Proposes Collection

Kodak 1924 Advert
A woman cautiously descends a cliff path to the beach, clutching her precious Kodak with which she proposes to take holiday snaps to entertain the family

Wessex / Bindon Abbey Mill
Wessex scenery: Bindon Abbey Mill, Dorset, where Angel Clare in Thomas Hardys novel Tess of the d Urbervilles proposes to learn milling

Washington Xmas Dinner
George Washington, at Christmas dinner at his home at Mount Vernon, proposes a toast To all our friends

Brunnhilde and her Papa
Act 3 : Brunnhilde pleads with Wotan, her father, to spare her the humiliation he proposes to inflict upon her

Welwyn Church Proposed New Tower
An architectural drawing which proposes some restoration work and the erection of a new tower at Welwyn Church, Hertfordshire

House At Stansted, Essex
An architectural drawing which proposes the erection of a house at Stansted, Essex, for Harry Chester Esq. built by contractor Mr. J

Hanover Gate Mansions, Regent's Park
An architectural drawing which proposes the erection of three blocks, each containing ten flats, now named Hanover Gate Mansions, it is situated at Park Road, Regent's Park

ANGEL OF DEATH
The Reaper and the Flowers - the Angel of Death carries a little baby, which it proposes to take up to Heaven Date: 1851

WASHINGTON XMAS DINNER
George Washington, at Christmas dinner at his home at Mount Vernon, proposes a toast To all our friends Date: circa 1790

HAIL-FIGHTING MACHINE
Dupuis-Delcourt proposes this device - the electro- subtracteur - which, he tells us, will prevent hailstorms by electrically subtracting ice from the stormclouds. Maybe. Date: 1850

THE NEW SERVANT
A gentleman inspects the new servant-girl that his housekeeper proposes to take on Date: late 18th century

Tunnel Through Earth
The French astronomer Flammarion proposes a tunnel through the Earth... Date: 1919

Family Dinner Party 1880
A big family party - a guest proposes a toast, children play, servants bring more food

Benjamin Disraeli buys Suez Canal shares
Disraeli (as Jewish trader) proposes to buys Suez Canal shares to secure the safety of the passage to India Date: 1875

Otto III in Rome
Emperor Otto III proposes to make Rome the imperial capitol

An older gentleman professing his love to a young ladyfriend
Tennis Illustrated - 40- Love. An older gentleman down on his knees, professing his undying love to a young lady companion; she is yet to cast judgement on his proposal. Date: circa 1904

Edward Vii / Germany 1902
EDWARD VII In Germany to celebrate the Kaisers birthday: lunching with the 1st Prussian Dragoon Guards - the Kaiser proposes King Edwards health Date: 26 January 1902

A Romantic Proposal
A romantic German sits on a stool while he proposes marriage, but at least he takes off his hat and his gloves Date: circa 1820

Hole in the Earth 1912
Prof Flammarion proposes to bore a hole eight kilometres into the Earth in order to study the composition of the inside of the planet Date: 1912

Suffragette Force Feeding Maiden Speech. Gentleman, at dinner, glass in hand proposes a toast. Gentlemen I wish you to drink the health of the women eh - the females eh - the ladies

Mary Magdalen and Stuff
MARY MAGDALEN, holding a pot of spikenard (nardostachys jatamansi) with which, regardless of the expense, she proposes to anoint the feet of Jesus. Date: first century

Air Marshal Sir Owen Jones, left, proposes the vote of t?
Air Marshal Sir Owen Jones, left, proposes the vote of thanks at the fourth Royal Aeronautical Society President?s address and reception at the Assembly Hall, Church House, Westminster, London

HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Presi?
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary President, Royal Aeronautical Society, proposes the toast at the Luncheon given by the President and Council on 5 May 1966 at the Europa Hotel

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Trying it on
Trying it on! A sailor boy (home on leave) proposes to his girl sweetheart and presents her with a diamond ring! Date: circa 1942

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Engagement under the mistletoe
After wooing with chocolates, a suave looking chap in evening dress, proposes with an engagement ring. Date: 1913

Setting out on Journey
A tourist sets out to visit the country on horseback. Dr Syntax proposes to visit the Lake District, then as now a favourite tourist destination. Date: 1812

Russells Reform Bill
Foreign Secretary Lord John Russell proposes his Reform Bill. The Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, did not support it and it failed to become law. Date: 1860

Victoria Proposes

Water Tricycle - 4
American inventor Terry, who crossed the Channel in a tricycle-boat in July 1884, now proposes this aquatic tricycle which travels on the surface : a calm day needed !

Goddess of Reason
Chaumette proposes to the Convention a Goddess of Reason and a reasonable-looking lady is carried in procession through the streets of Paris. Date: 10 November 1793

Hawkshaws Chunnel Prop
Sir John Hawkshaw proposes a tunnel beneath the seabed between Dover and Calais

Cross-Channel on Top
A French inventor proposes an amphibious train which rides over any water that flows in its way. Think, all that money invested in the Channel Tunnel could have been saved !

Tunnel through Earth
The French astronomer Flammarion proposes a tunnel through the Earth

Goddards Moon Project
American engineer GODDARD proposes to reach the Moon by rocket ship : illustration shows the vessel approaching the crater of Plato

Proposing on Knee 1867
PROPOSAL - A gentleman proposes on bended knee

Tunnels / Channel
Veyrrier, a French engineer, proposes an elevated tunnel resting on the sea-bed, with sections lowered from the surface

Greater Asia / China / Japan
Japan proposes to China they work together for a greater Asia - Japan will steer and China will pull

Petrocsy Helicopter
Austrian lieutenant Stefan Petrocsy proposes a remarkable helicopter design in which the cockpit is above the rotating blades : note, too, the balls serving as undercarriage

Gounod / Faust
Mephistopheles, magically summoned by the scholar Faust, proposes a deal... youth restored, in exchange for his soul

Proposal / She Accepts
Anticipation: he proposes, she accepts

Mr Guppy Proposes
In Re Guppy. Extraordinary Proceedings Mr William Guppy proposes marriage to Ester Summerson

Maykemper Road-Air Idea
German designer Maykemper proposes this handy plane which can be driven on roads, or this automobile which can take to the air

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