Chose Collection

Odyssey / Penelope / Gorguet
Penelope with her maids, weaving a shroud for her father-in-law. (She unravelled this every night because she had promised to chose one of her Suitors as soon as it was completed)

Gertrude Fitzpatrick 2
Lady GERTRUDE FITZPATRICK daughter of the second earl of Upper Ossory, but even with her posh name and her handsome looks, she chose never to wed. Date: CIRCA 1781 - 1841

Gertrude Fitzpatrick
Lady GERTRUDE FITZPATRICK daughter of the second earl of Upper Ossory, but even with her posh name and her handsome looks, she chose never to wed. Date: CIRCA 1781 - 1841

The Judgement Of Paris
This illustration is a depiction of the Greek mythological story of The Judgement of Paris, this scene represents the goddess of Discord, Eris, holding the golden apple

Seraphina Exotic
Oil painting of a seated woman in orange, with a floral decorated outer garment. The sitter was Rita McIlraith but the artist chose not to use her name in the title and hence it was called Exotic

Comic postcard, Man targeted by pigeons at football match Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Two to One
During the war the Government chose to see sports betting as Entertainment and despite an early decline in gambling, options for punters like the football pools

The counsel chose the latter alternative (engraving)
2781476 The counsel chose the latter alternative (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The counsel chose the latter alternative)

How to chose a wife by her legs (engraving)
736225 How to chose a wife by her legs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to chose a wife by her legs; Show me the leg)

It was a special licence to marry Becky any day he chose (litho)
6002368 It was a special licence to marry Becky any day he chose (litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: It was a special licence to marry Becky any day he chose)

Lady Patricia Ramsay and her son
Lady Patricia Ramsay, formerly Princess Patricia of Connaught (1886-1974) with her son, Master Alexander Ramsay of Mar (1919-2000) around 1927

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson on holiday on the Dalmatian c
King Edward VIII (1894-1972), later Duke of Windsor together with Mrs. Wallis Simpson (1896-1986), later Duchess of Windsor on the Dalmatian coast in August 1936

Bruno of Cologne (Anon)
SAINT BRUNO of Cologne member of Hartenfaust family, theologian who chose the life of a hermit and founded the Carthusian order at la Grande Chartreuse near Grenoble. Date: 1050 - 1102

Ice Floes 1893 Oil canvas 26 x 39 1 / 2 66 100. 3 cm
Artokoloro

Abraham Isaac 1645 Etching burin state Plate
Artokoloro

SIR WALER SCOTT, MARMION, And, after many wanderings past, He chose his lordly seat at last, , engraving 1884, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Bakker blows a horn, Adriaen van Ostade, 1646 - 1650

San Francisco - California - Chose our lunch lobsters to carry into Fishermans Grotto No. 9. Date: 1952

La chose impossible, ou la commission des finances telle qui

Abdication crisis: front cover of the Saturday Review
Front cover of the Saturday Review from December 1936, referring to the abdication of King Edward VIII. Edward chose to give up the throne to marry the twice-divorced Wallis Simpson

Abdcation crisis: sloganed car
Sloganed car in support of King Edward VIII during the Abdication crisis of December 1936. The kings desire to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson split the government

Abdication crisis: front cover of the Daily Mirror
Front cover from the Daily Mirror, 11th December 1936 depicting the new king, George VI arriving at his home at 145, Piccadilly, London

Portrait of Queen Victoria, fancy dress ball, 1842
Queen Victoria in fancy dress for the fancy dress ball held in 1842. The theme of the ball being historical costume, the Queen chose to dress as Philippa, Queen of Edward III

Harem Pants / Postcard
A modern young lady wearing the daring new harem pants under her skirt is able to run for a bus - fortunately she didn t chose the fashionable hobble skirt instead

Simeon Stylites
SIMEON STYLITES Syrian ascetic who chose to spend 30 years of his life on a pillar whose height was gradually increased to 40 cubits

Talk with Peasant Woman
Incognito, he asks a peasant woman of Tarare, near Lyon, isn t Napoleon like any other tyrant ? - No, because they chose him, whereas the old kings were forced on them

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"Chose: A Journey through Time and Choices" Step into the world of Gertrude Fitzpatrick 2, where she explores the power of choices. Inspired by her predecessor, Gertrude Fitzpatrick, this captivating tale takes us on an odyssey filled with intrigue and mystery. In one chapter, we find ourselves amidst the mythical realm of Odyssey, where Penelope's unwavering loyalty is tested as suitors vie for her hand in marriage. Will she choose wisely or succumb to temptation? The enigmatic Gorguet adds a twist to this timeless story. The Judgement Of Paris unfolds next, revealing how a single choice can shape destinies. Seraphina Exotic mesmerizes with her beauty as Paris must decide which goddess deserves the golden apple. This fateful decision sets off a chain of events that will forever alter history. Amidst these tales lies a comic postcard from the 20th century – a man targeted by pigeons at a football match. Sometimes life presents unexpected choices even in seemingly mundane situations. Traveling back further in time to the WW2 era, another comic postcard emerges - "Two to One. " It reminds us that even during times of war, choices still exist; they may be limited but carry immense weight nonetheless. An engraving depicts "The counsel chose the latter alternative, " reminding us that decisions made collectively have consequences for all involved. Similarly intriguing is another engraving titled "How to choose a wife by her legs, " shedding light on societal norms and expectations surrounding relationships throughout history. Yet not all choices are bound by tradition or conventionality. In litho form, we witness someone granted special permission to marry Becky any day he chooses – love transcending rules and regulations. As our journey nears its end, Bruno of Cologne makes an appearance—an anonymous figure whose actions demonstrate courage and conviction when faced with difficult decisions. Finally, Lady Patricia Ramsay and her son grace the pages, reminding us that choices extend beyond personal desires.