Sticks Collection (page 9)

In a forest near the famous Abbey of Monte Cassino, a group of naturists - men and women... (colour litho)
2778076 In a forest near the famous Abbey of Monte Cassino, a group of naturists - men and women... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Comic postcard, Four children paddling in the sea, eating pink sticks of rock Date: 20th century

Window shopping, London
Window shopping - outside a fashion retailers in Central London. Date: circa 1930s

Halfpenny, obverse, 1795 (copper)
3086552 Halfpenny, obverse, 1795 (copper) by English School, (18th century); 29.3x29.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: weight, 10.02)

Gathering sticks in the New Forest. Date: 1903

Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Butterfly brooches mounted in diamonds designed by Morgan. Papillons naturels montes en diamants par Morgan. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Abraham tooking Isaac to Mount Moriah, illustration from a catechism L
REV326552 Abraham tooking Isaac to Mount Moriah, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris (colour litho) by French School

Super-smart chic 1930s British holidaymakers
A super-smart chic 1930s British couple take a walk along the seafront of a coastal resort along with the young ladys parents, the Mother wearing a quite remarkable print dress

The Poor Woman, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XOR215928 The Poor Woman, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Antigna, Alexandre (1817-78); 89x145 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Was picking up and gathering some sticks in the said forrest (litho)
5224722 Was picking up and gathering some sticks in the said forrest (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Autumn Morning (oil on canvas)
CH402042 An Autumn Morning (oil on canvas) by La Thangue, Henry Herbert (1859-1929); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492881 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

A Chinese dinner-party, five pairs of chop-sticks and a bowl of rice (b / w photo)
6003702 A Chinese dinner-party, five pairs of chop-sticks and a bowl of rice (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese dinner-party)

Letter D (colour litho)
6032867 Letter D (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter D. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Rombalds Moor Hermit, Old Yorkshire. 1881

Woodcutter Trimming Faggots, 1853-54 (conte crayon with stumping on beige laid paper)
5643001 Woodcutter Trimming Faggots, 1853-54 (contecrayon with stumping on beige laid paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 38.1 x 29.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French

Photographs of Hippodrome Pogo Parade, October 1921
Miss Mona Vivian and her " pogo platoon", performing for the Sketch in the Botanical Gardens although the Pogo Parade was performing at the Hippodrome at the time. Date: 1921

Ancient ceremony of chopping sticks and counting horse shoes and hobnails in the Court of Excise (engraving)
608262 Ancient ceremony of chopping sticks and counting horse shoes and hobnails in the Court of Excise (engraving) by English School

The street seller of walking sticks (engraving)
610586 The street seller of walking sticks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The street seller of walking sticks)

Ice Skating outside the City Walls, detail of ice hockey players
HGM81113 Ice Skating outside the City Walls, detail of ice hockey players by Neer, Aert van der (1603-77); 62.5x75 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch

Gleemen and trained bear, 10th century
Anglo-Saxon gleemen with sticks and pipes performing with a trained bear, 10th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Platter from Moustiers, France, 18th century. Chinese fantasy figures with exotic bird and hats on sticks. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

Street performer drumming with a violinist
Drummer performing tricks with drumsticks while beating a drum, accompanied by a violinist. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817

Indian Women Procuring Fuel, 1853 (colour litho)
NBY335531 Indian Women Procuring Fuel, 1853 (colour litho) by Eastman, Captain Seth (1808-75) (after); Private Collection; eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright

Death and the Woodcutter, 1858-59 (oil on canvas)
38034 Death and the Woodcutter, 1858-59 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 77x100 cm; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark; French, out of copyright

Puri people moving through the Amazon jungle
Nomadic Puri people armed with spears and sticks moving through the Amazon jungle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing ciueca or palin
Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of ciueca or palin, a hockey-like game with sticks and large ball. Copied from G. Bramati

Costumes of the Mamluks of Egypt, cavalry armed with muskets, sticks and sabres. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Mushroom sellers in Baden carry truffles for sale in the town (chromolitho)
736028 Mushroom sellers in Baden carry truffles for sale in the town (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho)
733577 The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonnade, Royal Hospital Chelsea)

Hippocrates (c. 460-c. 377 BC) explaining the importance of contagion in the plague
CHT163702 Hippocrates (c.460-c.377 BC) explaining the importance of contagion in the plague epidemic, title page from Hippocratis Opera Quae Extant, pub

The Struldbrugs unfortunate immortals without eternal youth who are declared
3514750 The Struldbrugs unfortunate immortals without eternal youth who are declared from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib

House Badges or Firemarks of the Bristol Crown and Bristol Union Fire Offices
2832546 House Badges or Firemarks of the Bristol Crown and Bristol Union Fire Offices, 1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The Avengers of Morality (Colour Litho)
2777798 The Avengers of Morality (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The avengers of morals)

Camp Life (coloured photo)
3643257 Camp Life (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camp Life. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Model wearing skiing coat 1928
Model wearing a practical skiing coat, from Burberry, Date: 1928

Artillery Camp at Okehampton, Devon (engraving)
1627358 Artillery Camp at Okehampton, Devon (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery Camp at Okehampton, Devon)

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Carnival Novelties. 1939

Rural types
Two young countrywomen greet a boy who has been collecting a bundle of sticks, 1890s Date: 1890s

Man in traditional costume, carrying bananas, Madeira
Man in traditional costume, carrying a bunch of bananas on a stick, Madeira. Date: circa 1904

Wine production, Madeira -- men, vines and barrels. Date: circa 1900s

The French Boxers at the Alhambra Theatre (litho)
1063926 The French Boxers at the Alhambra Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Boxers at the Alhambra Theatre)

Beating the bounds of the Tower of London 1906
Beating the bounds is still carried out in the Tower of London today every three years on Ascension Day. One of Londons oddest traditions

Traditional South African home being built in the bush - the reedwork frame awaits a covering of mud. Date: circa 1903

Trying to sell British soldiers swagger sticks
Very good, very nice sticks -- two Egyptian street traders try to sell British soldiers sticks or riding crops, while an elderly Jewish trader holds up a flag of the Allies

Interior of Court of Exchequer Chamber, showing the ancient ceremony of chopping sticks and counting horse-shoes and hob-nails, this tradition was abolition in 1882. Date: 1844

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"Sticks: A Kaleidoscope of Colors, Sportsmanship, and Cultural Delights" Step into a world where sticks transcend their humble origins and become vibrant symbols of joy, skill, and tradition. From the coal tar hues that bring lithographic prints to life to the hockey arena where footwork, dribbling, and passing are masterfully demonstrated – sticks captivate us in countless ways. Traveling south to the carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad, we witness a kaleidoscope of colors as masqueraders twirl their batons with grace. Meanwhile, members of the Ladies Cycling Club effortlessly balance on two wheels while holding onto their trusty sticks for support. In Varna Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, children find solace in simple pleasures as they play with sticks – transforming them into swords or wands that transport them to imaginary worlds. And who can resist the sight of a playful Boxer dog proudly carrying its stick like a prized possession? Even Welsh Terriers join in on the fun. But it's not just about games and pets; our fascination with sticks takes flight when we encounter an enchanted fan adorned with fairies fluttering amongst delicate branches. The whimsical allure captures our imagination and reminds us that even everyday objects can hold magic within. Venturing further along sandy shores reveals another canine companion - a Boston Terrier dashing through crashing waves clutching tightly onto its beloved stick. The sheer delight radiating from this scene is infectious as we witness pure bliss captured in one fleeting moment. Nature also has its own way of showcasing the wonders - enter walking stick insects gracefully blending into their surroundings with remarkable camouflage skills. Their slender forms remind us that beauty often lies hidden beneath seemingly ordinary exteriors. Finally journeying eastward brings us face-to-face with a child from the Mundari tribe cradling his cherished wooden staff passed down through generations. This emblematic symbol represents strength and heritage, connecting him to his roots and the wisdom of his ancestors.