Suppose Collection

Flat Earth map of the world showing it to be a plane
A MAP OF THE WORLD SHOWING IT TO BE A PLANE - and those of us who suppose it to be a globe are clearly mistaken. Date: 1893

Piccadilly Circus 1928
More changes to the traffic layout at Piccadilly Circus - work in progress round the Eros statue, which I suppose is somewhere behind the hoardings. Date: 1928

The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832
527785 The Man Wot pays the Taxes' An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. 'In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have

Suppose we found snow fairies there, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

In case they wanted us to play! by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

And make big snowballs all the day, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Suppose we went, Just you and I, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

We d go as near them as we dare, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

To where the mountains touch the sky, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Suppose! by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

First Person Singular (engraving)
1041166 First Person Singular (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Person Singular)

Cogoleto, village de la riviere de Genes, Lieu ou l on suppose que Christophe Colomb est ne (engraving)
3644596 Cogoleto, village de la riviere de Genes, Lieu ou l on suppose que Christophe Colomb est ne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cogoleto)

Portrait suppose de Cervantes en bateau (engraving)
3645882 Portrait suppose de Cervantes en bateau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait suppose de Cervantes en bateau)

The Delights of the Captive Balloon, a Reply to a Recent Suggestion (engraving)
1040465 The Delights of the Captive Balloon, a Reply to a Recent Suggestion (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delights of the Captive Balloon)

"And now I suppose you re going to tell me that the last ones gone and there isn t another until next
6013336 " And now I suppose you re going to tell me that the last ones gone and there isn t another until next Thursday" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40)

An Ambulance Class for Ladies (engraving)
1046137 An Ambulance Class for Ladies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ambulance Class for Ladies)

The Tents of Shem (engraving)
1055626 The Tents of Shem (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tents of Shem)

RIOTOUS NEW YEAR PARTY
How provincial folk suppose fashionable Parisians see the New Year in (picture 1 of 2) Date: 1904

If Germany Wins -- the Kaisers sons, WW1
A rather sickening and defeatist (or perhaps tongue-in-cheek) item, suggesting what might happen if Germany wins the First World War

Marianne, Britannia
- Mademoiselle Marianne, I presume ? - ms. Britannia, je suppose ?

LA Fornarina
LA FORNARINA - model and mistress of Raffaelle Sanzio : some suppose her to be Margherita Luti, a bakers daughter from Siena, but this is not certain. Date: CIRCA 1518

William 4th E Albemarle
WILLIAM CHARLES KEPPEL, 4th earl of ALBEMARLE The Dictionary of National Biography doesn t consider him worth a mention, so I suppose he did nothing in particular. Date: 1772 - 1849

Sarcey Photo
FRANCISQUE SARCEY French critic with grandchild (I suppose) and dog, on a garden bench in 1895. Date: 1827-1899

William Pett Ridge
WILLIAM PETT RIDGE Writer, author of The second opportunity of Mr Staplehurst and A breaker of laws neither of which I have read and I don t suppose you have. Date: 1860 - 1930

The Man Wot pays the Taxes An Artisan bemoaning his plight after the passing of the first Reform Act, 1832. In what better condition am I now that the Reform Bill has past I have been obliged to Rob

Doctrine of the Signatures, the theory of medicine that like cures like. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Various varieties of Amaranthus. Divers suppose the flowers of these plants doe helpe to stay the fluxe of

People watching Television at home, 1946
Illustration showing a group of people, in formal evening wear, watching a television in a sitting room, 1946. One might reasonably suppose that this shows a dinner party having a little televisual

Lady Harriet Foley
LADY HARRIET FOLEY Since she is described as a Court Beauty we can only suppose that this engraving does not do her justice

Holmes / Dancing Men
I suppose you are the detectives from London? said he

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"Suppose: Exploring the Boundless Realms of Imagination" In a world where possibilities are endless, suppose we challenge conventional beliefs and embark on a journey of curiosity. 🌍✨ Imagine gazing at a Flat Earth map, questioning the very nature of our existence. The Piccadilly Circus in 1928 becomes a portal to an era filled with vibrant energy and bustling streets. Minnie Asprey invites us to dream further as she paints vivid pictures with her words. "Suppose we found snow fairies there, " she whispers, igniting our imagination like never before. And what if Germany had won World War I? Would history have unfolded differently for the Kaiser's sons? But let's not confine ourselves to mere speculation; let's dive into Minnie Asprey's enchanting verses that transport us to magical realms. "In case they wanted us to play. " she exclaims, inviting us to join her in creating big snowballs all day long. Together, just you and I, suppose we venture closer than ever before towards those mystical beings who reside where mountains touch the sky - defying logic and embracing wonder. As we ponder these fantastical scenarios, engravings remind us that even historical events can be subject to interpretation. From First Person Singular engraving capturing personal experiences to Cogoleto village where Christopher Columbus is believed to have been born - each stroke on paper holds its own narrative. So let your mind wander beyond boundaries and embrace the power of 'suppose. ' For it is through this lens that new worlds unfold, dreams come alive, and infinite possibilities await those who dare explore them.