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Background imageInvitation Collection: Arranging Flowers (w / c on paper)

Arranging Flowers (w / c on paper)
939701 Arranging Flowers (w/c on paper) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageInvitation Collection: Statue of the Commendatore, scene from Don Giovanni (colour litho)

Statue of the Commendatore, scene from Don Giovanni (colour litho)
GIA938490 Statue of the Commendatore, scene from Don Giovanni (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Now come along, be a sport! (chromolitho)

Now come along, be a sport! (chromolitho)
982644 Now come along, be a sport! (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now come along, be a sport)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to the Tallow Chandlers Company ball, London (litho)

Invitation to the Tallow Chandlers Company ball, London (litho)
983770 Invitation to the Tallow Chandlers Company ball, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to the Tallow Chandlers Company ball, London)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to Concert and Ball at Pauls Head Tavern, London (engraving)

Invitation to Concert and Ball at Pauls Head Tavern, London (engraving)
3657224 Invitation to Concert and Ball at Pauls Head Tavern, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to Concert and Ball at Pauls Head Tavern)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to St Mary Le Strand church (engraving)

Invitation to St Mary Le Strand church (engraving)
3657217 Invitation to St Mary Le Strand church (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: The dancing. Anonymous illustration for 'Cinderella'

The dancing. Anonymous illustration for "Cinderella"
XEE4404246 The dancing. Anonymous illustration for " Cinderella", tale by Charles Perrault (1628-1703), French writer. Imagery Marcel Vagne, Jarville Nancy, undated (late 19th century)

Background imageInvitation Collection: The kings son makes Cinderella dance. Illustration for 'Cinderella'

The kings son makes Cinderella dance. Illustration for "Cinderella"
XEE4404244 The kings son makes Cinderella dance. Illustration for " Cinderella", tale by Charles Perrault (1628-1703), French writer

Background imageInvitation Collection: A girl invited on a boat trip by her new friends (colour litho)

A girl invited on a boat trip by her new friends (colour litho)
3622146 A girl invited on a boat trip by her new friends (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A girl invited on a boat trip by her new friends)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to a meeting of the Worshipful Company of Mercers at Marcers Hall, City of London

Invitation to a meeting of the Worshipful Company of Mercers at Marcers Hall, City of London, 1807 (litho)
3639792 Invitation to a meeting of the Worshipful Company of Mercers at Marcers Hall, City of London, 1807 (litho) by English School

Background imageInvitation Collection: Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian balloonist, who made a hydrogen balloon flight from the Artillery

Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian balloonist, who made a hydrogen balloon flight from the Artillery Ground, London, in 1784
3639786 Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian balloonist, who made a hydrogen balloon flight from the Artillery Ground, London, in 1784

Background imageInvitation Collection: Meet me at moonlight alone (colour litho)

Meet me at moonlight alone (colour litho)
3643232 Meet me at moonlight alone (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meet me at moonlight alone)

Background imageInvitation Collection: I think I can make room for you (colour litho)

I think I can make room for you (colour litho)
3642824 I think I can make room for you (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I think I can make room for you)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Hope you will turn up (colour litho)

Hope you will turn up (colour litho)
3642797 Hope you will turn up (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope you will turn up. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageInvitation Collection: Kissing Ticket (colour litho)

Kissing Ticket (colour litho)
3643473 Kissing Ticket (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing Ticket. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageInvitation Collection: Will you be my valentine? Read the answer in the stars (colour litho)

Will you be my valentine? Read the answer in the stars (colour litho)
3643438 Will you be my valentine? Read the answer in the stars (colour litho) by Outcault, Richard Felton (1863-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Will you be my valentine)

Background imageInvitation Collection: At the altar in a steel chariot, the wedding of an armored car commander officer

At the altar in a steel chariot, the wedding of an armored car commander officer, in London (colour litho)
2809272 At the altar in a steel chariot, the wedding of an armored car commander officer, in London (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageInvitation Collection: A tragic wedding ceremony (colour litho)

A tragic wedding ceremony (colour litho)
2783642 A tragic wedding ceremony (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic wedding ceremony)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Nine girls in a dessert! (colour litho)

Nine girls in a dessert! (colour litho)
2778315 Nine girls in a dessert! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nine girls in a dessert)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to the anniversary meeting of the Charity Children (engraving)

Invitation to the anniversary meeting of the Charity Children (engraving)
605223 Invitation to the anniversary meeting of the Charity Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to the Lord Mayors Dinner at the Mansion House, London, 3 April 1809 (engraving)

Invitation to the Lord Mayors Dinner at the Mansion House, London, 3 April 1809 (engraving)
602603 Invitation to the Lord Mayors Dinner at the Mansion House, London, 3 April 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to the opening of Bunhill Fields Cemetery (engraving)

Invitation to the opening of Bunhill Fields Cemetery (engraving)
605186 Invitation to the opening of Bunhill Fields Cemetery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to an exhibition of the work of Charles Maurin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Invitation to an exhibition of the work of Charles Maurin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
475984 Invitation to an exhibition of the work of Charles Maurin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11

Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11
6337724 Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11, and Arabs inviting travellers to dine 12 by English School

Background imageInvitation Collection: The Knight of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck

The Knight of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336594 The Knight of Cups, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Ticket to the laying of the first stone at the new bridge, Gloucester Gate, Regents Park

Ticket to the laying of the first stone at the new bridge, Gloucester Gate, Regents Park, London (coloured engraving)
586623 Ticket to the laying of the first stone at the new bridge, Gloucester Gate, Regents Park, London (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageInvitation Collection: Dinner to celebrate the laying of the first stone at the new bridge, Gloucester Gate, Regents Park

Dinner to celebrate the laying of the first stone at the new bridge, Gloucester Gate, Regents Park
586622 Dinner to celebrate the laying of the first stone at the new bridge, Gloucester Gate, Regents Park, London (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to dine with the Right Honourable Earl of Hertford on 4 May 1775 (engraving)

Invitation to dine with the Right Honourable Earl of Hertford on 4 May 1775 (engraving)
586456 Invitation to dine with the Right Honourable Earl of Hertford on 4 May 1775 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to dinner at the Mansion House, London, on 28 March 1796 (engraving)

Invitation to dinner at the Mansion House, London, on 28 March 1796 (engraving)
586103 Invitation to dinner at the Mansion House, London, on 28 March 1796 (engraving) by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to dinner at the Guildhall, London, on 8 December 1852 (engraving)

Invitation to dinner at the Guildhall, London, on 8 December 1852 (engraving)
586100 Invitation to dinner at the Guildhall, London, on 8 December 1852 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to dinner at the Guildhall, London)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to a banquet at the Guildhall, London, on 9 November 1869 (chromolitho)

Invitation to a banquet at the Guildhall, London, on 9 November 1869 (chromolitho)
586041 Invitation to a banquet at the Guildhall, London, on 9 November 1869 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to a banquet at the Guildhall)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to a banquet at the Guildhall, London, on 9 November 1900 (engraving)

Invitation to a banquet at the Guildhall, London, on 9 November 1900 (engraving)
586039 Invitation to a banquet at the Guildhall, London, on 9 November 1900 (engraving) by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to the Coronation of George IV in 1821 (engraving)

Invitation to the Coronation of George IV in 1821 (engraving)
584564 Invitation to the Coronation of George IV in 1821 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving)

Invitation to the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving)
584569 Invitation to the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Entrance ticket for the ball in Versailles for the wedding of Monseigneur le Dauphin

Entrance ticket for the ball in Versailles for the wedding of Monseigneur le Dauphin
XIR164778 Entrance ticket for the ball in Versailles for the wedding of Monseigneur le Dauphin, 9th February 1747 and Ex Libris with arms of Madame de Pompadour (1721-64) (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Candid, Satirical in N & B, 1930_9_25: Humor, Life of the rich Illustration by Abel

Candid, Satirical in N & B, 1930_9_25: Humor, Life of the rich Illustration by Abel
ICA4940784 Candid, Satirical in N & B, 1930_9_25: Humor, Life of the rich Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info.: Candid, Satirical in N & B)

Background imageInvitation Collection: A Kittens Christmas Party (engraving)

A Kittens Christmas Party (engraving)
1624932 A Kittens Christmas Party (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kittens Christmas Party)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Un bal - in 'Paris illustre', 1888

Un bal - in "Paris illustre", 1888
LSE4079569 Un bal - in " Paris illustre", 1888 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un bal - in " Paris illustre")

Background imageInvitation Collection: A miltaire invites a woman for a dance at a dance: 'Is Mam

A miltaire invites a woman for a dance at a dance: "Is Mam
LSE4079549 A miltaire invites a woman for a dance at a dance: " Is Mam zelle hired for the first?" beginning of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageInvitation Collection: David and Bethsabee - Oil on wood, 1562

David and Bethsabee - Oil on wood, 1562
LRI4353886 David and Bethsabee - Oil on wood, 1562 by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: David and Bethsabee (David and Bathsheba) - Painting by Jan Metsys (Massys)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Letter V: visit. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings

Letter V: visit. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings
DUV4202960 Letter V: visit. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings, circa 1880. Small booklet of 16 pages by French School

Background imageInvitation Collection: The King of Sardinia inviting the French mathematician Joseph Louis Lagrange (1736-1813

The King of Sardinia inviting the French mathematician Joseph Louis Lagrange (1736-1813
XEE4164334 The King of Sardinia inviting the French mathematician Joseph Louis Lagrange (1736-1813) to join Frederic II the Great of Prussia to Berlin

Background imageInvitation Collection: The wedding banquet of the daughter of Olivier de Castile with Artus d

The wedding banquet of the daughter of Olivier de Castile with Artus d
JLJ4657225 The wedding banquet of the daughter of Olivier de Castile with Artus d Algarve (or Algarbe) Miniature taken from " Histoire d olive de castille et artus d algarb" fr. 12574, f

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation card to the opening of the Gallery of the Verein Berliner Kunstler

Invitation card to the opening of the Gallery of the Verein Berliner Kunstler (Association of Berlin Artists)
5216954 Invitation card to the opening of the Gallery of the Verein Berliner Kunstler (Association of Berlin Artists), 1898 (engraving) by European School

Background imageInvitation Collection: Fat cats (engraving)

Fat cats (engraving)
5228786 Fat cats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat cats. Illustration for Merry Pictures by the Comic Hands (W Kent & Co, 1857)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to Grand Concert at the New Rooms, Tottenham Street

Invitation to Grand Concert at the New Rooms, Tottenham Street, for the benefit of Mr Olivieri (engraving)
3657225 Invitation to Grand Concert at the New Rooms, Tottenham Street, for the benefit of Mr Olivieri (engraving) by English School

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to Lectures On Chemistry, Guys Hospital, London, 1824 (engraving)

Invitation to Lectures On Chemistry, Guys Hospital, London, 1824 (engraving)
3657220 Invitation to Lectures On Chemistry, Guys Hospital, London, 1824 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to Lectures On Chemistry)

Background imageInvitation Collection: Invitation to Anythings Masqued Ball, London (engraving)

Invitation to Anythings Masqued Ball, London (engraving)
3657219 Invitation to Anythings Masqued Ball, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invitation to Anythings Masqued Ball)



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"Invitations: A Gateway to Extraordinary Experiences" Step into the enchanting world of invitations, where doors are opened to remarkable events and unforgettable moments. Just like Sir Gawain receiving a mysterious invitation from the Green Knight, these humble pieces of paper hold immense power. Imagine standing at the grand opening of Tower Bridge, an iconic symbol of engineering marvels. The prestigious Joseph Whitworth receives an exclusive invitation adorned with an IMechE medal, recognizing his outstanding contributions. In 1883, Tiffany & Co crafts a masterpiece as they engrave invitations for the historic inauguration ceremony of Brooklyn Bridge. These delicate works of art become treasured mementos that transport us back in time. Even seemingly ordinary objects can carry profound meaning. Turkey and wishbone invitations bring families together during Thanksgiving, reminding us to cherish our loved ones and express gratitude. The captivating designs by Bruce Bairnsfather on recruitment posters during World War I beckon young men to join their country's cause. "Come Lad, Slip Across and Help, " they say - inviting bravery and patriotism in times of need. Humor finds its way onto invitations too; comic postcards depicting men walking past shop windows elicit laughter even in mundane situations. Greetings cards featuring jazz drummers set the tone for lively celebrations filled with rhythm and joy. Invitations have long played a role in showcasing cultural milestones such as Glasgow International Exhibition or London Sketch Club Smokers. Leaflets flutter through time, extending an open arm to those seeking artistic inspiration or indulgence in social gatherings. These unassuming pieces connect people across centuries – from medieval knights embarking on quests to modern-day revelers embracing new experiences. Invitations serve as portals between worlds – bridging gaps between history and present-day wonders alike. So next time you receive an invitation – whether it be handwritten or digital – remember its potential significance beyond just RSVPs. Embrace the opportunity it presents; for within lies the promise of extraordinary adventures and memories waiting to be made.