Twins Collection (#7)

Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas)
988762 Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); 28x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Castor and Pollux; Castor et Pollux. Roger de la Fresnaye (1885-1925)

The mannequins Ippy and Gertie at Hirsch, Amsterdam, c. 1915-17 (oil on canvas)
6268069 The mannequins Ippy and Gertie at Hirsch, Amsterdam, c.1915-17 (oil on canvas) by Israels, Isaac (1865-1934); 123x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sleeping beauties, two babies asleep (photo)
5996755 Sleeping beauties, two babies asleep (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping beauties, two babies asleep)

The Ralli Sisters - The Ruthven Twins in Shake Your Feet
Well-known socialites, the Ruthven twins, aka the Hon. Alison and the Hon. Margaret Ruthven, who briefly took the stage as the Ralli Twins in the 1920s

Portrait of Ruthven twins by Cowper arriving at RA
Portrait of society twin sisters, Alison and Margaret Hore-Ruthven, daughters of Lord and Lady Ruthven, by F. Cadogan Cowper arriving at Burlington House for the Royal Academy summer exhibition in

Chang and Eng Bunker, the original Siamese Twins, joined at the chest, playing badminton. circa 1829

Dolly Sisters on front cover of the Sketch 1921
The Dolly Sisters photographed in their costumes for the new pantomime " The Babes in the Wood" by C B Cochran. The Dolly Sisters enjoyed immense success in London

Photograph of the dolly sisters in fluffy white costumes for their Pony Trot. Until the end of the League of Notions revue

She-wolf of the Capitol, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438585 She-wolf of the Capitol, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph)
884523 The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Dromio of Ephesus (gravure)
667659 Dromio of Ephesus (gravure) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dromio of Ephesus)

Interior of an attic red-figure cup depicting Apollo and Artemis, c. 495-490 BC (pottery)
XIR161017 Interior of an attic red-figure cup depicting Apollo and Artemis, c.495-490 BC (pottery) by Brygos Painter (c.500-475 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Back of a mirror depicting the Dioscuri, found at the necropolis of Santa Caterina (engraved bronze)
ALF189999 Back of a mirror depicting the Dioscuri, found at the necropolis of Santa Caterina (engraved bronze) by Etruscan; Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell Umbria, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; Alinari

Constellation of Gemini with Canis Minor, plate 13 from Atlas Coelestis
STC182242 Constellation of Gemini with Canis Minor, plate 13 from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1710), published 1729 (hand coloured engraving) by Thornhill

The Travelling Companions, 1862 (oil on canvas)
BIR7857 The Travelling Companions, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Egg, Augustus Leopold (1816-c.1863); 65.3x78.7 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Billy Wells and the Eclair Twins, London, 1919 Date: 1919

Cover of Dancing Times featuring the Elca Sisters
Cover of Dancing Times from October 1925 featuring the Danish twins the Elca Sisters dancing at the London Coliseum Date: 1925

Distracting twin babies sitting for a family photograph
A mother is sat having a portrait captured with her twin babies. Numerous people are stood behind the photographer attempting to maintain the babies attention looking in their direction

The Path of the Sun through the stars on the night of the 4th July 1442, detail of Gemini and Cancer
ALI234516 The Path of the Sun through the stars on the night of the 4th July 1442, detail of Gemini and Cancer, from the soffit above the altar, c.1430 (fresco) (detail of 85088) by Pesello

Ms 19 May: Gemini and a man hunting, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum)
XIR187881 Ms 19 May: Gemini and a man hunting, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Thai man and Indian woman
Portrait and profile of one of the famous Siamese Twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, aged 25, and Indian woman of Calcutta, aged 22, wearing nose ring and jewelry

Statuette of a mother goddess breastfeeding two children (white terracotta)
XMN224969 Statuette of a mother goddess breastfeeding two children (white terracotta) by Gallo-Roman (3rd century); height: 15.7 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; eMusee de Picardie

Siamese girls, Elsbeth and Elisabethen (woodcut & w / c) (b / w photo)
XIR287595 Siamese girls, Elsbeth and Elisabethen (woodcut & w/c) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); 253x179 cm; Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

The Twins (chromolitho)
733424 The Twins (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Twins.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Flyer advertising "Yale Naught-ical Almanac for 1873 Out at Half-past One", pub
3737179 Flyer advertising " Yale Naught-ical Almanac for 1873 Out at Half-past One", pub.1873 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); The Stapleton Collection; American

Castor and Pollux (engraving)
3480590 Castor and Pollux (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

A Victorian greeting card of a nurse holding newly born twins while a horrified father is
3603686 A Victorian greeting card of a nurse holding newly born twins while a horrified father is looking round a door, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Topsy Turvy (colour litho)
3642832 Topsy Turvy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Topsy Turvy. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Dinah.); © Look and Learn

Twins in their mothers womb (engraving)
3097125 Twins in their mothers womb (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twins in their mothers womb)

The Biddenden Cake (engraving)
2808001 The Biddenden Cake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Biddenden Cake)

Twin sisters in matching headscarves, coats and skirts c. 1930s

The Political Siamese Twins, The Offspring of Chicago Miscegenation, 1864 (litho)
1078651 The Political Siamese Twins, The Offspring of Chicago Miscegenation, 1864 (litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

The Home & Colonial Twins
A picture postcard advertising Home & Colonial products. Date: circa 1925

Twins, Betty & Beth Dodge
The Dodge Twins, from America, performing in a new musical called Oh Kay!, at His Majestys Theatre. 1927

Lewiston Chalets, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
Lewiston Chalets and Twins, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. Date: circa 1920

Signs Of The Zodiac, Gemini, 1886 (stained glass)
3475482 Signs Of The Zodiac, Gemini, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK; (add.info.: Shrigley & Hunt); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

In the beginning... (colour litho)
3641681 In the beginning... (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the beginning... Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hamilton Sisters with Cat, 1825 (oil on canvas)
3359375 Hamilton Sisters with Cat, 1825 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Yama and Yami, c. 1700 (mineral pigments and gold on cotton cloth)
3588499 Yama and Yami, c.1700 (mineral pigments and gold on cotton cloth) by Tibetan School, (17th century); 240x148 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; Tibetan, out of copyright

Greetings card, twin babies howling (chromolitho)
729805 Greetings card, twin babies howling (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings card)

Esau Sells His Birthright to Jacob (chromolitho)
734830 Esau Sells His Birthright to Jacob (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esau Sells His Birthright to Jacob)

Smoking Man trying to pacify babies, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730717 Smoking Man trying to pacify babies, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoking Man trying to pacify babies)

The Siamese Youths (aged 18), a new exhibit at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving)
585766 The Siamese Youths (aged 18), a new exhibit at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siamese Youths (aged 18)

Castor and Pollux or Orestes and Pylades, group from San Ildefonso (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI164865 Castor and Pollux or Orestes and Pylades, group from San Ildefonso (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); height: 161 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Alinari

Ms 1595 Romulus and Remus being suckled by a wolf, from Dicta et Facta Memorabilia
BMR221526 Ms 1595 Romulus and Remus being suckled by a wolf, from Dicta et Facta Memorabilia, c.1475 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

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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.