Balances Collection (page 2)

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

Six perform balances in garden Date: 1936

Football: The cup tie crowd at Derby, 1903
The cup tie crowd at Derby, 1903. One enthusiastic fan balances a homemade trophy on his head, and holds two flags. The crowd is predominantly made up of working class men, wearing flap caps

Allegory of art, print maker: Hendrick Goltzius workshop of, Hendrick Goltzius, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1586 - 1590 and or 1596 - 1652

Allegory of art, Hendrick Goltzius, 1586 - 1590

Japan - The Imperial Mint at Osaka - The Automatic Balances. Date: circa 1910s

Russian Dyer with his vat and belt pouches Date: 1905

Pap and cake sellers, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa. Pap is a traditional porridge / polenta made from mielie-meal (ground maize). Date: circa 1920s

Corsica - Corsican woman with bucket on her head
Corsica - Corsican woman carrying a hard timber wooden bucket on her head, her other hand holding a jar (possibly containing oil?). Date: 1920s

Grey-necked Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus cajaneus) adult, flapping wings, climbing down branch during rainfall, Chagres River, Panama, November

Indian girls carrying water containers on heads, near Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, December

Indian girl carrying water container on head, near Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, December

Fishermen using canoes and nets in a river. Man carries catch on pole and woman balances a basket of fish on her head. Hand-coloured lithograph from L Inde francaise, Paris, 1828. Food

A blind man walks across Niagara Date: 1912

Seller of plaster figurines
A street seller of plaster figurines and busts. He balances a board on his head with various figures for sale, and carries two larger busts in his arms. A small boy seems interested in his wares

Old French Water Carrier smoking a pipe
Old French Water Carrier from Morlaix, Brittany - smoking a pipe. Date: circa 1910s

Joseph Chamberlain - Balancing Act
Fiscalitis Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) performs a balancing act, standing precariously on a glass globe entitled Class whilst juggling a loaf of bread

Garnier / Equestian Act
A man rides two horses simultaneously by standing with one foot on each, while the woman balances on his bended knee. Date: 1889

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, drinking, using wings for balance, perched on twig over water with reflection, Suffolk, England, february

Great Tit (Parus major) adult male, drinking, with wings spread for balance, hanging over pool with reflection, Suffolk, England, march

A boy balances on a Circus horse
A young boy acrobat stands on one leg on the back of a performing horse in a circus. Ink drawing with watercolour wash by Malcolm Greensmith

Can He Stay There by Alfred Leete
Uncle Sam, representing the United States of America, balances precariously on a tightrope of neutrality in 1915 trying to maintain its isolation status during World War One

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Section of the W
There was a crisis at the Bank of England in the early nineteenth century when it was discovered that a large proportion of the 8, 000, 000 gold sovereigns in circulation were light

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Bates Scales fo
In June 1842 a proclamation was issued announcing that a large prportion of the gold coinage in Britain had become worn and devalued and was below its prescribed weight of five penny weights

Debutante Learns Curtsey
Mrs Ruby Peeler instructs a debutante in the art of the curtsey. She balances a box on her head and practices the knee lock, which should prevent her overbalancing

Balancing Acrobats / Photo
A woman balances on the shoulder of a man, and she strikes a pose

Moscow State Circus
A female acrobat skillfully balances on one arm on a male acrobats head. Photographed when the circus was visiting Cornwall, England

Circus Acrobats / Moscow
At the Moscow State Circus, a male acrobat skilfully balances a female acrobat on his forehead. Presumably she is going to spin around in the strange metal contraption!

Tradesman Balances Books
Theres something wrong somewhere - a tradesman and his wife try to balance the books

Eel Seller / Woodcut
A woman balances a basket on her head, full of large silver eels for sale

Pre-Columbian woven Inca balance, Amano Museum, Lima, Peru, South America

Ballerina Balances Can
A ballerina balances a Liebig can on a stick over her head

Ballerina with Wings
A winged ballerina balances upon a Liebig jar

Father William & Eel
FATHER WILLIAM Balances an eel on the end of his nose

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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.