue du serpent) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214719 The ahead and tail of the snake (La tete et la queue du serpent) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

An Elegant Couple, (oil on board)
658721 An Elegant Couple, (oil on board) by Stahl, Friedrich (1863-1940); 25.3x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elegant Couple. Friedrich Stahl (1863-1940). Oil on board

The Well (w / c)
6198469 The Well (w/c) by Hay, George (1831-1913); 24.8x37.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

The Potato Market, 1882 (w / c on paper)
CH257492 The Potato Market, 1882 (w/c on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 36x44 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

The good-humoured crowd at the London Hippodrome
Street entertainers amuse the crowds waiting outside the London Hippodrome. Date: 1901

Queueing due to reduced bus services, September 1939
Heavy queues in London due to reduced bus services to save fuel in times of spirit rationing, particularly in the mornings as people made their way to work

African labourers lined up to receive their wages
African labourers on a farm or plantation lined up to receive their wages. Date: 1950s

A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966806 A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Exhibition Stare Case", c. 1800 (coloured etching)
NP125718 " Exhibition Stare Case", c.1800 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 44.5x28.6 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Queue for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid at The Majestic, High Street, Clapham, in circa 1921 (photo)
607778 Queue for Charlie Chaplin in The Kid at The Majestic, High Street, Clapham, in circa 1921 (photo) by English Photographer

British troops blinded in German gas attack line up for treatment, 1914-18 (b / w photo)
700928 British troops blinded in German gas attack line up for treatment, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English

Sketch of the Interior of St. Stephen s, as it now stands
NCO190157 Sketch of the Interior of St. Stephen s, as it now stands, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching with engraving) by Gillray

Homer singing his Verses to the Greeks, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO193102 Homer singing his Verses to the Greeks, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge
NCO190154 L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A game of strategy in China, late 18th century (w / c on paper)
CHT307400 A game of strategy in China, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt

Gentle Manners, with affections mild, in Wit a Man, Simplicity a Child
NCO189793 Gentle Manners, with affections mild, in Wit a Man, Simplicity a Child, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching)
NCO191247 The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.5x34.7 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Black-throated trogon, Trogon rufus, female (Rufous curucui, Trogon rufus). Copied from Martinets illustration of the Couroucou a queue rousse de Cayenne for Buffon

Atlantic pomfret, deep-bodied mojarra
Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus, and three-striped whiptail, Pentapodus trivittatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Fire salamander, smooth newt and spectacled salamander
Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra, smooth newt, Triturus vulgaris, and spectacled salamander, Salamandrina terdigitata

Eurasian blue tit, Cyanoses caeruleus, and egg, and long-tailed tit, Aegithalos caudatus, with nest and egg. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Fat-tailed and Merino sheep breeds
Fat-tailed sheep, Ovis aries 1, and Merino sheep, Ovis aries 2. Domestic sheep breeds. Mouton a grosse queue, mouton merinos

Costumes of city dwellers and farmers. Middle-class man in overcoat of sheepskin with half moons over a silk robe, farmers in jackets and trousers

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From historic moments to everyday scenes, the queue captures the essence of human interactions and societal norms. In H. M. Bateman's comical illustration 'The Car That Touched a Policeman, ' a chaotic queue forms as people eagerly wait for their turn, showcasing the universal frustration of waiting in line. Humphrey Jennings' poignant film 'The Silent Village' depicts a somber queue of villagers united against oppression, reminding us of the power of solidarity. Meanwhile, in an innovative twist on commuting, the gyrocopter beats traffic with its aerial advantage. At the majestic Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Indian women patiently stand in line, symbolizing reverence and respect for this architectural marvel. Hannah Humphrey's publication 'The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver' transports us to another world where size matters not but queues still exist. Luke Fildes' painting 'Houseless and Hungry' portrays a heartbreaking scene where individuals desperately await assistance in a queue that represents their struggle for survival. Transporting ourselves to 1960s England, we witness bus stop queues capturing snippets of daily life amidst changing times. H. M. Bateman's satirical work 'The Rules of Life' humorously reminds us that even rules have their place within queues – an amusing commentary on our adherence to orderliness. Ready Steady Go. Presenter Cathy McGowan stands at Biba Boutique's door while eager shoppers form a stylish queue behind her; fashion enthusiasts awaiting their chance at trendy treasures. Blackfriars Bridge offers a picturesque view as Londoners traverse from north to south over the River Thames – orderly lines forming amidst bustling city life. Parkgate Ironworks takes us back to Rotherham in 1902 when industrial progress relied upon organized queues ensuring efficient production processes. Finally, Chung Ling Soo (William Robinson) mesmerizes audiences with his magic tricks while captivating them with his enigmatic persona, leaving spectators in awe and forming queues to witness his extraordinary performances.