Roles Collection (#12)

Miss Gowing the hockey player as farm labourer, WW1
Miss M. G. Gowing, of the Norfolk Ladies hockey team, releasing men for the war, by working on an Essex farm during the First World War. Date: 1916

Trench Cooking for Women
Cookery lessons in a trench dug-out - a special feature at Kings College for Women, London, as training for nurses leaving for the front. Date: 1915

Women picking fruit in Kent during World War One, 1916
Female fruit-pickers in the fruit gardens and orchards of Evesham, picking strawberries and gooseberries to be made into jam for British troops; just one of the traditionally male roles taken over by

No Objection Taken - womens war work, 1916
A page of sketches of mans work the men want the women to want, a humorous (and slightly chauvinistic) comment on the traditionally male jobs taken by women during the First World War. 1916

A land-girls dress
An example of work-on-land dress available from Shoolbreds of Tottenham Court Roadbuilt entirely out of bronze khaki drill, made of a three quarter length smock coat

A land girl by Helen McKie
A member of the Womens Land Army, dressed bucolically n a smock and sun hat to work in the fields during the First World War. Date: 1918

Douglas Fairbanks, American film star
Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939), American film star, screenwriter, director and producer, and co-founder of United Artists. Date: 20th century

Women finding themselves suddenly unemployed in 1919
" Good-bye-e-e!" These girls marching off to pastures new seem a jolly bunch, although for the 750000 women who found themselves suddenly unemployed in 1919

Rejane Photo
REJANE (born Gabrielle Charlotte Reju) French actress, admired especially for her comedy roles, in 1905. Date: 1856 - 1920

Virginie Dejazet
VIRGINIE DEJAZET French actress who specialised in travesti roles, dressed as a man. Date: 1797 - 1875

William Parsons - 1
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, appearing in comic roles Date: 1736 - 1795

William Parsons - 2
WILLIAM PARSONS actor, appearing in comic roles : this was the last portrait done of him, in 1794. Date: 1736 - 1795

Marie Miolan-Carvalho
MARIE CAROLINE FELIX MIOLAN- CARVALHO French soprano who was the first to sing Marguerite in Gounods Faust, as well as many other leading roles. Date: 1827 - 1895

Mrs Abington Thalia August 20 1783 Stipple engraving
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Mrs Abington Thalia 1783 Stipple engraving etching
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Madame Jean-Baptiste Nicolet Anne Antoinette Desmoulins
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The plan, or a scene in the French cabinet, Sepr. 1779, [London : 1779 Sept. ], 1 print
The plan, or a scene in the French cabinet, Sepr. 1779, [London : 1779 Sept.], 1 print : etching. Cartoon shows Benjamin Franklin standing, center

Continuation of the Procession of Shakespeares characters during the Jubilee celebrations
XJF483321 Continuation of the Procession of Shakespeares characters during the Jubilee celebrations, 1769 (engraving) by English School

Madame Miolan-Carvalho, of the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London, Uk
MADAME MIOLAN-CARVALHO, OF THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, UK. Marie Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, December 31, 1827, Marseille - July 10, 1895, Chateau-Puys

Jean-Baptiste Brizard (1721-91) in the role of Joad and Mademoiselle Dumesnil (1713-1803)
XIR212832 Jean-Baptiste Brizard (1721-91) in the role of Joad and Mademoiselle Dumesnil (1713-1803) as Athalie, scene from Act V Scene 5 of Athalie by Jean Racine (1639-99) (coloured engraving)

King Ptolemy Philadelphus studying the Hebrew law scrolls, Reading the translation of the law to King Ptolemy Philadelphus, Jan Luyken, Barent Visscher, Andries van Damme, 1698

Ibaragiya denzAc ibaragiya kokonoe akita hideie hoka, Actors in the roles of Ibaragi-ya DenzAc, Ibaragi-ya Kokonoe, Akita Hideie, and others

Hakata kojorAc kezori kuemon komachiya sAcshichi, Actors in the roles of Hakata KojurAc, Kezori Kuemon, and Komachiya SAcshichi

Sogano jA'rAc sukenari soga no gorAc tokimune tegoshi no sukuna, Actors in the roles of Soga no JA'rAc Sukenari, Soga no GorAc Tokimune, and Tegoshi no Tsukuna

Sekiguchi yatarAc yoshioka kanefusa miyamoto musashi, Actors in the roles of the warriors Sekiguchi YatarAc, Yoshioka Kanefusa, and Miyamoto Musashi

DAcguya jinza hAckaibAc bAckon shimobe gunsuke, Actors in the roles of DAcguya Jinza, HAckaibAc BAckon, and Shimobe Gunsuke

Tamashima ittAc tenjiku tokubei tsukimoto inabanosuke, Actors in the roles of Tamashima Itto, Tenjuku Tokubei, and Tsukimoto Inabanosuke

Igami no gonta gonta nyAcbAc kosen shA'me kokingo, Actors in the roles of Igami no Gonta, Gontas wife Kosen, and the Kokingo

Chotto hitokuchi hauta no ateburi, Just a few words about the song and dance. Toyohara, Kunichika, 1835-1900, artist, 1868

Oyone magoshichi taheiji, Actors in the roles of Oyone Magoshichi and Taheiji. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

BandAc mitsugorAc to bandAc minosuke, The actors BandAc MitsugorAc and BandAc Minosuke. Utagawa, Toyokuni, approximately 1777-1835, artist, [between 1826 and 1831], 1 print (2 sheets) : woodcut

Taira no munemori mikazuki osen ebizako no jA, Actors in the roles of Taira no Munemori, Mikazuki Osen, and Ebizako no JA'

Yatsushi shikisanba, A modern version of the Sarugaku play Shikisanba. Katsukawa, Shunsen, 1762-approximately 1830, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.6 x 38.5 cm

Shodan, Act one [of the ChA'shingura]. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1799 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 34 x 22.7 cm

Tanizawa tanomo wakatAc kihei iwafuji meshitsukai chiyo, Three actors in the roles of Tanizawa Tanomo, WakatAc Kihei, and Iwafuji Mitsukai Chiyo

Tsubone iwafuji chA'rAc onoe meshitukai hatsu, Three actors in the roles of Tsubo no Iwafuji, ChA'rAc Onoe, and Meishitsukai Hatsu

Hakata kojorAc kezori kuemon komatsuya sAcshichi, Three actors in the roles of Hakata KojorAc, Kezori Kuemon, and Komatsu-ya SAcshichi

Wada yoshimori tomoe gozen yamabuki, Three actors in the roles of Wadai Yoshimori, Tomoe Gozen, and Yamabuki. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1848 and 1854]

Nagoya sanzaburAc fuwa banzaemon katsuragi, Three actors in the roles of Nagoya SanzaburAc, Katsuragi, and Fuwa Banzaemon

Flemish Weavers
Flemish weavers working in a shop in Manchester where they have settled, 1363. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Weaving Pair
Two fifteenth century textile weavers working on a loom, there is a large spider in a web above them, circa 1450. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Loom Weaving
A woman at work on a large loom, late sixteenth century. She is holding the shuttle in her hand and operating the loom with foot pedals. Original artist Crispin de Passe

Loom Worker
A man smoking a pipe while at work on a large loom during the eighteenth century. He is holding the shuttle in his hand and operating the machine with foot pedals

Westmorland Sheep
A shepherd with his Westmorland flock, circa 1930. (Photo by Walmsley Brothers/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Grant residence & tannery
Exterior view of the Jesse Grant residence and tannery, childhood home Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, Point Pleasant, Ohio, late 19th century

Astronomers using sighting devices, late 15th century
Woodcut of astronomers using sighting devices, said to be Caliph al-Mamun of Baghdad, late 15th century. (Woodcut by Hulton|Archive/Getty Images)

Man observing space through telescope, c. 1644
Drawing of a man observing space through a telescope, c. 1644. (Drawing by Hulton|Archive/Getty Images)

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"The Favourite Wins: Celebrating the Versatility of Roles" H. M. Bateman's iconic illustration, "The Favourite Wins, " captures the essence in society, showcasing how individuals can rise to prominence. Errol Flynn's unforgettable performances at Warner Bros exemplify his ability to seamlessly transition between different roles, captivating audiences with his versatility. Fulton Mackay and Sprocket filming in Cornwall demonstrate the dedication actors have towards their craft as they immerse themselves in various roles, bringing stories to life on screen. The cover for a brochure advertising Triplex Grates/Ranges reminds us that even everyday objects play important supporting roles in our lives by providing comfort and functionality. Patons knitting wools advertisement during WW1 highlights the vital role played by knitters who provided warmth and solace through their handcrafted creations for soldiers on the front lines. Adelina Patti, an extraordinary opera singer from 1843-1919, showcased her talent across diverse musical genres throughout her illustrious career – a true testament to her ability to embrace different roles within her artistry. William Kemp's legacy as a dancer showcases how performers push boundaries and explore new artistic territories while assuming various dance styles and characters throughout history. An advertisement featuring a woman patiently cleaning with the Western Electric vacuum cleaner emphasizes how household chores are essential but often overlooked roles that contribute to maintaining cleanliness and orderliness within homes. Mary Casson brilliantly portrayed Sir Gerald du Maurier in Barrie's Dear Brutus, reminding us of the transformative power of acting where one person can assume multiple identities through their portrayal of different characters or historical figures. Mrs A. E Grant (Bettine Stuart-Wortley) serving as a nurse during WW1 symbolizes women stepping into crucial caregiving roles during times of crisis when their compassion and expertise were desperately needed on the front lines.