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"Astride: A Journey Through Time and Courage" Step into the past with the Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons in New York

Background imageAstride Collection: Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York

Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York
PNP382187 Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons, New York, 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactured bu D)

Background imageAstride Collection: Woman on Super Sunbeam motorcycle

Woman on Super Sunbeam motorcycle
A lady sits astride a Super Sunbeam motorcycle outside the Red House in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, smiling and wearing a beret style hat, a fur-collared coat and Fair Isle jumper

Background imageAstride Collection: An army officer sits astride a Silent Grey Harley Davidson

An army officer sits astride a Silent Grey Harley Davidson
A photograph of the latest 1916 model of motorcycle by American manufacturer Harley Davidson as tested by the military

Background imageAstride Collection: Allies - Brave Belgium by Archibald Wells

Allies - Brave Belgium by Archibald Wells
A Belgian cavalry man sits astride his horse against the backdrop of a combined Belgian and Union Jack flag, a symbol of the two countries combined loyalties during World War One

Background imageAstride Collection: Mrs. R.M. McLennan, Sufragette [sic], 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. R.M

Mrs. R.M. McLennan, Sufragette [sic], 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. R.M. McLennan, Sufragette [sic], 1913
Mrs. Russell M. McLennan, Suffragette, 1913. Woman riding astride a horse, (rather than sidesaddle)

Background imageAstride Collection: Miss Janet Allen, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Janet Allen, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Miss Janet Allen, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Janet Allen, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Miss Janet Allen, 1913. Daughter of US Army officer Major Henry Tureman Allen?

Background imageAstride Collection: Arab astride an ass in Bethlehem (photo)

Arab astride an ass in Bethlehem (photo)
5998136 Arab astride an ass in Bethlehem (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab astride an ass in Bethlehem)

Background imageAstride Collection: Longchamps Year 7

Longchamps Year 7
An illustration of a green coated gentleman on horseback speaking with a young woman in a red coat riding astride him at Longchamps. Date: circa 1901

Background imageAstride Collection: A Merchant Of Tangier

A Merchant Of Tangier
This painting depicts a merchant travelling across a wasteland on horseback, with another unmounted horse walking astride, he comes from Tangier, in Morocco. Date: circa 1921

Background imageAstride Collection: The Donkey Ride

The Donkey Ride
A portrait painting of a young girl in red, riding upon the back of a donkey, being led by her mother, walking astride with a greyhound dog down a coastal, rocky slope. Date: circa 1919

Background imageAstride Collection: Enid Stamp Taylor, actress, theatrical studio portrait in velvet costume astride upholstered bench

Enid Stamp Taylor, actress, theatrical studio portrait in velvet costume astride upholstered bench. Captioned, Part of the Punch'

Background imageAstride Collection: FE Smith KC, MP on horse, in riding tweeds, bowler hat and boots, outdoor sporting photograph

FE Smith KC, MP on horse, in riding tweeds, bowler hat and boots, outdoor sporting photograph. Captioned, Astride Across Lancashire

Background imageAstride Collection: Bronze sculpture of a WWI British trooper

Bronze sculpture of a WWI British trooper
Bronze sculpture of a First World War British trooper astride his horse.Born in Paris 26.11.1871, he learned the techniques of Sculpture from his father

Background imageAstride Collection: Cupid Astride an Eagle, 1715-96. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard

Cupid Astride an Eagle, 1715-96. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
Cupid Astride an Eagle, 1715-96

Background imageAstride Collection: Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving)

Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving)
NCO189709 Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageAstride Collection: Illustration for The Cloister and the Hearth by Charles Reade (litho)

Illustration for The Cloister and the Hearth by Charles Reade (litho)
6020441 Illustration for The Cloister and the Hearth by Charles Reade (litho) by Hewerdine, Matt Bede (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighted astride his high horse)

Background imageAstride Collection: Riding a camel, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson

Riding a camel, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370498 Riding a camel, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Background imageAstride Collection: Charles Dickens, 1861 (b / w photo)

Charles Dickens, 1861 (b / w photo)
5226947 Charles Dickens, 1861 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dickens, 1861)

Background imageAstride Collection: District school, 1894 (b / w photo)

District school, 1894 (b / w photo)
DPL415480 District school, 1894 (b/w photo) by O Keefe, C. Frank (fl.1894); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Miss McDonald (left), teacher, and her companion

Background imageAstride Collection: Rocking Horse

Rocking Horse
Edwardian lad, whip in hand, astride a rocking horse. Date: circa 1902

Background imageAstride Collection: Varuna, God of the Oceans, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte (1785-1836

Varuna, God of the Oceans, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte (1785-1836
STC107466 Varuna, God of the Oceans, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte (1785-1836) (colour litho) by Bardel, Louis Thomas (1804-p.1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAstride Collection: The Colossus of Rhodes, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur

The Colossus of Rhodes, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur
STC132737 The Colossus of Rhodes, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard (1656-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAstride Collection: Cartoon, Our Joe Rides the High Horse

Cartoon, Our Joe Rides the High Horse, showing Joseph Chamberlain flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, trampling his political opponent Campbell-Bannerman. circa 1900s

Background imageAstride Collection: The Emperor of Lilliput and his army marching between Gullivers legs

The Emperor of Lilliput and his army marching between Gullivers legs
1772345 The Emperor of Lilliput and his army marching between Gullivers legs, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift, published c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageAstride Collection: Children on a rocking horse

Children on a rocking horse - Boy and girl astride a rocking horse. Date: circa 1920

Background imageAstride Collection: 'Should Ladies ride astride?', a Primary Difficulty (engraving)

"Should Ladies ride astride?", a Primary Difficulty (engraving)
1047179 " Should Ladies ride astride?", a Primary Difficulty (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Should Ladies ride astride)

Background imageAstride Collection: The Circus, 1912 (oil on canvas)

The Circus, 1912 (oil on canvas)
3949672 The Circus, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 86x111.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageAstride Collection: Sundermalah having her front foot trimmed by one keeper, with a file

Sundermalah having her front foot trimmed by one keeper, with a file
3550633 Sundermalah having her front foot trimmed by one keeper, with a file, as another sits on her back, London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageAstride Collection: A fisherman falling astride a crocodile after it capsized his boat (colour litho)

A fisherman falling astride a crocodile after it capsized his boat (colour litho)
2780021 A fisherman falling astride a crocodile after it capsized his boat (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAstride Collection: Mr Jarndyce, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Mr Jarndyce, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465543 Mr Jarndyce, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageAstride Collection: The Colossus of Rhodes, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne

The Colossus of Rhodes, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne
2603375 The Colossus of Rhodes, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c.1860 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French

Background imageAstride Collection: Little Lucys Wonderful Globe (engraving)

Little Lucys Wonderful Globe (engraving)
1057619 Little Lucys Wonderful Globe (engraving) by Frolich, Lorens (1820-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Lucys Wonderful Globe)

Background imageAstride Collection: Riding Sea Monsters, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

Riding Sea Monsters, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652066 Riding Sea Monsters, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); 53.6x35.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Riding Sea Monsters)

Background imageAstride Collection: Agni, God of Fire, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836) (colour litho)

Agni, God of Fire, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836) (colour litho)
STC107465 Agni, God of Fire, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836) (colour litho) by Bardel, Louis Thomas (1804-p.1841) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageAstride Collection: Illustration for Peter The Whaler (colour litho)

Illustration for Peter The Whaler (colour litho)
3651476 Illustration for Peter The Whaler (colour litho) by Symons, William Christian (1845-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We sat astride." Illustration for Peter The Whaler)

Background imageAstride Collection: Albert, Duke of York playing Polo

Albert, Duke of York playing Polo
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) playing Polo - posing seated on his favourite pony just before taking part in this strenuous sport. Date: 1923

Background imageAstride Collection: LADY RIDING ASTRIDE 1913

LADY RIDING ASTRIDE 1913
Its 1913, and women riders have decided that they can ride astride without physical or moral harm : a lady gallops determinedly. Date: 1913

Background imageAstride Collection: ANCIENT GERMAN RIDER

ANCIENT GERMAN RIDER
Brunehaut, warrior-queen of Austrasia in Germany, mounted - astride, not side-saddle - on horseback and accompanied by a fierce dog. Date: 1st century

Background imageAstride Collection: Woman sits astride Polar bear rug and dreams of her beloved

Woman sits astride Polar bear rug and dreams of her beloved
A French Woman sits astride a Polar bear rug and dreams of her beloved, as the smoke rings take on his visage set within a loving heart. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageAstride Collection: Egypt - Marco the Comedian Monkey

Egypt - Marco the Comedian Monkey
Marco the Comedian Monkey - obviously a well-known performing monkey on the streets of Cairo, Egypt. The captive baboon sits astride a young donkey

Background imageAstride Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley with a Maxim Automatic Machine-Gun

Sir Henry Morton Stanley with a Maxim Automatic Machine-Gun
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-American journalist and explorer, sitting astride a Maxim Automatic Machine-gun, 1887

Background imageAstride Collection: On Margate Beach 1920S

On Margate Beach 1920S
On the beach at Margate: three ladies sit in deckchairs, while two boys in bathing costumes sit, one on the sand, one astride a toy bulldog

Background imageAstride Collection: Workman Sitting Astride Steel Girder Building

Workman Sitting Astride Steel Girder Building
Workman sitting astride a steel girder during the building of a skyscraper in New York, America in the 1930's. From The Wonder Book of Science, published 1930's

Background imageAstride Collection: Indian tank crew astride their Sherman tank

Indian tank crew astride their Sherman tank
Photograph of an Indian tank crew astride their Sherman; photograph from collection covering Middle and Far East, World War Two

Background imageAstride Collection: Preparing Raw Material for Crushing, Belleek Potteries

Preparing Raw Material for Crushing, Belleek Potteries
Preparing Raw Material forCrushing, Belleek Potteries - an outside view with two men sitting astride large rocks which they are breaking. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Fermanagh: Belleek)

Background imageAstride Collection: Albert Memorial (view 2) the Americas

Albert Memorial (view 2) the Americas - second view of Albert Memorial. The Americas figure with spear astride bison. Part of Box 34 Boswell Collection - London Streets. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAstride Collection: Adobe House, New Mexico, USA

Adobe House, New Mexico, USA
A house in New Mexico made from adobe - sun-dried brick. Its residents are descendants of Spanish colonists, one of whom sits astride a horse. Date: circa 1895

Background imageAstride Collection: Circus Elephant / Chaos

Circus Elephant / Chaos
A circus elephant runs amok with with one of the performers sitting astride his trunk. The ring-masters top hat gets a soaking. Date: 1928



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"Astride: A Journey Through Time and Courage" Step into the past with the Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons in New York. As you inhale the rich aroma of history, imagine a woman on a Super Sunbeam motorcycle, fearlessly straddling her machine as she blazes through the streets. In another corner of time, an army officer sits astride a Silent Grey Harley Davidson, his steely gaze reflecting both power and determination. Alongside him stands Allies - Brave Belgium by Archibald Wells, reminding us of the indomitable spirit that unites nations during times of war. At Longchamps Year 7, elegance meets excitement as spectators witness horses and jockeys gracefully astride their magnificent beasts. The thrill continues with The Merchant Of Tangier's daring adventures across exotic lands or perhaps even on The Donkey Ride – a whimsical journey filled with laughter and joy. Enid Stamp Taylor captivates us from her theatrical studio portrait in velvet costume astride an upholstered bench. Part of "The Punch, " Enid Georgiana Stamp Taylor embodies grace and talent while appearing in The Punch Bowl. FE Smith KC, MP takes center stage outdoors astride his horse; riding tweeds perfectly complementing his bowler hat and boots. This sporting photograph captures Astride Across Lancashire: The New Master of The Constitutional Harriers of Northern Radicalism – a man who commands respect both on horseback and within political circles. Bronze sculptures immortalize WWI British troopers who bravely fought for freedom; their stoic figures forever etched in our collective memory. Among them stands an Indian tank crew astride their Sherman tank – symbols of strength amidst adversity.