Strutt Collection

Saxon Ladies / Strutt
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th centuries: tunics (kirtles)- one with an embroidered hem, super-tunic (roc), mantles, veils or head-rails which completely cover the hair

DUNSTAN WRITING(STRUTT)
DUNSTAN Archbishop of Canterbury English prelate writing with a quill pen Date: 12th century

Medieval comedian playing bellows and tongs
Vignette of a comedian holding bellows and tongs as if playing a fiddle, 14th century manuscript. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Origin of croquet and billiards, 14th century
Game played with ball, stick, hoop and target (the origin of billiards and croquet), 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Portrait of Sir Douglas Strutt Galton. Date: circa 1895

Advert, The Cooper Cycling Skirt, from J Strutt, London Road, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. 1901

Medieval bat and ball game
Man holding a ball about to hit it to a catcher in the game of club ball, 14th century, early version of baseball or criket

Medieval bat and ball games
Woman pitching a ball to a man with a bat in the game of club ball, 14th century (top), man holding a ball about to hit it to a catcher in the game of club ball, 14th century (middle)

Medieval ball game
Man and woman playing handball, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Medieval ball games
Man and woman playing handball, 14th century (top), two teams playing balloon ball, 14th century (middle), and men playing golf or bandy-ball, 14th century (bottom)

Hippas wrestling, 14th century
Men and boys wrestling on other mens shoulders in the game of Hippas, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Medieval wrestling
Two men wrestling for the prize of a rooster, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Medieval wrestling bout
Men wrestling with their coats on the ground, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Medieval wrestling bouts
Men wrestling with their coats on the ground (top), men wrestling for the prize of a rooster (middle), and men wrestling on shoulders of others in the game of Hippas, 14th century

Archers at crossbow practice, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Crossbow shooting at the butts, 16th century
Man with crossbow shooting at the butts (marks) in a school of archery, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Archery practice with the bow, 14th century
Archery practice with the bow and rooster target, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Medieval archery scenes
Archery practice with bow, 14th century (top), crossbow shooting at the butts at a school, 16th century (middle), and archers at crossbow practice, 14th century

Saxon slingers and archer, 8th century
Saxon with slingshot used for hunting, method of slinging a shot, and archer and slingers with slings with sticks in a castle tower, 8th century

Saxon bow and arrow, 10th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Saxon archers with bow, arrows and quiver, 8th century
Saxon archer with bow and arrow, brace of birds in his belt, and Saxon archer with bow, quiver, and hunting dog, 8th century

Saxon archers and slingers
Saxon archers with bow and hunting dog, 8th century (top), Saxon bow and arrow 10th century (middle), and Saxon slinger with slingshot used for hunting and warfare, 8th century

Hawking scene, 14th century
Nobles and ladies on horseback hawking with falcons, while the falconer frightens birds at the river edge, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Hawking scene, 9th century
Hawking scene: Saxon nobleman on horseback with falconer releasing birds near a river bank, 9th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Ladies hawking, 14th century
Ladies hawking with falcons and hunting dogs in the 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Hawking scenes, 9th and 14th century
Hawking scenes: Saxon noble and falconer from the 9th century (middle), and ladies and men hawking with falcons and prey from the 14th century (top, bottom)

Ladies hunting a stag with bow and arrow, 14th century
Ladies hunting a stag with bow and arrow, mounted woman blowing a hunting horn and dog attacking stag, 14th century

Women in hunting dresses, with bow and hunting
Women in hunting dresses, with longbow, quiver of arrows, and hunting horn, 15th century, with man in red outfit and hunting horn

Games unknown, 14th century. A variant of hide and seek, and boys playing a guessing game where one holds up a certain number of fingers and his colleagues have to show the same, similar to scissors

King of the Bean, 14th century
The medieval game of King of the Bean, a mock royal procession led by a zany, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Unknown medieval game
A man calls to a blindfolded man with a club to strike a cauldron, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus

Medieval game of diving for apples, while another boy threatens to upend the bench and dunk him in the tub. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Medieval games: boy diving for apples on a bench while another boy threatens to upend the bench and dunk the boy in the tub (top)

Boarding school game from the 14th century: a boy seated on a round pole must light a taper without losing his balance and falling into the tub below

Boarding school games from the 14th century: a boy on a round pole must light a taper without losing his balance and falling into the tub; a boy on a round pole must light a taper at the end of

Cock-throwing game, 14th century
The winner of a cock-throwing game is carried on a pole with his rooster prize, while another boy follows with a cudgel and banner

Game of frog in the middle, 14th century
Women playing frog in the middle, where the seated girl is pulled and buffeted by her companions until she can catch one, 14th century

Game of hot cockles, 14th century
Women playing hot-cockles, where the kneeling girl must guess whose hand is upon her, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Games of the 14th century
Women playing hot-cockles, women playing frog in the middle, and the parade of a winner of a cock-throwing game. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Hoodman blind, or blind mans buff, 14th century. Men taking turns to be the blind man by reversing the hood, or hitting the blind man with their knotted hoods, and women playing the game (bottom)

Medieval game of bob-cherry
Medieval childrens games: boys playing bob-cherry with an apple 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus

Medieval game of badminton
Medieval childrens game of badminton with racquets and shuttlecock, 13th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Medieval childrens games: badminton with racquets and shuttlecock, boy with paper windmill, boy flying a butterfly on a string, and boys playing bob-cherry with an apple

Green man from medieval pageants
Pageantry. A green man or monstrous wilde man holding a large firework from 1635. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Wild man from medieval pageants
Pageantry. A wild man dressed in leaves, from a ballad of Robin Good Fellow. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus

Wild men from medieval pageants
Pageantry. A wild man dressed in leaves, from a ballad of Robin Good Fellow, and a green man or monstrous wilde man holding a large firework from 1635

Playing cards from the 15th century
Ancient playing cards including the Queen of Rabbits, the King of Columbines, the Ace of Roses, and the Knave of Pink, 15th century

Board games of the 14th century
Board games including fox and geese, dice, merelles, chess, circular chess and tables (backgammon), and the philosophers game

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"Strutt: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Medieval Sports and Fashion" Step into the world of Saxon Ladies as they strutt their stuff in Dunstan Writing, showcasing a fascinating glimpse into the origins of croquet and billiards dating back to the 14th century. Delve deeper into history with a captivating display of C15th costumes that transport you to an era long gone. Behold the striking portrait of Sir Douglas Strutt Galton, a figure who left an indelible mark on society. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you explore an advert for The Cooper Cycling Skirt, capturing the essence of fashion evolution through time. But it doesn't stop there - discover medieval bat and ball games that entertained both young and old alike. Witness Hippas wrestling, a thrilling sport from the 14th century that showcased strength and agility. Marvel at medieval wrestling matches where champions emerged victorious amidst cheers from eager spectators. Strutt invites you to step back in time, unraveling centuries-old traditions through captivating exhibits that bring history alive. From ancient sports to intricate attire, this exhibition celebrates our rich cultural heritage while reminding us how much we have evolved over time. So come along and immerse yourself in this mesmerizing journey through medieval ball games, timeless fashion statements, and enthralling athletic competitions. Let Strutt be your guide as you embark on a voyage across centuries past – an experience not to be missed.