Writes Collection

Japanese girl practising calligraphy Date: 1909

Woman Writing at Desk
A French young lady is writing a letter at her desk with a quill-pen. Date: Circa 1760

Lesson Time by Muriel Dawson
A sweet child in an embroidered smock dress studiously writes upon a slate

Margery Crandon 7
Spirit photo of controversial American medium Margery, with alleged spirit faces. Few today would attempt a defence of Margery - writes investigator J Gordon Melton

Ancient Greek Writing
He writes on a wax tablet with a stylus

Stylish young lady writing a letter sitting on cushions
A stylish young lady seated on a set of plump and elaborate cushions, writing a series of blank letters to a male friend, as a lead-up to an April Fools Day prank! Date: 1923

Froissart / Chronicles
JEAN FROISSART - French chronicler in his study

Avebury Landscape / 1723
Prospect of the Temple on Overton Hill - The Hakpen or head of the snake in the ruins. Stukeley writes: Abury..the chief patriarchal..temple of the island

John Bunyan in Prison writing The Pilgrims Progress
John Bunyan (1628-1688) - English writer and Puritan preacher - writing The Pilgrims Progress during his twelve-year imprisonment (between 1661 and 1672)

WW2 Valentines Card, Cupid Soldier
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, the illustration portrays Cupid as a fully grown topless British Army soldier smoking as he writes a love letter. Date: circa 1940s

Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Previously unseen letter dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Charles Crumplin letter
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - First Class Bedroom Steward and victim Charles Crumplin, handwritten letter on Titanic stationery with White Star Line watermark, undated but written from Queenstown

White Flowers
Painting of an array of white flowers, by the Queen of Roumania who is keenly interested in all the arts. She writes poems and novels, and, as seen here, is an artist with skill and a personal touch

She writes Sempre (always) in the sand - but the next tide will wash her thought away Date: circa 1900
She writes Sempre (always) in the sand - but the next tide will wash her thought away... Date: circa 1900

Young lady (off on her hols!) sends a quick postcard
Life is short as time will show - If you don t get this, please let me know. Date: circa 1910s

Man Writes Check Date: 1948

The Money Lenders Date: 1600

JAPANESE SHOPPING LIST
The Japanese lady of the house writes out her shopping list for her maid. The maid does not take any money to the shops with her and all accounts are settled monthly. Date: 1930s

GOD THE COMMANDER
God writes ten commandments, for the instruction of his chosen people, graving them in stone. When hes done, Moses will present them to the assembled public. Date: BCE

LADY WRITES LETTER
A lady sits and thinks about what to write in her letter. Date: 1960s

The Distresst Poet
A distresst poet writes the verses which will, he hopes, bring him enough money to buy new clothes, food and drink, and enable him to move to somewhat better accommodation. Date: circa 1750

GRESSET WRITES
There was a French poet named Gresset, who was trying to write an essay, but the ink from his quill would splutter and spill, making poor Gressets essay so messy ! Date: circa 1750

SOLDIER WRITES HOME
A World War One soldier writes his Christmas letter home Date: 1914

WW1 - Emilienne Moreau, Heroine of Loos - Croix de Guerre
Emilienne Moreau-Evrard (18981971) - French heroine of World War I (where she won the Croix de Guerre due to her bravery at Loos) and World War II

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

Rudolph Valentino in The Eagle (1925)
Italian Movie Actor Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926) - seen here in the role of Vladimir Dubrovsky, a Cossack in the Russian Army in the silent film The Eagle (1925). Date: 1925

Wartime Messenger Dog
A soldier writes a message to give back to a French messenger dog on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in 1917

Lord Roberts writing despatches in a transport wagon, during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) 1900

Lady on a south coast beach writing postcards to family. Date: 1937

WW1 - To My Dear One - A Drummer pens a poem to his love, using his magnificent bass drum as a writing stand. " Though from your side I am away; My thoughts are with you night & day; With eyes

Laurens Coster, Child
LAURENS JANSZOON COSTER Dutch printer : as a child, he writes in the earth, demonstrating a precocious proclivity for the printers profession. Date: 1370 - 1440

Doctors Prescription
A doctor writes out a prescription for a female patient. 1960s

Queen Victoria Writing
Queen Victoria gazes thoughtfully whilst writing at a desk. Date: circa 1890

Wife Leaving 19C
A wife writes a note to her husband to tell him she is leaving, while a maid helps her with her packing Date: late 19th century

She Writes a Letter
She re-reads the letter she has just written Date: 1914

German wise-woman
Villagers crowd the cottage of the village wise-woman, and one of them writes down her inspired utterances. Date: 1867

Letter writer and client, Naples, Italy. The notice says that the man can also offer his services in French. Date: late 19th century

Young woman at desk writing letter
A young woman takes a moment to think about what next to write as she sits at her desk. Date: c. 1910

John Orlando Parry - 1
JOHN ORLANDO PARRY musical entertainer, depicted at the keyboard with Albert Smith who writes many of his songs. Date: 1810 - 1879

Japan - Geisha writing a letter Date: circa 1902

A wealthy Chinese lady writing in the traditional style with brush and ink. Date: circa 1910

Matthew the Apostle was, according to the Bible, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and, according to Christian tradition, one of the four Evangelists. Pictured with an angel. circa 18th century

Children writing Merry Christmas on a board
A little girl writes Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on a board, while her little brother looks at her, clearly very impressed at her writing skills. c. 1920

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mr W. Somerset Maugham
Mr Somerset Maugham regards the world with a cold and cynical eye and writes about it with a brilliant pen. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

Prince Philip signing a register at the new LFB HQ
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, signing a register at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 by Queen Elizabeth II

Scottish Highlander writing home
A Scottish Highlander writing home to his beloved. The postcard carries the byline: " Oh! Hang the Censor." Date: 1917

Little girl writes a letter to her granny
A little girl writes a letter to her grandmother, and makes sure to check her grammar before posting it. Date: 1908

Nurse / New Baby 1930S
A nurse writes down the details of a new born baby Date: 1930s

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