Situations Collection

Rock Ferry St Margarets Home
St Margarets Home for Roman Catholic girls at Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, was run by the Sisters of Charity. It trained young women to help prevent them falling into immoral situations

The Lower Rhine Fusilier Regiment No. 59 at Gravelotte, France, situation from the time of the Franco-Prussian War
1900s, 19th-century, black, black-and-white, black-white, copy, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, europe's, franco-prussian war, historic

Storm on St. Privat, France, Situation from the time of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, bad weather, black, black-and-white, black-white, copy, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, europe's, franco-prussian war, historic

Retreat of the French at Gravelotte, France, Situation from the time of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, black, black-and-white, black-white, copy, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, europe's, franco-prussian war, french, frenchman

Ilyushin Il-76TD RA-76362
Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations (MchS) - Ilyushin Il-76TD RA-76362 (msn 1033416533) Date: circa 2000

Addled Ads postcard (colour litho)
731897 Addled Ads postcard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Addled Ads postcard - Wanted: Provisions)

Addled Ads postcard (colour litho)
731901 Addled Ads postcard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Addled Ads postcard - Wanted: An appeal! Requires kindness)

Addled Ads postcard (colour litho)
731898 Addled Ads postcard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Addled Ads postcard - Wanted: Butcher requires a lad to cut up)

Illustration for The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith (litho)
6028817 Illustration for The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

FOXHOUNDS GET THE BOOT
These foxhound puppies have an inside knowledge of their masters boots! Date: 1930s

Symbolic representation Allies entry Paris March 31
Symbolic representation of the Allies entry into Paris, March 31, 1814, march into the conquered place, historical events and situations (with DATE), names of cities and villages (with NAME), Paris

Capture van den Briel Vignette national history
Capture van den Briel Vignette for national history (series title), The Capture van den Briel depicted with two historical figures in an oval portrait

Pierrot has good luck and bad
Heurs et Malheurs de Calino-Pierrot (Gluck und Ungluck des guten Michels) -- a Pierrot character experiencing good and bad luck in various situations. (2 of 2) 19th century

Dog with a large bone
Oscar the dog, having collected a large, juicy bone from a local butchers shop in Eastbourne, Sussex, pulls it home on a roller skate. He is seen here at home, holding the bone and licking his lips

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, A Dog Day. After rolling in the mud, the dog goes upstairs and rolls over and over on Aunt Browns bed. Date: 1904

Proverb from the Push in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes by Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley depicting British soldiers in a variety of situations on the Western Front in 1916. Date: 1916

Doggie Tug of War
A Black Scottie (Scottish Terrier) dog enjoys a tug of war with a girl on a garden lawn. Date: 1938

TIDY DOG
An exemplary dog picking up litter and depositing it into a special litter bin in central London. Date: early 1930s

Jaguar (Panthera onca) rubbing its head against safari tourist

Silhouettes of wartime scenes with soldiers
Silhouettes of wartime scenes, showing soldiers in various situations. From the top: every dog has his day, the last straw, empty vessels cause the most sound, and a couple is not always a pair

A victorious young lady
Every Time we win - A lady runs through a series of scenes where she is the ultimate victor of the situation. From the left, she assists with a kiss to the head (" Damn, I have a crush)

Professor Dog
Inspector Morsel? An intellingent, bespectacled dog! Date: 1930s

Dog & Brush
A dog gets the brush off! Date: 1930s

Dog & Bone on Skate
A butcher gives a dog a bone, only its on a roller skate. How does that work? Date: 1960s

Slush Puppy! A thirsty dog eating a lump of slushy snow! Date: 1960s

Dog on a Rock
The King of the Castle, a dog stranded at sea! Date: early 1930s

I passed by your window
The Modesty Blind, which will be welcomed for dealing with delicate situations at the seaside Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary

Death of the Prince Imperial; arrival of the body at Itelezi
The Prince Imperial of France was an impetuous and impulsive young man and had insisted on fighting in the Zulu war, after attending the Royal Military Academy

Greek Military
Greek troops in the field : two are wearing the traditional dress still used in ceremonial situations such as guards of honour

Girl on Windy Promenade
A girl heads into the wind on a seaside esplanade : the artists of La vie Parisienne are very fond of depicting their models in windswept situations

Doggie Afternoon Tea
Two Black Scottie (Scottish Terrier) dogs taking afternoon tea on their garden lawn, one from a cup and the other from a saucer!

Gymnastic Sapeurs
The French sapeurs-pompier keeps fit with gymnastics which enable him to perform well in burning buildings and suchlike situations

Zapotec Manuscript
Part of the Zapotec manuscript with human and divine figures and animals in a variety of situations

Dogs Fight Foxes
Dogs chase foxes away from a farm. The cat hides up the tree for safety

Dream Situations 19C
What we dream of : finding hidden treasure, approaching danger, fire, a journey, thieves, a letter, military victory, a racing winner - and of course, love and marriage !

Dog having Bath Aldin
A rather uncomfortable-looking dog is given his bath

Dog Mowing the Lawn
A clever dog that can push a lawnmower. However, his sense of direction is somewhat lacking

Dog with Slipper / Aldin
A white Scots Terrier with a black slipper or shoe

Roman Dictatorship instituted
The Roman Dictatorship (Magister Populi or Master of the People) is instituted for crisis situations or special purposes, ruling with supreme power for a set period

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"Situations: A Glimpse into History and Proverbs" Exploring the Rock Ferry St Margarets Home, a place filled with stories and situations that shaped lives. As the Lower Rhine Fusilier Regiment No. 59 faced their situation in Gravelotte, France during the Franco-Prussian War, bravery prevailed. Witnessing the storm on St. Privat, France - a powerful situation captured from the time of the Franco-Prussian War. The retreat of the French at Gravelotte, France - an intense situation that marked a turning point in history. The Ilyushin Il-76TD RA-76362 aircraft facing challenging situations with strength and resilience. Pierrot's life is a rollercoaster of good luck and bad situations - teaching us to embrace both sides of life's coin. Addled Ads postcards bring humor to everyday situations through colorful illustrations (colour litho). Dive into Oliver Goldsmith's "The Vicar of Wakefield" where characters navigate complex situations with wit and wisdom (litho illustration). FOXHOUNDS GET THE BOOT – an intriguing headline hinting at unexpected twists in hunting traditions. In every situation lies an opportunity for growth, resilience, or even laughter – reminding us that life is full of unpredictable moments worth cherishing or learning from.