Neutrality Collection

Arch of Neutrality, Ashgabad, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Asia

Les sous-marins allemands chez les neutres; les visites de sous-marins allemands aux ports... 1916 Creator: Unknown
Les sous-marins allemands chez les neutres; les visites de sous-marins allemands aux ports neutres: L'u35 a Carthagene, ou il a accoste le navire marchand allemand Rom

King Ferdinand I of Romania
Ruler of Romania, King Ferdinand I (1865-1927), published shortly after he broke his country's neutrality to side with the Allies during the First World War

Temporary emergency bridge in Belgium, Sept 1939
Temporary emergency bridge constructed in Belgium in case of a German invasion. The bridge is supported by five barges which function as pontoons

Anti-tank barrier on the Belgian frontier, Sept 1939
Photograph of a steel wall built on the border between Germany and Belgium as an anti-tank barrier. The Sphere describes its design as of " somewhat unique character"

The Sandwich Islands: The Christening of the Kings Prime Minister on Board the
TRV173973 The Sandwich Islands: The Christening of the Kings Prime Minister on Board the Uranie, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-20 engraved by Lerouge and Forget

The New Worlds interest in the Old Worlds War, 1914 (litho)
STC310988 The New Worlds interest in the Old Worlds War, 1914 (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The late Outrage on the Neutrality of Brazil (engraving)
1613365 The late Outrage on the Neutrality of Brazil (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Outrage on the Neutrality of Brazil)

Benjamin Bombastes (engraving)
2777094 Benjamin Bombastes (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Bombastes. Cartoon, 4 August 1877)

Retreat of the Swiss into neutrality after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
2782958 Retreat of the Swiss into neutrality after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Kaiser and Uncle Sam at the time of the 1st World War, 1915 (colour litho)
CHT259979 The Kaiser and Uncle Sam at the time of the 1st World War, 1915 (colour litho) by Spanish School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho)
695963 Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 57x47 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Neutrality under Difficulties : Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative Prime
527897 Neutrality under Difficulties : Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative Prime Minister, refusing to take action over the Russo-Turkish War

The Candahar Debate, Character Sketches in the House of Lords (engraving)
1037672 The Candahar Debate, Character Sketches in the House of Lords (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Candahar Debate)

Swearing the oath of neutrality, illustration from After Pretoria
3037628 Swearing the oath of neutrality, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Neutrality", a Sketch in an Inn at Dover (engraving)
1059636 " Neutrality", a Sketch in an Inn at Dover (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Neutrality")

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Ireland, County Donegal, Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head, Eire sign painted on headland during WW2 to denote the countrys neutrality

The North Sea and The Baltic Sea, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The North Sea and The Baltic Sea, 1915. The Netherlands remained neutral during World War I but following the Race to the Sea, both sides dug fortified trenches

Argos, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Argos, 1890. Argos in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In 494 BC, Argos suffered crushing defeat from rival, Sparta

The Scrap of Paper, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The " Scrap of Paper", (1919). This document is a translation and facsimile of signatures from the original treaty of 1831 guaranteeing the independence and neutrality of Belgium

Precautions taken by neutral vessels against the German submarine menace, 1915. Painting in large letters the name and nationality of a Danish merchantman on the vessels hull

Bamberg - Rathaus, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Bamberg - Rathaus, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

Geneva, Switzerland, 1926
Geneva, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Friends or Foes?, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Friends or Foes?, 1876. The British Lion, travelling, meets the Russian Bear, who is armed, at the crossroads. This relates to the recent conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria

Keeping the Ring, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Keeping the Ring, 1876. Turkey, brandishing a sword, is beset on all sides by the dogs of war, Servia, Montenegro, Herzegovina and Bosnia

America First! American sheet music cover, 1940, favoring isolationism from the war in Europe
WORLD WAR II: SONGSHEET. America First! American sheet music cover, 1940, favoring isolationism from the war in Europe

Boer Farmers Taking The Oath Of Neutrality At Greylingstad, South Africa During The Second Boer War. From South Africa And The Transvaal War, By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

WW1 - American Neutrality
WW1 - Discussion in office regarding Americas initial neutrality in the war. The text with the illustration is purposefully written in an American dialect to emphasise their relaxed attitude towards

Front cover of The Bystander, 1915: US war profiteering
A British comment on war profiteering by America, and the British right to search neutral merchant vessels for contraband during World War One. Date: 1915

Neutral Switzerland sitting high above the warring world
Neutral Switzerland sitting high on a mountaintop above the clouds of war below. Date: circa 1910s

WW1 - Balkan Indecision
WW1 - An illustrated personification of Romanias and Bulgarias indecision and role in the war. The two countries are personified as two men in conversation to decide whether to take a swim in

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Y Darn Papur
Y Darn Papur. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 15. Welsh version of The Scrap of Paper - Prussias Perfidy

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- The Scrap of Paper
The Scrap of Paper - Prussias Perfidy - Britains Bond. Enlist Today. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 7

A souvenir of the Great War. The centre-piece shows a facsimile of the signatories on the document signed in 1830 on the establishment of the State of Belgium and the guaranteeing of its neutrality

Facsimile of signatories - State of Belgium founded
A souvenir of the Great War. The centre-piece shows a facsimile of the signatories on the document signed in 1830 on the establishment of the State of Belgium and the guaranteeing of its neutrality

Cartoon, A Friend at Last, WW1
Cartoon, A Friend at Last. A German cavalryman says to a British slacker who hasn t yet joined the armed forces: Thanks, mein friendt! Your neutrality in the war is most helpful to me

Cartoon, Men from The Moon, WW1
Cartoon, Men from The Moon, commenting on three neutral powers in the early weeks of the First World War (Holland, America and Italy), and how they are regarded by the German government

Italian Ambassador in London 1914
The Italian Ambassador appears at the Embassy window in London to acknowledge the celebratory crowd that has gathered outside

Italy Declares Neutrality
An enthusiastic crowd outside the Italian Embassy in London cheer the decision by Italy to remain neutral at the outbreak of War

The Queen of Hungary Stript, 1742 (etching)
XJF867805 The Queen of Hungary Stript, 1742 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.3719); English, out of copyright

ARMED NEUTRALITY, 1780. Lord North and King George the Third, left, in despair over the cost of the war in America and the news of the Armed Neutrality League in Europe. Dutch political cartoon, 1780

CARTOON: U. S. NEUTRALITY. I Am Perfectly Neutral. Satirical American cartoon
CARTOON: U.S. NEUTRALITY. I Am Perfectly Neutral. Satirical American cartoon, 1915, commenting on Americas neutrality in during World War I

HAMILTON: TITLE PAGE, 1793. Letters of Pacificus. One of the public letters between Alexander Hamilton (Pacificus) and James Madison (Helvidius)

INTERMISSION SLIDE. President Wilson has asked Americans to preserve absolute neutrality during the war abroad... American silent movie, c1917

Noblesse oblige - Swiss caring for injured soldiers
Noblesse oblige - Whoever claims to be noble must conduct himself nobly. Despite neutrality in world conflict, the Swiss recognise their obligations due to their status to care for those injured in

The Feelings Neutral
circa 1936: President Franklin D Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) takes part in a neutrality discussion. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Neutrality under Difficulties : Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative Prime Minister, refusing to take action over the Russo-Turkish War. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 5 August 1875

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"Exploring the Essence of Neutrality: A Journey through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the concept of neutrality, transcending borders and eras. Our first stop takes us to Ashgabad, Turkmenistan in Central Asia, where the majestic Arch stands tall, symbolizing peace amidst turmoil. Intriguingly, our path leads us to King Ferdinand I of Romania during World War I. His unwavering commitment to neutrality showcased his wisdom in navigating treacherous waters while maintaining stability for his nation. As we flip through history's pages, we stumble upon The Bystander's front cover from 1915, shedding light on American war profiteering during their period of neutrality. It serves as a reminder that even noble intentions can sometimes be tainted by self-interest. The engraving titled "Neutrality under Difficulties" captures the resilience displayed by nations striving to remain impartial despite challenging circumstances. We witness Belgium erecting temporary emergency bridges and anti-tank barriers along its frontier in September 1939 - an embodiment of their determination to safeguard their neutral stance amid brewing conflict. Crossing borders once more, we find ourselves at the bridge connecting Germany and Luxembourg in September 1939. This structure becomes a poignant symbol representing how they are serve as both a physical barrier and a fragile link between warring nations. Our voyage then takes an unexpected turn towards The Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii), witnessing the christening ceremony aboard "The Kings Prime Minister. " Here lies an intriguing paradox; although geographically distant from Europe's conflicts, these islands' involvement highlights how global events ripple across continents with profound consequences for all. Glimpses into historical lithographs reveal "The New World's interest in the Old World's War" from 1914 – showcasing how even those seemingly detached cannot escape entanglement when it comes to matters of global significance.