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Angel Visits. A Lyric for the New Year, by Charles MacKay, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Angel Visits. A Lyric for the New Year, by Charles MacKay, 1850. Sentimental scene illustrating a song or poem. Thou'rt old, grandfather - old and blind, But ever cheerful, good, and kind

Comic Postcard - feeble Vicar not tempted by a pretty girl
Comic Postcard - ( My Word !) Get Thee behind me Temptress - a feeble and effete Vicar not tempted by a pretty girl, although one wonders if she is quite his type anyway... 1910

Victorian satirical cartoon on inherited wealth power and privilege
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on inherited wealth power and privilege. 19th Century. Hereditary Greatness

BLIND HOPE AT LOURDES
The crowd throng to Lourdes, led by Hope - blindfolded - and a feeble priest, while Death brings up the rear... Date: 1894

Illustration for Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (litho)
5995188 Illustration for Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (litho) by Piffard, Harold Hume (1867-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Stop, stop!" a feeble voice cried)

Self-Luminant Fishes (litho)
5210974 Self-Luminant Fishes (litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Luminant Fishes. Illustration for Marvels of the Universe (Hutchinson)

Guster, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465511 Guster, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The Second Part of King Henry IV, Act III, Sc 2 (litho)
6022076 The Second Part of King Henry IV, Act III, Sc 2 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Part of King Henry IV, Act III, Sc 2. Falstaff)

Too old and too feeble to escape (engraving)
736214 Too old and too feeble to escape (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire of Chicago; Too old)

Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO191219 Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Self-Caricature, 1874 (pencil on paper)
5889052 Self-Caricature, 1874 (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 16.5x12.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Tiny Tim - A Christmas Carol, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465462 Tiny Tim - A Christmas Carol, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Feeble and ReAD y to Halt bring up the rear (colour litho)
956047 Feeble and ReAD y to Halt bring up the rear (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Falstaff at Justice Shallows Mustering His Recruits (Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part II, Act 3, Scene 2), June 1, 1792

F the Feeble, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
F the Feeble, 1903. An initial letter F from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. Artist: Jacob de Backer
The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Sandlebridge Schools, Great Warford, Cheshire
A view of the Sandlebridge Schools, Great Warford. The schools opened to 1902 to accommodate children who were labelled as feeble minded. Date: Date unknown

The Recruiting Sergeant, c. 1790 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XYC277501 The Recruiting Sergeant, c.1790 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30.5x21 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Death and the Old Man, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c
XJF143259 Death and the Old Man, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c.1538 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; German

A rather feeble suitor with a rather loud suit
He: " Oh! Smile upon my suit." She: " I do, I do. I can t help it." Date: 1895

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury as the Spanish Armada approached (1588)

Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epileptic. Mother worked in factory previous to marriage, and while Hyman was coming. Her mentality is questioned

Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk
Boot-making workshop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Etats-Generaux 1561
A session of the Etats- Generaux is held at Orleans. The feeble Charles IX presides, but the real power is his awful mother, Catherine de Medicis seated beside him

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"Feeble: A Delicate Blend of Advertising, Food, and Pasta" Indulge in the feeble whispers of flavor as we unveil a tantalizing advertising campaign that will leave your taste buds craving more. Picture yourself at Lourdes, where blind hope intertwines with our delectable pasta dishes, creating an unforgettable experience for all senses. In a comic postcard scene, witness the feeble Vicar resisting temptation from a pretty girl while enjoying his plate of mouthwatering pasta. The illustration by William Makepeace Thackeray in Vanity Fair captures this amusing moment perfectly. But let's not forget about nature's wonders. Dive into the depths of self-luminant fishes through mesmerizing lithographs that illuminate the beauty hidden beneath the surface. Guster's pen & ink artwork from the 1920s transports us to an enchanting underwater world. Shakespeare enthusiasts will appreciate The Second Part of King Henry IV lithograph depicting Act III, Scene Feebleness takes center stage as characters navigate their own weaknesses amidst power struggles and political intrigue. Travel back in time with an engraving showcasing Britannia caught between Death and the Doctor’s care. This thought-provoking piece published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 reminds us that even mighty empires can become feeble when faced with mortality. Discover vulnerability through art as artists express their own frailties on paper. Self-caricatures like "Self-Caricature" from 1874 reveal personal introspection while Tiny Tim's portrayal from A Christmas Carol evokes empathy for those who are physically weak but possess immense strength within. Lastly, Feeble and ReADy to Halt bring up the rear in a colorful lithograph capturing their journey together. As they overcome physical limitations with determination and resilience, they inspire us to embrace our own vulnerabilities without fear or shame. Join us on this culinary adventure where feebleness becomes a source of inspiration.