Borrowed Collection

Lending Library Ticket
Ticket for G Hitchcock, Williams & Co Young Mens Library. Book: S58 has been borrowed for 7 days from a private lending library possibly at a booksellers

All about our Lawn-Tennis Club (chromolitho)
1062185 All about our Lawn-Tennis Club (chromolitho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All about our Lawn-Tennis Club)

Capital One Million (engraving)
2772426 Capital One Million (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capital One Million)

The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving)
1047394 The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses)

Pickpocket Caught
An observant policeman apprehends a pickpocket who has stolen a gentlemans pocket hankerchief. He claims he only borrowed it because he has a cold. Date: circa 1830

GAME / TIGER HUNTING 1901
Three children hunt a tiger - one of their friends wearing a tigers skin (no doubt borrowed from the fireplace!) Date: 1901

Mrs Patrick Campbell & Lady Randolph Churchill
An interesting photograph showing the acclaimed stage beauty, Mrs Patrick Campbell (1865-1940), born Beatrice Stellar Tanner (pictured centre)

His Borrowed Plumes
HIS BORROWED PLUMES The cast, with author Mrs George Cornwallis-West (Lady Randolph Churchill), seated in the centre

Witch on Broomstick
A witch rides through the starlit sky on her broomstick, carrying a baby she has borrowed from its mum

BORROWED PLUMES, BY ALF J. JOHNSON, 1893 engraving

Joannes Coaxa counts his borrowed money, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, 1704

Borrowed Plumes, By Alf J. Johnson, 1893 Engraving

Captain Macheath
Gays character of Captain Macheath is borrowed for a political cartoon

Fable / Daw & Feathers
THE DAW WITH BORROWED FEATHERS The jackdaw imagined he could pass as an elegant peacock merely by dressing himself in their coloured plumes

Shakespeares Prophecy, the Last Act but one in the Tempest, or the Jack Daws in borrowed Feathers

Xerxes Palace / Persepolis
Monumental winged bulls flank an entranceway into the Palace of Xerxes I at Persepolis. The Palaces borrowed elements from many traditions - Median, Mesopotamian, Greek & Egyptian

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"Borrowed: A Glimpse into the World of Art, Literature, and Adventure" Step into a world treasures with our lending library ticket. From the captivating performances of Mrs Patrick Campbell and Lady Randolph Churchill to the exhilarating matches at our Lawn-Tennis Club, there's something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the pages of "The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses" and discover what unfolds in this thrilling engraving. Witness justice prevail as a pickpocket is caught red-handed, reminding us that crime doesn't pay. Transport yourself to exotic lands through the vivid depiction of "GAME / TIGER HUNTING 1901. " Feel your heart race as you join an enthralling chase amidst untamed wilderness. Experience art come alive with the vibrant colours of "Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith. " Let your imagination wander through this enchanting lithograph capturing both beauty and melancholy. Delve into ancient history with "Cleopatra" by H Rider Haggard. Lose yourself in this mesmerizing engraving that brings forth Cleopatra's allure and power like never before. Embark on a whimsical journey alongside a witch on her broomstick. Uncover her secrets as she soars through moonlit skies, casting spells upon those who cross her path. Witness dark deeds unfold outside city walls in "Executors murder convicts outside city wall various ways. " Explore the chilling tales hidden within these engravings that will send shivers down your spine. Finally, let your senses bloom with delight as you admire the delicate brushstrokes depicting "Basket Flowers 1620s Oil wood 18 1/2 x 26 7/8". Allow their beauty to transport you back to a time where nature's wonders were celebrated on canvas. Join us on this extraordinary journey filled with borrowed moments from different realms - each hint offering a glimpse into a world waiting to be explored.