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Swapping Collection

"Swapping: A Timeless Tradition of Exchange and Barter" In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho): Amidst the chaos of war

Background imageSwapping Collection: A swap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

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

Background imageSwapping Collection: In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)

In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795909 In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War)

Background imageSwapping Collection: Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America

Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America
CHT202632 Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America, engraved by Joseph Swain (1820-1909) 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Houghton

Background imageSwapping Collection: The Princess... asked her to exchange the peasants clothes for her royal garments

The Princess... asked her to exchange the peasants clothes for her royal garments
IL241946 The Princess...asked her to exchange the peasants clothes for her royal garments, scene from Good Luck and Bad Luck in Childrens Stories from Rumanian Legends by Moses Gaster (1856-1939)

Background imageSwapping Collection: Ms 493 f. 17 An exchange of gifts, from The Eclogues

Ms 493 f. 17 An exchange of gifts, from The Eclogues
XIR187866 Ms 493 f.17 An exchange of gifts, from The Eclogues by Virgil (70-19BC) with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon

Background imageSwapping Collection: Victorian scrap, scene from Aladdin

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

Background imageSwapping Collection: New Crowns for Old Ones, cartoon published in Punch, 15th April, 1876 (litho)

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)

Background imageSwapping Collection: Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching)

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)

Background imageSwapping Collection: Libre-echange (Free Trade) (colour litho)

Libre-echange (Free Trade) (colour litho)
3099003 Libre-echange (Free Trade) (colour litho) by Geoffroy, Henry Jules Jean (1853-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Libre-echange (Free Trade)

Background imageSwapping Collection: The Trick, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F. Jukes (1745-1812), 1790 (colour litho)

The Trick, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F. Jukes (1745-1812), 1790 (colour litho)
BSA266456 The Trick, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F. Jukes (1745-1812), 1790 (colour litho) by Smith, Charles Lorraine (1751-1835) (after); 44.5x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSwapping Collection: The Duke of Monmouth exchanging Cloaths with a Shepherd... (1792). Creator: Samuel Sparrow

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)

Background imageSwapping Collection: Christmas Truce by Bruce Bairnsfather

Christmas Truce by Bruce Bairnsfather
A memory of Christmas, 1914: " Look at this blokes buttons, arry. I should reckon e as a maid to dress im." A picture by the famous wartime Bystander cartoonist and creator of Old Bill

Background imageSwapping Collection: Picture No. 11769130

Picture No. 11769130
Christmas Tree with Christmas lights presents and star white frost covered trees in winter snow Reindeer with red nose Penguin Squirrel and Polar Bear with Christmas presents

Background imageSwapping Collection: Stamp market on the Champs Elysees, Paris, France

Stamp market on the Champs Elysees, Paris, France
Stamp market and stamp collectors on the Champs Elysees, Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSwapping Collection: Young lady filling up a decanter

Young lady filling up a decanter
A young Lady fills up the whiskey decanter with lemonade as a prank on April Fools Day. Date: 1923

Background imageSwapping Collection: Notices in a bartering shop

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

Background imageSwapping Collection: Picture No. 11769129

Picture No. 11769129
Christmas Tree with Christmas lights presents and star white frost covered trees in winter snow Reindeer with red nose Penguin Squirrel and Polar Bear with Christmas presents

Background imageSwapping Collection: Old Shoes for Some Broomes, from Cryes of the City of London, c

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

Background imageSwapping Collection: East End Couple having fun

East End Couple having fun
A couple from the East End of London " having a real good time!". The gentleman and the lady have swapped hats! Date: circa 1900

Background imageSwapping Collection: DNA recombination, molecular model

DNA recombination, molecular model
DNA recombination. Molecular model of a Holliday Junction, a moving point of contact between two DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Background imageSwapping Collection: Crossing over, artwork

Crossing over, artwork
Crossing over. Artwork of two chromosomes swapping genetic material prior to meiosis (production of gametes). This is a natural genetic process, known as crossing over

Background imageSwapping Collection: Swapping Hearts W Jesus

Swapping Hearts W Jesus
MIRACULOUS HEART TRANSPLANT Saint Catherine of Siena exchanges hearts - temporarily - with Jesus; because his is bigger than hers, its more painful for her than for him


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"Swapping: A Timeless Tradition of Exchange and Barter" In the trenches before Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho): Amidst the chaos of war, soldiers find solace in swapping stories and experiences, forging bonds that transcend borders. Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America: Explorers and settlers navigate unfamiliar territories by engaging in fair trades with Native American tribes, fostering cultural understanding through mutual exchange. The Princess. . asked her to exchange the peasants clothes for her royal garments: In a tale as old as time, a princess discovers humility by swapping her lavish attire for simple peasant clothing, reminding us that true worth lies beyond material possessions. Ms 493 f. 17 An exchange of gifts, from The Eclogues: Through heartfelt gestures and thoughtful presents, friends celebrate their bond by exchanging tokens of affection and appreciation. Victorian scrap, scene from Aladdin: In this enchanting world filled with magic lamps and genies, Aladdin's life takes an unexpected turn when he swaps his humble existence for unimaginable riches – a reminder that destiny can be altered through daring choices. New Crowns for Old Ones cartoon published in Punch: Satirical commentary on societal trends reveals how people are often willing to swap their values or principles for fleeting promises or temporary gains – a cautionary tale about staying true to oneself. Berliners at an "exchange market" in Lichtenberg, Berlin: Vibrant markets come alive as locals gather to swap goods and stories; these bustling hubs serve as melting pots where cultures intertwine through shared exchanges. Traffic between the lines etching 1876: Against all odds during times of conflict or division, humanity finds common ground by exchanging ideas across ideological boundaries – proving that dialogue can bridge even seemingly insurmountable gaps. Libre-echange (Free Trade) colour litho .