Tatters Collection

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Tatters chasing the car
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- Tatters, a wire-haired fox terrier, not wishing to be left behind, chasing his masters car on hearing the horn sounding. Date: 1927

Valley Forge campfire, Revolutionary War
Dispirited American soldiers huddle around a campfire at Valley Forge. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Flag of Fort Sumter, 1861
Fort Sumters US flag after the bombardment, as raised in New York in 1861 by Major Anderson, Sumter commander. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, 1816
The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, Pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving)

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George Washington marching the Continental Army to Valley Forge winter camp. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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

Winter at Valley Forge, Revolutionary War
American troops huddle in the cold at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Theatrical and vaudeville presentations, December 1923
Three photos from theatrical and vaudeville presentations, December 1923: the 8 Embassy Girls in vaudevile; the Childs brothers in London Calling

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Punish the PIrates
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - The great seal of the United States Navy lies in ruins after a successful attack by Vietnamese forces - Punish the PIrates'. Date: circa mid-1970s

WW1 poster, Souscrivez a l'Emprunt National - Pour le Drapeau! Pour la Victoire! (Subscribe to the National War Loan - For the Flag! For Victory!) Date: 1917

Cartoon, The Last of the Last Lines, WW1
Cartoon, The Last of the Last Lines. Showing a scarecrow version of Paul von Hindenburg holding a sword, with Kaiser Wilhelm and the Crown Prince on the right

Souscrivez a l Emprunt de la Liberation, c. 1917 (colour litho)
1199847 Souscrivez A l Emprunt de la Liberation, c.1917 (colour litho) by Royer, Henri (1869-1938); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Annie Myers, opera and stage singer Date: 1890s

The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving)
2490496 The Modern Job! Or John Bull and his Comforts!, pub. 1816 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Regent)

Before and After, The Guild of the Good Samaritan, Clothe the Poor. 1899

The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193154 The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

"Rags and Tatters"(colour litho)
2814663 " Rags and Tatters" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Rags and Tatters." Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo)

The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191754 The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Holiday Entertainments (litho)
1039224 Holiday Entertainments (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Entertainments)

Paddy Flannigan, 1905 (oil on canvas)
CH130139 Paddy Flannigan, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Lord Mayors Day (engraving)
1627716 Lord Mayors Day (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayors Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 November 1893)

Juhu Beach, Bombay
Out of season hand-powered fairground carousel on Juhu Beach, Mumbai (Bombay). First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1992

German caricature of Russian soldiers, WW1
German caricature of Russian soldiers in 1914 at the beginning of the First World War. Date: 1914

Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter
(hic!) jacet (translated from the Latin: " Here Lies" ) - a drunken Londoner collapsed in gutter, his umbrella and hat discarded onto the street in his stupor. Date: circa 1890s

Russian Serf / Peasant - A Muzhik
Muzhik or mujik - a Russian peasant, usually from pre-1917 Imperial Russia. The term confers a certain degree of poverty, as most muzhiks were serfs before the 1861 agricultural reforms

A poor young boy tucking into a hunk of bread - Italy. Date: circa 1906

Persian Dervish in Chechnya. Date: circa 1905

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Valley Forge soldier on picket duty in the snow, awaiting his relief shift, American Revolution Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration by F.C. Yohn

We Gladstone / Umbrella
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Liberal MP and Prime Minister struggling with an old umbrella (alias the Liberal Party) Date: 1809 - 1898

Music cover, Love and Pride, comic medley duet sung by Harry Clifton and Fanny Edwards. circa 1870

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, The Great Adventure. Pat follows her pet terrier Tatters through a hole in the roots of an old oak tree. Date: 1921

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, dog being given a bath
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- Tatters, a wire-haired fox terrier, being given a bath in the scullery sink, an operation which he hated. Date: 1927

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Tatters exploring a town
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- Tatters, a wire-haired fox terrier, exploring a town while on a trip with his master. Date: 1927

War Economy by A. Wallis Mills, WW1
Lady Sybil de Vere: " Do look at those extraordinary people. Their clothes are quite new!" Sir Hugo: " Rotten bad form

The Public Warming Room in Paris, 1840 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR196928 The Public Warming Room in Paris, 1840 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Washing day - Before and After marriage! Before, " when I was a young and single chap I wore some shirts like this" (complete)

Two young Moroccan Girls with buckets on their heads Date: circa 1930s

Serbian Beggar - clutching a handful of unusual root vegetables... Date: circa 1910s

Wandering Algerian musician
Itinerant Algerian musician playing a local three-stringed guitar-type instrument. Date: circa 1910s

Cissie Milford as Skittles - At The Worlds Mercy
Cissie Milford as Skittles " At The Worlds Mercy." Date: circa 1911

Two extremely ragged men reading a smart fashion magazine. Bill Snooks (reading from a fashion paper) - " To be really well dressed

Chas. H. Yale & Sidney R. Ellis present golden voiced Al. H. Wilson in A prince of tatters by Sidney R. Ellis. Date c1903

Golden voiced Al. H. Wilsons songs in A prince of tatters. Date c1903

Kabyle Women and babies - Algeria. The Kabyle are Berbers from North Eastern Algeria - estimated population today of 5 million individuals. Date: circa 1910s

Chinese Beggar Date: circa 1910s

A very poor man - Algiers, Algeria Date: circa 1920s

Denis Diderot / Gown
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher, lamenting the loss of his nightgown Date: 1713 - 1784

EVRV2A-00189
Continental soldier in shabby clothing in the snow at Valley Forge winter camp, American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Tatters: A Journey Through History, Art, and Entertainment" Step into the world of "Tatters" as we explore various illustrations and historical moments that depict this intriguing concept. From an illustration by Cecil Aldin showcasing Tatters chasing a car to the iconic flag of Fort Sumter in 1861, each hint offers a unique glimpse into different aspects of tatters. In EVRV2A-00022, we delve deeper into the enigmatic nature through "The Modern Job. Or John Bull and his Comforts. " from 1816. This piece captures the essence of societal struggles during that era. Lady Tatters represents a racial type that further adds layers to our understanding. Moving on to theatrical and vaudeville presentations in December 1923, tatters take center stage as performers captivate audiences with their talent and creativity. Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Punish the Pirates showcases how tattered justice seeks retribution against wrongdoers. During World War I, posters like Souscrivez à l'Emprunt National - Pour le Drapeau. Pour la Victoire. (Subscribe to the National War Loan - For the Flag. For Victory. ) date back to 1917 when nations rallied together under one banner for victory's sake. The Last of the Last Lines cartoon depicts war's devastating impact while German caricatures portray Russian soldiers in a unique light. Souscrivez à l Emprunt de la Libération from around 1917 brings color lithographs alive as they encourage support for liberation efforts. Lastly, Annie Myers emerges as an opera and stage singer who embodies resilience amidst life's trials. Through these hints spanning art forms, historical events, entertainment mediums, and cultural representations such as flags or racial types – we embark on an immersive journey exploring "tatters. " Discover how this concept has shaped narratives throughout time while leaving lasting impressions on society's fabric.