Batons Collection

Tarot Card - Baton VIIII (IX)

Paddocks Limelight Majorette Show Troupe scooped two top prizes at the recent 6th Universal Carnival Championships, at Bridlington

Oakes Majorettes have had a new beginning, in more ways than one. On Saturday they acquired a new name, New Concept, and a new headquarters

Tarot Card - Roy de Baton (King of Clubs)

Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving)
3245448 Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho)
2783643 The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunger March in London)

The Battle of Cascina, or The Bathers, after Michelangelo, 1542 (oil on panel)
HLK18057 The Battle of Cascina, or The Bathers, after Michelangelo, 1542 (oil on panel) by Sangallo, Aristotile da (1481-1551)

British Vienna Rolls (photo)
5993313 British Vienna Rolls (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Vienna Rolls)

Tarot Card - Baton IIII (IV)

Tarot Card - Baton X

Tarot Card - Baton VIII

Tarot Card - Baton VII

Tarot Card - Baton VI

Tarot Card - Baton V

Tarot Card - Baton II

Tarot Card - Baton III

An incident which at the time gave ammunition to his enemies
STC364883 An incident which at the time gave ammunition to his enemies: Mr Churchills presence as Home Secretary at " the Siege of Sidney Street", on January 3

Two Jesters Playing with Children, from Old Nuremberg
STC221838 Two Jesters Playing with Children, from Old Nurembergs Customs and Practices in Games and Songs, re-published 1831 (colour litho) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Boys playing tug-of-war with batons and dancing
Boys playing tug-of-war with batons (covet baston) and dancing to music (danse), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

British troops in gas masks - Uprising in Nicosia
British troops armed with batons and wearing gas masks, standing by to quell disturbances by Greek Cypriots in Nicosia, Cyprus during rioting in Nicosia - late October 1955. 1955

"Peeping round corners, he exposed himself with the Scots Guards to the random fire
STC364882 " Peeping round corners, he exposed himself with the Scots Guards to the random fire of the besieged burglars" : Mr

Officers relaxing in an unidentified police station, c. 1913-14 (b / w photo)
1078886 Officers relaxing in an unidentified police station, c.1913-14 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Le Polichinelle, 1874-76 (colour litho)
5905980 Le Polichinelle, 1874-76 (colour litho) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 55.1x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth and last state, on vellum)

The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)
1071421 The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.9x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Lining up in winning style are Oakes Majorettes, who are bringing their season to a climax, with more trophies to add to their collection

18-19 years, 20-25 years, 540, adults, alike, archival, batons, black & white, black and white
18-19 years, 20-25 years, 540, adults, alike, archival, batons, black &, Vintage Black & White, 86493285

Tarot Card - Cavalier de Baton (Knight of Clubs)

Tarot Card - Reyne de Baton (Queen of Clubs)

Tarot Card - Valet de Baton (Page of Clubs)

sloth crushed Poverty Deficiency Story series title
The sloth is crushed by Poverty and Deficiency Story of the sloth (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Tarot Card - As de Baton (Ace of Clubs)

Police officers on parade, Albany, USA
Police officers on parade with batons drawn, North Pearl Street, Albany, New York State, USA. circa 1908

Greetings card with conductors baton in a case
Greetings card in the shape of a conductors baton in a case. Date: circa 1890s

Palestinian Disturbances 1936
An Illustrated London News cover showing two images of disturbances in Jaffa. The top picture shows British Police, armed with batons and shields, dispersing Arab protestors

The General Strike - Sphere emergency number
Front cover of The Sphere emergency number issued during the General Strike. Photograph shows mounted police controlling crowds at Elephant and Castle in South London

The helmet, shield and baton used by Belgian Soldiers during riot and crowd control

Battle with Sticks on the Ponte Santa Fosca, Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR85790 Battle with Sticks on the Ponte Santa Fosca, Venice (oil on canvas) by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Two images (top): shash and attachments for uniforms; (bottom): batons or ceremonial staffs. Date 1878 Oct

A political discussion
Turn-coats and cut-throats. Men fight each other on the stairway with batons, causing quite a scene. A sign above the stairs reads Freedom of Election. Date: 1796

Departure of troops by the London and Birmingham Railway
Troops departing from Euston Station, London, to Manchester and other industrial districts of Lancashire to supress the riots and strikes there

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Festival Majorettes
Majorettes in short skirts twirl their batons, followed by a marching brass band, at the Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea, Festival of Britain celebrations

Riot / Birmingham / 1901
The Political Riot at Birmingham Town Hall during Lloyd Georges meeting. This illustration shows the Police baton charge. Lloyd George escaped in policemans clothes

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"Captivating the Crowd: The Allure of Batons" From Festival Majorettes to historical artworks, they have long held a prominent place in various aspects of our culture. Dating back centuries, these slender rods have served as symbols of power, grace, and entertainment. In James Butler's 1713 oil painting, we catch a glimpse of the elegance and precision displayed by majorettes twirling their batons during festivals. Their synchronized movements mesmerize onlookers and add an enchanting touch to any event. Sir Arthur Hesilrige's c. 1640 oil painting showcases another facet of baton usage - authority. As seen in this portrait, military figures often wielded batons as a sign of command and control. Even tarot cards recognize the significance of batons; the Roy de Baton (King of Clubs) represents ambition, leadership, and success. It reminds us that wielding a baton is not only about physical skill but also about commanding respect and influence. The Paddocks Limelight Majorette Show Troupe recently triumphed at a prestigious competition where their exceptional skills with batons earned them two top prizes. Their dedication to perfecting intricate routines demonstrates how this art form continues to captivate audiences today. For Oakes Majorettes, taking up the art has brought about new beginnings in more ways than one – fostering personal growth while creating lasting bonds within their troupe. They have even played roles beyond entertainment; historically used by press gangs like the Royal Navy in 1794 for enforcing recruitment or symbolizing resistance during events such as The Hunger March in London depicted through vibrant lithographs. Artistic depictions further showcase how versatile these objects are - from Michelangelo-inspired masterpieces like "The Battle of Cascina" to religious symbolism found in "The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. " These works remind us that throughout history, artists have recognized both the physical and symbolic power of batons.