Meant Collection

Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final, 1898
Illustration of John McPherson scoring the third goal for Nottingham Forest in their F.A. Cup Final Match against Derby County, played at Crystal Palace, London, 1898

The F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923
Aerial photograph of Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

SS Deutschland, 1900
Illustration of the Hamburg-American Liner Deutschland, launched in 1900 and holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing from 1900-1906

Very Well Meant by H. M. Bateman
A well-meaning tourist offers a carrot to the horse of a Guard standing in its traditional sentry post in Whitehall, London, much to the horses astonishment. Not the done thing

Prince of Wales with the Grendiers Guards, 1914
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, on a route march with the Grenadier Guards in 1914

Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture
538585 Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture, c.1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Man)

Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm
527857 Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open

Two members of Gibraltar's police force questioning a Spanish boy on the gang-way of a refugee boat, August 1936. The Spanish Civil War, which started in the summer of 1936

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Making a Stir
The war is just over and on the back of the card Mr Churchill says Advance Britannia! Long live the cause of Freedom! God save the King

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Watch your step
The postcard caption reads Watch your step. The little girl is wearing white. Warime privations meant that fine materials for wedding dresses were hard to come by

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Clover
The caption on the postcard is In Clover. Being In Clover meant that one is in a very happy state of mind. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

The sale of beef
3735818 The sale of beef by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the sale of beef. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist

Jonathans Latest 1896
Shade of Columbus (aside): " Had I forseen it would have come to this -Caramba! - I would never have discovered America

The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho)
1604275 The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho) by Birkenruth, Adolphe (b.1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant)

Messerschmitt Me 264 -first flown in 1942, only two were built of this bomber meant to reach targets in the Eastern United States

Carl Gustaf Klingstedt satyr meant two faunas
Carl Gustaf Klingstedt, A satyr, a meant and two faunas, engaged in pulling out a knit, painting, 1713, Watercolor on ivory, Height, 16.1 cm (6.3 inches), Width, 14 cm (5.5 inches), Depth

Geometric diagram horizon paintings dining room
Geometric diagram horizon paintings for the dining room of A. van Hasselt, Design for a mural. Public festivities at other royal events, not meant or mentioned above

Buckle of Isis
BUCKLE OF ISIS Since Isis was the greatest of the Egyptian divinities, this buckle carrying her insignia meant that no wrong could be done to the wearer

Duport-Dutertre
MARGUERITE LOUIS FRANCOIS DUPORT-DUTERTRE French revolutionary states- man who belonged to the wrong party which of course meant he had to be guillotined. Date: 1754 - 1793

Cornstalk Abstract
Maybe they are meant to be ears of corn, but who cares - this is a splendid jugendstil motif, restrained yet full of impact. Date: 1904

Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat -meant to serve as a fast climbing interceptor, the F8F was too late for wartime service

Edo XOSE-1 -another one-off scout meant to be carried and catapulted from warships that never made it into production

Renard Lies Gave Ram Various Precious Objects
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Autumn Study Engraving n. d Pen brown ink red-brown wash
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Design Console Table 1752 Etching Plate 7 7 / 8
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Two Wooden Portals Verscheyden Schrynwerck
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Portrait Louis XVI Marie Antoinette Dauphin ca
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Flowers vase 16th century Pen brown ink brush
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Letter 1746 Oil canvas 24 x 19 1 / 2 61 49. 5 cm
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Landscape with trees, Esaias van de Velde, 1616 - before 1619

Man, woman & small boy working wheel for combing long staple wool into slivers for worsted manufacture. Substitution of wheel for hand combing meant more of fleece could be used

Royal Mint, London. Milling edges of coins. A milled edge meant that metal could not be stolen from edges of gold and silver coins by clipping, so reducing their intrinsic value. Wood engraving, 1891

Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open

Russian general, possibly meant to be A. N. Kuropatkin, holdi
Russian general, possibly meant to be A.N. Kuropatkin, holdi

He meant well

In March read the books you ve always meant to read. Poster for statewide Library Project showing a windblown woman and books by authors such as Scott, Dumas, Thackeray, Dickens, Austen, and others

LUCKY BUBBLY
A lucky horseshoe, and red roses beside a large bottle of champagne, probably meant for a couple of newlyweds to enjoy! Date: 1966

Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing several citizens of West Berlin bringing their old woollen garments to a second-hand clothing depot, Berlin, August 1948

Thermega electric blanket, used to warm the sheets
Replacing the hot water bottle. Placing a Thermega electric blanket between the sheets. This invention meant that warmth in the bed could be stored for several hours

Joffre and King Albert of Belgium
General Joffre in conversation with King Albert of Belgium (1875-1934), Commander-in-Chief of the Belgian army. Albert was credited with leading a gallant Belgian resistance against the German army

The Crowd, Band and Police at the F. A. Cup Final, 1923
Photograph of the crowd at Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

Fencing on board a Troopship, 1876
Engraving of soldiers fencing on board a troopship, perhaps the Himalaya - judging by lifebelt in the background. When troops were ordered to distant wars or postings

Deck Quoits on board a Troopship, 1876
Engraving of some soldiers playing deck quoits on board a troopship. When troops were ordered to distant wars or postings

Boxing on board a Troopship, 1876
Engraving of soldiers boxing on board a troopship. When troops were ordered to distant wars or postings, the long journeys under canvas meant plenty of time to spend on deck sports and pastimes

Cock Fighting on board a Troopship, 1876
Engraving of soldiers cock fighting on board a troopship. When troops were ordered to distant wars or postings, the long journeys under canvas meant plenty of time to spend on deck sports and pastimes

Jablochkoffs electric light apparatus
Diagrams showing Jablochkoffs candle lamp. Paul Jablochkoff (1847-1894) was a Russian telegraph engineer who would rise to the post of director of telegraphs between Moscow and Kursk

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"Meant: A Journey Through Time and Circumstances" Step back in time to the historic Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final of 1898, where passion and rivalry meant everything on that fateful day. Fast forward to the iconic F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in 1923, a momentous occasion that forever changed football history, proving that dreams can become reality if you believe in what you're meant to achieve. Embark on an unforgettable voyage aboard the SS Deutschland in 1900, where passengers experienced luxury beyond imagination. Little did they know that fate had something else meant for them as tragedy struck amidst the vast ocean waves. Discover H. M. Bateman's masterpiece "Very Well Meant, " a satirical reflection of society's intentions gone awry, reminding us that good intentions don't always lead to desired outcomes. Witness Prince of Wales standing tall with the Grenadier Guards in 1914 during World War I – a symbol of unwavering determination and duty towards a cause greater than oneself; their unity meant strength against adversity. Unearth the ancient Megatherium Giant Sloth, whose existence once roamed this Earth millions of years ago. Its colossal size and unique features remind us how evolution shaped creatures into what they were truly meant to be. Delve into Gibraltar's troubled past during August 1936 when two members of its police force questioned a Spanish boy on a refugee boat amid the chaos caused by the Spanish Civil War. The war forced thousands into becoming refugees; their lives forever altered by circumstances not meant for them. Marvel at Messerschmitt Me 264 - an aviation marvel first flown in 1942 - only two ever existed due to unforeseen circumstances preventing its full potential from being realized; it was destined for greatness but never reached its intended glory.