Sets Collection (#9)

Lieutenant Parr sets out to find help for the Northern Sledg
Engraving showing Lieutenant Parr setting off from the Northern Sledging party, in order to fetch help, during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

Dr Syntax on Horse 1820
Rear view of Doctor Syntax on his horse, as he sets out in search of a wife

Sven Hedin to Tibet - 2
Hedin builds a raft and 17 September 1899 he sets out for Yanghi-Koul, which he reaches on 7 December, meeting up wuith his supply caravan which has traveled by land

Cornish Coal Lorry
Cornish coalmen unloading coal from their lorry onto a ship before it sets sail from the harbour with its cargo of China clay

French Money Crisis
A scarcity of small change sets off a financial panic in France : would-be gold buyers on the steps of the Paris bourse

Guard against Sideslip
Guard against sideslip. When on wet polished asphalt, granite sets or tramlines, leave sufficient room to meet an emergency

Timoleon Sails to Sicily
As Timoleon, a Corinthian, sets sail for Sicily the skies clear and a bright light guides him all the way. Later he successfully frees Syracuse and Sicily from tyrants

Glitzy Dress 1950S
Glitzy blonde bombshell on a leopard skin rug sets the yule logs ablaze in a silver spangly sequined gown, diamante earrings & strappy see-though plastic mules

Artist in Netherlands
An American girl sets up her easel at a picturesque spot in the Netherlands and is quickly surrounded by picturesque native children

The Eastern Monarch, an emigrant ship bound for New Zealand sets off from England

Pilgrim Setts Forth
A pilgrim, barefoot and carrying his beads, sets forth on his pilgrimage - illustration to Wynkyn de Wordes The Way to the Holy Lande, published in 1500

Canadian Hunter
A Canadian hunter sets out on snowshoes across the snowy wastes in search of an elk, caribou or something equally tasty for supper

German Drinkers C18
A rather dissipated group of gentlemen drinking beer from tankards and smoking pipes at German court. A practical joker sets a bear cub onto a reveller, whose wig comes off!

German Pipe Smokers C18
Gentlemen drinking beer from tankards and smoking pipes at German court. A practical joker sets a bear cub onto a reveller, whose wig comes off!

Chinese Fisherman
A Chinese fisherman sets out with his nets, which open out from square folds with weights attached

De Gaulle Back in France
De Gaulle sets foot on French soil again, liberated by the Free French (with a little help from the Americans, British and other Allies...)

Canoeing / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper sets off in a canoe from London Bridge, intending to cross the Channel

American Stagecoach
A stagecoach drawn by four horses sets out from a staging post in the American countryside

Frenchwoman 1792
The jaunty bonnet sets the tone of this outfit worn by a lady during the early years of the Revolution

Girl Writes in Snow 1890
A Victorian girl sets down her basket of holly to write a Christmas message in the snow with her umbrella

Elijahs Sacrifice
The prophet Elijah challenges the priests of Baal : each prepares a sacrifice, but Baal fails to ignite his sacrifice, whereas God miraculously sets Elijahs sacrifice alight

The Brazen Serpent
When plague afflicts the people, Moses sets up a bronze serpent (a traditional symbol) as a sign that God has the power to heal

Pizarro Leaves Panama
Pizarro sets sail from Panama to conquer peru

Kaiser Lord of the Sea
The Kaiser sets out to be Lord of the Sea

Lantern / Zulu / Pearson
Colonel Pearson sets light to a native village

Olympics / 1948 / Swimming
Ann Curtis (USA) sets the record for the 400 metre womens freestyle

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 5000 METRE
Gaston Rieff (Belgium) sets the 5000 metre record

Before the Wind
Before the wind - a ship sets her out-riggers to take advantage of a favorable wind

America / Ribaults Column
The French coloniser, Jean Ribault sets up his column in Florida, which is honoured by Native Americans

Moses & Brazen Serpent
When the Israelites are stricken by plague, Moses sets up a bronze serpent - a traditional symbol symbolising Gods power to heal them

The Showman
A street entertainer sets up his stand, while his assistant blows his trumpet to attract an audience

Hanuman Burns Lanka
Ravana tries to punish the monkey god Hanuman (captured seeking Sita) by setting his tail alight. But Hanuman escapes & sets fire to Ravanas city, Lanka

Starting to Spit ?
A lady takes a doubting look at the sky before she sets out on a visit with a basket of flowers

Radiola Portable, 1924
The Portable (well, sort of) RADIOLA receiver, loud speaker and amplifier

Amphion Radio, 1931
A kind lady demonstrates the AMPHION SIX for 1931

Wandering Tribes
The invasion of the Huns sets off a domino effect, setting tribes wandering westward through Central Europe

Biennophone Advert
Advertisement for a Biennerphone radio set

Boy & Girl / Harvest 1891
A little boy and girl carry sheaves of corn at harvest time as the sun sets behind them

Dollys Trip to Sea
A little girl watches apprehensively as her doll sets out to sea on her brothers boat : will she be wrecked, or swept out into the open sea and lost forever ?

Children / Travel / Signpost
A little girl sets out for London Town

Negligees & Undies 1920S
Stylish negligees, pretty chemise & French knicker sets adorned with geometric trim, fine pleating & embroidery & a boudoir cap with chin-strap & tassel

Miner (Series)
Le mineur - MINER - sets off down the mine, pick and shovel on his shoulder, safety lamp in his hand

1780 Gordon Riots
An angry mob sets fire to Newgate Prison after some anti-Catholic rioters are jailed there, seeking revenge and plunder

Artist and her Mother
Mademoiselle Pastel suivie de sa Mere - a young Frenchwoman sets out to paint, followed by her mother who carries her easel, stool and knitting

Noah Builds the Ark
Having received a flood warning from God, Noah sets about the construction of an Ark in which he, and two of every living creature, can survive

Greek Philosopher Writes
A Greek philosopher sets pen to paper, in a book rather than a scroll, as you might have expected; inkwell, sand and a knife are ready to hand

Fairy Tale / Seven Ravens
A little girl sets out to find her seven brothers, and is confronted by an alarming sunrise

7 Ravens Sister Sets Out
A little girl sets out to find her seven brothers, who have been turned into ravens by a wicked spell

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