Opportunities Collection

Darwins small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa), inspecting Galapagos giant tortoise for ticks, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America

The Advance on Omdurman (litho)
1063724 The Advance on Omdurman (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance on Omdurman)

St Johns River, from Ferry to Mouth (b / w photo)
3092362 St Johns River, from Ferry to Mouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns River, from Ferry to Mouth)

Poster advertising the Feminist Federation, printed by Ceramine, Paris, 1902 (litho)
CHT290426 Poster advertising the Feminist Federation, printed by Ceramine, Paris, 1902 (litho) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley
DGC418689 1, 500, 000 Acres of the Richest Farming Lands in the World, in the Neosho Valley, Kansas, advertisement from Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (litho) by American School

Young women university graduates, Copenhagen, Denmark
Young women university graduates linking arms in a street, Copenhagen, Denmark. Date: 1922

Sewer hunter 1860s
Sewer hunters who made their money by combing through the sewers beneath London streets, sieving through the raw water for a small opportunity of finding something valuable like a ring that somebody

Ballast-heavers 1850s
Ballast-heavers or also named as mudlarks at work, labourers dredging the River Thames for the opportunity of finding something valuable amongst the mud

Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1920 (colour Litho)
696778 Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1920 (colour Litho) by Canadian School (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In addition to large-scale immigration)

UNE BONNE ANNEE, surreal lettering (colour photo)
2800703 UNE BONNE ANNEE, surreal lettering (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: UNE BONNE ANNEE, surreal lettering)

Germans in America (colour litho)
3096827 Germans in America (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germans in America)

A Seaside Romance (chromolitho)
1107126 A Seaside Romance (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seaside Romance)

Cheap Farms and Free Homes on the Union Pacific Railroad line
DGC418688 Cheap Farms and Free Homes on the Union Pacific Railroad line, advertisement from Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (litho) by American School

Opportunities
Lucyna Łazarska ( Lucynda Lu )

Cartoon, The Mistletoe Bough (Leap Year)
Cartoon, The Mistletoe Bough -- Being Leap Year, the ladies take the initiative. Date: 1852

British Suffragettes C. 1910. From The Story Of Seventy Momentous Years, Published By Odhams Press 1937
British Suffragettes C.1910. From The Story Of Seventy Momentous Years, Published By Odhams Press 1937

Ruskin Hall, Oxford
Ruskin College, originally known as Ruskin Hall, Oxford, an independent educational institution in Oxford, England. It is named after the essayist and social critic John Ruskin (18191900)

Warden and students of Ruskin Hall, Oxford
The warden (Mr Dennis Hird M. A.) and students of Ruskin Hall, shortly after it had opened in 1899. Ruskin College, originally known as Ruskin Hall, Oxford

Patients race, Quex House garden
Four patients are seen taking part in a race in the garden of Quex House, two nurses and a lady civilian are in the background watching

Bedmaking race, Quex House garden
Three nurses are taking part in a bedmaking race, watched by Hannah Powell-Cotton (VAD Commandant) and a male civilian. The beds are positioned against the line of a tennis court marked out

Hospital Sports, Quex House garden
Patients in shirtsleeves are playing the game of trying to eating an apple hanging from a string tied to a horizontal line

Apple Bobbing, Quex House garden
Seven patients are gathered around at least one chair and some buckets. Five amused nurses are watching. The men are apple bobbing - trying to grab, using only their mouths

Lady Sarah Wilsons bomb-proof shelter at Mafeking, 1900
Lady Sarah Wilson (1865 - 1929), formerly Lady Sarah Spencer-Churchill, youngest child of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough

Poster advertising Trans-Canada Airlines -- opportunities unlimited

Unloading frozen meat from Sydney, Australia, in South West India Dock, Millwall, London. Hold of the Catania, which sailed on 28 August with nearly 120 tons of meat

American Explorer program
Young men and women sit listening as one of them plays the guitar. In the newly revised Explorer program, a Learning for Life subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America

Begging for Mercy
The Revolution provides artists with countless opportunities for tear-jerking scenes : a well- dressed lady begs for her life from two hard-faced officials

Girl in the Job Centre
A young woman wearing a belted blouson jacket and smoking a cigarette, doesn t seem interested in looking at the jobs on offer in her local Job Centre

Flying over Volcano
The aeroplane provides the scientist with unequalled opportunities for the investigation of natural phenomena

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"Embracing the Unexpected: Seizing Opportunities in Nature's Unpredictability" In a picturesque field of Lower Silesia, Poland, Bramblings find an unexpected feast amidst high water levels that prevented its harvest. These resilient birds remind us to adapt and seize opportunities even when circumstances seem unfavorable. Transporting us back to the 1870s, "King Coles Return - Home Sweet Home" captures the essence of seizing opportunities after setbacks. With pen and ink on paper, this artwork depicts resilience and determination as we navigate life's challenges. Darwin's small ground finch inspects the Galapagos giant, reminding us that even in unfamiliar territories, there are opportunities for growth and discovery. This curious bird teaches us to embrace new environments with open minds and hearts. "The Advance on Omdurman" litho transports us to a historic moment where courage meets opportunity. It reminds us that progress often requires taking bold steps forward despite uncertainties or obstacles along the way. A black-and-white photograph titled "St Johns River, from Ferry to Mouth" showcases how embracing change can lead to breathtaking experiences. Just like this river journey captures various perspectives, opening ourselves up to new possibilities can enrich our lives beyond measure. A vibrant poster advertising the Feminist Federation printed by Ceramine in Paris (1902) serves as a powerful reminder of women seizing their rights and creating opportunities for equality throughout history. It inspires all individuals to stand up for what they believe in and create positive change. With "1, 500, 000 Acres of Richest Farming Lands in the World, " we witness how fertile grounds offer endless possibilities for growth and prosperity. This image symbolizes hopefulness towards future endeavors while encouraging everyone not to shy away from exploring uncharted territories. Young women university graduates photographed in Copenhagen exemplify empowerment through education—a testament that knowledge opens doors of opportunity regardless of gender or background. They inspire others by showcasing how education paves the way for personal and societal growth.