Sweaty Collection

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

The Clash performing at The Rock Garden in Middlesbrough, 19th May 1977. The Clash were a major force in the punk music movement in late 1970s Britain

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Rudolf Wungkana

Kevin Keegan in a straw boater hat and Elton John in his own hat. They are pictured prior to leaving Luton Airport for Denmark with the England team. 18th September 1978

Lincoln the Rail Splitter, 1909 (screen print)
3036397 Lincoln the Rail Splitter, 1909 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of Abraham Lincoln the Rail Splitter; screen print)

Actor and writer Michael Palin at home. 7th November 1984

Boy with crucifix on his forehead, Sierra Leone
Head and shoulders portrait of West African boy with crucifix on his forehead and sweat on his brow, Freetown, Sierra Leone. He looks directly and the camera and smiles Date: circa 1985

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mr Weed the Gardener. circa 1930s

Canada Dry advertisement, 1953
Mildly humorous advertisement for Canada Dry sparkling drinks featuring a photograph of two glamorous young women being flirted with by a sweaty rugby player after a game. Date: 1953

Young spiv with a cigar
A young spiv with a sweaty face, a thin moustache, a bowtie and a cigar. circa 1940s

A fell runner competing in a fell race in the Lake District, UK
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"Sweaty Moments: From Strong Cheese to Rock Legends" In the bustling restaurant, the pungent aroma of strong cheese filled the air, repelling both diners and waiters alike. It was as if a forcefield had been created around that particular table, leaving it untouched by hungry patrons. Meanwhile, in Middlesbrough on the 19th of May 1977, The Clash took to the stage at The Rock Garden. As their energetic performance ignited the crowd, beads of sweat formed on their brows. Their raw passion and electric energy reverberated through every note they played. Fast forward to 1909 when Lincoln the Rail Splitter made his appearance in a screen print. Despite being frozen in time, one could almost feel his exertion as he split logs with sheer determination etched across his face. Sweat glistened on his brow as he labored away. Contrasting this scene is "Sunday Stroll, " an oil painting from 1841 depicting a leisurely walk through nature. Yet even amidst tranquility and calmness, one cannot escape perspiration under the scorching sun - a reminder that even relaxation can induce sweat. Sometimes exhaustion takes over our bodies; we find ourselves yearning for respite from life's demands. In those moments of weariness, sweat becomes an emblematic signifier of our efforts and perseverance. Traveling to Sierra Leone brings us face-to-face with a young boy wearing a crucifix on his forehead - perhaps seeking solace or protection? His sweaty brow reflects not only physical strain but also spiritual devotion in challenging circumstances. Shifting gears to lighter moments, we encounter "Happy Families Playing Cards" featuring Mr Weed the Gardener. As families gather around card tables for friendly competition and laughter fills the room, little droplets form on foreheads due to intense concentration or maybe just pure excitement.