Eligible Collection

London Orphan Asylum Lobby Card
A card pleading the case of Elizabeth Rose Shepherd which was distributed to those eligible to vote at an election of entrants to the London Orphan Asylum, Clapton. Date: 1857

Seaside scene
The girls here are delightful. Three attractive young ladies in their finery, on the beach chatting up an eligible young man in a panama hat. Artist: Mary Horsfall. Date: circa 1910

Family life afloat at Canton (b / w photo)
6003712 Family life afloat at Canton (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family life afloat at Canton)

Portraits of Eligible Royalty. 1893

Une fille a marier, illustration from Les Marionnettes by Henri Monnier
740224 Une fille a marier, illustration from Les Marionnettes by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub. Paris, c.1828 (hand-coloured litho) by Monnier

Various Valentines (engraving)
1043976 Various Valentines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various Valentines)

Marriageable man
The Marriageable Man - one daughter sings, another sighs, while their mother hovers over her prey to make sure this eligible suitor is firmly hooked to one or the other Date: 1842

The Matchmaker With Her Goods. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Victorian scrap - Wanted a nice party
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Wanted a nice party with comfortable business. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - The Eldest Son
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - The Eldest Son. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Powerful man in his county
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Powerful Man in His County. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Hot Place Indiar
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Indiar Yas Indiar! Hot Place Indiar! late 19th century

Victorian scrap - I should like to marry anyone
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - I should like to marry anyone. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Club Specimen
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Club Specimen. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - 20 Livings in his Gift
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - 20 Livings in His Gift. late 19th century

Seven to two. Stark illustration of how 7 million men have votes while under the proposed Parliamentary Bill of 1909, only 1.5 to 2 million women would be eligible. Date: circa 1909

An Alliance Made Eligible by the Maine Election, who Will win Her?

Five hundred men women and children live in Stone Age squalor amidst the rural beauty of the New Forest. Living in huts, shacks, tents, and broken down caravans these people are not real gypsies

Hundreds of mortgage applicants went along to the County Hall to learn more about the London County Councils new home loans for all plan

Mr. H. Stephens, his wife and three young children, who have been living for 11 months in a small unventilated garage, approximately 10ft by 20ft, in Lloyds Way, Beckenham, Kent

LCC-LFB - Junior firemen training scheme
The Junior Firemen was created in the latter days of the London County Council. Boys aged 16 to 17 were eligible to join the scheme

Albert Medal 1877
ALBERT MEDAL: Introduced on 7th March 1866. A Royal Warrant of 1867 created two classes of medal & in 1877 was altered to allow the saving of life on land to be eligible. Date: 1877

The Marriage Auction
THE MARRIAGE AUCTION Aristocratic families sell off their eligible daughters to the highest bidder

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"Eligible: Exploring the Diverse Paths to Love and Marriage" London Orphan Asylum Lobby Card: A glimpse into a bygone era, where love and companionship were sought amidst the challenges of life. Seaside Scene: Amidst the crashing waves and salty air, hearts intertwine as eligible souls search for their perfect match. Family Life Afloat at Canton (b/w photo): Love knows no boundaries, even on distant shores. Witness the resilience of families seeking happiness in unexpected places. Portraits Royalty: Step into a world of opulence and grandeur as we unveil portraits capturing the allure of royalty searching for love beyond their titles. Une Fille à Marier, illustration from Les Marionnettes by Henri Monnier: Delve into an enchanting tale where a young woman's journey towards matrimony unfolds with whimsy and charm. Various Valentines (engraving): Discover an array of heartfelt expressions as hopeful romantics send messages through delicate valentines, hoping to catch someone's eye. Marriageable Man: In a society driven by societal expectations, follow the story of one man navigating his way through courtship rituals in pursuit of true love. Victorian Scrap - Wanted a Nice Party: Join us in unraveling tales behind charming scraps that depict longing hearts yearning for social connections within elegant gatherings. Victorian Scrap - The Eldest Son: Explore the pressures faced by eldest sons striving to find suitable partners while carrying immense responsibilities tied to family legacies. Victorian Scrap - Powerful Man in His County: Uncover stories hidden beneath layers of power dynamics as influential figures seek companionship amidst their esteemed positions in society Victorian Scrap - Hot Place Indiar : Journey across continents to witness how adventurous spirits embark on quests for romance under exotic skies far away from home. Victorian Scrap.