Stick Collection (page 2)

Tarot Card 9 - L Ermite (The Hermit)

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Manus Mcfadden of Dooey, Rossguill (Born 1811) - a photo of an old man sitting on a rock with a walking stick, in a field beside a young boy

John Of God, Saint (1495-1550). Portuguese religious man, founder of the ador de la Order of Charity or of Hospitallers (Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God)

Walking Stick / Stick Insect (Phasm madagascariensis). Madagascar

SNCF poster, Chamonix, France, in summer and winter, offering golf, hockey, mountaineering, skiing and tennis. Date: circa 1948

Lolgorian, Kenya. Siria Msai Manyatta; mass of women with sticks prepared ready to build the magic house

Fasces
The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates which was adopted as their emblem by the Fascists in the 20th century

Silhouette of two men drinking beer
The First Drink of the Day -- silhouette of two men drinking beer, probably in a pub

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Galileo and his daughter Maria Celeste
Galilei Galileo (1564-1642), Italian physicist and astronomer, being guided by his daughter Maria Celeste (1600-1634), a nun

RENOIR: GIRL / HOOP, 1885. Pierre Auguste Renoir: Girl with a Hoop. Canvas, 1885
RENOIR: GIRL/HOOP, 1885. Pierre Auguste Renoir: Girl with a Hoop. Canvas, 1885

POTAWATOMI MEDICINE STICK. Stick containing many recipes for medicinal cures, used by the Potawatomi tribe in Michigan

Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

Nankeen Trousers 1818
Pink striped waistcoat, blue tight fitting double-breasted coat with hip pocket, velvet collar, narrow tails & padded shoulders & top hat, nankeen trousers & black pumps

15th Century Jester
A French court jester, in traditional outfit, with cap and bells, carrying a ninny stick, or jesters wand

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond
1765053 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) in Armour, a Seascape and Battle Beyond, late 1650s (oil on canvas) by English School

Men and women playing pool in a billiards room, 19th century
Fashionable men and women playing pool in a billiards room in the 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph after Jean-Henri Marlet from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

cannibals?
Pavol Stranak

Peaky Blinders "Alfie"
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A Native Australian with his WOOMERA - throwing stick Date: 1891

magnolia mary slankard
Magnolia, Magnolia sprengeri Mary Slankard, Side view of one flower on a bare twig, with others around it

Old farmer with dog in orchard
Farmer, Tom Herring with his old sheepdog in the orchard of his farm Walterstone, Herefordshire Date: circa 1975

The Goose Girl, c1878, (c1915). Artist: Valentine Cameron Prinsep
The Goose Girl, c1878, (c1915). From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Performing bear in a Russian village, 1877. A print from The Illustrated London News, (19 May 1877). Hand-coloured later

Incense sticks burning in Den Ngoc Son, Temple Hanoi
Incense sticks burning in Den Ngoc Son, Temple of the Jade Mountain in Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam

Farmers in grass coats, Japan
Three farmers in grass coats, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

By the Stream
XPG380570 By the Stream by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Paul Verlaine, French poet associated with the Symbolist movement. Seen here in a full-length photograph, wearing top hat, overcoat and scarf, and leaning on a walking stick

Aim for the moon
Maarten Léon

Blind Pew, illustration from Treasure Island, 1911 (colour litho)
1163351 Blind Pew, illustration from Treasure Island, 1911 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duke and Duchess of York - Durham Colliery visit
The Duke and Duchess of York (Later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) - visiting a Durham Colliery on 29th July 1936 - most likely the Glamis Pit at Kibblesworth Colliery

Oedipus and Antigone. Engraving
Oedipus. Hero of Greek mythology. The Delphic oracle predicted that he would kill his father and marry his mother. When they discover the truth

French riding habit 1886
Black or navy cloth, the bodies fastens at the sides at the sides and opens below the waist to show a white waistcoat. 1886

Sea Horses
BAL9295 Sea Horses by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Stockfish or cod hanging to dry, Portuguese production method, Porto de Camara de Lobos, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal

KNOX: ARTILLERY, 1776. The arrival of Colonel Henry Knox in the Continental Army camp besieging Boston, January 1776, with artillery seized at Fort Ticonderoga

A man chops branches down to be put in faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

Ripples in a pond

Fashion for the Moors by Gordon Conway
Suggestion for a slimline country tweed suit, perfect for striding stylishly over moorland on the Glorious Twelfth. Date: c.1930

Tweed Coat 1928
Young man sets out for walk over the moors in a single- breasted tweed overcoat with raglan sleeves & pocket flaps, he also wears a grey fedora hat with black hatband

Molveno, Brenta Dolomites, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Immanuel Kant / Statue
IMMANUEL KANT German philosopher: commemorative statue in Konigsberg Date: 1724 - 1804

Father Christmas stands with his bulging sack in the snow

L is for Lady, illustration from An Alphabet, published by William Heinemann, 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut)
ELB109846 L is for Lady, illustration from An Alphabet, published by William Heinemann, 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks

Musical billiards table for pool (la poule)
Billiards table for pool (la poule) with two cue balls, 1827. Charles Chereaus table played music when a ball was potted in each pocket

The Little Mishap, 1912
CH8177 The Little Mishap, 1912 by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

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"Embracing the Stick: A Journey through Time and Culture" In a world filled with diverse traditions, one common thread unites us all - the stick. From its humble beginnings as a simple tool to its multifaceted roles in various aspects of life, this unassuming object has woven itself into the fabric of our existence. Step back in time to an era when dance crazes swept across nations. "Me and My Girl" taught us how to dance the Lambeth Walk, where sticks became extensions of our limbs, guiding our every move on bustling streets. The rhythm pulsated through Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America as laughter echoed amidst lively gatherings. But they are not limited to dance floors alone; they have also found their place at gaming tables. The Jolly Joker Playing Card reminds us of countless evenings spent strategizing over card games while holding onto that lucky charm - a trusty stick by our side. Artistic expressions often find inspiration from everyday objects. Disraeli's Vanity Fair caricature captures a moment frozen in time when sticks were wielded as symbols of power and authority. Meanwhile, explosions of vibrant colors burst forth from firecrackers during Chinese New Year celebrations in Paris, France, Europe - each spark illuminating the night sky like tiny brushstrokes derived from coal tar. The sea holds tales untold by many but cherished by old sea dogs who navigate treacherous waters with their trusted companion - a sturdy wooden staff that stands tall against crashing waves. Elgar himself found solace in walking with his stick along serene paths where melodies whispered softly among nature's symphony. History unveils fascinating characters like Black John of Tetcott captured forever on canvas by James Northcote (1746-1831), his weathered face etched with wisdom earned through years spent leaning upon his faithful cane.