Stiff Collection (#2)

Right wrong passions Allegorical representation
Right and wrong passions, Allegorical representation with a man who has let the wrong putti enter the room, symbolizing negative passions

Elephant foot yam or whitespot giant arum or stink lily (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius)
Illustration of a Elephant foot yam or whitespot giant arum or stink lily (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius)

Hypnotised subject in a state of catalepsy, 1891. An Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley gave a demonstration of hypnosis using the methods of French neurologist Jean Martin Charcot

Advert for Debenham & Freebody blouses 1915
Handmade blouses in white linen or muslin, with stiff collar and cuffs. 1915

Cartoon, Things not to do in wartime, WW1
Cartoon, Things not to do in wartime. A man says that if planes fly over his house again tonight, he won t be looking out of the window. Why, did you get bombed? No, I got a stiff neck. Date: 1917

Planting Potatoes
An old male farm worker, plants potatoes from the sack over his shoulder in the Wirral, Cheshire. Back- breaking work, especially in heavy, stiff clay soil. Date: 1950s

Englishman 1610
His doublet is stiff but his breeches are loose; his collar is plain but he wears ribbons at his knees. Lace cuffs add an extra touch of luxury... Date: circa 1610

Stiff by H. M. Bateman, WW1 cartoon
Hilarious sequential cartoon by H. M. Bateman showing a French soldier unable to move the crank on the front of an officers car

Partnachklamm (gorge of creek Partnach) near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany
Partnachklamm near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany during winter. Frozen waterfall seen from behind with light shining through the ice. Bavaria, Germany

Biomedical illustration of rigid endoscope

Self portrait
XJL86555 Self portrait by Orrente, Pedro (1588-1645); 45x36 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenie (1566-1633) 1579 (oil on canvas)
XIR62174 The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenie (1566-1633) 1579 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); 116x102 cm; Prado, Madrid

Justine Dieuhl, c. 1891 (oil on card)
XIR30612 Justine Dieuhl, c.1891 (oil on card) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 74x58 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

William Lowndes (1652-1724), Auditor of His Majestys Court of Exchequer, 1771
XYC146045 William Lowndes (1652-1724), Auditor of His Majestys Court of Exchequer, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 126.8x102 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Portrait of an old woman with wide stiff pleated collar and cap diadem, Pieter Louw, 1743-1800

Men of War in a Stiff Breeze Signed lower left on flotsam with monogram: JB"
Men of War in a Stiff Breeze Signed lower left on flotsam with monogram: " JB", Jan Theunisz Blankerhoff, 1628 -1669, Dutch

Chimpanzee standing on concrete surface painted in stripes, (B&W)

Orang-utan standing on steps, raising hands with stick, (B&W)

Chimpanzee standing on steps, scratching head, (B&W)

Poodle standing erect on stool, begging (B&W)

Senior man in full suit smiling, (B&W), portrait

Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front say goodbye to their loved ones at the railway station. Date: circa 1915

Edwin Henry Lemare - English organist and composer
Edwin Henry Lemare (1865-1934) - English organist and composer. Treated church services in London as concerts - left for a US Tour in 1900 and remained there for the rest of his life. Date: circa 1905

A Brother and Sister posing with their pet dog
A Brother and Sister pose for a studio portrait photograph with their pet dog. Date: circa 1909

Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Polar Explorer
Scott of the Antarctic. Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) - who lost his life in an ill-fated race to be the first person to reach the South Pole. Date: circa 1907

France - Le Havre - Return of a fishing boat
France - Le Havre - Return of a lugger fishing boat into harbour on a stiff breeze. Date: circa 1910s

Different approaches to personal slights
" You Engleeshe you do not fight ze duel. Vat d you do ven you air insult?" " Oh, we write to the newspaper." Date: 1895

Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriend
Taking a Hot Return - cricket analogy used on a humorous(ish?) postcard showing a girl upset after receiving a harsh retort from her beau. Date: 1908

Earl of Minto
Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto (1845-1914) - Governor-General of Canada (1898-1904) and Viceroy Governor-General of India (1905-1910)

Beaten egg white in stainless steel mixer in kitchen setting, showing stiffness of the egg whites credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Picture No. 10853682
White-headed stiff-tailed DUCK - male (Oxqura leucocephola ) Date:

Businessmen In Havana
Havana, Cuba: c. 1927. The presidents of the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey and the Fidlity Union Trust Company of Newark enjoy themselves at the National Hotel in Cuba

Making a meringue gateau, mixing caster sugar with egg whites

Using an electric hand mixer to whisk egg whites in a bowl

Certhia familiaris, Eurasian treecreeper
Plate 145 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Feeding pigeons before St Marks Basilica, Venice, Italy Date: circa 1910s

When we went out with grandmamma - Mamma said, for a treat - oh dear, how stiff we had to walk as we went down the street ! 1885

Porcelain hand. This image could represent diseases that cause loss of mobility, such as arthritis, or that make the bones brittle, such as osteoporosis

Fused knee joint, X-ray
Fused knee joint. Coloured X-ray of a knee joint showing fusion of the bones. The femur (thigh bone, top) is touching the tibia (shin bone, lower right), and the bones have grown together

King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) here as a young man. Impeccably dressed in a wonderful (nautical) outfit of starched collar, reefer jacket and peaked naval hat

Lear / Nonsense / Cromer
There was an Old Person of Cromer, who stood on one leg to read Homer; When he found he grew stiff, he jumped over the cliff, which concluded that Person of Cromer

The Wapping Concert
A satire on Madame Mara, a concert singer. She sang at the Handel Commemoration in Westminster Abbey in 1784 and 1785. She had rickets in her childhood - hence Le Genou Inflexible

Opera Dress 1859
Green silk dress worn with a fichu Antoinette; grey dress with tablier of black lace; striped mantle / shawl. Hair arranged in stiff curls & chignons adorned with flowers

Costume / Photo by Sparham
A man in a suit of dark coloured lounging jacket & waistcoat, lighter coloured trousers, stiff collar & necktie & bowler hat. His watch chain is also visible

Costume / Girl C. 1890
Older girl in a tight fitting woollen dress, high necked front buttoning bodice, long sleeves with fullness & pleating at the shoulder & broderie Anglaise jabot

Social / Theatregoers 1890
Some very stiff-necked theatregoers in the box at a London theatre

Costume / Day Outfit
Formal dress clothes for a daytime function: a braid trimmed morning coat - the Mayfair, narrow grey striped trousers, spats, stiff collar & tie, gloves, cane & top hat

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"Stiff: A Captivating Collection of Contrasts and Characters" Step into a world where the concept of "stiff" takes on various forms, from prison cells to elegant portraits. Witness the intriguing stories that unfold within each frame, capturing moments frozen in time. In one corner, we find a convict confined within the four walls of his prison cell, turning a hand-crank with determination. The sweat on his brow tells tales of resilience and hope for redemption. Next to him stands Bunny Roger, an enigmatic figure whose presence exudes both mystery and charm. His piercing gaze invites us to delve deeper into his untold narrative. Moving along, we encounter Charlemont V Driscoll, a name that resonates with authority and power. An oil painting captures this general officer's stern countenance as he commands respect with every brushstroke. Contrasting this seriousness is a poodle standing erect on a stool, begging for attention. Its black-and-white image evokes nostalgia while reminding us that even in simplicity lies undeniable cuteness. The Tea Party of 1916 transports us back in time to an era filled with elegance and refinement. Oil strokes depict delicate teacups clinking amidst conversations whispered behind gloved hands - an exquisite tableau frozen forever. Gaston and his Sister emerge from another canvas; their eyes brimming with sibling affection yet harboring secrets only they share. The vibrant colors bring forth emotions hidden beneath layers of paint. A monochromatic photograph reveals boots off - perhaps symbolizing liberation or vulnerability? It leaves room for interpretation as viewers ponder its significance within their own lives. Robert Stirton JP gazes at us through centuries past; his painted visage reflecting wisdom acquired over years spent serving justice. A reminder that history shapes our present paths more than we realize. A woman adorned in a Black Hat and Raspberry Pink Costume captivates our attention next - her pastel portrait radiating confidence and individuality.