Nimble Collection

WW2 Poster -- Women of Britain Come Forward Now
Women of Britain -- These scientific instruments demand nimble fingers and quick brains. Come Forward Now. Recruitment poster, Auxiliary Territorial Service

The Drawn Cricket Match between Oxford and Cambridge at Lord s, 4, 5, and 6 July (engraving)
1628883 The Drawn Cricket Match between Oxford and Cambridge at Lord s, 4, 5, and 6 July (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from the Attractive Picture Book (coloured engraving)
3652553 Page from the Attractive Picture Book (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

People I Have Met, the Governess (engraving)
1614005 People I Have Met, the Governess (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Governess)

Jack be Nimble
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Traditional nursery rhyme. Date: circa 1912

Little Girl Little Girl Traditional nursery rhyme. Date: circa 1912

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" She had made her sisters pinafores when they were younger; now she cut out their bonnets and dresses, turning her nimble fingers to anything.", 1880

Thick-tailed Galago (Galago crassicaudatus) clinging onto branch

Squirrel monkey with tail coiled around body

Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sp. ) clinging to branch and looking down, head turned to side, front view
Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sp.) clinging to branch and looking down, head turned to side, front view

Felis catus catus, ginger cat walking on wooden beam, front view

Greek Spinning Girl
A Greek girl in traditional costume, using an old- fashioned spiining rod with her nimble fingers. Date: 1930s

Japanese juggler at St. Martins Hall
The Japanese performer and famous peg-top-man, Ja-En-See, spins his top with a string wound round it and contrives to make it go through such nimble

Belgian soldiers retreat
Belgian soldiers in August 1914, retreating to Antwerp, accompanied by dogs pulling machine guns. As the Germans pushed their invasion through Belgium, the Belgium army was forced to retreat

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"Nimble: A Timeless Trait Embraced by Women, Animals, and Even Cats. " In the midst of World War II, a powerful poster titled "Women of Britain Come Forward Now" urged women to showcase their nimbleness in supporting the war effort. Just like Jack be Nimble, they were encouraged to step up and make a difference. Meanwhile, at Lord's Cricket Ground in July, an engraving captured the essence of agility during a drawn match between Oxford and Cambridge. The players showcased their nimble skills on the field, captivating spectators with their graceful movements. Turning our attention to enchanting illustrations from the Attractive Picture Book, we discover that even pages can portray nimbleness. In one colored engraving titled "People I Have Met, " a governess is depicted gracefully navigating her surroundings with poise and elegance. But it's not just humans who possess this remarkable quality; animals too display incredible dexterity. From the Thick-tailed Galago clinging onto branches to Squirrel Monkeys coiling their tails around their bodies for balance - nature showcases its own version of nimbleness. And let us not forget our feline friends. A ginger cat walking effortlessly on a wooden beam demonstrates how Felis catus catus embraces its innate agility without hesitation or fear. Whether it's women contributing to society during times of crisis or creatures maneuvering through challenging environments – nimbleness remains an invaluable trait. It transcends time and species boundaries as Little Girl Little Girl reminds us that being agile is something we should all strive for in our daily lives. So let us celebrate this timeless attribute that unites us all – whether human or animal – reminding ourselves that embracing our own nimbleness can lead to extraordinary achievements.