Proving Collection

Princess and the Pea
I have scarcely closed my eyes all night, complains the princess, proving that she is a REAL princess, so sensitive that single a pea beneath her mattress keeps her awake

Lady Jumps Fence
A lady and her horse jump a wall, proving that even riding side-saddle a woman can match a man

Nicholas II with his staff
Tsar Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, shown with his staff on the Eastern front. Nicholas dismissed Grand Duke Nicholas in 1915

Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster O- 21349
United States Army - Cessna O-2A-CE Super Skymaster O- 21349 (msn 337M-0055, ex USAF 67-21349, ex US Navy 721349). Operated by the US Army out of Yuma Proving Ground at Laguna AAF, Arizona

Killing Birds of Paradise, New Guinea, 1908 (print)
540940 Killing Birds of Paradise, New Guinea, 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: The European hunter has a gun)

Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, proving his stature is no impediment on his ability to rule by killing a lion
5229146 Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, proving his stature is no impediment on his ability to rule by killing a lion (engraving) by English School

David showing to Saul a piece of his clothes, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte
REV326559 David showing to Saul a piece of his clothes, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Requirements for proving the death of a stockholder (engraving)
604681 Requirements for proving the death of a stockholder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England)

Canadian Sketches, Calgary to Fort Macleod (engraving)
1616661 Canadian Sketches, Calgary to Fort Macleod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian Sketches, Calgary to Fort Macleod)

The Verification of the True Cross, c. 1452-59 (fresco) (detail)
LEE241050 The Verification of the True Cross, c.1452-59 (fresco) (detail) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Basilica San Francesco, Arezzo, Tuscany

Firing a Krupp gun to test it (b / w photo)
3642087 Firing a Krupp gun to test it (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Krupp gun to test it)

Proving a man to be transparent (b / w photo)
3652403 Proving a man to be transparent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proving a man to be transparent)

The Verification of the True Cross, completed 1464 (fresco) (detail)
LEE241048 The Verification of the True Cross, completed 1464 (fresco) (detail) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Basilica San Francesco, Arezzo, Tuscany

Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho)
6013410 Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood-engraving tools and processes)

The Verification of the True Cross, completed 1464 (fresco)
BEN55432 The Verification of the True Cross, completed 1464 (fresco) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Basilica San Francesco, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

A "Thirst"or "Sun", Dance by Cree Indians, North West Canada (engraving)
1055158 A " Thirst" or " Sun", Dance by Cree Indians, North West Canada (engraving) by English School

Home for Lost and Starving Dogs, Battersea (engraving)
1059350 Home for Lost and Starving Dogs, Battersea (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home for Lost and Starving Dogs, Battersea)

At the Dairy Show, Islington (engraving)
1046179 At the Dairy Show, Islington (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Dairy Show, Islington)

United States Air Force - Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
United States Air Force - Convair F-102A-25-CO Delta Dagger 53-1817, of Air Proving Ground Command. This photo shows the original short fin fitted to the proto Types and first 66 production aircraft

This Austrian cart is being hauled by bullocks
Two bullocks pulling a cart alongside the Save. The soldier, from Austria, cracks his whip to keep the animals moving. Date: 1916

KON-TIKI MUSEUM
The famous raft the Kon-Tiki, at the museum in Oslo. Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific (1947), proving that Polynesian settlers could have sailed from Polynesia to Peru. Date: 1960s

Ufos / White Sands
During a missile test at White Sands proving ground, New Mexico, a missile is paced by two inquisitive UFOs Date: 10 June 1949

Concorde 206 G-BOa during its first visit to Las Vegas
Concorde 206, G-BOa, during its first visit to Las Vegas during successful Braniff proving trials from 10-14 December 1978. Date: 1978

De Havilland DH 89 Dominie used by the US Army Air Force, who also used Mosquitos, proving that lend-lease worked both ways

Moses Aaron Pharaoh Allegory Dinteville Family
Artokoloro

Standard-built Handley Page O / 400, 62448, during trials
Standard-built Handley Page O/400, 62448, during trials by the US Air Service over Aberdeen, Maryland, proving range with a 4, 000lb bomb in September 1921

Blackburn B-24 Skua II L2885
Blackburn B-24 Skua II, L2885, was used by the Bristol Aeroplane Co for engine proving. It is seen here with a Bristol Perseus XII radial

de Havilland DH98 Mosquito FBVI RS625
Blackburn B-24 Skua II, L2885, was used by the Bristol Aeroplane Co for engine proving

The Martin Viking first US-designed high-altitude research r
The first US-designed high-altitude research rocket, the Martin Viking is launched, 3 May 1949, at the White Sands Proving Grounds, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Date: 1949

Franklins kite experiment, c1752. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, statesman, diplomat, author, printer and publisher

Killing Birds of Paradise, New Guinea, 1908. The European hunter has a gun, while the native is proving himself proficient with his bow and arrow

Cheshire Muck Heap
Farmers Gold - a muck heap on a farm in Cheshire, England, proving that where theres muck, theres brass ! Date: 1960s

Native pre-marital rite - Jakarta (Indonesia)
A native girl of Jakarta (Indonesia) straddling a specially-designed wooden mounting block draped with a white cloth in order to catch the blood

The Terra Nova, 1903
Photograph of the three-masted barque, Terra Nova, taken in 1903 when she was setting out for the Antarctic to try to find and help the Discovery expedition

James Augustus Grant (1827-1892)
Engraving showing Captain James Augustus Grant, the Scottish soldier and explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 John Hanning Speke

John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant speaking at the
Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) (standing, left) and Captain James Augustus Grant (1827-1892) (standing, right) being welcomed at the Royal Geographical Society, London

Waganda Band, 1860 s
Engraving showing a group of the Waganda, or Baganda, people of south-central Uganda playing musical instruments, early 1860 s

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864)
Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke, the English explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 Speke and James Augustus Grant led an expedition to find the source of the Nile; finally

Popular Delight
There is widespread delight in France when Dreyfus is found guilty for the second time, proving that the military have been right all the time

FAIREY SWORDFISH
Best known of British naval aircraft, this torpedo bomber is in active service until the end of WW2, proving more effi- -cient than more up-to-date aircraft meant to replace it

Flettners Rotor Ship 3
Anton Flettners rotor-driven steamship Baden-Baden en route to New York, proving her viability if not her superior efficiency : she will sink in a storm in 1931

Sprats / Cries of London
Selling Sprats as big as herrings! in a market place, all alive-O presumably proving their freshness

Crinoline Prevents Kiss
Adolphus is foiled in his attempts to obtain a kiss from his beloved. The new fashion is proving a barrier to matrimony and intimacy between the sexes

RATION BOOK 1953 - 1954
A Ministry of Food Ration Book, proving that rationing lasted in Britain for several years after World War Two ended in 1945

Girl with Dog / J Lawson
A little girl plays with her building blocks which tumble to the floor, proving that construction should be left to the boys

Showgirl Schychowa 1929
Mademoiselle Irina Schychowa of the Folies Bergere, lifting her leg with her hand and proving her suppleness as a dancer

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"Unveiling the Truth: A Journey through Time and Space" In a world full of mysteries, some go to great lengths to prove their worth. Just like the Princess and the Pea, who proved her royal bloodline with an undeniable sensitivity. Or the daring Lady who defied expectations by effortlessly jumping over fences. Even Nicholas II, surrounded by his loyal staff, sought ways to prove his leadership skills in turbulent times. And high above in the skies, the Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster O-21349 soared as it provided evidence from unknown realms - UFOs spotted at White Sands. But proving oneself often requires more than just physical feats. In New Guinea back in 1908, explorers embarked on a mission to document nature's wonders while inadvertently killing Birds of Paradise – a bittersweet quest for knowledge. Centuries earlier, Pepin the Short shattered doubts about his ability to rule as King of Franks when he fearlessly took down a lion. His stature was no impediment; he proved that true power comes from within. Sometimes proof lies in unexpected encounters. David showed Saul a piece of his clothes as evidence of loyalty and bravery during biblical times – captured beautifully in an illustration from L Histoire Sainte catechism published late 19th century Paris. And then there are historical events that leave lasting imprints on our collective memory. The Verification of the True Cross showcased Heraclius' victory and Chosroes' execution in 628 AD through stunning frescoes completed post-restoration in 1464 – solidifying faith through visual storytelling. Not all proofs are grandiose; even mundane matters require verification. Engravings depicting requirements for proving stockholder deaths remind us that meticulousness is essential even in everyday affairs. Lastly, Canadian Sketches take us on a journey from Calgary to Fort Macleod where landscapes become proof of the country's vast beauty and untamed wilderness.