Coping Collection

Comic postcard - arrival of a new baby
Humorous comic postcard - arrival of a new baby. Mother and Child doing well - Not a word about Father....!! 1909

Cartoon, A good idea, WW1
Cartoon, A good idea. A French soldier says he has asked his father to write to say he is dead: that way, he will be able to get leave of absence from the Front. Date: 1916

Mugged (colour litho)
3641742 Mugged (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mugged. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Termination of Coping at Maha Sens Palace (b / w photo)
6009259 Ruined Cities of Ceylon: Termination of Coping at Maha Sens Palace (b/w photo) by Cave, Henry W. (1854-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Termination of Coping at Maha Sens Palace)

Cluny Hotel seen from the courtyard, Paris (b / w photo)
XIR253000 Cluny Hotel seen from the courtyard, Paris (b/w photo) by Braun, Adolphe (1812-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques d Amboise (1485-1510) Cluny abbot in Burgundy

Paris in darkness (colour litho)
2779281 Paris in darkness (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris in darkness. The night of the electricians strike. Paris dans les tenebres)

Le Passeur De Ruisseuax (colour litho)
3100066 Le Passeur De Ruisseuax (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Passeur De Ruisseuax)

Differing fortunes of new parents (chromolitho)
5996046 Differing fortunes of new parents (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Differing fortunes of new parents)

The King and Queen survey bomb damage, Buckingham Palace, London, WWII, 1940. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth looking at the aftermath of a German bombing raid on 11 September 1940 which destroyed

Frost covered American bison on geothermally heated ground in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Frost covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) one lying down and others standing as still as possible in the background to conserve energy on the relatively warm

This is Mr Philip Rye, his wife and five of his six children, who have lived in the hut shown in the picture for six and a half years. The children range from one to six years in age

Cartoon, Translation, WW1
Cartoon, Translation. French and German soldiers discuss their respective systems. The system of getting by which the French call System D, is known by the Germans as System K! Date: 1916

Cartoon, Lorinne, or hidden love, WW1
Cartoon, Lorinne, or hidden love. A pretty young woman has been able to visit her soldier completely unnoticed, thanks to her disguise as a fruit seller! Date: 1916

Cartoon, How to get hold of some plonk, WW1
Cartoon, How Herbinet used System D to get hold of some plonk. Showing how a soldier gradually extracts wine from a large barrel in a stable. Date: 1916

Cartoon, The gourmands, WW1
Cartoon, The gourmands. Soldiers with a bowl of apples, a rabbit and a carrot promise a cook that when they return from patrol they will bring him some prisoners. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Naivety, WW1
Cartoon, Naivety. A woman is delighted that, thanks to System D, her husband has been able to get a leave of absence from the army

Destructive force of flying bomb by G. H. Davis
Blast -- the main destructive force of the flying bomb in use during the Second World War. How and why it creates widespread damage

Coping with effects of bomb blast by G. H. Davis
The effects of bomb blast: how research and experiment have helped to cope with this vital problem during the Second World War. Date: 1941

This is Mr Philip Rye and his wife, who have lived in the hut shown in the picture for six and a half years with thier six children

The Nonslip Stone Company - Road Congress Exhibition
The Stand/exhibit of the Nonslip Stone Company - at the 3rd International Road Congress Exhibition held in London in June 1913. Date: 1913

A ships photographer coping with the storms
Photography in treacherous conditions; a ships photographer recording conditions on board

Coping with Ice
Implements used by the Scandinavians to cope with ice, including spiked shoes for horses and men, axes and pikes

TANCRED Crusader, son of Otho the Good, hero of many legendary exploits : here depicted coping with some dubious ladies in the Enchanted Forest

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"Coping with Life's Challenges: From Cartoons to Ruined Cities" In this captivating collection of images, we explore the theme through various mediums and historical periods. Starting with a whimsical cartoon, we witness how a good idea can help us navigate the complexities of everyday life. As World War I rages on, a comic postcard celebrates the arrival of a new baby, reminding us that even in times of turmoil, hope and joy can prevail. Moving on to "Mugged, " a vibrant color lithograph captures the resilience required when faced with unexpected adversity. Meanwhile, an evocative black and white photograph titled "Ruined Cities of Ceylon" reveals the termination at Maha Sens Palace - illustrating how sometimes our efforts are not enough to withstand external forces. Shifting our focus to Paris, we glimpse both its beauty and darkness. The Cluny Hotel seen from the courtyard showcases architectural grandeur while "Paris in Darkness" depicts struggles during challenging times. In contrast, "Le Passeur De Ruisseaux, " another colorful lithograph transports us into nature's embrace as it reminds us that finding solace in simplicity is often key to coping. Art takes center stage as we delve into religious iconography with the Polyptych of St Anthony; its intricate details invite contemplation on faith's role in helping individuals cope throughout history. On a lighter note, a chromolitho titled "Differing Fortunes of New Parents" humorously portrays contrasting experiences while highlighting the universal challenges parenthood brings. Stepping into more recent history, an iconic image emerges - King and Queen surveying bomb damage at Buckingham Palace during World War II. This powerful photograph serves as a testament to human resilience amidst unimaginable destruction. Finally, we encounter Vivian Dering Majendie's thought-provoking cartoon translation from World War I era which reminds us that communication barriers can be overcome through empathy and understanding.