Dumb Collection (#4)

Turkish Wrestler (2 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, lifts enormous dumbells whilst another strongman colleague sits on his shoulders. A series of cards (2 of 4) depicting a Turkish wrestler, juggler, weightlifter

Turkish Wrestler (4 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, watches his assistant practising an acrobatic trick handstand on a chair surrounded by dumbells

Turkish Wrestler (3 of 4)
A Turkish wrestler, Ryza Bey, throwing knives. One knife is painted on the backdrop is if in mid-air! A series of cards (3 of 4) depicting a Turkish wrestler, juggler, weightlifter

John Gale, alias Dumb Jack
Undated copy of etching of John Gale, alias Dumb Jack, in profile, smoking a pipe. HPG/8/2/1 (xxix)

Mr & Mrs Syers
Florence " Madge" Syers skating with her husband and coach Edgar Syers at the Princes Skating Club in aid of Our Dumb Friends League

Abbe De L epee
Abbe CHARLES MICHEL de l EPEE French philanthropist, inventor of an alphabet for the deaf-and-dumb. Date: 1712 - 1789

Thos. Hopkins Gallaudet
THOMAS HOPKINS GALLAUDET American educator who after studying in Paris introduced methods for teaching the deaf and dumb, and advocated teacher training institutions

Muette De Portici 5
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 5 scene 4 - Masaniello, crowned king by the rebels, is told that the Dukes forces are about to attack

Muette De Portici 4
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 4 scene 9 - Masaniello saves Elvira and Alfonso from the mob, enabling them to escape by boat

Muette De Portici 3
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 3 scene 4 : Masaniello at the head of a mob confronts Selva in a Naples square

Muette De Portici 2
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 2 scene 4 - Fenella, though dumb, explains to her brother Masaniello that she has been seduced by Alfonso

Muette De Portici 1
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 1 scene 5 - Elvira asks if Fenella (the dumb girl) knows Alfonso : indeed she does, for he is her evil seducer !

Ring, Dumb-Bell Nebulae
Dumb-Bell Nebula and Ring Nebula

The Six Swans Boyle
The dumb maiden is shown to the people

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Dumb: A journey through time and cultures, from the wise 3 Wise Monkeys of Japan to a bear waiter serving with grace. In the 1800s, sign language using a single hand was an art form that spoke volumes. The Training Ship Exmouth taught discipline through the dumb bell drill. Terry's exerciser for men in 1939 promised strength and vitality. Unloading ships at London Docks in 1908 required brute force but no words were needed. The Blue Cross Fund Poster reminded us of our duty towards our dumb friends. Our Dumb Friends League encouraged compassion for all creatures great and small. Dumb Luck smiled upon the sporting gal and her horse as they triumphed against all odds. A strong man at a fair showcased his might without uttering a word, leaving spectators awestruck. Lillah McCarthy captivated audiences with her silent performances, proving that silence can be truly golden.