Boast Collection

Sunderland River Bridges and Paddle Steamer Victorian period Date: 19th century

Glasson Dock early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

King's Lynn early 1900s

M. Harris and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for M. Harris & Sons, who boast a large stock of antique furniture and art, showcasing a carved Fruiterer's company master's chair of the Chippendale period. Date: circa 1917

Morrison's Wallpaper Advertisement
An advertisement illustration showcasing the Cooma decoration, a beautiful, original wallpaper design from Morrison's Studios

French and German caricature soldiers face off
The splendidly drawn uniformed figures are divided by the German's boast of the strength of his armed forces and the Frenchman's literally translated reply So what? Clear off'

Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving)
1056527 Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open-Air Music in London)

Comic postcard, Scottish boy in a kilt Date: 20th century

Cartoon, A Modest Boast (Social Science)
Cartoon, A Modest Boast -- Britannia reads the report of a recent Social Science Congress, and thinks that her understanding of the subject is better than some people s

A traveller resting in the grounds of Broke Hall, Suffolk (oil on canvas)
1273702 A traveller resting in the grounds of Broke Hall, Suffolk (oil on canvas) by Catton, Charles (1728-98) (circle of); 68.6x166.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Alpha and Omega (colour litho)
3620468 Alpha and Omega (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpha and Omega)

At the Skating Rink (b / w photo)
3096250 At the Skating Rink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Skating Rink)

Knysna Heads (b / w photo)
3092460 Knysna Heads (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knysna Heads. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Sylvan Retreat, Newlands (b / w photo)
3092332 Sylvan Retreat, Newlands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylvan Retreat, Newlands)

Montagu Pass (b / w photo)
3092458 Montagu Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu Pass. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

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Salt marsh tidal pools at low tide

Gay Young Man C18
A romantic young man contemplates : " Who can paint like Nature ? Can Imagination boast, amidst his gay Creation, hues like these ?" Date: 1795

Aerial View of Tokyo, Japan, Second World War, 1945
Aerial photograph showing some of the areas (dark patches) of Tokyo destroyed by American bombing in 1945. By the time this photograph was taken General Curtis Le May was able to boast that 51 square

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA - The Inlet. Date: 1903

Tarabya (Therapia), Istanbul, Turkey
Tarabya (Therapia) - world famous for aromatic raspberries, restaurants, hotels. Also the site of the former British Consulate - who still own a garden there. Date: circa 1907

Who said Liar? Confident young chap tells a likely fib
Who Said Liar? - A red-faced rather-awkward-looking young chaps tells a rather tall tale: " And Bai Jove She fell in love with me on the spot, Doncherknow" ! Date: 1910

Cartoon, French soldier and girlfriend, WW1
Cartoon, a French soldier and his girlfriend in a grassy field. He boasts that he will make the Empress (perhaps he means the wife of Kaiser Wilhelm) buy him a beer when he helps to win the war

And Then They Charged Us by Denis Cowles, WW1 cartoon
A British Army officer during the First World War, entertains and alarms a group of non-combatant men dressed in evening wear, with some dramatic stories from the Front. Date: 1916

Royal review at Windsor, Queen Victoria and Khedive Ismail Pashe of Egypt, June 26th
XOS1766124 Royal review at Windsor, Queen Victoria and Khedive Ismail Pashe of Egypt, June 26th, 1868 (w/c, gouache and black chalk) by Campion

Drawing by Hendrik van der Noot and Petrus van Eupen, 1790, Anonymous, 1787-1790

Windsor Castle seen from The Brocas. Date: circa 1885

Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900

Sails drying - Arab Dhows in the harbour at Beirut, Lebanon
Sail drying - Arab Dhows in the harbour at Beirut, Lebanon. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS, was part of a 12-man Special Boat Service unit which made a daring raid

Boat carrying bananas to market up the Madre de Dios River Peruvian Amazon

The man we would like to strangle
" The man we would like to strangle." from " The Sketch Book & Winters Pie". A room full of people look fed up as a man recounts his fishing stories during a thaw at a Winter

Milton / Comus 1634
And they, so perfect is their misery, Not once perceive their foul disfigurement, But boast themselves more comely than before. Date: First published : 1634

Dinard - Emerald Coast - France

Weybridge, Surrey - scene on the banks of the Thames River

Royal Navy at Portland
Royal Navy vessels moored at Portland Harbour, Dorset

Constantinople - Tarabya
Tarabya (Therapia) - world famous for aromatic raspberries, restaurants, hotels. Also the site of the former British Consulate - who still own a garden there

Cetacean monitoring and photo-identification being carried out by Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. Hebrides, Scotland
Mike Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

English Foxhound
No country in Europe can boast of Fox-Hounds equal in swiftness, strength, or agility, to those of Britain, where the utmost attention is paid to their breeding

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"Boasting Through Time: From Sunderland River Bridges to Comic Postcards" Step back in time and witness the art of boasting unfold through captivating images from various eras. Explore the majestic Sunderland River Bridges, standing tall as symbols of engineering marvel during the Victorian period. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Glasson Dock in the early 1900s, where ships sailed proudly into a world of trade and adventure. In King's Lynn, also in the early 1900s, witness M. Harris and Sons Advertisement showcasing their exquisite craftsmanship that adorned walls with Morrison's Wallpaper Advertisement adding a touch of elegance to every home. Delve into history as French and German caricature soldiers face off on paper, capturing both humor and tension amidst conflict. Marvel at an orange sunset painting nature's grandeur while M. Harris and Sons Advertisement reminds us that even our surroundings can boast beauty. Discover a glimpse into society as we meet a gay young man from the C18 era who defied societal norms with his vibrant spirit. Experience open-air music in London, where people gathered to listen to military bands playing enchanting melodies in Hyde Park. Laugh along with a comic postcard featuring a Scottish boy proudly donning his kilt, symbolizing national pride passed down through generations. Finally, explore "A Modest Boast" cartoon depicting social science satire - reminding us that sometimes even those who claim modesty may have hidden agendas worth pondering upon. These captivating glimpses into history remind us that boasting has been present throughout time - whether it be about achievements or cultural identity - leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory for generations to come.