1908 Collection (page 19)

Mochrum Old Castle, Galloway. Date: 1908

Loch Ken, Galloway, looking south. Date: 1908

A German custom where walnut shells are floated in a bowl of water, either the walnut comes together or drawn to the side, according to their movements it brings good luck or ill-luck. Date: 1908

Some of the prominent figures in a NUWSS London procession. Also shown are some of the 70 banners carried commemorating great women through the ages. Date: 13 June 1908

ASNIERES - JAPPY GRAVE
Dog cemetery at Asnieres, outside Paris, France Gravestone for Jappy Date: 1908

CARTOON The Shah over-throws the constitution granted in 1906. Date: 1908

JAPANESE FIREBALL
A fire-ball is seen from time to time on Lake Biwa, at Zeze, and is attributed to the spirit of a dead daimio (prince) Date: 1908

HAUNTED TEMPLE
Jogen approaches the haunted temple in Inaba province, where no one can pass a night. He survives the night but is found paralysed, and dies of shock from seeing the ghosts Date: 1908

Rounding-up cattle - a mad cow Date: 1908

Social clubs are even more of a menace to society than pubs - or so a working class wife is represented as telling Asquith when he introduces his licensing bill for pubs Date: 1908

AT COCK-CROW
The spirits of the dead return to their graves at cock-crow Date: 1908

A Suffragette publicises a protest meeting by chalking it onto a pavement. Date: 1908

A man out truffle hunting with a pig in Perigord, France. Date: 1908

Killing Birds of Paradise, New Guinea, 1908 (print)
540940 Killing Birds of Paradise, New Guinea, 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: The European hunter has a gun)

Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print)
538110 Belgian Suffragettes upsetting ballot boxes, 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 17 May 1908); Universal History Archive/UIG

French military airship La Republique on her maiden flight from Paris to Compiegne, 1908 (print)
538325 French military airship La Republique on her maiden flight from Paris to Compiegne, 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Grand Canyon of the Colorado, 1908. Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist
528750 Grand Canyon of the Colorado, 1908. Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist. United States National Park Landscape Mountain Rock Geology Gorge River Cloud Remote Deserted by

Bouquet d'Anemones, c. 1906-1908 (oil on canvas)
653280 Bouquet d'Anemones, c. 1906-1908 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 40x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet d'Anemones. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Crowd Waiting at Salvation Army Food Basket Distribution Facility, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service
5863161 Crowd Waiting at Salvation Army Food Basket Distribution Facility, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, December 1908 (b/w photo) by Bain

Vase de Fleurs, 1908 - 1910 (oil on canvas)
652590 Vase de Fleurs, 1908 - 1910 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 35x26.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase de Fleurs. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

The Baby; Le Bebe, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1768172 The Baby; Le Bebe, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 38.1x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baby; Le Bebe. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1908

The Oath - Apsaroke, 1920 (orotone print)
1766827 The Oath - Apsaroke, 1920 (orotone print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oath - Apsaroke. (C. 1908). Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print)
2603824 Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Russian foreign policy)

DDE-90035884
Estonia, Western Estonia Islands, Saaremaa Island, Kuressaare, Kuressaare Castle Park, Ekesparre Residents Hotel, Art Nouveau-Judengstil, b. 1908 Date: 29/11/2006

Meditation, 1908 (drypoint printed in colours)
828014 Meditation, 1908 (drypoint printed in colours) by Milliere, Maurice (1871-1946); 71x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation. Maurice Milliere (1871-1946)

Back illustration for hat catalogue issued by Delion, Paris, in 1908 (litho)
6031649 Back illustration for hat catalogue issued by Delion, Paris, in 1908 (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer, 1908 (charcoal, pastel and washes on paper)
985428 Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer, 1908 (charcoal, pastel and washes on paper) by Nourse, Elizabeth (1859-1938); 61x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait Sketch of Miss Palmer)

Cover illustration for hat catalogue issued by Delion, Paris, in 1908 (litho)
6031625 Cover illustration for hat catalogue issued by Delion, Paris, in 1908 (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mousehole, 1908 (oil on canvas)
657037 Mousehole, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mousehole. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1908

The Farm Gate, 1908 (oil on canvas)
826826 The Farm Gate, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 86.4x111.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farm Gate. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

The Blackberry Harvest, c. 1908 (oil on canvas)
826828 The Blackberry Harvest, c.1908 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 40.6x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blackberry Harvest. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

Midsummer Morning, 1908 (oil on canvas)
3431721 Midsummer Morning, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Samurai warrior wearing armour with raised sword, c. 1860 (albumen photograph)
7207139 Samurai warrior wearing armour with raised sword, c.1860 (albumen photograph) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Burmese Lace Makers, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1199563 Burmese Lace Makers, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hornel, Edward Atkinson (1864-1933); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hornel)

A table box with painted cartouche depicting Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich choosing a bride, c
1195619 A table box with painted cartouche depicting Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich choosing a bride, c. 1908-1917 (silver-gilt, cloisonne enamel) by Faberge

Two Men of Tangiers, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1769826 Two Men of Tangiers, 1908 (oil on canvas) by MacCameron, Robert Lee (1866-1912); 135.3x182.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Men of Tangiers. Robert Lee MacCameron (1866-1912)

Water Lilies; Nympheas, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1768457 Water Lilies; Nympheas, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 91.4x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Lilies; Nympheas. Claude Monet (1840-1926). Oil on canvas

Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph)
1195438 Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); 32x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Woman Sewing, c. 1908 (oil on canvas)
1197232 Woman Sewing, c. 1908 (oil on canvas) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 40.7x30.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Still life with Herring, Pot, Jug and Measure, 1908 (oil on canvas)
650786 Still life with Herring, Pot, Jug and Measure, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Ramsey, Milne (1847-1915); 46.3x61.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

A Breezy Day, 1908 (oil on canvas)
650563 A Breezy Day, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 76.5x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Breezy Day. Charles Courtney Curran (1861-1942)

Woman with Blue Hair; Frau mit Blauem Haar, 1918 (gouache
824301 Woman with Blue Hair; Frau mit Blauem Haar, 1918 (gouache, watercolour and pencil on buff paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 43.9x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tulip; Tulpen, 1908 (oil on canvas)
653583 Tulip; Tulpen, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Segal, Arthur (1875-1944); 33x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulip; Tulpen. Arthur Segal (1875-1944). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1908

Le Rio de la Salute, 1908 (oil on canvas)
826566 Le Rio de la Salute, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Rio de la Salute. Claude Monet (1840-1926). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1908

1908, Mrs Sterry (b / w photo)
3644106 1908, Mrs Sterry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1908, Mrs Sterry)

Great Demonstration against the Licensing Bill, London, September 27th, 1908 (photo)
582812 Great Demonstration against the Licensing Bill, London, September 27th, 1908 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Flip-Flap, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908 (photo)
560009 The Flip-Flap, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flip-Flap, Franco-British Exhibition, London)

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"1908: A Year of Empowerment and Change" In the midst of a world in flux, 1908 marked a significant turning point in history. As suffragettes donned their iconic cat-in-hat attire and proudly waved their flags, women across the globe united to demand their right to vote. Inspired by Kenneth Grahame's enchanting tale "Wind in the Willows, " they embodied the spirit of determination and resilience. Amidst this suffragette rally, where women proudly held up their Women's Sunday Programme from 1908, another powerful figure emerged - Shakespeare's ethereal Titania. Her presence reminded us that even amidst societal struggles, art continues to inspire and uplift. Meanwhile, in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, Sir Donald Bradman honed his cricket skills with unwavering dedication. His passion for the sport would later propel him to become one of Australia's greatest sporting legends. Across oceans and continents, Sylvia Pankhurst fearlessly led her fellow suffragettes at Manchester Docks while wearing badges representing the Women's Social and Political Union (W. S. P. U). These symbols served as reminders that unity is key when fighting for justice. As we reflect on this transformative year, let us not forget the bravery displayed by soldiers like those serving in Gordon Highlanders who valiantly protected our freedoms during times of turmoil. Beyond borders lies New Zealand; its maps remind us that progress knows no bounds. In 1908, New Zealand became a beacon of hope as it granted women full voting rights - a monumental step towards gender equality worldwide. Thus, 1908 stands as an emblematic year filled with courage and resilience. It serves as a reminder that change is possible when individuals band together under noble causes – whether through literature or activism – shaping our collective destiny for generations to come.