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Background imageReaching Collection: A lass and a lack

A lass and a lack
A panicked and sweating gentleman reaching for his wallet as he is shown a restaurant bill by a waiter. His female companion lights a cigarette and looks on nervously

Background imageReaching Collection: Mayflower in Full Sail

Mayflower in Full Sail
The Mayflower carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America in 63 days, reaching New England in December 1620

Background imageReaching Collection: American Indians. Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux

American Indians. Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux
Portrait of Sitting Bull with elaborate feathered head dress reaching to the ground. Sitting Bull lead the resistance against the Americans which culminated in the defeat of General Custer

Background imageReaching Collection: Ascent Mont Blanc - 4

Ascent Mont Blanc - 4
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC Reaching the summit: during this final stage, each step takes ten minutes Date: 1855

Background imageReaching Collection: Elizabeth Woodville

Elizabeth Woodville
ELIZABETH WOODVILLE Queen of Edward IV with her train held by an attendant. She was said to be extremely beautiful with blonde hair reaching to her feet

Background imageReaching Collection: The Red Ibis

The Red Ibis
A fantasy postcard depicting a naked woman, lying on the ground, turned away from the viewer, reaching out toward and cluthing hold of, the leg of a giant red ibis

Background imageReaching Collection: Henry Jenkins (169)

Henry Jenkins (169)
HENRY JENKINS of Ellerton-upon-Swale, Yorkshire : in his last century he was a keen fisherman, and swam in the river after reaching 100. Date: 1501 - 1670

Background imageReaching Collection: Six monkeys on a Christmas card

Six monkeys on a Christmas card, one of them reaching for some food. circa 1890s

Background imageReaching Collection: French Pin-up girl - seated on a plinth beneath a vine

French Pin-up girl - seated on a plinth beneath a vine
French Pin-up girl - seated on a plinth beneath a grape vine. " One day my plinth will come...". Date: circa 1910

Background imageReaching Collection: WW2 - The Amazing Summer

WW2 - The Amazing Summer
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, The Amazing Summer, the image shows a night time countryside scene, with searchlight beams reaching into the sky. Date: circa 1941

Background imageReaching Collection: WW2, At The Carriage Windows

WW2, At The Carriage Windows
This illustration shows Jackie and Pam, some fictional WW2 ladies of the Emergency Mobile Canteen Corps, approaching a train carriage, British Army servicemen are reaching out of the windows

Background imageReaching Collection: Gallahers Park Drive Cigarettes Advertisement

Gallahers Park Drive Cigarettes Advertisement
An advertisement photograph promoting Gallahers Park Drive Cigarettes, the enhanced image portrays a man reaching for the sky, with a cigarette in his hand, putting it on a pedestal as it were

Background imageReaching Collection: Little Red Riding Hood at Grandma's door, by Muriel Baines

Little Red Riding Hood at Grandma's door, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, Little Red Riding Hood at Grandma's door, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

Background imageReaching Collection: Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Background imageReaching Collection: McDonnell Douglas F-15A-6-MC Eagle 72-0119 Streak Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15A-6-MC Eagle 72-0119 Streak Eagle (MSN 0019/A017)on display at the National Museum of the USAF, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Background imageReaching Collection: LIGHTHOUSEKEEPERS DIE

LIGHTHOUSEKEEPERS DIE
The keepers at this Spanish lighthouse die of hunger and thirst because rough weather prevents their supply boat from reaching them. Date: circa 1912

Background imageReaching Collection: Postcard design artwork - Posting Birthday wishes

Postcard design artwork - Posting Birthday wishes
Postcard design artwork - With lots of love, my wish I send - For a Happy Birthday Little Friend! A child posting a letter into a tall red postbox. Date: circa 1937

Background imageReaching Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl posting a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl posting a card Date: 20th century

Background imageReaching Collection: Comic postcard, Little boy posting a card Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy posting a card Date: 20th century

Background imageReaching Collection: A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane

A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane and a cushion, has no regrets. Date: 1911

Background imageReaching Collection: Comic birthday postcard, Girl posting birthday card Date: 20th century

Comic birthday postcard, Girl posting birthday card Date: 20th century

Background imageReaching Collection: Boy and girl at Xmas

Boy and girl at Xmas
Boy and girl reaching for their stockings, brim full of presents on Xmas Day. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1908

Background imageReaching Collection: Coming of Autumn 1906

Coming of Autumn 1906
Woman picking apples while standing on a stepladder. Date: 1906

Background imageReaching Collection: The Artists Four Sisters Date: 1825

The Artists Four Sisters Date: 1825

Background imageReaching Collection: The Mayflower - transporting Pilgrim Fathers to New World

The Mayflower - transporting Pilgrim Fathers to New World
The Mayflower carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America in 63 days, reaching New England in December 1620. Date: 1620

Background imageReaching Collection: WEBB NEAR CALAIS

WEBB NEAR CALAIS
Captain Webb just before reaching Calais, where he becomes the first person to swim the English Channel Date: 24 August 1875

Background imageReaching Collection: Afternoon Frock 1914

Afternoon Frock 1914
Redfern design: pleated skirt like a fluted column, short flared tunic & translucent wrap over blouse / jacket, striped rosette & sash, helmet style hat with chin strap. Date: 1914

Background imageReaching Collection: Sculpture of a male ball player by Georg Mattes

Sculpture of a male ball player by Georg Mattes (1874-1942). Date: circa 1900s

Background imageReaching Collection: Ernest Louis Aquilas Christophe - Le Baiser supreme

Ernest Louis Aquilas Christophe - Le Baiser supreme
The final work by Ernest Louis Aquilas Christophe (1827-1892) entitled Le Baiser supreme ( The Supreme Kiss or The Sphinx ) (marble), exhibited posthumously at the Salon of 1892

Background imageReaching Collection: Silhouette, A Drowning Man Catches at a Straw

Silhouette, A Drowning Man Catches at a Straw
A Drowning Man Catches at a Straw -- silhouette showing a man in water, reaching up to a tree branch

Background imageReaching Collection: Georgie Porgie by Muriel Dawson - children under mistletoe

Georgie Porgie by Muriel Dawson - children under mistletoe
Charming illustration showing two small children standing on chairs in order to exchange a seasonal kiss under the mistletoe. Date: c.1930

Background imageReaching Collection: Sacred Basin. Gudea Period. 2144-2124 BC

Sacred Basin. Gudea Period. 2144-2124 BC
Sacred Basin. Gift of Gudea, governor of Lagash, to the temple of the God Ningirsu. Gudea Period. 2144-2124 BC. Relief depicting winged goddess reaching and holding a round based vessel

Background imageReaching Collection: Nakajima C6N-Saiun Myrt -capable of reaching nearly 3

Nakajima C6N-Saiun Myrt -capable of reaching nearly 380mph, this carrier-going reconnaisssance type was difficult to catch

Background imageReaching Collection: Early view of the world

Early view of the world
Earth conceived as having roots reaching down into the Infinite; or as standing on it supported by columns

Background imageReaching Collection: Susi - with football and roller skates

Susi - with football and roller skates. 1950s

Background imageReaching Collection: Susi - with kitten at Christmas

Susi - with kitten at Christmas
Susi - with a kitten at Christmas. 1950s

Background imageReaching Collection: Tabby kitten reaching for a branch

Tabby kitten reaching for a branch
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten reaching for a branch. 1950s

Background imageReaching Collection: Cat reaches up to open the door

Cat reaches up to open the door
Unusual Friends - cat reaches up to open the door. 1950s

Background imageReaching Collection: Hotel Bill - Escape from Care

Hotel Bill - Escape from Care. circa late 18th century

Background imageReaching Collection: Patricis Ellis - American Movie Actress

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

Background imageReaching Collection: Susi - with Christmas tree

Susi - with Christmas tree. 1950s

Background imageReaching Collection: Advertisement for Crunchie Bar

Advertisement for Crunchie Bar -- male and female models posing. 1959

Background imageReaching Collection: Two teddy bears posting a letter

Two teddy bears posting a letter, by Lawson Wood. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageReaching Collection: Boy Posting Letter - Hope this reaches you

Boy Posting Letter - Hope this reaches you. early 20th century

Background imageReaching Collection: Four frog acrobats on a New Year card

Four frog acrobats on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageReaching Collection: French Cavaliers C17Th

French Cavaliers C17Th
The costume of French Cavaliers include: doublets, ruffs, trunk-hose, capes, cocked hats with feathers & very high boots reaching above the knees with tabbed tops. Date: early 17th century

Background imageReaching Collection: Rider on pony on a New Year card

Rider on pony on a New Year card
Rider on a pony on a New Year card, trying to grab a sprig of holly from a snowman. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageReaching Collection: Tsutenkaku tower, Shinsekai, Osaka, Japan

Tsutenkaku tower, Shinsekai, Osaka, Japan
Tsutenkaku (meaning Tower Reaching Heaven), in the Shinsekai district of Osaka, Japan. Based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it was built in 1912. Date: circa 1920s



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