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"Unveiling the Power of Signatures: From Historical Figures to Treasured Artifacts" A French poster from General de Gaulle during WW2, bearing his iconic signature

Background imageSignature Collection: Eta Hoffmann / Own / Sig

Eta Hoffmann / Own / Sig
ETW HOFFMANN also known as ETA HOFFMANN (he took the name Amadeus when composing) German Romantic writer and composer

Background imageSignature Collection: Elizabeth Is Signature

Elizabeth Is Signature
A Facsimile of Queen Elizabeth Is signature on the death warrant of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex (this original published in 1807)

Background imageSignature Collection: Caruso as Pinkerton

Caruso as Pinkerton
Signed self-caricature by the opera singer Enrico Caruso : Caruso as Lieutenant Pinkerton

Background imageSignature Collection: AP HERBERT

AP HERBERT
English journalist and writer SIR ALAN PATRICK HERBERT (1890-1971), alias ALBERT HADDOCK

Background imageSignature Collection: PSOC2C-00013

PSOC2C-00013
Social reformer Jane Addams against a photo of downtown Chicago in the 1890s. Composite of hand-colored photograph and Albertype photograph

Background imageSignature Collection: PUSA2A-00033

PUSA2A-00033
John Winthrop, with his signature. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSignature Collection: Cromwell / Signature

Cromwell / Signature
The autograph of Oliver Cromwell

Background imageSignature Collection: Luisa Tetrazzini / Signed

Luisa Tetrazzini / Signed
LUISA TETRAZZINI Italian opera singer in 1909

Background imageSignature Collection: Catherine of Braganza

Catherine of Braganza
CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA Queen of Charles II Her seal and signature are also shown here

Background imageSignature Collection: Somerset Maugham / Cig

Somerset Maugham / Cig
WILLIAM SOMERSET MAUGHAM English novelist and short story writer, in 1936

Background imageSignature Collection: The Titanic Slip, c1910s, (1928)

The Titanic Slip, c1910s, (1928)
The Titanic Slip, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

Background imageSignature Collection: WW2 poster, A tous les francais, General de Gaulle

WW2 poster, A tous les francais, General de Gaulle
WW2 poster, A tous les francais (To all French people), from General de Gaulle, based in Liverpool during the Second World War. France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war

Background imageSignature Collection: Sam Houston

Sam Houston, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageSignature Collection: Portrait of Rachilde (1860-1953) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Rachilde (1860-1953) (b / w photo)
CHT213296 Portrait of Rachilde (1860-1953) (b/w photo) by Otto Studio (19th-20th century); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

Background imageSignature Collection: Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Artist: Isaac Newton

Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Artist: Isaac Newton
Letter from Sir Issac Newton to William Briggs, 20th June 1682. Letter written from Trinity College, Cambridge by Newton to William Briggs, MD

Background imageSignature Collection: The Kings Message to the Royal Air Force, WW1

The Kings Message to the Royal Air Force, WW1
The Kings Message to the Royal Air Force, 11 November 1918, thanking and congratulating the men and women of the RAF for their valued contribution at the end of the First World War. 1918

Background imageSignature Collection: Valerie Hobson

Valerie Hobson (1917 1998), English actress

Background imageSignature Collection: Gene Tierney

Gene Tierney (1920 - 1991), New York socialite who became an actress on film and stage, first on stage, then in Hollywood films

Background imageSignature Collection: British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown

British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Creator: Unknown
British jockeys, 1934, (1935). Steve Donoghue, Joe Childs, Fred Fox, and Brownie Carslake (who was Australian). Donoghue and Childs celebrated their fiftieth birthday in 1934

Background imageSignature Collection: Lord Salisbury, British Prime Minister

Lord Salisbury, British Prime Minister
Lord Salisbury (Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, 1830-1903), British Prime Minister. 1889

Background imageSignature Collection: Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston

Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts
LETTER OF MARQUE, 1812. Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812

Background imageSignature Collection: Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Background imageSignature Collection: Chester A. Arthur

Chester A. Arthur
President Chester A. Arthur, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageSignature Collection: James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield
US President James A. Garfield, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageSignature Collection: Andrew Jackson portrait and signature

Andrew Jackson portrait and signature
President Andrew Jackson, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageSignature Collection: Poet Robert Burns

Poet Robert Burns
Robert Burns, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

Background imageSignature Collection: EVRV2A-00074

EVRV2A-00074
American Declaration of Independence, 1776. Watercolor wash over a 19th century woodcut reproduction of the document

Background imageSignature Collection: Thaddeus Kosciuszko of Poland

Thaddeus Kosciuszko of Poland
Polish General Tadeusz Kosciuszko with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSignature Collection: Foundation letter (1846) - Institution of mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Date: 1846

Foundation letter (1846) - Institution of mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Date: 1846

Background imageSignature Collection: Footballer Peter Thompson signs for his new club Liverpool after his £37

Footballer Peter Thompson signs for his new club Liverpool after his £37
Footballer Peter Thompson signs for his new club Liverpool after his £ 37, 000 transfer from Preston North End. Watching on for Liverpool are Bill Shankly (behind left)

Background imageSignature Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106965

EyeUbiquitous_20106965
Ireland, North, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Visitor centre designed by Civic Arts & Eric R Kuhne

Background imageSignature Collection: Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, 12th September 1586

Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, 12th September 1586. Artist: Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, Vice Chamberlain, 12th September 1586. Letter from Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

Background imageSignature Collection: Edith Smith, first woman police officer in UK

Edith Smith, first woman police officer in UK
Edith Smith, first woman police officer in the UK, working in the Grantham area. Date: circa 1915

Background imageSignature Collection: James Froude

James Froude
JAMES ANTHONY FROUDE - British historian and writer. Date: 1818 - 1894

Background imageSignature Collection: Vintage Civil War print of General William Tecumseh Sherman

Vintage Civil War print of General William Tecumseh Sherman and his signature

Background imageSignature Collection: The Swiss National Yodeling Champion - Franz Lotscher

The Swiss National Yodeling Champion - Franz Lotscher
The Swiss National Yodeling (also yodelling or jodeling) Champion - Master Yodeler Franz Lotscher - pictured with his array of trophies at the Hotel Sempacherhof at Sempach, Lucerne, Switzerland

Background imageSignature Collection: The Great Wilno. ca. 1935, USA, The Great Wilno, a human cannon ball

The Great Wilno. ca. 1935, USA, The Great Wilno, a human cannon ball, stands beside his specially designed truck mounted cannon

Background imageSignature Collection: Austria, Stagecoach travel, ink drawing

Austria, Stagecoach travel, ink drawing
Austria - 19th century. Coach. Ink drawing

Background imageSignature Collection: Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature

Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco
868145 Della Rovere emblem, 1508, Raphael, 1483-1520, ceiling of the room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco, Vatican museums, Rome

Background imageSignature Collection: Vera Vivian, performer, in cloche hat

Vera Vivian, performer, in cloche hat
Vera Vivian, performer of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in a cloche hat and a coat with a fur collar. 1920

Background imageSignature Collection: Sir Richard Tangye, Birmingham engineering firm

Sir Richard Tangye, Birmingham engineering firm
Sir Richard Tangye, Head of the famous Birmingham engineering firm. late 19th century

Background imageSignature Collection: Everton footballers Colin Harvey and Howard Kendall sign autographs for young fans

Everton footballers Colin Harvey and Howard Kendall sign autographs for young fans. 24th April 1968

Background imageSignature Collection: Signing Autographs in the North Country, c1945. Creator: Unknown

Signing Autographs in the North Country, c1945. Creator: Unknown
Signing Autographs in the North Country, c1945. British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in the north of England

Background imageSignature Collection: Rudyard Kipling, 1935, (1933). Artist: GL Manuel Freres

Rudyard Kipling, 1935, (1933). Artist: GL Manuel Freres
Rudyard Kipling, 1935, (1933). Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), English writer. From Rudyard Kiplings Verse, Inclusive Edition, 1885-1932. [Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London, 1933]

Background imageSignature Collection: Thomas Richard Leader, 1935

Thomas Richard Leader, 1935
Thomas Richard Leader, racehorse trainer, 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Background imageSignature Collection: Gene Kelly (1912-1996), American dancer, actor and director, c1940s

Gene Kelly (1912-1996), American dancer, actor and director, c1940s

Background imageSignature Collection: Signatures of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 16th century

Signatures of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 16th century. Artist: King Henry VIII
Signatures of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 16th century. Royal signatures in a Book of Hours of the Virgin and and other Offices, in Latin

Background imageSignature Collection: The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s

The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s. The future King Edward VIII signs his name during a royal visit




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"Unveiling the Power of Signatures: From Historical Figures to Treasured Artifacts" A French poster from General de Gaulle during WW2, bearing his iconic signature, serves as a symbol of resilience and national unity. The signature of German Kaiser Wilhelm II on historical documents reminds us of the turbulent times that shaped Europe in the early 20th century. Bar Kokhba's original Dead Sea Scroll with multiple signatures transports us back to ancient times, preserving a significant deed for generations to come. Jonathan Edwards' distinctive signature immortalizes the influential theologian and preacher who left an indelible mark on American history. Mozart's intricate cadenza showcases his genius as a composer, leaving behind a musical legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. John Fitzgerald Kennedy's autograph represents hope and inspiration, reminding us of his transformative leadership during challenging times in America's history. British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941 captures a moment frozen in time, reflecting both his athletic prowess and the spirit of wartime camaraderie. Ramon Y Cajal's Nobel Prize-winning achievements are embodied by his distinguished signature, representing groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience over a century ago. The marriage certificate between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip bears their royal signatures—a testament to enduring love amidst regal duties and responsibilities. Bonzo with Studdy's whimsical artwork featuring his distinct signature brings joy through its playful depiction of this beloved cartoon character from yesteryears. Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill carries not only words but also Hampden’s personal touch –his unique handwriting- making it an invaluable historical artifact. King George VI expressing gratitude towards British children through heartfelt letters adorned with his majestic signature reveals compassion amidst adversity—inspiring future generations. In these diverse examples spanning history, art, and culture, signatures become more than mere ink on paper.