Choice Collection (page 2)

Cubas choice. Illustration shows a young woman wearing a hat labeled Cuba, standing, with her arms crossed, trying to decide which of three paths to choose; the first path

Black and white illustration of ingredients and utensils for making freshly squeezed fruit juice

The Vegetable Seller (oil on canvas)
XIR28087 The Vegetable Seller (oil on canvas) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Spices, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Moroccan shoes, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Costume / Out & away 1919
Man: brown tweed suit, bowtie, trilby & spats. Women: riding habit of grey jacket with sloping front borders, bowler hat, cravat & crop or cap & goggles & fur lined greatcoat Date: 1919

Tin Cooking Moulds
Tin Moulds for Sweets and Savouries

Edward Viii / P Journal 36
AMOUR OU COURONNE ? EDWARD VIII makes his choice, with a little help from Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister

Colorful scented spices in cone shape in a row, Marrakesh, Morocco

Variety of natural handmade soaps for sale in the souk of medina old town, overhead view, Morocco

Overhead view of colored powders for textile dyes in the street markets, Morocco

Bars of organic handcraft soap for sale in the street markets, Morocco

Colorful handicraft souvenirs, Fez, Morocco

Afghan vendor wears rings on his fingers to attract customers ahead of Eid-al-Fitr in
An Afghan vendor wears rings on his fingers to attract customers ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Kabul September 9, 2010

A visitor looks at traditional light-shop in local souq at Bab al Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain June 27, 2018. Picture taken June 27, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

The traditional sweets Kahk are prepare ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival
The traditional sweets " Kahk" are prepare ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival, at a bakery in Cairo, Egypt May 24, 2019. Picture taken May 24, 2019. REUTERS/Hayam Adel

Illustration of electric breast pump
Accessibility, Advice, Baby Bottle, Breast Pump, Care, Childhood, Choice, Close-Up, Convenience, Electric, Food and Drink, Full Length, Healthcare and Medicine, High Angle View

Daily choice
Ina Tänzer

Gold Bangles For Sale In Gold Souk; Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Handmade ceramics crafts souvenirs in Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

A woman shops at the old market in the historic city of Sanaa, Yemen April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Mannequins are displayed for sale at a shop in Hanoi, Vietnam March 12, 2018. REUTERS/Kham

A street vendor offers passport covers for sale outside a Home Affairs Department office in Harare, Zimbabwe, July 2, 2019. Picture taken July 2, 2019.REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo

Glass baubles Christmas decorations are displayed at the Silverado manufacture of hand-blown Christmas ornaments in the town of Jozefow outside Warsaw December 2, 2014

A woman shops for fish at Pabean fish market in Surabaya, Indonesia, August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

A Greengrocers Fruits and Vegetables display, Montevideo Ciudad Vieja district, Uruguay

Bloemenmarkt Flower Market, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Selection of ice cream at a Sicilian ice cream parlour, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Gideon chooses his men, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665393 Gideon chooses his men, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Gideon chooses his men, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, (oil on canvas)
989912 In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 83.2x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Village at El Biar, Algiers)

The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60

Shopper browsing the butchers counter at a newly opened self service food store in North London. 14th November 1958

Model Hairstyles
A woman with a selection of model heads, which have been prepared for a display at the Hairdressing Fair, White City, London, 25th October 1928

February - Valentines Day
Love-lorn men and women of all shapes, sizes and ages firing cupids arrows at each other across the street on St Valentines Day, 14th February

Traditional silk japanese folding fans
Typical japanese handfans made with silk and bamboo in a shop in Higashiyama district, Kyoto, Japan

Anti-suffrage satirical postcard - Leap Year Goods - " Will wear well". A woman in full tweed suit of jacket and plus fours standing with her motorbike. 1908

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BULGARIA Bansko Traditional Bulgarian pottery on display outside gift and craft shop. Store Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour

Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market

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BULGARIA Melnik. Display of wine bottles barrel and containers outside shop. Store Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Melnik

Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) in Beqa (Benga) Lagoon, a reserve where sharks are fed as part of a commercial diving operation. Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Greylag geese (Anser anser). Cley, Norfolk, UK, March. Digital composite

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on a fence post, stretching its wings, Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal, April

Chinese Mahjong players
Mahjong, game of Chinese origin dating to over two thousand years ago. For centuries, Mahjong remained exclusive of the royal class. It was against the law for commoners to play

Traditional Japanese Woodblock of a women in room
A wonderful Ukiyo-e print by the master Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan

Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of House Interior
This wonderful colourful Oban woodblock print is by Yamazaki Toshinobu, (1857-1885) Son of a barber; He created thirty woodblock prints of the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion

The Torment of Hatuey, (16th century), 1920s
In 1511, Diego Velazquez set out from Hispaniola to conquer the island of Caobana (Cuba). He was preceded, however, by Hatuey

Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. From the British Museum, London

Colorful exotic fruit for sale, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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"Choosing the Path: The Broad and Narrow Way to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating black and white illustration, reminiscent of a Snellen chart, we are confronted with the ultimate concept of choice. Just like in life, there are two distinct paths laid out before us - one leading to heaven and the other to hell. As we gaze upon "Between Two Fires, " a thought-provoking artwork by Francis Davis Millet from 1892, we realize that our choices have consequences, and is up to us to navigate through life's challenges and make decisions that align with our values and beliefs. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon souvenir dolls dressed in traditional Hungarian costumes in Budapest. These dolls serve as a reminder that even within cultural diversity, choice plays a significant role in preserving traditions or embracing change. Venturing further into Tel Aviv's bustling Shuk HaCarmel market in Israel, our senses awaken as we encounter an array of delectable food stalls. Here lies another realm - what flavors will tantalize our taste buds? Will it be the spicy Middle Eastern cuisine or something more familiar? Moving on to Lisbon's charming streets, where shop displays showcase vibrant souvenir tiles from Portugal. Each tile tells its own story but also presents us with yet another decision - which piece resonates most with our personal style or memories? Journeying across borders once again brings us face-to-face with Talavera Pottery at El Parian Market in Puebla State, Mexico. This exquisite craftsmanship reminds us that choosing beauty can enrich not only our surroundings but also our souls. Amsterdam greets us next with house-shaped refrigerator magnets beckoning tourists towards their whimsical charm. These souvenirs symbolize freedom – where do you want your imagination to take you? What dreams will these little houses hold for you? A detour leads us down the famous road made immortal by James Herriot's TV series in Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales.