Zelle Collection

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Mata Hari (1876-1917), 1906. Creator: Anonymous
Mata Hari (1876-1917), 1906. Private Collection

Joris van Zelle, c1519, (1927)Artist: Bernaert van Orley
Joris van Zelle, c1519, (1927). Found in the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels. A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900

Schools Erzgebirgskreis Buildings Zelle Aue 1911
Schools in Erzgebirgskreis, Buildings in Zelle (Aue), 1911, Erzgebirgskreis, Aue, Zelle, Burgerschule, Germany

Madame Mata-Hari dancing at the Musee Guimet
Mata Hari, a Malay name meaning eye of the day was the stage name of Margaretha Zelle, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan

Georg Zelle
GEORG ZELLE Flemish medical practitioner Date: 16TH CENTURY

Mata Hari in Profile
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) wearing her bejewelled headdress and costume for the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance. Date: 1876 - 1917

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph and drawing, early 20th century

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Margarete Zelle. Dutch dancer and spy. Oil over a photograph taken in Paris during World War I

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, c1905

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margaret Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Oil over a photograph

MATA HARI, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, called (1876-1917). Dutch dancer and spy. Photography

Florimond Herve Photo
FLORIMOND HERVE French composer of Mam zelle Nitouche and other operettas, who died from an exploding champagne bottle : photo 1870. Date: 1825 - 1892

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margerete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, 13 February 1917

Mata Hari / Civa Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Exotic dancer performs the Prayer to Civa, expressing coquetry and anger, seduction and fury, love and hate

Mata Hari / Dagger Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) dances the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance, claiming to have learnt it as a child from the priestesses of Java

Mata Hari / Spanish Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Dutch-born dancer at the Folies Bergere, Paris, where her Spanish Dance won the praise of the critic Serano

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Zelle: From Mata Hari to Fruit-Powered Clocks" Step into the world of mystery and intrigue as we explore the enigmatic figure known as Zelle. From Mata Hari's captivating performances to a fruit-powered clock, this caption takes you on a fascinating journey through time. In 1906, an anonymous creator captured the essence of Mata Hari, also known as Gertrud Margarete Zelle, with a mesmerizing portrait. This Dutch dancer and spy left an indelible mark on history with her seductive allure and espionage activities. But Zelle is not limited to just one persona. Bernaert van Orley's artwork from 1927 depicts Joris van Zelle in all his glory, showcasing another facet of this intriguing name. Georg Zelle adds yet another layer to our exploration. Who was he? What stories lie behind his name? The mysteries deepen as we delve further into the depths of history. Mata Hari continues to captivate us even in profile, her elegance immortalized by artists throughout time. Madame Mata-Hari dancing at Musee Guimet transports us back to an era filled with glamour and secrets waiting to be unraveled. Not only associated with individuals, but it also finds its place within locations like Schools Erzgebirgskreis Buildings in Aue in 1911. These buildings stand witness to the passage of time and hold their own tales within their walls. As we unravel more layers surrounding this elusive name, it becomes clear that there are multiple versions of who or what Zelle represents. Whether it be Gertrud Margerete or Margarete herself - each iteration holds its own significance and contributes to the mystique surrounding this name. From dancers turned spies to fruit-powered clocks that defy convention - these hints paint a picture full of intrigue and curiosity about what lies beneath the surface when it comes to Zelle.