Mute Collection

Helen Keller with her Great Dane
Helen Keller (1880-1968) born blind deaf mute. Thanks to her governess she overcame these handicaps, studied and created in 1921 the American Foundation for the Blind. Pictured here on the S.S

Mute Swan Swimming
Mute swan swimming (Cygnus olor)

Helen Keller reading Braille
Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American author and lecturer, blind, deaf and mute from the age of 19 months; sitting in a chair, reading a book

Swans, Windsor Bridge, Henley
Mute swans feed from a pontoon near the Windsor Bridge across the River Thames, Henley, Berkshire, UK. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968). American author and lecturer. Photographed in 1905

Mute Swan (Morris)
MUTE SWAN (Cygnus olor)

Silent blind beggar wear a sign that reads Pray pity the Blind, selling penny tracts from his hat
FLO5000800 Silent blind beggar wear a sign that reads Pray pity the Blind, selling penny tracts from his hat. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850
3478644 The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the teaching of a deaf-mute child to speak)

An engraving depicting an asylum for the deaf and dumb located on Old Kent Road, London, 19th century
5310623 An engraving depicting an asylum for the deaf and dumb located on Old Kent Road, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1833); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850
3478643 The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the teaching of a deaf-mute child to speak)

The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850
3478642 The teaching of a deaf-mute child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the teaching of a deaf-mute child to speak)

A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850
3478641 A deaf-mute child learning to speak, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a deaf-mute child learning to speak by practising tongue and lip exercises in front of the mirror)

Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850
3478637 Mr & Mrs Kinsey, 1850; (add.info.: Illustrated portraits of Mr & Mrs Kinsey who both worked to help deaf-mutes. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Nuria bouquet of peonies in teal and green
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Metropolis, 1926 (photo)
2145071 Metropolis, 1926 (photo); Photo © CCI.

Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy, in "The French Spy", at the Standard Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Madame Celeste as the Arab Boy, in "The French Spy", at the Standard Theatre, 1858. London stage production. Celeste, a pantomimist of the highest mark, plays the part of...a dumb girl

Portrait of Wilbur De Paris, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wilbur De Paris, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Ray Nance, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray Nance, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Cat Anderson, Ray Nance, and Taft Jordan(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Cat Anderson, and Sidney De Paris(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Cat Anderson, and Sidney De Paris(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Dicky Wells and Henry Wells, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Dicky Wells and Henry Wells, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Emil Terry, Lou Mucci, Eddie Zandy...Columbia Pictures...Beautiful Doll, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Emil Terry, Lou Mucci, Eddie Zandy, Barry Galbraith, Bill Barber, Al Langstaff, and Vahe (Tak) Takvorian, Columbia Pictures studio, the making of Beautiful Doll, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept

Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Marty Marsala, Bunty Pendelton, and Baby Dodds, Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Picture No. 12479561
Mute swan - cygnet on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female with cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

Moonlight dance
Antonia Glaskova

Picture No. 12479559
Mute swan - male, sitting in grass - Norfolk, UK Date:

Picture No. 12479557
Mute swan - female with cygnets- Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - new born cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

Picture No. 12479555
Mute swan - female and male, male protecting Date:

Picture No. 12479554
Mute swan - female, on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

A mute trumpet is pictured at Garibaldi square in Mexico City, Mexico April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Isolation
Ojenike Oladapo

Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo)
746408 Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mute Swan and cygnets by David Parry

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Europe, Holland, Swan nesting and alert in field of pink and blue hyacinths Date: 22/10/2005

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Mute swan, Zaanse Schans, Holland, Netherlands Date: 11/11/2005

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Mute Swan - male in flight, taking off from field, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Mute Swan, on pink Date: 19-01-2011

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Mute Swan, on pink Date: 19-01-2011

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Mute Swan, on pink Date: 08-02-2012

A Mute Appeal, (pencil and watercolour)
652018 A Mute Appeal, (pencil and watercolour) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 25.7x17.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mute Appeal. Charles Edward Wilson (1854-1941)

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"Mute: A Silent Symphony of Strength and Beauty" In a world filled with noise, there is power in silence. Helen Keller, an extraordinary woman who overcame deafness and blindness, stands alongside her loyal Great Dane, embodying the profound connection that can exist beyond words. Together they navigate a world where sound is absent but love speaks volumes. As a mute swan gracefully glides across the water's surface, it reminds us of the elegance found in stillness. Just like Helen Keller reading Braille with her fingertips, these swans communicate through touch and movement - their silent language captivating all who witness their ethereal dance. Captured against the backdrop of Windsor Bridge and Henley, swans symbolize tranquility amidst bustling city life. They remind us to find solace in moments of quiet contemplation as we traverse our own busy lives. Helen Keller's portrait from 1905 immortalizes her resilience and determination as she defied societal expectations for individuals with disabilities. Her unwavering spirit continues to inspire generations to embrace their unique abilities rather than being defined by limitations. Morris the Mute Swan emerges majestically from calm waters; his presence demanding attention without uttering a single word. His regal stature serves as a reminder that strength lies not only in vocal expression but also in silent poise. Nuria's bouquet of peonies in teal and green exudes serenity through muted hues. These flowers speak softly yet evoke emotions that transcend language barriers - reminding us that beauty can be found even when words fail us. The undertaker's mute carries an air of mystery as he silently guides departed souls on their final journey. In this solemn role, he demonstrates how actions can convey compassion more profoundly than any spoken condolences ever could. Through these glimpses into the realm of "mute, " we are reminded that silence holds its own kind of power - one that allows for introspection, connection, and the ability to truly listen.