Possessions Collection (page 5)

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)

The Unique Emigration Of These Gods, The Arrival And Departure Of Southern Emigrants From... (colour litho)
2798418 The Unique Emigration Of These Gods, The Arrival And Departure Of Southern Emigrants From... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Digger on the Tramp, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson
619578 Digger on the Tramp, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879 (engraving) by Australian School

When one has to go... caricature of a visit to the Mont de Piete
CHT178718 When one has to go... caricature of a visit to the Mont de Piete pawnbrokers, 1822 (colour litho) by Feuchere, (fl.1822) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Victims of burglaries trying to identify their stolen property at Kings Cross Road Police Station, London
5216776 Victims of burglaries trying to identify their stolen property at Kings Cross Road Police Station, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Henry VIII, Plundering the Churches and Monasteries of their Possessions (engraving)
1090831 Henry VIII, Plundering the Churches and Monasteries of their Possessions (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII)

Blind Eagerness Only disappoints (coloured engraving)
979172 Blind Eagerness Only disappoints (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Eagerness Only disappoints.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Book VII of Les Confessions de Jean-Jacques Rousseau (gravure)
3620959 Illustration for Book VII of Les Confessions de Jean-Jacques Rousseau (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The events of the Italo-Turkish War, arrival in Naples of Italians, especially workers... (colour litho)
2808483 The events of the Italo-Turkish War, arrival in Naples of Italians, especially workers... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A town near Messina destroyed almost entirely by a violent storm (colour litho)
2814869 A town near Messina destroyed almost entirely by a violent storm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Police confronting movers helping tenants to move out of their lodgings without paying the rent in Paris (colour litho)
2779764 Police confronting movers helping tenants to move out of their lodgings without paying the rent in Paris (colour litho) by French School

The attack on a caravan (colour litho)
2778409 The attack on a caravan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack on a caravan)

On the march west of Udine (b / w photo)
STC406159 On the march west of Udine (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: mounds of abandoned clothes on the roadside; offensive troops march toward)

Pair of glasses and pipe belonging to Claude Monet (1840-1926) 19th-20th century (photo)
MMT223882 Pair of glasses and pipe belonging to Claude Monet (1840-1926) 19th-20th century (photo) by French School; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

German railway workers expelled from the Ruhr for participating in the campaign of civil disobedience during the French
6000251 German railway workers expelled from the Ruhr for participating in the campaign of civil disobedience during the French occupation

The polar chronometer of HMS Erebus, used by Captain Ross on the voyage to the Antarctic
2578569 The polar chronometer of HMS Erebus, used by Captain Ross on the voyage to the Antarctic in 1839-43 (wood & brass) by English School

Aspects of British trade (colour litho)
3648585 Aspects of British trade (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aspects of British trade)

Villagers fleeing their homes after an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy (colour litho)
3097589 Villagers fleeing their homes after an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX reproaches his sister Hombeline for her attachment to material possessions. Below : Clairvaux Abbey Date: 1090 - 1153

Loading baggage onto a Channel steamer - the passengers watch with apprehension as their precious possessions are hoisted aboard... Date: 1897

Esau and his family parting ways with Jacob (Esau con le mogli figli e sostanze si separa dal fratello Giacobbe), 1743-63. After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglion

Departure of David the Shepherd from the House of His Father (Partenza di David pastore dalla casa paterna), 1743-63. After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Laban searching for idols among Jacobs possessions, ca. 1635-40

DOMESTIC COMMUNISM
COMMUNISM IN THE HOME The servants share the familys clothes and possessions, the ladies take part in the housework... Date: 1850

CHILDREN MALTREATED
Children from German-occupied France, transported to Holland, travel without food, in unheated carriages, family photos and other possessions taken from them Date: March 1917

FLOODING IN HOLLAND / 1861
Scene of flooding in Holland after the bursting of the dyke at Bommellerwaard; villagers struggle to rescue cattle and possessions from the rising waters Date: 1861

MAP / EUROPE / FRANCE 12C
Map of France showing English possessions between 1165 and 1453. Date: 12th-15th century

World Map - 1897
Map of the world showing British Empire possessions Date: 1897

FLOODS AT NIEUWaL 1861
A scene of flooding at Nieuwaal in Holland - a few possessions have been rescued from flooded homes Date: 1861

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, Homeless lady sitting on a pavement bench beside a road with a bus passing and her possessions in a supermarket trolley beside her

Migrants, 1780-1827. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Migrants, 1780-1827

Grandmothers Treasures by W Holyoake Date: 1873

The State of Ireland: An Evicted Family Near Errismore, c1880. Creator: Unknown
The State of Ireland: An Evicted Family Near Errismore, c1880. A woman and child sit huddled with their possessions after being thrown out of their home

Blücher takes possession of Napoleons medals and hat after... Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936)
Blucher takes possession of Napoleons medals and hat after the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Blucher Empfangt Orden Und Hut Napoleons Nach Der Schlacht Bei Waterloo, 18 Juni 1815

Map Showing The French Dominions Of Henry Ii. Illustrated Easy Stories From English History

A Poule de Luxe relaxing on the seashore
A well-provided-for woman relaxing by the sea with EVERYTHING she could ever want from a hairdryer to an inflatable crocodile

Ground Floor Bedsit - Oxford - Victorian
Ground Floor Bedsit - 20 Marlborough Road, Oxford - Extremely cluttered Victorian interior including brass bed, piano and multiple clocks! Date: 1897

The British Empire, 1897. British possessions shaded or underlined. Views of the principal Colonial towns are given on subsequent pages. Egypt under British occupation since 1882

The Polish emigrant exodus, early 20th century

Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, New York City, USA, c1905. Ellis Island served as the main immigration point for the US from 1892-1943, processing some 20 million immigrants

A move in Slumopolis, London, c1901 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

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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.