Gain Collection

The Zulu war. Scene of the Battle of Isandula (Isandhlwana)
After the Battle of Isadhlwana. A description by Lieutenant Crealock reads, Day waned and the night hung over the hill, when we reached the last ridge, beyond which lay what had been our camp

Crusaders Near Jerusalem
Crusaders under Richard I gain sight of Jerusalem, though they were unable to seize it from the Saracens

1888 Matchgirl Strike
Some of the 1400 strikers at the Bryant & May match factory, the first strike by unorganised workers to gain national publicity

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

Dandelion Clock & Prayer
A dandelion clock is used as a metaphor for measuring your life by loss and not by gain

Examing German Prisoner
Two British soldiers examine a German prisoner in a captured German trench hoping to gain information on further attacks

Puss in Boots, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669580 Puss in Boots, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Puss in Boots a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669584 Puss in Boots a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Spanish civil war. Todos con un pensamiento unico: ganar la guerra (We all with one thought: to gain the war). Propaganda poster by the Republicans. Junta de Defensa de Madrid

HASTINGS TRICK
The cunning Norsemen use all kind of subterfuges in their invasion of France : their leader Hastings feigns death to gain entry into a besieged city. (Doubtless a legend !) Date: circa 880

The Pursuers Gain Horribly on them (colour litho)
3624283 The Pursuers Gain Horribly on them (colour litho) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pursuers Gain Horribly on them)

The Matterhorn (chromolitho)
5222055 The Matterhorn (chromolitho) by von Cramm, Helga (1840-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matterhorn, " Or, like the traveller, toiling long to gain An alpine summit)

The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce (colour litho)
613296 The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce)

Scenes on the Road in the Old Coaching Days, I (colour litho)
1037909 Scenes on the Road in the Old Coaching Days, I (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the Road in the Old Coaching Days, I)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Convoy
The Caption is In Convoy. The convoy system for the merchant ships bringing in vital supples was introduced to counter the German U Boat attacks

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Night, Forces
The Caption is Good Night Forces. This is a play on the closing words of BBC Forces Radio which broadcast to the BEF. It began in 1940 and finished in 1944 well before this card was posted

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - On Leave
This little lass looks as if she is going on holiday - she has an umbrella! Despite the war people still took breaks and this sort of postcard featured regularly in messages back home

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Morning, Nice Day
The Caption is Good morning! Nice day! The message on the back by the Prime Minister is We have to gain the Victory that is our task. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943

The Seven of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336566 The Seven of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Naithing Venture: Naithing Win, 1911 (woodcut)
BSA408887 Naithing Venture: Naithing Win, 1911 (woodcut) by Fothergill, George Algernon (1868-1945); 16.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: nothing venture)

The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336575 The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving)
1056505 The Quickest Courtship on Record (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quickest Courtship on Record)

Dizzys Arithmetic (engraving)
2777141 Dizzys Arithmetic (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dizzys Arithmetic. Cartoon, 12 August 1865)

In the battle zone at Fismes, 1918 (b / w photo)
STC406179 In the battle zone at Fismes, 1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

light stripes
Gilbert Claes

Contact with the other side
Leif Løndal

A sketch map of the infamous Dardanelles Operations and Gallipoli Campaign, an Allied expedition to gain control of the Dardanelles to open up a Black Sea route to Russia. Date: 1915

Kalka to Dharampur Railway
A scene on the Kalka to Dharampur Railway, in the lower Himalayas, N.India; showing one of the loops whereby the trains gain altitude as they climb. Date: early 20th century

The Talents, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Talents, 1936. Illustration for Matthew 25: Parable of the Talents. A master returns to his house after entrusting his servants with property on which he hoped to see some gain

Postcard celebrating Czech - USA relations post-WW1
Celebration of Czech-USA relations post-WW1. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and the United States played a major role in the establishment of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918

The Lottery Contrast, 1760. The entrance to Touchpenny, Fortune and Winalls State Lottery Office; clerks are at a table within; oyster woman exulting over winnings

The Bubblers Mirrorour, or Englands Folley (joy), 1720. Shares in the South Sea Company rose through overheated speculation causing the South Sea Bubble

Young man wearing a shirt and a tie cheering, success, victory pose

Fingers Almost Touching

WW1 - Italian Propaganda - The Tortoise and the Hare
WW1 - Italian Propaganda postcard - re-telling of the story of the tortoise (The Allies) and the hare (The Central Powers) striving to be the first to gain Victory. Date: circa 1916

Map of Pantellaria (Pantelleria) by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Pantellaria (Pantelleria), a volcanic Italian island outpost which surrendered unconditionally on 11 June 1943 -- the first loss of Italian soil to the Allies during the Second World

Three schoolboys apply themselves and become Oxford scholars
Three schoolboys apply themselves, becoming first class Oxford scholars. They then lend their acquired wisdom to become a Bishop, a Physician and a great warrior! Date: 1898

LCC-LFB Aftermath of major building fire in Hackney
The scene of a fire in Cambridge Heath Road, Hackney, East London, which seriously damaged the upper two floors of a commercial and business outlet

Black Prince at Crecy
Edward, the Black Prince, son of King Edward III, receives a blessing from his father after helping to gain victory over the French at the battle of Crecy

Sunday School Exam Paper
Test for Sunday school class at 56 Old Bailey, London on subject of Samuel, the child, reformer and judge. 8 Questions can gain you 100 marks

Agusta AZ8-L MM564 Italian Air Force
Designed to carry 22 passengers the Agusta AZ8-L failed to gain orders. Only one aircraft was built, MM564, which flew from 1958 to 1963 with the Italian Air Force and was then scrapped Date

Three Chinese maidens out for a walk and hoping to gain attention. Date: circa 1902

Swedes at Warsaw
After two days of fighting, the Swedish cavalry gain the upper hand at the battle of Warsaw. Date: 28-30 July 1656

Vertumnus Pomona Brown chalk 13 9 / 16 x 8 15 / 16
Artokoloro

Shinpan ukie hankai kAcmon no zu, New perspective print: General Fanhui at Hongmen. Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1781 and 1789], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.6 x 38.1 cm

Young man wearing a shirt and a tie cheering, laughing, success, victory pose

Emily Davison (1872-1913) English suffragette, throwing herself in front of George Vs horse Anmer during 1913 Derby in attempt to gain recognition for suffragette cause. She died of her injuries

Maze, artwork F006 / 7142
Maze, computer artwork

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"Gaining Perspective: A Journey Through Time and Struggles" In the midst of history's defining moments, gain takes on various forms. From the Zulu war to the Crusaders near Jerusalem, humanity has relentlessly sought to gain power and control. The echoes of determination reverberate through scenes like the 1888 Matchgirl Strike, where courageous voices rose against injustice. Music too has been a vessel for gaining inspiration and recognition. Wagner, Schalk, Leipzig - their melodies carried dreams that transcended borders. And amidst it all, a dandelion clock gently sways in prayer, reminding us that sometimes our greatest gains come from surrendering to something greater than ourselves. But not all they are noble; some are born out of conflict and curiosity. As we examine a German prisoner or witness the Lockheed Vega 5 NC658E soaring through skies with newfound speed, we confront both triumphs and consequences. The Spanish Civil War unites hearts under one common thought - Todos con un pensamiento - as individuals strive for freedom against oppressive forces. Meanwhile, hidden within strategic moves like Hastings Trick lies an intricate dance between cunning minds seeking advantage. Nature itself becomes a canvas for human ambition as climbers conquer The Matterhorn's treacherous slopes while artists capture its grandeur in vibrant chromolithos. Even politicians like Henry Austin Bruce understand that gaining influence requires navigating colorful landscapes with finesse. Through these glimpses into history's tapestry of gains and losses, we realize that true growth lies not only in material possessions but also in empathy gained from shared struggles, and is by understanding our collective journey that we can truly appreciate how far we have come – inch by hard-fought inch – towards a brighter future filled with compassion and unity.