Kneeler Collection

Font, Church of St Sithney, Sithney, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
The font in Sithney Parish Church. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The South View of Solomons Temple, 1835 (embroidery)
BWM161206 The South View of Solomons Temple, 1835 (embroidery) by Wholah, Nancy (b.1824); 60x42.5 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; British, out of copyright

The Chastity Belt (colour photo)
3096149 The Chastity Belt (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chastity Belt. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl taking communion (colour photo)
3095966 Girl taking communion (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl taking communion. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Poster, Alexandre Dumass The Three Musketeers
Theatre poster featuring Cardinal Mazarin in a production of Alexandre Dumass The Three Musketeers

Children sitting in church, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730887 Children sitting in church, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children sitting in church)

The Chastity Belt (colour photo)
3096150 The Chastity Belt (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chastity Belt. The belt of chastity)

Fixed kneeling altar from Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans, 20th century
A wood kneeling altar with a yellow-green padded knee rest. The altar has small cubbyhole under the top shelf. The shelf is slightly tilted down toward the knee pads

Francis II (1435-88) Duke of Brittany (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR156899 Francis II (1435-88) Duke of Brittany (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Group photo, Masonic Lodge, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Group photo, Rock of Gwalior Masonic Lodge, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1930s

Our Father which art in heaven by W. Holyoake, 1873
A charity child at prayer, described as wearing in the costume of the Bloomsbury Charity(possibly a reference to the clothing worn at the Foundling Hospital.) Date: 1873

Poems of Childhood -- little girl praying
A little girl praying in a church near a stone effigy. Date: 1912

Two little girls in church for their first sermon, wearing fur muffs because its cold

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"Exploring the Art of Kneeling: A Glimpse into Historical and Cultural Perspectives" Font, Church of St Sithney, Sithney, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s: Capturing the essence of devotion with its intricate design, this vintage font from the Church of St Sithney in Cornwall stands as a testament to the timeless act of kneeling. Group photo, Masonic Lodge, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India: In a display of unity and brotherhood, members of the Masonic Lodge in Jhansi gather for a group photo where even amidst their distinct rituals and customs, they find solace in shared moments on bended knee. Portrait of the Blessed Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland (oil on panel): The noble countenance captured in this exquisite portrait reveals not only his status but also his deep reverence as he kneels before an unseen presence—a symbol that transcends time and speaks to our own spiritual introspection. The South View of Solomon's Temple (1835 embroidery): With delicate stitches meticulously woven onto fabric canvas comes an embroidered masterpiece depicting Solomon's Temple—a scene that invites us to imagine ourselves humbly kneeling within its sacred walls. The Chastity Belt (color photo): Provocative yet thought-provoking; this color photograph challenges societal norms while reminding us that sometimes we must question traditions even when it means taking a humble stance on our knees. Girl taking communion (color photo): A tender moment frozen in time—this vibrant photograph captures a young girl partaking in communion—an act so profound that it compels her to bow her head and bend her knees before receiving divine grace. Poster: Alexandre Dumas's "The Three Musketeers".