Diabolo Collection

Louis Wain Postcard - Diabolo
A cat playing with a wooden Diabolo toy gets hit in the eye! Date: 1907

Costume / Diabolo 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux

A young fashionable man shows a girl how to play with a Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Expertise on the Diabolo is now indispensable

Diabolo Man - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Diabolo Man - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Robe de Linon Imprime, from Costumes Parisien, pub. 1913 (pochoir print)
3526870 Robe de Linon Imprime, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1913 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); The Stapleton Collection

Woman in dress of printed linen playing diabolo, 1913
5893048 Woman in dress of printed linen playing diabolo, 1913. by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); (add.info.: Woman in dress of printed linen playing a game of diabolo or Chinese yo-yo)

Woman in dress of printed linen playing diabolo, 1913
Woman in dress of printed linen playing a game of diabolo or Chinese yo-yo. Robe de linon imprime. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in afternoon outfit leaning on a column, 1913
Woman in afternoon outfit of long skirt with floral border, floral jacket with lace trim, leaning on a column. Toilette d apres-midi

Diabolo, Miss Dorrie Keppel (b / w photo)
6030213 Diabolo, Miss Dorrie Keppel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diabolo, Miss Dorrie Keppel)

How to play the game of diabolo or Chinese yo-yo, 1814. Guide to tricks with the diabolo on a picture held by a horned demon

Old and young playing the game of diabolo or Chinese yo-yo in a park, early 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Elegant people playing diabolo and cup
Elegant people playing Chinese yo-yo (diabolo) and cup and ball (bilboquet) in a garden, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph after Langlume from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

Music cover, Diabolo Lancers, arranged by Florence Fare

How to hold Diabolo sticks (litho)
5992315 How to hold Diabolo sticks (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to hold Diabolo sticks)

Girl playing with diabolo (photo)
667979 Girl playing with diabolo (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing with diabolo)

Diabolo (colour litho)
3656550 Diabolo (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diabolo. Illustration for childrens game.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Diabolo (colour litho)
3656552 Diabolo (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diabolo. Illustration for childrens game)

Costume - Diabolo 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux Date: 1817

Diabolo Girls - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Diabolo Girls - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

A Diabolo player by German photographer Reinhold Thiele
Composite photograph of a Diabolo player by noted photographer (Karl Anton) Reinhold Thiele (1856-1921), born in Hamelin, Germany

Budapest Girl Playing
A girl in Budapest plays at the side of the road with her diabolo Date: circa 1910

Diabolo on Hampstead Heath, 1907
Women playing diabolo at the height of the craze in 1907, helped by some heron on Hampstead Heath. Date: 1907

Little boy playing with his toys
A little boy playing with his toys and riding a hobby horse

Diabolo Revival
This young woman, working in a toy shop, shows off many boxes of the game Diabolo, a craze sweeping through the nation. Date: early 1930s

Emmanuels second entry into Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan
KW265419 Emmanuels second entry into Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan (1628-88) (colour litho) by English School

Diaboluss drummer before the walls of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy
KW265418 Diaboluss drummer before the walls of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan (1628-88) (colour litho) by English School

Diabolo Catch
circa 1907: A woman catching the reel during the French game of Diabolo on a tennis court in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Diabolo Practice
circa 1907: A woman practicing the art of the French game Diabolo in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Diabolo Serve
1907: A man serving during the French game Diabolo on a tennis court in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Childrens Diabolo
1907: Two children playing the French game Diabolo watched by a group of adults in Bournemouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Diabolo Craze
June 1907: The latest French game, Diabolo, played on the streets of Bournemouth in 1907. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Diabolo lesson (19th c. ). Etching. FRANCE. Paris
Diabolo lesson (19th c.). Etching. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

How the diabolo can I keep this going till nomination day?

Silhouette of a family group
A charming silhouette of a family group a mother and father surrounded by their six children. One plays with a wooden horse on wheels, another with a diabolo

Little girl playing with her diabolo. early 20th century

Illustration entitled Lanterne Magique
Illustration entitled " Lanterne Magique" showing many silhouetted images of magic by Michel Delaporte, 1832. HPF/5C/0"

Playing Diabolo while the motor gets mended 1907
Photograph showing ladies playing Diabolo whilst the car is mended. Motorists on the continent carry a set with them to pass the time in event of breakdown

Diabolo Game in Garden
Games of diabolo taking place in the garden of a grand country house

Girl Throws Diabolo
A girl plays with a diabolo: the diabolo thrown into the air

Girl with Diabolo
A girl plays with a diabolo: the diabolo on the string

Boy Plays Diabolo / 1905
A French boy demonstrates his skill at diabolo

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"Diabolo: A Timeless Game of Skill and Style" Step into the world of diabolo, where elegance meets entertainment. From vintage postcards to fashionable costumes, this classic game has captivated hearts for centuries. In a Louis Wain Postcard titled "Diabolo, " we catch a glimpse of the joy it brings. A young man, dressed in his finest attire, gracefully demonstrates the art to an intrigued girl. Their smiles reveal the enchantment that diabolo holds. Travel back to 1817 and witness the beauty of a Diabolo costume. Adorned with intricate details, it showcases the allure surrounding this timeless pastime. The design from Murrays Cabaret Club transports us to an era where diabolos were not just toys but symbols of sophistication. Imagine yourself in 1913 Paris as you admire a woman playing diabolo in her exquisite Robe de Linon Imprime dress. This pochoir print captures both her gracefulness and fashion-forward spirit. Another image from the same year shows her leaning on a column in an afternoon outfit, proving that even during leisurely moments, diabolo adds charm and flair. Miss Dorrie Keppel takes center stage in a black-and-white photograph dedicated solely to showcasing her mastery skills. Her focused gaze embodies determination while highlighting how this game transcends age or gender boundaries. Delve into history further with an 1814 guide on "How to play the game or Chinese yo-yo. " Discover its origins and learn about techniques passed down through generations. Witness old and young alike engaging in friendly competition as they embrace this captivating activity together. Elegance knows no bounds when it comes to enjoying life's simple pleasures like playing diabolo alongside friends or loved ones. Whether at picnics or grand gatherings, people have always found joy in challenging their dexterity while savoring the company of others.