Twins Collection (#16)

Leda and the Swan, c1504-1506. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Leda and the Swan, c1504-1506, from the collection of Franz Koenigs, Haarlem, Netherlands; middle: Leda and the Swan, c1504-1506, from the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth

Roman relief, Kleobis and Biton draw their mother by chariot, c1st-3rd century. Small terracotta altar. National Archaeological Museum, Rome

Roman altar showing Romulus and Remus, 3rd century
Roman altar showing Romulus, Remus, and the wolf. From near the Square of Corporations in Ostia, Romes sea-port, 3rd century

An Etruscan statue, The Capitoline Wolf
The Capitoline Wolf, an Etruscan bronze of the wolf with Romulus and Remus. from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome

Etruscan grave-slab showing a man being suckled by a beast, 5th century
Detail of an Etruscan grave-slab showing a man being suckled by a beast, a predecessor to the Romulus and Remus legends, 5th century

Romulus and Remus suckling from the she-wolf. Detail from a marble monument to the twin founders of Rome, who according to legend were abandoned in the wild and raised by a she-wolf

Romulus and Remus, c500 BC. Bronze of the legendary twin founders of Rome being suckled by the she-wolf. From the Museo Capitolino, Rome

Cleobis and Biton pull their mothers chariot, c6th century BC

Statue of the wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, from the founding myth of Rome

Rival Rogues, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Rival Rogues, 1880. Mr Punch faces the twin candidates for the Conservative and Liberal Parties. This is in relation to the first Election Commission following the 1880 General Election which opened

Our Siamese Twins, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Our Siamese Twins, 1869. Mr Gladstone was the new Prime Minister following 1868s late General Election. One of his first acts was to start preparing for the disestablishment of the Irish Church

Paal Rocky, 1951 Date: 1951

The Rocky Twins in Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

The Rocky Twins and their mother c. 1912 Date: circa 1912

The Rocky Twins, c. mid 1920s Date: circa mid 1920s

A portrait of Paal Rocky c. 1930s
A portrait of Paal Rocky c.1930s Date: circa 1930s

The mother of the Rocky Twins
Gundrun Roschberg, the mother of the Rocky Twins Date: circa 1910

A portrait of Leif Rocky c. 1920s Date: circa 1920s

The man who won the lottery... I have arrived"
The man who won the lottery... " I have arrived" and the ladies swarm around delighted! Date: circa 1908

Alison Hore-Ruthven, John Barran by Yevonde
The Hon. Alison Hore-Ruthven (Mrs John Barran), one half of the famous Ruthven twins, pictured with her husband John Barran. Date: 1929

Jan Kubelik, Czec Musician with his wife and twin daughters
Jan Kubelik (1880-1940) - Czech violinist and composer, pictured with his wife and twins Date: 1907

Paal Roschberg in the film Es Leuchten due Sterne, 1938, Berlin Date: 1938

The Rocky Twins in 1928, Paris, taken whilst appearing at the Casino de Paris in Les Ailes de Paris (1927) Date: 1927

The Rocky Twins and Mona Lee, Paris and Scandinavia, 1931 Date: 1931

The Jungman Sisters as Gemini
Teresa (Baby) Jungman and her sister Zita, posing as the Gemini sign of the Zodiac. The costumes were part of a The Signs of the Zodiac pageant organised by Mrs Robin D Erlanger at the Park Lane

Home Sweet Home - A Young wife invites her family to stay
Home Sweet Home - A pretty young wife invites her family (Ma, Pa and Sister Gertie - from Scotland)to stay, to the alarm of her careworn older husband, already holding the babies! Date: circa 1905

A Sleepy Pear by Lawson Wood
A pair of adorable baby orang utans snuggle up together for a snooze under an orange blanket, a nibbled pear cast to one side. Date: 1932

Gina Palerme and the Rocky Twins Date: 1930

Sacellum. Altar. Ostia Antica
Ostia Antica. Sacellum. Altar of the Twins. Relief depicting Cupid carrying the chariot of Mars. Italy

Freak Birth / Early C16
Twins born with additonal limbs, Germany. Date: early 16th century

Siamese Twins / C18Th
Siamese twins sharing one set of legs. Date: 18th century

Radica & Doodica
Siamese twins Radica and Doodica, born in Nowapora, a province of Orissa, south of Calcutta Date: 1892

Siamese Twins / Munster
Siamese twins joined at the head Date: 15th century

Eng and Chang, Siamese twins, with their autographs
Eng and Chang (circa 1814-1874), Siamese twins at the age of 19, with their autographs. Date: circa 1833

Advertisement for Saxone Shoes
Sax and Sis, the Saxone twins, both have the same original idea for their (shared) birthday - a super pair of Saxone Shoes ! Date: 1930s

Where Is William? by Charles Windermere
Promotional postcard for Where Is William? By Charles Windermere. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Worthing, 21st June 1906 and Grand Theatre, Fulham, 11th April 1910

Pair of French twins strolling downing a cobbled street in Northern France Date: circa late 1940s

Man, woman and twin babies on a greetings card
Man, woman (nanny or midwife) and twin babies on a greetings card. Date: early 1900s

The Dodge Twins in the cabaret show Supper Time, London (192
The American dancing act of the Dodge Twins (1926) in CB Cochrans cabaret show Supper Time at the Trocadero Date: 1927

Book cover design, The Twins by Cecil Aldin, showing two cute terrier puppies with green bows. Date: 1910

Four boys on a wall, with washing, Balham, SW London
Four boys on top of a brick wall with a washing line above them, on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Cessna UC-78B-designated UC for Utility Cargo, these light twins often doubles as instrument trainers

Sicily - Temple of Castor and Pollux, Girgenti
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of the Temple of Castor and Pollux ruins. A modern reconstruction from the early 19th Century and built using pieces from various other temples

Chinese twins, San Francisco, California, USA
Chinese twins, Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA. They were born on the day of the earthquake, 18 April 1906. Date: circa 1910

Woman on War Service Twins. A woman sits holding twin babies and wearing an On War Service badge, captioned, Every picture tells a story. Date: circa 1917

Ciro pearls advertisement with Dolly Sisters
Advertisement for Ciro Pearls featuring the Dolly sisters wearing the fancy-dress costume representing Ciro Pearls in which they gained First Prize at the Warriors Day Ball, Covent Garden. Date: 1921

The Dolly Sisters
The famous Dolly Sisters, two of the most popular dancers in New York, pictured in 1916. Born in Hungary, twins Rosika and Jansci Deutsch emigrated to the United States where they perfected a

Jean and Marjorie Montagu-Douglas-Scott by Mme Yevonde
Jean and Marjorie Montagu-Douglas-Scott by Madame Yevonde. Jeanetta Ruth (1906-1997) and Marjorie Katherine (1906-1994) were the twin daughters of Lord George Montagu-Douglas-Scott. Date: 1932

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"Twins: A Fascinating World of Mirrored Souls and Shared Bonds" Step into the enchanting realm of twins, where duality reigns supreme. From Louis Wain's captivating artwork "Twins by Louis Wain, " to the mesmerizing "After the Bath, 1890 (oil on canvas), " we are drawn into a world where two souls intertwine in perfect harmony. Delve deeper into history and discover the intriguing story behind The Dolly Sisters through an evocative photograph. These glamorous siblings captivated audiences with their charm and talent, leaving an indelible mark on entertainment history. At Eton College, witness how even aristocratic families couldn't resist the allure of twins. The Earl of Dudley's sons puzzled their master in Berkshire Eton, showcasing that even within privilege, twins possess an uncanny ability to surprise and astonish. Travel further back in time as we explore connections between royal families such as The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royals. They have long been entwined with tales of nobility and regality; they embody a unique bond that transcends ordinary kinship. In Peter Greenaway's film "A Zed & Two Noughts (1985), " experience a thought-provoking narrative that delves deep into themes surrounding identity, mortality, and symmetry - all intricately woven around twin protagonists who navigate life's complexities together. The Rocky Twins take center stage dressed in drag as the iconic Dolly Sisters once more – this time capturing hearts in Paris. Their transformative power showcases how they are seamlessly slip into different roles while maintaining their unbreakable connection. Gemini – a zodiac sign synonymous with duality – perfectly encapsulates the essence of these extraordinary individuals. Like celestial mirrors reflecting one another’s strengths and weaknesses, Gemini twins radiate charisma wherever they go. Witness yet another transformation as The Rocky Twins don sailor attire for an unforgettable performance.