Wager Collection

English lady riding sidesaddle in a fox hunt, 19th century. Lord Marchhare points out the fox and hounds to Rosa McDermott. Rosa and the Earl

Maid in stockings and garters embraced by a man. Maidservant assaulted by her upholsterer employer. The vindicated servant girl. Le servante justifiee. After Marguerite de Navarres l Heptameron

Knave of Hearts Date: 1880

The Betting Book at Whites club
A record of historic wagers, the famous betting book at Whites club in 1751. The club was renowned for its high wagers between members

Round the World Walker - George M. Schilling
Famous American athlete George M. Schilling, who walked around the world for a wager. In nine years he circumnavigated the globe, walking 55

Henry Wager Halleck (1815 A?o??n? 1872). Was a United States Army officer, scholar, and lawyer. Engraving. Union officer during American Civil War. From painting by Alonzo Chappel. Universal History

Henry Wager Halleck
HENRY WAGER HALLECK U.S. military Date: 1815 - 1872

Joseph H. Hawley, Vanity Fair, ATn
SIR JOSEPH HENRY HAWLEY 3rd baronet (1813/41875). Racehorse owner and breeder, not adverse to a large wager himself winning 250, 000 on three races alone

Sir Charles Wager
SIR CHARLES WAGER naval commander, Admiral of the White and first Lord of the Admiralty. Date: 1666 - 1743

Agressive local man spots ths chance of a swift buck
Scene - Scarboro. Time - Sunday Morning. Very Muddy. Inhabitant: " Be Thoo a Strong Mon?" Amateur Weightlifter (rather proud that his fame has spread so far): " Well, yes, my friend

Street music: organ grinder claimant, 1873
The " nobleman" organ grinder: a claimant to a title whilst on tour through the Irish provinces. Though he refused to name himself

Around the world in an iron mask
An extraordinary postcard of a man who for a wager of 21, 000 pounds, walked around the world. Harry Bensley alledged to have pushed his perambulator all around the globe wearing this mask

Gentlemen Gambling C1830
Two gentlemen enjoy a game of cards in their club, with a wager on the outcome

Verne / 80 Days / Wager
LE TOUR DU MONDE EN QUATRE- VINGT JOURS The wager is made at the Reform Club, London

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