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Skipping Collection (#7)

"Skipping into Joy: A Timeless Delight" On a sunny postcard, a family of pigs joyfully skips across the green fields, their laughter echoing in the air

Background imageSkipping Collection: Girls Skipping 1930S

Girls Skipping 1930S
A group of little girls in overcoats playing a game of skipping on the street

Background imageSkipping Collection: Quadruple Alliance / 1891

Quadruple Alliance / 1891
The Quadruple alliance - Italy, England, Germany & Austria

Background imageSkipping Collection: Costume June 1870

Costume June 1870
Dresses comprised of an under- skirt, upper-skirt with apron front & jacket bodice with basques deep enough to form an over-skirt. Girl: tunic with pointed hem & waistband

Background imageSkipping Collection: Girls Skipping / 1889

Girls Skipping / 1889
Victorian girls in bonnets skipping

Background imageSkipping Collection: Girl with Skipping Rope

Girl with Skipping Rope
A girl in a long sleeved dress with button front detail, narrow ruff & knife-pleated flounces at the hem & rear in imitation of womens fashion & buttoned boots

Background imageSkipping Collection: Girl in Green / White 1870

Girl in Green / White 1870
Girl with ringlets: green & white striped tunic dress, square cut corsage, ribbon ceinture & pointed hem drawn up over a short green skirt with flounce & bouillon trim

Background imageSkipping Collection: First Day at School 7

First Day at School 7
In the playground - skipping, balls and marbles

Background imageSkipping Collection: Children Running

Children Running
Children running with a skipping rope

Background imageSkipping Collection: Children Skipping

Children Skipping
Silhouette of children playing with a skipping rope

Background imageSkipping Collection: Children Skipping / 1900

Children Skipping / 1900
Two girls and a boy skipping underneath a tree

Background imageSkipping Collection: Children Skipping / 1850

Children Skipping / 1850
Girl skipping with her mother holding one end (sitting down) and a friend holding the other

Background imageSkipping Collection: Girl Skipping / 1886

Girl Skipping / 1886
Girl skipping

Background imageSkipping Collection: Little girl in green skipping with a rope

Little girl in green skipping with a rope
A little girl dressed entirely in green, skipping with a rope

Background imageSkipping Collection: Man & Boy / Costume 1827

Man & Boy / Costume 1827
Man: grey D-B overcoat, full skirts, gigot sleeves, hip pockets & beaver fur collar. Boy: quartered cap with pom- pom & Athenienne coat with mother-of-pearl buttons




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"Skipping into Joy: A Timeless Delight" On a sunny postcard, a family of pigs joyfully skips across the green fields, their laughter echoing in the air. In Balham, SW London, girls skip along the vibrant streets with carefree abandon, their skipping ropes swirling through the warm breeze. A young girl with sparkling eyes and an infectious smile gracefully twirls her skipping rope as she dances to her own rhythm. In June 1953, children gather for a thrilling skipping race while onlookers cheer them on with excitement and admiration. Skipping becomes more than just a game; it becomes a symbol of unity and celebration. Even sloths join in on this delightful activity. With surprising agility, they hang from trees and skip from branch to branch amidst lush rainforests. Their slow-paced nature is momentarily forgotten as they embrace the pure bliss of skipping. New Brighton beach and pier witness another magical moment as a girl skips along its sandy shores. The crashing waves provide an enchanting soundtrack to her rhythmic movements. Meanwhile, other girls accompanied by their furry friend share giggles and create lasting memories while playing with their beloved skipping rope. During World War I's victorious moments, Scottish and English soldiers find solace in the company of a French lass who joins them in merriment-filled games of skipping. Boundaries dissolve as laughter unites hearts across nations. In Alciston, East Sussex, Good Friday brings about fierce competition during an exhilarating skipping contest. Laughter fills the air as participants showcase their skills while spectators marvel at their impressive displays of athleticism. A whimsical cartoon hints at espionage or snooping during World War I but even within such serious times, people found solace in simple pleasures like skipping – reminding us that joy can be found even amidst chaos. Through these snapshots captured across time and space emerges one undeniable truth: no matter our age or species or where we come from, a universal language of happiness.