Seventeen Collection

Harrisons First Chronometer
This photograph shows Harrisons first chronometer, developed between 1729 and 1735 in response to the British Government offer of a 20

Uk / Chartism / Punch, 1848
Cartoon of a hoax petition which included the signatures of Queen Victoria, seventeen (!) Dukes of Wellington and others!

Deborah Mitford at Cheltenham National Hunt Meeting
Deborah Mitford (1920-2014), later Duchess of Devonshire, pictured at the age of sixteen (nearly seventeen) in 1937 at Cheltenham races with Mr Dixon

BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum. Leo Belgicus
" BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum. " Leo Belgicus", map with the Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries depicted in the form of a lion

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901
5614361 Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901; (add.info.: Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832-1901)

Spanish War of Independence
3499753 Spanish War of Independence; (add.info.: Spanish War of Independence. The Bruc Drum. Allegory. It commemorates the second and decisive battle of Bruc (14 June, 1808) against the French Army

WW2 Christmas Card, Felix The Lucky Cat
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with a photograph of Felix the lucky cat. Felix was trapped at the bottom of a smouldering crater which was once Raphael House, for seventeen days

Elizabeth at the Age of Seventeen
A portrait miniature painting of Elizabeth I, at the age of seventeen, when she was a Princess, part of the Royal collection at Windsor Castle

Richard Cromwell (engraving)
3790766 Richard Cromwell (engraving); (add.info.: Richard Cromwell (1626 - 1712), commander of the New Model Army in the English Civil War (1642-1651)

Ruins of Tous, the ancient capital of Khorassan, seventeen miles from Meshed, the present capital (engraving)
967217 Ruins of Tous, the ancient capital of Khorassan, seventeen miles from Meshed, the present capital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Tous)

Child Marriages in Morocco (engraving)
1046874 Child Marriages in Morocco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child Marriages in Morocco)

Portrait of Eva Fliegen, who lived for seventeen years on the scent of flowers (engraving)
3627936 Portrait of Eva Fliegen, who lived for seventeen years on the scent of flowers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Eva Fliegen)

Fords Hospital, Coventry (photo)
727555 Fords Hospital, Coventry (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fords Hospital, Coventry)

To South Africa in Seventeen Days; an advertising poster for Union Castle Line
1198087 To South Africa in Seventeen Days; an advertising poster for Union Castle Line, (colour lithograph) by Randall, Maurice (fl.1899-1919)

Charles II as President of the Royal Society
3870613 Charles II as President of the Royal Society by Laroon, Marcellus the Elder (1653-1702); The Governors of Christs Hospital, London; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

The Prince of Wales in his Young Days (engraving)
1592068 The Prince of Wales in his Young Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in his Young Days)

Beatrix Potter at Seventeen (b / w photo)
3651977 Beatrix Potter at Seventeen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beatrix Potter at Seventeen)

Inigo Jones, 1655. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Inigo Jones, 1655

A naval battle, a rowboat full of men to left, a sinking ship to right, two galleys battling in center, other ships battle to left in the background, from Various landscapes (Divers paysages), ca

Plate 9: two horsemen at left galloping uphill towards the right, a horse and seated man to right, from Various landscapes (Divers paysages), ca. 1641

Young man wearing a plumed turban, facing right, from the series of Small Heads... ca
Young man wearing a plumed turban, facing right, from the series of Small Heads in Oriental Headdress, ca. 1645-1650

Head of a man in shadow turned slightly to the left, from the series of Large Or... ca
Head of a man in shadow turned slightly to the left, from the series of Large Oriental Heads, ca. 1645-1650

The Quack, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Quack, 1610-85

The Quack, 1610-85. Creator: Unknown
The Quack, 1610-85

Smokers at the Inn, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Smokers at the Inn, 1610-85

Seventeen students on the seventh Test Pilots? Course a?
Seventeen students on the seventh Test Pilots? Course at the Empire Test Pilots? School, Farnborough, visited the factories of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd at Woodford and Chadderton on 2 November 1948

Lionel, The Lion-faced Man - Very Hairy Man
Stephan Bibrowski (18911932), better known as Lionel the Lion-faced Man, was a famous sideshow performer. His whole body was covered with long hair that gave him the appearance of a lion; this was

Brigadier General Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, 1st Baron Wantage, 1832 - 1901. British soldier, politician, philanthropist, benefactor to Wantage

Lord Kitchener As A Cadet At Woolwich Academy, Aged 17. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, 1850

Sayajirao Gaekwad Iii, Aged 17, 1863

John James Robert Manners, 7Th Duke Of Rutland, Aged 17, 1818

A Young Man Leaps Onto His Body Board In Cameron Lake; British Columbia Canada

A Young Man Wearing A Swimsuit Stands In Cameron Lake; British Columbia Canada

A Man Walks With His Surfboard Down The Beach; Washington Peninsula Washington United States Of America

A Young Man Carries His Surfboard Down The Beach; La Push Washington United States Of America

A Boy With A Skateboard

Girl Praying

The Three Wise Men

Group Of People With Arms Raised At The Seaside

Scuba Divers With Sea Lions Underwater At Los Islotes National Marine Park Espiritu Santo Island; La Paz Baja California Mexico

A Tourist Swims Underwater With A Sea Lion At Los Islotes National Marine Park Espiritu Santo Island; La Paz Baja California Mexico

A Tourist Swimming With A School Of Fish Underwater At Los Islotes National Marine Park Espiritu Santo Island; La Paz Baja California Mexico

A School Of Fish Underwater And Two Tourists Scuba Diving At Los Islotes National Marine Park Espiritu Santo Island; La Paz Baja California Mexico

Womans Face

Head of a young girl wearing a jeweled headdress, ca. 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Head of a young girl wearing a jeweled headdress, ca. 1645

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. August
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. Act passed in France by the Constituent Assembly on August 26, 1789 with seventeen articles that define the rights of citizens and the nation

Seventeen Windows, Marple, Cheshire, a famous landmark named after its design which has since been largely demolished amid local controversy Date: circa 1908

From Convent to Throne by J A Campbell
Promotional postcard for From Convent to Throne by J.A. Campbell by artist E P Kinsella. First produced at the Rotunda in Liverpool, 26th July and the Lyric, Hammersmith on 6th September 1909

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"Seventeen: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of "seventeen, " where history, art, and culture intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Harrison's First Chronometer, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized navigation, to the tumultuous era of Chartism in the UK, each hint unravels a unique story. In 1848, Punch magazine captured the spirit of rebellion with its satirical illustrations on social issues like Chartism. Meanwhile, at Cheltenham National Hunt Meeting, Deborah Mitford exuded elegance and grace as she embraced her love for horse racing. Traveling across borders to Belgium's Mercatormuseum unveils Leo Belgicus - an intricate map showcasing national pride. Plate 41 and Plate 40 offer glimpses into artistic brilliance through their visual compositions that transcend time. The suffragette movement comes alive through Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants - powerful words that echoed the fight for women's rights. Running by Alexander Alexandrovich Deyneka captures the essence of Russian modernist art with its dynamic energy. Amidst World War II chaos, Felix The Lucky Cat graced Christmas cards with hope and good fortune. Elizabeth at the Age showcases youthful innocence blossoming into regal poise. The Declaration of Rights Man and Citizen reminds us all about our inherent freedoms and equality as human beings. And finally, Seventeen Windows in Marple reveals architectural beauty through carefully crafted design elements. Join us on this extraordinary journey where seventeen hints unlock hidden treasures from various periods in history - an exploration that celebrates diversity, resilience, creativity, and our shared humanity.