Chatter Collection

Humanised parrots on a Christmas card
Humanised parrots chattering on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

A young writer reading his play to a group of chattering veteran actors. Bernard Blackmantle reading his Play in
FLO4619074 A young writer reading his play to a group of chattering veteran actors. Bernard Blackmantle reading his Play in the Green Room of the Covent Garden Theatre

Cartoon - sex before marriage?
"You won't marry a man who snores in bed? But darling, how are you going to find out?" An interesting comment on the question of sex before marriage. Date: circa 1940

Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at
FLO4657424 Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at the back, also known as the curtain bonnet

Copenhagen Tram
BON41487 Copenhagen Tram by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Danish, out of copyright

The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving)
1041561 The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the British Association at Bath)

A Village Gossip (engraving)
6003461 A Village Gossip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Gossip. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Birds Of A Feather Flock Together (colour litho)
3095626 Birds Of A Feather Flock Together (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together)

"The good wives of the village never failed, in their evening gossipings to lay all
3100390 " The good wives of the village never failed, in their evening gossipings to lay all the blame on Dame Van Winkle", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

A Good Gossip (oil on canvas)
AKV406785 A Good Gossip (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 47.5x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Plauderstunde; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

A Bit of Gossip (engraving)
5224454 A Bit of Gossip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bit of Gossip. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

ECHO TRANSFORMED
Echos constant chatter vexes Hera, who curses her to speak only the last words addressed to her; unable to speak her love to Narcissus, she pines till only her voice remains

Happy New Year card - turning over a new leaf
Happy New Year greetings postcard - turning over a new leaf and do a bit of washing for a change! Rather than idle chit chat on the doorstep, get the washing done...!!! Date: circa 1910s

Illustration depicting a fandango (traditional music and dance). France. Romanticism. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Theatre Museum

Krishna Feet Radha Page Dispersed Rasikapriya
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The Kitchen, Fox-Court Grays Inn Lane, 1851 (engraving)
XJF872737 " The Kitchen", Fox-Court Grays Inn Lane, 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486411 Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Mrs Caudles Curtain Lectures - Mr Caudle late to bed
" Pretty Time of night to come to bed Mr Caudle. Ugh! Enough to give any woman her death. I m sure." (Mrs Caudles Lectures) First published in " Punch" in 1845

Common Raven (Corvus corax) four adults, calling, standing on snow in snowfall, Shropshire, England, january

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"Chatter: Unveiling the Intricacies of Human Communication" In a whimsical twist, humanized parrots grace the cover of a Christmas card, their colorful feathers and mischievous expressions capturing the essence of chatter. But beyond these playful avian companions lies a deeper exploration into the intricacies of communication. A seemingly innocent cartoon raises eyebrows as it questions societal norms, pondering whether sex before marriage is merely idle gossip or an essential dialogue on modern relationships. It reminds us that they are challenge conventions and ignite conversations that shape our understanding. Transported to 17th-century France, we encounter a seamstress donning a Bavolet headdress during Louis XIII's reign. Her attire speaks volumes about social status and fashion trends, while her presence hints at whispered exchanges behind closed doors—a reminder that even in eras past, chatter played its part in shaping society. From Copenhagen Trams bustling with passengers engaged in lively discussions to engravings depicting meetings where intellectual minds converge at the British Association in Bath—chatter becomes synonymous with progress and knowledge-sharing throughout history. Yet not all forms are driven by intellect; village gossip engraving captures how mundane details intertwine with community bonds. "Birds Of A Feather Flock Together, " declares a vibrant lithograph—an ode to like-minded souls finding solace in shared tales and laughter. But let us not forget those who wielded gossip as weapons—the good wives whose evening gatherings were fueled by scandalous whispers aimed at tarnishing reputations. Their tongues wagged relentlessly until every morsel was devoured by eager ears seeking entertainment amidst monotony. However, not all chattering carries negative connotations; oil paintings depict scenes where friends gather for heartfelt conversations—a testament to the power of connection through words spoken softly but sincerely. As if echoing our desire for transformation, a Happy New Year card reveals an image of turning over new leaves—a symbolic invitation to shed old habits and embrace meaningful dialogues that foster growth.