Scalps Collection

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220198 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Escarpolette - Echasse - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games
DUV4218567 Escarpolette - Echasse - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games and recreation" 1881 Dimensions: 17

Letters E F: grocery store, elephant, fan, farm, rifle, puppet, pheasant. Engraving in ABC of toys''
DUV4208315 Letters E F: grocery store, elephant, fan, farm, rifle, puppet, pheasant. Engraving in ABC of toys''., 1931 (engraving) by Neziere

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-12-24 - Les deputes des Landes se mocant pas mal du gachis
ICA4871429 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-12-24 - Les deputes des Landes se mocant pas mal du gachis - Chambre des deputes Hemicycle, Innondation, Size, Rain, Landes

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style
FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

Dancers on echasse at the Champs Elysees, by a family of street artists, using the folklore of the Landes
FLO4718395 Dancers on echasse at the Champs Elysees, by a family of street artists, using the folklore of the Landes, the mother to the drum

Berger Landescot on echasse. Engraving in "The peoples of the Earth" 1890
JAB5037209 Berger Landescot on echasse. Engraving in "The peoples of the Earth" 1890.; (add.info.: Berger Landescot on echasse)

Children's games: boys playing bowling, swinging, spinning, shackles, sarbacan, cricket and marbles in England
NWI4881639 Children's games: boys playing bowling, swinging, spinning, shackles, sarbacan, cricket and marbles in England, 17th century

Pantagruel ou Henri II (1519-1559) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois
JEB4934670 Pantagruel ou Henri II (1519-1559) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220174 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

E like Echasse. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm
DUV4198161 E like Echasse. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: E like Echasse)

A traditional shepherd from Landes region, walking on stilts by ch Delon, 1905 Private collection
ELD4841947 A traditional shepherd from Landes region, walking on stilts by ch Delon, 1905 Private collection; (add.info.: A traditional shepherd from Landes region, walking on stilts by ch Delon)

Stuff! M. Hippo sits in the mud, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J
LSE4332835 Stuff! M.Hippo sits in the mud, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885

Traditional costume: shepherd and shepherd of the Landes, climbs on echasse to move
JLJ4566703 Traditional costume: shepherd and shepherd of the Landes, climbs on echasse to move. Engraving by Gustave de Galard (1779-1841). 19th century

Landish shepherds on their saddles going to their polling division
LSE4429641 Landish shepherds on their saddles going to their polling division, in " Le petit Parisien", on 13/05/1906 (engraving) by French School

The scalps. Painting by Francisco De Goya (1746-1828), 1791. Dim: 2, 68 x 3, 94m
JLJ4597286 The scalps. Painting by Francisco De Goya (1746-1828), 1791. Dim: 2, 68 x 3, 94m. Madrid, Musee Du Prado - The Stilts. Painting by Francisco De Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828), 1791

Coree: female sport of jumping on stilts - chromo Liebig, v. 1900
LSE4098758 Coree: female sport of jumping on stilts - chromo Liebig, v.1900 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coree: female sport of jumping on stilts - chromo Liebig)

Barrens shepherd. Engraving in "Characters and Costumes vary"
DUV4211776 Barrens shepherd. Engraving in " Characters and Costumes vary". New Epinal Imaging. Imp. lith. Pinot et Sagaire, booksellers publishing at Epinal. Plate NAa411

Maneuvers on echasse: the crossing of a river by the French military to Mont de Marsan
XEE4176684 Maneuvers on echasse: the crossing of a river by the French military to Mont de Marsan (Mont-de-Marsan) guided by the Landes echassiers to establish a telegraphic line. Engraving

Via del Corso in Rome during the Carnival (Carnevale) of 1836
XEE4182189 Via del Corso in Rome during the Carnival (Carnevale) of 1836. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

You have to suffer to be beautiful satirical drawing on which a hairdresser climbs on a
LSE4330723 You have to suffer to be beautiful satirical drawing on which a hairdresser climbs on a scald to prepare a womans hairstyle grimacing in front of her mirror

Samurai Takezaki delivers the heads of two Mongol invaders to Adachi Morinume during
CHT349893 Samurai Takezaki delivers the heads of two Mongol invaders to Adachi Morinume during the Mongolian invasion of Japan in 1274, illustration from Kokka magazine

Native American braves taking the scalps of their enemies (coloured engraving)
3630049 Native American braves taking the scalps of their enemies (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian Scalp Dance (engraving)
966838 Indian Scalp Dance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Scalp Dance)

French Revolution: "a supplement of reinforcements composed of members of
JLJ4649725 French Revolution: " a supplement of reinforcements composed of members of the crippled clergy was sent to the army of Prince Louis V Joseph of Bourbon-Conde (1736-1818)

Native American scalp dance (chromolitho)
5235963 Native American scalp dance (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American scalp dance)

The stilts dancers in the Champs-Elysees - 19th century
LSE4083351 The stilts dancers in the Champs-Elysees - 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The inhabitants of Arcachon go up on a shepherd and a peasant holding a cattail
XEE4163251 The inhabitants of Arcachon go up on a shepherd and a peasant holding a cattail. Gironde (33), 1862. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'280 of 23 August 1862

Native Americans (coloured engraving)
3630061 Native Americans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Americans.); © Look and Learn

The Exultant Indians Mutilate the Dead Body (engraving)
664808 The Exultant Indians Mutilate the Dead Body (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exultant Indians Mutilate the Dead Body)

Advertisement (engraving)
6032532 Advertisement (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement. Illustration for Myras Journal of Dress and Fashion)

Homme des Landes de Bordeaux putting ses stilts - in "
LSE4081978 Homme des Landes de Bordeaux putting ses stilts - in " Encyclopedie des voyages" by J. Grasset St Sauveur, Deron, Paris, 1796 by Labrousse, L.F

Man of the Bordeaux Moors putting his stilts
LSE4081981 Man of the Bordeaux Moors putting his stilts by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man of the Bordeaux Moors putting his stilts); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French

Indian scalping his dead enemy (engraving)
966767 Indian scalping his dead enemy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian scalping his dead enemy)

a: Black-crowned-herd (Nycticorax griseus), b: Starry-bird (Ardetta minuta)
XEE4117417 a: Black-crowned-herd (Nycticorax griseus), b: Starry-bird (Ardetta minuta), c: Butorcendre(Botaurus stellaris), d: Buttercrane (Grus cinerea), e: Sacred ibis (Ibis religiosa)

A Scene on the Frontiers as Practiced by the Humane British and Their Worthy Allies! After a work c. 1812 by WIlliam Charles, a Scottish born engraver and immigrant to the United States

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"Scalps: A Satirical Journey through History and Culture" Step into the world of "scalps, " where satire meets history and culture. From political caricatures to traditional costumes, this collection of diverse hints takes us on a captivating exploration. In La Caricature (1830), we witness the Ceremony of political ashes, a powerful symbol of anticlericalism and resistance against oppressive systems. The Death penalty Execution Echafaud reminds us of the harsh realities faced by society while also questioning its morality. Moving on to British Warfare in 1812, published by H. R. Robinson (1837-38), we delve into the complexities of war and its impact on nations. Meanwhile, Stuff. M. Hippo sitting in the mud portrays an amusing scene from Les animaux en train de plaisir, a children's book that brings joy to young readers. The enchanting Traditional costume showcases shepherds climbing echasse as they go about their daily tasks. Gustave de Galard's engraving captures their unique way of life in Landes with grace and elegance. Francisco De Goya's painting "The scalps" transports us back to 1791, depicting a haunting scene that raises questions about power dynamics and human nature itself. Coree introduces us to female sport jumping on stilts - an intriguing glimpse into Korean culture during v1900s. Barrens shepherd highlights characters and costumes vary as it immerses us further into different cultures' traditions. Maneuvers on echasse showcase French military crossing rivers with skillful precision. Via del Corso in Rome during Carnival (Carnevale)of 1836 paints a vivid picture filled with vibrant colors and lively celebrations. And finally, "You have to suffer to be beautiful, " satirical drawing challenges societal norms as hairdresser climbs atop his creation. Lastly, Samurai Takezaki delivers heads of Mongol invaders - reminding us of the valor and honor that define historical legends.