Raffle Collection

Raffles Hotel, Singapore, South East Asia

Hazel Lavery in a Lucile gown for Petticoat Lane Tombola WWI
Hazel, Lady Lavery, wife of painter Sir John Lavery pictured as the artist in a tableau staged for a charity event during the First World War called Petticoat Lane

Taxi cab in front of the Raffles Hotel, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Dublin Derby Sweep Draw, Imagined in 1066
Cartoon by Heath Robinson, depicting the draw for the Dublin Derby Sweep as it might have happened in 1066. Date: 1933

No. 4: Chinese boys playing a raffle game, from the series "Children Say This is... c. 1791
No. 4: Chinese boys playing a raffle game, from the series " Children Say This is Japan! and Imitate the Games They See in Picturebooks (Yodo iu koitsu wa Nippon)

Die-Sinker (engraving)
2801965 Die-Sinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die-Sinker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose), 1837 (oil on mahogany)
3493186 The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose), 1837 (oil on mahogany) by Mount, William Sidney (1807-68); 43.2x58.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: An impromptu lottery)

The Bookshop and Lottery Agency of Jan de Groot in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam
3545929 The Bookshop and Lottery Agency of Jan de Groot in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam, 1779 (oil on canvas) by Ouwater, Isaak (1750-93); 38.5x33.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Antiques bazaar
LLM460531 Antiques bazaar by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiques bazaar. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880)

The raffle for the watch (engraving)
602597 The raffle for the watch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The raffle for the watch); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Scenes of Parisian life (engraving)
3627317 Scenes of Parisian life (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of Parisian life)

Sketches of Christmas (engraving)
2772519 Sketches of Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Christmas)

A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C. Hersey (b / w photo)
2639463 A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C. Hersey (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C
2639462 A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C. Hersey, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Birmingham Press Club Ball, 30th November 1973. Lucky dip at the tombola as Mrs Barbara James of Studley, fishes for her prize at the Birmingham Press Ball at the Mayfair Suite, Birmingham

Television duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly otherwise known as Ant & Dec Dec pictured with his brother, father Dermot Donnelly

Fund raising Kirkburton youngsters Hayley Morgan and Vicki Hallan hand £112
Fund raising Kirkburton youngsters Hayley Morgan and Vicki Hallan hand £ 112.51 to Mrs Vivienne Pool of Candlelighter, the charity that helps children with cancer

Derrick De Marney, Sybil Thorndike, Rosamund John, Ellen Pollock and Margaret Rawlings with Edith Evans pulling the raffle at the Equity meeting held at the Wyndhams Theatre 25th May 1952

GAMBLING RAFFLE 1842
The result of a raffle is eagerly awaited by a group of men. Date: 1842

The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose), 1837. Creator: William Sidney Mount
The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose), 1837

Bookshop Lottery Agency Jan de Groot Kalverstraat
The Bookshop and Lottery Agency or Jan de Groot in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam, The Jan de Groots bookstore and lottery office in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam

Skyline of Singapore Central Business District and Raffles Place, Singapore
The Central Area surrounds the banks of the Singapore River and Marina Bay where the first settlements on the island were established shortly after the arrival of Raffles in 1819

Aerial View of Singapore River, Marina Bay and Raffles Quay, Singapore
The Central Area surrounds the banks of the Singapore River and Marina Bay where the first settlements on the island were established shortly after the arrival of Raffles in 1819

Raffle tickets at a childs themed party, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

THOMAS STAMFORD RAFFLES (1781-1826). British colonial administrator and founder of Singapore. Oil on canvas, 1817, by George Francis Joseph

Basket of fruit raffled at the charity dance in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

JIMENEZ ARANDA, Jos頨1837-1903). The raffle
JIMENEZ ARANDA, Jos頨 1837-1903). The raffle of the saint. 1878. Costumbrism. Oil on canvas

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, 1861. American Home Scenes. Social activities in the American North and South on the eve of the Civil War. Wood engraving, American, 1861

THOMAS RAFFLES (1788-1863). English clergyman. Stipple engraving, English, 1822

CHRISTMAS PARTY, 1853. Christmas party at the Goose Club. Wood engraving, English, 1853

SIR THOMAS S. RAFFLES (1781-1826). Thomas Stamford Raffles. English colonial administrator and founder of Singapore. Line and stipple engraving, 1834, by William Home Lizars

GOOSE CLUB
A Goose Club - the raffle for a goose - drawing the winning number

Two men enjoying a drink on balcony of Raffles Hotel, Colonial District, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sir Stamford Raffles statue and travellers palm at Raffles Landing Site on North Boat Quay of River with skyscrapers of Raffles Place in downtown Central Business District beyond, Marine Parade

Sir Stamford Raffles statue at Raffles Landing Site on North Boat Quay of River, with skyscraper of downtown Central Business District beyond, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Original bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles cast in 1887 in front of Victoria Theatre built in 1862, Civic District, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Victoria Theatre built in 1862, Concert Hall national monument, with bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles cast in 1887, Civic District, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Raffles at Empress Place, Singapore River, Singapore, Asia

Raffles statue, River Pier, Singapore, Asia

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"Step into the world of chance and excitement with raffles. From the iconic Raffles Hotel to historical events like Hazel Lavery's stunning Lucile gown for Petticoat Lane Tombola during WWI, raffles have always captivated us. Picture a bustling scene in front of Raffles Hotel, with a taxi cab waiting as eager participants gather for their shot at luck. Even back in 1066, the Dublin Derby Sweep Draw sparked imaginations and dreams. In Belgium during 1915, amidst hardship and hunger, a colorful litho depicts locals eagerly participating in a raffle to brighten their spirits. Traveling back further in time to c. 1791 Japan, we witness Chinese boys engrossed in playing a raffle game - proving that this form of entertainment has transcended borders throughout history. The artistry involved is evident through an exquisite die-sinker engraving capturing the essence of this beloved tradition. Fast forward to 1837 when "The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose)" painting on mahogany showcases how even everyday objects can become prizes worth vying for. Jan de Groot's Bookshop and Lottery Agency in Amsterdam offers another glimpse into how raffles have been integrated into daily life over centuries. Antiques bazaars come alive with anticipation as collectors hunt for hidden treasures through thrilling raffle draws. And who could forget La Loteria Nacional? An oil on canvas masterpiece from 1861-67 transports us to Spain where buying tickets becomes an event filled with hope and possibility. Finally, an enchanting engraving portrays people gathering around anxiously awaiting the outcome of "The Raffle for the Watch. " Whether it be grand or humble prizes, across cultures and eras, one thing remains constant - our fascination with taking chances and dreaming big through raffles.