Draft Collection

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

Buenos Aires map
Antique engraving map of Buenos Aires

A Clydesdale at Home - Scottish draft horse
The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse derived from the farm horses of Clydesdale, Scotland, and named after that region. Date: circa 1910s

A pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses in harness with blinkers, Suffolk, England Date: 2010

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. First Avenue under siege during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863: engraving from a contemporary newspaper account

Picture No. 10874277
Appaloosa and black Quarterhorse Draft at winter pasture greeting each other (Equus caballus) Date:

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. The mob sacking Brooks Brothers clothing store during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American wood engraving

A draft of men board the train in Hounslow, England en route for the front, which in 1914 was Belgium
3502689 A draft of men board the train in Hounslow, England en route for the front, which in 1914 was Belgium, from The Pageant of the Century

American Selective Service lapel pin
3032330 American Selective Service lapel pin; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, American Selective Service lapel pin); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214912 Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Facsimile of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence (1776) with portraits of all the signatories
528287 Facsimile of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence (1776) with portraits of all the signatories surrounding it. Engraving c1896

U le conscrit en Unime - "Military Alphabet" 1837 (engraving)
DUV4215681 U le conscrit en Unime - "Military Alphabet" 1837 (engraving); (add.info.: U le conscrit en Unime - Engraving 1837 in " Military Alphabet" Lithographs by Clement)

Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines
5307486 Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines)

Draft of Beethoven's 'Erlkonig'
5308219 Draft of Beethoven's 'Erlkonig'.; (add.info.: Draft of Beethoven's 'Erlkonig'. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) a German composer and pianist. Dated 19th century

Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I
DUV4214955 Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I
DUV4214935 Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214922 Letter K: These good conscripts seem to dance polka; they all go like great K, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Conscription - drawing lots for military service in Russia (litho)
8655644 Conscription - drawing lots for military service in Russia (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conscription - drawing lots for military service in Russia)

Facsimile of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence (1776) in oval frame with medallions of the thirteen
528400 Facsimile of the original draft of the Declaration of Independence (1776) in oval frame with medallions of the thirteen original states, and portraits of John Hancock

Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Drafted men, 4 Sept 1917. Drafted U.S. Army recruits of "Boyce's Tigers" marching near the Washington Square Arch in New York City, September 4, 1917.

C.F. Phillips, Owen Cattell, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
C.F. Phillips, Owen Cattell, 1917. Charles Francis Phillips (later Charles Shipman) and Owen Cattell, Columbia University students who were convicted of conspiracy to obstruct U.S

Fort Slocum, Shacks built for draft men, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Fort Slocum, Shacks built for draft men, 1917. Housing built for soldiers at Fort Slocum, a military post on Davids' Island, New Rochelle, New York

At German Consulate, New York, 1914 April or May. Creator: Bain News Service
At German Consulate, New York, 1914 April or May. German Americans at the German Consulate in New York City as part of German mobilization before World War I.

Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Belgian reservists called up for World War I, on the R.M.S. Adriatic.

Spilled Letters
Spilled letters in hands of a writer, flat lay with hands, creative workplace. Dina Belenko

Unlikely
Mister Solo

Françoise Ravel as the Conscript Recruit, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Conscript Recruit, 1855-1859

An officer in billeted quarters, 1640-1647. Creator: Maerten Stoop
An officer in billeted quarters, 1640-1647

Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917
Draft World War - Drawing Draft, 1917. First World War, conscription? Note spittoons on the floor

Les Boyards réduits a cultiver... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Boyards reduits a cultiver... 19th century. The boyars are reduced to cultivating their land themselves, after their last serfs are recruited into the army

Esquisse pour la mairie du 20ème arrondissement : Patriotisme, Patrie, Dévouement, 1884. Creator: Edouard Michel Lancon
Esquisse pour la mairie du 20eme arrondissement : Patriotisme, Patrie, Devouement, 1884

Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917

Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917

Camp Meade #2, Maryland, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp Meade #2, Maryland, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Camp Meade #2, Maryland, 1917

Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917
Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917

Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917
Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917

Departure of mobile units, in July 1870, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Departure of mobile units, in July 1870 , c1879

Les conscrits de 1807 défilant devant la porte Saint-Denis, c1808. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Les conscrits de 1807 defilant devant la porte Saint-Denis, c1808

The departure of conscripts, The homeland in danger: Sketch for the school in rue de Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1879

The departure of conscripts, The homeland in danger: Sketch for the school in rue de Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1879

Japanese infantry ready to leave Tokyo for the front, c1904. Creator: Jimmy Hare
Japanese infantry ready to leave Tokyo for the front, c1904

A pair of Suffolk Punch working horses pull a plough in a stubble field in Suffolk, England. A young woman leads the horses and a man handles the plough Date: 2010

Proclamation of the country in danger 22 July 1792, c.1794-1802 (engraving)
902155 Proclamation of the country in danger 22 July 1792, c.1794-1802 (engraving) by Berthault, Pierre-Gabriel (1737-1831); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Advert, Georges Bristol Beers, with draft or dray horse

Three men in a rowing boat dwarfed next to prow of a steamer
Three men in a small rowing boat dwarfed by the massive prow of a large steamship at (likely) Liverpool Docks, Merseyside

Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho)
1199925 Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Police Officer and Guard at Draft Registration Office during World War I, New York City, New York, USA
5858533 Police Officer and Guard at Draft Registration Office during World War I, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, June 1917 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Sled dogs on sea ice during winter near Uummannaq in northern West Greenland beyond the Arctic Circle. Greenland, Danish territory Date: 07-03-2020

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"Different drafts, different stories. From Buenos Aires to London, the world is filled with captivating tales. Explore the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires through its intricate map, revealing hidden gems at every turn. Witness the resilience and bravery of the London Fire Engine Establishment as they race against time to protect their city's heritage, a list of fire stations standing tall as a testament to their dedication. In Scotland, meet the majestic Clydesdale at home - a Scottish draft horse exuding strength and grace. Marvel at a pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses in harness, showcasing their unwavering determination in pulling heavy loads. Travel back in time to New York City during the infamous Draft Riots of 1863. Experience First Avenue under siege as chaos unfolds on its streets; witness an engraving capturing this turbulent chapter from a contemporary newspaper account. The mob's fury knows no bounds as they sack Brooks Brothers clothing store - an image forever etched into history through American wood engravings. Take a moment to indulge in Georges Bristol Beers' enticing advert that promises refreshing moments and unforgettable experiences. Feel small yet connected next to the prow of a steamer while three men row valiantly beside it. Lastly, let us not forget our duty towards country and king with "Your King and Country Need You" recruitment poster from 1914 - reminding us all that unity is paramount during times of strife. From ploughing fields with sheer might to fighting for justice amidst chaos, these diverse drafts remind us that each story holds significance within our collective tapestry.