Laps Collection

Norway - Kautokeino - Sami People

Siamese Cat Gets Cream
A spoilt Siamese kitten sits in its wicker basket and laps up the cream from the top of a milk bottle!

Man in the Kitchen C1905
Letting your husband loose in the kitchen can be very risky; here, a pot boils over, eggshells litter the floor, and the cat laps spilt milk

Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving)
533903 Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Forming cotton into 'laps' so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts)

1971 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 20th-23rd May 1971. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 003 Ford, 1st position, corrects a slide as he catches Chris Amon, Matra MS120B, exiting Casino Square

Sami Family, Norway. Date: circa 1908

A family of the Sami People from Finnmark, Norway
A family of the Sami People (Saami) from Finnmark - a county in the extreme northeastern part of Norway Date: circa 1901

Bear Island from Voyages en Scandinavie, en Laponie, au Spitzberg et aux Feroe, pub
3715282 Bear Island from Voyages en Scandinavie, en Laponie, au Spitzberg et aux Feroe, pub. 1852 (engraving) by Biard, Francois Auguste (1798-1882); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b / w photo)
3092348 Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common)

We play the game of "Cutlets", when we had all sat on each others laps, Gowing said
971575 We play the game of " Cutlets", when we had all sat on each others laps, Gowing said, " Are you a believer in the Great Mogul

German Soldiers at Snow-Shoe Practice at Goslar in the Harz Mountains (engraving)
1056093 German Soldiers at Snow-Shoe Practice at Goslar in the Harz Mountains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The old versus the new (colour litho)
2783489 The old versus the new (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old versus the new)

Arthur in Avalon Date: 1881

Group of nurses and children outdoors
Group of eight nurses outdoors, three sitting on bench with two small children and a baby on their laps. Date: circa 1910

Bear Island from Voyages en Scandinavie, en Laponie, au Spitzberg et aux Feroe, pub. 1852 (engraving), 1852

Two Saami Men smoking their pipes - Norway. Date: circa 1910s

Sami People - Norway - with antlers and dogs Date: 1930

Norway - Sami People Date: circa 1910s

Sami People - Norway - with Reindeer and small wooden sled
Sami (Saami) People - Norway - with Reindeer and small wooden sled. Date: circa 1909

Lace-Making in the town of Bruges, Belgium 1907
Mid-aged women working in their homes in Fladers on pillow lace-making. Working lots of hours for not much pay from seven in the morning till ten at night

Hermann Lang on the twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz
Hermann Lang on the twelve-cylinder, 490 bhp, 3 litre Mercedes-Benz with which in 1939 he made the fastest timed laps of four Grand Prix circuits with an astonishing peak of 117.5 mph in practice for

Domestic Cat, grey adult, laying on lap of teenage boy sitting on sofa, England

Islands in the Baltic Sea, near Stockholm, Sweden
View from Tourist Station, Saltoluokta, Lapland, Sweden Date: 1927

Sami family, Arctic area of Sapmi
Sami couple, baby and dog outside their home. They are from the Arctic area of Sapmi, which covers northern parts of Scandinavia and Russia. Date: late 19th century

A Saami man - Norway
A Saami man - carrying his wordly possessions - Norway Date: circa 1909

Norway - Finnish family living in Grotli
A Finnish family (possibly of the Sami People) living in Grotli, a village in Oppland, a county of Norway. Date: circa 1906

Monstrous craws, at a new coalition feast, Cartoon shows King George, dressed as an old woman, the Queen, and the Prince of Wales seated around a basin perched on the laps of the King

To the right hon able Lord Viscount Kingsborough, ... this plate representing a perspective view of a lapping room, with the measuring, crisping or folding the cloth in lengths

Manchester, New Hampshire - Textiles. Pacific Mills. Finisher Lapper (Front end). Makes finished laps - cotton comes from the breaker lapper, April 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940

Pensive woman sitting by fireplace with book on laps, (B&W)

Sami Family, Sweden Date: circa 1905

Picture No. 10770091
Norwegian Forest Cat sitting on girls lap with book Date:

Forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts. In foreground baskets of cotton that had been through the gin to remove seeds and separate fibres

Monstrous Craws, At A New Coalition Feast, Cartoon Shows King George, Dressed As An Old Woman, The Queen, And The Prince Of Wales Seated Around A Basin Perched On The Laps Of The King And Queen; They

Two kittens (Felis silvestris), one dark, one tortoise shell, sharing milk

To the right hon able Lord Viscount Kingsborough, ... this plate representing a perspective view of a lapping room, with the measuring, crisping or folding the cloth in lengths

Sami People - Sweden Date: circa 1910s

19th century Swedish clothing
19th century fashion illustration depicts depicts Traditional costumes at Lapplandia, Sweden. Date: 1827

Inuit milking Reindeer, Newfoundland
Laps (blanket term at the time for the indigenous Inuit people) milking reindeer at the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen Station, near St

Sami Father and Son Date: circa 1920

Domestic Cat, tortoiseshell adult female, sitting on lap of owner, England, february

1737 Carl Linnaeus in Lapland dress HD
Carl Linnaeus mezzotint engraving by H. Kingsbury with later hand colouring, published by Dr. Thornton 1805 from an original in his possession

Suburban Sunday in the back garden
A suburban Sunday in the back garden. Mother and son keep cool with bottles of drink, while the dog laps up a glass of Caribbean lemonade. Dad, overheated, gives himself a break from mowing the lawn

Norway - Sami Family in their tent
Sami People from Norway inside their tent

Suburban Sunday 1970S
A sensible boy cools down with a bottle of shandy and his dog laps up a glass of Caribbean lemonade. Meanwhile, Dad, with his shirt off, struggles on in the heat with his lawnmower

Gipsy Boys & Dog
Two scruffy little gipsy boys, one wearing an old school blazer and both wearing wellies. One of the boys strokes a dogs head and it laps up the affection

Cat Laps up Spilt Milk
Pussy laps up the spilt milk

Social / Childrens Tea
Four children have their tea, while mother serves and the cat laps milk from a bowl

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"Laps: A Journey Through Norway's Sami Culture" Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting land of Norway, where the ancient traditions of the Sami people thrive. In Kautokeino, a small village nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, witness the Siamese cat as it gracefully laps up its creamy treat, mirroring the tranquility that surrounds it. Transport yourself back to 1905 and step into a rustic kitchen where a man skillfully prepares a meal and can taken in this warm space as aromas fill the air, creating an atmosphere of comfort and togetherness. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Norway's Sami families. Picture vibrant scenes of their daily lives - two Saami men puffing contentedly on their pipes while gazing at majestic Norwegian vistas or a close-knit family from Finnmark sharing laughter and love. Bear Island emerges from vintage pages depicting Scandinavian voyages, inviting you to explore its untamed beauty. As you traverse these lands, discover athletic grounds on Green Point Common where timeless memories are made and cherished forever. Indulge in whimsical moments like playing "Cutlets, " when friends gather closely with joyous abandon. Engage in lively debates about beliefs such as those surrounding the Great Mogul while relishing each other's company. Witness German soldiers honing their skills during snow-shoe practice in Goslar's Harz Mountains—a testament to resilience and adaptability against nature's challenges. Marvel at how time weaves together old and new through vivid lithographs capturing contrasting eras. Let your imagination wander amidst Arthurian legends set against Avalon’s mystical backdrop dating back to 1881. In these diverse glimpses into laps—be they physical or metaphorical—we find unity among cultures, appreciation for nature’s wonders, and an enduring human spirit that transcends time itself.