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Background imageKneels Collection: The Evening Prayer

The Evening Prayer: There is a dog who loves his Master so, He always goes with him wherever he may go, And even when he kneels to say his Evening Prayer, This faithful friend is by his bedside there!

Background imageKneels Collection: Japanese girl practising calligraphy

Japanese girl practising calligraphy Date: 1909

Background imageKneels Collection: Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging

Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging. Date: circa 1904

Background imageKneels Collection: Book of the Dead / 34

Book of the Dead / 34
Scene of the sepulchral chamber : the mummy guarded by Anubis, Isis kneels at the foot and Nephthys at the head - four children of Horus at each corner

Background imageKneels Collection: Fantastic Adventures - The Secret of Elenas Tomb

Fantastic Adventures - The Secret of Elenas Tomb
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, September 1947, featuring the story The Secret of Elenas Tomb by Karl Tanzler von Cosel. A young woman in long white dress stands on a tomb with the inscription Elena

Background imageKneels Collection: Daniel in Egypt praying toward Jerusalem

Daniel in Egypt praying toward Jerusalem
Daniel Chapter 6, verse10: " And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God

Background imageKneels Collection: Nicolas II and Kneeling troops - WWI

Nicolas II and Kneeling troops - WWI
WWI - Emperor (Tsar) Nicholas (Nicolas) II of Russia holds up a sacred icon to his troops, who drop to their knees in penitence. Date: circa 1915

Background imageKneels Collection: Book of the Dead / Plate 4

Book of the Dead / Plate 4
PAPYRUS OF ANI The dead Ani, judged innocent, is presented by Horus to Osiris. He kneels with whitened hair

Background imageKneels Collection: Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

Background imageKneels Collection: Cleaning Day, by Ethel Parkinson

Cleaning Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl wields a mop, while a little boy kneels down and scrubs the floor

Background imageKneels Collection: Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S

Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S
A Charwoman, who goes to work in her motorcycle and side car, kneels whilst scrubbing the steps of no. 47

Background imageKneels Collection: Elderly man at prayer in an Istanbul Mosque

Elderly man at prayer in an Istanbul Mosque
Elderly man at prayer in the Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul, kneeling in the direction of Mecca

Background imageKneels Collection: Girl Prays for Father

Girl Prays for Father
A little girl kneels on her bed to pray for her fathers safe return from the war

Background imageKneels Collection: Eliz I and Shakespeare

Eliz I and Shakespeare
Shakespeare kneels before Queen Elizabeth I at her court

Background imageKneels Collection: Baptism of King Guthrum, Viking leader

Baptism of King Guthrum, Viking leader
The Baptism of Guthrum, King of the Danish Vikings in the Danelaw - King Alfred was his Godfather. Guthrum was christened Aethelstan on his conversion to Christianity. 878

Background imageKneels Collection: Model kneeling in dark co-ordinated trouser suit

Model kneeling in dark co-ordinated trouser suit with smart patent leather black slip-on shoes, head turned. Date: late 1960s

Background imageKneels Collection: Model in white knitted short sleeved t-shirt and mini skirt

Model in white knitted short sleeved t-shirt and mini skirt. Date: circa 1964

Background imageKneels Collection: John Balliol surrenders the Kingdom of Scotland

John Balliol surrenders the Kingdom of Scotland to King Edward I (1239-1307). 1296

Background imageKneels Collection: King John re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio

King John re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio
King John (1199-1216) is re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio sent from Pope Innocent III in Rome to solve the crisis with the Church by formally surrendering England to the representative of

Background imageKneels Collection: The Irish Chiefs and Kings kneel before King Henry II

The Irish Chiefs and Kings kneel before King Henry II (1133-1189) at Dublin, Ireland. In October 1171, King Henry landed with a large army in Ireland to establish control over both the Anglo-Normans

Background imageKneels Collection: The Annunciation by Fra Filippo Lippi

The Annunciation by Fra Filippo Lippi (c.1406-1469) - painted on wood panel 1445-1450. Date: circa 1450

Background imageKneels Collection: Contemplation of the female form

Contemplation of the female form Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKneels Collection: EGYPTIAN FUNERAL

EGYPTIAN FUNERAL
Funeral procession in Ancient Egypt. The mummy is on a boat-shaped hearse, the mourning wife kneels beside, a priest officiates in front and mourners follow behind

Background imageKneels Collection: BOOK OF THE DEAD PLATE 5

BOOK OF THE DEAD PLATE 5
Funeral procession : the mummy on a boat-shaped hearse drawn by oxen, the mourning wife kneels beside, a priest officiates in front and mourners follow behind

Background imageKneels Collection: Interior of a womans home - Durban, South Africa

Interior of a womans home - Durban, South Africa. Decorated weaving and beadwork decorate the walls alongside woven baskets, cookware and necklaces

Background imageKneels Collection: Joan of Arc - How Joan the Maid, clad in Pages Dress, had audience of the Dauphin

Joan of Arc - How Joan the Maid, clad in Pages Dress, had audience of the Dauphin Charles - Kay Nielsen artwork. Date: 1922

Background imageKneels Collection: Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour, 15th century

Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour, 15th century
Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour or Harnische-Schmiede Plattner, late 15ht century, with engraved and jointed arm armour. From an original suit of armour in Vienna Arsenal

Background imageKneels Collection: Costumes of the ancient Hebrew patriarchs

Costumes of the ancient Hebrew patriarchs, including Abraham, Moses, angels, etc. Abiti de Patriarchi, &c. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Background imageKneels Collection: A peasant kneels before his lord in front of a chateau

A peasant kneels before his lord in front of a chateau
A 17th century peasant kneels before his lord in front of a chateau. The peasant who angered his lord. Le paysan qui avoit offense son seigneur

Background imageKneels Collection: Cartier at Gaspe

Cartier at Gaspe
Jacques Cartier sets up a cross at Gaspe. On his exploration of Canada for France, Breton explorer Cartier lands at Honguedo, and is met with the St. Lawrence Iroquoians

Background imageKneels Collection: Body of Maximilian back in Austria 1868

Body of Maximilian back in Austria 1868
Maximilians resting place in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna, moved there after being embalmed and displayed in Mexico for a year. A monk stands by the coffin decorated in wreaths and sashes

Background imageKneels Collection: Columbus presenting an account of his discovery of America

Columbus presenting an account of his discovery of America to Ferdinand and Isabella, King and Queen of Spain. Columbus kneels presenting a written account of his journey to Ferdinand. Date: 1493

Background imageKneels Collection: Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella in Barcelona

Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella in Barcelona
Christopher Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella in the House of Deputation at Barcelona. Columbus kneels before Ferdinand and Isabella, holding Ferdinands hand. Date: 1493

Background imageKneels Collection: Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella c. 1492

Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella c. 1492
Christopher Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella in the royal court. Columbus kneels holding a scroll, as Ferdinand and Isabella listen from their thrones. Date: 1492

Background imageKneels Collection: Miss Lily Brayton and Mr Henry Ainley

Miss Lily Brayton and Mr Henry Ainley
Miss Lily Brayton, Actress (1876-1953). In the role of Rosalind in the William Shakespeare play As you Like It, alongside Henry Ainley (1879-1945) in the role of Orlando. Date: 1911

Background imageKneels Collection: Admiral knighting brave soldiers - Spanish Armada

Admiral knighting brave soldiers - Spanish Armada
English Admiral knighting brave sailors during the battle against the fleet of the Spanish Armada - July to August 1588. 1588

Background imageKneels Collection: Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII

Katharine of Aragon pleads to stay with Henry VIII (1491-1547) in their Palace. She had come before the cardinal sent from Rome, Cardinal Wolsey and the King. 1533

Background imageKneels Collection: A Young soldier prays the night before becoming a Knight

A Young soldier prays the night before becoming a Knight, with his sword and shield in front of him. 12th century

Background imageKneels Collection: A little girl kneels on a chair and washes her hands in a basin. Date: 1920s?

A little girl kneels on a chair and washes her hands in a basin. Date: 1920s?

Background imageKneels Collection: Two girls reading books, one sprawled in an armchair, the other kneels on the floor

Two girls reading books, one sprawled in an armchair, the other kneels on the floor. Date: 1910

Background imageKneels Collection: Girl Plays with Doll Date: 1941

Girl Plays with Doll Date: 1941

Background imageKneels Collection: Receiving Special Gift Date: 1948

Receiving Special Gift Date: 1948

Background imageKneels Collection: Child Plays in Water Date: 1948

Child Plays in Water Date: 1948

Background imageKneels Collection: Stewardess at Work Date: 1950

Stewardess at Work Date: 1950

Background imageKneels Collection: Couples Relax Together Date: 1947

Couples Relax Together Date: 1947

Background imageKneels Collection: Mother, Child in Prayer Date: 1923

Mother, Child in Prayer Date: 1923

Background imageKneels Collection: Prince Albert visiting the London Regiment at Blackheath

Prince Albert visiting the London Regiment at Blackheath
Prince Albert (future King George VI) (1895-1952) visiting the 20th Battalion, The London Regiment at Blackheath - April 1920. Here the Prince is seen presenting the Kings Colours. Date: 1920

Background imageKneels Collection: SAINT GERTRUDE AND NUN

SAINT GERTRUDE AND NUN
GERTRUDE DE NIVELLES A nun kneels before her, knowing that this will make her more perfect and more holy. Date: 626 - 659

Background imageKneels Collection: CHILD PRAYS / MOTHER C1860

CHILD PRAYS / MOTHER C1860
A boy kneels in prayer at his mothers knee. Date: circa 1860

Background imageKneels Collection: SISTERS AT PRAYER

SISTERS AT PRAYER
A young girl hears her even younger sister as she kneels to say her prayers Date: 1889

Background imageKneels Collection: WHISPERING ANGEL

WHISPERING ANGEL
THE ANGELS WHISPER a friendly female winged angel kneels down beside an infant sleeping in its cot, and whispers encouraging words into its left ear Date: 1851

Background imageKneels Collection: Gentleman on his knees professing his love to his beloved

Gentleman on his knees professing his love to his beloved
Interesting reverse silhouette card from The Netherlands - this card set within an oval - shows a gentleman on his knees professing his love to his beloved, perhaps offering a proposal of marriage

Background imageKneels Collection: Interior of a Hindu Temple, India with Priest and Devotee

Interior of a Hindu Temple, India with Priest and Devotee. Date: circa 1908

Background imageKneels Collection: Algeria - A Young Ouled Bootblack

Algeria - A Young Ouled Bootblack. Date: circa 1907

Background imageKneels Collection: The St. Louis Beef Canning Co. - Cooked Corn Beef

The St. Louis Beef Canning Co. - Cooked Corn Beef - suitable for any dramatic raft-based sea survival situation... Date: circa 1870s

Background imageKneels Collection: Russian soldiers attending open air service, WW1

Russian soldiers attending open air service, WW1
A church service in the snow behind the firing line in the foothills of the Carpathians. Priests accompanied the Russian army and held services for the men whenever possible

Background imageKneels Collection: Young boy flying a kite

Young boy flying a kite
A young boy in a yellow check shirt with shoulder patches flies a kite on a reel of twine whilst kneeling at the base of a low hill amongst the mushrooms below his cottage home

Background imageKneels Collection: Blonde Pin-Up 1 / Colour

Blonde Pin-Up 1 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels demurely on a chiffon sheet

Background imageKneels Collection: Chimney Sweep & Brush

Chimney Sweep & Brush
A chimney sweep kneels on the hearth and prepares to insert his brush up the chimney

Background imageKneels Collection: WW1 - 96th Batt. Canadian Highlanders - Terrified Germans

WW1 - 96th Batt. Canadian Highlanders - Terrified Germans
WW1 - Humorous patriotic postcard in support of the 96th Battalion (Canadian Highlanders), an infantry battalion of the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force

Background imageKneels Collection: 15th century English ladies

15th century English ladies
A noble lady receives a slightly less noble lady who kneels submissively : perhaps she is being ticked off for not wearing a pointed hat like the rest of them... Date: 15th century

Background imageKneels Collection: Japan - Japanese tea ceremony

Japan - Japanese tea ceremony Date: circa 1905

Background imageKneels Collection: Japan - Geisha Girls kneels at her low writing table

Japan - Geisha Girls kneels at her low writing table to finish a letter Date: circa 1904

Background imageKneels Collection: Medieval Man Confesses

Medieval Man Confesses
A man kneels beside a hooded monk to confess his sins inside a columned room

Background imageKneels Collection: Camel & Praying Man 1920

Camel & Praying Man 1920
A camel waits patiently while his rider kneels and prays in the desert, his face towards Mecca

Background imageKneels Collection: Three angels answer the prayers of the mysterious woman

Three angels answer the prayers of the mysterious woman Date: circa 1890s

Background imageKneels Collection: Cinderella Flyer for the Grand Theatre in Derby

Cinderella Flyer for the Grand Theatre in Derby
Cinderella. The entire front page of a four page flyer for the Grand Theatre in Derby, Christmas 1937. " Oswald Cray presents the most glorious pantomime ever staged in Derby"

Background imageKneels Collection: Mysterious woman reading her bible and praying

Mysterious woman reading her bible and praying
Mysterious woman kneeling and reading her bible Date: circa 1890s

Background imageKneels Collection: Japanese women - Koto player and woman reading

Japanese women - Koto player and woman reading
Japan - Woman in a kimono playing a traditional 13-stringed Koto whilst another kneels by her reading/writing table. Both wear decorated silk kimonos. Date: circa 1907

Background imageKneels Collection: Patricis Ellis - American Movie Actress

Patricis Ellis - American Movie Actress
Patricia Ellis (1916-1970) - American Movie Actress. Date: circa 1935

Background imageKneels Collection: Elephant piling Teak - Myanmar

Elephant piling Teak - Myanmar. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKneels Collection: Japanese women pray at a wayside Shrine

Japanese women pray at a wayside Shrine. Date: circa 1905

Background imageKneels Collection: Japan - Japanese woman O-Hana-San prepares for a bath

Japan - Japanese woman O-Hana-San prepares for a bath Date: circa 1905

Background imageKneels Collection: Japanese woman performing the tea ceremony - Japan

Japanese woman performing the tea ceremony - Japan Date: circa 1920s

Background imageKneels Collection: Myanmar - Yangon - Two young women at morning Prayer

Myanmar - Yangon - Two young women at morning Prayer. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKneels Collection: Japanese Geisha girl arranging flowers

Japanese Geisha girl arranging flowers Date: circa 1908

Background imageKneels Collection: Having a Cuppa

Having a Cuppa
A little girl kneels on the garden lawn and steadies her baby sisters head as she helps her to have a drink from a tea cup. Date: 1950s

Background imageKneels Collection: Female Type / Dressing

Female Type / Dressing
A pretty young woman kneels on a chair to get dressed, and is rather pleased with her new pearl necklace, a gift from an admirer. Date: 1914

Background imageKneels Collection: Elias Di Cortona Kneels

Elias Di Cortona Kneels
ELIAS DI CORTONA Franciscan monk and ambassador Date: 1180 - 1253

Background imageKneels Collection: Boy / Woodland Flowers

Boy / Woodland Flowers
A boy kneels on a woodland path to take a closer look at some spring flowers Date: 1940s

Background imageKneels Collection: Christian Hermit

Christian Hermit
A hermit kneels outside his cell, to read the Holy Word and contemplate Jesus on the Cross

Background imageKneels Collection: South Africa - smiling Zulu girl kneeling in her doorway

South Africa - smiling Zulu girl kneeling in her doorway
South Africa - smiling Zulu girl kneeling in the doorway of her home. Date: 1931

Background imageKneels Collection: Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw

Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw
Promotional postcard for St. Joan by George Bernard Shaw (Garrick Theatre, New York, 28th December 1923). First produced in England at the New Theatre, 26th March 1924

Background imageKneels Collection: Japan - Music Teacher playing a Shamisen

Japan - Music Teacher playing a Shamisen (or Samisen). The alcove behind her is called the tokonoma and is the pride of the house Date: 1932



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