Croquet Collection (page 3)

Loretto Convent, 1871 (albumen print (composite))
996296 Loretto Convent, 1871 (albumen print (composite)) by Bell-Smith, Frederic Marlett (1846-1923) & James Inglis (1835-1904); 22.3x34.3 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Grand Croquet Tournament on the New Ground at Wimbledon (engraving)
2773758 Grand Croquet Tournament on the New Ground at Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Croquet Tournament on the New Ground at Wimbledon)

Spring Meeting of the All England Croquet Club at Wimbledon (coloured engraving)
729142 Spring Meeting of the All England Croquet Club at Wimbledon (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Croquet Game of the Season (coloured engraving)
729091 The Last Croquet Game of the Season (coloured engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Croquet Game of the Season)

Alice and the Red Queen play croquet, illustration from Alice
2657669 Alice and the Red Queen play croquet, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson

Croquet on the Lawn at Elm Lodge, Streatley, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495519 Croquet on the Lawn at Elm Lodge, Streatley, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The home of the photographer in Streatley)

Advertisement, Parkins and Gotto (engraving)
1048842 Advertisement, Parkins and Gotto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Parkins and Gotto)

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Knole, Kent, the Seat of Earl Delawarr (engraving)
1103393 Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Knole, Kent, the Seat of Earl Delawarr (engraving) by English School

The game of croquet (chromolitho)
978163 The game of croquet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of croquet)

Game of croquet (chromolitho)
1091550 Game of croquet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game of croquet. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration depicting a person playing croquet (engraving)
614262 Illustration depicting a person playing croquet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising Sunnyside Tobacco (colour litho)
NYH188132 Poster advertising Sunnyside Tobacco (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

"Miss Bruina played at Croquet"(colour litho)
6013937 " Miss Bruina played at Croquet" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spring Meeting of the All England Croquet Club at Wimbledon (engraving)
1057833 Spring Meeting of the All England Croquet Club at Wimbledon (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A game of croquet
3735394 A game of croquet by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a game of croquet. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934)

The Spread of Civilisation, Native Girls playing Croquet in Pondoland (litho)
1051408 The Spread of Civilisation, Native Girls playing Croquet in Pondoland (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spread of Civilisation)

Two Girls in the Garden at Montmartre; Deux Fillettes dans le Jardin de Montmartre
825866 Two Girls in the Garden at Montmartre; Deux Fillettes dans le Jardin de Montmartre, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Renoir

A family photo (b / w photo)
3643211 A family photo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A family photo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Croquet at the convalescent home of St Bartholomews Hospital, Highgate (coloured engraving)
729094 Croquet at the convalescent home of St Bartholomews Hospital, Highgate (coloured engraving) by Gardner, William Biscombe (1847-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl playing croquet, The Champion (chromolitho)
732743 Girl playing croquet, The Champion (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing croquet)

"It would twist itself round and look up in her face"
4075092 " It would twist itself round and look up in her face", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

Broomwood House, Broomwood Road: rear elevation, London, 1890 (b / w photo)
1786213 Broomwood House, Broomwood Road: rear elevation, London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Battersea)

Cats playing croquet (colour litho)
5227840 Cats playing croquet (colour litho) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats playing croquet.); © Look and Learn

Croquet (coloured engraving)
976383 Croquet (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet.); © Look and Learn

The Latest Garden Party Game (b / w photo)
1042514 The Latest Garden Party Game (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latest Garden Party Game)

Croquet, in late Victorian England (b / w photo)
3099661 Croquet, in late Victorian England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet, in late Victorian England)

A Game of Croquet (engraving)
1057266 A Game of Croquet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Croquet)

A Visit to India, Sketches at Rangoon (engraving)
1049328 A Visit to India, Sketches at Rangoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to India, Sketches at Rangoon)

Laurence Harvey has a quick game of croquet on the lawn of the house in Priesthorpe Lane, in Bingley, Yorkshire, where filming of Life at the Top takes place today. 24th May 1965

British Legion Sanatorium at Nayland, Suffolk. Circa 1946

Noel Edmonds and his wife at home playing croquet in the garden. September 1976

Croquet tournament at Wimbledon, London 1870
Grand croquet tournament at the new All England Club, Wimbledon, London Date: 1870

SOCIAL / CROQUET IN GARDEN
Elegant men and women play croquet in the garden Date: 1876

Croquet on rough pitch
A large group of women play croquet on a rough-looking pitch. Date: late 19th century

LITTLE WOMEN / CROQUET
Jo & Fred play a game of croquet. Date: First published: 1868

SPORT / CROQUET
A game of croquet Date: late 19th Century

Queens croquet ground. Fuller & Richard - The Wonderland Postcards - Seven Designs Date: 1910

Croquet, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Croquet, 1872. Croquet was an amusement of fashionable London society during the Victorian era. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Les Modes de la Saison, Journal illustre de la Famille, 1880. Creator: Anonymous
Les Modes de la Saison, Journal illustre de la Famille, 1880. Private Collection

Ruins of the Baths of Diocletian from the side with two men playing croquet in the foreground
View of the ruins of the Baths of Diocletian from the side with two men playing croquet in the foreground, 1585. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Croquet Attributes with croquet players in the background, 1714. Creator: Vinne, Vincent Laurensz
Croquet Attributes with croquet players in the background, 1714. Private Collection

The croquet game, 1874. Creator: Gavarni, Pierre (1846-1932)
The croquet game, 1874. Private Collection

The croquet game, 1875. Creator: Burdick, Horace Robbin (1844-1942)
The croquet game, 1875. Private Collection

The Game of croquet, 1892-1895. Creator: Wyczolkowski, Leon (1852-1936)
The Game of croquet, 1892-1895. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Croquet at Boulogne, c. 1871. Creator: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Croquet at Boulogne, c. 1871. Private Collection

Croquet, 1892. Artist: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
Croquet, 1892. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Off with their Heads, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 778. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter III. Who Stole Tarts. [W

The Croquet Party (Girls in the Garden of Montmartre), c. 1895. Private Collection

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"Croquet: A Whimsical Game of Wonderland and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of croquet, where reality blends with fantasy. Just like Alice in Wonderland, imagine yourself at a croquet game surrounded by peculiar characters and surreal landscapes. In Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice found herself playing an extraordinary game with the Red Queen. Picture her holding a flamingo as a mallet, ready to strike the hedgehog ball through whimsically shaped wickets. The Victorian era embraced this social pastime, as depicted in H. L. Oakley's elegant silhouettes. Croquet became a fashionable garden activity for both ladies and gentlemen to enjoy leisurely afternoons together. Engrossed in the spirit of competition, players would gather for the last croquet game of the season. The engraved scenes capture their determination to hit that final winning shot before bidding farewell to summer days. One iconic image showcases "The Index Croquet Mallet, " highlighting its significance as an essential tool for precision and strategy on the lawn. This unique design revolutionized the way enthusiasts approached this beloved sport. Even Central Park witnessed moments of joyous camaraderie during 1942 when New Yorkers gathered on its lush green lawns for friendly matches. Croquet transcended time and space, bringing people together even amidst challenging times. Fast forward to a futuristic vision where underwater croquet takes center stage – imagine colorful balls floating gracefully through aquatic hoops while players navigate beneath tranquil waves. Whether you find yourself immersed in classic literature or embracing modern adaptations like "Alice: Croquet Match, " one thing remains constant – croquet is more than just a game; it's an escape into imagination and camaraderie that spans generations. So pick up your mallets, step onto that vibrant green field, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on your own whimsical journey through the captivating world of croquet.