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"Embracing the Silent World: A Journey through Deaf Culture" Step into a world where silence speaks volumes

Background imageDeaf Collection: Herodotos reading his History at a public festival, illustration from The Illustrated History of

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

Background imageDeaf Collection: Roast Pig, 1862

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

Background imageDeaf Collection: Visit of President Felix Faure (1841-99) to the Institution Nationale des Sourds-Muets

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

Background imageDeaf Collection: Hill Fairy (pencil on paper) (see 452519 recto)

Hill Fairy (pencil on paper) (see 452519 recto)
PNH452518 Hill Fairy (pencil on paper) (see 452519 recto) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 14.5x12.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Birmingham (engraving)

Birmingham (engraving)
3655675 Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Entertainment to the Deaf and Dumb at the Freemasons Tavern (engraving)

Entertainment to the Deaf and Dumb at the Freemasons Tavern (engraving)
1611591 Entertainment to the Deaf and Dumb at the Freemasons Tavern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeaf Collection: St Saviours Church, Oxford-Street, for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)

St Saviours Church, Oxford-Street, for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)
1614054 St Saviours Church, Oxford-Street, for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Saviours Church, Oxford-Street, for the Deaf and Dumb)

Background imageDeaf Collection: William Thompson, Deaf Burke, Bill Neat, boxers

William Thompson, Deaf Burke, Bill Neat, boxers
William Thompson (Bendigo), Deaf Burke and Bill Neat, boxers

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June (engraving)
1591248 The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Festival, 21 June)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The late Reverend Charles Rhind, Missionary to the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)

The late Reverend Charles Rhind, Missionary to the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)
1595538 The late Reverend Charles Rhind, Missionary to the Deaf and Dumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Reverend Charles Rhind)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Mr John Liston as Tristram Sappy in Deaf as a Post

Mr John Liston as Tristram Sappy in Deaf as a Post, a one-act farce by John Poole, at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London. circa 1820s

Background imageDeaf Collection: Voting for the National Assembly in the Theatre of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Paris (engraving)

Voting for the National Assembly in the Theatre of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Paris (engraving)
1052439 Voting for the National Assembly in the Theatre of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeaf Collection: 'What did you say, little one?'(chromolitho)

"What did you say, little one?"(chromolitho)
5988730 " What did you say, little one?" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " What did you say, little one)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Amateur Concert at the Hanover-Square Rooms for the Benefit of the British Asylum for Deaf

Amateur Concert at the Hanover-Square Rooms for the Benefit of the British Asylum for Deaf and Dumb Females (engraving)
1588384 Amateur Concert at the Hanover-Square Rooms for the Benefit of the British Asylum for Deaf and Dumb Females (engraving) by English School

Background imageDeaf Collection: Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard (1775-1838) 1879 (oil on canvas)

Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard (1775-1838) 1879 (oil on canvas)
CHT234654 Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard (1775-1838) 1879 (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Institut National des Jeunes Sourds, Paris

Background imageDeaf Collection: Jacob Rogrigues Pereire (1715-80) 1861 (oil on canvas)

Jacob Rogrigues Pereire (1715-80) 1861 (oil on canvas)
CHT234578 Jacob Rogrigues Pereire (1715-80) 1861 (oil on canvas) by Lenepveu, Jules Eugene (1819-98); Institut National des Jeunes Sourds, Paris

Background imageDeaf Collection: Miss Hannah Thatcher (engraving)

Miss Hannah Thatcher (engraving)
609976 Miss Hannah Thatcher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Hannah Thatcher, born deaf and dumb)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Dr Johnsons Last Days (engraving)

Dr Johnsons Last Days (engraving)
5223954 Dr Johnsons Last Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnsons Last Days. Illustration for The Family Friend, 1876.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man (engraving)

The Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man (engraving)
5992469 The Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Neopolitans gesturing to a Deaf Mute Person; Gesti Mutoloparlanti Napolitani

Neopolitans gesturing to a Deaf Mute Person; Gesti Mutoloparlanti Napolitani
823402 Neopolitans gesturing to a Deaf Mute Person; Gesti Mutoloparlanti Napolitani, 1815 (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Gatta

Background imageDeaf Collection: Infant School for the Deaf and Dumb recently opened at Old Trafford (engraving)

Infant School for the Deaf and Dumb recently opened at Old Trafford (engraving)
2773159 Infant School for the Deaf and Dumb recently opened at Old Trafford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The deaf and dumb chapel, Fetter Lane (engraving)

The deaf and dumb chapel, Fetter Lane (engraving)
608297 The deaf and dumb chapel, Fetter Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deaf and dumb chapel, Fetter Lane)

Background imageDeaf Collection: John Bull at the Italian Opera, 1811 (engraving)

John Bull at the Italian Opera, 1811 (engraving)
DEC84564 John Bull at the Italian Opera, 1811 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30x23 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; eGerald Coke Handel Collection

Background imageDeaf Collection: Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799-1837) Performing Poetry at the Lyceum on the 8th

Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799-1837) Performing Poetry at the Lyceum on the 8th
SRM92431 Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799-1837) Performing Poetry at the Lyceum on the 8th January 1815, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 43x60.7 cm; State Russian Museum

Background imageDeaf Collection: Abbe Roch-Ambroise Cucurron Sicard (1742-1822) Teaching Children Sign Language

Abbe Roch-Ambroise Cucurron Sicard (1742-1822) Teaching Children Sign Language
CHT234581 Abbe Roch-Ambroise Cucurron Sicard (1742-1822) Teaching Children Sign Language, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Langlois, Jerome Martin (1779-1838); Institut National des Jeunes Sourds, Paris

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Belleville Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Hastings County, Ontario, Upper Canada (engraving)

The Belleville Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Hastings County, Ontario, Upper Canada (engraving)
1104984 The Belleville Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Hastings County, Ontario, Upper Canada (engraving) by English School

Background imageDeaf Collection: Manual Alphabet of the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)

Manual Alphabet of the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)
664928 Manual Alphabet of the Deaf and Dumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manual Alphabet of the Deaf and Dumb)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Statue of Our Saviour, by a Deaf and Dumb Artist (engraving)

Statue of Our Saviour, by a Deaf and Dumb Artist (engraving)
1614053 Statue of Our Saviour, by a Deaf and Dumb Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Our Saviour, by a Deaf and Dumb Artist)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Poor Children at the Pantomime, Sketches at Covent-Garden Theatre on Thursday

Poor Children at the Pantomime, Sketches at Covent-Garden Theatre on Thursday, 12 January (engraving)
1623790 Poor Children at the Pantomime, Sketches at Covent-Garden Theatre on Thursday, 12 January (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Story of a Latchkey (engraving)

The Story of a Latchkey (engraving)
1056868 The Story of a Latchkey (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Latchkey)

Background imageDeaf Collection: London Board Schools (engraving)

London Board Schools (engraving)
1041228 London Board Schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Board Schools)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Charles-Michel de l Epee, French clergyman and philanthropic educator (chromolitho)

Charles-Michel de l Epee, French clergyman and philanthropic educator (chromolitho)
972071 Charles-Michel de l Epee, French clergyman and philanthropic educator (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Michel de l Epee (1712-1789)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho)

The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho)
1043452 The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire Alarm)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Melbourne

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Melbourne, Australia (engraving)
1099184 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Melbourne, Australia (engraving) by English School

Background imageDeaf Collection: Christmas Soiree, at the Hanover-Square Rooms, of the Association in Aid of the Deaf and Dumb

Christmas Soiree, at the Hanover-Square Rooms, of the Association in Aid of the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)
1103780 Christmas Soiree, at the Hanover-Square Rooms, of the Association in Aid of the Deaf and Dumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Soiree)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Edinburgh (engraving)

Edinburgh (engraving)
3655678 Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edinburgh. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Single-handed Alphabet (engraving)

The Single-handed Alphabet (engraving)
2793450 The Single-handed Alphabet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Single-handed Alphabet. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 28 December 1833)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Charles-Michel de l Epee (chromolitho)

Charles-Michel de l Epee (chromolitho)
667034 Charles-Michel de l Epee (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Michel de l Epee)

Background imageDeaf Collection: St Saviours Church, Oxford Street (engraving)

St Saviours Church, Oxford Street (engraving)
608296 St Saviours Church, Oxford Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Saviours Church, Oxford Street, London)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Deaf and Dumb Asylum (engraving)

The Deaf and Dumb Asylum (engraving)
604621 The Deaf and Dumb Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Kent Road, London)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Armand Berton, c. 1891 (oil on fabric)

Armand Berton, c. 1891 (oil on fabric)
499948 Armand Berton, c.1891 (oil on fabric) by Carriere, Eugene (1849-1906); 62.23x53.98 (framed) 46x38 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageDeaf Collection: Christ maketh the deaf to hear

Christ maketh the deaf to hear
LLM338934 Christ maketh the deaf to hear by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ maketh the deaf to hear)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Punch cartoon: conversation between a young man and a deaf old woman (engraving)

Punch cartoon: conversation between a young man and a deaf old woman (engraving)
6034896 Punch cartoon: conversation between a young man and a deaf old woman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageDeaf Collection: London Classes (engraving)

London Classes (engraving)
586943 London Classes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Graphic (published on 7 November 1885), with illustrations depicting a blind class

Background imageDeaf Collection: Reklameschau, poster for the Berlin Advertising Exhibition, 1929 (colour litho)

Reklameschau, poster for the Berlin Advertising Exhibition, 1929 (colour litho)
REV115376 Reklameschau, poster for the Berlin Advertising Exhibition, 1929 (colour litho) by Bernhard, Lucian (1870-1938) & Rosen, F. (fl.1929); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageDeaf Collection: 'I ve come to read to you'(engraving)

"I ve come to read to you"(engraving)
6003595 " I ve come to read to you" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Deafness: electrical and non-electrical instruments to aid hearing (b / w photo)

Deafness: electrical and non-electrical instruments to aid hearing (b / w photo)
5998405 Deafness: electrical and non-electrical instruments to aid hearing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deafness)

Background imageDeaf Collection: 'Cleopatra, 'by H Rider Haggard (engraving)

"Cleopatra, "by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626583 " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard)



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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.