Scratch Collection

Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police. Cat with Votes for Women sign around its neck proclaims, I m a catty suffragette, I scratch and fight the P lice, so long as they withhold the vote

Highland cow (Bos taurus) rubbing its chin on a stile

Boxing for Ladies 1886
The modern girl taught to prefer a bout with the gloves to a scratch with her finger nails

Central America, Costa Rica
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) scratches its neck with its distinctive claw. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult, scratching arm, Western Division, Gambia, march

Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus) adult, scratching, perched on branch

Woman Feeds Chickens
An older woman in a long dress and wide-brimmed hat throws handfuls of chicken feed on to the ground for the chickens to peck at and scratch in the straw

Relax in the forest
Marco Pozzi

Bum scratch - children
I can t bare it. A small girl scratches her bottom while her little brother sits in a pushchair and covers his face. Leominster, Herefordshire, England Date: circa 1972

A cat sits in front of a retro car owned by retired mechanic Krasinets are displayed at
A cat sits in front of a retro car owned by retired mechanic Mikhail Krasinets at an open-air museum of Soviet-era vehicles in the village of Chernousovo, Tula region, Russia August 28, 2018

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Early days
Cristian Flueraru

A bus stop sign is partially hidden within a tree that had grown around it in Lanton, southwestern France, April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A bullet hole is seen on a cracked window at a gym next to the scene where three police officers were shot and killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. July 18, 2016

Get up! It's time for breakfast
The cat unsuccessfully tries to wake up its owners.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

About forgiveness :)
The big cat is sitting on girl's lap. He tore her tights.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic - five models
RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic - five modern souvenir models, constructed out of Coca Cola tins or coal, scratch built model in glass box case, and Olympic and Titanic models in glass display case

Ms Hunter 252 f. 186r Two women fighting, from Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles, 1462 (vellum)
GUL174541 Ms Hunter 252 f.186r Two women fighting, from Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles, 1462 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library

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New Zealand, South Island, Kaikoura Coast. New Zealand Fur Seal Date: 23/01/2007

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Australia, Bass Strait. New Zealand Fur Seal Date: 23/01/2007

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17 months old Bengal tiger cub scratch marking tree, early morning, dry season Date: 22/04/2005

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Chacma baboons, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Date: 23/04/2009

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African Elephant scratches against tree after a mud bath in Samburu NP, Kenya. Date: 01/03/2005

Scratching Time
Alessandro Catta

Volunteering in British Burmah, to Insein with the Moulmein Rifles (engraving)
1060719 Volunteering in British Burmah, to Insein with the Moulmein Rifles (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteering in British Burmah)

Red Squirrel with grape hyacinth flower scratching Date: 19-05-2021

The banqueting hall was in tumult. from The Little Brawl in
3514722 The banqueting hall was in tumult. from The Little Brawl in Irish Fairy Tales by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The banqueting hall was in tumult)

Comic postcard, Dog feeling up to scratch Date: 20th century

Derby figure of a King Charles spaniel, Chelsea-Derby period, c. 1780 (porcelain)
BAL3543 Derby figure of a King Charles spaniel, Chelsea-Derby period, c.1780 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Amateur Athletic Association of Yokohama, Spring Meeting, 1876 (engraving)
1616008 Amateur Athletic Association of Yokohama, Spring Meeting, 1876 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Athletic Association of Yokohama)

The Flea, c. 1715-20
BI88630 The Flea, c.1715-20 by Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (Lo Spagnuolo) (1665-1747); 49.5x38 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

The Trotting Match at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)
1054246 The Trotting Match at the Alexandra Palace (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trotting Match at the Alexandra Palace)

The Flea, 1710-30 (oil on copper)
BEN50195 The Flea, 1710-30 (oil on copper) by Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (Lo Spagnuolo) (1665-1747); 46.3x34 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Cumberland and Westmoreland Sports at Lillie Bridge (engraving)
1615874 Cumberland and Westmoreland Sports at Lillie Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cumberland and Westmoreland Sports at Lillie Bridge)

Relax in the forest
Marco Pozzi

Proportions
Darko Cuder

Dust bath
Michel Guyot

blind abah
Rooswandy Juniawan

A Girl and Bear grass
Shenshen Dou

rasca y pica
FRANCISCO SANCHEZ FOTOGRAFIAS

Only way up is through sweat, tears and blood
Roland Helerand

Near Light
Milena Seita

Red Fox - Algonquin Park
Jim Cumming

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Behind aperture
Hameed Almakhlooq

Dancing Seal
Chang Ye

gazing
Daisuke Kiyota

Butt scratching - simple divine
Jeffrey C. Sink

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"Scratch: A Symbol of Rebellion and Resilience" In the fight for women's rights, Suffragette Cat Scratch boldly paws at societal norms while challenging the status quo. The image of a fierce feline scratching against injustice resonates with the spirit of those who fought for equality. Amidst turbulent times in 1886, even Highland cows couldn't escape controversy as they were caught up in Boxing for Ladies matches. These unconventional events showcased women's strength and determination to break free from traditional gender roles. Central America witnessed its own unique scratch story when Costa Rican police clashed with brave suffragettes demanding their right to vote. The sight of these fearless activists fearlessly fighting police forces left an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, a Callithrix Monkey in Western Division, Gambia scratched its arm nonchalantly, unaware that its simple act would be captured forever as a symbol of freedom and self-expression. Perched on a branch, an adult Galah bird scratches itself gracefully - reminding us that even amidst chaos, there is beauty and tranquility waiting to be discovered. In rural settings worldwide, scratching becomes synonymous with daily routines; whether it's a woman feeding chickens or children playfully indulging in some "bum scratch" fun – these moments remind us to find joy in life's simplest pleasures. The scratch theme extends beyond everyday life into unexpected realms. Retired mechanic Krasinets proudly displays his retro car collection while a cat sits regally nearby – both embodying resilience and nostalgia through their shared love for classic craftsmanship. As we navigate through life's challenges, forgiveness emerges as an essential virtue. Just like RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic models stand side by side despite their tragic pasts; forgiveness allows us to heal wounds and move forward towards brighter horizons together. So let us embrace the multifaceted nature of "scratch, " where rebellion meets resilience, simplicity intertwines with elegance, and forgiveness paves the way for a better future.