Customary Collection

Nautical Christmas Cake
Captain Hover, the Master of the Goodwin Lightship, with a Christmas cake modelled in the shape of the lightship, the customary gift of Mr. E.A. Anderson of Broadstairs. Date: 1930s

Caricatured Hamlet on a music sheet
A caricatured Hamlet, probably based on Sir Henry Irving, on a music sheet entitled Hamlet Ye Dane, A Ghost Story, with music by J B Lawreen

Sumerian Jewellery Bc
The jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation

Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300)
AIS5379355 Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300) "History of the Mogul" by Stefano Nivibus Cardeira

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632)
540883 Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632). ; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Sidi el-Kebir cemetery, Blida
A seated figure overlooks the Sidi el-Kebir cemetery where Blida's founder, Sidi-Ahmed El-Kebir, is buried. Date: circa 1910s

A wife taking a stick to her drunken husband. 1831 (engraving)
7234797 A wife taking a stick to her drunken husband. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rustic man arriving home drunk)

A family of botanists attacked by a charging bull in a field. 1831 (engraving)
7234784 A family of botanists attacked by a charging bull in a field. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One-legged admiral)

A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving)
7234792 A virago beating a man with a stick. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A virago beating a man with a stick)

Chinese Tiger of War or Infantry soldier. 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234149 Chinese Tiger of War or Infantry soldier. 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Tiger of War or Infantry soldier)

Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234129 Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Itinerant seller of paper lanterns, China)

Chinese waterman and his barge, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234143 Chinese waterman and his barge, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese waterman and his barge, 18th century)

A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving)
7234820 A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Georgian rat-catcher showing some captured rats in a cage. 1831 (engraving)
7234815 A Georgian rat-catcher showing some captured rats in a cage. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two red-coat soldiers running off with a tailors wife, Georgian, 1831 (engraving)
7234801 Two red-coat soldiers running off with a tailors wife, Georgian, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish bagpiper playing music for maids outside a farm. 1831 (engraving)
7234782 Scottish bagpiper playing music for maids outside a farm.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Georgian artist with conoisseurs in his studio. 1831 (engraving)
7234819 Georgian artist with conoisseurs in his studio. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I. 1831 (engraving)
7234807 Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two English gentlemen on horseback diving into a river. 1831 (engraving)
7234794 Two English gentlemen on horseback diving into a river. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A letter writer with customers in Padua, Italy, 19th century. 1831 (engraving)
7234787 A letter writer with customers in Padua, Italy, 19th century. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A choirmaster leading a choir in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234786 A choirmaster leading a choir in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gentleman and soldier flirting with an innkeeper at the bar. 1831 (engraving)
7234778 A gentleman and soldier flirting with an innkeeper at the bar.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drinkers and fiddler outside a village tavern, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)
7234822 Drinkers and fiddler outside a village tavern, Georgian era.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Georgian gentlemen and ladies at an audience with the king. 1831 (engraving)
7234816 Georgian gentlemen and ladies at an audience with the king.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgian gentlemen and ladies)

Georgian art lovers at an exhibition at the Royal Academy. 1831 (engraving)
7234813 Georgian art lovers at an exhibition at the Royal Academy. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving)
7234796 A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)
7234795 An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Obese people running to catch a stage coach in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234785 Obese people running to catch a stage coach in Georgian England.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case. 1831 (engraving)
7234781 Three Georgian quack doctors discussing a medical case.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of a pagan Saxon Chief. 1821 (engraving)
7234702 Costume of a pagan Saxon Chief. 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a pagan Saxon Chief standing on a dead Briton)

Military costume of the Gothic Nations of the Baltic. 1821 (engraving)
7234699 Military costume of the Gothic Nations of the Baltic.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of the Pagan Irish in the post-Roman era. 1821 (engraving)
7234695 Costume of the Pagan Irish in the post-Roman era.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman British Females in gwn (tunic) and pais (petticoat). 1821 (engraving)
7234692 Roman British Females in gwn (tunic) and pais (petticoat).1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman British Females)

Maaeata and Caledonian men of the pre-Roman era. 1821 (engraving)
7234682 Maaeata and Caledonian men of the pre-Roman era. 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maaeata and Caledonian men)

A Briton from the pre-Roman era. 1821 (engraving)
7234680 A Briton from the pre-Roman era.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Briton of the interior, carrying tarian (shield)

Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234141 Chinese children collecting horse manure, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese children collecting horse manure)

Chinese juggler dancing and juggling with two large vases. 1822 (engraving)
7234139 Chinese juggler dancing and juggling with two large vases. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese domestic servant, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234137 Chinese domestic servant, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese domestic servant, 18th century)

Two Georgian rectors in a churchyard in Oxford. 1831 (engraving)
7234818 Two Georgian rectors in a churchyard in Oxford. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Georgian rectors in a churchyard in Oxford)

A Georgian commercial traveller arriving at an inn. 1831 (engraving)
7234810 A Georgian commercial traveller arriving at an inn. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Skeleton of Death in a quack doctors apothecary shop. 1831 (engraving)
7234783 Skeleton of Death in a quack doctors apothecary shop.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men looking at books at a bookstall in Georgian London. 1831 (engraving)
7234777 Men looking at books at a bookstall in Georgian London.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A canon in wig and glasses)

Obese man driving a two-horse carriage in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234774 Obese man driving a two-horse carriage in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A female publican ejecting a drunk from a tavern in Georgian Eng, 1831 (engraving)
7234773 A female publican ejecting a drunk from a tavern in Georgian Eng, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandina, 1821 (engraving)
7234700 A Drotte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandina, 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Drotte and a Fola)

Hibernian male and female costume, post-Roman era. 1821 (engraving)
7234696 Hibernian male and female costume, post-Roman era.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hibernian male and female costume)

A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt. 1821 (engraving)
7234691 A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt, a blacksmith, metallurgist)

British Bard and an Ovate, Druidic priests, of the pre-Roman era, 1821 (engraving)
7234685 British Bard and an Ovate, Druidic priests, of the pre-Roman era, 1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Bard and an Ovate)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Customary Traditions: From Caricatured Hamlet to Sumerian Jewellery BC" Step into a world where customs and traditions intertwine, revealing fascinating glimpses into different eras and cultures. Delve into the pages of history as we uncover captivating scenes captured in engravings and watercolors, showcasing customary practices that have shaped societies throughout time. Immerse yourself in the melodic realm of Shakespeare's Hamlet, as a caricatured version dances upon a music sheet. Witness the intricate beauty of Sumerian jewelry from centuries before Christ, each piece telling stories of ancient civilizations. Journey to Blida's Sidi el-Kebir cemetery, where echoes of past Christmas feasts during Henry VI's reign still linger. Marvel at slave women adorned in festive attire for the Rosary Festival in the 18th century, their vibrant garments reflecting joyous celebrations. Intrigue awaits as an engraving unveils a wife taking matters into her own hands with a stick against her drunken husband in 1831. A family of botanists faces unexpected danger when attacked by a charging bull amidst their botanical explorations during the same period. Uncover gender dynamics through another engraving depicting a virago fiercely wielding a stick against an unsuspecting man. Travel back to 18th-century China and witness both warlike prowess embodied by Chinese Tiger Infantry soldiers and the enchanting allure of itinerant paper lantern sellers navigating bustling streets. Experience life along China's rivers through an engraving capturing a waterman skillfully maneuvering his barge amid tranquil waters. Lastly, join armed villagers on their chase after a rabid dog through narrow village lanes - an intense scene illustrating communal unity against adversity. These diverse images offer us glimpses into humanity's shared heritage; they remind us that customs shape our identities while connecting us across time and space.