Deaf Collection (page 2)

Deaf and Dumb Finger Alphabet
A chart of the finger-spelling alphabet used by many deaf people. Date: circa 1905

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - There is still a lot to do
The war is over. The message on the back by Churchill exhorts There is still a lot to do. The card, captioned Love for Love, carries the senders message Dear Granny

Over to you over! Life has suddenly changed for Charlie. He was a worried chimp, kept missing his cues. Then Chipperfields Circus vet found the trouble

DEAF & DUMB ALPHABET DEAF & DUMB ALPHABET
The deaf and dumb sign language alphabet, as defined by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, Britain. Date: 1960s

Bodhgaya. India

Institution for Deaf and Blind, Stoke-on-Trent
Frontage of the North Staffordshire Institution for Deaf and Blind, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Date: circa 1905

Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Derby
Girls play with a ball on the recreation ground at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Derby Date: Date unknown

Birmingham Deaf And Dumb Institution Edgbaston
Birmingham, Deaf, and, Dumb, Institution, Edgbaston, circa, 1919, childrens, children, home, welfare, care, accomodation, society, housing, , 13548638

William Robert Roe, Derby Deaf School
A portrait of William Robert Roe, founder of the Royal School for the Deaf, Derby Date: circa 1905

Children of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Ena of Spain
Photographic postcard showing the three eldest children of King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and Queen Ena of Spain (1887-1969)

The Pfingswecken fetching in the Black Forest. Pfingstwecken are a flat bread in the shape of a dove
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, baden-wuerttemberg, baden-wurttemberg, baked goods, bakery products, basic food, basic foods, black, black-and-white, black-white

Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo)
746408 Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Helen Keller, 1913 (b/w photo)
3617896 Helen Keller, 1913 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968) American author, political activist

Eleanor Roosevelt with Helen Keller
3739440 Eleanor Roosevelt with Helen Keller by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: Eleanor Roosevelt with Helen Keller (1880 - 1968), American author, political activist, and lecturer

Asylum for Deaf and Dumb, Old Kent Road, London. Date: 1822

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) painting Berthe la Sourde, 1890 (b / w photo)
CHT202673 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) painting Berthe la Sourde, 1890 (b/w photo) by Guilbert, Maurice (fl.1890); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier. 1831 (engraving)
7234790 A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman using an ear trumpet to hear her pet talking parrot (litho)
7149721 Woman using an ear trumpet to hear her pet talking parrot (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman using an ear trumpet to hear her pet talking parrot)

Reading to Grandfather (engraving)
7182172 Reading to Grandfather (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading to Grandfather)

"I wish you a happy new ear!"(engraving)
7178068 " I wish you a happy new ear!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I wish you a happy new ear)

"None so deaf as those who will not hear"(engraving)
7178002 " None so deaf as those who will not hear" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Single-handed Alphabet (engraving)
7155330 Single-handed Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Single-handed Alphabet)

Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum), c. 1939. Creator: Martin Partyka
Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum), c. 1939

Talking Politics, (oil on panel)
658639 Talking Politics, (oil on panel) by Friedlander, Friedrich (1825-1901); 39.5x31.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Talking Politics. Friedlich Friedlander (1825-1901). Oil on panel

Deaf and Dumb Alphabet (engraving)
3628618 Deaf and Dumb Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deaf and Dumb Alphabet. Illustration for The Boyss Own Book (Lockwood, 1861)

St Saviours Church, Oxford Street, London, for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)
5204667 St Saviours Church, Oxford Street, London, for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Saviours Church, Oxford Street, London)

The Art of Talking with the Fingers, pub. C. 1825 (coloured engraving)
5902925 The Art of Talking with the Fingers, pub. C. 1825 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ludwig van Beethoven conducting an orchestra despite his deafness (engraving)
5207918 Ludwig van Beethoven conducting an orchestra despite his deafness (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Throat movements used in the pronunciation of the Hebrew Alphabet
695062 Throat movements used in the pronunciation of the Hebrew Alphabet, illustration from Alphabetum Natura ( Alphabet of Nature ) by F.M

Frontispiece of Alphabetum Natura ( Alphabet of Nature ) by F. M
695061 Frontispiece of Alphabetum Natura ( Alphabet of Nature ) by F.M. van Helmont, 1667 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Institut National des Jeunes Sourds, Paris

None so deaf as those who won t hear (engraving)
1047393 None so deaf as those who won t hear (engraving) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: None so deaf as those who won t hear)

Chocolat Poulain trade card, Charles-Michel de l Epee (chromolitho)
964039 Chocolat Poulain trade card, Charles-Michel de l Epee (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Poulain trade card)

Statue of Our Saviour (engraving)
608295 Statue of Our Saviour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Our Saviour, by a deaf and dumb artist; from The Illustrated London News)

Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Clapton, North East (b / w photo)
2774723 Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Clapton, North East (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Clapton, North East)

Deaf and Dumb Alphabet (engraving)
2799360 Deaf and Dumb Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deaf and Dumb Alphabet)

Comic postcard, Man and woman with caged birds Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Deaf man misunderstands Date: 20th century

The Double-handed Alphabet (engraving)
2793451 The Double-handed Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Double-handed Alphabet. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 28 December 1833)

London Asylum for the Deaf, Margate Branch
Two children, identified as Evan Williams (with Indian clubs) and Rhoda Pippeck (with barbells), both inmates of the Margate branch of the London Asylum for the Support and Education of the Deaf

Scottish Dancers, Glasgow School for the Deaf
Scottish dancers from the Langside School for the Deaf, Glasgow. The girls are identified (left to right) as Mary Jamieson, Mary Allison and Mary Pratt. Date: circa 1905

Order of Good Templars - Deaf Dancers
A card featuring the deaf finger alphabet and Scottish dancers from Glasgows Langside School for the Deaf. It was issued following a dispute between a Glasgow branch of the Independent Order of Good

Comic postcard, Man on the telephone Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, novel use for gas mask, WW2 Date: 20th century

Front cover of an edition of Notre-Dame de Paris
BMR179969 Front cover of an edition of Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo (1802-85) published by Editions Perrotin, Paris, 1844 (leather and gold) by French School

Herodotos reading his History at a public festival, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World
LLM438549 Herodotos reading his History at a public festival, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Roast Pig, 1862
SAG67759 Roast Pig, 1862 by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); 73x118.5 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; English

Visit of President Felix Faure (1841-99) to the Institution Nationale des Sourds-Muets
CHT234583 Visit of President Felix Faure (1841-99) to the Institution Nationale des Sourds-Muets, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Burgers, Hendrieus Jacobus (1834-99); Institut National des Jeunes Sourds

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"Embracing the Silent World: A Journey through Deaf Culture" Step into a world where silence speaks volumes, as we explore the rich and diverse culture of the deaf community. Inspired by the iconic "Three Wise Monkeys" from Japanese folklore, this captivating journey begins with a glimpse into history. In 1908, the Sheffield Association in aid of the Adult Deaf and Dumb was established, paving the way for support and empowerment. Sign language became their voice, as they communicated profound messages like "I am thine, O Lord. " One cannot forget Helen Keller's remarkable bond with her Great Dane – a testament to love transcending sound. Even though she couldn't hear or speak, her spirit soared beyond limitations. Witnessing a deaf cyclist conquering barriers reminds us that determination knows no bounds. Their resilience echoes throughout time – even in the 1800s when sign language evolved using just a single hand. Epee Teaching Deaf Mutes showcases how education breaks down walls of communication. Francisco de Goya's artistry captures their struggles and triumphs on canvas while William Bull's London Trade Card celebrates music as an avenue for expression. Satirical etchings by George Cruikshank shed light on societal perceptions surrounding deafness; yet amidst it all emerges hope and inspiration. Helen Keller reading Braille symbolizes knowledge overcoming obstacles. Ludwig van Beethoven's genius compositions resonate deeply within our souls – his melodies bridging gaps between hearing and non-hearing worlds. And there stands Helen Keller herself in 1905, radiating strength despite her disabilities. Through these glimpses into history, we honor those who have paved paths towards inclusivity and understanding within society. The silent symphony composed by individuals from all walks of life continues to harmonize today - reminding us that true communication transcends words alone.