Swear Collection

The New Word in Golf by H. M. Bateman
H. M. Bateman at his explosive best with this cartoon of an irate elderly golfer who fills the air with Anglo-Saxon expletives in frustration at his golf game

The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis, c. 1666 (oil on canvas)
3086728 The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis, c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 196x309 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Silhouette, Enough to Make a Saint Swear
Enough to Make a Saint Swear -- silhouette showing a monk annoyed to see that a cat has knocked over a jug of milk and is lapping it all up

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

The Irish Chiefs and Kings kneel before King Henry II (1133-1189) at Dublin, Ireland. In October 1171, King Henry landed with a large army in Ireland to establish control over both the Anglo-Normans

SERMENT DE STRASBOURG 2
When Louis I dies his sons Charles II le chauve (the bald) and Louis le Germanique swear the Strasboug Oath against their brother Lothaire, now emperor. Date: 14 February 841

SERMENT DE STRASBOURG
When Louis I dies his sons Charles II le chauve (the bald) and Louis le Germanique swear the Strasboug Oath against their brother Lothaire, now emperor. Date: 14 February 841

Prince Richard (later King Richard I) paying homage to King Philip II of France. (litho)
6015003 Prince Richard (later King Richard I) paying homage to King Philip II of France. (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475
984793 Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Comic postcard, Deaf man misunderstands Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at the Tower of London Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with fruit seller Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy swearing in front of girl Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar at the Tower of London Date: 20th century

The Benevolent Bar, by E Nesbit (litho)
1593569 The Benevolent Bar, by E Nesbit (litho) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Benevolent Bar, by E Nesbit)

Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... Bill
Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a Nasty! Great! Ugly! Jew Bill. A satirical comment on the House of Lords rejection of the Jewish Disabilities Bill

Ms Fr 343 fol. 7 The quest for the Holy Grail and Arthurs death
REV253031 Ms Fr 343 fol. 7 The quest for the Holy Grail and Arthurs death, knight taking the oath (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Harold swears fealty to Duke William
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

Taking the Oath to join the British Army 1901
British military oath taken in front of a magistrate, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1901

A young Hannibal, ordered by his father Hamilcar Barca, to swear eternal enmity to Rome
3614262 A young Hannibal, ordered by his father Hamilcar Barca, to swear eternal enmity to Rome, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

The Assumption To The Throne Of Alfonso XIII, The Oath Of Loyalty To The Constitution That Happened In Madrid On May 17
2798555 The Assumption To The Throne Of Alfonso XIII, The Oath Of Loyalty To The Constitution That Happened In Madrid On May 17 (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Meeting of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators, Guy Fawkes, Catesby, etc (engraving)
609093 Meeting of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators, Guy Fawkes, Catesby, etc (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the Gunpowder Plot conspirators)

A Shooting Trip on the Shores of the Sea of Marmora (engraving)
1044279 A Shooting Trip on the Shores of the Sea of Marmora (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shooting Trip on the Shores of the Sea of Marmora)

The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984749 The barons swear to achieve their liberties, 1214, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

William compelling Harold to Swear (engraving)
1090787 William compelling Harold to Swear (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William compelling Harold to Swear)

"When the horse of Katharine stumbled he would storm and swear at the poor jaded beast"(colour litho)
2794909 " When the horse of Katharine stumbled he would storm and swear at the poor jaded beast" (colour litho) by Soper

President Chester A. Arthur taking the oath of office after the death of James Garfield
PNP254088 President Chester A. Arthur taking the oath of office after the death of James Garfield on the 20th September 1881 (litho) by American School

Jewish Oath, page from Gli abiti dei Veneziani
TPG188183 Jewish Oath, page from Gli abiti dei Veneziani (ink on paper) (b/w photo) (see 188184 for accompanying illustration) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

The Sons Veto, by Thomas Hardy (engraving)
1592247 The Sons Veto, by Thomas Hardy (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sons Veto, by Thomas Hardy)

The Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis and Quintus Petillius Cerealis
3709979 The Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis and Quintus Petillius Cerealis on the Demolished Bridge, 1658-62 (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 122x112.5 cm; Rijksmuseum

Bernardine Wall, a 20-year-old English student at Cambridge. In the witness box, she said she had read both the expurgated and the whole versions of Chatterley and much preferred the latter

Animal lover Miss Margaret Williiams, outside her house in Richards Street, Cathays, Cardiff were she lives with her dogs

TENNIS COURT SERMENT
SERMENT DU JEU DE PAUME Excluded from the Assembly, the Third Estate meet in the tennis court, and swear the TENNIS COURT OATH to create a just Constitution Date: 20 June 1789

POLISH KOSSINIERI
Members of a patriotic secret society, the KOSSINIERI (literally, the scythers) swear to fight for the freedom of Poland against the hated Russians who rule them Date: 1 May 1821

French satire on the Boer War - Victoria sending out Mules
The Theatre of War - Newly enlisted mules swear fidelity to the flag - French satire on the Second Boer War as Edward, Prince of Wales

Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo (1926 -), Spanish politician, swears before the King as President of the government in 1981

Jesuits Swear Oath
Loyola and his companions, at an altar in Montmartre, Paris, swear to create the Society of Jesus to defend the Catholic Church against the evils of the Reformation

The Legionnaires Swear Vengeance For The Death Of Viriato 140 Bc (612 Roman)

Quote From Vintage Greeting Card With Floral Illustrations

Proclamation of President Grover Cleveland (1837-1908). Engr
Grover Cleveland (1837-1908). President of the United States. Proclamation of President Cleveland. Engraving by Rico in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1885. Colored

French satirical cartoon - criticism of Second Boer War (1899-1902). The British army is pictured as ranks of cloned mules

Fealty to King Richard I
Robin Hood and his Merry Men kneel before King Richard I and swear their loyalty to him

Jacob requiring an oath from his son Joseph to bury him in Canaan - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 47.31. 1787

Caricature of Howard Paul, American writer and performer
Caricature of George Henry Howard Paul (1830-1905), American writer, playwright, comic actor and theatre manager, active in the UK

Clergy Attacked by Mob
Clergy who refuse to swear loyalty to the Revolution gather in the church of the Theatines, but a mob breaks in and overturns the altar and other furnishings. Date: circa 1791

French Conscripts 1911
French conscripts, about to serve their period of military service, swear loyalty to their country at a war memorial at Messigny, near Dijon Date: 1911

Cornish Gorsedd, Sword of Arthur, Cornwall
The Cornish Gorsedd, a community of modern-day bards, taking part in the Sword of Arthur ceremony at St Just in Cornwall. The Gorseth Kernow (Gorsedd of Cornwall)

Lord Mayor taking the oath in court, 1890, by Sydney P. Hall
The Lord Mayor taking the oath in the court of the Lord Chief Justice. Date: 1890

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"Swear: Unveiling the Power of Words and Oaths" Step into a world where words hold immense power, as depicted in "The New Word in Golf" by H. M. Bateman. Discover how even a simple utterance can change the course of history, just like "The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis" portrayed on canvas. Intriguing silhouettes provoke curiosity, leaving us to wonder what could be "Enough to Make a Saint Swear. " Delve into the mind-boggling complexity of puzzles with "A Very Cross Word Puzzle" by William Heath Robinson. Journey back in time to witness ancient rituals and legends come alive through artifacts like the legendary "Cornish Gorsedd, Sword of Arthur, " or explore historical moments such as the monumental "SERMENT DE STRASBOURG. " Witness kings humbling themselves before others' might, exemplified by "The Irish Chiefs and Kings kneeling before King Henry II. " Experience political proclamations that shape nations with President Grover Cleveland's engraving. Embark on an adventurous escapade across breathtaking landscapes showcased in "A New Zealand Excursion by Two Ladies. " Witness acts of loyalty and homage between powerful leaders like Prince Richard paying tribute to King Philip II. Uncover hidden alliances and diplomatic encounters during significant meetings such as Edward IV's rendezvous with Louis XI at Pecquigny. Through these captivating glimpses into art, history, culture, and politics, we unravel the multifaceted nature of swearing – from solemn oaths to passionate outbursts. Join us as we explore this fascinating realm where words transcend mere expressions; they become catalysts for change or symbols of unwavering commitment.