Swap Collection

Egret and Cypress
Michael Zheng

A swap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A swap, c1905. Crow men on horseback apparently involved in an exchange

Comic postcard, Scotsmen wearing wrong kilts after going for a swim Date: 20th century

Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith
Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel Barker (aka John Hill and Geoffrey Norton), who was born Lilias Irma Valerie Barker in 1895

Focus
Ling Lu

Comic postcard, Father takes the wrong pram Date: 20th century

Victorian scrap, scene from Aladdin, the Princess exchanges the magic lamp for a new one. 19th century

New Crowns for Old Ones, cartoon published in Punch, 15th April, 1876 (litho)
PNP314318 New Crowns for Old Ones, cartoon published in Punch, 15th April, 1876 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the British Prime Minister)

Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching)
497606 Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

Augustus II of Saxony giving the King of Prussia an entire regiment of dragoons in exchange for... (chromolitho)
2788849 Augustus II of Saxony giving the King of Prussia an entire regiment of dragoons in exchange for... (chromolitho) by European School

Bombadier Tom Burridge of Deptfprd, London and his comrade Bombadier Poppleseell of Middlesbrough attempt to trade their cigarette lighter for an accordion at a barter exchange in Luneburg

Items for trade on display in a shop window in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

A barter exchange in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd... (1792). Creator: Samuel Sparrow
The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd to conceal himself after his defeat at the battle of Sedgeley-moor (1792)

Barter between count Borrell and D Urgell Sal. la bishop. Par
Barter between count Borrell and D Urgell Sal.la bishop. Parchment. 988. Detail signatures. Archive of Seu d Urgell. Catalonia. Spain

Musical Chairs: A little party at Downing Street
Politicians swap their various roles in government as if playing a game of musical chairs. Date: 1916

Notices in a bartering shop
Notices in English and German in the window of a bartering shop. A pile of long-playing records can be seen on the right. Date: circa 1940s

Old Shoes for Some Broomes, from Cryes of the City of London, c
XJF354285 Old Shoes for Some Broomes, from Cryes of the City of London, c.1688 (engraving) by Laroon, Marcellus the Elder (1653-1702) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Swapping Tales from the Past: A Journey through Time and Exchanges" Step into a time machine as we explore the fascinating concept of "swap. " From comic postcards to historical events, these captivating moments will transport you to different eras where unexpected exchanges took place. In the 20th century, a hilarious mix-up unfolds as a father accidentally takes the wrong pram. The resulting chaos is captured in a comical postcard that will surely bring a smile to your face. Similarly, Scotsmen find themselves wearing the wrong kilts after an adventurous swim – another amusing scene frozen in time on yet another comic postcard. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Colonel Barker and Valerie Smith's extraordinary story. Their lives intertwine when they decide to swap identities, challenging societal norms with their audacious exchange. Traveling back even further, witness an iconic moment from 1807 when Prussian and French Field Marshals are exchanged after being captured. This colorful lithograph captures the tension and significance of this historical event. Venturing into Victorian times, we stumble upon scenes from Aladdin depicted in delicate scraps. These enchanting illustrations capture magical transformations and remind us of how swapping can lead to unexpected adventures. Punch magazine brings humor into play with its cartoon published in April 1876 titled "New Crowns for Old Ones. " This satirical piece pokes fun at people's desire for change by showcasing individuals exchanging their old crowns for new ones – a witty commentary on human nature's constant pursuit of novelty. The hustle and bustle of city life during the late 19th century come alive in an etching called "Traffic between the lines. " It portrays busy streets filled with carriages swapping places amidst chaotic traffic flow – reminiscent of our modern-day rush hour struggles. Dive deep into political intrigue as Augustus II of Saxony gifts an entire regiment of dragoons to King Frederick II of Prussia in exchange for. . Well, that remains a mystery.