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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)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Woman in the Black Hat, Deaf Berthe, 1890 (oil on board)

The Woman in the Black Hat, Deaf Berthe, 1890 (oil on board)
987392 The Woman in the Black Hat, Deaf Berthe, 1890 (oil on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 61.6x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Woman in the Black Hat)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Grandfathers Birthday, (oil on canvas)

Grandfathers Birthday, (oil on canvas)
989584 Grandfathers Birthday, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 102x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandfathers Birthday. Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas

Background imageDeaf Collection: Entertainment at the Hanover-Square Rooms to the Inmates of the Deaf and Dumb Institution

Entertainment at the Hanover-Square Rooms to the Inmates of the Deaf and Dumb Institution (engraving)
1610103 Entertainment at the Hanover-Square Rooms to the Inmates of the Deaf and Dumb Institution (engraving) by English School

Background imageDeaf Collection: Helen Keller, 1893 (b / w photo)

Helen Keller, 1893 (b / w photo)
779747 Helen Keller, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Institut National des Jeunes Sourds, Paris, France; (add.info.: Helen Keller (1880-1968) American author, suffragist

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Benefactors of Mankind, plate depicting Great Inventions

The Benefactors of Mankind, plate depicting Great Inventions
CHT163156 The Benefactors of Mankind, plate depicting Great Inventions, 2nd half of 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageDeaf Collection: Swallow, A Tale of the Great Trek (litho)

Swallow, A Tale of the Great Trek (litho)
1063757 Swallow, A Tale of the Great Trek (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swallow, A Tale of the Great Trek)

Background imageDeaf Collection: The 'Mediaeval Market'at Knightsbridge for the Benefit of the College for Training Teachers of

The "Mediaeval Market"at Knightsbridge for the Benefit of the College for Training Teachers of the Deaf at
1061697 The " Mediaeval Market" at Knightsbridge for the Benefit of the College for Training Teachers of the Deaf at Ealing (engraving) by English School

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Glasgow Institution for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)

The Glasgow Institution for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving)
1103778 The Glasgow Institution for the Deaf and Dumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glasgow Institution for the Deaf and Dumb)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Channel 4 launch. Deaf People request a better service. 2nd November 1982

Channel 4 launch. Deaf People request a better service. 2nd November 1982

Background imageDeaf Collection: Jesus Christ maketh the deaf to hear

Jesus Christ maketh the deaf to hear
Vintage colour lithograph from 1880 showing a biblical scene from the New Testament, Jesus Christ maketh the deaf to hear

Background imageDeaf Collection: One Begs in Vain at the Door of the Deaf, from Twelve Flemish Proverbs, ca. 1568

One Begs in Vain at the Door of the Deaf, from Twelve Flemish Proverbs, ca. 1568

Background imageDeaf Collection: Another Year by the Old Clock (Harpers Bazar, Vol. III), January 1, 1870

Another Year by the Old Clock (Harpers Bazar, Vol. III), January 1, 1870

Background imageDeaf Collection: Christ Healing the Deaf-Mute, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator

Christ Healing the Deaf-Mute, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator
Christ Healing the Deaf-Mute, from Das Plenarium, 1517

Background imageDeaf Collection: St Johns Institution for Deaf and Dumb Children, Boston Spa

St Johns Institution for Deaf and Dumb Children, Boston Spa
st, johns, institution, institute, deaf, dumb, roman, catholic, children, founded, sheffield, 1870, belgian, priest, desire, de, haerne, 1875, establishment, moved, boston, spa, west, yorkshire

Background imageDeaf Collection: New methods with the deaf and dumb 1906

New methods with the deaf and dumb 1906
Interesting photographs of the method used in the early 1900s to help children learn to communicate. Date: 1906

Background imageDeaf Collection: Glasgow Deaf and Dumb Asylum

Glasgow Deaf and Dumb Asylum
The Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Prospecthill Road, Glasgow. Date: Early 1900s

Background imageDeaf Collection: Derby Deaf & Dumb Institution Derby Deaf & Dumb Institution

Derby Deaf & Dumb Institution Derby Deaf & Dumb Institution
The Deaf and Dumb Institution on Friargate, Derby. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDeaf Collection: Margate Royal Asylum for Deaf and Dumb

Margate Royal Asylum for Deaf and Dumb Date: 1908

Background imageDeaf Collection: Yorkshire Deaf and Dumb Institution, Doncaster

Yorkshire Deaf and Dumb Institution, Doncaster
A view of the Yorkshire Institution for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Children, founded at Doncaster in 1829. Date: Date unknown

Background imageDeaf Collection: DEAF / DUMB LANGUAGE

DEAF / DUMB LANGUAGE
The sign language for the hands, devised by the Abbe lEpee for the benefit of the deaf and dumb. Date: circa 1770

Background imageDeaf Collection: DEAF-DUMB SIGN LANGUAGE

DEAF-DUMB SIGN LANGUAGE
The Dumb Alphabet - a girl demonstrates the art of communicating with the deaf and dumb. Date: 1801

Background imageDeaf Collection: EPEE TEACHING DEAF MUTES

EPEE TEACHING DEAF MUTES
LABBE DE LEPEE instructing deaf-mutes in the sign language he invented to enable them to communicate Date: 1712 - 1789

Background imageDeaf Collection: Cartoon, The Deaf Postilion, A Political Parody

Cartoon, The Deaf Postilion, A Political Parody, after George Cruikshank, satirising Free Trade. Date: 1846

Background imageDeaf Collection: Taking his hand, turned him round to the audience, (1907). Creator: Unknown

Taking his hand, turned him round to the audience, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Taking his hand, turned him round to the audience, (1907). During a performance of Beethovens " Choral Symphony", the composer, old and deaf

Background imageDeaf Collection: Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown

Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Portrait of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Frontispiece to " Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham

Background imageDeaf Collection: Physical Exercises at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902

Physical Exercises at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902
Physical Exercises at the royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co

Background imageDeaf Collection: Girl Gymnasts at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902

Girl Gymnasts at the Royal Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Friar Gate, Derby, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, 1902]

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Miracles of Saint Francis of Paola, c. 1627-8 (oil on panel)

The Miracles of Saint Francis of Paola, c. 1627-8 (oil on panel)
3077081 The Miracles of Saint Francis of Paola, c.1627-8 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 110.5x79.4 cm; J

Background imageDeaf Collection: Language lesson on daffodils at Oak Lodge School for Deaf Girls, London, 1908

Language lesson on daffodils at Oak Lodge School for Deaf Girls, London, 1908
Language lesson on daffodils at Oak Lodge Residential School for Elder Deaf Girls, Clapham Common, Wandsworth, London, 1908

Background imageDeaf Collection: Boys making shoes at the Anerley Residential School for Elder Deaf Boys, Penge, 1908

Boys making shoes at the Anerley Residential School for Elder Deaf Boys, Penge, 1908
Boys making shoes at the Anerley Residential School for Elder Deaf Boys, Versailles Road, Penge, 1908. Boys at work in the Shoemakers Shop; pieces of leather lie on the floor in the foreground

Background imageDeaf Collection: Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, 1813

Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, 1813

Background imageDeaf Collection: H. R. H Princess Andrew of Greece, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills

H. R. H Princess Andrew of Greece, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Princess Andrew of Greece, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Background imageDeaf Collection: Starving poet and publisher, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

Starving poet and publisher, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Starving poet and publisher, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse

Background imageDeaf Collection: Abbe Charles-Michel de l Epee, 18th century French philanthropic educator, (1836)

Abbe Charles-Michel de l Epee, 18th century French philanthropic educator, (1836). Artist: James Posselwhite
Abbe Charles-Michel de l Epee, 18th century French philanthropic educator, (1836). Epee (1712-1789) was prominent in educating the deaf

Background imageDeaf Collection: Christ Maketh the Deaf to Hear, 1860. Artist: Kronheim & Co

Christ Maketh the Deaf to Hear, 1860. Artist: Kronheim & Co
Christ Maketh the Deaf to Hear, 1860. In the New Testament gospels chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, there are a number of accounts of miracles of healing

Background imageDeaf Collection: Agonising Ordeal, 1865

Agonising Ordeal, 1865. Mr Robinson gamely howls the lovely aria down old Aunt Griggs ear trumpet to the accompaniment of the young lady on the piano

Background imageDeaf Collection: Olive Sloane, Diana Dors, and Alan Sedgwick in Maurice Elveys My Wifes Lodger (1952)

Olive Sloane, Diana Dors, and Alan Sedgwick in Maurice Elveys My Wifes Lodger (1952)
Olive Sloane, Diana Dors, and Alan Sedgwick in My Wifes Lodger (1952)

Background imageDeaf Collection: Samuel Heinicke

Samuel Heinicke
SAMUEL HEINICKE German educator, instructor of deaf-mutes. Date: 1729 - 1790

Background imageDeaf Collection: Helen Keller / Sullivan

Helen Keller / Sullivan
HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968), American author and lecturer, blind, deaf and mute from the age of 19 months; being read to by her tutor, Anne Sullivan Macy

Background imageDeaf Collection: Helen keller as a Student

Helen keller as a Student
HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968), American author and lecturer who was left blind, deaf and mute at the age of 19 months

Background imageDeaf Collection: The Baring Family. Sir Francis Baring, his brother John and son-in-law Charles Wall

The Baring Family. Sir Francis Baring, his brother John and son-in-law Charles Wall. By Edward McInnes after the painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. Baring, 1740 - 1810, was an English merchant banker

Background imageDeaf Collection: Christ heals deaf dumb man Dominica XI Post Pentec

Christ heals deaf dumb man Dominica XI Post Pentec
Christ heals a deaf and dumb man Dominica XI. Post Pentec (title on object), Christ travels through the Dekapolis area. There a man is brought to him who is deaf and speaks poorly

Background imageDeaf Collection: Triumph Holy Trinity clouds held up group angels

Triumph Holy Trinity clouds held up group angels
Triumph of the Holy Trinity, The Holy Trinity on clouds, held up by a group of angels. On the right is God as an old man with a globe and scepter, on the left is Christ with the cross

Background imageDeaf Collection: Saint Gregory Great Saint Jerome pray souls purgatory Molte Anime del Purgatorio portate

Saint Gregory Great Saint Jerome pray souls purgatory Molte Anime del Purgatorio portate
Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Jerome pray for the souls in purgatory Molte Anime del Purgatorio portate dagli Angeli in Cielo per the pregiere of S. Gregorio I

Background imageDeaf Collection: Christ heals deaf dumb possessed Christ makes

Christ heals deaf dumb possessed Christ makes
Christ heals the deaf and dumb possessed, Christ makes a gesture of blessing. The possessed man is being held by two men, devils are flying out of his mouth

Background imageDeaf Collection: Four Church Fathers Saints Ambrosius Gregorius

Four Church Fathers Saints Ambrosius Gregorius
Four Church Fathers: Saints Ambrosius, Gregorius, Hieronymus and Augustine In Effigiem Quatuor-Virorum (...) Christi optime meritorum (title on object), Four Fathers of the Church: Saints Ambrosius

Background imageDeaf Collection: A Man With A Blue Mohawk Yells At His Dog

A Man With A Blue Mohawk Yells At His Dog



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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.