Flinging Collection

Throwing Mills Grenades in Trenches 1917
Drawing showing the proper way in which a hand grenade should be thrown, safety pin removed, holding the lever down then pulling back, and lobbing it high into the air towards the enemies trenches

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) sprays mud from its trunk over its body to cool down

Music cover, The Piccolomini Waltz, from Verdis opera La Traviata, as performed at Almacks and the Court Balls. Marietta Piccolomini (1834-1899)

French soldiers using a catapult for flinging bombs during World War One, from The
KW1547389 French soldiers using a catapult for flinging bombs during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Bonus Army Camp Defended
Fighting between war veterans and United States troops where at its height on 28th July, 1932. Men of the Bonus Army flinging stones and bricks at police who advance upon them

Glove as Symbol - 4
Flinging a glove to the ground is a challenge - either to an individual, or as a declaration of war to a foreign embassy

Wine and Women
When Charles starts flinging the champagne about, its best to get out of your dress before he ruins it

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"Flinging Through History: From Mills Grenades to Custard Pies" Step back in time and witness the art of flinging, a practice that has taken various forms throughout history. In 1917, soldiers found themselves throwing Mills grenades into trenches during World War One, showcasing the deadly precision required in warfare. However, not all instances were associated with violence. Take for example the native "justice" in the Congo State, where a litho captures the execution of a slave through flinging. This dark chapter reminds us of humanity's capacity for cruelty. On a lighter note, an illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation depicts "The Pit of Adders, " highlighting how even animals can engage in this act. Meanwhile, music cover artwork featuring The Piccolomini Waltz invites us to imagine dancers gracefully flinging their bodies across ballrooms. Architecture also plays its part in this captivating phenomenon. Beau Braithwaites Folly stands tall as an engraving depicting an extravagant structure built purely for amusement and perhaps even daring acts of flinging. Intriguingly enough, it seems that women have made their mark on history through this action as well. Janet Geddes is immortalized in an engraving for her audacious act - flinging her stool at the Dean of Edinburgh - challenging societal norms and asserting herself boldly. Nature too joins this eclectic mix; elephants spray mud from their trunks with incredible force – nature's way of playfully engaging in its own form of flinging. Returning to war-torn times during World War One, French soldiers resorted to using catapults to launch bombs towards enemy lines – yet another testament to human ingenuity when it comes to destructive power. But let's not forget about joyous occasions.