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Background imageElect Collection: James K. Polk--President elect of the United States

James K. Polk--President elect of the United States. James K. Polk, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, his right hand extending to his side, and left hand on drape on table

Background imageElect Collection: VOTING FOR PIUS XII

VOTING FOR PIUS XII
After the death of Pius XI, the cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican, where they will elect Eugenio Pacelli as Pius XII Date: February 1939

Background imageElect Collection: COUNCILLOR / VOTER 1970S

COUNCILLOR / VOTER 1970S
The councillor-elect Rupert Kinross talks to a constituent in Shepperton Date: 1970s

Background imageElect Collection: Uruguay. Montevideo. Army parade in honour of the President

Uruguay. Montevideo. Army parade in honour of the President Julio Herrera Obes (1841-1912). May 1, 1890. Engraving by Urgelles. The Illustration, 1890. Colored engraving

Background imageElect Collection: Tribunes of the People created in Ancient Rome

Tribunes of the People created in Ancient Rome
Tribunes of the People (Plebeian Tribunes) created in Ancient Rome. Tribunes were elected, and had the right to propose legislation before the Plebeian Council

Background imageElect Collection: Proclamation of Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) as a preside

Proclamation of Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) as a preside
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893). 19th President of the United States. Proclamation of President Hayes in the eastern portico of the Capitol. Washington, United States

Background imageElect Collection: Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Fresco at the Pareccles

Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Fresco at the Pareccles
Turkey. Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. 11th century. Fresco at the Parecclesion depicting the Last Judgement, with Christ at the center of the celestial vault, among the Apostles

Background imageElect Collection: Cartoon, wedding scene with Henry Irving

Cartoon, wedding scene with Henry Irving
Cartoon, wedding scene with the legendary actor Henry Irving in the background. The Bride Elect, Better Late Than Never. 1880

Background imageElect Collection: Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees chocolates

Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees chocolates
Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees Free Gift Boxes of Elect chocolates. Date: early 20th century

Background imageElect Collection: Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees Elect chocolates

Cutout advertisement for Rowntrees Elect chocolates, with portraits of royal children round the edge. Date: early 20th century

Background imageElect Collection: Maurice and Eleanora

Maurice and Eleanora
The famous dancer Maurice Mouvet and his bride to be Eleanora Ambrose, the daughter of a Kansas City oil millionaire, posing for the camera. Date: 1926

Background imageElect Collection: Lo Bengulu King-elect of the Matabeliland

Lo Bengulu King-elect of the Matabeliland
En Famille. November 1869 Sketch 74 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines (1820-1875)

Background imageElect Collection: Santa Claus elect preparing for Christmas

Santa Claus elect preparing for Christmas. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as Santa Claus gathering gifts, such as Consulship, Ambassadorship, Secretary of Navy, Secretary of State

Background imageElect Collection: Sir Reginald Hanson

Sir Reginald Hanson
SIR REGINALD HANSON Lord Mayor Elect of London in 1886

Background imageElect Collection: Pope Eugenius IV Flees

Pope Eugenius IV Flees
POPE EUGENIUS IV (Gabriele Condulmaro) opposed by the powerful Colonna family, he has to flee from Rome, while his enemies elect an anti-pope

Background imageElect Collection: Tirnova / Electing Prince

Tirnova / Electing Prince
At Tirnova, the Sobranje elect a new prince

Background imageElect Collection: Voting for Pope 1903

Voting for Pope 1903
Cardinals, sitting in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican, Rome, vote for a new pope : they elect Pius X

Background imageElect Collection: Voting for New Pope

Voting for New Pope
Cardinals, sitting in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican, Rome, vote for a new pope : they elect Pius XII

Background imageElect Collection: Papal Election

Papal Election
Cardinals gather in the Vatican, Rome, to take part in the Conclave which will elect the next Pope

Background imageElect Collection: 1845 NY Election Vote

1845 NY Election Vote
Tough men with big sticks ensure a fair and honest election as New Yorkers go to the polls. They will elect James Polk as president, and they will be proved right


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