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MONTESSORI (1870 - 1952)
Doctor MARIA MONTESSORI Italian medical and educator, first woman in Italy to obtain a medical degree; pioneered child education methods

Jason & Golden Fleece
Jason and the Argonauts reach Colchis and find the Golden Fleece - but have to deal with its defenders before they can obtain it

Kissing Blarney Stone
KISSING THE BLARNEY STONE Kiss the stone set into the wall of Blarney Castle by Cormac Macarthy in 1446, and you ll obtain wonderful powers of cajolery

Jesus and Fishes
Jesus enables his disciples to obtain a miraculous draught of fishes in the sea of Galilee

Herakles and the Amazons
The ninth labour : In order to obtain the Girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, he must first vanquish the Amazons themselves

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing letter to
535791 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to obtain

Soldiers during World War One sychronizing their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp
3502736 Soldiers during World War One sychronizing their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp, from The Pageant of the Century

Flagellant: Sect, founded 1260, whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain God's mercy
536396 Flagellant: Sect, founded 1260, whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain God's mercy and to appease his wrath for the sins of mankind

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to
535790 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to

Admirers - Crinoline 1850s
Promotional music sheet for A Few Words About The Crinoline, by Thomas Walker. A young man leans forward in an attempt to obtain a kiss from a woman in a an extraordinarily wide crinoline who stands

Unable to obtain employment (engraving)
587539 Unable to obtain employment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unable to obtain employment, they are driven by poverty into the streets to beg)

With Admiral Sir W Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia (engraving)
1061672 With Admiral Sir W Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1
The Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line. He foolishly endeavoured to obtain information from our sign boards!

The Distress in the West of Ireland (engraving)
1623288 The Distress in the West of Ireland (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress in the West of Ireland)

How to obtain a good nights sleep in spite of interruptions (litho)
1090666 How to obtain a good nights sleep in spite of interruptions (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Iris advises Priam to obtain the body of Hector (engraving)
973694 Iris advises Priam to obtain the body of Hector (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris advises Priam to obtain the body of Hector)

Words About Crinoline
A young man leans forward in an attempt to obtain a kiss from a woman in a an extraordinarily wide crinoline who stands in anticipation beneath the mistletoe. Date: late 1850s

TICKER-TAPE MACHINE
Transmitter of the Exchange Companys apparatus, and the Receiving Instrument whereby stockbrokers can obtain the latest information about the stock market, by telegraph. Date: 1893

BRAN TUB
Children plunge their arms into the Bran Tub to obtain their present at a party

Soldiers during World War One sychronising their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp. This was vital to obtain unanimity of movement and perfect co-operation before an attack

Three schoolboys apply themselves and become Oxford scholars
Three schoolboys apply themselves, becoming first class Oxford scholars. They then lend their acquired wisdom to become a Bishop, a Physician and a great warrior! Date: 1898

Friedrich Wohler
FRIEDRICH WOHLER German chemist, first to obtain metallic aluminium (1827) and beryllium (1828)

The Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106) at the entrance
Henry IV (1050-1106). Holy Roman emperor. Henry IV at the entrance of the castle of Canossa (1077) to obtain the revocation of his excommunication of the Pope Gregory VII. Engraving

John Fitch, Inventor
JOHN FITCH American inventor who built successful steamboats but failed to obtain financial backing so drowned himself at Philadelphia. Date: 1743 - 1798

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

French Occupy the Ruhr
The French occupy the Ruhr to obtain reparations. Date: 1923

Mary Scharlieb
MARY SCHARLIEB Medical practitioner : the first woman to obtain the M.D. degree at London University. Date: 1845 - 1930

Riding School
22nd August 1939: Young equestrians at the Fairholm Riding School at Fairwarp, Nutley, Sussex, gather round the stable door to obtain a few riding tips straight from the horses mouth

From Hong Kong to Macao in a Torpedo Boat, Full Speed through a Gale, an Attempt
FROM HONG KONG TO MACAO IN A TORPEDO BOAT, FULL SPEED THROUGH A GALE, AN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN SHELTER, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving

In the Mail Train for London (First Stage of the Journey), which was Stopped For
In the Mail Train for London (First Stage of the Journey), which was Stopped for our Convenience, I was Fortunate Enough to Obtain a Short Nap, 1888 Engraving

Treatment of a root in order to obtain asafoetida, Jan Luyken, H. W. Meyer, 1712
Treatment of a root in order to obtain asafoetida, Jan Luyken, H.W. Meyer, 1712

Mrs Cheridah de Beauvoir Stocks in 1912, the second woman to obtain a Royal Aero Club Pilots Certificate, Number 153 (awarded on 7 November 1911), at Hendon. Date: 1912

Picture No. 10780445
Whale Research - researchers on boat trying obtain of a piece of skin from a Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Date:

Mrs Cheridah de Beauvoir Stocks, the second woman to obtain a Royal Aero Club Pilots Certificate, Number 153 (awarded on 7 November 1911), at Hendon. Date: 1911

Evaporating pots of brine in a natural hot spring in order to obtain salt. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556. Woodcut

Flagellant: 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman. Sect, founded 1260, whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain Gods mercy and to appease his wrath for the sins of mankind

Evaporating sea water in iron pots to obtain salt. Straw being used as fuel. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel, 1556. Woodcut

Cheshire Salt Mines, England: Miners gathering loose rock salt after blasting and loading it into horse-drawn tub for hoisting to surface

Quadrant being used to obtain the altitude of a tower. From Sebastian Munster Rudimenta Mathematica, Basle, 1551. Woodcut

Justice to Dreyfus. Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist. Cartoon by Jean Baptiste Guth (fl1883-1921) from Vanity Fair (London October 1898)

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to obtain

Blessed are the Merciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy
A young woman brings bread and milk to a beggar with a wooden leg, Artist Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau

From Hong Kong to Macao in a Torpedo Boat, Full Speed through a Gale, an Attempt to Obtain Shelter
FROM HONG KONG TO MACAO IN A TORPEDO BOAT, FULL SPEED THROUGH A GALE, AN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN SHELTER, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving

In the Mail Train for London (First Stage of the Journey), which was Stopped for our Convenience, I was Fortunate Enough to Obtain a Short Nap, 1888 Engraving

Spain. Post-war. Queu to obtain supplies. Photography

watering Bo tree - Kalaw - The next and last Buddha will obtain supreme intelligence under the Bo tree (mseua ferrea). It sprang up at Guatamas birth, stood in centre of earth. Worshipped

The Spice of the Trotting Turf

Week-end Leave and How to Obtain It
The bureaucracy facing a young officer simply wanting weekend leave while serving at the Front during World War I. Frustratingly, he manages to miss his train

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"Obtain: A Journey Through Time and Tales" Step into the world of "obtain" as we explore its significance in various historical events and legendary stories. From Montessori's groundbreaking educational approach to Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, this word has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone grants one the power of eloquence, a coveted gift many have sought to obtain. Similarly, Herakles' epic battle against the Amazons symbolizes his relentless pursuit to obtain glory and honor. In biblical times, Jesus performed miracles such as multiplying fishes to feed thousands, showcasing his ability to obtain abundance from scarcity. Meanwhile, admirers adorned themselves with crinoline fashion in the 1850s, striving to obtain social status through their extravagant attire. However, not all endeavors end in success. Engravings depict individuals unable to obtain employment during challenging times or spies meeting a sad fate behind enemy lines during World War I. The struggle for survival is also evident in engravings depicting distress in Ireland or lithographs offering advice on obtaining a good night's sleep despite interruptions. These glimpses into everyday life remind us that obtaining even basic necessities can be a constant battle. Lastly, Iris advises Priam on how to obtain Hector's body after his tragic death—a poignant reminder of humanity's eternal quest for closure and solace amidst loss. Through these diverse narratives spanning centuries and continents, "obtain" emerges as both an aspiration and a challenge—an ever-present force driving human ambition across time.