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Muffler Collection

"Muffler: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of mufflers, where diverse cultures intertwine in a tapestry of history

Background imageMuffler Collection: USA, Illinois, Route 66, Atlanta, Bunyons Statue (a Route 66

USA, Illinois, Route 66, Atlanta, Bunyons Statue (a Route 66 " Giant" /Muffler Man)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Five Japanese women (colour woodcut)

Five Japanese women (colour woodcut)
GLS314152 Five Japanese women (colour woodcut) by Japanese School; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imageMuffler Collection: Starry April (colour litho)

Starry April (colour litho)
5988573 Starry April (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Starry April. Illustration for Barbaras Song Book by Cecile Hartog (George Routledge)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Front cover of a score sheet for extracts from Dede by Albert Willemetz (1887-1962)

Front cover of a score sheet for extracts from Dede by Albert Willemetz (1887-1962) and Henri Christine (c)
CHT164041 Front cover of a score sheet for extracts from Dede by Albert Willemetz (1887-1962) and Henri Christine (c.1867-1941), 1921 (colour litho) (see also 177591) by Valerio

Background imageMuffler Collection: Waiting for the Coach (chromolitho)

Waiting for the Coach (chromolitho)
5988720 Waiting for the Coach (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for the Coach. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMuffler Collection: Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print)

Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print)
3036148 Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a Victorian couple on a train reading a newspaper; screen)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Three Tobogganers on a Snowy Hill, 1873 (albumen print)

Three Tobogganers on a Snowy Hill, 1873 (albumen print)
1126430 Three Tobogganers on a Snowy Hill, 1873 (albumen print) by Henderson, Alexander (1831-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Winter (oil on panel)

Winter (oil on panel)
RAF132009 Winter (oil on panel) by Flipart, Charles-Joseph (1721-97); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageMuffler Collection: A Nobleman in Teckeli Dress, 1694 (engraving) (b / w photo)

A Nobleman in Teckeli Dress, 1694 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT167857 A Nobleman in Teckeli Dress, 1694 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Saint-Jean, Jean Dieu de (fl.1671-1709); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMuffler Collection: The Eagle Owl Fur Hat and The Crane Hat, cartoon fashion plates

The Eagle Owl Fur Hat and The Crane Hat, cartoon fashion plates
CHT171322 The Eagle Owl Fur Hat and The Crane Hat, cartoon fashion plates, 1910 (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMuffler Collection: A Victorian greeting card of a boy carrying books on his back

A Victorian greeting card of a boy carrying books on his back
3603583 A Victorian greeting card of a boy carrying books on his back and a girl with a basket of holly taking a stroll in the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageMuffler Collection: The Presentation of a Queens Muffler (b / w photo)

The Presentation of a Queens Muffler (b / w photo)
1600187 The Presentation of a Queens Muffler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Presentation of a Queens Muffler)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Mavourneen (Portrait of Kathleen Newton), 1877 (oil on canvas)

Mavourneen (Portrait of Kathleen Newton), 1877 (oil on canvas)
CH32763 Mavourneen (Portrait of Kathleen Newton), 1877 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 90x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Tom and Jerry in the Saloon at Covent Garden, from Life in London

Tom and Jerry in the Saloon at Covent Garden, from Life in London
STC64435 Tom and Jerry in the Saloon at Covent Garden, from Life in London by Pierce Egan, 1821 (coloured aquatint) by Cruikshank

Background imageMuffler Collection: Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress (oil on canvas)
CH142249 Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress (oil on canvas) by Peters, Rev. Mathew William (1742-1814) (circle of); 100.3x80 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMuffler Collection: Victorian Couple with Christmas Gifts, 1940s (lithograph)

Victorian Couple with Christmas Gifts, 1940s (lithograph)
2622320 Victorian Couple with Christmas Gifts, 1940s (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Children Decorating Christmas Tree in the Snow, 1912 (chromolithograph)

Children Decorating Christmas Tree in the Snow, 1912 (chromolithograph)
3035765 Children Decorating Christmas Tree in the Snow, 1912 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Allegory of Winter, c. 1900 (colour lithograph)

Allegory of Winter, c. 1900 (colour lithograph)
CHT170946 Allegory of Winter, c.1900 (colour lithograph) by Beers, Jan van (1852-1927); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageMuffler Collection: Happy Family Looking at Gifts in a Store Window on Christmas Eve, 1952 (screen print)

Happy Family Looking at Gifts in a Store Window on Christmas Eve, 1952 (screen print)
3034758 Happy Family Looking at Gifts in a Store Window on Christmas Eve, 1952 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageMuffler Collection: Mufflers on shelves

Mufflers on shelves
variety, transportation, shop, shelves, replace, repair, parts, multiple, muffler, mechanic, fix, nobody, indoor, rows, business, auto, mufflers, a lot, several, many, exhaust pipes, Henri Silberman

Background imageMuffler Collection: The Rico Muffler, adverting poster, c1890

The Rico Muffler, adverting poster, c1890

Background imageMuffler Collection: British soldier eating rations at the Front, WW1

British soldier eating rations at the Front, WW1
Tommys Salle A Manger at the Front. Dinner-time in a British trench where the soldiers dining room with tapestried with mud and carpeted with muddy water. Date: 1915

Background imageMuffler Collection: Carol singers in the snow at Soanes farmhouse, Sussex

Carol singers in the snow at Soanes farmhouse, Sussex
Carol singers Soanes farmhouse at Christmas, 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N17722

Background imageMuffler Collection: WW1 British Royal Artillery officer wearing knitted scarf

WW1 British Royal Artillery officer wearing knitted scarf
Photograph of an unidentified officer in the Royal Artillery wearing a great coat and what looks like a hand knitted scarf or muffler. Date: c.1917

Background imageMuffler Collection: Woman in bonnet trimmed with feathers, long

Woman in bonnet trimmed with feathers, long golden silk dress, mauve hooded coat and fur muffler.. Handcolored lithograph of an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Paris Fashions

Background imageMuffler Collection: Advert for Shoolbreds service clothing 1915

Advert for Shoolbreds service clothing 1915
Warm and durable khaki service winter clothing for World War One. 1915

Background imageMuffler Collection: Comforts for troops, WW1 knitting from Sunlight yarns

Comforts for troops, WW1 knitting from Sunlight yarns
Page from a booklet published by Sunlight Yarns during the First World War with patterns and instructions to make a variety of garments or comforts for troops at the front

Background imageMuffler Collection: Knitted muffler American Red Cross booklet, WW1 knitting

Knitted muffler American Red Cross booklet, WW1 knitting
Page from a page of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau leaflet of knitting instructions for producing comforts for soldiers

Background imageMuffler Collection: Story of the Knitted Scarf - World War One

Story of the Knitted Scarf - World War One
Humorous cartoon showing how an enterprising soldier, having received an enormous scarf knitted by a kindly mother or aunt back at home, converts it into a comfortable hammock across his trench

Background imageMuffler Collection: Snow scene in hat coat & muffler

Snow scene in hat coat & muffler
A little girl stands in the snow wrapped up against the cold in a matching coat, hat and muff. Date: c.1925

Background imageMuffler Collection: Sleighs in a Winter Landscape (oil on canvas)

Sleighs in a Winter Landscape (oil on canvas)
BAL98640 Sleighs in a Winter Landscape (oil on canvas) by Konarsky, Janina (fl. 1849); 50x65 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageMuffler Collection: Madame Jeantaud in the mirror, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)

Madame Jeantaud in the mirror, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR8096 Madame Jeantaud in the mirror, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 70x84 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: sitter = wife of friend of Degas; ); French

Background imageMuffler Collection: Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving)

Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving)
BAL66823 Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageMuffler Collection: Skating, published by L. Prang and Co. (colour litho)

Skating, published by L. Prang and Co. (colour litho)
BAL54957 Skating, published by L. Prang and Co. (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageMuffler Collection: The Fur Coat

The Fur Coat
BAL13659 The Fur Coat by MacNicol, Bessie (1869-1904); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageMuffler Collection: Christmas. A girl and her obedient dogs

Christmas. A girl and her obedient dogs. Artist: Anon. A girl, dressed in coat, bonnet and muffler, prepares to go out for a walk in the snow withher eager dogs. Date: circa 1902

Background imageMuffler Collection: Greeting -- Evergreen Friendship

Greeting -- Evergreen Friendship
Greeting -- Emblem of My Friendship Shall the Evergreen Be. An elegant lady in a large hat, keeping her hands warm in a fur muff. 20th century

Background imageMuffler Collection: Yuletide Greetings

Yuletide Greetings -- an elegant lady in a large hat, keeping her hands warm in a fur muff. 20th century

Background imageMuffler Collection: Gas distribution

Gas distribution. Worker using a temperature probe to measure the temperature of a gas compressor. The natural gas has been obtained from the North Sea oil fields

Background imageMuffler Collection: Camel Overcoat 1938

Camel Overcoat 1938
Belted, double-breasted camel overcoat with pocket flaps & decorative over-stitching

Background imageMuffler Collection: Newsboy with Papers

Newsboy with Papers
A London newsboy, in red muffler and peaked cap, sells papers on the street

Background imageMuffler Collection: Occupation / Costermonger

Occupation / Costermonger
London barrow boy in breeches, stockings, waistcoat, short jacket, red muffler & peaked cap, shouts his wares of carrots & cabbages drawn by a donkey cart

Background imageMuffler Collection: Coats for Man & Boy 1926

Coats for Man & Boy 1926
Man: double breasted 3/4 length coat with long lapels, white muffler & trilby. Boy@ sac coat with vertical pockets, white muffler & flat cap


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"Muffler: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of mufflers, where diverse cultures intertwine in a tapestry of history. From the delicate strokes of Japanese woodcuts depicting five graceful women adorned with vibrant mufflers, to the British soldier finding solace in his rations at the Front during WW1, these scarves have witnessed tales of resilience and comfort. Traveling across continents, we arrive at Route 66 in Illinois, USA. Standing tall amidst the bustling town of Atlanta is Bunyons Statue, an iconic landmark that has seen countless travelers donning their trusty mufflers as they embarked on their adventurous journeys along this historic road. In contrast to the lively scenes captured by lithographs like "Starry April" or "Front cover score sheet for extracts from Dede, " we find tranquility in "Waiting for the Coach. " This chromolitho transports us back to a simpler time when individuals would wrap themselves snugly in mufflers while patiently awaiting their next destination. As we delve further into history's embrace, a couple engrossed in reading newspapers aboard a train reminds us how even mundane moments can be elevated by cozy accessories like mufflers. Meanwhile, three tobogganers racing down a snowy hill capture both exhilaration and warmth provided by these versatile garments. Winter landscapes painted meticulously on panels speak volumes about humanity's desire for protection against biting cold winds. These oil masterpieces remind us that throughout centuries and across cultures, people have sought refuge within the comforting folds of their beloved mufflers. Unveiling glimpses from eras long gone by, an engraving showcases a nobleman elegantly dressed in Teckeli attire with his exquisite fur hat resembling an eagle owl. In stark contrast stands The Crane Hat - cartoon fashion plates reflecting society's ever-changing trends yet still incorporating elements reminiscent of those cherished scarves.