Prove Collection

Stag and his Reflection
THE STAG SEEING HIMSELF IN THE WATER: A stag admires his antlers in a stream, and considers his legs not worthy but when he has to outrun a foe his legs prove more useful

Dutch Witch Trial C17
Trying a suspect for witchcraft in Holland : she is being weighed on a balance, but what that is supposed to prove I can t tell you

Religion / Egypt / Menqet 2
The provider of food for the living and the dead - she holds two pots to prove it

Battle of Hastings 1066
BATTLE OF HASTINGS The Norman horseman prove too much for the English foot soldiers

Troublesome Youngsters
Young and inexperienced racehorses prove a handful for their jockeys before the start

Chinese map of the world dated 1763, claiming to be a reproduction of a 1418 map of Zheng He's (1371-1433)
528025 Chinese map of the world dated 1763, claiming to be a reproduction of a 1418 map of Zheng He's (1371-1433) voyages and to prove that Zheng He sailed both to Australia and the Americas

A Tale of a Snake (engraving)
1047625 A Tale of a Snake (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of a Snake)

The Lord Mayors Show, 1902 (engraving)
1601239 The Lord Mayors Show, 1902 (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Show, 1902, Humours of the Annual Civic Pageant)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "It was yet early in the morning, at which time the sunbeams did not prove so
6008319 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " It was yet early in the morning, at which time the sunbeams did not prove so offensive" (engraving) by Dore

St George and St Michael (engraving)
1053567 St George and St Michael (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St George and St Michael)

Engaged ! - and with a ring to prove it ! Date: 1913

Grouse-Driving Extraordinary (engraving)
1044383 Grouse-Driving Extraordinary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grouse-Driving Extraordinary)

A Golfing Travellers Tale (litho)
1039357 A Golfing Travellers Tale (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Golfing Travellers Tale)

Plate B from the Disparates : Punctual Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)
Plate B from the Disparates :Punctual Folly, ca. 1816-23 (published before 1877)

EGYPTIAN INITIATION
In Ancient Egypt, candidates for the priesthood are subjected to a series of ordeals to prove their suitability Date: BC

BUBONIC PLAGUE
Desgenettes, chief medical officer with Napoleons Egyptian expedition, inoculates himself with bubonic plague to prove it can be successfully treated Date: 1799

BUT IS IT MINE ?
- Yes, very nice - but whats to prove its mine ? Date: 1909

Vestal virgin Tuccia carries water colander prove
Vestal virgin Tuccia carries water in a colander to prove her innocence, The Vestal virgin Tuccia, by the river Tiber who is portrayed by a river god

Chinese map of the world dated 1763, claiming to be a reproduction of a 1418 map of Zheng He s
Chinese map of the world dated 1763, claiming to be a reproduction of a 1418 map of Zheng Hes (1371-1433) voyages and to prove that Zheng He sailed both to Australia and the Americas

Anti-Suffrage Cartoon Leap Year Proposal
A dis-shevelled suffragette with a hammer and a bag of stones appeals to John Bull. Militant suffragette - I have smacked policemen, broken windows, assaulted ministers, broken up meetings

London Foundling Hospital - Tokens
Some example of the tokens left with children deposited at Londons Foundling Hospital. They allowed parents to prove their connection with their child if ever required to do so

Yakovlev Yak-3 -first flown in April 1940, the Yak-3 and-9 fighters were to prove some of the most successful of World War 2

WWI Poster, American war loan
Are you 100% American? Prove it! Buy US Government Bonds, Third Liberty Loan. Date: 1918

Suffragette Christmas Cracker
Rather Masculine Looking suffragette waving an umbrella proclaims, When a Voter I shall be Proof against all Bribery. Nor shall Vile Corruption prove of Avail. I ll Vote - for love

Addressing a Parcel
If you have occasion to write an address on a parcel, it will prove much easier and less prone to error if it is written in pencil first. Date: 1940s

Suffragette I ve got a Voter. Young woman, perched upon a sofa declares, I don t want a vote, I ve got a Voter. A man of course and to prove it, his pipe and tobacco jar lay beside her

Whittington Stone
The milestone at which Richard Whittington turned back towards London where he would become Lord Mayor. The story must be true, because here is the stone to prove it ! Date: circa 1400

Alexandre Lenoir 2
ALEXANDRE LENOIR French archeologist, with ancient carvings to prove it, and a lyre (?) and palette as evidence of his artistic talents. Date: 1762 - 1839

Songs Love Tyrant I prove 1822 Soft ground etching
Artokoloro

Judah and Tamar, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Phaethon asks his father if he could ride in his wagon, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Jean Baptiste von Helmont (1579-1644). Belgian physician and chemist. Helmont recognised that there are more gases than just air, and claimed to have coined the word gas

These Soldiers Go Up in the Air to Prove They Can Take It, Camp Hood, Texas
View of two soldiers in a jeep jumping the vehicle into the air in a field

The world famous self-liberator, Houdini the supreme ruler of mystery will present a grand magical revue in which he will prove himself to be the greatest mystifier that history chronicles which will

Poster, To the Women of Britain. Some of your menfolk are holding back on your account. Won t you prove your love for your Country by persuading them to go? circa 1915

The Only Way
A man who finds he is being mocked by his contemporaries after a day of golf. He secretly goes back on to the golf course at night to prove he can play and complete the course

Ancient German Duel
One-to-one combats are a way for ancient Germans to settle disputes and at the same time prove their prowess

ROBIN HOODs BAY 1940S
Idiosyncratic coastal village in North Yorkshire, with a history of smuggling, but little to prove the myth that Robin Hood kept a boat in the bay to make a quick sea escape

German Tank in Snow
A German tank in the snow- covered Russian countryside. The caption claims that the Germans are successful in all weathers, but events were to prove otherwise

Bathing in the Fleet R
Londoners bathing in the Fleet River : Here strip my Children, here at once leap in, Here prove who best can dash thro thick and thin

Pony Express in Peril
Theres a lot of Indian country between the Missouri and San Francisco, and a short-cut through a native American burial ground could prove a fatal misjudgment

Game / Stella / Petits Feux
Les Petits Feux: a group of little boys line up to take their turn jumping over a fire, just to prove how brave they are

Caproni Ca-90
The worlds largest landplane (for the time being) this six engine heavy bomber will never have the chance to prove its worth, being obsolete by the next time Italy goes to war

Birth of Baby - Mine?
A proud mother holds up her new baby. Her husbands response is: " Yes, very nice, but whats to prove its mine?"

Cooking on the Moon may prove a problem to astronauts, but perhaps solar heating could provide the power ?

The Louvre, Paris
At some stage someone thought of renaming the Louvre the Musee Napoleon - hence the caption. But we are in the Louvre, and heres the Venus de Milo to prove it

Desgenettes in Egypt
Desgenettes, chief medical officer with Napoleons Egyptian expedition, inoculates himself with bubonic plague to prove it can be successfully treated

Luther Says Goodbye
MARTIN LUTHER says goodbye to his family as he sets out on what will prove to be his last journey, to Eisleben, on 23 January. Even the dog is sorry to see him leave

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"Proving the Unseen: A Journey through History and Art" Step back in time to the Dutch Witch Trial of the 17th century, where innocent lives were at stake as they desperately tried to prove their innocence. Witness the Battle of Hastings in 1066, a pivotal moment that proved William the Conqueror's claim to the English throne. Reflect on "The Stag and his Reflection, " a fable reminding us how our desires can cloud our judgment, proving that sometimes less is more. Explore religion in ancient Egypt with Menqet 2, an intriguing deity whose existence proves the diverse beliefs of this ancient civilization. Discover troublesome youngsters throughout history who constantly tested societal norms, proving that rebellion has always been part of human nature. Uncover an anti-suffrage cartoon from Leap Year Proposal era, showcasing opposing views on women's rights and challenging society to prove its stance. Marvel at Yakovlev Yak-3, first flown in April 1940. This remarkable aircraft proved Soviet engineering prowess during World War II. Delve into "A Tale of a Snake, " an engraving depicting a captivating story where appearances can be deceiving. Proof lies beyond what meets the eye. Immerse yourself in The Lord Mayors Show of 1902 through an enchanting engraving capturing London's grandeur and pomp. An event that proves tradition endures. Join Don Quixote on his early morning quest as Gustave Doré illustrates how even sunlight can be offensive when proven by one's perspective. Witness St George and St Michael battling evil forces together – their unwavering faith proves that unity conquers all challenges we face today. Travel back to 1913 with an engagement announcement - love triumphs. A ring serves as tangible proof for two souls embarking on a lifelong journey together.