Herman Collection

PEHE NU-E: MOBY DICK. The only known picture of Moby Dick drawn during Herman Melvilles lifetime: wood engraving, late 19th century

JOSE J. MARTI (1853-1895). Cuban patriot. Oil on canvas, 1891, by Herman Norman

August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

MELVILLE: MOBY DICK. The only known picture of Moby Dick drawn during Melvilles lifetime. Wood engraving, late 19th century

BABE RUTH (1895-1948). American baseball chewing gum card, 1933

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American professional baseball player. Photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American baseball player. Ruth talking to a group of children, while playing for the New York Yankees. Photograph, 1924

Herman Melville / Century
HERMAN MELVILLE American writer

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American baseball player. Ruth talking to a group of children, while playing for the New York Yankees. Photograph, 1924

Cotton Plantation
A Cotton Plantation in the South, USA 1890s. Painting by Herman Hubner. Date: 1890s

Music cover, Hello, Dolly! Louis Armstrong
Music cover, Hello, Dolly! Words and music by Jerry Herman, recorded by Louis Armstrong. 1963

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Estonia, Tallinn, Pikk Hermann Tower, part of Toompea Castle, and Estonian Parliament building

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. Ruth selling Tubercular Christmas Seals in the lobby of Keiths Theater in Washington, D.C. 8 December 1921

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

Patrons of the Cafe Royal
Sketches by H. H. Harris of various well-known artists, writers and celebrities of the 1930s who were regular patrons of the Cafe Royal in Regent Street, London

A Young Man in a Large Hat, 1626 / 1629. Creator: Frans Hals
A Young Man in a Large Hat, 1626/1629

December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Decembre - Le Chateau De Vincennes. Hunting scene in a forest: dogs tear apart a wild boar. The man on the right sounds a horn

September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Septembre - the Chateau de Saumur. Grape harvest in the vineyards: people gather grapes in baskets, donkeys carry them in panniers

July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Juillet - Le Chateau De Poitiers. Farm workers harvesting wheat with scythes and shearing sheep

May - the town of Riom, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
May - the town of Riom, 15th century, (1939). Mai - La Ville De Riom. Cavalcade on the first of May, with trumpeters and riders, the women dressed in green

April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Avril - Le Chateau De Dourdan. Engagement scene with a couple exchanging rings in front of witnesses

March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Mars - Le Chateau De Lusignan. Agricultural activities: ploughing with oxen, pruning grape vines, a shepherd with sheep

November - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Colombe
November - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Novembre - La Glandee. Swineherd with mastiff grazing his pigs among the oak trees, using a stick to knock down the acorns

June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Hermann Limbourg
June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Juin - Le Palais Et La Sainte-Chapelle. Barefoot peasants hay-making in the fields: men wield scythes as they cut the grass

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American statistician and inventor. Photographed in 1880

Herman and Katherine Rogers, friends of Wallis Simpson
Herman and Katherine Rogers, close friends of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson (later Duke and Duchess of Windsor), who hosted Wallis at their home in Cannes during the abdication crisis of

Wallis Simpson with Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers
Wallis Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor, pictured with close friends, Herman and Katherine Rogers, her hosts at the Villa Lou Viei in Cannes during the abdication crisis

An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress o?
An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress of the Soviet Communist Party in the Kremlin Congress palace. From left: Major Herman Titov, V. Gaganova, N. Mamai, Major Yuri Gagarin and E

Abdication crisis, Herman Rogers talking to a journalist
Herman Rogers, close friends of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII, pictured talking to a journalist across the gate at the Villa Lou Viei, Cannes

Music and dance in the revue Herman Hallers Achtung! Welle, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1926 Date: 1926

Girls in the Finale Polar Nachte fromHerman Hallers Achtung! Welle, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1926 Date: 1926

Major Herman Titov & Major Yuri Gagarin, Red Square, Moscow
Major Herman Titov, left, and Major Yuri Gagarin acknowledge the crowds in Red Square on 9 August 1961, during a rally in their honour. Date: 1961

Silence, 1903. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

RORSCHACH INKBLOT, 1921. The first inkblot test devised by Hermann Rorschach (1884-1922), Swiss psychiatrist

Airbus A310 10+25 Herman Kohl
Luftwaffe - Airbus A310-304(F) (MRTT) 10+25 Herman Kohl (msn 484), of FBS, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 5 July 2012. Date: 2012

Music cover, You'd Be Surprised, Irving Berlin
Music cover, You'd Be Surprised, one step, by Herman Darewski, based on Irving Berlin's famous song You'd be Surprised. Date: 1919

Music cover, Upstairs to Fairyland, vocal fox trot by Stanley I Galpin Date: 1921

Sir Henry Irving, actor, after a rehearsal of Ravenswood
Sir Henry Irving, actor manager, after a rehearsal of Ravenswood, a play by Herman Merivale, based on the story of the Bride of Lammermoor - he played the lead role of Edgar, Master of Ravenswood

RMS Titanic - Mansion House Relief Fund
RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Samuel Herman, letter from the Mansion House Relief Fund regarding assistance to Mr Herman's family, together with a newspaper cutting. Date: 1912

RMS Titanic - compensation claim of Mrs Herman
RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Samuel Herman (1862-1912). Letter dated 7 May 1913 from the Public Trustee Office, Strand, London

Music cover, My Sunday Girl, fox-trot song, written by Herman Ruby and Bud Cooper, composed by Sam H Stept Date: 1927

Perfromers in An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1927
Perfromers in Herman Haller's An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1927 including The Dodge Twins (bottom left) Date: 1927

Jazz Age 1920s 20s Twenties Berlin Theatre Revue
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Alice Hechy and Odeo in a scene from An Aus Die, Admiralspal
Alice Hechy and Odeo in a scene from Herman Haller's An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1927 Date: 1926

Showgirls in the scene Famous Gems from An Aus Die
Showgirls in the scene Famous Gems from Herman Haller's An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1927 Date: 1926

A variety of scenes from An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin
A variety of scenes from Herman Haller's An Aus Die, Admiralspalast, Berlin 1927 Date: 1926

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"Herman: A Tale of Legends and Icons" In the late 19th century, Herman Melville penned his masterpiece "Moby Dick, " forever immortalizing the enigmatic white whale. The only known picture of this mythical creature drawn during Melville's lifetime is a captivating wood engraving that continues to captivate readers today. Meanwhile, another legend was emerging on American soil. Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, would become one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. From his humble beginnings as a professional player for the Boston Red Sox to his legendary years with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth left an indelible mark on America's favorite pastime. Photographs from the 1920s depict Ruth engaging with children while donning his pinstriped uniform, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also his warm-hearted nature off the field. As we delve into history further, we stumble upon images of cotton plantations that remind us of a dark chapter in our nation's past. These haunting visuals serve as reminders of both human resilience and societal progress. Shifting our focus across continents brings us to Estonia's Tallinn and its magnificent Pikk Hermann Tower—a part of Toompea Castle—standing tall alongside the Estonian Parliament building. This architectural marvel represents strength and endurance throughout centuries. And let us not forget about music. Louis Armstrong graces a vibrant music cover for "Hello Dolly. " His soulful voice resonates through time, reminding us of joyous melodies that transcend generations. Through these glimpses into different eras and realms—from literature to sports, architecture to music—we encounter various facets of greatness embodied by individuals like Herman Melville and Babe Ruth or structures like Pikk Hermann Tower. Their legacies continue to inspire awe and admiration even today; they are testaments to humanity's boundless potential for creativity and achievement.