Sentimentality Collection

"The Foster Sisters", by John Bostock, in the Manchester Exhibition, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
"The Foster Sisters", by John Bostock, in the Manchester Exhibition, 1865. Engraving of a painting. 'What a contrast there is between these two maidens, though of the same age

Angel Visits. A Lyric for the New Year, by Charles MacKay, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Angel Visits. A Lyric for the New Year, by Charles MacKay, 1850. Sentimental scene illustrating a song or poem. Thou'rt old, grandfather - old and blind, But ever cheerful, good, and kind

Original Edwardian era Christmas postcard of Santa with sack of toys, loading presents from his store shelves, circa 1907, U.K

Original charming attractive Victorian New Years greetings card of a pretty young girl wearing a hat, holding a parasol, beautiful summer flowers border (forget-me-nots, cornflowers, roses)

Original, charming Victorian greetings card of cute terrier dog pushing two puppies in a toy wooden truck or cart, Christmas Greeting with dearest love, circa 1890's, U.K

Zulu war. Death of Prince Imperial. The Prince's toy railway
Sketch taken during Franco-Prussian war of Prince's playthings. The death of the Prince Imperial during the Zulu war was treated with great sentimentality by the ILN. Date: 1879

Zulu War Late Prince Imperial Body Carried Iln
zulu, war, late, prince, imperial, body, carried, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, 1879, covered, british, flag, gun, carriage, journey, pietermaritzburg, route, lined, soldiers, crowd, sympathisers, death

The Virgin Mary with Jesus
LLM455982 The Virgin Mary with Jesus by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Mary playing with Jesus
LLM455995 Mary playing with Jesus by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary playing with Jesus)

Girl watching bee in the garden (chromolitho)
2811582 Girl watching bee in the garden (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl watching bee in the garden)

Girl feeding ducklings (chromolitho)
2811575 Girl feeding ducklings (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl feeding ducklings)

Girl feeding dog (chromolitho)
2811567 Girl feeding dog (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl feeding dog)

Child asleep in bed (chromolitho)
2811565 Child asleep in bed (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child asleep in bed)

Girl hanging up dolls clothes (chromolitho)
2811562 Girl hanging up dolls clothes (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl hanging up dolls clothes)

Girl with black cat (chromolitho)
2811561 Girl with black cat (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with black cat)

Girl with puppy (chromolitho)
2811573 Girl with puppy (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with puppy)

Girl saying grace before meal (chromolitho)
2811566 Girl saying grace before meal (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl saying grace before meal)

Return of the Prodigal Son
LLM339785 Return of the Prodigal Son by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son)

Religion. To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction
LLM339776 Religion. To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction. by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion)

Not Forgotten, 1882 (oil on canvas)
WAG13346 Not Forgotten, 1882 (oil on canvas) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 61 x 50 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Flowers of the Sea (colour litho)
5227866 Flowers of the Sea (colour litho) by Hill, James John (1811-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers of the Sea. Illustration for Peoples Magazine, 4 May 1867.); © Look and Learn

His names George Arthur
LLM460033 His names George Arthur by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: His names George Arthur)

King Henry V at Agincourt
LLM339793 King Henry V at Agincourt by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry V at Agincourt)

Duty on Sunday morning
LLM339788 Duty on Sunday morning by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duty on Sunday morning)

Cheerfulness
LLM339783 Cheerfulness by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheerfulness. Young and old, come forth to play / On a sunshine holiday. - Milton)

Faith. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen
LLM339777 Faith. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faith)

Jesus, as a boy, playing with doves
LLM455998 Jesus, as a boy, playing with doves by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus, as a boy, playing with doves)

Baby saying Good Night (chromolitho)
2811588 Baby saying Good Night (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby saying Good Night)

Invalid child (chromolitho)
2811586 Invalid child (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalid child. Illustration for Golden Hours by Mrs Sale Barker with illustrations from designs)

Girl retiring to bed (chromolitho)
2811570 Girl retiring to bed (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl retiring to bed)

Girl taking her dolls for a walk (chromolitho)
2811568 Girl taking her dolls for a walk (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl taking her dolls for a walk)

Girl with spring lamb (chromolitho)
2811574 Girl with spring lamb (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with spring lamb)

Girl reading (chromolitho)
2811563 Girl reading (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl reading. Illustration for Golden Hours by Mrs Sale Barker with illustrations from designs)

Strong and tender (chromolitho)
3643595 Strong and tender (chromolitho) by MacArthur, Blanche F. (fl.1870-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strong and tender. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Roman beggar child (engraving)
969601 Roman beggar child (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman beggar child)

Patriotism at the time of the Spanish Armada
LLM339789 Patriotism at the time of the Spanish Armada by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patriotism at the time of the Spanish Armada)

Friendship
LLM339782 Friendship by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friendship. The Nobility of Life edited by L Valentine (Frederick Warne, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Hope. A Sail! A Sail
LLM339780 Hope. A Sail! A Sail! by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope. A Sail! A Sail! The Nobility of Life edited by L Valentine (Frederick Warne)

Truth. Unveiling the errors of time
LLM339779 Truth. Unveiling the errors of time. by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truth. Unveiling the errors of time)

Dignity
LLM339795 Dignity by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dignity. The Nobility of Life edited by L Valentine (Frederick Warne, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Prince Henry before Judge Gascoigne
LLM339781 Prince Henry before Judge Gascoigne by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry before Judge Gascoigne)

Girl taking bread to feed birds in the snow (chromolitho)
2811587 Girl taking bread to feed birds in the snow (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl taking bread to feed birds in the snow)

Girl feeding baby birds (chromolitho)
2811576 Girl feeding baby birds (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl feeding baby birds)

Girl serving tea to her dolls (chromolitho)
2811569 Girl serving tea to her dolls (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl serving tea to her dolls)

Girl with chicks (chromolitho)
2811558 Girl with chicks (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with chicks)

Mothers Picture (engraving)
5224458 Mothers Picture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mothers Picture. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

Is it quite safe? (chromolitho)
2791824 Is it quite safe? (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Is it quite safe? Illustration for Chatterbox (1898).); © Look and Learn

Girl with dog on beach (chromolitho)
2811578 Girl with dog on beach (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with dog on beach)

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Sentimentality is a powerful force that transcends time and culture and can be seen in the most unexpected moments, like during the Zulu War when tragedy struck with the death of the Prince Imperial. Lord Chelmsford's followers were overwhelmed by sentimentality as they mourned this devastating loss. But sentimentality isn't limited to war and sorrow; it can also be found in innocent childhood memories. The Prince's toy railway serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times, where joy was found in play and imagination knew no bounds. Even religious icons evoke sentimentality, such as the image of the Virgin Mary cradling baby Jesus. This depiction captures a mother's love and tenderness, reminding us of our own connections to those we hold dear. In everyday life they can be witnessed through simple acts of observation. A young girl watching a bee buzzing around her garden shows an appreciation for nature's beauty and wonder. Similarly heartwarming is the sight of a girl feeding ducklings or playing with her beloved dog. These scenes capture pure innocence and compassion towards animals, evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia. Sentimentality extends even into slumber, where we find comfort in seeing a child peacefully asleep in their bed. It reminds us of our own vulnerability but also offers solace knowing that dreams are filled with endless possibilities. Childhood joys continue to resonate through chromolithos - vibrant illustrations capturing sentimental moments like hanging up dolls' clothes or sharing tender moments with pets like black cats or playful puppies. These images transport us back to carefree days when happiness could be found within simple pleasures. Ultimately, sentimentality connects us all on an emotional level regardless of time or place. It reminds us to cherish both joyful and melancholic moments because they shape who we are today – beings capable of experiencing profound emotions that make life truly meaningful.