Wrist Collection (#3)

Prayer beads wrapped round the wrist of a red-robed monk near Mongar. There is a special religious significance in having exactly 108 beads in a string

Advertisement for Mickey Mouse watch, 1933
An early form of character licensing in the form of a watch featuring Walt Disneys world famous character Mickey Mouse. Date: 1933

Woman wearing pillbox hat 1933
Blue and white striped pillbox hat and scarf to match. Available to buy at Debenham and freebody. Date: 1933

Advert for J. C. Vickery luminous & grill-guard watches 1918
Active service wrist watches. Sterling silver high-grade lever wrist watch, with luminous hands and figures. Sterling silver very reliable luminous wrist watch with very detachable grill guard. 1918

Advert for John Pound & Co luggage case 1920
Advertisement John Pound & Co, compressed fibre cabin trunk, covered brown painted flax canvas, ladys purse and wrist bag. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904

Army wrist watch protector advertisement
Advertisement for a practical wrist watch protector for soldiers during the First World War, protecting from the glint on the glass possibly attracting bullets

Hunched elderly woman leaning on a walking stick and holding on to wrist of smiling nurse, side view

Dislocated wrist, X-ray C017 / 7565
Dislocated wrist. X-ray of the wrist of a 16 year old male that has been dislocated

Arm anatomy, artwork C013 / 4583
Arm anatomy. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking up a human arm, showing muscles and tendons (brown and white), bones and ligaments (white), arteries and veins (red and blue)

Watch Repair
A suited man concentrates very hard as he fixes a wrist watch

Human arm bones, shoulder blade, humrus leading to elbow joint, ulna and radius extending to wrist bones, hand and fingers, side view

Mosaic work depicting the Summer Goddess (or Ceres, the Goddess of growing plants) 3rd Century A.D. Tunisia, Carthage, Musee National De Carthage (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

The Man of Sorrows, c1520. Artist: Jan Mostaert
The Man of Sorrows, c1520. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Entombment, 1450s. Artist: Dieric Bouts
The Entombment, 1450s. Christs body is being lowered into the tomb. The group includes the Virgin Mary, holding Christs wrist, and the other three Marys who were present at the Crucifixion

Study, 1716-1718. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Study, 1716-1718. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Direct person-to-person blood transfusion performed at the wrist, 1679. From Tractatio Med. Curiosa de Murto et Occasu Transfusionis Sanguinis by Georg Abraham Mercklin. (Nuremberg, 1679)

Advert for Shoolbreds wristwatch 1915
Shoolbreds service wristwatch, with self closing cover. 1915

Advert for Bensons jewellery and bracelet watches 1889
Selection of novelty jewellery all with lucky moonstones and set with diamonds, and also a variety of womens bracelet wristwatches. All available from Bensons jewelers, Bond Street, London. 1889

Advert for Bensons Christmas jewellery 1889
Novelty jewellery to celebrate the 90 date (1890s) and also a variety of Christmas related theme brooches including holly, mistletoe and ivy, and also a selection of womens bracelet wristwatches

Fashionable ascot frock 1933
Woman wearing a fashionable Ascot frock designed and carried out by The White House of 51 New Bond Street. It is expressed in white organdie, patterned with pastel black

Studio photograph of an Australian VAD patient
Studio photograph of an Australian Sergeant. He is sitting on a small table against a backdrop of a curtained window. His hat is beside him on the table

Advert for Mappin & Webb quality jewellery 1938
Gifts of fine quality jewellery. 1938

Ladies wristwatches with silk and cord straps 1937
A selection of womens wristwatches with silk and cord straps. Products for Army & Navy catalogue. Date: 1937

Ladies gem-set wristlet watches 1937
Ladies diamond cocktail wristwatches, and swiss movement. Products for Army & Navy catalogue. Date: 1937

Ladies cocktail wristlet watches 1902
Decorative ladies cocktail wristlet watches fitted with high grade jewelled gems, lever movement and adjustable silk band, fully guarented, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. 1929

Mens lever movement wristwatches 1929
Gold mens lever wristwatches with circular and rectangle faces, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. Date: 1929

Woman in 1910
Woman wearing a typical edwardian clothing, with merry widow hat and plumes. Date: 1910

Dowsing, Sieur Royer style
Sieur Royers method: he balances the dowsing baguette, or stick, on his wrist. Date: 1693

Advert for Jays smart knitwear for women 1937
Two models wearing made to measure very smart jersey fabric suits. Date: 1937

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths jewellery 1894
A selection of Victorian diamond jewellery. Date: 1894

Advert for Jays spring tailored suits 1937
Model wearing smart tailored suits for spring. Date: 1937

Models wearing travel coats 1937
Models wearing spring tailored coats in two styles, above single breasted in check herringbone tweed for the more slender figure and below pebble effect for the not so silm. Date: 1937

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens clothing 1933
Model wearing smart wraparound checked belted frock and lightweight three quarter length coat. 1933

Womens coats 1937
Two models wearing full length coats. Date: 1937

Model wearing Agnes hat 1937
Posed model wearing spring in Agnes hats, soft navy blue grosgrain beret high off the head, with a peak of blue dotted grosgrain jutting over the forehead and curving to knot behind. Date: 1937

Model wearing tartan skirt and jacket
Model wearing tartan skirt with a black jacket reinforced with matching cape and buttons. Date: 1933

Fashionable furs 1933
Models wearing coat and wrap for winter 1933. Date: 1933

Bracelet wool holder, WW1
Advertisement for a bracelet wool holder, an accessory to aid knitters who were making socks, mufflers and other comforts for soldiers during the First World War. Date: 1915

Advert for The Army wrist watch protector 1916
This protector cover all emergencies. Having your wrist watch in a Army protector means protecting the watch. Keeping out the dust

Advert for Mesh-Guard wristwatch 1918
Protect your wrist watch with a Mesh-Guard. A heavily silver plated guard that sits on top of your watch for protection - an ideal service watch. 1918

Advert for Gamages suggesting gifts for soldiers 1915
Advertisement by the famous Holborn store, Gamages, suggesting gifts for Britains " Blue" and " Khaki" Boys

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens gloves 1935
A selection of wrist gloves: suede simplex fabric, hog skin, reynier quailty seleted French kid gloves, novelty French Chevrette Kid gloves with black patent leather bars

Woman in elegant pinafore frock with sash
A woman in an elegant pinafore frock, in fine navy blue serge with soft black satin for the skirt and sash and sleeves of white spot net drawn to the wrist by bracelets of black satin. Date: 1914

Military luminous watch advertisement, 1915
Advertisement for the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, for their military luminous watch, with an original patent screw case making it secure from dust and damp

Womens dress gloves 1924
Collection of 1920s American slip-on gloves made of cape skin, lambskin and suede. Date: 1924

Advert for John Pound & Co dressing case 1920
Advertisement John Pound & Co brown hide empty dressing case, tobacco pouch and ladys wrist bag. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904

Advert for Brenner Sports - womens clothing 1936
Women wearing navy blue jersey suit, with matching red cuffs, leather belt, hat and wrist gloves. Walking with her black Scottish Terrier. Date: 1936

Advert for D. Bensson wrist watch protector 1916
The simplis wrist watch protector, makes your wrist watch breakproof, guards your watch against any possible injury. No more broken glasses. Available from D. Bensson, regent Street, London

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"The Evolution of the Wrist: From Rolex Precision Watches to Hand Health" In 1937, Rolex introduced their precision watches, revolutionizing wrist timekeeping. A vintage advertisement from 1931 showcases the elegance and sophistication of a Rolex wristwatch. An X-ray image reveals a broken wrist bone (C017 / 7187), highlighting the importance of protecting our wrists. Another captivating advertisement for Rolex wristwatches captures attention with its timeless design and functionality. The groundbreaking advert for the waterproof Rolex Oyster wristwatch in 1930 showcased its durability and reliability. Conceptual artwork portrays joint pain, reminding us to take care of our wrists and seek relief when needed. Artwork depicting body pain serves as a reminder that even small discomforts in our they can impact daily life significantly. Detailed diagrams illustrating the bones of hand and arm emphasize the complexity and fragility of this vital joint area. Stamp machines from the 1960s marked an era where people transitioned from pocket watches to convenient wristwatches on their wrists. A nostalgic advert for Terry's exerciser for men in 1939 highlights how individuals sought ways to strengthen their hands and wrists during that time. Whether it's appreciating iconic watch designs or understanding hand health, we must recognize the significance of our wrists – both as functional joints and fashion statements throughout history.