Croquet Collection (page 4)

The Croquet Party (La partie de croquet). Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
The Croquet Party (La partie de croquet). Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

The Croquet Tournament at Southampton, 1900. Artist: Stuart
The Croquet Tournament at Southampton, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P. Monckton, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1900]

Alice tries to play croquet with a flamingo as a mallet, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice tries to play croquet with a flamingo as a mallet, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914)

Croquet, 19th century(?)

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and the gardeners
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets some playing card gardeners painting the white roses red. Date: early 20th century

Repeating Pattern - Alice in Wonderland characters. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

GIBSON GIRL, 1899. Drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

Group of people playing croquet, c1902s
Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: PH 25961/8

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A view toward the New Building of Magdalen College in Oxford

Illustration depicting a young couple playing croquet, 19th century
Illustration depicting a young couple playing croquet

Croquet Germany Tennis Kreischa 1899 Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
Croquet in Germany, Tennis in Germany, Kreischa, 1899, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Anstaltspark

Game croquet
Game of croquet

The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spirtual leader playing croquet at the Egerton Grey Hotel at Porthkerry, Barry, during is visit to Cardiff - 6th May 1993 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright Image

The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spirtual leader pictured playing croquet at the Egerton Grey Hotel at Porthkerry, Barry, during is visit to Cardiff - 6th May 1993 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright Image

Summer in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), July 10, 1869. Creator: John Karst
Summer in the Country (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), July 10, 1869

Repeating Pattern - Alice and Gardeners. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Croquet equipment

Union Workhouse, Romsey, Hampshire
The Union workhouse on Winchester Road, Romsey, Hampshire. Some of the workhouse staff appear to be playing croquet while workhouse inmates are seated on benches behind

England, Somerset, Wells. With Wells Cathedral in the background a game of summer croquet takes place on the lawns in front of the Bishops Palace

Little boy in back garden, Ealing, West London
Little boy (Harold Auerbach) in the back garden of his home at 1 Carlton Road, Ealing, West London, with croquet hoops in the lawn. Date: circa 1904

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge, Ealing, Middlesex
Residents in the garden of the GFS Lodge at Ealing, Middlesex / West London. A croquet set can be seen. The seated women in the hat is Gertrude Marye Barnard, founder of the Ealing branch. Date: 1913

Caesars Camp, Ladysmith, Natal Province, South Africa -- a Boer position during the Siege of Ladysmith (1899-1900). Date: circa 1920

Outdoor games. Croquet
Young Edwardian girl with a croquet mallet. Date: circa 1903

Teddy bear playing croquet. Date: circa 1900s

Four hospital patients ready for croquet
Four Imperial VAD hospital patients ready for a game of croquet in the garden at Quex Park. The men are are in shirtsleeves and wearing the trousers of the patients uniform hospital blues

Croquet at Night 1870
Londons ladies and gentlemen even play croquet at night! The central player seems rather distracted though... Date: 1870

Croquet Game, USA
A delicate moment during a croquet game at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Date: 1875

Rain Stops Croquet
Rain stops play, in the course of a croquet game at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Date: 1875

Mar Monte Hotel, Santa Barbara, California, USA, boasting a verdant Spanish patio. Seen here are people on the croquet lawn. early 1930s

German seaside costumes 1885
Summer scenes at the seaside in 1885. 1885

Medieval men and woman playing croquet with mallet and hoops.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England, Cassell

Fermain, Hollington Park, Sussex
Fermain, Hollington Park, St Leonard s-on-Sea, near Hastings, Sussex, England. Showing Girls Playing Croquet Date: 1907

Baby and dog in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Colonials playing croquet, India. Date: circa 1890s

Mrs. Apps Plays Croquet
Mrs. B.C. Apps, playing croquet. Date: early 1930s

Croquet / D. D. Steele
Ms D.D. Steele, famous croquet player, four times winner of the Beddow Cup. Date: early 1930s

Two croquet players on croquet court

ROQGUE PLAYER, 1941. Man playing a game of roque in San Diego, California. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1941

Source Size = 3783 x 2509
Spring Meeting of the all England Croquet Club at Wimbledon

Source Size = 3729 x 4971
A Game of Croquet, 1870

Source Size = 5140 x 3537
Croquet under Difficulties, 1871

Croquet (engraving)
XJF2562818 Croquet (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Croquet, c. 1650 (engraving)
XJF2562817 Croquet, c.1650 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Croquet
circa 1930: A woman playing croquet. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Croquet set on lawn, United Kingdom, Europe

CROQUET, 19th CENTURY. Pen and ink drawing, late 19th century

DENMARK: CROQUET, c1915. Brothers and sisters playing croquet in Jutland, Denmark. Photograph, c1915

GEORGES MELIES (1861-1938). French film director. Melies, while a magician, standing right, with his family at Garches, France, in 1892

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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.