Games And Pastimes Collection

Two women sitting on a beach. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

A group of men during a game of bowls Incisa in Val D'Arno. Date of Photograph:21/05/1950

Excursion in the countryside of Meleto
3560611 Excursion in the countryside of Meleto; (add.info.: Gaiole in Chianti 1925 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Sailors on the boat, Corfu
3575900 Sailors on the boat, Corfu by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Corfu, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Studio portrait of a man and a little girl (probably his daughter). The man is elegantly dressed and seated on a sofa
3570958 Studio portrait of a man and a little girl (probably his daughter). The man is elegantly dressed and seated on a sofa, reading a book

Portrait of a girl with her bicycle on a country road
3570826 Portrait of a girl with her bicycle on a country road by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Portrait of a girl with her bicycle on a country road Photographer: Michetti)

A hut in the Bagno Santini, Viareggio
3569892 A hut in the Bagno Santini, Viareggio by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Versilia / Viareggio 1888 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Cyclists with bicycles decorated with flowers during the Rose Festival, Florence; stereoscopic image
3571352 Cyclists with bicycles decorated with flowers during the Rose Festival, Florence; stereoscopic image by Unknown photographer

Group portrait of musicians
3575950 Group portrait of musicians by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Europe 1878 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of the Queen Victoria
3570954 Portrait of the Queen Victoria; (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1860-1870 Photographer: Downey, William & Daniel); Alinari Archives, Florence

"Second-Actors": Female portrait with a racket (flywheel). Reproduction of a painting
3569983 "Second-Actors": Female portrait with a racket (flywheel). Reproduction of a painting; (add.info.: Italy 1880-1890 Photographer: Schemboche H.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna
3569946 Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Racetrack, Bologna 21/05/1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Group of nobles at the races at Auteuil, Paris
3569911 Group of nobles at the races at Auteuil, Paris by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1888 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Postcard depicting two lovers playing piano, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560990 Postcard depicting two lovers playing piano, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: Amag); Alinari Archives, Florence

Costumes of Naples. Portrait of a group, postcard, 1902 (carte de visite)
3561337 Costumes of Naples. Portrait of a group, postcard, 1902 (carte de visite); (add.info.: Naples 1902 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Students of the University of Cambridge tennis tournament
3561932 Students of the University of Cambridge tennis tournament; (add.info.: Great Britain 1925 ca. Photographer: Stearn & Sons); Alinari Archives, Florence

Young woman relaxing in the studio, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561429 Young woman relaxing in the studio, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

"All but one", 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561427 "All but one", 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a child with a circle, postcard
3568898 Portrait of a child with a circle, postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1913 Photographer: Balelli, Primo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Group portrait in front of Claudio aqueduct in the Roman countryside; Stereoscopic photograph
3563065 Group portrait in front of Claudio aqueduct in the Roman countryside; Stereoscopic photograph; (add.info.: Rome 1880 ca)

Bowlers in Flavigny
3566489 Bowlers in Flavigny by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Flavigny, France 1896 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A little boy and a little girl playing on a rope ladder. He is seated on a rung
3566232 A little boy and a little girl playing on a rope ladder. He is seated on a rung and the little girl is standing behind him by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1913 ca)

Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Interior of the Cafe Maure in Tunis with man smoking the shisha
3562337 Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Interior of the Cafe Maure in Tunis with man smoking the shisha (narghile), 1910 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunis, Cafe Maure)

Album "Campagna di guerra 1915-1916-1917-1918, tenente Jack Bosio": portrait of Jack Bosio with ice skates
3564067 Album "Campagna di guerra 1915-1916-1917-1918, tenente Jack Bosio": portrait of Jack Bosio with ice skates by Unknown photographer

Group of nobles at the Grand Prix of Deauville, Paris
3569883 Group of nobles at the Grand Prix of Deauville, Paris by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1896 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Tunisian musician (woman), 1910 (print on double-weight paper)
3568985 Tunisian musician (woman), 1910 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunisia 1910 ca. Photographer: Lehnert & Landrock, Phot); Alinari Archives, Florence

At the beach
3563693 At the beach by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1920-1930 Photographer: Baravalle Carlo); Alinari Archives, Florence

A riunion of cyclists in costume, gathered from all over Tuscany, in Empoli
3569950 A riunion of cyclists in costume, gathered from all over Tuscany, in Empoli by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Empoli 1895 Photographer)

A group of swimmers in Viareggio
3569921 A group of swimmers in Viareggio by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Versilia / Viareggio 1897 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Bathers in Viareggio; postcard
3575768 Bathers in Viareggio; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Versilia / Viareggio 1909 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

"Children in conference"
3568266 "Children in conference" by Biondi, Nicola (1866-1929); (add.info.: Molise 1895/1910 Photographer: Biondi Nicola); Alinari Archives, Florence

A little boy up on a fruit tree is picking fruits for a little girl, Molise
3568265 A little boy up on a fruit tree is picking fruits for a little girl, Molise by Biondi, Nicola (1866-1929); (add.info.: Molise 1895-1910 Photographer: Biondi Nicola); Alinari Archives

Brazil house, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566820 Brazil house, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Brazil 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a Flemish girl, seated reading
3568981 Portrait of a Flemish girl, seated reading; (add.info.: Flanders, Netherlands 1902 Photographer: Rey, Guido); Alinari Archives, Florence

Female portrait, "trepidation", postcard
3568818 Female portrait, "trepidation", postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1890 ca. Photographer: Ballerini & Co.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of an elderly man with a rather long and odd looking beard, standing with his bicycle
3560675 Portrait of an elderly man with a rather long and odd looking beard, standing with his bicycle. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1900 ca)

A man shows three little girls a few toys he has in a bag
3560670 A man shows three little girls a few toys he has in a bag. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Postcard depicting a portrait of a couple of lovers, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560991 Postcard depicting a portrait of a couple of lovers, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Souvenir of the Argentinian Republic: beach near Buenos Aires
3561669 Souvenir of the Argentinian Republic: beach near Buenos Aires; (add.info.: Argentina 1900-1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A child dressed like sailor and his sisters
3563341 A child dressed like sailor and his sisters; (add.info.: Trieste 1915 Photographer: Benque, Francesco, successor to Sebastianutti & Benque); Alinari Archives, Florence

Three small children, nude, play with a mirror
3561448 Three small children, nude, play with a mirror; (add.info.: Italy 1890 - 1900 ca. Photographer: Bovi, Michele;Rosenberg & Sellier); Alinari Archives, Florence

Three friends joking with the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561428 Three friends joking with the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Young couple joking around while posing for the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561426 Young couple joking around while posing for the photographer, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: United States 1903-1904 Photographer)

In a boat on Balsam Lake, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper)
3561425 In a boat on Balsam Lake, 1903-1904 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Wisconsin, Balsam Lake, United States 1903-1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of two Scotchmen in traditional attire. One of them is doing the sword dance accompanied by bagpipes
3561381 Portrait of two Scotchmen in traditional attire. One of them is doing the sword dance accompanied by bagpipes, 1860 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: 1860-1880 ca)

Mrs. Blanche Goldsmith posing on a window sill, while reading a book
3563024 Mrs. Blanche Goldsmith posing on a window sill, while reading a book by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Europe 1886 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Group of boys playing football on the beach of Forte dei Marmi, Versilia
3562370 Group of boys playing football on the beach of Forte dei Marmi, Versilia; (add.info.: Forte dei Marmi 1920 Photographer: Fierli, Alberto); Alinari Archives, Florence

Three little fascists balilla dressed for skiing
3568726 Three little fascists balilla dressed for skiing by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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Aunt Erminia, known as the seamstress Madonna, always found solace in games and pastimes. One of her favorites was the palm of the hand game 'fresco, ' where she would challenge anyone willing to test their reflexes. As a tribute to her love for traditional Italian culture, she often danced the Sorrento Tarantella with grace and passion. In her cozy home adorned with art, Aunt Erminia cherished a painting called 'Portrait of Celestina Interguglielmi. ' The masterpiece captured not only beauty but also the essence of joy found in indulging in games. Another artwork that caught her eye was 'Tasso at the court of Ferrara (or Allegory of the Five Senses), ' an oil on canvas piece from centuries ago that depicted how games engage all our senses. Aunt Erminia's fascination with history extended beyond paintings; she admired Luisa Sanfelice's resilience during her imprisonment in 1877. It reminded her that even during challenging times, one could find solace through quiet work or by taking a leisurely walk through the forest. Curiosity led Aunt Erminia to explore vintage items like a monocycle with wooden wheels from 1870. She marveled at how such inventions brought joy and excitement to people back then. And when it came to socializing outdoors, nothing beat gathering friends for a friendly game of bocce under black-and-white photographs capturing those timeless moments. For Aunt Erminia, they were more than just entertainment; they were windows into human connection and cultural heritage. They allowed her to escape reality momentarily while embracing tradition and fostering bonds with loved ones.