Hasty Collection

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

Irene
Portrait of Irene Dineley, model in a number of portraits. This sketch, which appears so hasty is really quite delibrate and considered

Hasty Words Ridden By M.Hills 19 April 2000 Date: 19 April 2000

Time for preparation.. hasty party... and leisurely! (colour litho)
3642470 Time for preparation.. hasty party... and leisurely! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time for preparation.. hasty party)

En Route to Bechuanaland (engraving)
1590985 En Route to Bechuanaland (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bechuanaland, Sketches on Board the Pembroke Castle)

The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving)
3655199 The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream Of Eugene Aram)

His hair all in disorder, without a hat, knocking down foot-passengers, on he ran
3501833 His hair all in disorder, without a hat, knocking down foot-passengers, on he ran, from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Louis

Ill-Requited Ingenuity, An Incident on the March to Bekwai in West Africa (litho)
1040036 Ill-Requited Ingenuity, An Incident on the March to Bekwai in West Africa (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ill-Requited Ingenuity)

The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving)
3655196 The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream Of Eugene Aram)

Joel Barlow 1754-1812. American Writer And Poet. Author Of The Hasty Pudding. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers
Photograph: French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers in a wood, during a lull behind the firing line ?somewhere? in the Somme region. Shows three French and four British officers

Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486411 Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

A Hasty Note at the Railway Station, 1890 Engraving

Racecar Driver at the Pit Stop

A Hasty Note At The Railway Station, 1890 Engraving

Coaching Breakfast
Coach travellers snatch a hasty breakfast during a stop at a country inn. Date: circa 1830

A hasty stride from Broom hall to West mstr hall

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"Hasty Moments: From Titanic's Lettercard to En Route Adventures" In the midst of chaos and haste, a White Star Line lettercard written on board the ill-fated Titanic captures a moment frozen in time. Irene's hurried words etched onto paper, forever preserving her thoughts amidst the grandeur of the ship. But hasty moments are not confined to tragic tales alone. The White Star Line also offers glimpses into other realms of life - from hasty parties filled with excitement and anticipation, to leisurely pursuits that allow for reflection and tranquility. As we journey en route to Bechuanaland, an engraving transports us back in time. The scene unfolds before our eyes; Eugene Aram runs through bustling streets with disheveled hair, knocking down foot-passengers in his haste. His story speaks volumes about ill-requited ingenuity and the consequences it can bring. Yet amidst all this rush, there are instances where different cultures come together over shared meals. French officers join British counterparts for a hasty meal, forging bonds that transcend borders and languages. From lithographs capturing scenes of West Africa's march to Bekwai to engravings depicting dreams both haunting and captivating – these snapshots remind us that life is often defined by its fleeting nature. Haste becomes intertwined with our experiences as we navigate through various chapters. So let us pause for a moment amid this whirlwind of activity. Let us appreciate those hasty moments that shape our lives – whether they be aboard majestic ships or within the depths of our own dreams. For it is within these fragments of time that stories unfold and memories are made - sometimes hastily but always leaving an indelible mark on our souls.