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Bowls Collection (#8)

"Bowls: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Playfulness" Step back in time to Britain in 1903 with "A Game of Bowls

Background imageBowls Collection: Loki and Sigyn (colour litho)

Loki and Sigyn (colour litho)
7173307 Loki and Sigyn (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loki and Sigyn. Illustration from Walhall, die Gotterwelt der Germanen)

Background imageBowls Collection: The Romance of Perfume: Elizabethan England (colour litho)

The Romance of Perfume: Elizabethan England (colour litho)
6032777 The Romance of Perfume: Elizabethan England (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabethan England)

Background imageBowls Collection: Manufacturing Tyrian Purple, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c

Manufacturing Tyrian Purple, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910-15 (litho)
STC357966 Manufacturing Tyrian Purple, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910-15 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBowls Collection: Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins at bowls (colour litho)

Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins at bowls (colour litho)
3100984 Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins at bowls (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins at bowls)

Background imageBowls Collection: Blue and Gold, 1930 (oil on panel)

Blue and Gold, 1930 (oil on panel)
3963585 Blue and Gold, 1930 (oil on panel) by Kerr, Esther Barbara Nicloux (1861-1950); 60x58 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; © Newport Museum and Art Gallery; British

Background imageBowls Collection: We Are Seven (colour litho)

We Are Seven (colour litho)
974106 We Are Seven (colour litho) by Spooner, Minnie Didbin (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: We Are Seven. Illustration from Poems of Wordsworth (Caxton Publishing Co)

Background imageBowls Collection: Calf and ducks (colour litho)

Calf and ducks (colour litho)
7185923 Calf and ducks (colour litho) by Montefiore, Edward Brice (1855-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calf and ducks)

Background imageBowls Collection: Envious Eliza (colour litho)

Envious Eliza (colour litho)
7157019 Envious Eliza (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Envious Eliza. Illustration from Six and Twenty Boys and Girls (Blackie & Son Limited)

Background imageBowls Collection: Melon and an octagonal cup on a silver charger, an upturned bowl behind (oil on canvas)

Melon and an octagonal cup on a silver charger, an upturned bowl behind (oil on canvas)
5962655 Melon and an octagonal cup on a silver charger, an upturned bowl behind (oil on canvas) by Munari, Cristoforo (b.1667); 22.2x29.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageBowls Collection: 'Hebe', 1800-5, marble statue

"Hebe", 1800-5, marble statue
6343035 " Hebe", 1800-5, marble statue. by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Ebe, 1819, di Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 - 1844)

Background imageBowls Collection: The Bowl of Oranges (colour litho)

The Bowl of Oranges (colour litho)
7152673 The Bowl of Oranges (colour litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bowl of Oranges)

Background imageBowls Collection: Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns

Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns
6339899 Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns)

Background imageBowls Collection: The Festival of the Graves, China (litho)

The Festival of the Graves, China (litho)
3627009 The Festival of the Graves, China (litho) by Prout, Victor William (1862-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of the Graves, China)

Background imageBowls Collection: Local Bowlers

Local Bowlers Langtoft Crown Green Bowls Village Bowling Green Langtoft, North Yorkshire, England 16 June 2009 Date: 16 June 2009

Background imageBowls Collection: Jimmy Anderson Bowls Marcus North

Jimmy Anderson Bowls Marcus North England V Australia England V Australia Lords, London, England 17 July 2009 Date: 17 July 2009

Background imageBowls Collection: Tim Bresnan Bowls To Wicket To Edwards In The 2nd Test

Tim Bresnan Bowls To Wicket To Edwards In The 2nd Test England V West Indies, 2nd Npower Test England V West Indies, 2nd Npower Test The Riverside, Chester-Le-Street

Background imageBowls Collection: Tim Bresnan Bowls To Ramdin Wicket

Tim Bresnan Bowls To Ramdin Wicket England V West Indies, 2nd Npower Test England V West Indies, 2nd Npower Test The Riverside, Chester-Le-Street, England 18 May 2009 Date: 18 May 2009

Background imageBowls Collection: Tim Bresnan Bowls To Lionel Baker

Tim Bresnan Bowls To Lionel Baker England V West Indies England V West Indies, 2nd Npower Test The Riverside, Chester-Le-Street, England 18 May 2009 Date: 18 May 2009

Background imageBowls Collection: Tim Bresnan Bowls To Ramdin

Tim Bresnan Bowls To Ramdin England V West Indies England V West Indies, 2nd Npower Test The Riverside, Chester-Le-Street, England 18 May 2009 Date: 18 May 2009

Background imageBowls Collection: Shane Warne Bowls To Kallis

Shane Warne Bowls To Kallis Australia V South Africa 17 June 1999 Date: 17 June 1999

Background imageBowls Collection: Mcgrath Bowls To Boucher

Mcgrath Bowls To Boucher Australia V South Africa 17 June 1999 Date: 17 June 1999

Background imageBowls Collection: Gough Bowls Pollock

Gough Bowls Pollock England V South Africa 22 May 1999 Date: 22 May 1999

Background imageBowls Collection: Footbath in front of the fireplace

Footbath in front of the fireplace
7231844 Footbath in front of the fireplace by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageBowls Collection: The Merry Kitten (chromolitho)

The Merry Kitten (chromolitho)
7148496 The Merry Kitten (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Kitten)

Background imageBowls Collection: Blanchie and the Goldfish (chromolitho)

Blanchie and the Goldfish (chromolitho)
7148485 Blanchie and the Goldfish (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanchie and the Goldfish)

Background imageBowls Collection: Birds egg powder, advertisement (chromolitho)

Birds egg powder, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153412 Birds egg powder, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds egg powder)

Background imageBowls Collection: Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville

Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172130 Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageBowls Collection: Every cook praises his own broth (chromolitho)

Every cook praises his own broth (chromolitho)
7201719 Every cook praises his own broth (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every cook praises his own broth)

Background imageBowls Collection: Advertisement for Birds custard (colour litho)

Advertisement for Birds custard (colour litho)
7184968 Advertisement for Birds custard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Birds custard)

Background imageBowls Collection: Quaker Oats, advertisement late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho)

Quaker Oats, advertisement late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho)
7153390 Quaker Oats, advertisement late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quaker Oats)

Background imageBowls Collection: The Frightened Kittens (chromolitho)

The Frightened Kittens (chromolitho)
7148494 The Frightened Kittens (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frightened Kittens)

Background imageBowls Collection: Three Kitten Thieves (chromolitho)

Three Kitten Thieves (chromolitho)
7148488 Three Kitten Thieves (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Kitten Thieves)

Background imageBowls Collection: Polynesians (chromolitho)

Polynesians (chromolitho)
7149440 Polynesians (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polynesians. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London)

Background imageBowls Collection: Punch bowl, circa 1909 (Favrile glass and brass)

Punch bowl, circa 1909 (Favrile glass and brass)
7205736 Punch bowl, circa 1909 (Favrile glass and brass) by Tiffany, Louis Comfort (1848-1933); 40.64 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York, USA; Syracuse University Art Museum

Background imageBowls Collection: Night Amusements, c. 1770 (hand coloured mezzotint)

Night Amusements, c. 1770 (hand coloured mezzotint)
6431694 Night Amusements, c.1770 (hand coloured mezzotint) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection

Background imageBowls Collection: Sugar Bowl, Apple and Orange (oil on canvas)

Sugar Bowl, Apple and Orange (oil on canvas)
6431051 Sugar Bowl, Apple and Orange (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Private Collection

Background imageBowls Collection: Fruit in a Wanli Craak Porcelain Bowl with a Glass, Melon and Pewter plate (oil)

Fruit in a Wanli Craak Porcelain Bowl with a Glass, Melon and Pewter plate (oil)
6201667 Fruit in a Wanli Craak Porcelain Bowl with a Glass, Melon and Pewter plate (oil) by Beyeren, Abraham Hendricksz van (1620/1-91); Private Collection

Background imageBowls Collection: Seven angels emptying seven bowls filled with Gods wrath (engraving)

Seven angels emptying seven bowls filled with Gods wrath (engraving)
7172497 Seven angels emptying seven bowls filled with Gods wrath (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBowls Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jeu (de boules); Bowls; Kugelspiel (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jeu (de boules); Bowls; Kugelspiel (engraving)
7196446 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jeu (de boules); Bowls; Kugelspiel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeu (de boules); Bowls; Kugelspiel

Background imageBowls Collection: Bowls in New College Garden (litho)

Bowls in New College Garden (litho)
7193814 Bowls in New College Garden (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowls in New College Garden)

Background imageBowls Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bol; Bowl; Bowle (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bol; Bowl; Bowle (engraving)
7194970 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bol; Bowl; Bowle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bol; Bowl; Bowle)

Background imageBowls Collection: Beggar with his begging bowl. 1630s (engraving)

Beggar with his begging bowl. 1630s (engraving)
7212184 Beggar with his begging bowl. 1630s (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz. (1605-47); (add.info.: Beggar with his begging bowl)

Background imageBowls Collection: The Three Little Kittens (chromolitho)

The Three Little Kittens (chromolitho)
7148507 The Three Little Kittens (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Little Kittens)

Background imageBowls Collection: Desserts (colour litho)

Desserts (colour litho)
7172162 Desserts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desserts. Illustration from Bestway Cookery Gift Book (Amalgamated Press, London, c1930)

Background imageBowls Collection: 'Major Mckinley', the property of Gen J. T Torrence, 1896 (oil on canvas)

"Major Mckinley", the property of Gen J. T Torrence, 1896 (oil on canvas)
6436374 " Major Mckinley", the property of Gen J.T Torrence, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henry H. (1837-1918); 132.7x192.4 cm; Private Collection

Background imageBowls Collection: The Dog carefully Guides his Blind Master (engraving)

The Dog carefully Guides his Blind Master (engraving)
7165775 The Dog carefully Guides his Blind Master (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog carefully Guides his Blind Master)

Background imageBowls Collection: Etruscan pottery (engraving)

Etruscan pottery (engraving)
7185984 Etruscan pottery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan pottery. Illustration from Scenes or British Wealth in Produce)

Background imageBowls Collection: James Keller & Sons Dundee marmalade, advertisement (chromolitho)

James Keller & Sons Dundee marmalade, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154162 James Keller & Sons Dundee marmalade, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Keller & Sons Dundee marmalade)




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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.