Bruises Collection

West Indies cricket team summer tour of England. England batsman Brian Close shows off the handy work of West Indies fast bowler Wes Hall after the second test match at Lords. June 1963

Monk Resting In Forest (chromolitho)
733449 Monk Resting In Forest (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monk Resting In Forest.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Advertisement (engraving)
1036881 Advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement. Illustration for The Graphic)

Advertisement, Ellimans Universal Embrocation (engraving)
1036827 Advertisement, Ellimans Universal Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Universal Embrocation)

Captain Peddles Progress, or Cured of a Craze (litho)
1042714 Captain Peddles Progress, or Cured of a Craze (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Peddles Progress, or Cured of a Craze)

The Crisis in Constantinople (b / w photo)
1056677 The Crisis in Constantinople (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Constantinople)

Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving)
1042446 Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation)

The Scuffle in Regent Street between M Rochefort and M Pilotell (engraving)
1055641 The Scuffle in Regent Street between M Rochefort and M Pilotell (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joe Bugner with Marvis Frazier pose for the press following their bout at Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. June 1983

Six Stages of Marring a Face, May 29, 1792. May 29, 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Six Stages of Marring a Face, May 29, 1792

Humpty and Dumpty the rabbits lose their way
Bumps and Bruises -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits lose their way and get bumped and bruised. Date: 1912

Brain injury, MRI scan
Brain injury. Coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan showing intracranial abnormalities in a 23-year-old male motorcycle crash victim

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"Unseen Stories: Tracing the Tales Through Art and Advertisements" In a serene forest, a weary monk finds solace amidst nature's embrace. The chromolitho captures his tranquil moment, but what tales lie beneath those bruises? An old engraving advertisement catches our attention, promoting Ellimans Universal Embrocation. Its promise to heal resonates with the hidden stories behind every bruise. A litho artwork titled "Captain Peddles Progress, or Cured of a Craze" intrigues us further. What craze led to these visible marks? Can they be cured by embrocation? The crisis in Constantinople unfolds through a haunting black and white photograph. Among the chaos, do bruises tell tales of survival or sacrifice? Another engraving advertisement for Ellimans Embrocation reminds us that they are be more than just physical wounds; they carry emotional weight too. Regent Street witnesses an intense scuffle between M Rochefort and M Pilotell captured in an engraving. Bruises become symbols of conflict and power struggles. Traveling back in time to 1792, Thomas Rowlandson's depiction reveals the six stages of marring a face – each stage marked by distinct bruises. What stories lay behind this violent transformation? Even Humpty and Dumpty, two lost rabbits on their journey, bear signs of their misadventures through small yet noticeable bruises. On the cricket field during West Indies' summer tour of England, Brian Close showcases his resilience as he faces fast-paced bowlers leaving temporary imprints on his skin – battle scars that speak volumes about determination. Joe Bugner and Marvis Frazier pose for press photographs after their bout at Atlantic City. Their smiles hide pain while revealing triumph over bruised bodies – reminders that even in victory there are sacrifices made. As we turn the page on an old engraved advertisement collection, we realize how much history is hidden within the stories of bruises.