Pictogram Collection (#3)

Devil with comic verse on a Christmas card
Devil, newspaper and stamp with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Comic pictogram on a Christmas card
Comic pictogram (harness, bit and stirrup) on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Comic pictogram on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Neo-Hittite hieroglyphic Inscription from Carchemish, Syria
Hieroglyphic inscription, Neo-Hittite, c9th century BC. A large relief carving on a basalt slab found near Aleppo, Syria - the Carchemish (Karkemish) site

Tome 3 f. 118, Teaching the Reading of Manuscripts, from Teatro de la Nueva Espana
XIR177165 Tome 3 f.118, Teaching the Reading of Manuscripts, from Teatro de la Nueva Espana, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by Panes y Avellan

Moose warning sign, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Prehistoric rock drawings in the Tadrart Valley, Akakus Mountains, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Warning sign strong currents, on a beach, Muriwai Beach, West Coast, Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand

Parking area for bicycles, St. Tropez, France, Europe

Polar bear warning sign, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway

Pedestrian zone traffic sign, road markings, Germany

Warning sign, Kangaroo, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Warning sign, koala, wombat, kangaroo, Victoria, Australia

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7375
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the unicorn figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Phonetic Egyptian hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs were written characters used by the Ancient Egyptians between around 3000 BC and 300 AD. They were used mainly for inscriptions on monuments and tombs

Table comparing ancient scripts. Table based on an 1859 work by French egyptologist Emmanuel de Rouge (1811-1872), comparing eleven types of related ancient and modern scripts

Ojibwe Native American petition, 1849
Ojibwe Native American petition. Artwork of the birch bark petition presented by Native Americans of the Ojibwe Tribe to US President Fillmore in 1849

Ivory arrow straightener in the form of a bear with engraved pictographs, North American. From the British Museums collection

Portrait-relief of Enannatum I, the ruler of Lagash. Note the early pictographic script

Early Sumerian stone tables, inscribed with very early archaic pictographic symbols
Early Sumerian stone tablets, inscribed with very early archaic pictographic symbols, and one of the earliest examples of Sumerian writing. From the British Museums collection

Administrative tablet of clay, Mesopotamian / Sumerian, 3100-2900 BC
Administrative tablet of clay, Mesopotamian/Sumerian, 3100-2900 BC. The earliest tablets with written inscriptions represent the work of administrators, perhaps of large temple institutions

Codex Zouche-Nuttall is a pre-Columbian document of Mixtec pictography, 1200-1521. Codex (screenfold manuscript book) comprising 47 leaves, made of painted deer skin, painted

United States. Bandelier National Monument. Anasazi Culture, ancestrals Pueblo Indians. Detail of an petroglyph. State of New Mexico

United States. Boca Negra Canyon. Petroglyph National Monument. Near Albuquerque. State of New Mexico

Petroglyph National Monument. Petroglyphs. New Mexico. USA
Prehistoric Art. USA. Petroglyph National Monument. Petroglyphs made A?a?A?a?by American Indian people and some of them, by settlers. Boca Negra Canyon. Near Albuquerque. New Mexico

Carved arch inside the Imperial Palace, in Hue, Vietnam

Black and white illustration of North American rock inscriptions

Star trails at an ancient petroglyph site near Bishop, California

Pictograph letter (birch bark)
XBP343110 Pictograph letter (birch bark) by Siberian School (19th Century); height: 14 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Two decorated seals depicting a zebu and a bull, from Mohenjodaro, Protohistoric
XIR162416 Two decorated seals depicting a zebu and a bull, from Mohenjodaro, Protohistoric (stone) (b/w photo) by Harappan; National Museum of India, New Delhi

Bushman rock carving of a Gemsbok or Gemsbuck (Oryx gazella), Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Bushman rock carvings, Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Cycle lane, pictogram

A sign Vorsicht Rutschgefahr, German for caution, slip hazard at the Hamburg harbour, Germany, Europe

Bicycle path marked with red

Railroad crossing

Meat thermometer

Coffee pictogram on wooden material

Red car door reflecting a pictogram from a bicycle lane

Prehistoric rock drawings in the Awis Valley, Akakus Mountains, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Bridleway, traffic sign, Hoefn, Iceland, Europe

Pictogram, figures, family

Row of grey pictogram figures with a single black figure, symbolic image for an outsider

Row of black male pictogram figures with a single grey female figure, symbolic image for a womens quota

Row of grey male pictogram figures with a single black female figure with a child, symbolic image for discrimination in employment because of a child

Cycle path, directional arrows, road markings on the asphalt

Quayside or river bank warning sign, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom

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"Pictogram: Unveiling the Universal Language of Symbols" From ancient cave paintings to modern-day flags, pictograms have been a powerful tool for communication throughout history. Take a journey through time as we explore the diverse and fascinating world of pictograms. Step into the Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7378, where our ancestors left behind intricate drawings that tell stories of their lives. These primitive yet captivating images offer us a glimpse into their rich cultural heritage. In today's fast-paced world, warning signs play a crucial role in keeping us safe. The rail traffic sign serves as a reminder to be cautious and aware of our surroundings, emphasizing the importance of clear visual communication. Traveling further across continents, we encounter the winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho), an extraordinary Native American Indian picture writing system. Each symbol represents significant events or years, preserving their history for generations to come. Flags proudly wave high above nations, representing their identity and values. From the official national flag of the Holy See in Vatican City to Brunei Darussalam, Palau, and Monaco – these vibrant symbols embody unity and patriotism. But pictograms aren't limited to historical artifacts or national emblems; they can also bring joy and laughter. A comic pictogram verse on a greetings card or a Christmas and New Year card adds humor while conveying heartfelt messages with just one cleverly crafted image. As technology advanced during Victorian times, magic lantern slides became popular entertainment tools. Among them were picture puzzle slides that challenged viewers' minds while providing amusement—a testament to how pictures can engage both young and old alike. Pictograms transcend language barriers by speaking directly to our visual senses—an international language understood by all cultures. They remind us that sometimes words are not necessary when symbols can convey meaning effortlessly.