February Collection (page 20)

La Fille De Ferme
A portrait etching of a farm girl wearing simple clothes with a cloak, holding a long stick, she is standing on her land, with the farmhouses viewable behind. Date: circa 1917

Bovril Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Bovril, featuring the image of a young girl on the telephone, with a happy smile on her face, with the phrase, It must be Bovril, Mummy says so. Date: circa 1917

The Souvenir
A portrait painting of a young woman with blushing cheeks, wearing a blue dress and black feathered hat, she is holding her gold pendant which holds some resonance. Date: circa 1917

The Red Foxes
A portrait sketch of a woman, proudly wearing her red fox fur clothing, with a decorative feather adorned hat. Date: circa 1916

Workmen Walking
A painting of a gang of four workmen, strolling down a lane of a town, a fruit seller can be seen with her cart just behind them. Date: circa 1916

The Village
A simple painting of a village consisting of ref roofed houses and a church, set behind a flat stretch of grassland. Date: circa 1916

Raymond McIntyre
A self portrait painting of the New Zealand artist and art critic, Raymond Francis McIntyre, 1879-1933. With a career of exhibiting his work through organizations including the Royal Academy

Sunset Before The Storm
A landscape painting of an elderly figure travelling along a country path with a copse of trees standing tall in the background, under a colourful sunset sky. Date: circa 1916

On The Grand Canal, Venice
A painting of a gondola setting off between the red mooring poles in the Grand canal of Venice, Italy. Date: circa 1916

Farmhouses
A painting of some industrial farmhouses with a smokestack rising high, they are placed in the centre of a countryside of patched fields and rows of trees. Date: circa 1916

The Deserted Trench
This painting, with use of angular lines, shows a deserted, flooded trench from the Battle of the Yser, which took place in October 1914, during the First World War, between Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide

Wawel Castle, Krakow
An illustration of the Wawel Royal Castle in central krakow, Poland, with more modern buildings set in front. The green topped building is known as Sigismund Tower

In Conversation
A sketch showing two large, older women interacting with each other. Date: circa 1915

Cafe Lunch
A sketch which shows an old couple and a younger woman inside a cafe, having a drink and reading the menu. Date: circa 1915

The Brook
A painting of a barefooted woman in a green outfit, walking along the stony surface of a fresh water brook of a woodland. Date: circa 1915

Beach Tents
A painting which shows some red and white striped beach tents, with family gatherings of people dotted around a French bay. Date: circa 1915

Pappillion
A portrait painting of an unknown woman wearing a distinctive yellow dress, stood upon a black and white tiled floor. This artwork won a £10 prize in the Colour competition. Date: circa 1915

Park Land
An illustration of a town park, populated by a number of people who are walking their dogs or sitting on benches. Date: circa 1915

On The Seine
An illustration of a line of fisherman along a bank of the River Seine, in France, with an arched bridge in the background

Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass bell on stand
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass bell on contemporary treen stand, impressed RMS Aquitania May 1914 Feb 1950. 14 inches on stand. Date: 1914-1950

RMS Titanic officer Charles Lightoller - resignation
RMS Titanic - Second Officer Charles Lightoller's resignation. Letter from Charles Bartlett, Marine Superintendent of White Star Line, dated 13 February 1920 to Charles Lightoller

RMS Titanic - shipping chart of North Atlantic for the month of April 1912, Sheet 133, Meteorological Office, London. The chart is in colour and displays wind, sea current, sea temperature

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, arriving at Southampton
White Star Line, RMS Olympic arriving at Southampton - abstract of log card for 7-13 February 1912, Commander E.J. Smith, later of RMS Titanic. RMS Olympic voyage No. 8, Southampton to New York

Zeppelin airship - three postcards. Promotional postcard selling contributions to the Zeppelin Co, postally used 6 February 1926. Unusual Hans Schuize airship/biplane postcard

Ocean Liner - new steamship, Persia
Ocean Liner - print of Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's (Cunard) new steamship Persia, 9 February 1856. At the time she was the largest steamship in the world

White Star Line, RMS Britannic - brochure cover
White Star Line, RMS Britannic - cover design, promotional launch brochure dated 26 February 1914. Date: 1914

RMS Olympic - on board letter card
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - on board letter card dated 27 February 1912, only six weeks before Titanic sank and postally used 1 March 1912. This is the largest and finest boat in the world'

Rare Italia Navigazione brass framed agent's calendar made by Cesona and Co. of Milan. 9.5 x 13.5 inches

RMS Titanic - letter to Carl Asplund, victim
RMS Titanic - Lillian Asplund Collection - a letter written in Swedish, dated Worcester, 28 February 1912, to Carl Asplund. I have received your letter today

RMS Titanic - letter from passenger Francis D Millet
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger and victim Francis Davis Millet (1848-1912), American artist and writer, handwritten over four sides, dated 7 February on letterhead Rue de l'Orient

RMS Olympic - document regarding blades
RMS Olympic - Harland & Wolff document relating to the brazing of turbine blades and the chipping and dressing of propeller blades, dated 6 February 1913. Date: 1913

Cover design, Marvel Science Stories, science fiction pulp magazine Date: 1939

Cover design, Dynamic Science Stories, science fiction pulp magazine Date: 1939

King George V and Queen Mary on GWR train, Swindon
King George V and Queen Mary on board GWR locomotive Windsor Castle at Swindon, April 1924 Date: 1924

Landing of Prince Albert at Dover, Kent
Landing of Prince Albert at Dover, 6 February 1840 Date: 1840

Diary
Leaf from a diary, paper. Dated December (1644) to February 1645. Has a foolscap (jester's head) watermark. Date: 1644 - 1645

Inventory
Sheet of paper, possibly the endpaper from a book, with a handwritten list or inventory in French dated 16 February 1605. With pieces of the binding thread attached in the gutter

George III and Royal Family viewing RA exhibition
George III and the Royal Family viewing the Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts, 1788 Date: 1788

Said Al Idris Senussi of Libya in Benghazi, WW2
Said Al Idris Senussi of Libya, guest of honour at British Officers Club, Benghazi, WW2 Date: circa 1944

Said Al Idris Senussi of Libya with Margarba tribe, WW2
Said Al Idris Senussi of Libya entertains a party of sheiks of the Margarba tribe, WW2 Date: circa 1944

Said Al Idris Senussi of Libya returns to Ajdabiya, WW2
After 22 years in exile Said Al Idris Senussi of Libya comes home to Ajdabiya during the Second World War Date: 1944

Typical canal boatman from a family of bargees, WW2
Typical canal boatman from a family of bargees during the Second World War Date: 1940s

Price's rotary digger for cutting tunnels, showing 8 hydraulic rams used to force the digger forward, casing 12.5 ft diameter Date: 1909

London Underground Railway Signal Box Date: 1909

Map of the London Underground Railway System Date: 1909

The Tube Railways of London - group photo of workmen, with greathead shield driving a station tunnel, the ends of the hydraulic rams pressing on flange of furthest ring Date: 1909

Price's rotary digger and greathead shield
Front view of Price's combined rotary digger and greathead shield with six revolving arms and removal buckets Date: 1909

Underground railway station under construction Date: 1909

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February: A month of historic milestones, celestial wonders, and profound visions. In the realm of craftsmanship, February witnessed the artistry of Dry Stone Walling standing tall as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. As the world grappled with the turmoil of war, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth in 1940 during the Second World War, symbolizing hope amidst chaos. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed proudly through treacherous waters, exemplifying Australia's unwavering commitment to peacekeeping. Yet not all tales from it can heroic; it also sheds light on society's struggles. The shadows cast by intemperance remind us of our collective responsibility towards responsible drinking habits. Amidst these trials and tribulations emerged moments of sweetness like Tate & Lyle Refinery - a beacon of sugar-coated joy that tantalized taste buds around the globe. History beckons us back further to witness pivotal battles such as the Battle of Sobraon in 1846 when courage clashed against adversity on distant shores. The haunting sound of Stuka planes reverberates through time as they were advertised with deadly precision – reminding us how propaganda can shape perception even in times of conflict. Beyond earthly boundaries lie cosmic marvels. Jupiter and Io mesmerize our senses through an enchanting image captured by New Horizons spacecraft – a reminder that there is still so much left to explore beyond our own planet's confines. In matters spiritual, Bernadette experienced her first divine vision during this sacred month – an encounter that would forever change her life and inspire countless others along their own spiritual journeys. Education too finds its place within February's embrace as Montessori schools nurture young minds with innovative teaching methods designed to unlock each child's unique potential for growth and learning But amid progress lies tragedy; Giordano Bruno burns at stake for his revolutionary ideas challenging conventional beliefs - a somber reminder that the pursuit of knowledge can sometimes come at a great cost.