Gender Collection (page 2)

Two young ladies in reduced circumstances, 1893
3478841 Two young ladies in reduced circumstances, 1893; (add.info.: Two young ladies in reduced circumstances showing their illustrative work to publisher in London)

Female clerks at a desk in an office, 1882
3478829 Female clerks at a desk in an office, 1882; (add.info.: Female clerks at a desk in an office. From The Quiver, London, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Proposed use for Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478787 Proposed use for Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Proposed use for Edison's phonograph. From Punch, London, 20 April 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Making artificial flowers, in the work-shop of the Girls' Flower brigade, 1882
3478869 Making artificial flowers, in the work-shop of the Girls' Flower brigade, 1882; (add.info.: Making artificial flowers, in the work-shop of the Girls' Flower brigade, Clerkenwell)

Making chocolate creams, Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, 1884
3478851 Making chocolate creams, Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, 1884; (add.info.: Making chocolate creams, Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, Bristol)

Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Wife of Bath's Tale', from the Canterbury Tales
5309189 Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Wife of Bath's Tale', from the Canterbury Tales; (add.info)

Illustration depicting a woman drying her washing in a tub, 1904 (engraving)
5616559 Illustration depicting a woman drying her washing in a tub, 1904 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A young woman sewing
5312172 A young woman sewing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young woman sewing: needlework was considered a suitable employment for gentlewomen)

Woman at work in an English factory making needles for the sewing industry, 1843
3478846 Woman at work in an English factory making needles for the sewing industry, 1843; (add.info.: Woman at work in an English factory making needles for the sewing industry, England)

Young lady tuning a piano, 1887
3478839 Young lady tuning a piano, 1887; (add.info.: Young lady tuning a piano. This was an occupation considered suitable for a young lady forced to earn her living)

A male patient in love with his female doctor, 1880
3478835 A male patient in love with his female doctor, 1880; (add.info.: 1880 cartoon depicting a male patient in love with his female doctor)

Holiday home and house of rest for business women, 1882
3478827 Holiday home and house of rest for business women, 1882; (add.info.: Holiday home and house of rest for business women, Babbacombe, Devon, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman feeding animals on a farm, 1879
3478823 A woman feeding animals on a farm, 1879; (add.info.: Punch cartoon showing a woman feeding animals on a farm, 1879.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women picking strawberries for market, 1885
3478821 Women picking strawberries for market, 1885; (add.info.: Kent, England, 1885. Women picking strawberries for market.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's phonomotor which used the energy generated by speech to drive a flywheel, 1878
3478791 Edison's phonomotor which used the energy generated by speech to drive a flywheel, 1878; (add.info.: Edison's phonomotor which used the energy generated by speech to drive a flywheel)

Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478789 Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison's phonograph. From Punch, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman being rejected for employment sewing, 1860
3478875 Woman being rejected for employment sewing, 1860; (add.info.: Woman being rejected for employment sewing, as an outworker. England, 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women!, 1850
3478836 The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women!, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon satirising the 'The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women!' by John Leech)

Paris fashions for October, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for October, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of white alpaca, ornamented with black lace insertion...Muslin chemisette, with collar and cuffs of embroidered muslin

Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. The railway '...will not only afford great accommodation to...travellers

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie...South Kensington Museum, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie, R.A., in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting

"Christmas Presents" - drawn by George Thomas, 1862. Creator: William Luson Thomas
"Christmas Presents" - drawn by George Thomas, 1862. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Creator: W Thomas. "After the Battle", by P
"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'A battle has raged in and around a Flemish village; the English have been victorious

"Master Slender and Anne Page", by Sir Augustus W. Callcott, R.A.,...South Kensington Museum, 1864
"Master Slender and Anne Page", by Sir Augustus W. Callcott, R.A., in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Rare birds From Navigators' Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Rare birds From Navigators' Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris or tooth-billed pigeon, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by E. Thomas

Japanese party at meals - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Japanese party at meals, 1864. An '...Illustration of the daily life of the Japanese people, from a sketch by Mr. Wirgman, our Special Artist

"Save Me"
Wahyu Budiyanto Toa

Oreotragus oreotragus (Klipspringer), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Oreotragus oreotragus (Klipspringer), 1777-1786. Klipspringer (Oreotragus Oreotragus), the ram, on a mountain plateau; with Rhenish (Rijnlandse) scale

Miss Helen Garrison, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Helen Garrison, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 6

Miss Hope Garland, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Hope Garland, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 25. Young woman reading Popular Science monthly magazine

Diana and Endymion, 1891. Creator: Frank Short
Diana and Endymion, 1891. Edition: Edition of 300

Harvest Operations - Gleaning, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Harvest Operations - Gleaning, 1858. One of our Artists, fresh from the cornfields, has forwarded to us the accompanying Illustrations of gathering in the harvest

Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley, near Kidderminster, 1858. Women shooting with bow and arrow

The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans - the Archbishop of Canterbury Saying Grace, 1858 Creator: Unknown
The Centenary Fete of the Asylum for Female Orphans - the Archbishop of Canterbury Saying Grace, 1858. The object of the charity is to provide a home for orphan girls

A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876. Dowry-Waggon before the Bridegroom's House; Salting the Soup; Marriage Procession...on the eve of the complete celebration

"Going to School" by Mdlle. J. Bole, from a photograph by Messrs. Goupil and Co. 1876. Creator: Unknown
"Going to School" by Mdlle. J. Bole, from a photograph by Messrs. Goupil and Co. 1876. The young village maiden of France or Belgium who is demurely walking to the seminary of daily tuition

The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century

Figure of a Reclining Satyr, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Reclining Satyr, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Antefix in the Form of a Female Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Antefix in the Form of a Female Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.)

Shabti and Coffin, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Shabti and Coffin, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE)

Figurine of the God Bes, 711-657 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the God Bes, 711-657 B.C

Crowned Male Figure, Late Period (724-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Crowned Male Figure, Late Period (724-333 BCE)

Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 BCE Creator: Unknown
Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity (image 2 of 2), Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period... Creator: Unknown
Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity (image 1 of 2), Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Figurine of the Pregnant Hippo Goddess Taweret, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Pregnant Hippo Goddess Taweret, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Female Fertility Figurine, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1640 - 1532 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Female Fertility Figurine, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1640 - 1532 BCE)

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"Exploring the Tapestry of Gender: From X and Y Chromosomes to Transgender Rights Protests" Gender, a complex concept woven into the fabric of society, is not limited to mere labels. It delves deep into our biological makeup, with X and Y chromosomes determining our physical characteristics. However, gender goes beyond biology; it encompasses societal expectations and cultural norms. Throughout history, we have witnessed intriguing manifestations roles. Picture this: female jockeys fearlessly riding gentlemen like horses, challenging traditional notions of masculinity. In 1927's "Eve Adamised, " an audacious artwork by unknown artist H M Bateman, we see a satirical take on gender reversal. Advertisements often reflect prevailing attitudes towards gender. Take the Western Electric vacuum cleaner ad featuring a patient woman meticulously cleaning her surroundings – a reflection of stereotypical domestic roles assigned to women in that era. But times change. Today's world embraces diversity and inclusivity more than ever before. A powerful image from Canberra captures transgender rights activists protesting for equality – their voices demanding recognition echoing through the streets. Breaking stereotypes can also be seen in unexpected places - who would have thought knitting could challenge gender norms? The formation of the first men's knitting club challenges preconceived notions about hobbies being exclusively feminine or masculine. History offers glimpses into how gender has shaped different aspects of society. An evocative photograph from the 1940s takes us inside an arms factory during World War II - men dominating traditionally male-dominated spaces while women contributed significantly on various fronts as well. Artistic expressions throughout time shed light on diverse representations of femininity and masculinity. Carlo Maderno's statue at Basilica St. Caecilia depicts Cybele (Magna Mater), a Phrygian/Roman goddess symbolizing motherhood and fertility - highlighting reverence for feminine power since ancient times. In modern times, influential figures like Lesley Abdela have championed gender equality, advocating for women's rights and challenging societal norms.