Donations Collection (page 4)

Italian Patriotic postcard - WWI
Patriotic Card from World War One asking for poeple to give money to the Italian causes - lists all the stripes awarded to the various service and military divisions. Date: circa 1917

Great Dane has X-Ray
A Great Dane lies quietly as an x-ray is taken of his front paw, which was an ultra-modern piece of equipment paid for by donations by animal lovers when this picture was taken. Date: late 1960s

Champs Elysees open air concert, c. 1800
A man plays what looks like a harpsicord at open air concert in Champs Elysees, France. Date: c.1800

German poster campaign for servicemens appeal
German poster campaign asking for donations to the Colonial Servicemens Appeal, showing a colonial soldier holding an imperial flag on a broken staff

Group Meeting of the Family Colonisation Loan Society, 1852
Mrs Chisholm set up the Family Colonisation Loan Society to enable poor families to save regularly to cover the cost of emigration. Donations were also made by the wealthy

Thomas Guy
Born in 1644, Guy completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament. He moved to London and spent eight years as a booksellers apprentice

Thomas Guys tomb
The tomb of Thomas Guy in the chapel at Guys hospital. Born in 1644, he completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament

Devotees queuing to do puja at dusk at Kankera festival, after Diwali celebrations, Jagdish temple, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Any Old Clothes? / 1804
A clothes seller, wearing a number of hats on his head, calls out for donations of clothes, hats or shoes that he may sell

Donating Hair Ww1 Berlin
A poster appealing for donations of womens hair, issued by the Collecting Committee, Berlin

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Donations have played a crucial role throughout history, supporting various causes and organizations. In the early 20th century, suffragettes took to the streets, selling badges to raise funds for their movement towards women's right to vote. Meanwhile, at Alexandra Palace, an appeal was made for donations to restore the magnificent great organ that had captivated audiences for years. During World War I, a powerful Red Cross poster urged citizens to contribute their resources and money towards aiding wounded soldiers and providing relief efforts. Similarly, advertisements for Aberlour Orphanage and Armenian Refugee support tugged at heartstrings as they sought assistance in caring for those affected by tragedy. Healthcare institutions also relied on public generosity. The London Hospital appealed for donations to ensure quality care for patients while the Church Army campaigned tirelessly to alleviate suffering among vulnerable populations. The Children's Ward of Westminster Hospital stood as a testament to compassionate giving that helped bring comfort and healing. In times of crisis or disability, contributions were vital in establishing specialized facilities like the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic. Great Ormond Street Hospital even received specific donations such as Lewis Carroll Cot in 1900 – a symbol of how philanthropy can shape medical advancements. Looking back further into history reveals cultural states where offerings during mass played an essential role within churches across Germany. A digitally restored reproduction from the 19th century reminds us of this ancient practice whose exact origins are lost but continue through time. Similarly, collecting funds within Silesian village churches in Poland during past centuries exemplified communal support towards shared goals – captured beautifully through digital reproductions of original templates from the 19th century. From suffragettes fighting for equality to healthcare institutions striving to heal lives; from war-torn nations seeking solace amidst chaos to communities coming together with unwavering solidarity – these glimpses into donation campaigns remind us that our collective generosity has always been instrumental in shaping a better world.