Advantage Collection

Ballroom Dancing Italy
Four couples take advantage of the dance-floor in a smart restaurant

The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Sophy
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Chic Vs False Chic 1914
True chic - elegant young woman wears the latest fashion to good advantage: hobble skirt & long belted fur trimmed jacket, the skirts of which create a tunic & a fur muff. Date: 1914

That's the advantage of collecting statuary, it's not as easy to steal as the Mona Lisa. Date: 1911

Mr Goldsworthy Gurney's tractor, drawing a carriage as a kind of trailer, has the advantage that if it breaks down, horses can be harnessed to the back bit. Date: 1829

Long Live the Great Japanese Empire! A Great Victory for Our Troops in the Assault on Song... 1894
Long Live the Great Japanese Empire! A Great Victory for Our Troops in the Assault on Songhwan (Dai Nihon teikoku banbanzai, Seikan shugeki waga gun taisho no zu), Japan, 1894

A Five Days Tour among the Mountains of Crete (engraving)
1061708 A Five Days Tour among the Mountains of Crete (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Five Days Tour among the Mountains of Crete)

Punch cartoon: Bos Americanus; or, Yankee Beef and British Butcher - expected benefits to consumers of importing
6034865 Punch cartoon: Bos Americanus; or, Yankee Beef and British Butcher - expected benefits to consumers of importing American meat (engraving) by Tenniel

Military Sports at Aldershot (engraving)
1050125 Military Sports at Aldershot (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Sports at Aldershot)

Notes at a Scotch School for Cookery (engraving)
1050024 Notes at a Scotch School for Cookery (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at a Scotch School for Cookery)

Comic postcard, Man and two pretty women drinking at an outdoor cafe - taking advantage of m
Comic postcard, Man and two pretty women drinking at an outdoor caf - taking advantage of me! Date: 20th century

St Marys Roman Catholic Cathedral, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092338 St Marys Roman Catholic Cathedral, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Roman Catholic Cathedral, Cape Town)

The Chitral Campaign (engraving)
1628311 The Chitral Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chitral Campaign. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1895)

Old Tactics versus New (litho)
1599566 Old Tactics versus New (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Tactics versus New)

The Result of Forty Winks (chromolitho)
1051750 The Result of Forty Winks (chromolitho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Result of Forty Winks)

Valentines Day, the Ladies take Advantage of Leap Year (engraving)
1622392 Valentines Day, the Ladies take Advantage of Leap Year (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day)

F Gilbert Smith, Architect (b/w photo)
3652300 F Gilbert Smith, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: F Gilbert Smith, Architect)

Visitors at the Paris Salon (engraving)
1060093 Visitors at the Paris Salon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors at the Paris Salon)

The Amateur Huntsman, or the New Tale of a Shirt (litho)
1039404 The Amateur Huntsman, or the New Tale of a Shirt (litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amateur Huntsman, or the New Tale of a Shirt)

Christmas Cards (engraving)
1622955 Christmas Cards (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Cards. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 December 1884)

Montagu Pass (b / w photo)
3092458 Montagu Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu Pass. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

General view of Grahamstown (b / w photo)
3092390 General view of Grahamstown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Grahamstown)

SEA FIGHT BY MOONLIGHT The French warship Venus and the British ship Ceylon take advantage of a bright moon to fight at night Date: 16-17 September 1809

Aerial View of House Date: 1947

GAME / WINTER / MONTMARTRE
Schoolboys take advantage of the snow to engage in a snowball fight on the Butte de Montmartre Date: circa 1905

Snowballing in Montmartre, Paris, France
Schoolboys take advantage of the snow to engage in a snowball fight on the Butte de Montmartre. Date: circa 1905

General Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, c15th January, 1900 Creator
General Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, as seen from Kul or Coles Kop about 15th January, 1900. French did not succeed in capturing Colesberg

Incident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Incident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and to sack and occupy Paris during Easter of 845

Two stylish Swimwear models posing with a beach ball
Two stylish French Swimwear models posing with a beach ball and showing off their likely highly-scandalous attire to its best advantage. Date: 1910s

WW1 era Comic Postcard - Boy leans in for a kiss
WW1 era Comic Postcard - A boy leans in for a kiss with his donkey cart-driving girl. She replies with the slightly devastating retort " I can drive one donkey but not two!" Date: circa 1916

One of the Advantages of Oil over Gas, 1821. Artist: Richard Dighton
One of the Advantages of Oil over Gas, 1821. A lamplighter is mounted on a ladder, engaged in filling a lamp with oil; momentarily distracted, he pours the oil over a passing citizen

A leering man making advances to a girl, New Bond Street, Westminster, London, 1796. The girl is wheeling a barrow of carrots outside a bookseller on the corner of New Bond Street

Henry and Alencon at Agincourt, 25 October 1415, (c1880). The Battle of Agincourt was a major English victory in the Hundred Years War

The Bishop of Durhams Charge at Falkirk, 22 July 1298, (c1880). The Battle of Falkirk took place on 22 July 1298, and was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence

Battle of the Alma, 1859. Artist: J Cantrill
Battle of the Alma, 1859. The first battle of the Crimean War (1853-1856), took place south of the River Alma. An Anglo-French force under Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud and FitzRoy Somerset

Cavalry Camp, 1856. A depiction of a military encampment during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855), as a part of the Crimean War (1853-1856)

The North Side of the Harbour of Sebastopol, from the Top of the Harbour, 1856. Artist: W Trask
The North Side of the Harbour of Sebastopol, from the Top of the Harbour, 1856. A depiction of the Harbour of Sevastopol taken from a surrounding high ground

Rothenburg o. d. T. - Wehrgang. Archers gallery, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Rothenburg o. d. T. - Wehrgang. Archers gallery, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

The defence of Mazagran, Algeria, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
The defence of Mazagran, Algeria, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 6th December 1896

How to kiss your Rich Aunt ! A rather foolish and foppish young man (with an eye on the prize!) greets his Elderly (and very rich) Auntie with extreme enthusiasm. Date: 1908

The Queen of Sheba: An Amusing Christmas Game
A reworking of blind mans bluff, in The Queen of Sheba the man must approach and kiss a selected girl whilst blind-folded; however the women take advantage of the mans blind-folded state

A 16th century gambling school. Professional card sharks with marked packs and loaded dice took advantage of simple people

achievement, advantage, australia, blue sky, cloud, color image, competition, computer graphic
Oversized soccer ball stuck in goal

Taking advantage of the situation... Street Lad - " Do you want an Errand Boy?" Shopkeeper - " No." Street Lad - " Yus you do, yours as just been runned over." !!

Sewing in the 18th C
Two french women in a sewing workshop doing needlework and taking advantage of the light coming from the huge windows. Date: Circa 1760

achievement, advancement, advantage, aggression, android, attitude, balance, balancing
Businessman standing on shoulders of stone women

Cartoon, Wilson Barrett, actor, manager and playwright
Cartoon, Wilson Barrett (William Henry Barrett; 1846-1904), actor, manager and playwright. Seen here wondering whether to take advantage of Henry Irvings absence from London during the latters visit

Cartoon, Taking advantage of the dark, WW1
Cartoon, Taking advantage of the dark -- a Zeppelin airship creeps over Paris at night with deadly intent. Date: 1916

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"Embracing Elegance: The Advantage of Ballroom Dancing in Italy" Step into the world of ballroom dancing in Italy, where grace and sophistication take center stage. From the passionate tango to the lively waltz, this captivating art form offers a multitude of advantages. As dancers glide across the floor, they not only showcase their skills but also experience a sense of connection like no other. In 1914, amidst the Chic Vs False Chic era, ballroom dancing became a symbol of refined taste and social status. Illustrated by Cecil Aldin's masterpiece "Merry and Bright, " it captures the joyous spirit that comes with mastering intricate dance moves. The advantage lies in being able to express oneself through movement while radiating an aura of elegance. Collecting statuary may seem unrelated to dance, but as one wise observer noted in 1911, there is an advantage hidden within these sculptures' immobility. Unlike famous artworks such as Mona Lisa that are susceptible to theft, statuary stands tall as a testament to beauty without fear of loss or damage. Transportation has always been essential for human progress. In 1829, Mr Goldsworthy Gurney's tractor revolutionized carriage travel by introducing an innovative advantage - its ability to be pulled by horses if it breaks down. This ingenious design ensured that even when faced with adversity on long journeys, travelers could continue their voyage without interruption. The Modernist House nestled in Carlyon Bay showcases another advantageous aspect - contemporary architecture blending harmoniously with nature's surroundings. Its sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic offer residents tranquility and serenity while enjoying breathtaking coastal views – truly living life at an advantage. While etiquette guides often provide advice on various topics such as kissing your rich aunt or navigating social situations gracefully; they fail to address more significant issues like child slavery depicted vividly in an oil painting from 1871-72. It serves as a reminder that we must use our advantages to fight against injustice and protect the vulnerable.