Loses Collection

The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from. 1929

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Nelson Blinded at Calvi
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer loses the sight of his eye at Calvi

Wig Falls Off out Riding
A lady riding sidesaddle discovers the drawbacks of wearing a wig when out riding

Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Dr Syntax falls over, is bitten by dog, loses wig
531319 Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Dr Syntax falls over, is bitten by dog, loses wig and has head watered by agitated hostess, and gardener holding watering can looks on in amazement

Bunyans Pilgrims Progress: Christian loses his Burden (etching)
5223236 Bunyans Pilgrims Progress: Christian loses his Burden (etching) by Strang, William (1859-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian loses his Burden)

Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak (colour litho)
2796792 Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak)

Tom Croft Loses Out To Donnacha O Callaghan England V Ireland England V Ireland Rbs 6 Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 17 March 2012 Date: 17 March 2012

Matt Dawson Loses Possession France V England France V England Stade France, Paris, France 12 March 2006 Date: 12 March 2006

A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving)
1591397 A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Punting Expedition on the Thames)

John Higgins Loses His Form 888.Com World Snooker 888.Com World Snooker Championship The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England 07 May 2007 Date: 07 May 2007

The Hussite leader Ziska loses his sight (engraving)
970754 The Hussite leader Ziska loses his sight (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hussite leader Ziska loses his sight)

Nelson loses an eye at Calvi (colour litho)
2796968 Nelson loses an eye at Calvi (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson loses an eye at Calvi)

General Sir Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) fording the River Kaitna, Battle of Assaye, western India, 23 September 1803

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Johnny get your gun
The Caption is Johnny get your gun! Mabel Lucie is perhaps unwittingly relating this card to the anti-war novel Johnny got his gun published in 1938 in which a soldier loses all his limbs in

Regency gentleman loses his hat and wig on a mare. How to Make the Mare to Go. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury from Geoffrey Gambados An

Farmer loses control of his pigs
Pat in trouble. Farmer Pat loses control of his pigs; he has hold of one by the tail and one by the hind leg as they try to go off in different directions, leaving him spreadeagled on the ground

Nala Gambles With His Brother (chromolitho)
735590 Nala Gambles With His Brother (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nala Gambles With His Brother)

Guy Fawkes and his Rivals (engraving)
1616179 Guy Fawkes and his Rivals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkes and his Rivals)

John loses his baggage crossing the Wash, 1920s (litho)
832979 John loses his baggage crossing the Wash, 1920s (litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1046094 Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Colombo, Ceylon)

The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull (engraving)
1055808 The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures and Misadventures of a Brahma Bull)

Christian Falls Asleep in the Arbour and Loses his Roll (engraving)
3625307 Christian Falls Asleep in the Arbour and Loses his Roll (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Falls Asleep in the Arbour and Loses his Roll)

Every flower loses its perfume at last (engraving)
3631158 Every flower loses its perfume at last (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every flower loses its perfume at last)

"Midsummer Nights Dream, "illustrated with Silhouettes (engraving)
1104095 " Midsummer Nights Dream, " illustrated with Silhouettes (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Midsummer Nights Dream)

THE GAMBLER C1810
He loses all... till madness seizes on his fevrish brain A gentleman gambler, deep in debt, raises his fist in impotent rage. Date: circa 1810

MYTTON LOSES WINNINGS
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) homeward bound one evening from Doncaster falls asleep while counting his winnings - thus many bank- notes were blown away & lost. Date: 1820s

JOHN BULL LOSES TEETH
Together, the Italian and German soldiers draw John Bulls teeth Date: 1941

Man loses crazy hood Malle Kees Amsterdam street figures
Man loses his crazy hood (Malle Kees) Amsterdam street figures around 1770 (series title), A running man with jester bells, known in Amsterdam as Malle Kees or Kees with the bells

Christian Loses His Burden At The Cross. From The Book The Pilgrims Progress By John Bunyan, From Late 19Th Century Edition

Macbeth and Banquo Ghost
Macbeth loses his appetite when Banquos ghost appears at his banquet

Judgement of Paris
Paris is invited to choose between Hera, Aphrodite and Athena : by giving the Apple of Discord to Aphrodite he wins her friendship but loses that of the two others

Greta Garbo & Eric von
GRETA GARBO with Eric von Stroheim in As You Desire Me, based on a play by Pirandello: the woman loses her memory and does not remember her husband. Date: 1932

Philip Loses Eye / Methone
Philip of Macedon loses an eye at the siege of Methone. Date: 354 BC

Carriage Loses Wheel
A post-chaise loses a wheel - not an infrequent incident, when roads were unsurfaced and often deeply rutted Date: 1782

John Gilpins hat and wig run down the road after him
John Gilpins ride on the back of an out-of-control horse - his hat and wig run down the road after him - from a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper - here he loses his hat and wig

John Gilpins loses his hat and wig
John Gilpins ride on the back of an out-of-control horse - from a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper - here he loses his hat and wig! Date: 18th century

Sights of London - Jack loses his way
Sights of London. Jack loses his way. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Leaning Basket Tower
A champion basket carrier at Covent Garden, London, loses control of his basket tower - look out! Date: early 1930s

Source Size = 3757 x 4889
HIDE AND SEEK AT WESTMINSTER, LONDON, " THOUGHT-READING" BY MR. IRVING BISHOP; 1. Mr. Bishop, Himself, Begs Everybody to Detect Him in Fraud, if Posssible. 2

Phaethon drives the solar wagon, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

Man sees a tree which is losing its leaves, next to which lies a globe among bones, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1710

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Well, I m Blowed
Well, I m Blowed! A young girl taking her puppy out for a walk, loses her hat to a sudden gust of wind! Date: circa 1942

Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Thomas Rowlandson comic illustration for William Combe Tours of Dr Syntax London c1816. Typical early 19th century arrangement of Florist flowers set up on staging

Youths playing Bumble Puppy, or Nine Holes near the Templa of Vesta, Rome, Italy. To set up the game, the young men cut nine holes in the turf large enough to take the ball

Dr Syntax Loses his Wig. Rats eating the Doctors wig while he is in a four-poster bed with tester (canopy) and curtains. Thomas Rowlandson illustration for The Tours of Dr Syntax by William Combe

Italian Unification (1866). Battle of Lissa (July
" Italian Unification (1866). Battle of Lissa (July 20th). The Italian fleet, allied to Prussia in his war against Austria

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"The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper: A Lesson in Patience and Self-Control" In the bustling streets of a small town, there was a shop assistant known for his impeccable manners and calm demeanor. However, one fateful day, he lost his temper. The incident became an unforgettable lesson for both him and those around him. Meanwhile, history tells us about the Battle of Zorndorf, where brave soldiers fought valiantly but ultimately lost their lives. Their sacrifice reminds us of the true cost of war and the importance of peace. On another note, imagine being a sponge diver exploring the depths of the ocean only to lose your footing. This unexpected mishap serves as a reminder that even in our most confident moments, we must remain cautious and humble. Similarly, Admiral Nelson's tragic story unfolds at Calvi when he was blinded during battle. His loss not only affected him physically but also emotionally. It teaches us resilience in times of adversity. Sometimes losses can be quite comical too. Picture this - someone riding on horseback with such elegance until their wig falls off. Laughter ensues as they scramble to regain their dignity amidst amused onlookers. But what if something truly valuable is lost? King John experienced this firsthand when he misplaced the Crown Jewels in the wash. This historical blunder highlights how even kings are susceptible to everyday human errors. Moving onto literature classics like "Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, " we witness Christian losing his burden along his spiritual journey. It symbolizes liberation from past mistakes or burdensome emotions - reminding us that sometimes losing can lead to personal growth. Artistic depictions capture more lighthearted moments too; Gilpin loses not just his hat but also his wig and cloak in a colorful lithograph. Such scenes remind us that sometimes it's okay to let go and embrace spontaneity without worrying about appearances. Sports enthusiasts understand that winning isn't everything.