Accepting Collection

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) shown in the late 1860s with a pet dog. Louise was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Queen Elizabeth II accepts the Honours of Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II accepts the " Honours of Scotland" (the Scottish Crown Jewels) at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, June 24, 1953

Bank Notes - Paper Money - French Alarmists - ah! poor John Bull
NCO191224 Bank Notes - Paper Money - French Alarmists - ah! poor John Bull! published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Special Private Despatch by Margaret Bradley
A colour illustration of lady dressed in a glamorous ballgown accepting a love letter from a unseen gentleman. Date: 7th December 1927

St Anselm (1033-1109) Italian-born Archbishop of Canterbury: Benedictine monk
531023 St Anselm (1033-1109) Italian-born Archbishop of Canterbury: Benedictine monk: Anselm reluctantly accepting Archbishopric (represented by Crozier) from William II (Rufus) of England, 1093

Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467 accepting book from Georges Chastellain (c1405 or c1415-1475)
533526 Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467 accepting book from Georges Chastellain (c1405 or c1415-1475) Burgundian chronicler and poet

'Pictures of the Year - V. "Accepted", after J Haynes-Williams, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Pictures of the Year - V. "Accepted", after J Haynes-Williams, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Black Gang Chine, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bear
Black Gang Chine amusement complex, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bear and very brave young girl happy to accept its embrace. Date: circa 1930s

Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
Louis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century). One of the instigators of the Oath of the Tennis Court

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II prays and receives icon - Tiraspol
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II accepting the gift of a religious icon and offering up a prayer with the Russian army at Tiraspol (Tirispolea), now the capital of Transnistria

The Rose, 1788. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
The Rose, 1788

Jesus accepts his Cross (colour litho)
5226677 Jesus accepts his Cross (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus accepts his Cross)

Original Artwork - Card accepting a party invitation
Original Artwork - Design for a card accepting a party invitation - a young boy in red tie and red school cap. Date: circa 1937

In the Throne Room at the Quirinale, Vittorio Emanuele officially accepts for himself and his... (colour litho)
2783896 In the Throne Room at the Quirinale, Vittorio Emanuele officially accepts for himself and his... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191208 Irish Gratitude, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Return of the Troops from Egypt, Sketches in Advance (engraving)
1061151 Return of the Troops from Egypt, Sketches in Advance (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Troops from Egypt, Sketches in Advance)

Crumbs of Comfort, or Old Orthodox restoring Consolation to his Fallen Children
NCO190422 Crumbs of Comfort, or Old Orthodox restoring Consolation to his Fallen Children, published by G. Humphrey in 1782 (etching) by Gillray

The Bible: This is the Secret of Englands Greatness, Englands Glory
1772172 The Bible: This is the Secret of Englands Greatness, Englands Glory!, 1864 (mixed method engraving) by Barker, Thomas Jones (1815-82) (after); 73.7x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Crumbs of Comfort, or Old Orthodox restoring Consolation to his Fallen Children, pub
2962523 Crumbs of Comfort, or Old Orthodox restoring Consolation to his Fallen Children, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

"We will give thanks to God, who honoureth us by accepting us as martyrs"(engraving)
5992217 " We will give thanks to God, who honoureth us by accepting us as martyrs" (engraving) by English School

The Engagement Ring, 1898 (oil on canvas)
BOU217120 The Engagement Ring, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Fox, John Shirley (1867-1939); 66x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Accepted, 1853 (pen & brown ink on paper)
XYC253491 Accepted, 1853 (pen & brown ink on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 25.1x17.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Paul Mellon Collection; English

William III accepting the Crown of England (engraving)
5212838 William III accepting the Crown of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III accepting the Crown of England)

Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors (engraving)
5218460 Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehoboam accepting the Advice of his Evil Counsellors)

Woman accepting a proposal (colour litho)
3096248 Woman accepting a proposal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman accepting a proposal)

The Re-Election of Ministers in the Late Parliament (engraving)
1056360 The Re-Election of Ministers in the Late Parliament (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Re-Election of Ministers in the Late Parliament)

Job Accepting Charity, 1825. Creator: William Blake
Job Accepting Charity, 1825

New York Governor Al Smith accepting the Democratic nomination for the Presidency, 1928
New York Governor Al Smith accepting the Democratic nomination for the Presidency, August 1928. Alfred Emanuel Smith, Jr (1873-1944) giving his acceptance speech in the Assembly chamber at Albany

Herbert Hoover, accepting the Republican nomination for the US presidency, 1928. Artist
Herbert Hoover, accepting the Republican nomination for the US presidency, 1928. After serving as Secretary of Commerce in the Republican administrations of Warren Harding

Richard, Duke of Gloucester invited to assume the crown, 1483 (1864). Richard (1452-1485) was invited to assume the crown by the Duke of Buckingham (1455-1483)

Rehoboam accepting the advice of the young men which was to show no weakness in front of his people and to increase taxation. Rehoboam, first king of the Kingdom of Judah, son of Solomon

New Compensation Act - 1906 - Stableboy kicked in stable
" The New Compensation Act" - " Hurroo! Oim kicked to Death, Be Gob!" - a Yokel Stable Lad is not unduly concerned at being kicked against the stable wall

Decius Magius of Capua opposing Carthaginian domination
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Decius Magius of Capua reproaches his countrymens cowardice in accepting Carthaginian domination without resistance

Lady Jane Grey being offered the Crown of England, which she only accepted with great reluctance. 1553

Thomas Chubb, Theologian
THOMAS CHUBB English theologian of deist views (ie rejecting revealed religion but accepting existence of God via reasoned argument) Date: 1679 - 1747

Women Motor Cyclists
Two young women motor cyclists, who appear to be accepting a drop of drink from a man with a flask, non- alcoholic, we hope. Date: early 1930s

Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is two fish, sometimes tied together.A

The Annunciation (detail of the Virgin), c. 1445 (fresco)
XIR899709 The Annunciation (detail of the Virgin), c.1445 (fresco) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

King Louis XVI (1754-93) Accepts and Swears to the Constitution, 14th September 1791
KW240700 King Louis XVI (1754-93) Accepts and Swears to the Constitution, 14th September 1791 (engraving) by Charlerie, H

A Family Being Served with Tea, c. 1740-45 (oil on canvas)
XYC151492 A Family Being Served with Tea, c.1740-45 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 106.7x139.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriend
Taking a Hot Return - cricket analogy used on a humorous(ish?) postcard showing a girl upset after receiving a harsh retort from her beau. Date: 1908

Nelson accepting surrender of Spanish admirals sword on board the San Joseph, Cape St Vincent. Engraving

Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467 accepting book from Georges Chastellain (c1405 or c1415-1475) Burgundian chronicler and poet

The Magnificat: Virgin Mary accepting the role that God has chosen for her, and saying My soul doth magnify the Lord ja. Illustration from JJ Tissot The Life of our Lord Jesus Christ London c1890

Lord John Russell (1792-1878) created lst Earl Russell 1861, English Whig and Liberal statesman. Russell, as Prime Minister

Who Will Rouse Himja: Reform of Parliament - extension of the franchise. John Bright, Benjamin Disraeli and Lord John Russell (left to right)

Queen consort Mary of Teck
Portrait of Queen consort Mary of Teck accepting a bouquet from " Anita". July 20th 1902. Queen Mary was the wife of George V 1912

Princess Elizabeth receiving a bouquet of roses
Accepting a bouquet of Alexandra roses: H.R.H Princess Elizabeth of York (later Queen Elizabeth II). Date: 29th June 1927

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"Accepting the Rich Tapestry of Life: From Princess Louise to Jesus and Beyond" In a world filled with diverse experiences, accepting the subtle hints that life presents is an art worth mastering. Just like Princess Louise gracefully accepted her royal duties, we too can embrace the challenges that come our way. Queen Elizabeth II's acceptance of the Honours of Scotland exemplifies the importance of recognizing and appreciating cultural traditions. It reminds us to honor our heritage while embracing progress. As bank notes change hands, they symbolize society's reliance on paper money. Like French Alarmists who worried about its value, we sometimes question our own worth. But let us remember poor John Bull - resilience triumphs over doubt. Margaret Bradley's Special Private Despatch teaches us about accepting responsibility in times of crisis. Just as Tsar Nicholas II prayed and received an icon in Tiraspol, we must seek guidance when faced with adversity. The De Reszke Advertisement reminds us that even in commercial endeavors, acceptance plays a role. Whether it be trying new products or embracing different styles, open-mindedness leads to growth. At Black Gang Chine on Alum Bay in Isle of Wight, a stuffed bear welcomes visitors with open arms - a reminder to accept joy and playfulness into our lives. Similarly, Sophonisba receiving poison depicts how one must face life's hardships head-on without fear. Philibert Louis Debucourt's painting "The Rose" transports us back to 1788 when beauty was celebrated through artistry. Acceptance lies not only within ourselves but also towards others' expressions of creativity. Jesus accepting his Cross serves as a powerful reminder that true strength comes from acknowledging and carrying our burdens with grace and compassion for others. Even something as simple as accepting a party invitation holds significance; it signifies connection and celebration amidst busy lives. Original artwork depicting this act showcases how small gestures can have profound effects on relationships.