Language Collection (#50)

Housing in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Ireland, County Mayo, Westport. One post holds distance and directional signs in English and Gaelic

World War I (1914-1918). Poster. Day of the African army and colonial troops by Lucien Hector Jonas (1880-1947). Paris, France

Asia, Hong Kong. Che Kung Temple

Star Ferry and skyscraper buildings at Hong Kong Harbor

A man works at a night market selling meat and fish in Hong Kong

Tree lined road near the commune of Damery in the Champagne province of northeast France

Harvested grapes from a vineyard in the Champagne province of northeast France

The Obelisk of Luxor located in the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France

Visitors at the Tuileries Garden near the Lourve in Paris, France

Quadriga atop the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris, France

Interior of the Musee d Orsay located in Paris, France

Storefront in Paris, France

Painting, Koprivshtitsa, Romania

Austria, Tyrol. City Hall detail

Asia, Taiwan, Taipei. Chiang Kai, shek Square, lanterns

Egyptian Art. Flaminio Obelisk. Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II from Heliopolis. Brought to Rome by Augustus, and erected on the spina of the Circus Maximus

Chefchaouen Morocco restaurant Amigos sign with woodpecker holding a tagine

Arab STOP sign in Tunis Tunisia in Northern Africa

MOROCCO, Draa Valley, ZAGORA: Famous sign of Timbouctou 52 jours camel caravans (Timbuktu in 52 days)

Close-up of bilingual cattle passports at livestock market, Brockholes Auction Mart, Preston, Lancashire, England, april

Occupations related to language. Poster promoting occupations in the field of languages, such as interpreter, foreign buyer, correspondent, custom officer, foreign service, wireless operator

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Free neighborhood classes for adults Enroll now : Classes in reading - writing - arithmetic - also art - music - psychology - language - social studies

Newsstand with foreign language newspapers. Date 1941 Fall

Real School at Voronezh, Russia
A view of the Real School at Voronezh, the administrative centre of Voronezh Oblast, Russia, located on both sides of the Voronezh River

European Gentleman in India learning Arabic
An European Gentleman with his Moonshee, or Native Professor of Languages. (plate 1 of 20) Date: 1813

Sign Language - The Alphabet illustrated on a postcard Date: circa 1910s

Humorous Postcard - Underwear Department
A couple are directed to the Sports Department " Straight through the Ladies Underwear". This comment causes much delight to the Gentleman

A Professor of Languages A Language Student returns to his College, but his grasp of the vernacular of his cabby seems less that First Class as he appears to have underpaid his driver

Japanese Straw Boaters
If we MUST bring back the straw hat, why not copy the Japanese method of popularising it? Three straw boaters, worn with advertising sandwich boards! Date: 1933

Slovak Mother & Child
A young Slovakian mother and child in traditional dress. The Slovaks are a farming people who speak a different language than the Czechs. Date: 1930s

The Chaous Baushee, Afghan court official
The Chaous Baushee in his dress of Office. A 19th century Afghan official in uniform, riding a horse. The Chaous Baushee presents persons admitted to pay their respects to the King

Dr Jephsons Home
DR HENRY JEPHSONs home at Beech Lawn, Leamington, Warwickshire. The panegyrical poem to the good doctor is a marvel of laudatory language. Date: 1842

Greenaway Book / Flowers
Pages from Kate Greenaways Le Langage des Fleurs. Date: First published: 1884

Lincolns Inn Oration
A woman addresses a crowd of men during a lunchtime oration at Lincolns Inn Fields, London Date: 1950s

Page from the Gospel of Saint Mark
A page from the Gospel of Saint Mark, in Ulfilas Bible. Ulfila (Ulfilas, Wulfila), was a 4th century bishop of the Goths, a missionary, and a bible translator from Greek into the Gothic language

Spooky Stories
An old man tells creepy stories to children before they go to bed

Esperanto Club Members
ESPERANTO : members of the Hamburg Esperanto Club pose for their group portrait, holding an Esperanto newspaper and other documents Date: circa 1900

Jean-Baptiste Bouillaud
JEAN-BAPTISTE BOUILLAUD French medical, known for his work on language and the brain and for his teaching; he was a deputy for a time. Date: 1796 - 1881

Decorative Floral
from NARCISSUS (egotism) to NIGHTSHADE (truth) Date: 1884

Whale song. Waveform traces of a short burst of the sounds made by a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). These sounds are produced by moving air back and forth through body passages

Head muscles
Head musculature. Historical artwork of the facial and other head muscles (red) on a human skull. The temporal muscle is shown in the lower frame

Blank keyboard. Conceptual image showing a computer keyboard with blank keys. This could represent amnesia, language difficulties or " writers block"

Evolution of communications. Conceptual computer artwork illustrating progress in communications technology. Prehistoric cave art develops into a mobile phone

Aphasia artwork
Aphasia. Conceptual computer artwork of a blindfolded and gagged man representing the disability of aphasia. Aphasia is an impairment of language affecting the production or comprehension of speech

Literacy. Boxes containing English exercise books in a school classroom

Sir William Jones, British philologist
Sir William Jones, (1746-1794) British, philologist, linguist and translator. Jones is best known today for making and propagating the observation that Sanskrit bore a certain resemblance to

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Language is a powerful tool that connects people across time and space, transcending borders and cultures, and is through language that we express our thoughts, emotions, and ideas. In the heart of London, England lies the British Museum, home to one of history's most iconic artifacts - The Rosetta Stone. This ancient relic unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs, allowing us to understand an ancient civilization's language. As we wander through this museum adorned with flags of the Royal Navy, we are reminded of how language played a crucial role in shaping empires and forging alliances throughout Europe. A vibrant Southern Railway poster from 1939 catches our eye as it advertises Ramsgate in all its glory; a testament to how language was used to entice travelers to explore new destinations. Intriguing illustrations showcasing sign language hand signals representing letters remind us that communication takes various forms beyond spoken words. Esperanto at a glance introduces us to an invented universal language aimed at fostering understanding among diverse cultures. Moving away from linguistic symbols, a captivating Southern Railway advertising poster displays the picturesque Weald of Kent; reminding us that even landscapes can speak their own unique dialects. The Language of Flowers reveals yet another fascinating aspect where nature communicates with its delicate blooms symbolizing love or friendship. Meanwhile, exploring the development of the English alphabet illuminates how written languages evolve over time. A sepia photograph captures Sigmund Freud's intense gaze as he reminds us that body it also conveys meaning beyond verbal expression. In Birstall, West Yorkshire stands a statue honoring Joseph Priestly who made significant contributions to linguistics; his legacy forever etched into history. Delving deeper into European heritage brings forth Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature - an exquisite example illustrating medieval manuscripts' intricate beauty while preserving knowledge for future generations.