Selecting Collection

Carnaby Street Scene
CARNABY STREET Selecting postcards from a rack outside the " Lord Kitcheners" boutique

Selecting fruit for canning, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Selecting fruit for canning, 1904

Interior with a Lady Choosing Fish, 1664 (oil on panel)
MAN277411 Interior with a Lady Choosing Fish, 1664 (oil on panel) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz. van (c.1620-68); 49.8x39.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Choosing the silk (oil on canvas)
3738441 Choosing the silk (oil on canvas) by Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946); 50.5x70.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Dead Leaf Butterfly
close-up view:CB1, copy space:CB2, selecting:CB2, wildlife:CB2, death:CB2, outdoors:CB2, entomology:CB1, curtain:CB2, nobody:CB1, butterfly:CB2, pattern:CB2, Butterfly, 528273494

A W. V. S. worker selecting a frock for a little girl
A W.V.S. worker selecting a frock for a little girl. Date: circa 1941

Ancient Greek artist Zeuxis choosing from the most beautiful women of the city of Crotone the model for his painting of
5216955 Ancient Greek artist Zeuxis choosing from the most beautiful women of the city of Crotone the model for his painting of Helen of Troy (engraving) by Pagliano

Her Majesty selecting toys for her grandchildren
Queen Victoria selecting toys for her grandchildren - Christmas with the Queen. 1898

Postcard depicting the cattle market place in Pradelles, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382780 Postcard depicting the cattle market place in Pradelles, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Ms 149 t. 1 fol. 108v How the Belgians Elect a Duke, from the
XIR182073 Ms 149 t.1 fol.108v How the Belgians Elect a Duke, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Maid Selecting Clothes for Her Mistress, 1920 (screen print)
2622177 Maid Selecting Clothes for Her Mistress, 1920 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Selecting the Trousseau (oil on canvas)
474371 Selecting the Trousseau (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 102.2x133.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

The Queen selecting Christmas presents (engraving)
605043 The Queen selecting Christmas presents (engraving) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Choosing a mistress (colour litho)
3642778 Choosing a mistress (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choosing a mistress. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl holding a parasol, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT388974 Girl holding a parasol, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Bangkok, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; out of copyright

David Selecting the Stones
LLM460129 David Selecting the Stones by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Selecting the Stones)

The Unemployed seeking Work at the Docks (engraving)
1046276 The Unemployed seeking Work at the Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unemployed seeking Work at the Docks)

Royal Academy 1877, Pictures Prophesied (engraving)
1615960 Royal Academy 1877, Pictures Prophesied (engraving) by Armitage, Edward (1817-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Academy 1877, Pictures Prophesied)

The Indian Frontier Rising, selecting Recruits for the Khyber Frontier Force (litho)
1597843 The Indian Frontier Rising, selecting Recruits for the Khyber Frontier Force (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade (engraving)
1053898 Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in the United States, V, the Timber Trade)

Selecting tea leaves (chromolitho)
1093200 Selecting tea leaves (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selecting tea leaves. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Sir John Falstaff, at Justice Shallows, exercising his wit and his judgement in selecting men to serve the King
1093009 Sir John Falstaff, at Justice Shallows, exercising his wit and his judgement in selecting men to serve the King (engraving) by Cruikshank

The Opening of the Royal Academy - the selecting committee at work (engraving)
558081 The Opening of the Royal Academy - the selecting committee at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A British Object Lesson (b / w photo)
1629748 A British Object Lesson (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A British Object Lesson)

A Tasting Order at the London Docks, selecting a Cask (engraving)
1051269 A Tasting Order at the London Docks, selecting a Cask (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tasting Order at the London Docks)

Flower Market in Covent Garden, London 1848
Flower market held in Covent Garden, London. Number of Victorian ladies selecting potted plants from the wide range of wares displayed. Date: 1848

Paris Quai - Buying Pictures
An elegant woman looks at loose prints on the Paris quais. Date: circa 1896

Longshoremen being picked out by a boss, New York, USA, 1920s or 1930s. Longshoremen being selected for the job of unloading an incoming freighter at the docks along West Street, on the Hudson River

Selecting the Cigar Wrappers, Havana, Cuba, c1910

Chiang Mai, Thailand; Tropical Drinks By The Pool At Horizon Resort

Illustration, mother and son standing in front of supermarket rack containing washing powders, cleaners and canned products

Illustration, mother and son being served standing in front of supermarket meat and cheese counter

Allegory of Fortune. Lippi, Lorenzo 1606-1665. The depiction of a human figure personifying an abstract concept such as youth or beauty is called an allegory

W. P. Hartleys Aintree Works - Grading Seville oranges
W. P. Hartleys Aintree Works - Women workers grading and classifying Seville oranges and selecting those good enough for Hartley s. Date: circa 1906

A couple plan their dream travel trip using a large globe
Travel Trails. A couple plan their dream travel trip using a large globe, mounted on an elegant wooden stand. Date: 1920s

Choosing the Christmas turkey
Farmer and his butcher selecting a nice fat turkey for Xmas dinner. Artists: Alan Wright & Vernon Stokes Date: circa 1910

Cover design, Library List, showing an elderly man and a young woman in a library, selecting books

Grape selection for wine
Men selecting grapes for wine production

A female pharmacist examining a vial in a pharmacy

Selecting the Thanksgiving Turkey

Source Size = 3947 x 2711
The Ashantee War: Interior of the Adansi Chiefs Palace at Fomannah: English Officers Selecting Quarters, 1874

Ms 202 f. 6 Sorting the Cocoons, from a book on the silk industry (w / c on paper)
XIR159050 Ms 202 f.6 Sorting the Cocoons, from a book on the silk industry (w/c on paper) by Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Poitiers, France; Chinese, out of copyright

Selecting turtles to sell at market, Costa Rica Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10863268
Cattle in yards.drafting cattle - separating calf from.mother for branding, de-horning, .castrating and selecting the best steer for the meat market

Picture No. 10863269
Cattle in yards.Cattle drafting - this involves separating calves from their mothers for branding dehorning and castrating and selecting the best steers for the meat market

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"Selecting: A Journey Through Time and Choices" Embark on a captivating journey of selection, where choices shape destinies and stories unfold. From the vibrant Carnaby Street scene to the serene Interior with a Lady Choosing Fish in 1664, witness the art of choosing come alive. Step into the world of The Selecting Jury of the New English Art Club in 1909, as artists meticulously curate their masterpieces. Explore Statute Hall or the Modern Register Office, where employers carefully handpick servants through engravings that capture this timeless process. Transport yourself to ancient times as you witness Female Slaves Presented to Octavian in 1883. Feel the weight of decisions as silk is chosen amidst delicate strokes on canvas. Marvel at nature's own selection with the intricate beauty of a Dead Leaf Butterfly. Experience history unfolding before your eyes as Janissary officers recruit devsirme for Sultan Suleyman I. Delve into society's secrets with Ladies of Pleasure depicted in an enchanting colour lithograph from 1781. Witness compassion and care when a W. V. S worker selects a frock for a little girl, spreading joy through thoughtful choices. Finally, immerse yourself in Ancient Greek artist Zeuxis' quest for perfection as he chooses from beautiful women to find his model for Helen of Troy's painting. In this diverse collection spanning centuries and cultures, discover how selecting has shaped our lives - be it artistry, employment or personal adornment. Join us on this remarkable voyage through time and embrace the power we hold when faced with choices - for they define who we are and what we become.