Possessions Collection (page 4)

Manila, Capital of the Philippines, and of Spains Possessions in the East
1615541 Manila, Capital of the Philippines, and of Spains Possessions in the East, bombarded by the American Fleet under Admiral Dewey, View towards the Mouth of the River Pasig

Hackney Church
View of Hackney Church in 1750. From the 14th century the church was dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo until, in 1660, it was rededicated to Saint John the Baptist

A Wagon Train formed into a Corral on the Oregon Trail, 1869 (litho)
PNP268174 A Wagon Train formed into a Corral on the Oregon Trail, 1869 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Model of a walrus and a whistle (bone)
2578573 Model of a walrus and a whistle (bone) by Amundsen, Roald Engelbergt Gravning (1872-1928); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Norwegian, out of copyright

Mr John Bull in a Quandary or the Anticipated effects of the Railway Calls, pub
3025392 Mr John Bull in a Quandary or the Anticipated effects of the Railway Calls, pub. 1845 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Female prisoners own clothes store at Tothill Fields Prison
STC386229 Female prisoners own clothes store at Tothill Fields Prison, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes from Prison Life by Henry Mayhew and John Binny, pub

Moving In, 1837
XKL64521 Moving In, 1837 by Ruyten, Jan M. (1813-81); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright

Emigrant Party on the Road to California, illustration from California
NBY335555 Emigrant Party on the Road to California, illustration from California, its past history, its present position, its future prospects by G.A

Jean-Jacques leaves the Hermitage (gravure)
3620974 Jean-Jacques leaves the Hermitage (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Jacques leaves the Hermitage. Jean-Jacques quitte l Ermitage)

Madagascans leaving the Exposition Universelle in Paris to return home (colour litho)
2807846 Madagascans leaving the Exposition Universelle in Paris to return home (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aspects of British trade (colour litho)
3648586 Aspects of British trade (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aspects of British trade)

The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho)
2815377 The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The crisis over the scarcity of housing in Rome, a popular family expected... (colour litho)
2815101 The crisis over the scarcity of housing in Rome, a popular family expected... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eight thousand farmers near Bari invade vast expanses of land considered state-owned
2815050 Eight thousand farmers near Bari invade vast expanses of land considered state-owned, replacing the owners (colour litho) by Beltrame

The serious events of Morocco, the bombing and looting of Casa Blanca (colour litho)
2815037 The serious events of Morocco, the bombing and looting of Casa Blanca (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The serious events of Morocco)

On St. Michaels Day in Milan, the appearance of the streets (colour litho)
2814942 On St. Michaels Day in Milan, the appearance of the streets (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On St)

Mass emigration to the territory of Ontario (Canada), the new Eldorado, after the discovery... (colour litho)
2814935 Mass emigration to the territory of Ontario (Canada), the new Eldorado, after the discovery... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Very violent storms have rocked the North Atlantic (colour litho)
2778508 Very violent storms have rocked the North Atlantic (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Very violent storms have rocked the North Atlantic)

The day of adversity (engraving)
2800352 The day of adversity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The day of adversity)

Hell in the streets of Tokyo, for a formidable explosion followed by a very violent fire... (colour litho)
2808985 Hell in the streets of Tokyo, for a formidable explosion followed by a very violent fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Flooded out in Lincolnshire 1869
Extraordinary quantity of rain that fell in Britain in three weeks, causing flooding of many rivers. A family taking all their possessions including grandfather clock and farm animals to dryer lands

Also this year a strange pilgrimage took place in China, in the mountains west of Beijing (colour litho)
2778502 Also this year a strange pilgrimage took place in China, in the mountains west of Beijing (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Vanquished of Life, Arrival In Genoa Of Italian Emigrants Going Crazy In The Argentine Republic (colour litho)
2798633 The Vanquished of Life, Arrival In Genoa Of Italian Emigrants Going Crazy In The Argentine Republic (colour litho) by Beltrame

In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, in the center of China, institutes, churches, hospitals and orphanages
2777979 In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, in the center of China, institutes, churches, hospitals and orphanages... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Under the fury of the devastating cyclone (Colour Litho)
2777744 Under the fury of the devastating cyclone (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the fury of the devastating cyclone)

The sumptuous and well-protected cars of the ignominiously fugitive Bolshevik leaders... (colour litho)
2783877 The sumptuous and well-protected cars of the ignominiously fugitive Bolshevik leaders... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Dominicans leaving their monastery to the university in 1527, 1903 (oil on panel)
BFM372082 The Dominicans leaving their monastery to the university in 1527, 1903 (oil on panel) by Janssen, Peter Johann Theodor (1844-1908); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

The Sale by the Syrian Government of the goods of the Emir Faisal (1883-1923) in Damascus
CHT263041 The Sale by the Syrian Government of the goods of the Emir Faisal (1883-1923) in Damascus, illustration from Le Pelerin magazine, 20th November 1920 (colour litho) by Damblans

Encampment in the Valley of the Sacramento in 1598, illustration from California
NBY335556 Encampment in the Valley of the Sacramento in 1598, illustration from California, its past history, its present position, its future prospects by G.A

Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin, engraved by T. H. Maguire
NYH189006 Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin, engraved by T.H. Maguire, 1854 (colour litho) (see 189921) by Nicol, J (19th century) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Familles allemandes partant pour l Amerique du Nord (engraving)
2789277 Familles allemandes partant pour l Amerique du Nord (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Familles allemandes partant pour l Amerique du Nord)

Ireland. After an eviction: a scene in Mayo, 1886 (engraving)
1199893 Ireland. After an eviction: a scene in Mayo, 1886 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Jesus Christ, Render Unto Caesar (engraving)
5229048 Jesus Christ, Render Unto Caesar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ, Render Unto Caesar)

The Unfortunate Discovery, illustration from Fashionable Bores or Coolers in High
939114 The Unfortunate Discovery, illustration from Fashionable Bores or Coolers in High Life by Peter Quiz, pub. Thomas McLean, London 1824 (hand-coloured engraving) by Egerton

Saint Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving)
877247 Saint Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.4x18.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German

Mahavira gives away all his possessions and renounces the world
874168 Mahavira gives away all his possessions and renounces the world, (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 10.9 x7.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Map of British possessions in 1914 at the outbreak of WWI
3614250 Map of British possessions in 1914 at the outbreak of WWI, from The British Empire Universities Modern English Illustrated Dictionary, pub.1914 by English School

A Syce (groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses, c. 1845 (opaque w / c on paper)
3614150 A Syce (groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses, c.1845 (opaque w/c on paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50); 30.5x50.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Emigrants to North America standed at Le Havre by a shipping strike (colour litho)
3620874 Emigrants to North America standed at Le Havre by a shipping strike (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

M Angelos Sword (engraving)
3625637 M Angelos Sword (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Angelos Sword. Illustration for The Makers of Florence by Mrs Oliphant (Macmillan, 1876)

The Sad Exodus of the Finns (colour litho)
2783994 The Sad Exodus of the Finns (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sad exodus of the Finns)

The new settlers of the Fourth Shore (colour litho)
2783850 The new settlers of the Fourth Shore (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new settlers on the Fourth Shore)

At the Mont-de-Piete, Paris (colour litho)
2795619 At the Mont-de-Piete, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Mont-de-Piete, Paris)

Emigrants to North America standed at Le Havre by a shipping strike (colour litho)
2779303 Emigrants to North America standed at Le Havre by a shipping strike (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The teams assiduous action to force the Dardanelles has generated panic in Constantinople... (colour litho)
2815736 The teams assiduous action to force the Dardanelles has generated panic in Constantinople... (colour litho) by Beltrame

German submarine that sinks several English steamers in the Irish Sea, granting 10 minutes... (colour litho)
2815726 German submarine that sinks several English steamers in the Irish Sea, granting 10 minutes... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Serious situation in Albania, in front of the victorious advance of the rebels, the people from the mountains
2815667 Serious situation in Albania, in front of the victorious advance of the rebels, the people from the mountains

How need sharps ingenuity (Colour Litho)
2808926 How need sharps ingenuity (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How need sharpen ingenuity)

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Possessions: Tracing the Legacy of Empires and Individuals" Step into a bygone era as we embark on a captivating journey through time, exploring the concept of possessions. Our first stop is in the heart of the 19th century British Empire, where an intricately detailed world map unfolds before our eyes. Each stroke tells tales of conquests, colonization, and territorial ambitions. Continuing our expedition, we set sail towards the Caribbean with its vibrant colors and rich history. A map reveals how this region became a coveted possession for many European powers, shaping its destiny forever. Next on our itinerary is a railway map that crisscrosses across America's vast landscapes. Witnessing this intricate network reminds us how they are be both physical territories and intangible connections that bind nations together. Stepping into a courtroom scene, lawyers passionately advocate for their clients' possessions – tangible or otherwise. Here we witness how legal battles shape ownership rights and redefine what it means to possess something. Our voyage takes us back to 1897 when another world map unravels itself before us. This time it symbolizes not only territorial claims but also cultural exchanges and global interconnections that come with possessing knowledge about far-flung lands. Moving forward in time yet again, we encounter George Frederick Watts' masterpiece "For He Had Great Possessions. " Through his artistry, Watts explores the human desire for material wealth while questioning whether these possessions truly bring happiness or burden one's soul. Louis Leopold Boilly's painting "The Movings" transports us to 1822 France where individuals grapple with their belongings during times of transition. It serves as a poignant reminder that they can not merely objects but extensions of personal identity tied to memories and emotions. Intriguingly capturing moments from history through hand-colored etching comes "Troupes anglaises: le bagage de campagne, 1815.