Obtain Collection (page 2)

In the Mail Train for London (First Stage of the Journey), which was Stopped for our Convenience, I was Fortunate Enough to Obtain a Short Nap, 1888 Engraving

Spain. Post-war. Queu to obtain supplies. Photography

watering Bo tree - Kalaw - The next and last Buddha will obtain supreme intelligence under the Bo tree (mseua ferrea). It sprang up at Guatamas birth, stood in centre of earth. Worshipped

The Spice of the Trotting Turf

Week-end Leave and How to Obtain It
The bureaucracy facing a young officer simply wanting weekend leave while serving at the Front during World War I. Frustratingly, he manages to miss his train

Selling the ILN
Scene at the Publishing Office of The Illustrated London News at 172, Strand, London in 1911, where retailers could obtain copies of the ILN and the Sketch and where general distribution

Broadcasting a violin recital with sound and vision. Two television cameras record the performer from different angles. The microphone is suspended to obtain the sound recording

Valette and Envoy
La Valette, Grand Master of the Hospitallers, shows the Turkish envoy a ditch and says thats the only part of Malta the besiegers will obtain. Below, view of Malta

Bookseller 1827
A bookseller visits a bookshop and haggles with the owner in an attempt to obtain the best price for his books

Crinoline Prevents Kiss
Adolphus is foiled in his attempts to obtain a kiss from his beloved. The new fashion is proving a barrier to matrimony and intimacy between the sexes

Salpetriere Photography
PHOTOGRAPHING THE PATIENT At La Salpetriere hospital, Paris, doctors working with Charcot obtain photographic documentation of hysteria patients in various states

Iphigenia at Aulis
She is sacrificed at Aulis, as the only way whereby the Greeks can obtain a favorable wind to enable them to sail to Troy (fortunately she will be rescued by Artemis)

Peasant Mother / Child
A peasant mother and her daughter in a barn: mother is trying to obtain a spark in order to light a fire for cooking

Reading Palm Right
A gipsy reads a palm - the right hand What you want you will shortly obtain... Date: 1906

Norman Conquest 10 of 16
Williams cavalry land and head for Hastings to obtain supplies

Victoria Mesmerises
Queen Victoria, visiting Louis-Philippe of France, is suspected by the French of using mesmerism on him to obtain better terms for their commercial treaty

Vodka Manufacture / Russia
Vodka manufacture in Russia Mixing apparatus to obtain the spirit before it is filtered through carbon and sand

Children Obtain Tree
Four children have found a snow-covered tree and some presents

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"Obtain: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step into the world of "obtain" as we explore its significance in various historical events and legendary stories. From Montessori's groundbreaking educational approach to Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, this word has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone grants one the power of eloquence, a coveted gift many have sought to obtain. Similarly, Herakles' epic battle against the Amazons symbolizes his relentless pursuit to obtain glory and honor. In biblical times, Jesus performed miracles such as multiplying fishes to feed thousands, showcasing his ability to obtain abundance from scarcity. Meanwhile, admirers adorned themselves with crinoline fashion in the 1850s, striving to obtain social status through their extravagant attire. However, not all endeavors end in success. Engravings depict individuals unable to obtain employment during challenging times or spies meeting a sad fate behind enemy lines during World War I. The struggle for survival is also evident in engravings depicting distress in Ireland or lithographs offering advice on obtaining a good night's sleep despite interruptions. These glimpses into everyday life remind us that obtaining even basic necessities can be a constant battle. Lastly, Iris advises Priam on how to obtain Hector's body after his tragic death—a poignant reminder of humanity's eternal quest for closure and solace amidst loss. Through these diverse narratives spanning centuries and continents, "obtain" emerges as both an aspiration and a challenge—an ever-present force driving human ambition across time.