Kindness Collection

Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-Box
A British trooper shares his Christmas rations with his horse on the Western Front during WWI. 1916

Feline Bell-Ringers 1875
These five cats have been taught - entirely by kindness - to ring bells in sequence, though whether they themselves enjoy the sound they make is open to question

St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lions Paw, c
XAL178985 St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lions Paw, c.1445 (oil on panel) (see 178986 for detail) by Colantonio, Niccolo Antonio (fl.1455-62); Museo e Gallerie Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples

The prayer of a horse to its master in a plea to be treated well (b / w photo)
5999793 The prayer of a horse to its master in a plea to be treated well (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yellow-headed Picathartes / White necked rockfowl (Picathartes gymnocephalus) Kambui Hills, Sierra Leone, Vulnerable species. Photograph taken on location for BBC Africa series, September 2010

Study for The Blessed Damozel, c. 1876 (graphite on paper)
XJF417334 Study for The Blessed Damozel, c.1876 (graphite on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White makes herself useful in the home of the Seven Dwarfs

Androcles and the lion (chromolitho)
974474 Androcles and the lion (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Androcles and the lion)

Dr Johnson and his Cat (engraving)
3634822 Dr Johnson and his Cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson and his Cat. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Our Dumb Friends League. A society for the encouragement of kindness to animals. Blue Cross fund for wounded horses at the front. Poster showing a wounded horse on the battlefield. Date 1915

Black Cocker Spaniel puppy standing, against white background

Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231)
FGL5491015 Pious Image: Portrait of St. Anthony of Padua (Antonio di Padova, 1195-1231) with the child Jesus in the arms gives bread to the poor

Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved)
7485457 Chinese Budai: God of Contentment in Asia, Early Twentieth Century (engraved); (add.info.: Chinese Budai (Bu-Tai): god of contentment in Asia

A Salvation Army prayer meeting (engraving)
8631447 A Salvation Army prayer meeting (engraving) by Johnson, Ernest Borough (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Salvation Army prayer meeting. Illustration from Black and White)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630709 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gypsy caravan (colour litho)
8635287 Gypsy caravan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gypsy caravan. Illustration from Kindness to Animals Painting Book (Dean & Son Ltd)

The hope of the world (colour litho)
8655945 The hope of the world (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hope of the world. Jesus Christ surrounded by children)

Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving)
8639625 Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Presenting a Flower to a Lame Girl)

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Girl sheltering a calf from the rain (colour litho)
8664200 Girl sheltering a calf from the rain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sheltering a calf from the rain)

Letter P: Poor
DUV4217007 Letter P: Poor; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Good Friday at the church of St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield (engraving)
8631416 Good Friday at the church of St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Germans before Paris, how the compassionate German soldiers draped the statuary at St Cloud (engraving)
8643284 The Germans before Paris, how the compassionate German soldiers draped the statuary at St Cloud (engraving) by English School

Helping Grannie (colour litho)
8641609 Helping Grannie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helping Grannie. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn.

Companions (colour litho)
8641606 Companions (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Companions. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn.

A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance
BEN5475048 A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance. Miniature taken from 'The Works of Merciord' (ms)

The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard)
7422872 The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard); (add.info.: Paranormal. Superstition. The happyness sower. Woman sows amulets and lucky charms. Postcard, France, 1910-20.); © Archives Charmet.

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220563 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220559 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho)
8672125 Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children protecting their pet dog from the hot sun (colour litho)
8635291 Children protecting their pet dog from the hot sun (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children protecting their pet dog from the hot sun)

Girl milking cows (colour litho)
8635290 Girl milking cows (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl milking cows)

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Painting. Anonymous. Sainte Elisabeth of Thuringe practisising charity. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6262022 Painting. Anonymous. Sainte Elisabeth of Thuringe practisising charity. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Letter Q: Quete of the red cross. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph)
DUV4204674 Letter Q: Quete of the red cross. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by J. M. Porta)

Selling old clothes at a Salvation Army Shelter for women (engraving)
8631390 Selling old clothes at a Salvation Army Shelter for women (engraving) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salvation Army Shelter for women (engraving)
8631388 Salvation Army Shelter for women (engraving) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army Shelter for women)

Salvation Army Shelter (engraving)
8631384 Salvation Army Shelter (engraving) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation Army Shelter. Illustration from Black and White)

A patron of the fine arts, girl giving money to a beggar (engraving)
8631371 A patron of the fine arts, girl giving money to a beggar (engraving) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A patron of the fine arts)

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Girl feeding; ducks and geese (colour litho)
8635292 Girl feeding; ducks and geese (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl feeding; ducks and geese)

Children feeding goats (colour litho)
8635288 Children feeding goats (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children feeding goats)

Girl with a cat and dog (colour litho)
8635284 Girl with a cat and dog (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a cat and dog)

St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris (litho)
8661250 St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris (litho) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris)

Letter Q and R: Quete of the Red Cross and Supply. Little French alphabet
DUV4204664 Letter Q and R: Quete of the Red Cross and Supply. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Children watching a cat and a dog drinking from a bowl of water (colour litho)
8635293 Children watching a cat and a dog drinking from a bowl of water (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Kindness: A Timeless Act of Compassion and Connection" Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-Box: In times of scarcity, kindness knows no bounds as soldiers share their limited rations to bring joy during the holiday season. Feline Bell-Ringers 1875: Even our furry friends understand the power of kindness, as cats ring bells to spread cheer and goodwill in a bygone era. Dr Johnson and his Cat (engraving): Kindness transcends species boundaries, as renowned writer Dr Johnson shows compassion towards his feline companion, reminding us that all creatures deserve love and care. St. Jerome Removing a Thorn from the Lion's Paw: An iconic image depicting an act between man and beast, emphasizing that even the mightiest can show gentleness towards those in need. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: This timeless tale teaches us that true kindness lies in accepting others for who they are, regardless of appearance or background. Androcles and the Lion (chromolitho): A powerful story showcasing how an act of mercy can forge unexpected friendships between unlikely allies – proving that even lions respond to acts of genuine compassion. The prayer of a horse to its master in a plea to be treated well (b/w photo): Animals too have feelings; this poignant photograph reminds us to treat them with respect and kindness they deserve. Our Dumb Friends League - A society for the encouragement of animal welfare since 1897: Founded on principles rooted in empathy, this organization has championed kind treatment towards animals for over a century. Study for The Blessed Damozel c. 1876 (graphite on paper): Through artistry comes inspiration; this sketch captures the essence of kind devotion where one soul reaches out selflessly towards another with love and tenderness. Aboard the Carpathia: In the face of tragedy, kindness shines brightest.