Understand Collection

Zebras Pull Mazawattee
Four zebras in harness pull a Mazawattee tea cart -- purely for publicity purposes, we understand!

Mistinguett / Leopard
MISTINGUETT (Jeanne Bourgeois) French actress and dancer with a leopard wrapped around her neck - just for decoration, you understand

Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern (litho)
8661200 Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern)

RF - Two Gypsy vanner geldings standing together looking away, Greyrock, Wyoming, USA. June

Pierrot And The Banker Part 1
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, in each scene, Pierrot tries to impress the banker carrying the bags of wealth via means of playing music

Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement
An illustration of a tightly packed group of debating members of the Municipal Council, accompanied with a descriptive caption as follows

Men At A Cafe
A sketch which shows a scene where two men are speaking at a cafe table, one is saying, I don't understand how with your name, you haven't made some rich marriage yet. Date: circa 1901

Corporal Instructing His Men
An illustration depicting a corporal shouting as his organised unit of men, accompanied with the following translated caption

BROWNING / EVELYN HOPE
EVELYN HOPE (from Dramatis personae') Beautiful Evelyn Hope is dead... you will wake, & remember, & understand... Date: First published: 1855

The Knotty Hand (litho)
7188983 The Knotty Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knotty Hand)

The Pointed Hand (litho)
7188982 The Pointed Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pointed Hand)

The Conic Hand (litho)
7188985 The Conic Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conic Hand)

The Artistico-Elementary Hand (litho)
7188980 The Artistico-Elementary Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artistico-Elementary Hand)

The Bones of the Hand (litho)
7188988 The Bones of the Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bones of the Hand)

The Spatulate Hand (litho)
7188986 The Spatulate Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spatulate Hand)

The Square Hand (litho)
7188984 The Square Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Square Hand)

The Female Hand (litho)
7188981 The Female Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Female Hand)

Artistic Hands (litho)
7188979 Artistic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Hands)

Useful Hands (litho)
7188978 Useful Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Useful Hands. Illustration for The Science of the Hand translated from the French of M Le)

Philosophic Hands (litho)
7188977 Philosophic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philosophic Hands)

Psychic Hands (litho)
7188975 Psychic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psychic Hands)

The Elementary Hand (litho)
7188987 The Elementary Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elementary Hand)

Mixed Hands (litho)
7188976 Mixed Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed Hands. Illustration for The Science of the Hand translated from the French of M Le)

The West Coast of Africa, a Raid on James Town in Search of Fresh Food (engraving)
1062209 The West Coast of Africa, a Raid on James Town in Search of Fresh Food (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West Coast of Africa)

share sorrow
Gilcan Mete

Rabbit Shooting Extraordinary (engraving)
1054956 Rabbit Shooting Extraordinary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit Shooting Extraordinary)

Comic postcard, Unhappy husbands whose wives don t understand them Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two drunkards in a pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy with new baby brother Date: 20th century

Newspaper, L Action Francaise - to understand events Date: 1938

The Other House, by Henry James (litho)
1605749 The Other House, by Henry James (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Other House, by Henry James)

Philbois versus Cadolle, a Momentous Case in a French Court of Law (engraving)
1043568 Philbois versus Cadolle, a Momentous Case in a French Court of Law (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philbois versus Cadolle)

A Bitter Disappointment, the Tragedy of a Pate a la Russe (colour litho)
1040895 A Bitter Disappointment, the Tragedy of a Pate a la Russe (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bitter Disappointment)

Oxford (Confused) I-I-don t Understand, Sire (ink on paper)
960738 Oxford (Confused) I-I-don t Understand, Sire (ink on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford (Confused) I-I-don t Understand, Sire

"I think I d understand if only you wouldn t explain, "Costume about 1891 (litho)
6013114 " I think I d understand if only you wouldn t explain, " Costume about 1891 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Golfing Travellers Tale (litho)
1039357 A Golfing Travellers Tale (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Golfing Travellers Tale)

Travellers Phrase Book
An American couple on their honeymoon bring out the phrase book hoping to understand what the European railway official is trying to tell them... Date: circa 1909

The building of Babel. According to the myth, following the Great Flood, humanity agree to build a tower tall enough to reach heaven, God

Signboard schoolmaster childrens page 1516 mixed technique
Signboard of a schoolmaster (childrens page), 1516, mixed technique on spruce, 55.3 x 65.5 cm, Not marked, but dated in the text box: Whoever likes to learn the world [...] dubiously write and read

Bible Study

Strengthen good neighbor policy: Understand our southern neighbors. Poster showing continents of North America and South America. Date between 1935 and 1943

Visiting The Sick, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1806, Charles Fox Sitting In An Armchair, Obviously Ill. On One Side Of Him Is Mrs

A Scotchman Visiting Monte Carlo by H M Bateman
A Scotchman, ordered to the Riviera for his health, makes the mistake of visiting Monte Carlo by H M Bateman. This illustration shows a man from Scotland being carried away by worried officials after

Nat. Insurance / Lly-George
THE PITILESS PHILANTHROPIST (The National Insurance issue) Lloyd George: Now understand, I ve brought you out to do you good, and GOOD I WILL DO YOU, whether you like it or not. Date: 22 November 1911

Peril! Tsar Nicholas II can t understand that the Duma is Russias only chance. Date: 1906

Ww2 / Sep39 / German Treaty
THE GERMAN-RUSSIAN TREATY - We were destined to understand one another... - Yes, we have a lot in common Date: September 1939

Shoot out in the Street
A shoot out in the street - understand, boys, that you`re to fire when I call three. Date: circa 1880

N-T Marion-Dufresne
NICOLAS-THOMAS MARION-DUFRESNE French navigator, fails to understand or be understood by Australian natives when they offer him a burning stick, 1771 Date: 1729 - 1772

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"Understanding the Unseen: Decoding the Enigmatic Hints" In a world filled with mysteries, sometimes we need to pull out our inner zebras and unravel the hidden messages. Just like Zebras Pull Mazawattee, let's embrace the challenge of understanding what lies beneath. Just as Mistinguett mesmerized audiences with her leopard-like grace, we too can tap into our instincts to decipher the subtle clues around us. Like Pierrot And The Banker Part 1, it's time for us to play detective and connect the dots. In this journey of comprehension, Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement remind us that beauty often hides in unexpected places. So let's dive deep into every detail, just like Men At A Cafe engrossed in conversation over steaming cups of coffee. Like a corporal instructing his men on a mission, we must be patient and attentive when trying to grasp complex ideas. Whether it's BROWNING / EVELYN HOPE or any other enigma that comes our way, perseverance is key. Amidst vast landscapes like Greyrock in Wyoming USA stands two Gypsy vanner geldings looking away - an image that reminds us how understanding can transcend words. Sometimes silence speaks louder than anything else. As we navigate through intricate puzzles such as The Knotty Hand or The Pointed Hand lithos, let's remember that every stroke holds meaning. Each line tells a story waiting to be understood by those willing to listen. And just like The Conic Hand litho showcases elegance in simplicity, sometimes clarity emerges from embracing simplicity itself. Let's not overlook even the most elementary hints; they might hold profound truths waiting to be discovered.