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Measure for Measure. Published by William Cole
The warlike spirit of the Japanese youth, Tokyo, Japan, 1896. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodThe warlike spirit of the Japanese youth, Tokyo, Japan, 1896. Schoolboys fencing with wooden sticks. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Algerian woman, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire
George Donald, Scottish shepherd, Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. George Donald would bring a flock of sheep down from Aberdeen to graze in Hyde Park
Hercules, c1500, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerHercules, c1500, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Judge Thumb or Sticks of a Lawful Size for Family Discipline, 1782. A judge says: Heres amusement for married Gentlemen or, a Specific for a Scolding Wife; Who buys of me
Game of polo, 1888. Artist: Stanley L WoodGame of polo, 1888
Charles James Fox, 18th-19th century British Whig politician, c1905. Fox (1749-1806) was Britains first Foreign Secretary
Human Quintain contest, (1833). The contest between two figures depends upon the breaking of the stick which both hold on to, or is a struggle to overthrow each other
French Costume, (1885). A womans elaborate and heavy hairstyle is held up with a stick by her black servant. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789
Fair Parade, (1885). Artist: GillotFair Parade, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Artist: Charles Nicolas CochinThe Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Rodeo, South America, 1877. The Annual Rodeo, or Separation from the General Flock of the Llamas, Belonging to Different Proprietors
Shepherd of Alava, Spain, 1886
Alpine hunters on Mont Blanc, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 4th August 1901
Destroying the grasshopper, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 4th August 1901
Worship in Russia, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th July 1903
Meeting in favour of Boers disturbed by the anti-nationalists, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniMeeting in favour of Boers disturbed by the anti-nationalists, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th January 1900
Cholera in Russia, the troubles in Astrakhan, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerCholera in Russia, the troubles in Astrakhan, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th August 1892
The locust plague, Algeria, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerThe locust plague, Algeria, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 4th July 1891
The riot in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerThe riot in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 11th July 1891
Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Capitaine, 1814 Artist: Eugene TiteuxHistoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1
Cheese manufacture, 1390-1400. A woman waves a stick at a dog drinking the whey from some freshly made cheese. Illustration from Tacuinum Sanitatis
Giving alms, 1393. Scenes including beggars asking for alms. Illustrated page from Le Pelerinage de vie humaine by Guillaume de Deguilleville, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
The Mouths Labour, c1592-1635. Artist: Jacques CallotThe Mouths Labour, c1592-1635
St Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Artist: SassettaSt Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Panel from the Altarpiece of the Eucharist
What one does to another, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaWhat one does to another, 1799. Plate 77 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
Eadweard James Muybridge, British-American photography pioneer, 1889. Muybridge lecturing at the Royal Society in London. After emigrating to America in 1852
Olive picking in Tunisia. The man knocks the olives off of the tree with his stick, and the woman then picks them up from the ground
All for Colombine, 1891. Artist: M Vollon FilsAll for Colombine, 1891. Harlequin, Pierrot and Crispin. A print from a supplement to Le Petit Journal, 1st August 1891
Rioting in Mons, Belgium, 1893. Artist: Henri MeyerRioting in Mons, Belgium, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th June 1893
Rioting in Place Kleber, Strasbourg, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th July 1893
Rioting in Paris, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th July 1893
Drawing by Andre Gill, 1927. Artist: Andre GillDrawing by Andre Gill, 1927. Andre Gill: Un Maitre de la Caricature, Aux Editions de L Ibis, Paris, 1927
Dyers immersing bolt of cloth in vat of dye placed over a fire, 15th century. At the bottom right is a bundle of sticks (faggots) ready to be added to the fire. From the British Museum
Ancient Egyptians hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks. The picture shows a papyrus reed bed with fish and numerous birds including a flock of geese taking to the air. From the British Museum
Gold plaques from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, 5th-4th century BC. Man wearing Median costume; he has an akinakes (short sword)
Golf club faces, c1920s. Right to left: waffle face; mesh ball face; Spalding Crowfly Waterfall; McGregor backspin mashie; Wilsonian mashie; Spalding Crowflight; McGill medal mashie niblick; Diamond
A beggar, seated on the ground holding a stick, ca. 1862. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y CarboA beggar, seated on the ground holding a stick, ca. 1862
The Miller, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin SchongauerThe Miller, ca. 1435-1491
Group of Armed Men (copy). n. d. Creator: Jan MullerGroup of Armed Men (copy).n.d. After Lucas van Leyden
Christ Crowned with Thorns (copy). n. d. Creator: Jan MullerChrist Crowned with Thorns (copy).n.d. After Lucas van Leyden