Necessity Collection

Visit to Madeira - The Levada Tunnel
Black and white lantern slide of men being carried in hammocks out of the entrance of a tunnel built for a levada - an irrigation channel or aqueduct - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira

Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket Repository, London
Engraving showing the interior of Messrs. Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket repository, Strand, London, 1875. The necessity of a store devoted to the two sports reflects their popularity through

Elephants at Stratford-on-Avon (engraving)
1596565 Elephants at Stratford-on-Avon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephants at Stratford-on-Avon)

Suffragette Militant Cat Fifi
A large white cat, hammer in her claws and a Votes for Women sash, addresses a group of toys on the necessity of militant action, not sure if the message is getting through Date: circa 1913

Motor Car with luxuries, tea and picnics
Photographs of women and a man, taking tea, playing bridge, and enjoying a picnic from a hamper installed in a motor car. Captioned, If Goodwood were run on the Cowes system

Intensive vegetable production, 1940
Intensive vegetable production. Inter-cropping as a war time necessity, 1940. Date: 1940

STALIN IN 1917
Stalin, at the Sixth Congress of the Russian Social- Democratic Labour Party (Bolsheviks) urges the necessity to prepare for an armed uprising. Date: August 1917

An officer of the National Peoples Armed Forces explains to foreign visitors at the Brandenburg Gate the necessity of
3638433 An officer of the National Peoples Armed Forces explains to foreign visitors at the Brandenburg Gate the necessity of the antifascist protective wall

Necessity, c. 1818 (hand-coloured engraving)
740531 Necessity, c.1818 (hand-coloured engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The death of Sir Philip Sidney (engraving)
665130 The death of Sir Philip Sidney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Sir Philip Sidney)

Thy necessity is greater than mine (engraving)
3634683 Thy necessity is greater than mine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thy necessity is greater than mine. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873)

CONCEPTS / DESTINY
The Spindle of Necessity, by which the Cosmos is regulated and which governs the lives of all of us : the three Parcae are shown with the Goddess Date: 1857

China, Tibet, Qinghai, General view of the high altitude Qingzhenxiang city

CALCHAS, Greek soothsayer who correctly predicted duration of Trojan War, saw necessity for sacrificing Iphigenia &c, but died of disappointment when defeated by rival Mopsus

Suffragette Votes for Women Hooks & Eyes
A tiny cardboard box, packaging for Votes for Women (Trademark!) hooks and eyes. Guaranteed rust proof. An absolute necessity for the dressmaker in keeping garments closed

Napoleon & Revolution
The youthful Napoleon sees for himself the excesses of the Revolution, and realises the necessity for re-imposing order in France. Date: circa 1789

Urinal with a pretty tiled blue wall

A Striking Example
Cartoon, A Striking Example. The sort of thing that convinces one of the necessity of lightning conductors on a golf course. Playing in a storm you may get hit

Fantasy Aircraft 1907
In the early days of flight, the necessity for wings to provide lift is not fully appreciated

Too Young to Work 1866
A mother is told that her children are too young to be sent to work

Printing a Catalogue
The Automatic Front Delivery enables the pressman to closely watch the printing without necessity of removing the sheets from the press

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"Necessity: A Timeless Force Driving Humanity's Journey" In the vast tapestry of human existence, it has always been an unwavering companion. From the grandeur of Stratford-on-Avon to the hidden depths of Madeira's Levada Tunnel, it has guided our footsteps and shaped our destinies. Through the annals of time, it has taken on many forms. In London's Asser and Sherwins Archery and Cricket Repository, it fueled passions for sportsmanship and camaraderie. Meanwhile, Suffragette Militant Cat Fifi embodied the urgency for equality that burned within courageous hearts. Even in moments of leisurely indulgence, like a motor car adorned with luxuries or tea-filled picnics amidst nature's embrace, necessity whispered reminders of respite from life's demands. And when war ravaged nations during 1940s, intensive vegetable production became a vital lifeline - a testament to humanity’s resilience in times of scarcity. Necessity transcends borders and ideologies; even Stalin himself felt its weight as he navigated tumultuous times in 1917. At Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, an officer passionately explained the necessity behind building an antifascist protective wall – a symbol both divisive and unifying. Throughout history’s engravings and hand-colored masterpieces lies evidence that thy necessity is greater than mine – echoing empathy towards fellow beings who bear heavier burdens. It reminds us that we are all interconnected by this universal force driving us forward. Yet beyond tangible realities lie intangible concepts intertwined with destiny itself. Necessity intertwines fate with purpose; it propels individuals towards their true calling while shaping collective narratives etched into eternity. As we reflect upon these diverse glimpses into human experience across time and space, let us recognize that necessity is not merely survival-driven but also transformative. It compels us to adapt, innovate, challenge norms - pushing boundaries to create a better world.