Balances Collection

Circus Acrobats / Garnier
A female acrobat balances on her hands and brings her ankles level with her ears

Market Gossip - Barbados, West Indies, Caribbean. Date: circa 1920s

Victorian Scrap showing Circus Performers in a Big Top Circus Ring, including a lady balancing on a performing horse and a clown holding a hoop. Date: circa 1880s

Advertisement for Manns brown ale -- male model constructing a pyramid of bottles. 1959

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Gold
Engraving of a heavy duty set of weighing scales with central pillars for weighing bars of gold. A bar of gold is on one side of the balances, the weights on the other

Girl / Posture
A little girl balances a book on her head to teach her good posture

Caravaning Holiday / 1920S
A man balances on a boat in a lily pond next to where they have parked their caravan

Rinking - Roller Skating fun for all ages - When Awkwardness is useful!. Date
Rinking - Roller Skating fun for all ages - " When Awkwardness is useful!". Date: circa 1905

Portuguese girl carrying large flat basket of fish
Girl in traditional Portuguese costume carrying a large flat basket of fish - Lisbon, Portugal. Date: circa 1905

Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) - Woman carrying water in a large can on her head Date: circa 1930s

Double-Hemisphere Map of the World 1630

Mikado series by Raphael Kirchner - Acrobat
Raphael Kirchner design for his Mikado series - created in 1900 in Japonism style. Date: 1900

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Technical drawings (pen & ink on paper)
XJF311618 Technical drawings (pen & ink on paper) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ancient Weights and Balances, Amos VIII, 5 (engraving)
5218728 Ancient Weights and Balances, Amos VIII, 5 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Weights and Balances, Amos VIII, 5)

"Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting", Daniel, v, 27 (engraving)
2809834 " Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting", Daniel, v, 27 (engraving) by English School

The Sleep-Walker, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching0)
NCO190163 The Sleep-Walker, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching0 by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34.7x24.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Pair of Balances Date: 1880

Midnight Snack Mishap Date: 1948

Shelled Oyster Date: 1889

BALANCING THE BOOKS
An accountant checks his ledger and balances his books before rubber stamping them. Date: 1930s

Traditional flower sellers in Madeira, Portugal. Date: circa 1930s

Motto - for Office use - Keep your books well balanced. An accountant does his best to do just this in front of his Junior staff, unaware that the boss is arriving...! Date: 1907

The Burren, Portal Dolmen, Co. Clare, Ireland

Banking Expressions Illustrated - A Good Balance. The reverse message for this card rather wonderfully reads: " What Ho!" Date: 1904

Teenage Ballet Dancer. Date: 1929

Libyan Street Scene Date: circa 1920s

Rural Italian Woman and Child - Traditional costume
Rural Woman and Child from Abruzzo, Southern Italy - Traditional costume with distinctive copper bowls. Date: circa 1907

Monochrome image of two gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) waddling in line across a snowy slope, holding their flippers out for balance. Each one has a white chest, and black and white head

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) overbalances in snow near rocks; Antarctica

Gentoo penguins walking together on the beach, Falkland Islands, Antarctica
Four gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking together on the beach with their flippers outstretched; Falkland Islands, Antarctica

Rock formation and coastline of Diamond Beach at twilight, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia
Silhouette of large rock formation and coastline of Diamond Beach at twilight, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia; Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

Sunrise at Poulnabrone dolmen stone in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland
The dolmen portal tomb of Poulnabrone with the golden sun rising in a grey, cloudy sky on the Burren; County Clare, Ireland

Megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone at dawn, County Clare, Ireland
The megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone reflecting the cool, blue light of dawn; County Clare, Ireland

King penguins walking on the rocky shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking on the jagged, rocky shore of South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Ferris Wheel And Other Rides, Derry, Ireland

Shipwreck At Sunset, Co Donegal, Ireland

Ireland; Stone Wall And A Sheep Gate

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, Co Clare, Ireland

Dolmens, Cleggan Dolmen, Connemara Co Galway

Portugal - Lisbon Girl Street Seller Date: 1930s

Girl in Aeroplane Hat
A smiling young woman balances on her head a large & unusual aeronautically inspired hat based on a bi-plane. It has an extremely big propellor

Motorcycle display - Dispatch riders, Royal Corps of Signals
Motorcycle display (in training for a performance at the Royal Tournament) - Dispatch riders, Royal Corps of Signals. Date: 1930s

Business Notes Illustrated - Balancing his Books
Business Notes Illustrated - " Balancing his books!". Date: 1904

Abdul-Ham - Arab Boy Acrobat - Hi act is called Arabian Fantasies and this card states tat he is the very best at it! Date: circa 1910

Roger and Andre - Floor Acrobats Date: circa 1930s

Myanmar - Village Scene - Women drawing water from the well Date: circa 1910

Dowsing, Sieur Royer style
Sieur Royers method: he balances the dowsing baguette, or stick, on his wrist. Date: 1693

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"Finding Balance: A Spectacular Journey through Time and Cultures" Step right up to witness the incredible balancing acts of circus acrobats, defying gravity with their awe-inspiring stunts. From the daring trapeze artists soaring high above the crowd to the nimble tightrope walkers, these performers epitomize perfect balance. Transport yourself to Barbados in the West Indies, where market gossip swirls amidst vibrant colors and exotic scents. Here, locals exchange stories while finding equilibrium between commerce and community. In a Victorian scrapbook lies a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing circus performers who captivated audiences with their extraordinary equilibrium skills. Their graceful movements remind us that balance is an art form in itself. An advertisement for Manns brown ale reminds us that even indulgence can be balanced. Savoring this rich brew becomes an act of harmony between taste buds and relaxation. At the Bullion Office in Bank of England, meticulous calculations ensure a precise balance for bar gold. This delicate equilibrium safeguards wealth and stability within our financial systems. A young girl's posture serves as a reminder that physical alignment brings both gracefulness and strength. As she stands tall, she embodies poise and inner harmony. Embark on a 1920s caravaning holiday where families seek solace in simplicity. Amidst rolling landscapes and cozy campfires, they find balance by disconnecting from modern life's chaos. The Mikado series by Raphael Kirchner introduces us to an acrobat whose every move exudes elegance and control. Through his exquisite artwork, we witness how discipline creates symphony within motion. A rural Italian woman carrying her child in traditional costume represents generations preserving cultural heritage while navigating daily responsibilities—a testament to finding harmony between tradition and progress. Roller skating rinks become arenas where awkwardness transforms into laughter-filled fun for all ages—where stumbling steps lead to newfound confidence on wheels.