Particular Collection

Les Diables Bleus - 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - the 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins. A platoon on a mountain path by a stream. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Animals, in particular elephants at the zoo (engraving)
5227110 Animals, in particular elephants at the zoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals, in particular elephants at the zoo)

Favourite Sayings - Cart before the horse
Black and white lantern slide of a man putting a horse the wrong way round between the shafts of a cart.Two men stand at the side, one pointing to what the man is doing

Favourite Sayings - You can t catch the wind in a net
Black and white lantern slide of a man standing on a bank holding a rod with a net painted in at the end. Painted background of countryside.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Les Diables Bleus - A patrol of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A patrol of First World War Chasseurs Alpins resting on a mountain path. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Les Diables Bleus - A group of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A group of First World War Chasseurs Alpins in the Alps sheltering behind a large rock in a snowstorm.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Two Chasseurs of 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins resting
Two Chasseurs of the 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins resting on a mountain path. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Favourite Sayings - No plough, many weeds
Black and white lantern slide of painted image of vegetation in front of a fence while in the background a man is ploughing a field.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - The cracked dish
Black and white lantern slide of a woman pouring the contents of a pan into a cracked dish and liquid spilling out onto the floor.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Grasp all and lose all
Black and white lantern slide painted scene of mice in a granary making holes in the sacks of corn.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. Grasp all and lose all. Lantern slide creations of C

Favourite Sayings - Scatter and Increase
Black and white lantern slide of split scene. Left hand side shows a man scattering seed into broken earth. Right hand side shows the painted image of sheaves of stacked corn

Favourite Sayings - A man in a passion
Black and white lantern slide of a man in the foreground waving his arms and a pitchfork while the painted background is of a man struggling on a galloping horse

Favourite Sayings - Fools set stools for wise men to tumble
Black and white lantern slide of a young man crouched down holding a stool in front of an old man walking along reading a book. Painted background shows the interior of a kitchen

Favourite Sayings - The leaking tap
Black and white lanter slide of a barrell on a trestle, its tap leaking.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. A leaking tap is a great waster. Lantern slide creations of C. H

Favourite Sayings - Stick to it and succeed
Black and white Lantern slide of man pushing the painted in image of a cart and horses up a hill.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. Stick to it and do it. Lantern slide creations of C. H

Favourite Sayings - Fight for a bone
Black and white lantern slide of painted image of two dogs fighting while a third runs away with a bone in the background.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Ride not your hobby to hard
Black and white lantern slide of a man standing in front of a painted background of a house with a man sitting on the roof.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Bend the sapling
Black and white lantern slide showing a young man on a ladder leaning against a mature tree tying a length of wood to the tree with a rope

Favourite Sayings - He has got the fiddle, but not the stick
Black and white lantern slide of a man holding a fiddle. Painted background is of a music shop.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. He has got the fiddle, but not the stick

Favourite Sayings - Great cry and little wool
Black and white lantern slide of a man trying to shear a painted in pig while being laughed at by two men from over a fence. Painted background of a shed and trees

Favourite Sayings - The blind need no mirrors
Black and white lantern slide of a young man holding a mirror in front of a blind old man who is holding a cup and the leash of a small dog which sits between them

Favourite Sayings - Duly feed man and steed
Black and white lantern slide of a man and painted in horse, both very thin, walking along a road.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Sweep before your own door
Black and white lantern slide of a man sweeping in front of painted background of a front door, steps and railings.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - A horn-blower but not a hunter
Black and white lantern slide of a man blowing a painted in trumpet. Painted background of front door, steps, railing, and street lamp.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Don t cut of your nose
Black and white lantern slide of a man sitting at a table in front of a mirror with a razor to cut of a painted in nose.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Don t shave with a handsaw
Black and white lantern slide of man sitting at a dressing table in front of a mirror shaving with a handsaw.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - The old man and his donkey
Black and white lantern slide of four men. Two men in foreground are carrying a stick with the painted image of a donkey tied to it. Painted background of foliage and trees

Favourite Sayings - Empty Sacks
Black and white lantern slide of a man holding an empty sack. Painted background of interior of a barn with sacks along one wall.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Never burn a candle at both ends
Black and white lantern slide of a man scratching his head and holding a candle which is burning at both ends.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - One Hunchback laughs at another
Black and white lantern slide of a round shouldered bent man pointing at another gentleman. Painted background of railings.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - If the Cap fits, wear it
Black and white lantern slide of scene showing three persons in a hat shop (painted background). An old gentleman, a young boy trying on a hat and a sales person

Favourite Sayings - He looks one way and pulls the other
Black and white lantern slide of a man leaning over the prow of a ship calling to another man in a rowing boat which is about to collide with the ship. Painted scenery of waves surround them

Favourite Sayings - Beware of man-traps
Black and white lantern slide of a fox crouched in front of an animal trap.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Colelction. An old fox is shy of a trap. Lantern slide creations of C. H

Favourite Sayings - The horse with a halter
Black and white lantern slide of a man standing holding a horse which is wearing a halter. The painted background shows a man chasing after a horse.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - Mind your own business
Black and white lantern slide of a man sitting at a dinner table looking at his finger while a woman stands and gestures with her hand.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Favourite Sayings - The Cats foot
Black and white lantern slide of a woman shaking her fist at a man holding a jug. Painted background shows a pub which the man may be about to enter.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Chasseurs d Alpins (the Blue Devils) marching
A company of the Chasseurs d Alpins (the Blue Devils) marching along a Mediterranean coastal road.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

French Line Regiment patrolling a Mediterranean road
A company of a French Line Regiment patrolling a Mediterranean coastal road, c. 1914. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military

Les Diables Bleus - a mountain camp of the Chasseurs Alpins. Pierre Comba (1859-1934). Pierre Comba Dedicated Himself To The Representation Of The French Military, In Particular The Chasseurs Alpins

The Night Attack on the Boom. the Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay

The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture Of
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture of the " conquest" by Lieutenant Knight, of the " sultan, " in a Second-Class Torpedo Boat

The Particular Service Squadron in Ireland: Torpedo Boats Off Duty

Saint Margaret of Antioch, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Christ on the cross, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture Of
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland: the Attack and Capture of the " conquest" by Lieutenant Knight, of the " sultan, " in a Second-Class Torpedo Boat

The Particular Service Squadron in Ireland: Torpedo Boats Off Duty

The Night Attack on the Boom. the Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay

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"Particular: Unveiling the Stories of Les Diables Bleus and their Favourite Sayings" Step into the captivating world of Les Diables Bleus - the 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins, as we unravel their remarkable tales. These brave soldiers, adorned in their iconic blue uniforms, left an indelible mark on history. Among their cherished sayings was "Cart before the horse, " reminding us to prioritize and plan wisely. Just like these valiant warriors who strategized meticulously before each battle, it serves as a timeless lesson for all. Another adage close to their hearts was "You can't catch the wind in a net. " It symbolizes their understanding that some things are beyond our control. The Chasseurs Alpins embraced this philosophy during World War I, adapting swiftly to unpredictable circumstances with resilience and determination. Delving deeper into Les Diables Bleus' legacy reveals captivating images of two chasseurs from the 27e Battalion de Chassuers Alpins taking a well-deserved rest amidst chaotic times. Their camaraderie exemplifies strength through unity. Beyond warfare, animals held a special place in these soldiers' hearts; particularly elephants at the zoo. An enchanting engraving captures this connection between man and beast – an emblematic reminder of nature's beauty even amidst turmoil. Their proverbs also shed light on life's wisdom: "No plough, many weeds" cautions against neglecting essential tasks while "The cracked dish" reminds us that flaws make us unique and should be celebrated rather than hidden away. In pursuit of success, they believed that one must not become greedy or overextend themselves – hence "Grasp all and lose all. " Instead, they advocated for spreading knowledge and resources with phrases like "Scatter and Increase. " While passion fuels action, they recognized its potential pitfalls too with "A man in a passion.