Eye Patch Collection

Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928
SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928

SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates Beware, 1928

Oliver Reed British actor in film The New Spartans 1975

The Catholic Prince, 1929-30 (oil on panel)
868162 The Catholic Prince, 1929-30 (oil on panel) by Bonichi (Scipione), Gino (1904-33); 52x35 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries

Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas)
471125 Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Wouters, Rik (1882-1916); 102x85 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market

The Scarlet Pimpernel to the Rescue, illustration for The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy (1865-1947) (colour litho)
IL193482 The Scarlet Pimpernel to the Rescue, illustration for The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy (1865-1947) (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Illustration of Boy Dressed as Pirate by John Gee, 1932 (print)
1126002 Illustration of Boy Dressed as Pirate by John Gee, 1932 (print) by Gee, John (fl.1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of a boy dressed as a pirate by John Gee)

Plate 74. 3 Parisian Types "I can tell you are of noble birth
CSM74767 Plate 74.3 Parisian Types " I can tell you are of noble birth.... I have the eye for it" from Charivari magazine, published by Aubert & Co

Boney and Talley patching up a piece for John Bull, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966879 Boney and Talley patching up a piece for John Bull, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Game Chicken, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465428 The Game Chicken, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

If you are poor keep out of the crowd; if unfortunate
498195 If you are poor keep out of the crowd; if unfortunate, don t seek a relation, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 498194) by Bull

The Fool Who Sold Wisdom, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472543 The Fool Who Sold Wisdom, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

The Old Commodore, 1807 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562205 The Old Commodore, 1807 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Arrested rag-pickers in City Hall Park, New York, from Harpers Weekly, pub
2652829 Arrested rag-pickers in City Hall Park, New York, from Harpers Weekly, pub. 1867 (engraving) by Bush, Charles Green (1842-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

The Admirals Ghost, c. 1939 (oil on Renaissance panel)
3712922 The Admirals Ghost, c.1939 (oil on Renaissance panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 63.5x86.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Ghost of Admiral Nelson; Nelson)

The Wicked Witch of the West melts away, from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614748 The Wicked Witch of the West melts away, from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Ford (b / w photo)
CHT276319 John Ford (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ford (1894-1973); American film director; ); eArchives Charmet; American, out of copyright

May I be cursed muttered Jack Sheppard if I ever try to be honest
2655420 May I be cursed muttered Jack Sheppard if I ever try to be honest again, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth

Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, satirical cartoon on culinary hygiene
CHT173795 Dinners Drest in the Neatest Manner, satirical cartoon on culinary hygiene (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ana de Mendoza, Princess of Eboli (engraving)
1127130 Ana de Mendoza, Princess of Eboli (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: After a 16th century portrait)

The Military Contrast, 1773 (coloured etching)
2975483 The Military Contrast, 1773 (coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Published by M Darly, 1 May 1773)

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Dmitry Leshchenko

The Man From Baker Street
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Turkeys fall on girl in a supermarket, Teesside. 1977

Mr and Mrs Smith on the road being followed by a cat. 19th November 1934

Colin Milburn, June 1969 Cricket player pictured with nurses as he leaves North General Hospital after loosing eye in car crash

Man with Eye Patch

Sailor Holding a Bottle of Whiskey

Face of a Pirate

Pirate Rabbit

Poland, 3 Grosze, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 1) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1889

Gallows Bird, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Bishop Ken and a Beggar, 1912. Thomas Ken (1637-1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops, and one of the fathers of modern English hymnody

Blackbeard, c1900, (1926). Artist: Edward Wilson
Blackbeard, c1900, (1926). Edward Teach or Edward Thatch (c1680-1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies

Drawn at Salisbury, c1800. Artist: George Scharf
Drawn at Salisbury, c1800. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

The Jacket of Crispi, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Jacket of Crispi, 1896. Defeat at the hands of King Menilek IIs army at Adwa brought the Italian invasion of Ethiopia to a humiliating end and led to the resignation of the prime minister

Illustration of a pirate with parrot perched on his shoulder

Rock Hudson with actress Yvonne De Carloin in London August 1952

London Blood, April 1808. April 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
London Blood, April 1808

Illustration of a boy in hospital bed, with thermometer in his mouth and his arms around a teddy

GOLF: WOMEN, 1923. Three women wearing uniforms and holding golf clubs. Photograph, 1923

FRANCISCO DE ORELLANA (c1500-1546). Spanish soldier and explorer. Woodcut, 16th century

I think I shall do well to marry now, no. 30 from Galerie Physionomique
XIR468147 I think I shall do well to marry now, no.30 from Galerie Physionomique (coloured engraving) by Travies de Villiers, Charles Joseph (1804-59); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

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"Unveiling the Mystique: The Fascinating Tale of the Eye Patch" In Lupino Lane's swashbuckling performance in "Pirates Beware" (1928), his eye patch became an iconic symbol of adventure and intrigue. This silent film still captures the essence of a daring pirate, ready to conquer the high seas. But beyond the silver screen, history reveals that eye patches held significance in various contexts. Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, depicted in a 1919 oil painting, wore one as a war hero who lost his left hand and left eye during battle. His indomitable spirit shines through despite adversity. Artists like Rik portrayed individuals with black eye patches in their paintings, evoking mystery and allure. Meanwhile, Gordon Parks' photograph of a dock stevedore at New York's Fulton fish market (1943) showcases how even everyday workers embraced this accessory as part of their rugged charm. Literature also immortalized the eye patch's mystique; illustrations for "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy depict our enigmatic hero donning this distinctive feature while rescuing those in need. Even children found fascination with eye patches - John Gee's 1932 print portrays a young boy dressed as a pirate, embracing imagination and adventure. Historical artifacts shed light on societal perceptions too; Parisian Types from Plate 74. 3 capture class distinctions where noble birth is discerned merely by an eyepatch-wearer’s presence. Beyond aesthetics or symbolism lies practicality – Boney and Talley were captured patching up pieces for John Bull in an engraving from 1806. Their resourcefulness highlights how an eyepatch could serve functional purposes amidst challenges faced by sailors or soldiers alike. Lastly, humor intertwines with reality; "The Game Chicken, " created during the 1920s using pen & ink with watercolor on paper, showcases the comedic side of wearing an eye patch.