Imbecile Collection

Riding Habits 1834
Riding habits. Woman: imbecile sleeves, embroidered canezou, cravat & top hat. Boy: pantaloons, waistcoat with a roll collar, short jacket with gigot sleeves, ruff

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Idiot (engraving)
7196388 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Idiot (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idiot)

I: Idiot
6523677 I: Idiot by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Franco-English Leporello (Zebra - Zebra). Publisher unknown, s. d. (circa 1840)

OUTDOOR GIRLS 1832
Girls: white knee-length dress ornamented with tucks, black velvet spencer with imbecile sleeves, pantalettes, pelerine with vandykes; red & black plaid mantle with a cape. Date: 1832

FRANCE / 1396 / QUITTING
Accused of practising magic against her brother-in-law, the imbecile king Charles VI le Fou, the duchesse dOrleans has to leave Paris for Asnieres Date: circa 1396

History of Fashion 1830S
Late 19th century interpretation of clothing from the 1830s. Pink gown with round, unadorned skirt & imbecile sleeves. Black scarf & belt & large white bonnet. Date: 1830s

Riding Habit 1835
" Le Trot a L Anglaise" Blue riding habit with full sleeves (imbecile) white cuffs & collar, military style corded trim on the bodice worn with a top hat & veil. Date: 1835

Darenth Schools, Kent - Day room
Inmates sit around a dayroom at the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children

Darenth Schools, Kent - Upholstery
Older inmates at work in the upholstery department of the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for

Darenth Schools, Kent - Tailoring
Inmates sit cross-legged in the tailoring department of the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for

Darenth Schools, Kent - Boot-making
Boot-making workshop at the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London

Darenth Schools, Kent - Basket-making
Inmates making baskets at the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1637. Forehead of an imbecile and long-lived man. Woodcut, 1637, from Ciro Spontinis Metoposcopia

Duchesse D orleans / Frois
Accused of practising magic against her brother-in-law, the imbecile king Charles VI le Fou, the duchesse d Orleans has to leave Paris for Asnieres

Costume Parisiens 2885
Hat: large turned-up brim at the front, trimmed with plumes. Dress: lace imbecile sleeves with mancherons, low bodice pointed front & back with Grecian drapery

1834 Arty Clothes
Man: grey cossacks, fitted jacket, red fringed sash & gothic style slippers. Woman: white dress, imbecile sleeves encased below the elbow, brown bodice & vandyked apron

Battledore Fashion Plate
Short coloured skirts showing embroidered scallop edged petticoats, white blouses with imbecile sleeves & embroidered yokes & tuckers, floral aprons with pockets & black braces

Costume / Girl & Mum 1835
Blue silk & black velvet pelisse-mantle with hanging sleeves, lace edged collar & brooch. Girl: pink mantle with imbecile sleeves & large revers, peaked cap with tassel

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In the quaint era of 1834, riding habits were all the rage. Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Idiot, an engraving that captured the essence of an imbecile, serves as a reminder of those times. Whether it was I: Idiot or OUTDOOR GIRLS in their fashionable attire from 1832, France witnessed a significant change in societal norms with the advent of quitting. The Riding Habit of 1835 became synonymous with elegance and sophistication. However, far away from the glamourous streets and grandeur lies Darenth Schools in Kent - a place where skills were honed and trades were learned. The day room at Darenth Schools served as a hub for young minds to gather and exchange ideas. Upholstery workshops at Darenth Schools showcased craftsmanship at its finest. Tailoring classes taught precision and attention to detail while boot-making sessions instilled practicality into every stitch. Basket-making lessons allowed students to explore creativity through woven wonders. But amidst these scenes of industry, we stumble upon an intriguing page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him - an engraving that challenges our perception of what it means to be an imbecile. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry, we realize that being labeled as an "imbecile" is not solely defined by one's intellectual capacity but rather by society's understanding at any given time. It reminds us that progress is not only measured by technological advancements but also by how inclusively we embrace diversity. So let us reflect on this journey through time – from riding habits to engravings – and ponder upon the ever-evolving nature of human comprehension. For within each imbecile lies untapped potential waiting to be discovered if only given the chance to shine brightly like stars in the night sky.