Ruth Collection

Ruth and Naomi
Ruth tells Naomi, Whither thou goest, I will go. Thy people shall be my people, and thy god my god. Later she will marry Boaz and be grandmother to David

Fruit Label -- best Jaffa grapefruit
Fruit Label -- Ruth best Jaffa grapefruit, packed by Z A Chelouche, produce of Palestine. Depicting a smiling woman with a tray of fruit balanced on her head. Date: 20th 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

Babe Ruth, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, in baseball uniform, holding baseball bat. Date c1920

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

The Market Cross, Devizes, Wiltshire. The cross bears the salutary tale of Ruth Pierce, accused of cheating some buyers at the market, which led to her mysterious death

Who will buy my sweet blooming lavender?
Old Street Cries -- Who will buy my sweet blooming lavender? 20th century

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

Page from The Bystander, 18th April 1928, featuring an article called Flying for Women by Lady (Abe) Bailey, who is pictured top left as the champion woman aviator who flies a D.H. Moth

Cover of Dance Magazine, April 1930 with an illustration of the Chicago ballet dancer Ruth Pryor y T. Currie-Bell Date: 1930

Mrs. Cunningham Reid (Mary Ashley)
Hon. Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley, daughter of multi-millionaire, Lt-Col Wilfred Ashley (1st Baron Mount Temple) and sister of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten

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

Babe Ruth Signing a $100, 000 Contract, 1926
Photograph showing Babe Ruth (1895-1948), the American baseball player, signing a $100, 000 contract for a twelve-week tour, 1926

Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1199590 Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 94x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Ruth Ellis death notice
Official notice of the death of Ruth Ellis on the door of Holloway Prison. She was the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Date: 13th July 1955

A portrait of the American dancer Ruth St Denis, 1929 in her Burmese dance seen during a long period of performances in California Date: 1929

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome
Cinderella, the first pantomime at the London Hippodrome, which received rave reviews. Top photographs show Hetty Chattel as the Prince, Ruth Lytton as Dandini and Amy Farrell as Cinderella

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

The Piper. Date: circa 1970s

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

Ruth St Denis / Jugend 08
RUTH ST DENIS (Ruth Dennis) American vaudeville dancer and choreographer doing a serpent dance (Schlangentanz)

Ruth in Boazs Field, 1828. Artist: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872)
Ruth in Boazs Field, 1828. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

G&s / Pirates, India 3
Young Frederic is reminded of his duty at pistol-point by the Pirate King and Ruth in an amateur production by the British community at Simla, India

Ruth Gleaning
At Bethlehem, the widowed Ruth goes gleaning in a newly- reaped field where she catches the attention of Boaz, who eventually marries her : her great-grandson will be David

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law. Bible 2 Ruth 1.14. Wood engraving 1873
535934 Ruth embracing her mother-in-law. Bible 2 Ruth 1.14. Wood engraving 1873.; (add.info.: Ruth embracing her mother-in-law. Bible 2 Ruth 1.14. Wood engraving 1873.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

"Ruth", by A. Johnston, from the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Ruth", by A. Johnston, from the exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'The colouring of this picture is extremely vivid and effective; moreover

Boas and Ruth, 1609-1653. Creators: Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp, Pieter de Grebber, Adam Camerarius
Boas and Ruth, 1609-1653. Attributed to Pieter Claesz Soutman (1593-1657)

Ruth and Boas, 1640-1650. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
Ruth and Boas, 1640-1650

Ruth and Boas, 1825. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Ruth and Boas, 1825

Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes Calderon
Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi with Orpah standing in the Moab desert by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, at Walker Art Gallery, first exhibited 1886. Oil on canvas

Naomi returns to Bethlehem - Bible
3781400 Naomi returns to Bethlehem - Bible; (add.info.: Naomi returns to Bethlehem, accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Ruth. Ruth, chapter II)

Ruth Gleaning, 1862, by R.T.Bayne (stained glass)
MH21578 Ruth Gleaning, 1862, by R.T.Bayne (stained glass) by Bayne, Robert Turnill (1837-1915); Sculthorpe Church, Norfolk

A study of Ruth French, the accomplished stage dancer, London, 1923. Making her third apearance at the London Hippodrome in Julian Wylies Brighter London. Date: 1923

Scene from Tom Jones, comic opera by Edward German
Scene from Tom Jones, a comic opera by Edward German, based on the 18th century novel by Henry Fielding, with a libretto by Robert Courtneidge and Alexander Thompson, and lyrics by Charles Taylor

Then said Boaz to Ruth, go not to glean in another field, 1840. Creator: Henry Bryan Hall I
Then said Boaz to Ruth, go not to glean in another field, 1840. Biblical scene, from Ruth 2: 8: Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter

Miss Ruth Lytton, (1875-1939), c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Ruth Lytton, (1875-1939), c1930. English stage, theatre and music hall actress

Fall / Italian Spinone / 85
RIGOL ANNA FROM MY PHANTOMS Owned by De Bernes, imported by Dr Ruth Tattersall. Head study. Date: 1985

Down with the Foe, Boys having a Pillow Fight by Ruth Cobb - from unknown Childrens Annual

The Flag of the Foe by Ruth Cobb - from unknown Childrens Annual

The New Pet, terrier puppy with whip, by Ruth Cobb Date: 1937

The Tea Cup
A simple still life painting of a red teacup and saucer, contrasting with a dark background, a silver bell in the form of a woman holding a vase of flowers is standing behind

A Breconshire Village
A landscape painting of of a village somewhat hidden by a dense woodland, in the country of Breconshire, also known as Brecknockshire, Wales. Date: circa 1918

Blue China
A still life painting of an upturned China bowl, beside a similarly patterned blue and white tall vase containing anemones in various colours. Date: circa 1916

China Ducks
A still life painting of some colourful flowers neatly arranged in a large, yellow vase, to each side of which, stands some China mallard duck figurines. Date: circa 1916

Ruth Vincent with her son
Ruth Vincent (1877-1955), an English opera singer and actress. She began her career with the D'Oyly Carte opera company at the age of 17, and went on to appear in musical comedies

Music cover, Take My Heart, Ruth Etting
Music cover, Take My Heart, words by Joe Young, music by Fred E Ahlert, sung by Ruth Etting, America's Sweetheart of the Air. Date: 1936

Ruth Vincent, singer in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas
Ruth Vincent, English opera singer and actress who performed in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas Date: circa 1900

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"Babe Ruth: A Legend on and off the Baseball Field" Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, was an iconic figure in American sports history. Known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, his legacy extends far beyond the diamond. In 1933, a chewing gum card featuring Babe Ruth became a prized possession for fans across America. This card captured the essence of a man who revolutionized the game with his powerful swing and towering home runs. But there was more to Babe Ruth than just baseball. In biblical references like "Ruth and Naomi, " we see parallels between this legendary athlete and stories of loyalty and devotion. Photographed by Nickolas Muray in the 1920s, Babe Ruth's larger-than-life persona shines through. Standing tall and confident, he exudes charisma that captivated both fans and teammates alike. Away from the spotlight, Babe Ruth showed his softer side when interacting with children. Whether it was talking to them while playing for the New York Yankees or engaging with a group during his Boston Red Sox days in 1916, he had a genuine connection with young admirers. The Market Cross in Devizes captures another facet of Babe Ruth's life - perhaps hinting at his love for lavender or simply showcasing him amidst everyday scenes outside of baseball stadiums. Beyond sports-related fame, other notable figures named it also left their mark on history. The American dancer Ruth St Denis brought grace and artistry to stages worldwide in 1929 - her portrait capturing her elegance perfectly. Even publications like The Bystander recognized Babe Ruth's impact beyond athletics; they featured articles about women aviators alongside coverage of this sporting icon's achievements on April 18th, 1928. Babe Ruth may have been known primarily as a baseball player but exploring these hints reveals layers to his character that go beyond mere statistics or records broken. He remains an enduring symbol of determination, charisma, and the ability to inspire generations with his remarkable talent.