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Ruth Collection (page 2)

"Babe Ruth: A Legend on and off the Baseball Field" Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, was an iconic figure in American sports history

Background imageRuth Collection: China Ducks

China Ducks
A still life painting of some colourful flowers neatly arranged in a large, yellow vase, to each side of which, stands some China mallard duck figurines. Date: circa 1916

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Vincent with her son

Ruth Vincent with her son
Ruth Vincent (1877-1955), an English opera singer and actress. She began her career with the D'Oyly Carte opera company at the age of 17, and went on to appear in musical comedies

Background imageRuth Collection: Music cover, Take My Heart, Ruth Etting

Music cover, Take My Heart, Ruth Etting
Music cover, Take My Heart, words by Joe Young, music by Fred E Ahlert, sung by Ruth Etting, America's Sweetheart of the Air. Date: 1936

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Vincent, singer in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

Ruth Vincent, singer in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas
Ruth Vincent, English opera singer and actress who performed in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas Date: circa 1900

Background imageRuth Collection: Portrait of Ruth Spellman, IMechE CEO, 2007-2008

Portrait of Ruth Spellman, IMechE CEO, 2007-2008. Date: c2008

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1. 14
531267 Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1.14. From Gustave Dore's illustrated Bible 1866. Wood engraving

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth approaches Boaz and asks him to exercise his right of kinship and marry her

Ruth approaches Boaz and asks him to exercise his right of kinship and marry her, Illustration from the Dore Bible
3665422 Ruth approaches Boaz and asks him to exercise his right of kinship and marry her, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Works in the Field of Boaz, chromolithograph, published c. 1880

Ruth Works in the Field of Boaz, chromolithograph, published c. 1880
Ruth Works in the Field of Boaz (Ruth 2, 2 - 17). Chromolithograph after a drawing (1860) by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (German painter, 1794 - 1872), published ca. 1880

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth with Green Headcloth, 1927 (oil on canvas)

Ruth with Green Headcloth, 1927 (oil on canvas)
823128 Ruth with Green Headcloth, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 38.1x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth with Green Headcloth. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth (colour litho)

Ruth (colour litho)
5990743 Ruth (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth. Illustration for Long Ago in Bible Lands by Catharine Shaw (John F Shaw)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Wysocki

Ruth Wysocki 1500 Metres 08 August 1995 Date: 08 August 1995

Background imageRuth Collection: Boaz and Ruth engraving 1870

Boaz and Ruth engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Carr

Ruth Carr Trainer Beverley Raceday, Beverley Racecourse Beverley Racecourse, Beverley, England 07 May 2012 BEVERLEY RACEDAY, BEVERLEY RACECOURSE, ENGLAND, MAY 2012 Date: 07 May 2012

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Clark

Ruth Clark Jockey 08 November 1999 Date: 08 November 1999

Background imageRuth Collection: Boaz and Ruth - Bible

Boaz and Ruth - Bible
3794224 Boaz and Ruth - - Bible; (add.info.: Boaz and Ruth - Boaz, Ruths kisnsman, allows her to pick up remains of the harvest in his fields.From Old Testament stories)

Background imageRuth Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: Boaz and Ruth (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: Boaz and Ruth (engraving)
5221439 Gustave Dore Bible: Boaz and Ruth (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boaz and Ruth)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding (chromolitho)

Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding (chromolitho)
5218870 Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding)

Background imageRuth Collection: Orpah parting from Ruth and Naomi (coloured engraving)

Orpah parting from Ruth and Naomi (coloured engraving)
3626604 Orpah parting from Ruth and Naomi (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpah parting from Ruth and Naomi)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth in the Field Gleaning (colour litho)

Ruth in the Field Gleaning (colour litho)
3652603 Ruth in the Field Gleaning (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth in the Field Gleaning)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth in the field of Boaz (colour litho)

Ruth in the field of Boaz (colour litho)
3642458 Ruth in the field of Boaz (colour litho) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth in the field of Boaz)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass)

Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass)
3475452 Ruth with Corn, 1881-83 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz (chromolitho)

Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz (chromolitho)
6009854 Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning in the field of Boaz)

Background imageRuth Collection: Boaz and Ruth (chromolitho)

Boaz and Ruth (chromolitho)
976271 Boaz and Ruth (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boaz and Ruth. Illustration for Old Testament Stories (SPCK, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRuth Collection: Illustrations from the Catalouge of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)

Illustrations from the Catalouge of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
1061724 Illustrations from the Catalouge of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth and Boaz (colour litho)

Ruth and Boaz (colour litho)
2799779 Ruth and Boaz (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth and Boaz. Illustration for Histoire Sainte (Guerin, c 1890)

Background imageRuth Collection: Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, song, If Girls Had Wings, music by Sidney Jones

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, song, If Girls Had Wings, music by Sidney Jones, words by Charles H Taylor. Merva Sunningdale (Miss Ruth Vincent). Date: 1900s

Background imageRuth Collection: The Medal and the Maid, Barn Dance, by Sidney Jones

The Medal and the Maid, Barn Dance, by Sidney Jones
Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, Barn Dance, music by Sidney Jones. Merva Sunningdale (Miss Ruth Vincent), Allen Blithe RN (Mr F Ranalow), vocal duet, Consequences. Date: 1900s

Background imageRuth Collection: A scene inspired by Ancient Crete one of the new

A scene inspired by Ancient Crete one of the new productions from Ruth St Denis, Ted Shawn and the Denishawn Dancers, 1929 Date: 1929

Background imageRuth Collection: Advert for the Denishawn Summer camp at Westport Connecticut

Advert for the Denishawn Summer camp at Westport Connecticut, 1928 led by Ted Shawn with Hazel Krans, Ernestine Day, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman Date: 1928

Background imageRuth Collection: The flapper and the Quarterback - Ruth Page

The flapper and the Quarterback - Ruth Page and Jorg Fasting in a series of poses from their dance performed in recital this season, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageRuth Collection: Portrait of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn in their

Portrait of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn in their Strauss Waltz, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageRuth Collection: Portraits of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn and a

Portraits of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn and a view of their Denishawn House in uptown New York, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageRuth Collection: Advert for Denishawn School of Dancing and courses

Advert for Denishawn School of Dancing and courses for fall of 1930 including a three month engagement by Margaret Wallmann of the Mary Wigman School in Berlin Date: 1930

Background imageRuth Collection: Two photographs of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn, 1930

Two photographs of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn, 1930
Two photographs of Ruth St Denis (In her Lamp dance) and Ted Shawn (in a scene for Orpheus Dionysus at the Munich Dance Congress), 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageRuth Collection: Cover of Dance Magazine, April 1929

Cover of Dance Magazine, April 1929 with a portrait painting of the American dancer Ruth St Dennis by Carl Link Date: 1929

Background imageRuth Collection: The Watercolour Exhibitions (engraving)

The Watercolour Exhibitions (engraving)
1607444 The Watercolour Exhibitions (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Watercolour Exhibitions)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth

Ruth
LLM338075 Ruth by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth. Illustration from William Cantons The Bible Story (c 1910); original c 12cm by 16cm.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth and Naomi

Ruth and Naomi
LLM338569 Ruth and Naomi by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth and Naomi. The Gospel in the Old Testament (Religious Tract Society, 1908).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Woods wears a simple wool jersey swim suit designed by Claire McCardell at a fashion

Ruth Woods wears a simple wool jersey swim suit designed by Claire McCardell at a fashion show arranged by the New York Times. Date: 1945

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth gleaning in the Field (engraving)

Ruth gleaning in the Field (engraving)
5218415 Ruth gleaning in the Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth gleaning in the Field)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth receiving the measures of barley (chromolitho)

Ruth receiving the measures of barley (chromolitho)
6009866 Ruth receiving the measures of barley (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth receiving the measures of barley)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth and Naomi, Ruth I, ver 16 (engraving)

Ruth and Naomi, Ruth I, ver 16 (engraving)
6021710 Ruth and Naomi, Ruth I, ver 16 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth and Naomi, Ruth I, ver 16)

Background imageRuth Collection: Boaz and Ruth, Ruth, Chapter 11, 10 (engraving)

Boaz and Ruth, Ruth, Chapter 11, 10 (engraving)
6002817 Boaz and Ruth, Ruth, Chapter 11, 10 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boaz and Ruth, Ruth, Chapter 11, 10)

Background imageRuth Collection: Dick Whittington and his cat at the London Hippodrome

Dick Whittington and his cat at the London Hippodrome
Scene from Dick Whittington, the 1903 pantomime at the London Hippodrome starring Ruth Lytton as Dick and Fred Warren as the cat. The pictures shows the dance at the Moroccan court. Date: 1903

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth Gleaning in the Field of Boaz (engraving)

Ruth Gleaning in the Field of Boaz (engraving)
5200538 Ruth Gleaning in the Field of Boaz (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth Gleaning in the Field of Boaz)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth in the field of Boaz (coloured engraving)

Ruth in the field of Boaz (coloured engraving)
5203784 Ruth in the field of Boaz (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth in the field of Boaz)

Background imageRuth Collection: Ruth (engraving)

Ruth (engraving)
667444 Ruth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth. Illustration for Old Testament Portraits by Cunningham Geikie (Strahan, 1878)

Background imageRuth Collection: Portrait of the dancer Ruth French, 1928

Portrait of the dancer Ruth French, 1928 Date: 1928




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"Babe Ruth: A Legend on and off the Baseball Field" Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, was an iconic figure in American sports history. Known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, his legacy extends far beyond the diamond. In 1933, a chewing gum card featuring Babe Ruth became a prized possession for fans across America. This card captured the essence of a man who revolutionized the game with his powerful swing and towering home runs. But there was more to Babe Ruth than just baseball. In biblical references like "Ruth and Naomi, " we see parallels between this legendary athlete and stories of loyalty and devotion. Photographed by Nickolas Muray in the 1920s, Babe Ruth's larger-than-life persona shines through. Standing tall and confident, he exudes charisma that captivated both fans and teammates alike. Away from the spotlight, Babe Ruth showed his softer side when interacting with children. Whether it was talking to them while playing for the New York Yankees or engaging with a group during his Boston Red Sox days in 1916, he had a genuine connection with young admirers. The Market Cross in Devizes captures another facet of Babe Ruth's life - perhaps hinting at his love for lavender or simply showcasing him amidst everyday scenes outside of baseball stadiums. Beyond sports-related fame, other notable figures named it also left their mark on history. The American dancer Ruth St Denis brought grace and artistry to stages worldwide in 1929 - her portrait capturing her elegance perfectly. Even publications like The Bystander recognized Babe Ruth's impact beyond athletics; they featured articles about women aviators alongside coverage of this sporting icon's achievements on April 18th, 1928. Babe Ruth may have been known primarily as a baseball player but exploring these hints reveals layers to his character that go beyond mere statistics or records broken. He remains an enduring symbol of determination, charisma, and the ability to inspire generations with his remarkable talent.