Sought Collection

Lunar Society
The Lunar Society of Birmingham sought to improve society using science; its members included Priestley, Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin, Herschel, and Watt

Cave art paintings, prehistoric discovery
A cave painting of small brown and red stags with horses, composed in Greek style, between two large black bull heads. Cave art discoveries in the Dordogne were by the Aurignacians who sought refuge

Vladimir Mayakovsky
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY Russian poet, futurist : supported communism from 1907, after 1917 sought to depoetize poetry by use of technical innovations

Stevens silk postcard of King Edward V11
Stevens silk postcards are much sought for by collectors. This one, addressed to My Darling, carries an apology for an earlier card sent through the mail at a halfpenny

A sing-song in the British Embassy at Madrid, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936. A number of British citizens in Madrid had sought refuge in the Embassy

United States Air Force - Boeing OC-135W 61-2670 (MSN 18346), on approach to RAF Mildenhall circa February 1999. Built as a C-135B-BN Stratolifter and converted to WC-135B weather aircraft

Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (colour litho)
5992137 Illustration for The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dancing pair)

Sought Out (Cash Asmussen) Racehorse 30 June 1993 Date: 30 June 1993

The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving)
1056611 The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of a Missing Hat)

He sought out the apothecary (litho)
2781880 He sought out the apothecary (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: He sought out the apothecary)

Jesus sought by his Mother and his Brethren (engraving)
5992483 Jesus sought by his Mother and his Brethren (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus sought by his Mother and his Brethren)

"Old Issac sought shelter at Cedrics gate"(engraving)
2792727 " Old Issac sought shelter at Cedrics gate" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gulbeyaz, by Athol Mayhew (engraving)
1622981 Gulbeyaz, by Athol Mayhew (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulbeyaz, by Athol Mayhew)

The Frolics of a Ceylon "Rogue"Elephant and their Consequences (engraving)
1041318 The Frolics of a Ceylon " Rogue" Elephant and their Consequences (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ sought by his parents, St Luke, ii, 46 (engraving)
2809850 Christ sought by his parents, St Luke, ii, 46 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ sought by his parents, St Luke, ii, 46)

Diogenes (engraving)
669458 Diogenes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes. Illustration from The Picture Magazine (George Newnes), 1893

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

Rebekah Comes to Isaac
After being sought out by Abrahams servant Eliezer, she comes to be a husband for his son Isaac

Bristol M1C frowned upon by Officialdom, this fast single seater became the much sought mount of senior pilots

Edward Carpenter
EDWARD CARPENTER - influential sandal-wearing nudism-favour- ing idealist, gay, vegetarian, sought to combine socialism with eastern religion. Major influence on many writers &c

West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service
Group photograph of a West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1943 (c).The Womens Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) was established in September 1938

Silas Deane
SILAS DEANE - American diplomat who successfully sought European support for American independence, accused of embezzlement, died on ship while returning to America. Date: 1737 - 1789

William Henry Dallinger
WILLIAM HENRY DALLINGER Churchman and naturalist, who sought to reconcile theology and biology. Date: 1842 - 1909

Dallingers Laboratory
The rev William DALLINGERs laboratory, where he sought to reconcile theology and biology. Date: 1888

DUCHESSE BERRY PRISON
Here in the citadelle de Blaye la duchesse de Berry was incarcerated after the 1830 revolution, when she sought to obtain the succession for her son Henri, comte de Chambord. Date: 1830 - 1832

Palatial Paris House
Building a palatial mansion in 15th century Paris : as always, leading citizens sought to outrank one another in the splendour of their homes Date: 15th century

Karl Caspar Von Trier
KARL CASPAR von der LEYEN, kurfurst (prince-archbishop) von TRIER, ELECTOR an able ruler who sought to repair the ravages of the Thirty Years War. Date: ? - 1676

Rabaut De St Etienne
JEAN-PAUL RABAUT DE SAINT- ETIENNE - French churchman and statesman, who sought to be a moderating influence in government so what could they do but guillotine him. Date: 1743 - 1793

Duc De Nemours
LOUIS CHARLES PHILIPPE RAPHAEL d ORLEANS, duc de NEMOURS second son of Louis Philippe, military in Algeria : in exile in England 1848 - 1871, sought in vain to reconcile royalists Date: 1814 - 1896

John Kelsey
JOHN KELSEY Christian who unsuccessfully sought to convert the Sultan of Turkey to his faith. Date: circa 1670

Drawings Prints, Print, Now, Lifted, Eyes, Ceiling, Sought... Artist, Thomas Rowlandson
Drawings and Prints, Print, And Now His Lifted Eyes The Ceiling Sought... Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British, London 1757-1827 London, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1757, 1827, 1787, 1787

Ishibashi yama, Mount Ishibashi. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.8 x 12.2 cm

Mrs Maria Anne Fitzherbert (born Smythe - 1756-1837). Married the prince of Wales, 1785 (later George IV) and lived with him until 1803

Prince George and war ambulance
Prince George, later Duke of Kent (1902-1942), fourth son of King George V and Queen Mary, in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace with Mr Hansell

Refugee at Rhodes
Pierre d Aubusson, Grand Master of the Knights of St John, entertains the son of the Turkish sultan who has sought refuge on the island

Toll reform committee map
A map of London presented to Lord Palmerston by the Toll Reform Committee of 1857. The committee sought to eliminate unnecessary tolls from routes into London

Sacred White Elephant
The sacred white Burmese Elephant secured by P T Barnum in 1883, named Toung Taloung. Such an animal had been sought with a passion by Barnum for many years

Russian Merchants Wife
A Russian merchants wife, a member of the bourgeoisie which successive governments have sought to abolish

Licensing Bill cartoon 1908
A cartoon referring to the 1908 Licensing Bill which sought to reduce the number of licensed premises selling alcohol. There was much criticism of the bill which was seen as an infringement of civil

The Licensing Bill, 1908
Poster criticising the Licensing Bill of 1908 which sought to restrict and reduce the number of licensed premises in the country in an attempt to curb drunken behaviour

Home Rulers shouting in the House of Commons
Home Rulers with raised hands shouting Privilege in the House of Commons. The Home Rule movement, led by Charles Parnell, sought to re-establish an Irish parliament responsible for internal affairs

Henry Drummond / Postcard
HENRY DRUMMOND Scottish evangelical writer and lecturer; sought to reconcile Christianity with Darwins Theory of Evolution

Rebekah Sought
she is sought out by Abrahams servant Eliezer, to be a husband for his son Isaac

Chinese Magician
All Chinese divinities are more-or-less possessed of magical powers, but CHENG-KOU is a full-time practitioner of magic arts, and her services are sought for that reason

Digging out Guano / Peru
Guano mining operations: Chincha islands, Peru. The deposits of seabirds, named guano, were sought after as prized fertiliser in the nineteenth century

Wm Howard Northampton
HENRY HOWARD, first earl of NORTHAMPTON statesman noted for his propensity to flattery of people whose favour he sought with his autograph

Licensing Bill Fails
The lions of Great Britain (symbolising the majority of the population) chase away the Licensing Bill, which sought to close a third of the countrys licensed premises

Licensing Bill Demo
March of the opponents to the Licensing Bill showing a crowd of 130, 000, half of which had been paid for by brewers to travel to London at reduced fares. The bill sought to

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"Sought: A Journey through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the realms of sought-after treasures, ideas, and refuge throughout history. From the intellectual gatherings of the Lunar Society to the enigmatic cave art paintings that unveil prehistoric discoveries, humanity has always sought knowledge and expression. In the realm of creativity, Vladimir Mayakovsky's poetic verses become a beacon for those seeking inspiration. Meanwhile, a Stevens silk postcard featuring King Edward VII offers a glimpse into an era when even royal connections were eagerly sought after. During tumultuous times like the early stages of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, British citizens found solace within the walls of their embassy in Madrid—a sanctuary they desperately sought amidst chaos. Similarly, in modern times, United States Air Force planes like Boeing OC-135W 61-2670 are deployed to seek out vital information from distant skies. Yet seeking is not limited to physical spaces alone; it extends to emotional depths as well. The biblical tale of Rebekah coming to Isaac portrays love's pursuit across generations. And just as love seeks its counterpart, so too does justice strive against oppression—like Bristol M1C aircraft frowned upon by officialdom but celebrated for its speed. Artistic expressions also hold stories waiting to be discovered. An illustration for Oliver Goldsmith's "The Deserted Village" reveals hidden narratives within colorful lithographs while an engraving depicting "The History of a Slave" sheds light on past struggles endured by many seeking freedom. Finally, let us not forget those who have braved treacherous paths in search of liberation—the runaway slaves who sought refuge amidst Florida's Everglades depicted vividly in colored engravings. Throughout time and across continents, seekers have left indelible marks on our collective story—each one adding depth and richness to our shared human experience. So join us now as we unravel tales woven by those who sought, and in their seeking, found a piece of themselves.