Proposal Collection

A Young Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) photographed in 1906 at the age of 32, while he held the post of Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies

Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904
Illustration showing a proposal for a barrage of dams and locks, across the River Thames, from Gravesend to Tilbury, 1904. This proposal was suggested by T.W. Barber and J

The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching)
XCF290984 The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Proposal on a leap year
A woman proposing to her boyfriend on Valentines Day during a leap year - the only occasion by tradition that this is allowed !

Marriage proposal
Engraving showing a young man on his knees kissing a young womans hand, possibly during a marriage proposal. The image originally accompanied a story called Blind Love in the ILN, by Wilkie Collins

Miss Edith Day in Irene by Kate Carew
Irene Day, caricatured by Kate Carew in the play Irene playing at the Empire Theatre, London in 1920. Date: 1920

A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving)
XCF22519 A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Regent)

Trysting Time is Kissing Time by Wilton Williams
Two 18th century lovers kiss on a balcony under a starry sky

Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1869 (engraving)
5616421 Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616420 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616345 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, It's not a favor, it's only fair
FLO4691552 Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, It's not a favor, it's only fair

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616418 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616415 Illustration depicting the acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert Hooke's proposal for an aerial telegraph (engraving)
5616548 Robert Hooke's proposal for an aerial telegraph (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting Robert Hooke's proposal for an aerial telegraph)

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage
5616424 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the acceptance of a proposal for marriage. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting an interrupted proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616419 Illustration depicting an interrupted proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A friend helping
5616426 A friend helping; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a friend helping a friend write a proposal. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration celebrating the leap year ,the time when it was acceptable for women to propose marriage to men
5616416 Illustration celebrating the leap year ,the time when it was acceptable for women to propose marriage to men, 1888 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving)
5616320 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (lithograph)
5616319 The acceptation of a proposal for marriage, 1884 (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

No Idea
Rockas Kane

Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Alternate Title: Heirathsantrage. An offer of marriage

Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Creator: Gilks
Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Humorous vignettes depicting a tradition, known as Bachelor's Day or Ladies Privilege

Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Wedding Proposals, 1780. Alternate Title: Heirathsantrage. An offer of marriage

The Proposal, 1876. Creator: Alexander Fraser the Younger
The Proposal, 1876

Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Latinus Offering his Daughter Lavinia to Aeneas in Matrimony, 1753-1754

Portrait of Larry Clinton and Betty George, Copacabana(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

'A Story without Words -- A Proposal of Marriage, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'A Story without Words -- A Proposal of Marriage, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Portrait of Larry Clinton and Betty George, Copacabana(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7ème arrondissement : La demande... 1876. Creator: Emile Levy
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7eme arrondissement : La demande. Le mariage. La famille. 1876. Proposal, Marriage, Family

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7ème arrondissement : La demande... 1876. Creator: Emile Levy
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages la mairie du 7eme arrondissement : La demande. Le mariage. La famille. 1876. Proposal

A Rejected Address, 1854 Creator: George Cruikshank
A Rejected Address, 1854 From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

'Pictures of the Year - V. "Accepted", after J Haynes-Williams, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Pictures of the Year - V. "Accepted", after J Haynes-Williams, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

The marriage proposal, 1839. Creator: Jean Alphonse Roehn
The marriage proposal, 1839

The Proposition, plate six from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
The Proposition, plate six from A Life, 1884

The Proposition, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
The Proposition, from A Life, 1884

Miss Leap Year: Belinda Penelope seen here proposing to boyfriend holding a gun. February 1964

Tango Dancer
Adnan Mahmutovic

Painting from a set of four illustrations for a poem about courtship (w/c on paper) (see also 423487-88)
BCC423489 Painting from a set of four illustrations for a poem about courtship (w/c on paper) (see also 423487-88) by Stelletsky (Stelletskij)

Honeymoon couples dinner at private luxury romantic dinner on tropical beach in Maldives. Seaside sea view, amazing island shore with red heart shape

Comic postcard, Vegetable love, The Allotment Love Letter Date: 20th century

An Embarrassing Moment by John Gilbert Date: C. 1860
An Embarrassing Moment by John Gilbert Date: C.1860

Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress 49-0231 (msn 16249). The second B-52, initially ordered as an XB-52 and made the first B-52 flight on 15 April 1952, due to XB-52 49-230 having a hydraulic snag

Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator
Marie Louise Archiduchesse d Autriche Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), Archduchess of Austria, Empress of the French

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"A Young Winston Churchill presenting his Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904: A visionary leader with an ambitious plan to harness the power of the river. " "The Interview or Miss out of her Teens, 1816 (colour etching): A charming scene where a hopeful suitor nervously presents his proposal to win the heart of a young lady coming of age. " "Leap Year Special: Love takes a leap as couples embrace the tradition and seize the opportunity to make their long-awaited marriage proposals on this rare day. " "When love finds its voice: Witnessing the magic as one soul gathers courage and pours out their heart in an unforgettable marriage proposal. " "Miss Edith Day in Irene by Kate Carew: The stage is set for romance as Miss Edith Day captivates hearts while accepting a heartfelt proposal amidst applause and admiration. " "A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving): An enchanting moment frozen in time when two souls exchange vows through an intricately crafted token symbolizing their eternal love. " "Rich Woman fishes for suitors: In a world turned upside down, watch as wealth becomes irrelevant when true love prevails over material possessions in this captivating tale of courtship. " "Trysting Time is Kissing Time by Wilton Williams: Amidst blooming flowers and whispered promises, lovers find solace in stolen moments that lead to life-changing proposals filled with hope and passion. " "The Proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York: Unveiling architectural marvels alongside breathtaking views - witness how dreams take shape through grand gestures like proposing at this iconic landmark. " "Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth: Royalty meets romance as Queen Mary herself stumbles upon an unexpected proposal between Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth – proving that even monarchs are not immune to love's surprises. " "A Thatched Cottage Proposal in Woldsea.