Stool Collection (page 5)

Two women milking cows in a field, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800s
A stereoscopic view of two women milking cows in a field in the St Just in Penwith area. Three farm buildings are in the background. It is possible that the cows being milked are Welsh Blacks

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Friends gathering Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Portrait of an elderly man mending a sail; the man is seated on a straw-covered stool, through which one can see a doorway in the background Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

Stereoscopic photography showing two little girls dressed as shoemakers. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Portrait of a painter in his studio France. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The painter Georges -Jules -Victor Clairin (1843-1919) in his study France. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Painter Desaille in his Studio France. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Painter Toulot in his Studio France. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Etienne Prosper Berne-Bellecourt in his Studio France. Date of Photograph:1898 ca

Portrait of the painter Lepualle: sheet of eight uncut cartes de visite France Paris. Date of Photograph:1860-1865 ca

Studio of the painter Edoardo Gelli at Via Marsilio Ficino n. 10. Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1885

Inside the studio of the painter Tito Conti in Viale Principe Eugenio n. 18 (today Viale Antonio Gramsci) in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1885

Portrait of a young shepherd Lazio. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

A Hungarian lady portrayed while she is painting an amphora with floral motifs; beside, on a small bench, the brushes and the glasses with the colours. Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

A man and three ladies, in Hungarian traditional dresses, interwine garlands of peppers; sitting on a mat, close to a lady, a child; in the foreground, a dog. Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

Male portrait in traditional Swiss dress Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Costumes of Naples. Portrait of two men and a boy, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Costumes of Naples. Portrait of two children eating a plate of spaghetti with their hands, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Costumes of Naples. Portrait of a group, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902 ca

The painter Lhermitte Lon (1844-1925), while working on the Marne sidebank, not far away from his property, about 1914-1915, France France. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

An internal courtyard of a moorish palace Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930

Company employee seated at the desk in his office Italy. Date of Photograph:1920

Group of people inside a chemical laboratory Europe. Date of Photograph:1910-1930

Portrait of two young women on a terrace in Pitigliano Pitigliano. Date of Photograph:16/09/1930

Portrait of a group on a terrace in Pitigliano Pitigliano. Date of Photograph:16/09/1930

The blue hall of the Castle of Herrenchiemsee placed in the isle of Herreninsel in Bavaria, Germany. Germany Herrenchiemsee Castle Hall Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Portrait of a seated "Tattoo" man tattooing himself Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Portrait of a young woman in an elegant white dress Trieste. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

One of the rooms of Palazzo Doria in Genoa, with a great vault decorated with painting and stuccoes. Rich furniture, including a table and a consolle, as well as a fireplace

A corner with a sleeper sofa in Villa Benco, Trieste Trieste Villa Benco. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The Dream of St. Ursula, by Carpaccio, detail of the Legend of St. Ursula Venice Gallerie dell'Accademia Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Portrait of an elegant lady reading a letter Italy. Date of Photograph:1895-1900

Portrait of a lady wearing an elegant hat with a feather Italy. Date of Photograph:1895-1900

Painting of the supper in Emmaus, probably by Giovanni Bellini. At the center of the painting Christ, seated at table with four men including two disciples, blesses the bread

Portrait of a lady in day clothing Italy. Date of Photograph:1895-1900

Full-length portrait of a little boy. He is elegantly dressed and nonchalantly leans against a chair. He has a straw hat in his left hand. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Half-length portrait of a lady with child. The woman is elegantly dressed and holds the girl who is standing on a stool. Date of Photograph:10/09/1911

Young woman posing next to a piano Italy. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Meal during a fox hunt at Acqua Santa, Rome Rome Acqua Santa. Date of Photograph:21/12/1903

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Portrait of an old man sleeping on a stool Italy. Date of Photograph:04/10/1961

Students from the Accademia di Belle Arti painting a model. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Some uniformed soldiers of Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Italy's Army, as they pose next to two cannons Turin. Date of Photograph:1861

Portrait of grup of Italian Army's soldiers Italy. Date of Photograph:1853

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"From Long Trails to Quick Lunches: The Stool's Story Unveiled" Step back in time as we embark on a journey through various eras and places, all centered around the humble stool. Picture yourself at Paddington Station in 1936, indulging in a quick lunch or snack bar experience while perched on a sturdy stool. Transporting ourselves further into history, let us visit Cornwall in the early 1900s. A Milkmaid gracefully balances her pail atop a wooden stool as she tends to her daily chores, embodying simplicity and tradition. Now imagine the roaring twenties, where a flapper girl exudes confidence and style while sitting at a cocktail bar. Her elegant posture accentuated by the sleek lines of the stool beneath her adds an air of sophistication to this vibrant era. Transitioning from glamour to tranquility, we encounter Zen priest Ikkyu Osho meditating upon his wooden stool. In silence and stillness, he finds enlightenment amidst chaos—a testament to the power of minimalism. Our journey takes us next to Berlin's Adlon Hotel—an epitome of luxury—where patrons gather around an opulent bar adorned with plush stools. Here conversations flow freely as drinks are savored within this grand setting that has witnessed countless stories unfold. As we move forward through time again, we find ourselves drawn towards artistic expression. "Come to the Show, " whispers an inviting caption alongside images capturing dancers swaying rhythmically on stools during Poodle Polka performances—a delightful fusion of music and movement. Curiosity leads us now towards Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex—a martello tower turned unconventional bar where visitors perch themselves upon unique stools inside its historic walls. This juxtaposition between old-world charm and modernity creates an unforgettable ambiance for those seeking something extraordinary.