See Saw Collection (#2)

Building one of the shelters at the childrens playground, Pownall Square, Pall Mall, Liverpool. 4th March 1939

James Garner American actor sitting on see saw 1964

David Turner after completing 77 hours non-stop on the see saw in his world record attempt. December 1969 Z12505-001

David Such after completing 77 hours non-stop on the see saw in his world record attempt with David Turner. December 1969 Z12505-002

David Turner (nearest camera) and David Such after completing 77 hours non-stop on the see saw in their world record attempt. December 1969 Z12505

Family at home: Mr. and Mrs. Atkins, (Christian names Thelma and Derek) and their two children Paul aged 4 years and Julie aged 7 years from 43, Borkwood Way, Orrington, Kent. June 1960 M4253-007

Seesaw - Gloucester, Massachusetts, published 1874. Creator: Winslow Homer
Seesaw - Gloucester, Massachusetts, published 1874

Rest on the hunt. Creator: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
Rest on the hunt. Private Collection

The Swing, ca. 1738. Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
The Swing, ca. 1738

Fortune Using Man as a Plaything from Six Sayings about Fortune, ca. 1560

SEE-SAW / EARLY 18C
An outdoor scene with two people on a see-saw in the right foreground Date: early 18th century

SEE-SAW / LATE C19TH
A group of children enjoy a makeshift see-saw fashioned from a wooden barrel and a plank of wood taken from a nearby building site Date: late 19th century

The Swing, ca 1712. Creator: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
The Swing, ca 1712. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Swing Ride at a Russian Fair, 1821. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Monstrous Development of the See Saw to Please Simple Minds, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Playground scene, Hugh Myddelton School, Finsbury, London, 1906. Pairs of very young children play a see-saw game in the school playground

The Exercise of See Saw, Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1745; showing a young man and woman on a see-saw. As the woman loses her balance she is thrown into the arms of another man standing

Illustration depicting female gymnasts using a see-saw type machine. Apparatus such as the bar, the ropes, or climbing frames which developed muscle were considered unsuitable for women

Two children playing game see-saw landscape
Two children playing game of see-saw in landscape

Sir Alec Douglas Home playing with his grand-daughter 1973

The See-saw Nations, 1898: John Bull and Uncle Sam on one end, Russia, Germany, France, China, Spain and Turkey struggle to weigh down the other. History and a cannon at the fulcrum

Lady on a swing. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Seesaw. Artist: Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806)
The Seesaw. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Front Page of The Illustrated London News, 1887. Queen Victoria watching a circus performance at Olympia, West Kensington, London. 1887 marked the Queens Golden Jubilee

Children in a park, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

New Year greetings from stockbrokers Mercer Locock to their clients, 1894. The illustration at the top portrays international links by telegraph and telephone

Children on a see-saw
Hand-coloured postcard image of two children on a see-saw. Date: circa 1915

Childrens Games (Kinderspiele): detail of bottom right-hand corner depicting
XAM93757 Childrens Games (Kinderspiele): detail of bottom right-hand corner depicting children playing with bricks, hoops and a barrel, 1560 (oil on panel) (detail of 68945) by Bruegel

Childrens Games (Kinderspiele): detail of bottom section showing various games
XAM93753 Childrens Games (Kinderspiele): detail of bottom section showing various games, 1560 (oil on panel) (detail of 68945) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum

Childrens Games (Kinderspiele), 1560 (oil on panel)
XIR68945 Childrens Games (Kinderspiele), 1560 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 118x161 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

The Gardens of Versailles (oil on canvas)
XIR3829 The Gardens of Versailles (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 124x191 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

The See-saw (oil on canvas)
XIR391135 The See-saw (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Bascule; ); French, out of copyright

Seesaw (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF277683 Seesaw (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Childrens Games (oil on panel)
XIR181844 Childrens Games (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Childrens Games, 1810 (coloured engraving)
XIR178905 Childrens Games, 1810 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Ballance or The Americans Triumphant 1766 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105353 " The Ballance or The Americans Triumphant" 1766 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children play on a rocking horse in a playground. 1936

Density, conceptual artwork F006 / 8614
Density, conceptual computer artwork

Unidentified montage of nursery rhyme characters with items associated with them. Includes Little Bo Peep and her sheep, dancing pigs, the Queen of Hearts and her tarts and Little Jack Horner and pie

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1952. Democratic donkey and Republican elephant presidential campaign toy, 1952

LONDON PLAYGROUND, 1843. The playground of a London, England, elementary school. Wood engraving, English, 1843

SEESAW, 1855. Tilting Saw. Wood engraving, American, 1855

TOY, 1891. Wood engraving from an American catalogue of 1891

CHILDREN: GAMES & PASTIMES. The Seesaw. Line engraving, French, 1657

CHILDREN ON SEESAW, 1854. Wood engraving, American, 1854

Children and a dog play on a seesaw in Scotland, showing the strong bond and trust man has in dogs. Date: 20th century

See saw Marjory Daw, Johnny shall have a new Master. 20th century

Two children on a seesaw. 20th century

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Children playing on a see-saw in the early 1900s, their laughter echoing through the air as they experience the simple joy of childhood. The seesaw becomes a symbol of innocence and carefree moments shared between friends. In Green Park, London, singer Lena Zavaroni finds solace and happiness on a see-saw, her voice soaring as she embraces the freedom it brings. The park becomes her stage, and the see-saw her prop to express herself. "The Seesaw, " an oil painting from 1891, captures the essence of balance and movement. Two children teeter-totter with delight while their imaginations take flight, and is a timeless reminder that life is all about finding equilibrium amidst constant change. An engraving titled "Angel;Seesaw" showcases two letters A and B playfully engaging in a seesaw dance within Alphabet francais from 1887. This whimsical depiction reminds us that even letters can find joy in playful interactions. Asking for directions takes an unexpected turn when stumbling upon a colorful lithograph aptly named "Asking the Way. " Here we witness two individuals perched on opposite ends of a seesaw seeking guidance while enjoying each other's company along this journey called life. "The Love Swing, " depicted in an oil painting from 1902 mounted on wood, portrays lovers swinging together on a beautifully crafted swing set against breathtaking scenery. Their love rises and falls like waves crashing onto shore – just like the rhythmic motion of a see-saw. A great tit perches delicately on one end of a seesaw branch while another prepares to join its avian companion. These tiny creatures remind us that even nature seeks balance amidst its daily struggles – finding harmony through ups and downs just like our own lives. "See-Saw by the Sea, " an enchanting oil painting capturing serene coastal beauty invites us to imagine ourselves swaying gently back and forth on a seaside see-saw.