Minded Collection

Andrews Liver Salt poster by John Hassall
I must have left it behind. A bemused gent scratches his head as he searches his suitcase for his precious tin of Andrews Liver Salt. It is, of course, in his back trouser pocket. Date: c.1920

A crafty Norwegian lad outwits a simple-minded devil by tricking him into jumping into a nutshell, in which he is at once imprisoned. Date: 1879

The Fanatics, by Miles Malleson, A Play for the Broad-Minded, at the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, directed by Clifford Hamilton, produced by Arthur Gibbons, from the Queens Theatre

The Rats Nest (engraving)
3626165 The Rats Nest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rats Nest. Illustration for Chatterbox (1871). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

"Go and tell your mistress "(engraving)
2813254 " Go and tell your mistress " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Go and tell your mistress)

Rudyard Kiplings New Poem, The Absent-minded Beggar (b / w photo)
1592817 Rudyard Kiplings New Poem, The Absent-minded Beggar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudyard Kiplings New Poem, The Absent-minded Beggar)

Our visit to Grandfather, the Tale of an Old Master (colour litho)
1039349 Our visit to Grandfather, the Tale of an Old Master (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our visit to Grandfather, the Tale of an Old Master)

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632391 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Home Rule Debate, Notes in the House of Commons (engraving)
1062042 The Home Rule Debate, Notes in the House of Commons (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Debate, Notes in the House of Commons)

Sample Of Rudyard Kipling Handwriting. The Absent Minded Beggar Stanzas Three And Four. From A Facsimile Printed By The Daily Mail Publishing Company 1900

William Gladstone as twins
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE (1809-1898) as both First Lord of theTreasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, ensuring a single- minded approach to finance

Anarchist Paracutist
A parachutist escapes from the Attila - the aptly-named flying machine of the evil- minded anarchist Hartmann - while on a bombing raid. (Story only guessed at) Date: 1902

Publius Valerius Publicola destroys his own house
Publius Valerius Publicola, a Roman Consul, to dissipate suspicion of his ambitions, destroys his own splendid house on top of the Velian Hill - an instance of Roman high-mindedness and self-sacrifice

The Student by H. M. Bateman
A particularly studious student, so engrossed in the book he is reading, accidentally strides off the edge of a cliff. Date: 1925

Cartoon, Parrots of Paris, WW1
Cartoon, Parrots of Paris, showing women going about their normal business, with little understanding of the seriousness of war. Date: 1915

Sandlebridge Schools, Great Warford, Cheshire
A view of the Sandlebridge Schools, Great Warford. The schools opened to 1902 to accommodate children who were labelled as feeble minded. Date: Date unknown

Airship Battle
The Attila - the aptly-named flying machine of the evil- minded anarchist Hartmann - in battle over the ocean. Date: 1902

Attack on Balloon
The Attila - the aptly-named flying machine of the evil- minded anarchist Hartmann - attacks a balloon. Date: 1902

Hartmann Attacked
The Attila - the aptly-named flying machine of the evil- minded anarchist Hartmann - is attacked while on a bombing raid. Date: 1902

Anarchist Aircraft
The Attila - the aptly-named flying machine of the evil- minded anarchist Hartmann. Date: 1902

Samuel Smith, Purist
SAMUEL SMITH - pure-minded member of Parliament who attacked stage immorality, describing The belle of New York as a glorification of the vulgarest debauchery. Date: 1836 - 1906?

Solar panels a the roundabout island, Ost district, Woergl, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop. The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - " Oos that Gentleman you re painting

Male wit - Thoughtless of Her
Thoughtlessness of Her " If you was arf the man you d offer to carry some of these bundles". " Ow can I with my ands in my pockets!" Date: 1894

Spinning cotton with self-acting mules of type devised by Richard Roberts (1825). These could be powered by water wheel or steam engine and power transferred to machines through belt-and-shafting

Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epileptic. Mother worked in factory previous to marriage, and while Hyman was coming. Her mentality is questioned

Leap Year Matrimony - Strong Women
I Wed Him. Leap Year Matrimony - Strong Women take fullsome advantage of their right on a leap year to ask for the hand in marriage of their chaps

Bernarr McFadden
BERNARR MCFADDEN - American fitness guru, the father of physical culture, healthy- minded discourager of impure habits. Date: 1868 - 1955

Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk
Boot-making workshop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Town folk back from country / W H Robinson
An absent minded man fresh back from the countryside after the war, forgets that he is back in town and set off to work with a pitch fork and farmers smock

Jacob Deceives Esau
The sly JACOB obtains his simple-minded elder brother ESAUs birthright in return for a mess of pottage

Piccadilly Circus Tube
Piccadilly Circus station, on the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway : the American financier C T Yerkes master-minded this much-needed extension to the system

Sister Minds Baby 19C
Baby is minded by big sister, who does a bit of sewing at the same time

Owl Fortune Teller
An owl tells the fortune of a simple-minded ewe

Mary 1 Queen
MARY TUDOR wife of Felipe II of Spain, somewhat bloody-minded when it came to matters of religion, with her autograph

Longstrom Swimmer
Swedish swimmer Carl Fredrik Longstrom wears swimming trunks rather than a full- bodied bathing suit, which would shock public opinion in less open-minded countries

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"Minded: A Journey Through Art, Literature, and Politics" Step into the world of "minded" as we explore a captivating collection of artworks, literature excerpts, and political debates that challenge our perceptions. From the iconic Andrews Liver Salt poster by John Hassall to the cunning tale of a crafty Norwegian lad outsmarting a simple-minded devil in 1879, this diverse range of hints invites us to delve deeper into the intricacies of human nature. Intriguingly, we encounter William Gladstone portrayed as twins - an enigmatic depiction that sparks curiosity about duality and hidden depths within individuals. The anarchistic paracutist captures our attention next, reminding us that even in chaos lies potential for change and liberation. Miles Malleson's play "The Fanatics, " designed for broad-minded audiences, challenges societal norms with its thought-provoking narrative. As we immerse ourselves in its storyline, we are compelled to question our own beliefs and biases. Moving on from stagecraft to visual artistry, "The Rats Nest" engraving confronts us with raw reality - an unflinching portrayal that forces introspection. Similarly striking is the powerful message conveyed through the engraving titled "Go and tell your mistress. " It serves as a poignant reminder of how communication can shape relationships and influence society at large. Rudyard Kipling's new poem "The Absent-Minded Beggar" takes center stage with its evocative black-and-white photo. This poetic masterpiece sheds light on forgotten voices while urging empathy towards those less fortunate than ourselves. As we journey further into this eclectic mix of artistic expressions, we stumble upon a color lithograph titled "Our visit to Grandfather: The Tale of an Old Master. " Here lies an opportunity to appreciate heritage while reflecting on generational wisdom passed down through time.