Bowls Collection (#4)

A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
A Japanese barber - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. We present this week another of those characteristic Illustrations of the manners and customs of the Japanese people

Making army cooks, Pratt Institute, 9 Aug 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Making army cooks, Pratt Institute, 9 Aug 1917 (date created or published later). Woman teaching men how to cook for the U.S. Army at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York

Japanese party at meals - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Japanese party at meals, 1864. An...Illustration of the daily life of the Japanese people, from a sketch by Mr. Wirgman, our Special Artist

From the series "Experiments with glass"
Evgeniy Popov

Boho In Neutral 2
Sally Ann Moss

A sunny day after snow in Seda
Leon U

tinner master
Suleyman Uzumcu

Leek and pumpkin spicy soup
Diana Popescu

Grapes
Lydia Jacobs

Picking red chilies
Azim Khan Ronnie

Landscape with Peasants Playing Bowls Outside an Inn, c1660. Creator: David Teniers II
Landscape with Peasants Playing Bowls Outside an Inn, c1660

The bowlers, 1658-1700. Creator: Unknown
The bowlers, 1658-1700. Other Title(s): The bowlers. Copy after Jan Havicksz

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Shaker Scales, c. 1939. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Shaker Scales, c. 1939

Shaker Scales, 1935/1942. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Shaker Scales, 1935/1942

Osteria - Playing at Bowls - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Osteria - Playing at Bowls - Rome, 1850....a scene to be always met with at the petty inns or the wine-shops of the Trastevere - the game of Bowls

Image Bowls and Birds
Isabelle Brent

Textured Organic Shapes
uplusmestudio

Green In Boho 3
Sally Ann Moss

In pink boho
Sally Ann Moss

Boho Green Blue 2
Sally Ann Moss

Bowls Champions, Fowey, Cornwall. September 1993
Andrew Barron and Vera Trenwith, winners in the Mixed Pairs category of the Cornish Bowls Finals, held in Looe. The pair play for the Fowey Bowling Club which was founded in 1925

Dower House Gallery, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1993
The Dower House Gallery, Lostwithiel, played host to artist, James Foot (left in the photo), and potter John Webb in a joint exhibition

Picture No. 12480153
Dwarf Lop-Eared Rabbit - sitting in bowl Date:

There is time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards too, said Drake, 1588, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
There is time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards too, said Drake, 1588, (1905). Francis Drake plays bowls before doing battle with the Spanish Armada

Colourful laquered bowls, Souvenirs, Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine

The International Exhibition: services in glass, by Pellatt and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: services in glass, by Pellatt and Co. 1862. The Prince of Wales has ordered a service...the mere fact that this noble person has procured it will induce thousands to

The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862.... a dessert service, together with a plateau in imitation of the Italian majolica ware...The plateau

Stilllife With Black Bottle
Treechild

Green Fern-2
Sally Ann Moss

Boho Green Bowls
Sally Ann Moss

Tea For Two...Love and Tea
Delphine Devos

Harvest time
Lou Urlings

Still Life with Oranges
Jacqueline Hammer

Tania's Bowl
Dale Hefer

A blue and white shallow bowl, Shunzhi Period, c.1650 (ceramic)
7443775 A blue and white shallow bowl, Shunzhi Period, c.1650 (ceramic) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); diameter: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The shallow bowl)

Indian designs and manufactures, 1856 (lithograph)
3672270 Indian designs and manufactures, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits)

Girl carrying a pail (oil on canvas)
NGW336475 Girl carrying a pail (oil on canvas) by Barker of Bath, Thomas (1769-1847); 42x30.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Tureen, designed 1873 (August 12) (silverplate)
1069880 Tureen, designed 1873 (August 12) (silverplate) by American School, (19th century); 27.94x32.38x25.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Japanese people sitting on the floor eating their meal using small bowls and chopsticks. Date: 1864

Seller of the teapot is Mr. Fred Potts, of Gorton, Manchester, who has been trading in pottery for twenty-five years, and finds his name to be an excellent advertisement

Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road, Birmingham where woods for the game of bowls are made

Winter Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of the Winter Gardens at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930, showing people playing bowls on a green in front of a small concert hall

Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the Bowling Green & Pavilion at Ilfracombe in Devon, September 1934. The Victoria Pavilion opened at the Capstone Parade in 1888

Spices for sale in a market in Jerusalem
Israel, Jerusalem, Spices and seasonings for sale in a shop in the Christian Quarter of the Old City a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Bowling Green, late 18th century, (1941). Creator: Michael Angelo Rooker
The Bowling Green, late 18th century, (1941). A game of lawn bowls on Hurst Bowling Green in Berkshire. The first documented date for the Hurst Bowling Club is 1747

Recreation Ground at Bude, August 1930
View of the Recreation Ground in Bude in August 1930 with people playing tennis and bowls in the sunshine. Compass Point (the pepper pot ), Bude Castle and St

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"Bowls: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Playfulness" Step back in time to Britain in 1903 with "A Game of Bowls, " where gentlemen engage in a strategic battle on the green. Intriguingly, even the legendary David Bryant found solace in this timeless game, often accompanied by his trusty pipe. Traveling across continents to Thailand, we discover the vibrant spices used in Thai cuisine that add an explosion of flavor to bowls of deliciousness. Meanwhile, men gracefully play bowls on a well-manicured lawn, showcasing their precision and skill amidst nature's beauty. Peering into a goldfish bowl adorned with aquatic weed reveals these mesmerizing creatures swimming serenely - a captivating sight indeed. Four adorable Boston Terrier puppies gather around their dog bowls eagerly devouring their meals - a heartwarming scene filled with joy and innocence. Transported to the nostalgic 1940s era when girls embraced equality and empowerment through sports like bowls - breaking societal norms one roll at a time. Immerse yourself in history as you witness Plymouth Hoe come alive with excitement upon sighting The Armada. John Seymour Lucas captures this pivotal moment beautifully. At Paignton's holiday camp in Devon, laughter fills the air as families bond over friendly competitions on the bowling green - creating cherished memories together. Curiosity piques when our feline friend fixates its gaze upon goldfish swimming within reach inside their glass abode - an eternal struggle between predator and prey? Venturing into Morocco's Marrakech unravels hand-painted glazed ceramic dishes adorning tables; each telling stories of African craftsmanship passed down through generations. Lastly, meet the dwarf Russian hamster who finds comfort within its cozy bowl-shaped nest – reminding us that home is not just about four walls but also about feeling safe and loved wherever we are.