Appointments Collection

1869 / Gladstone / Peerages
Gladstones Magic Change! or How to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. Satire on Gladstones appointments to the peerage

President James Garfield, 1882
1576353 President James Garfield, 1882; (add.info.: President James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. During his time in office)

President James Garfield, 1881
1576332 President James Garfield, 1881; (add.info.: President James Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. During his time in office)

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

Advert for Emile Coiffure hairdressing. A Mayfair hairdresser which you could book appointments for in the private salon. Date: 1925

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

"And my appointments have in them in a need, greater than shows itself at the first view
969849 " And my appointments have in them in a need, greater than shows itself at the first view, to you that know them not" Alls Well that Ends Well, Act II

The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (engraving)
1101295 The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Military Academy, Woolwich)

Three New Appointments to Vacant Governorships (engraving)
1056618 Three New Appointments to Vacant Governorships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three New Appointments to Vacant Governorships)

Appointments in Irish Law Courts (engraving)
1596346 Appointments in Irish Law Courts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appointments in Irish Law Courts)

The Navy and its Appointments, Commodore Napier and the Sidon Steam Frigate (engraving)
1594316 The Navy and its Appointments, Commodore Napier and the Sidon Steam Frigate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Navy and its Appointments)

DONT FORGET BOARD
A timely reminder board! A handy household appointments or tasks jotter pad, with a picture of Big Ben on it and a handy pen attached. Date: 1930s

Doctors visit in Aboisso, Ivory Coast
Locals visiting a European doctor in the streets of Aboisso, south-east of Ivory Coast (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1910

Tank Corps souvenir relating to 16th Battalion Tank Corps
Tank Corps souvenir relating to the 16th Battalion Tank Corps. commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel, the Hon. J. D. Y. Bingham, DSO, listing command structure and appointments, individual awards

Arms of Empress Germany
The badge or coat of arms used to signify that a manufacturer has been granted the Royal Appointment of Her Imperial Majesty The Dowager Empress of Germany. Date: 1890s

Lord Kitchener made Military Admiral, 1909
Fascinating page from the Bystander showing a photograph of Lord Kitchener with critical editorial of his new position as Military Admiral which required him to travel hundreds of miles to inspect

General practice waiting room
MODEL RELEASED. General practice waiting room filled with patients

Can you fix a puncture quickly? I ve 150000000 appointments
Illustration showing Father Christmas hurrying to a garage to get a speedy repair to his sleigh

John Adams Dix
JOHN ADAMS DIX - American military commander, served in both the 1812 and Civil wars; many political appointments including minister to France and governor of New York

Doctor Checks his Diary
A nurse hands the telephone over to a doctor, who checks his appointments diary

Arms of Queen Alexandra
The badge or coat of arms used to signify that a manufacturer has been granted the Royal Appointment of Her Majesty The Queen. In this case Queen Alexandra

Arms of Pss of Wales
Prince of Wales Feathers: in this case used to signify that a manufacturer has been granted the Royal Appointment of the Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales

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"Appointments: A Journey Through Time and Diversity" Step into the world of appointments, where history, culture, and society intertwine. From the year 1869 when William Ewart Gladstone became Prime Minister to the fascinating realm of peerages, this captivating journey begins. Imagine yourself aboard the majestic RMS Majestic, a White Star Line vessel that sailed across oceans with elegance and grandeur. Delve into an auction sale catalogue filled with treasures from bygone eras, each item whispering tales of its previous owners. Intriguingly juxtaposed is an advert for Emile Coiffure hairdressing - a reminder that even in times past, personal grooming was essential. But let us not forget that they are also be found within pages chronicling historical events like "The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)" or even in controversial subjects such as prostitution and eroticism. Travel back to 18th century Japan through a digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century original – a compendium guide to the brothels of Osaka. Witness how societal norms have evolved over time while acknowledging our shared humanity throughout history. From doctors' visits in Aboisso, Ivory Coast to literary references like Shakespeare's quote "And my they have in them a need greater than shows itself at first view, " we realize that appointments hold deeper significance beyond their surface appearance. Marvel at engravings depicting The Royal Military Academy at Woolwich or Three New Appointments to Vacant Governorships – symbols of power and authority shaping nations. Explore Irish Law Courts' intricate workings through another engraving capturing moments within its hallowed halls. Lastly, immerse yourself in naval history with Commodore Napier and the Sidon Steam Frigate – reminding us of the Navy's vital role safeguarding nations throughout time. As we conclude this captivating journey through diverse realms connected by one common thread - appointments.