Stereotype Collection

A Scottish Piper wearing McInnes Tartan Date: 1906

Black and white minstrels
A fashion shoot featuring the Black & White Minstrels in Tatler, 1962. The outfit worn by the model in the middle is a white silk, two-piece

Cover for Brochure advertising Triplex Grates / Ranges
A cook proudly produces a loaf - another successful piece of cooking using her Triplex Garte / Range. Date: circa 1927

Bulgarian, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - Lured by six beauties
Classic Tight Scotsman Joke - A stereotype Jock doesn t hang on long to his tight purse strings as six pretty girls required a drink! " It wasn t long here till bang went saxpence

Brochure advertising Triplex Grates / Ranges
A cook proudly produces a loaf - another successful piece of cooking using her Triplex Garte / Range. Home made with Triplex! Date: circa 1920s

WORLD WAR II: COMIC BOOK. Captain Freedom and friends battle the Axis powers. American comic book cover concerning World War II, c1943

PALM-READING, c1910. A staged depiction of a Gypsy woman reading a mans palm. Photographed c1910

Native American
The Native American as noble savage as depicted in a French costume book

Irish Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
731699 Irish Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Christmas greetings card)

Diet and Dieters by Joyce Dennys
A selection of types and the diets they are all eating in order to retain, or, in some cases, reduce their figures. Date: 1929

The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch
The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in a race for the First Prize of a bottle of Scotch Whisky! Date: 1916

PALM READING, c1902. Staged depiction of three fashionable women having their fortunes told with cards at a Gypsy camp. Photographed c1902

Racial Type / Lady Tatters
LADY TATTERS We know nothing about this romantic light opera except for this splendid Hassall poster : looks as though it might be like My fair lady. Date: 1907

English Smuggler
German portrayal of an English smuggler

An engraving depicting a stereotype foundry, 19th century
5311350 An engraving depicting a stereotype foundry, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman's mind magnified (colour litho)
8635593 A woman's mind magnified (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman's mind magnified)

Types of Playgoers - No. 1 The Stalls, 1903 (litho)
XJF448214 Types of Playgoers - No. 1 The Stalls, 1903 (litho) by Wimperis, Arthur Harold (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Irish March of Intellect: or The happy Result of Emancipation'. Barefoot Irish father introducing his son to an
527972 Irish March of Intellect: or The happy Result of Emancipation'. Barefoot Irish father introducing his son to an English lawyer in the hope of having him apprenticed. Cartoon 1820s

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Debine orientale, 1861. Creator: Félicien Rops
Debine orientale, 1861. Periodical: Uylenspiegel, no. 4, 24 February 1861

A Gheel dans un an, 1856. Creator: Félicien Rops
A Gheel dans un an, 1856. Periodical: Uylenspiegel, no. 20, 15 June 1856

Sculpture: "Chastity", by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Sculpture: "Chastity", by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. "Chastity" is here represented in a figure which, judging from the profile presented in the Engraving

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Sculpture: "Chastity", by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Sculpture: "Chastity", by J. Durham, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. "Chastity" is here represented in a figure which, judging from the profile presented in the Engraving

The Politician - by Hasenclever, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Politician - by Hasenclever, 1850. The author of this clever picture, Herr Hasenclever, is, we believe, resident in Munich

Sweet Summer Time - drawn by Gavarni, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sweet Summer Time - drawn by Gavarni, 1850. Illustration to a story by Thomas Miller:..beautiful as the landscape is, it lacks a charm unless woman is there to adorn it; it seems like the Garden of

The Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall: "Morning", by Dicksee, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall: "Morning", by Dicksee, 1862. Engraving of a painting....the morning of life...just opening from the maiden bud into the flower of womanhood...that pretty

The Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall: "Evening", by Dicksee, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The Winter Exhibition, Pall-Mall: "Evening", by Dicksee, 1862. Engraving of a painting....the face, now fully developed into womanliness, is thoroughly English in type

The International Exhibition: marble statue - "Purity" by Matthew Noble, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition: marble statue - "Purity" by Matthew Noble, 1862....we may say that there is a sort of double conventionalism in the abstract representations of the virtues

The tradition of the revolution is transmitted from generation to generation
RDA78535 The tradition of the revolution is transmitted from generation to generation, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Tourist souvenirs showing London landmarks Tourist souvenirs showing London landmarks

Gypsy man washing his hands in molten lead, as was believed in the 16th century, 1560 (engraving)
3794140 Gypsy man washing his hands in molten lead, as was believed in the 16th century, 1560 (engraving); (add.info.: Gypsy stereotype -Gypsy man washing his hands in molten lead)

Young Man in the style of a Romantic, 1857 (pencil on paper)
CH251462 Young Man in the style of a Romantic, 1857 (pencil on paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 47.6x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Four year olds, Angus Wood and Danielle Colls dressed as cowboy and nurse. Action man and Sindy doll are to be banned from Council run play areas

Caricature depicting German army officers strutting arrogantly across the Grand Place in occupied Brussels, Belgium
6000417 Caricature depicting German army officers strutting arrogantly across the Grand Place in occupied Brussels, Belgium, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Poster advertising a gymastics contest in Lyon, 1894 (colour litho)
PER360359 Poster advertising a gymastics contest in Lyon, 1894 (colour litho) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); Private Collection

The Weaker Sex, 1903 (litho)
2913422 The Weaker Sex, 1903 (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804891 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 22 July 1899.); © Look and Learn

Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly
TPG440670 Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly, April 6 1867 (wood engraving) by Nast

The Wandering Jew (colour litho)
974070 The Wandering Jew (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wandering Jew.); © Look and Learn

Laceing [sic] a Dandy, January 26, 1819. January 26, 1819. Creator: Anon
Laceing [sic] a Dandy, January 26, 1819

Propaganda poster for the 1921 plebiscite in Upper Silesia to determine the border between Weimar Germany
6000229 Propaganda poster for the 1921 plebiscite in Upper Silesia to determine the border between Weimar Germany and Poland mandated by the Treaty of Versailles (colour litho) by Rogier

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"Stereotypes: Breaking the Chains of Prejudice" In a world filled with diversity, it is crucial to challenge and dismantle stereotypes that perpetuate prejudice. From a Scottish Piper proudly donning the McInnes Tartan to black and white minstrels performing on stage, these images remind us of the harmful effects of stereotyping. Even in advertising brochures like the one promoting Triplex Grates/Ranges or Diet and Dieters by Joyce Dennys, they can be found lurking, and is essential for us to question these portrayals and strive for inclusivity. Let's not forget the classic tight Scotsman joke where he is lured by six beauties or Captain Freedom battling Axis powers in a World War II comic book cover. These examples highlight how stereotypes have been ingrained in our culture but should no longer define our perceptions. Palm-reading has often been associated with Gypsy women, as depicted in staged photographs from c1910 or c1902 featuring fashionable women seeking their fortunes told. We must recognize that such representations limit individuals based on their ethnicity or occupation, and is equally important to address stereotypes surrounding Native Americans and Golliwogs. By acknowledging their rich cultures beyond caricatures, we can foster understanding and respect for diverse communities. As we move forward, let's embrace empathy, educate ourselves about different cultures, challenge assumptions, and celebrate individuality rather than falling into the trap of harmful stereotypes. Together we can break free from these chains and create a more inclusive society where everyone feels seen and valued.