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"Herman: A Tale of Legends and Icons" In the late 19th century, Herman Melville penned his masterpiece "Moby Dick, " forever immortalizing the enigmatic white whale

Background imageHerman Collection: Dover Street To Dixie revue by M Harvey, H Simpson & L Wylie

Dover Street To Dixie revue by M Harvey, H Simpson & L Wylie
Dover Street To Dixie revue by Morris Harvey, Harold Simpson and Lauri Wylie (25 May 1880 1951), with music by Herman Darewski, at the London Palladium

Background imageHerman Collection: Claudian by Henry Herman & W. G. Wills

Claudian by Henry Herman & W. G. Wills
Claudian by Henry Herman (1832 - 1894) and W.G. (William Gorman) Wills (28 January 1828 13 December 1891). First produced at the Princesss Theatre in London on 6th December 1883

Background imageHerman Collection: Philippa of England (1394-1430). Statue

Philippa of England (1394-1430). Statue
Philippa of England (1394-1430). Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Sculpture, 1856. By Herman Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868). Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Willem Daendels

Herman Willem Daendels
HERMAN WILLEM DAENDELS Dutch military commander during the Napoleonic Wars. Date: 1762 - 1818

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Melville

Herman Melville
MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). American novelist. Moby Dick. Engraving

Background imageHerman Collection: RORSCHACH INKBLOT. An inkblot similar to the ten standard inkblots devised by Swiss psychiatrist

RORSCHACH INKBLOT. An inkblot similar to the ten standard inkblots devised by Swiss psychiatrist, Hermann Rorschach, for projective testing

Background imageHerman Collection: (1842-1888). Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Polish chess master. Line engraving, 1886

(1842-1888). Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Polish chess master. Line engraving, 1886
JOHANNES H. ZUKERTORT (1842-1888). Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Polish chess master. Line engraving, 1886

Background imageHerman Collection: CHESS MATCH, 1886. Johannes Hermann Zukertort (left) and Wilhelm Steinitz at a chess championship

CHESS MATCH, 1886. Johannes Hermann Zukertort (left) and Wilhelm Steinitz at a chess championship match in New York, 1886. Contemporary American wood engraving

Background imageHerman Collection: MEXICO CITY MAP, 1715. Inset of the City of Mexico in New Spain from Herman Molls Map of the West

MEXICO CITY MAP, 1715. Inset of the City of Mexico in New Spain from Herman Molls Map of the West Indies and adjacent lands of the Carribean and Gulf of Mexico, 1715

Background imageHerman Collection: ZUKERTORT VS. STEINITZ. Johannes Hermann Zukertort and Wilhelm Steinitz at the time of their chess

ZUKERTORT VS. STEINITZ. Johannes Hermann Zukertort and Wilhelm Steinitz at the time of their chess championship match in New York in 1886. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageHerman Collection: Anton Fokker, Dutch aviator and aircraft manufacturer

Anton Fokker, Dutch aviator and aircraft manufacturer
Anton Herman Gerard (Anthony) Fokker (1890-1939), Dutch aviation pioneer and aircraft manufacturer, famous for the fighter aircraft he produced in Germany during the First World War

Background imageHerman Collection: WOODROWN CHARLES HERMAN (1913-1987). Known as Woody. American musician

WOODROWN CHARLES HERMAN (1913-1987). Known as Woody. American musician. Photographed in the late 1930s

Background imageHerman Collection: Fads and Fancies revue by Joseph Hayman

Fads and Fancies revue by Joseph Hayman, with music by Herman Darewski, presented by Harry Day. First produced at the New Cross Empire on 18th October 1915

Background imageHerman Collection: All Scotch, a Harry Grattan Production

All Scotch, a Harry Grattan Production, a revue by Harry Grattan, with music by Herman Darewski and Edward Jones, first produced Hippodrome, Newcastle, March 1915 and Apollo Theatre, London

Background imageHerman Collection: Amsterdam, a ballet by R Sims and C Fletcher

Amsterdam, a ballet by R Sims and C Fletcher
Amsterdam, a ballet in three scenes by George R Sims and Charles Fletcher, with music by Herman Finck. Described as new by The Stage Year Book 1910 when produced at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Background imageHerman Collection: Scenes from the show Listening-In at the Apollo Theatre, Lon

Scenes from the show Listening-In at the Apollo Theatre, Lon
Four scenes from the show Listening-In at the Apollo Theatre, London, 1922. Featuring dainty Lita Dolores in the Girl and Boy skit, the oriental dancing of Thelma Edwards

Background imageHerman Collection: Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch (1

Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch (1
Robert Koch (1843-1910). German physician. Nobel Prize in Medicine, 1905. Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch, leaving the hospital. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1890

Background imageHerman Collection: Arrest of Jesus. Miniature of Tres Riches Heures du Duc de B

Arrest of Jesus. Miniature of Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Chateau of Chantilly. France

Background imageHerman Collection: A Victorious Danish Soldier, 1850-1851 by H. W. Bissen (1798

A Victorious Danish Soldier, 1850-1851 by H. W. Bissen (1798
H.W. Bissen (1798-1868). Danish artist. A Victorious Danish Soldier, 1850-1851. Statue. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageHerman Collection: The Danish Soldier, 1852, by Wilhelm Herman Bissen

The Danish Soldier, 1852, by Wilhelm Herman Bissen
Wilhelm Herman Bissen (1798-1868). Danish sculptor. The Danish Soldier, 1852. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, Shell Out Waltz

Music cover, Shell Out Waltz by Herman Darewski, danced by Cebalios Desmond. 1912

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, Push and Go! Waltz

Music cover, Push and Go! Waltz by Herman Darewski, showing a woman riding on a champagne cork. 1915

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, Dans Les Ombres, In the Shadows

Music cover, Dans Les Ombres, In the Shadows, a dance by Herman Finck. 1910

Background imageHerman Collection: Humanised vegetable chef on a Christmas card

Humanised vegetable chef on a Christmas card, holding up an iced cake, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHerman Collection: Humanised vegetable couple on a Christmas card

Humanised vegetable couple on a Christmas card, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHerman Collection: Humanised cabbage on a Christmas card

Humanised cabbage on a Christmas card, taking a bow, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHerman Collection: Humanised parsnip on a Christmas card

Humanised parsnip on a Christmas card, removing his top hat and taking a bow, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHerman Collection: Humanised potato on a Christmas card

Humanised potato on a Christmas card, with envelope, hat and pink umbrella, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHerman Collection: Heinrich Herman Erp

Heinrich Herman Erp
HEINRICH HERMANN ERPP German statesman Date: circa 1666

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, The Lilac Domino

Music cover, The Lilac Domino, For Your Love I am Waiting, J L Sacks, Empire Production by Charles Cuvillier. 1918

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, Gilbert the Filbert

Music cover, Gilbert the Filbert, words by Arthur Wimperis, music by Herman Finck, sung by Basil Hallam, from Alfred Butts The Passing Show, Palace Theatre, London. 1914

Background imageHerman Collection: The Silver King by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman

The Silver King by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman
Promotional postcard for The Silver King by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. First produced at the Princesss Theatre, 16th November 1882

Background imageHerman Collection: Merry Moments by Albert de Courville and Herman Darewski

Merry Moments by Albert de Courville and Herman Darewski
Promotional postcard for Merry Moments revue by Albert de Courville and Herman Darewski. First produced at the Hackney Empire, 22nd March 1915

Background imageHerman Collection: Hermann Vezin as Man O Airlie

Hermann Vezin as Man O Airlie
Hermann Vezin (1829-1910), American-born Shakespearean actor, seen here in the role of a troubled Scottish poet, James Harebell, in the Man O Airlie by W G Wills. circa 1867

Background imageHerman Collection: Memorial Organ, New City Hall, Portland, Maine, USA

Memorial Organ, New City Hall, Portland, Maine, USA
Herman Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, New City Hall, Portland, Maine, USA, the gift of Cyrus H K Curtis, built in 1909, dedicated in 1912

Background imageHerman Collection: Bed sitting room by Herman Schrijver

Bed sitting room by Herman Schrijver for Miss Gladys Burlton, in pink, blue and green. Date: 1933

Background imageHerman Collection: WW2 music cover -- The Army, The Navy and the Air Force

WW2 music cover -- The Army, The Navy and the Air Force
Music cover, Dedicated to/ the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, words and music by Herman Darewski and Edward Lockton. Published by Keith Prowse and Company Limited, London

Background imageHerman Collection: Johan Herman Wessel

Johan Herman Wessel
JOHAN HERMAN WESSEL Norwegian writer Date: 1742 - 1783

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Doomer born 1595 died 1650 1640 Oil wood

Herman Doomer born 1595 died 1650 1640 Oil wood
Artokoloro

Background imageHerman Collection: NEW YORK: ARREST, 1968. Two college students covering their faces at the police station

NEW YORK: ARREST, 1968. Two college students covering their faces at the police station, after they were arrested for narcotics. Photograph by Herman Hilly, 1968

Background imageHerman Collection: MALCOLM X (1925-1965). Born Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader

MALCOLM X (1925-1965). Born Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader. Photograph by Herman Hiller, 1964

Background imageHerman Collection: GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American professional baseball player

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American professional baseball player. Ruth with his wife, Claire (at left)

Background imageHerman Collection: OTTO HERMANN KAHN (1867-1934). American banker and opera patron. Photographed c1929

OTTO HERMANN KAHN (1867-1934). American banker and opera patron. Photographed c1929

Background imageHerman Collection: ASTRONOMY, c1250. The ancient Greek geometer Euclid (fl

ASTRONOMY, c1250. The ancient Greek geometer Euclid (fl. c300 B.C.), observes the heavens through a dioptra (left), while Hermann of Carinthia

Background imageHerman Collection: HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American statistician and inventor. Oil over a photograph

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American statistician and inventor. Oil over a photograph, c1890

Background imageHerman Collection: HERMANN VON HELMHOLTZ (1821-1894). German physicist, anatomist, and physiologist

HERMANN VON HELMHOLTZ (1821-1894). German physicist, anatomist, and physiologist. Photogravure, late 19th century

Background imageHerman Collection: Source Size = 1821 x 2068

Source Size = 1821 x 2068
The Late Mr. Herman Merivale, C.B. 1874

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Saftleven, Dutch (1609-1685), Village with Figures in an Extensive Landscape, c

Herman Saftleven, Dutch (1609-1685), Village with Figures in an Extensive Landscape, c. 1648, black chalk with gray wash on laid paper




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"Herman: A Tale of Legends and Icons" In the late 19th century, Herman Melville penned his masterpiece "Moby Dick, " forever immortalizing the enigmatic white whale. The only known picture of this mythical creature drawn during Melville's lifetime is a captivating wood engraving that continues to captivate readers today. Meanwhile, another legend was emerging on American soil. Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, would become one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. From his humble beginnings as a professional player for the Boston Red Sox to his legendary years with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth left an indelible mark on America's favorite pastime. Photographs from the 1920s depict Ruth engaging with children while donning his pinstriped uniform, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also his warm-hearted nature off the field. As we delve into history further, we stumble upon images of cotton plantations that remind us of a dark chapter in our nation's past. These haunting visuals serve as reminders of both human resilience and societal progress. Shifting our focus across continents brings us to Estonia's Tallinn and its magnificent Pikk Hermann Tower—a part of Toompea Castle—standing tall alongside the Estonian Parliament building. This architectural marvel represents strength and endurance throughout centuries. And let us not forget about music. Louis Armstrong graces a vibrant music cover for "Hello Dolly. " His soulful voice resonates through time, reminding us of joyous melodies that transcend generations. Through these glimpses into different eras and realms—from literature to sports, architecture to music—we encounter various facets of greatness embodied by individuals like Herman Melville and Babe Ruth or structures like Pikk Hermann Tower. Their legacies continue to inspire awe and admiration even today; they are testaments to humanity's boundless potential for creativity and achievement.