Thumb Collection (page 10)

Artists palette with paint, brushes and yellow rose
An artists palette with blobs of different coloured paint, two paintbrushes, and a yellow rose

General Tom Thumb as Frederick the Great, 1845
Engraving showing General Tom Thumb, real name Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), dressed as Frederick the Great of Russia in London, 1845. Stratton was an American midget showman who was in P.T

Hop O my Thumb
The Ogre is tricked into slitting the throats of his seven daughters

Tom Thumb / Pony Carriage
The stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton - pictures here with miniture carriage and attendants. Achieved great fame under circus pioneer P T Barnum. Grew to 3ft 4 inches

Tom Thumb Cash Register
The handsome " Tom Thumb" cash register is priced at twenty- one pounds and ten shillings

Tom Thumb Escapes Mouth
He escapes from the millers mouth

Tom Thumb is Born
The birth of Tom Thumb : his parents are surprised at his diminutive size, unaware of the fairies on their doorstep

Tom Thumb and Cherries
He scares a peasant who discovers him in a bag of cherry stones

Tom Thumb and Furmenty
He falls by accident into the Kings bowl of hot frumenty (a kind of wheat porridge flavoured with cinnamon etc)

Tom Thumb and Butterfly
He entertains the court when he rides on the back of a butterfly

Phineas Taylor Barnum
PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM American showman - opened museum of curios, exhibited Tom Thumb and imported Jumbo

I had a Little Husband
I had a little husband, no bigger than my thumb; I put him in a pint pot and there I bid him drum

Bronze Thumb sculpture, La Defense, Paris, France, Europe

a Thumb print
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Gorilla - baby animal sucking thumb, distribution - central Africa, Congo, Zaire, Rwanda
USH-3740 Gorilla - baby animal sucking thumb, distribution central Africa, Congo, Zaire, Rwanda Gorilla gorilla Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Borneo Orangutan - hand. Camp Leaky, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo, Indonesia
MAR-58 Borneo Orangutan - hand. Camp Leaky, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo, Indonesia Pongo pygmaeus Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Statue of river goddess Jamuna, Mul Chowk courtyard, Durbar Square, Patan, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Cling reflex. Foot of a 2-month-old baby boy that is trying to grip a thumb. This automatic response occurs for about the first 4 months of life in the hands and feet, helping to prevent falls

Tom Thumb & Lavinia Wed
TOM THUMB and LAVINIA WARREN on their wedding day

Tom Thumb Wedding Group
TOM THUMB and LAVINIA WARREN on their wedding day, with their best man G W M Nutt and bridesmaid Minnie Warren who were themselves to marry

Little Jack Horner 1818
Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner Eating a Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pull d out a

Girl in Lacy Frock 1870S
Little girl wears a broderie Anglaise frock with vandyked falling tucker & hem & large bows on the shouders. Also short white socks & shoes with ankle straps. Hair cut short

Jack Horner (Greenaway)
Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, eating a Christmas pie; he put in his thumb and pulled out a plum and said, Oh, what a good boy am I !

Gossip about Fairies 28
Tom Thumb - hero of a 16th century nursery tale - is provided with a horse upon which he can perform knightly deeds

Gossip about Fairies 27
Tomb Thumb - hero of a 16th century nursery tale - is on the verge of becoming a giants breakfast, but fortunately succeeds in avoiding this fate

Gossip about Fairies 26
Tomb Thumb - hero of a 16th century nursery tale - encounters a cow, whose lunch he almost becomes

Gossip about Fairies 25
The original Tomb Thumb - hero of a 16th century nursery tale - was fortunate to have a fairy godmother, who protected him from the consequences of being vertically disadvantaged

Tom Thumb and Giant
He is deposited by a raven on the walls of Old Grumbo the giants castle

Swedish Baby in Cradle
A Swedish baby girl is sucking her thumb in a cradle hanging from the ceiling. She wears a little red cap

Giant Orge Falls Asleep
The Giant Ogre falls asleep, Hop o Thumb, pulls off the Seven League Boots whilst his Brothers run away

The Giant Ogre Asleep
Hop O My Thumb succeeds in pulling off one of the giant ogres Seven League Boots while he is sleeping

Tom Thumb / Queen Victoria
General Tom Thumb (real name: Charles Sherwood Stratton) is presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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"Unlocking the Secrets of the Thumb: A Journey through Hand Anatomy and Symbolism" Discovering the intricate lines etched on a palmistry map of the hand, we unravel the mysteries hidden within our own grasp. Like a selection of fish swimming in an ocean, each thumb possesses its unique story to tell. Just like Tom Thumb's enchanting adventure with a butterfly, our thumbs guide us through life's twists and turns, and are more than just bones; they are diagrams of strength and dexterity that allow us to accomplish remarkable feats. In Hoffmann's tale "Suck-A-Thumb, " we learn about consequences as dire as those faced by little Conrad when he defied his mother's warning. Similarly, our thumbs remind us to be cautious with their power. From Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park, where West Thumb Geyser Basin meets Yellowstone Lake’s shore, nature showcases its grandeur alongside our humble thumbs. X-ray images reveal healthy human hands functioning harmoniously – a testament to their resilience. Gulliver in Lilliput experienced firsthand how size can alter perspective. Our thumbs may seem small compared to giants like Lavinia Warren Bumpus or Jack Horner (Anderson), but they possess immeasurable significance in our daily lives. A close-up view of Ganga’s hand reminds us that even deities have hands similar to ours – emphasizing unity between humans and divine beings. Our thumbs connect us all regardless of stature or belief systems. Let your imagination run wild as you explore these captivating hints surrounding the thumb. From ancient palmistry maps to tales from folklore and literature, this tiny appendage holds immense power within its grasp - unlocking secrets both physical and symbolic for those who dare delve deeper into its wonders.