Expect Collection

Cats in a dog cart - Louis Wain
Expect Us. A group of cats go for a spin in a cart pulled by two slightly disgruntled dogs! A fun postcard design by Louis Wain, the master of the anthromophisation of cats. Date: 1905

Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1671
The Dutch fort at Jaffna at the northern extremity of the island. The solid defences indicate that the Europeans expect to be attacked at any moment

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
The Dutch fort at Batticaloa, on the east coast of the island. The solid defences are evidence that the Europeans expect to be attacked at any moment

Post Office Wireless Stations and Fisheries
A simply magnificent, large scale, poster map of Post Office Wireless Stations commissioned by the General Post Office and designed by Leslie MacDonald Gill, 1939

White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic - framed poster
White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic - extremely rare official White Star Line poster, circa 1910-1911. White Star Line agent's poster showing a commanding image of the ship at sea in a 3/4

Stetson Hats Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Stetson Hats, images show the like of which worn by two gentleman. THE well-dressed man always has at least two hats, one of them a hard felt

A Picnic on the Bosphorus (engraving)
1061321 A Picnic on the Bosphorus (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Picnic on the Bosphorus)

Lunch is coming!
Miguel Silva

Strange Tales of the Silver Thames in the Holiday Season, what we may Expect (engraving)
1042896 Strange Tales of the Silver Thames in the Holiday Season, what we may Expect (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London
538775 The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect

A Twentieth Century Bull-Fight, what we may expect (litho)
1037527 A Twentieth Century Bull-Fight, what we may expect (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Twentieth Century Bull-Fight, what we may expect)

A New Cure for Seasickness, what we may expect on the Channel Boats (litho)
1039914 A New Cure for Seasickness, what we may expect on the Channel Boats (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Cure for Seasickness)

The kind of thing we must expect when it begins to freeze (litho)
1090724 The kind of thing we must expect when it begins to freeze (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Psyche Expecting Cupid, 1866 (woodcut)
3725998 Psyche Expecting Cupid, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.7x8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Gao, Tonkin, where the French expect to find Gold (engraving)
1045588 Gao, Tonkin, where the French expect to find Gold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gao, Tonkin, where the French expect to find Gold)

CUSTOMS / HARVEST WREATH
Austrian farmworkers present the farmer with the traditional Harvest Wreath when they have completed the work; doubtless they expect something in return... Date: circa 1880

Pocket Watch In Black And White

Holding Hands And Praying Over The Bible

Woman Praying Near Water

Mother Praying With Daughter

Mother And Daughter Praying Together Beside Bed

Father Praying With Daughter

Man Praying

Man Holding Bible

Jesus Cries Out To Heaven

Jesus Cries Out To God

Suffragette Scared by Mouse. Suffragette stands on stool, shrieking with panic as a mouse runs towards her. In the series, This is the House that man built Caption reads

The Neglected Pet
- Expect she will love me again when hes gone... Date: early 20th century

Babies and Bouquets
Ladies, be on your guard ! The young man who brings you a bunch of flowers may bring you more than you expect ! Date: circa 1905

A picturesque view of the state of the nation for February 1778. An Indian (America) cuts the cows horns of English commerce, milked by Holland

Night, View, No, Mans, Land, France, 1915, reverse, postcard, Saturday, February, 5, 16, Dear, Ma, Am, still, here, same, hospital, finger, lot, better, but, probably, take, week, before, they

Now I wonder where that one went to - I expect it was a dud
Now I wonder where that one went to. I expect it was a dud. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Sunset somewhere in. WWI drawing
Sunset somewhere in. On verso - Dearest Ciss, Just a few lines hoping you are in the best of health. I wrote you a few days ago and expect you will have received some ere this. Love. Yours always. B

Life Camp Part 2 Girl Left 1864 Color lithograph
Artokoloro

Evening Snow Heater Edo period 1615-1868 late 18th century
Artokoloro

The heroic Charlotte la Corday, upon her trial, at the bar of the revolutionary tribunal of Paris, July 17, 1793, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, engraving

Unexpected, 1884-88 (oil on canvas)
BAL167052 Unexpected, 1884-88 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 160.5x167.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: they did not expect him; ); Russian, out of copyright

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect from male

The Heroic Charlotte La Corday, Upon Her Trial, At The Bar Of The Revolutionary Tribunal Of Paris, July 17, 1793, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, Engraving

The hunters didn t expect a live lion. Illustration showing the British Lion running on a path toward Pretoria while four South African statesmen/generals (possibly among them are Louis Botha)

A weak ticket in the field - and a weaker expected - If the Republicans have done feebly at Chicago, what may we expect of the Democrats at Cincinnati?. Cartoon showing James A

I am telling you - On June 28th I expect you to enlist in the army of war savers to back up my army of fighters. Half-length portrait of Uncle Sam, standing, facing front, with his fists on his hips

On the threshold of office - what have we to expect of him?. Seven men looking at Chester Arthur; portraits of presidential failures on the wall. Date 1881

Eglinton Tournament 7
The Melee : the knights divide into two teams and indulge in a free-for-all. No blood is shed, but the spectators enjoy such beautiful sights as one can never expect to see again Date: 30 August 1839

(Strutt) Saxon Rustics
Three Saxon rustics engaged in the kind of activity you d expect Saxon rustics to be doing

Life on Mars
Mars is closer to Earth in size than the other planets, so we can expect life there to be somewhat similar to ours - this is an educated guess at a Martian metropolis

Advertisement for British Standard car
Advertisement for the British Standard car, entitled Integrity, with illustration of the car and a bullion scale. The advertisement states

Elizabeth I Dancing
QUEEN ELIZABETH I dancing, as a demonstration to aspirants to her throne that they should not expect her to vacate it for some time yet

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Expect the Unexpected: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where cats reign in dog carts, as depicted in Louis Wain's whimsical artwork. Travel back to Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1671, where history unfolds before your eyes. Explore Batticaloa, another enchanting destination that holds secrets of its own. Witness the marvels of technology with Post Office Wireless Stations and Fisheries. Admire the grandeur of White Star Line's RMS Olympic and Titanic through a framed poster. And don't forget to tip your hat to Stetson Hats Advertisement for their timeless style. Feel the spirit of empowerment as you encounter a suffragette scared by a mouse - a reminder of the struggles faced by women throughout history. Join in on "A Picnic on the Bosphorus, " an engraving that captures moments of joy amidst breathtaking scenery. As lunchtime approaches, anticipation fills the air - "Lunch is coming. " Delve into Strange Tales of the Silver Thames during this holiday season; let your imagination run wild with what surprises await. Peer into George du Maurier's cartoon from Punch London depicting "The Coming Race. " Marvel at how surgeons may shape our future. Finally, brace yourself for "A Twentieth Century Bull-Fight" - litho art that offers glimpses into what lies ahead. In this captivating journey through time and imagination, expect wonders beyond measure. Open your mind to endless possibilities and embrace every moment with curiosity and excitement.