Adolescent Collection (page 31)

CHILDREN: LOVE. The First Love. Wood engraving, American, 1876, after David Hunter Strother (known as Porte Crayon)

FASHION: CORSET, 1869. Corset for girls from 12 to 14 years of age. Line engraving, American, 1869

ROMEO AND JULIET. Play by William Shakespeare. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

SAMUEL COLT (1814-1862). American inventor. Colt, as a youth of 16 aboard a Boston, Massachusettes, ship bound for the East Indies

CHILD LABOR, 1873. Children making paper boxes in a New York City factory. American wood engraving, 1873

CHILD LABOR, 1873. Children stripping tobacco in a New York City factory. American wood engraving, 1873

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. I fall into captivity. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens

PLAYING MARBLES, 1858. Knuckle Down! Wood engraving, 1858, after a painting by the English painter William Henry Knight

GYMNASTICS, 19th CENTURY. The Pratt Gymnasium at Amherst College. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Adolescent boys dressed up for the Easter parade, Chicago, Illinois. Date 1941 Apr

Adolescent boy dressed up for the Easter parade, Chicago, Illinois. Date 1941 Apr

Youth leaping
MODEL RELEASED. Youth leaping through the air at a skate park

Female body. Computer artwork of a female body with transparent skin. Bones, muscles, blood vessels and organs are visible beneath the skin

Hottest day. Crowds of people at the beach. This is Brighton beach, England, on Sunday 10 August 2003, when the hottest temperature in the UK since records began was recorded (39 degrees Celsius)

Teenagers on fairground ride. This is a rotating ride where the seats, suspended on chains from the central support, rise outwards and upwards the faster the ride rotates

Human tongue
MODEL RELEASED. Tongue of a young teenager showing prominent taste buds

Antonov and his glider, 1923
Antonov and his glider. Soviet aircraft designer Oleg Antonov (1906-1984, pilot) preparing for the test flight of his first glider in August 1923. Antonov was only 17 at the time

Car jack in use
MODEL RELEASED. Car jack being used to raise a car. Jacks are hand-operated equipment which enable people to lift cars from the ground in order to work underneath or change flat tyres

Trapped food in dental braces
MODEL RELEASED. Trapped food in dental braces, which are fixed to the teeth of a teenage girl. Fixed braces consist of metal brackets cemented to each tooth

Galileos pendulum observations, 1582
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian scientist, observing the pendulum-like swinging of a lamp in Pisa Cathedral, Italy, in 1582

Aristotle as a young man. The Ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist Aristotle (384-322 BC) influenced many later thinkers, working in areas such as logic, astronomy, zoology

Jelly preparation
MODEL RELEASED. Jelly. Girl stirs jelly, waiting for it to set. Jelly is a sweet or savoury food gel, normally made using gelatin or pectin

Teenagers playing in floodwaters. This flooding occurred following heavy rains. Photographed in July 2007, in Chebokshary, a town in the Republic of Chuvash, Russia

Fossilised frontal bone, Gran Dolina
Fossilised frontal bone from a childs skull. Fragments of a 12-year-old childs cranial bone being pieced together by a palaeontologist

Dwarfism, 19th century
Dwarfism, 19th-century artwork. Burmese dwarfs Smaun (left) and Fatma (right) standing next to a champagne bottle. These two dwarfs, brother (Smaun) and sister (Fatma), had the surname Sing Hpoo

School for the blind, 19th century
School for the blind, 19th-century artwork. Blind women making boots at an institution for the teaching and training of the blind

Knife in persons head, X-ray
Knife in persons head. X-ray of a person holding a knife (top right corner) that was struck into his head during a gang attack

Uncertain future, conceptual image

Male rage, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a mans head shouting, representing feelings of anger and aggression in men

Woman blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Woman blowing bubbles

Bronze Age village, 19th century artwork
Bronze Age village. 19th century artwork of a prehistoric Swiss village and its inhabitants in a lake. This image is based on discoveries made from lake settlements in Switzerland

HINE: HUNTER, 1908. A young worker holding a dead rabbit and rifle after hunting near Dillon Mills, where the boy had been a doffer since he was four-years old, South Carolina

CHRISTMAS EVE, c1898. A studio photograph of Santa Claus peeking through a doorway at five children sleeping in a bed on Christmas Eve. Stereograph, c1898

CHRISTMAS EVE, c1906. A studio photograph of Santa Claus holding two little girls. Stereograph, c1906

DEGAS: CADET, 1856-57. Achille de Gas in the uniform of a Cadet. Oil on canvas by Edgar Degas, 1856-57

BOYS SHOOTING CRAPS, c1910. Group of boys newsboys gambling with dice in the paper alley in Rochester, New York. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1910

MASSACHUSETTS: GANG, c1916. A street gang of boys smoking on the corner of Margaret and Water Streets, Springfield, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1916

NAVAJO BOY, c1904. Navajo boy identified as the son of Many Goats. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1904

JUNIOR RED CROSS POSTER. Lithograph poster for the American Junior Red Cross, 1919

JESSE JAMES (1847-1882). American desperado. Photographed c1873

HOPI MAIDENS, 1906. A group of young Hopi women standing outside an entrance of a pueblo building in the village of Walpi, Arizona. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1906

DELIVERY BOY, 1913. A thirteen-year-old delivery boy for Shreveport, Louisiana Drug Company in Shreveport, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1913

TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS, 1911. A young group of Western Union Messengers in Norfolk, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

POSTAL MESSENGERS, 1911. A young group of Postal Messengers in Norfolk, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

TELEGRAPH MESSENGER, 1913. A young telegraph messenger on a street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1913

HIGH SCHOOL MECHANICS, 1927. A group of high school girls learning automobile mechanics at Central High School in Washington, D.C. 1927

Silent Still: Children

DANCER AND CONDUCTOR. Composite photograph of a young ballet dancer against a silhouette of an orchestra conductor, 1970s

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"Capturing the Spirit of Adolescence: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the strength and resilience of Laodicea Dicey Langston as she fearlessly protects her elderly father from Loyalist troops during the American Revolution. Her unwavering determination serves as a reminder that even in times of turmoil, they can rise above adversity. As we shift our gaze to an Arab-style Lamu door, we are transported to a world where tradition meets innovation. This intricate craftsmanship symbolizes the transition from childhood to adolescence - a doorway leading towards new possibilities and self-discovery. The Fall/Saluki photograph takes us back to 1940, capturing the essence of teenage rebellion and independence. The serious expression on the girl's face hints at her inner thoughts and aspirations, reminding us that adolescence is not just about carefree moments but also deep introspection. Moving forward in time, we encounter school children diligently studying their reading lesson in 1939. These young girls from Lincoln Bench School exemplify youthful curiosity and eagerness for knowledge – traits that shape them into empowered individuals ready to conquer any challenge that comes their way. A glimpse into history reveals boys engrossed in a game of pool at Pool Branch Chauteau & Manchester in 1910. This image showcases how recreational activities like billiards provide an outlet for adolescent energy while fostering camaraderie among friends. Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice introduces us to Mary Bennet entertaining guests at Netherfield. As an adolescent navigating societal expectations, Mary reminds us that adolescence is often marked by self-discovery through various talents or interests. Shifting gears once more, four girls gather around a table for a delightful tea party with their dolls circa 1902. This innocent scene captures the joyous imagination and creativity inherent within every child transitioning into adolescence – where friendships are formed through shared experiences. However, adolescence is not without its challenges.