Leisu Collection

Leisure through the Ages: From Laurel and Hardy's Silent Comedy to Modern Pastimes Discover the evolution of leisure activities throughout history

LAUREL AND HARDY. Stan Laurel (left) and Oliver Hardy

Leisu Collection: January, 1628-29. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

January, 1628-29. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
January, 1628-29

Leisu Collection: The Game of Chinese Chess, 1741-63. Creator: John Ingram

The Game of Chinese Chess, 1741-63. Creator: John Ingram
The Game of Chinese Chess, 1741-63

Man Surfing
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Silent Still: Camping

Leisu Collection: BASEBALL, 1866. Match between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia

BASEBALL, 1866. Match between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia and the Atlantics of Brooklyn in Philadelphia, 22 October 1866. American lithograph, 1867

MOVIE THEATRE, 1927. Marquee with Cecil B. DeMille King of Kings, 1927

FILM STILL: HAREM. Still from the motion picture The Woman Thou Gavest Me, 1919

THE MUMMYs GHOST, 1943. John Carradine with Lon Chaney, Jr. as Mummy

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Leisure through the Ages: From Laurel and Hardy's Silent Comedy to Modern Pastimes Discover the evolution of leisure activities throughout history, as depicted in these intriguing images. Wenceslaus Hollar's engraving (1628-29) captures the elegance of a game of chess, while John Ingram's painting (1741-63) showcases the allure of Chinese checkers. Fast forward to the 19th century, where Americans enjoyed baseball (1866) and the great outdoors (Silent Still: Camping). Enter the Roaring Twenties, with the rise of movie theaters (1927) and the silver screen, as seen in Cecil B. DeMille's "King of Kings." Leisure continued to evolve with the introduction of fantastical films, such as "The Mummy's Ghost" (1943), featuring Lon Chaney, Jr., and John Carradine. From the whimsical to the thrilling, these historical representations showcase the enduring appeal of leisure, reminding us that the pursuit of enjoyment is a timeless human experience.