Handheld Collection (#5)

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Aletta van Ravensberg (1635-77), Wife of Jan van Nes, 1668. Creator: Ludolf de Jongh
Aletta van Ravensberg (1635-77), Wife of Jan van Nes, 1668

Chinese girl, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chinese girl, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Walker, Antoinette, Miss, in costume as Tso for "Yellow jacket", 1913 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Walker, Antoinette, Miss, in costume as Tso for "Yellow jacket", 1913 Feb. 11

Ladd, Schuyler, in costume for "Yellow jacket", 1913 Feb. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ladd, Schuyler, in costume for "Yellow jacket", 1913 Feb. 6

Miss Cook, portrait photograph, 1919 May 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Cook, portrait photograph, 1919 May 10

Mrs. E.C. Brown, portrait photograph, 1918 July 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. E.C. Brown, portrait photograph, 1918 July 2

Portrait of a Dutch Lady, after Bartholomew Van Der Helst, 1891. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst
Portrait of a Dutch Lady, after Bartholomew Van Der Helst, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Miss Eleanor Boardman, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Eleanor Boardman, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 1. Olive Eleanor Boardman, American film actress of the silent era

Namara-Toye, Mme. portrait photograph, 1912. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Namara-Toye, Mme. portrait photograph, 1912

A Roman Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
A Roman Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847

Namara-Toye, Mme. portrait photograph, 1912. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Namara-Toye, Mme. portrait photograph, 1912

Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921

Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921

Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921

Ito, Michio, Mr. and another dancer, between 1916 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ito, Michio, Mr. and another dancer, between 1916 and 1921

Tenue de canicule, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tenue de canicule, 19th century. Paris Summer - Heat wave outfit

St. Denis, B. Mr. 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, B. Mr. 1913

Fontaine, Miss, 1916 Feb. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fontaine, Miss, 1916 Feb. 2

A Gondola, 1859. Creator: Julius Exner
A Gondola, 1859

Beyer, Hilda, Miss, 1916 Feb. 29. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Beyer, Hilda, Miss, 1916 Feb. 29

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14

Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920
Supply Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans. Sign reads: Deposit file papers from executive section here

Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920
Procurement Personnel, between 1910 and 1920. Women office workers, USA. Note electric fans

"Fireside Fancies" after Miss Ida R. Taylor, exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1890. Creator: Unknown
"Fireside Fancies" after Miss Ida R. Taylor, exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Esquisse pour la salle des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Les Parfums, 1889. Creator: Gabriel Ferrier
Esquisse pour la salle des Fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Les Parfums, 1889. Perfumes

Two Seated Ladies. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Two Seated Ladies

Barrington bore it all with exemplary patience, 1878/1879. Creator: George du Maurier
Barrington bore it all with exemplary patience, 1878/1879

Queen Mary, 1690. Creator: John Smith
Queen Mary, 1690

Portrait of Johnny Richards, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Johnny Richards, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Arnett Cobb and Symphony Sid, WHOM, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arnett Cobb and Symphony Sid, WHOM, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Arnett Cobb and Symphony Sid, WHOM, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arnett Cobb and Symphony Sid, WHOM, New York, N.Y. 1946

Chamber of Commerce mail room, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Chamber of Commerce mail room, between 1910 and 1920

A Magpie'; after F.Markham Skipworth, 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Magpie'; after F.Markham Skipworth, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Spread Thy Wings and Away!. Creator: Albert Newsam
Spread Thy Wings and Away!

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 14

Three-quarter length portrait of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney...holding a peacock feather fan, c1916
Three-quarter length portrait of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney) wearing a jeweled gown and tiara and holding a peacock feather fan, c1916

Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1918 June 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1918 June 5

Dessin original pour les "Maîtres de l'Affiche". c1897. Creators: Jules Cheret, Imprimerie Chaix
Dessin original pour les "Maitres de l'Affiche". c1897. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Bid Board Office of Supplies & Accounts Navy Dept, between 1915 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bid Board Office of Supplies & Accounts Navy Dept, between 1915 and 1920. USA. Graph with prices in pounds and hundredweights for Pittsburgh steel in sheet, galvanised and bar form

Portrait of Madame Torri, dancer at the Opera, c1900. Creator: Giovanni Boldini
Portrait of Madame Torri, dancer at the Opera, c1900

Louise Marsy (1866-1942), member of the Comédie-Française, in stage costume, c1891. Creator: Marcel Baschet
Louise Marsy (1866-1942), member of the Comedie-Francaise, in stage costume, c1891

Meeting at the Orchid Pavilion. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Meeting at the Orchid Pavilion

Affiche pour le théâtre de l'Opéra, "Carnaval 1896. Grand Veglione de Gala". c1896
Affiche pour le theatre de l'Opera, "Carnaval 1896. Grand Veglione de Gala". c1896. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

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"Handheld: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world treasures, where history and elegance intertwine. From the timeless beauty of a Tyme pocket watch to the enchanting allure of traditional silk Japanese folding fans, these handheld wonders have captivated hearts for centuries. In 1933, the Ermeto Movado ladies pocket watch graced the wrists of sophisticated women, exuding grace and refinement. Its delicate design whispered secrets of an era long gone by. Amidst bustling streets, street women found solace in their handheld companions. Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VII reveals their stories - tales woven with resilience and strength. Imagine a pretty 1960s girl holding a Philips portable transistor radio close to her heart as she dances to melodies that transcend time. The music becomes her escape from reality; it becomes her sanctuary. Gillian Duxbury proudly poses with a large-sized model of "Merlin, " an electronic game that brought joy to many during its heyday. In her hands lies not just a toy but also memories etched forever in our collective nostalgia. Travel back further still, to Borneo in 1875, where we meet the Woman of Isle Koti. Her handcrafted artifacts tell tales of ancient traditions passed down through generations - each piece carrying whispers from ancestors long gone. A Hindoo Mendicant at Hurdwar reminds us that even in simplicity lies profound spirituality. With only his faith as his guide, he carries nothing more than what fits within his humble grasp - reminding us all about life's true essentials. Delicate designs adorn fans created for dance performances during the 19th century by Ishikawa Kazan himself. Each stroke on paper brings forth movement and grace when held aloft by skilled performers - capturing hearts with every flicker. Elmer Weise's fan dancer marionette enchants audiences with its mesmerizing performance.