Poke Collection

Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot
A silver suffragette pepper pot or muffineer a small pot with a removable lid - the head of the figure. Holes in the bonnet dispense pepper or sugar

Ethiopia / Cartoon / Italy
French comment on Ethiopian defeat of Italy - Italy receives a poke in the eye from a long split bread or " pain fendu

Young male Leopard (Panthera pardus) playing with kill after successfully hunting a young Impala at night. South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

FASHION & FLOWER BOOK
Grey patterned robe with long tight sleeves; a matching pelerine-mantelet with the lappets tied behind to form a bustle. A crucifix on a black ribbon is also worn. circa 1840

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Woman and Suspended Man, 1939 (oil on canvas)
5897184 Woman and Suspended Man, 1939 (oil on canvas) by Haile, Samuel (1909-48); 79x53 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Surreal figure composition of a large)

The Angler or Fishing Frog (Lophius Piscatorius), 1881 (litho)
473215 The Angler or Fishing Frog (Lophius Piscatorius), 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angler, also sometimes called fishing-frog)

Doll representing a girl Victorine with her hands in her pockets. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

American pokeweed, Phytolacca americana (Virginian poke, Phytolacca decandra). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

American white hellebore or Indian poke, Veratrum viride. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Summer homework
Dina Belenko

FORTUNE TELLER 1820
Two ladies apprehensively consult a fortune teller, while their gentleman friends poke (literally) fun at them Date: 1820

Large rocks in a mountain lake with reflections of the Swiss Alps near Riffelsee at Zermatt, Switzerland

Lighthouse and Dunes at Dawn, Rubjerg Knude, Lokken, North Jutland, Denmark

Offshore wind farm in the North Sea at IJmuiden, Netherlands

Hawaii, The spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) floating in deep blue pacific waters

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Southern Horseshoe Worms around base of Tube Anemone (Cerianthus sp.). Date:

Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus) in grey winter coat in tall grass, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Tablet, pill on a tongue, mouth

THE LOCK STEP, or drilling for the Review.Coloured etching after Capt Charles Aylmer, 11th Regiment of Foot.Published bys W Fores, London, 4 Aug 1797.Having served in the Army from 1789 to 1799

Two fairies on a Christmas card, sitting by a fire, one with holly in his hair. With ornate gold and white edging. Date: circa 1890s

A wasted life: satire on the invention of tanks, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II chides Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, German general and aircraft manufacturer, for not inventing anything useful, like the armoured tanks of the allies. Date: 1916

SEASIDE HEADS
Two men and a woman poke their heads through a board, so that they can be added to silly bodies! Date: 1910

NIXON AND KHRUSHCHEV, 1959. U. S. Vice President Richard Nixon (right, at microphone)
NIXON AND KHRUSHCHEV, 1959. U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon (right, at microphone) debating Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev on the respective merits of capitalism

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Elegant Cyerce Slug. Date:

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish Transparent Juvenile. Date:

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Spiny Devilfish with spines. Date:

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Martens Locust Slipper Lobster. Date:

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White Sole with orange margin. Date:

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Blenny in bottle. Date:

ESKIMO FOOD CONTAINERS. Food containers called pokes made out of seal skin, used by the Eskimos, Kotzebue, Alaska. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1929

French early 16th century, Do Not Poke the Fire with a Sword, c. 1512-1515
French early 16th century, " Do Not Poke the Fire with a Sword", c. 1512-1515, pen and gray ink on laid paper

Corby Viaduct, the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway Signed and dated, lower left: J
Corby Viaduct, the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway Signed and dated, lower left: " J.W. Carmichael | 1836", John Wilson Carmichael, 1799-1868, British

The Deserters Home Signed and dated, lower left: Rich Redgrave 1847"
The Deserters Home Signed and dated, lower left: " Rich Redgrave 1847", Richard Redgrave, 1804-1888, British

The Vicar of Wakefield, Vol. II, Chap. III: The Return of Olivia Signed [in later hand?], lower right: " C. R. Ryley", Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752-1798, British

Reeds in a lake

Mount Ra Gusela, 2595 m, Dolomites, Alto Adige, South Tirol, Alps, Italy, Europe

Eight-year-old girl stretching out her tongue

St. Pancras Church in Karlstein near Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Wind turbines on Mt Schauinsland, Freiburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), adult, carrying insects in its beak, feed for young birds in the nesting cavity of a birch tree

MENAGERIE SALE, 1872. Catching the lion, at an auction sale of a menagerie in England. Wood engraving, English, 1872

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Orange Spotfin Frogfish Date:

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Japanese Rock Shrimp during night dive Date:

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Yellow Boxfish juvenile Date:

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Yellow Boxfish juvenile Date:

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Bigfin Reef Squid during night dive Date:

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"Poke: A Journey through Art, History, and Nature" Step into the world of "poke" as we explore its diverse meanings and connections across various realms. From suffragette movements to Ethiopian culture, cartoons to Italian fashion, this captivating concept takes us on a fascinating ride. In the Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot, poke symbolizes empowerment and resilience. It reminds us of the courageous women who fought tirelessly for their rights. Meanwhile, in an Ethiopian cartoon or amidst Italian fashion trends, poke adds a touch of playfulness and creativity. Delve deeper into art history with Woman and Suspended Man (1939), where poke represents intrigue and mystery. This oil painting captivates viewers with its enigmatic narrative. Similarly intriguing is The Angler or Fishing Frog (1881), depicted in litho form - showcasing how even nature can be associated with this versatile term. Venturing into maritime tales from c. 1837's The Death Galley or Pirate Schooner brings forth another facet of poke's significance - adventure. Sail away on thrilling escapades that stir our imagination. On a lighter note, discover the charm behind dolls representing girls like Victorine; their hands poised delicately as if ready to engage in playful poking games. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate American pokeweed's vibrant presence in gardens while learning about American white hellebore's medicinal properties found in Indian poke plants like Veratrum viride. Art lovers will find solace in Miller Plautus' 1864 oil painting - an exquisite masterpiece that showcases how artists have skillfully incorporated poke throughout centuries. Lastly, let's not forget summer homework. As students embark on educational quests during vacations, they may stumble upon references to "poke, " sparking curiosity about its multifaceted nature across subjects such as botany or literature. Intriguingly interconnected yet remarkably diverse – "poke" unveils itself as a word that transcends boundaries, inviting us to explore its many dimensions.