Fortunes Collection (page 2)

Lord Iveagh, who has devoted a million of money to housing the poor of London and Dublin (b / w photo)
3642070 Lord Iveagh, who has devoted a million of money to housing the poor of London and Dublin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Iveagh)

Weaving silk, Lord Mashams Mills (b / w photo)
3642052 Weaving silk, Lord Mashams Mills (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaving silk, Lord Mashams Mills)

Mr T H W Idris, in court dress (b / w photo)
3642047 Mr T H W Idris, in court dress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr T H W Idris, in court dress)

Sir Hiram Maxim making flying machine experiments (b / w photo)
3642041 Sir Hiram Maxim making flying machine experiments (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hiram Maxim making flying machine experiments)

Sir Hiram Maxim and the men who helped him to make his flying machine (b / w photo)
3642039 Sir Hiram Maxim and the men who helped him to make his flying machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr J M Cook, who personally conducted the German Emperor through Palestine (b / w photo)
3642035 Mr J M Cook, who personally conducted the German Emperor through Palestine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J M Cook)

Mr J Pierpont Morgans private office, the only photograph of it ever taken (b / w photo)
3642027 Mr J Pierpont Morgans private office, the only photograph of it ever taken (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr J Pierpont Morgans New York Office, draped in mourning for Mr McKinley (b / w photo)
3642025 Mr J Pierpont Morgans New York Office, draped in mourning for Mr McKinley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Levers first shop (b / w photo)
3642011 Mr Levers first shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Levers first shop)

Sir Frank Newnes, Son of Sir George Newnes (b / w photo)
3641473 Sir Frank Newnes, Son of Sir George Newnes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Frank Newnes, Son of Sir George Newnes)

Dick Whittington (chromolitho)
666988 Dick Whittington (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Whittington)

Sir Thomas Sutherland, at his desk in the P&O Offices, Leadenhall Street, London (b / w photo)
3621632 Sir Thomas Sutherland, at his desk in the P&O Offices, Leadenhall Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Sutherland)

Sir George Newnes covered tennis court (b / w photo)
3621630 Sir George Newnes covered tennis court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Newnes covered tennis court)

Reuters Messenger Boys (b / w photo)
3642073 Reuters Messenger Boys (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reuters Messenger Boys)

The Fry factories, Bristol (b / w photo)
3642072 The Fry factories, Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fry factories, Bristol)

Joseph Fry (engraving)
3642069 Joseph Fry (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Fry. Illustration for Fortunes Made In Business)

The New York offices of The Standard Oil Company (b / w photo)
3642060 The New York offices of The Standard Oil Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New York offices of The Standard Oil Company)

Frys offices at Bristol (b / w photo)
3642076 Frys offices at Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frys offices at Bristol)

Sir Henry Bessemers residence at Denmark Hill (b / w photo)
3642048 Sir Henry Bessemers residence at Denmark Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Bessemers residence at Denmark Hill)

Bovrils new premises in Old Street (b / w photo)
3642043 Bovrils new premises in Old Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bovrils new premises in Old Street)

Thomas Cook, tour operator (b / w photo)
3642040 Thomas Cook, tour operator (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cook, tour operator)

Cooks Office, Jerusalem (b / w photo)
3642033 Cooks Office, Jerusalem (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooks Office, Jerusalem)

The home of the Ismays, Dawpool, on the banks of the river Dee (b / w photo)
3642032 The home of the Ismays, Dawpool, on the banks of the river Dee (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The home of the Ismays, Dawpool)

Mr J Pierpont Morgan negotiating a deal (litho)
3642031 Mr J Pierpont Morgan negotiating a deal (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J Pierpont Morgan negotiating a deal)

Mr J Bruce Ismay (b / w photo)
3642026 Mr J Bruce Ismay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J Bruce Ismay)

Mr J Pierpont Morgans New York House, North-East Corner of Madison Avenue and 36th Street (b / w photo)
3642023 Mr J Pierpont Morgans New York House, North-East Corner of Madison Avenue and 36th Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Whiteley Street, one of several occupied solely by Mr Whiteleys assistants (b / w photo)
3642022 A Whiteley Street, one of several occupied solely by Mr Whiteleys assistants (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Whiteley Street)

Morrison resolves to proceed to London to push his Fortunes (engraving)
2796644 Morrison resolves to proceed to London to push his Fortunes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gipsy tells their fortune, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617064 The Gipsy tells their fortune, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Mr John Davidson Rockefeller (litho)
3642065 Mr John Davidson Rockefeller (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Davidson Rockefeller)

Messrs Gilbeys Counting House, The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London (b / w photo)
3642058 Messrs Gilbeys Counting House, The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Gilbeys Counting House)

Mr Liberty in his study (b / w photo)
3642051 Mr Liberty in his study (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Liberty in his study)

Vans loading up for the morning delivery of Idris waters (b / w photo)
3642046 Vans loading up for the morning delivery of Idris waters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The wonderful woolcombing machine invented by Lord Masham (b / w photo)
3642045 The wonderful woolcombing machine invented by Lord Masham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Lawson Johnstons late residence, Kingswood, at Sydenham Hill (b / w photo)
3642044 Mr Lawson Johnstons late residence, Kingswood, at Sydenham Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Lawson Johnstons late residence)

Sir Hiram Maxim firing his rifle-calibre Maxim gun (b / w photo)
3642034 Sir Hiram Maxim firing his rifle-calibre Maxim gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hiram Maxim firing his rifle-calibre Maxim gun)

House where Samuel Crompton invented the spinning mule (b / w photo)
3642018 House where Samuel Crompton invented the spinning mule (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Henry Doulton, Lodge Gate, Woolpit (b / w photo)
3642081 Sir Henry Doulton, Lodge Gate, Woolpit (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Doulton, Lodge Gate, Woolpit)

Mr J B Robinson (b / w photo)
3642062 Mr J B Robinson (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J B Robinson)

Mr W Pelham Bullivant (b / w photo)
3642061 Mr W Pelham Bullivant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr W Pelham Bullivant)

Cecil Rhodes and Mr A Beit (b / w photo)
3642057 Cecil Rhodes and Mr A Beit (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cecil Rhodes and Mr A Beit)

Mr J Pierpont Morgan, King of the Trusts (b / w photo)
3642030 Mr J Pierpont Morgan, King of the Trusts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J Pierpont Morgan, King of the Trusts)

Third clas dining room on the Celtic (b / w photo)
3642029 Third clas dining room on the Celtic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Third clas dining room on the Celtic)

The grand saloon of the White Star liner Celtic (b / w photo)
3642028 The grand saloon of the White Star liner Celtic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grand saloon of the White Star liner Celtic)

W H Smiths peculiar slip knot (litho)
3641474 W H Smiths peculiar slip knot (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W H Smiths peculiar slip knot)

Mr and Mrs John Pearce (b / w photo)
3641470 Mr and Mrs John Pearce (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr and Mrs John Pearce)

Messrs W H Smith and Sons premises in the Strand, London (litho)
3621635 Messrs W H Smith and Sons premises in the Strand, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs W H Smith and Sons premises in the Strand, London)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Fortunes: From Omikuji to Fortune Cookies" Embark on a journey through the intriguing world of fortunes, where ancient traditions and cultural beliefs intertwine. In Tokyo, Japan, Asia, seekers flock to temples for their chance encounter with Omikuji fortune-telling papers. Delicate strips unravel secrets that promise glimpses into destiny's tapestry. Amidst fragrant blooms of Gardenia jasminoides in Castlewellan Castle, Co. Down, Ireland, whispers echo through time. Here lies a place where dreams are whispered upon the wind and destinies are shaped by unseen forces. Across continents in China, Asia, an edible delight awaits those who seek guidance from within crispy shells. Fortune cookies hold messages that tantalize taste buds while offering glimpses into what lies ahead. From Reading the Cards to Tea Leaf Fortune Telling, divination practices have captivated minds throughout history. Ancient arts reveal hidden truths as symbols dance across mystical realms. Travel back in time to 1908 Germany when walnut shells held secrets within their gentle sway upon water's surface. The movement foretold tales of good luck or ill-fortune - a whimsical custom steeped in folklore and superstition. In Portland, Co. Clare, Ireland (1921), Fortune's Well stands as a testament to hopes and desires etched onto paper with gouache paint strokes – each stroke representing an untold story waiting to unfold. Pierrot dances between realms of good luck and bad luck; his painted face concealing enigmatic twists of fate yet to be revealed. His existence embodies the delicate balance between fortune's favor and misfortune's grasp. Witness Sir Richard Tangye's first workshop come alive through lithographs – a testament to ambition meeting opportunity as he weaves his own path towards prosperity amidst uncertain times. At Mr John Pearce's coffee stall captured in litho, a humble setting becomes a hub of conversations and connections.