Flop Collection

Smoking Geisha
A nonchalant Japanese geisha girl, smoking a cigarette, wearing flip-flop sandals. Date: 1930s

Healthy hand. Hand of a human arm that is bent at the wrist

Florida, Saint Petersburg Beach, flip flops on sand
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Frank Tinney in Sometime, Vaudeville Theatre
Frank Tinney in Sometime, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London, with Desiree Ellinger. 1925

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Macaroni Penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) in rookery along Hercules Bay on summer afternoon Date: 19/02/2005

Madame Romain at the Cafe des Mille Colonnes, 1818
Madame Romain, the beautiful lemonade seller, at the Cafe des Mille Colonnes in the Palais Royal, Paris, seated on her throne and surrounded by her admirers. La belle limonadiere

The Flippity Flop Young Man by Harry Adams and E Jonghmans
Promotional music sheet for The Flippity Flop Young Man, a music hall song by Harry Adams & E. Jonghmans. The lyrics poke fun at the aesthetic movement

USA, Hawaii, Ocean in background; Kailua, Flipflops and Hawaii written in sand

Cartoon, Oscar Wilde and William Wilde
Cartoon, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), poet and playwright, comforted by his brother William Wilde (1852-1899) in the face of American criticism of his play, Vera

British Caribbean and white men playing cricket in Oman
Oman. British Caribbean and white men playing cricket in the dessert. White man wearing short, hat and flip flop. Date: 1976

Camels in Oman
Oman. Camels in the dessert. Man wearing traditional clothes. Man holding rifle wearing flip flop. Date: 1976

Mother and son with pet dog and kitten
A mother and her son at home with their pet dog and tabby kitten. Date: circa 1960s

Different types of shoe, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

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"Flop: A Journey through Time, Culture, and Entertainment" Step into the world of "flop" as we explore its various meanings and representations throughout history. From smoking Geishas to healthy hands, this captivating term has taken on many forms. In the early 1900s, Frank Tinney delighted audiences with his comedic performance in "Sometime" at the Vaudeville Theatre. His impeccable timing and wit left spectators in stitches night after night. Even cartoons couldn't resist incorporating "flop" into their narratives. Oscar Wilde and William Wilde found themselves entangled in a hilarious animated adventure that had viewers laughing out loud. Meanwhile, Madame Romain stole the show at Café des Mille Colonnes in 1818 with her mesmerizing rendition of "Flop. " Her graceful movements captivated all who witnessed her enchanting performance. "The Flippity Flop Young Man, " a song composed by Harry Adams and E Jonghmans, became an instant hit across generations. Its catchy tune had everyone tapping their feet to its infectious rhythm. Lily Langtry graced the stage as a society butterfly in a production aptly titled "A Society Butterfly. " Photographed by Downey, she epitomized elegance and sophistication while effortlessly embodying the essence of "flop. " Away from theaters and stages, British Caribbean men found solace playing cricket amidst Oman's picturesque landscapes. Their camaraderie transcended boundaries as they embraced both competition and friendship under the scorching sun. Speaking of Oman's beauty, camels roamed freely across its vast desert dunes. These majestic creatures added an element of mystique to this enchanting land - a true embodiment of grace even when faced with adversity. In another corner of the globe, a heartwarming scene unfolded between a mother and son accompanied by their beloved pet dog and kitten. The bond shared among these different species showcased love knows no bounds - it simply "flops" into our lives.