State Collection (page 100)

"Church and state - No Union Upon Any Terms. "Political cartoon from the United States of America published
" Church and state - No Union Upon Any Terms." Political cartoon from the United States of America published in Harpers Weekly, February 25, 1871, defending secularism

King Luis I of Portugal and his wife Maria Pia of Savoy, during their visit to Madrid, Spain in 1887. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784 - 1854. Lieutenant Governor of British Honduras (1814-1822), Van Diemens Land (now the State of Tasmania)

Victorian Stereoview card from circa 1900 for viewing thought a stereoscope. South African War, also called Boer War, Second Boer War, or Anglo-Boer War; to Afrikaners

Jean Baptiste Colbert, 1619-1683. French controller general of finance from 1665 and secretary of state for the navy from 1668 under Louis XIV. After a contemporary engraving

Coyote standing in a field brush looking at camera through the falling snow, YNP, USA
Lone coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the middle of a field of brush looking at camera through the falling snow; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Sunrise burns off early morning fog in the forest along Skyline Drive, part of the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia

Autumn morning mist shrouds the Shenandoah Mountains in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia

John Milton Hay, 1838 - 1905. American statesman, 37th United States Secretary of State, author, poet and biographer. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Hannibal Barca, 247 - c. 183 / 181 BC. Military commander and general of the Phoenician-Canaanite state of Ancient
Hannibal Barca, 247 - c.183/181 BC. Military commander and general of the Phoenician-Canaanite state of Ancient Carthage. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Deserted garage and gas station in Utah off Interstate 15
Deserted Garage and gas station in Utah off Interstate 15

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"States of Deception: From Tides to Monarchs, Exploring the Varied Realities" Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide - Nature's clever camouflage at play. HRH Queen Elizabeth II - A symbol of strength and continuity in a changing world. THE QE2 - An iconic vessel that sailed through different states of time and luxury. Grandstand at Saratoga Race Course, NY State, USA - Witnessing thrilling moments amidst a sea of anticipation. Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Where dreams are forged on the field and pride fills every state of mind. Queen Elizabeth II and the Kennedys - A historic encounter that bridged nations across statesmanship and diplomacy. Long Live Estonia - Celebrating resilience as this Baltic nation thrives in its independent statehood. Mauna Loa Volcano - Hawaiian Islands, USA: The fiery force shaping an ever-changing landscape in constant flux between dormant and active states. Gillray / Anglo-French – Unveiling political satire from two contrasting perspectives during times when national boundaries were being redrawn or reinforced. Starting Post, Saratoga Race Course, NY State, USA – The epicenter where hopes ignite into full gallop towards victory or defeat with each race's starting gun. US Minnesota: Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior – Guiding ships safely through treacherous waters while standing tall as a beacon for maritime history. In this diverse tapestry we call life, these glimpses into various "states" remind us that change is inevitable.