Vainly Collection

Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia
Handwritten letter written on board RMS Carpathia dated 15 August 1912 with original Cunard envelope. Dear Papa and boys... we were delayed by boarding a large cargoe (sic) of spaghetti

Illustration for Swiss Family Robinson (colour litho)
3632244 Illustration for Swiss Family Robinson (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vainly trying to shake off a large lobster)

Vainly trying to shake off a large lobster (colour litho)
2794893 Vainly trying to shake off a large lobster (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vainly trying to shake off a large lobster)

Chinese guns at Peking, that vainly attempted to silence the British artillery (b / w photo)
6003698 Chinese guns at Peking, that vainly attempted to silence the British artillery (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese guns at Peking)

David George, Fanatic
DAVID GEORGE Flemish religious enthusiast from Ghent who 1525 proclaimed himself the Messiah : he died at Basel vainly expecting to be resurrected in 3 days, Date: ? - 1556

Germans into Poland
The Polish vainly try to oppose a German invasion. Date: September 1939

Jameson Raid / Crossing
THE JAMESON RAID Dr Jameson and his escort cross the frontier into the Transvaal, hoping to trigger a rising of the Uitlanders against the Boers : vainly. Date: 29 December 1895

Elijah and the prophets of Bael, Pieter Nolpe, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1623-1653

Space Marines & Slavers
THE SPACE MARINES AND THE SLAVERS (Bob Olsen) Captain Brink watches on his teleview slaver Zureks last stand, vainly wielding his electrolysis guns. Date: 1936

Arms in Bulgaria
Arms are discovered in a Greek convent at Bagna in eastern Rumelia, a region vainly coveted by Russia : the priests have no idea how they could have got there

Queen Anne / Gloucester
Queen Anne intercedes vainly with Gloucester and Arundel to spare Sir Simon Burley

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"Vainly: A Collection of Struggles and Triumphs Across Time and Space" Step into a world where battles are fought, obstacles are faced, and victories are sought. From the letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia to the illustration for Swiss Family Robinson, witness the human spirit's relentless pursuit against all odds. In one scene, we find ourselves immersed in an underwater struggle as someone vainly tries to shake off a large lobster. The colors burst forth from the lithograph, capturing both the beauty and futility of this encounter. Switching gears to history, we come face-to-face with Chinese guns at Peking that vainly attempted to silence British artillery. This black-and-white photo freezes a moment in time when power clashed with determination. Moving forward, we encounter David George - a fanatic driven by his beliefs. His story unfolds amidst Germans marching into Poland; their conquest met with resistance that would not be easily quelled. The Jameson Raid captures our attention next - an audacious crossing that ultimately proved futile. Yet within this tale lies bravery and ambition intertwined. As our journey continues through artistry, an illustration for Evangeline takes center stage - depicting Longfellow's timeless tale of love lost and found again. The lithograph invites us into Arcadie's enchanting realm where hope persists even in despair. Hilda Cowham's work transports us back to childhood innocence as she portrays scenes filled with laughter and joy amid life's challenges - reminding us that sometimes it is through simple pleasures that resilience shines brightest. A biblical narrative emerges next as Elijah confronts the prophets of Bael; his unwavering faith standing tall against overwhelming opposition. Pieter Nolpe and Claes Jansz Visscher II capture this epic clash in vivid detail across their 17th-century masterpiece. Space Marines & Slavers take us beyond earthly bounds as futuristic warriors battle tyranny.