Reversal Collection

The Favourite Wins by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a reversal of roles. A group of jockeys in different coloured silks sprint for the finishing post while excitable horses in the stands cheer on the winner

Advertisement Photograph, Woman Smiling Outdoors
An advertisement photograph portraying a stylish young woman wearing a yellow top and gloves, smiling as she places her hands on her shoulders

"Smile, Please!"(colour litho)
3630657 " Smile, Please!" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Smile, Please!" Cartoon for the New Zoo Annual.); © Look and Learn

Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul (coloured engraving)
5998878 Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul)

Comic postcard, Father and son, facts of life Date: 20th century

Mr Cinders, a Barrel of Fun, musical comedy, score by Vivian Ellis and Richard Myers, libretto by Clifford Grey and Greatorex Newman, presented by Macdonald & Young, Pleasure Garden Theatre

Caricature depicting Louis XVIII (1755-1824) Napoleon (1769-1821
CHT247137 Caricature depicting Louis XVIII (1755-1824) Napoleon (1769-1821) and the Allies at the time of the Cent-Jours in 1815 (colour litho) by French School

The World Turned Upside Down (colour litho)
CHT219312 The World Turned Upside Down (colour litho) by Russian School (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Russian, out of copyright

The parliamentary female
Father of the family: " Come, dear; we so seldom go out together now- can t you take us all to the play tonight!" Mistress of the House, and MP: " How you talk, Charles

The Reversal of real Images (engraving)
3628855 The Reversal of real Images (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reversal of real Images)

Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman
532271 Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman. George du Maurier cartoon for Punch Almanack for 1867

St Dragon and the George or, Has it Come to This? (colour litho)
3648160 St Dragon and the George or, Has it Come to This? (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dragon and the George or)

Cracked illusion
Gianluca Li Causi

Volunteer women messengers take an active part in the working of the Auxiliary Fire Services, Birmingham, 6th September 1939

Bloomerism 1852
Cruikshanks Exhibition of Bloomers in Hyde Park - a satire on the fashion which Amelia Bloomer made famous Date: 1852

Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - Anti-Suffrage card
Anti-Suffrage card - Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - The man of the House holding the baby whilst his wife goes out and campaigns for womens rights

Ein Wagen mit den krahwinklisch-staberlianischen Garden, Die grosse offentliche Maskerade zu Pferde und zu Wagen in Bamberg am Fastnachts Montage 1837

Man trussed up on a Christmas and New Year card
Man trussed up in front of a fire by a joint of meat, two turkeys and a pudding on a Christmas and New Year card -- One Good Turn Deserves Another. Date: circa 1890s

Kodachrome 35mm Film and Transparencies from 1938/39 in the collection of the Kodak Museum at Harrow, England. The location of the collection is unknown since the closure of film production

A smart lady coming home in the early hours
Role Reversal. A smart lady coming home in the early hours... " Just by Way of a Change". She has only just beaten the Milkman to the doorstep

Cartoon, Prediction of role reversal after the war, WW1
Cartoon, Prediction of role reversal after the war. One young woman says to the other: Can you believe it, my husband wanted to drive the car this morning! But thats not going to happen

Cartoon, Troop transport, WW1
Cartoon, Troop transport. An ex-valet, now a soldier, is surprised to find that his former employer, a baron, is his driver. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Ordinance, WW1
Cartoon, Ordinance. A soldier doing a stack of washing up says his wife is working in a munitions factory making shells. Their roles appear to have reversed! Date: 1915

Sock darning by men, WW1
A middle-aged man employed in darning a sock and rocking a baby - a reversal of roles during the First World War. Date: 1917

Women Doing Mens Work WW1. Woman in uniform down on one knee proposing to her sweetheart in reversal of roles. Date: circa 1917

Womens Rights - Satire Reversal of Traditional Roles
A suited and booted Suffragette heads out to her Club, holding a Paper on the Duties of a Wife and a Debate on Emancipation, whilst her tired husband is left rocking the baby... Date: circa 1910s

Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman. George du Maurier cartoon for Punch Almanack for 1867. In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917)

Emancipated Woman - Husband doing chores
The Handy-man at home An Emancipated Woman reads happily by the fire whilst her sailor husband does his fair share of the household chores by scrubbling the floor. Date: 1915

Dunderpate gives everyone a holiday from school
Dunderpate changes places with the teacher and immediately gives everyone a holiday from school. The boys run around shouting Hooray! Date: 1938

Leap Year Matrimony - Strong Women
I Wed Him. Leap Year Matrimony - Strong Women take fullsome advantage of their right on a leap year to ask for the hand in marriage of their chaps

Music at home, 1903
The Modern Husband by Dudley Hardy. 1903

Grace - A cross-dresser
Cross-dressing: the wearing of clothing and other accoutrement commonly associated with a gender within a particular society that is seen as different than the one usually presented by the dresser

Before and After the Election
Before the election, the Candidate is begging the voter on his knees for his vote. Following the election, it is the voter who is on his knees, petitioning his (now) Member of Parliament

Climate change space mirrors, artwork

Topsy turvy 1854 / Leech
Topsy turvy - or our Antipodes. A reversal of fortune, showing miners being served and waited upon by the upper class

Authority in the young / W H Robinson
Cultivating a sense of authority in the future Empire builders. A roll reversal at school as the pupil heads the lesson and the school masters are taught

Bloomerism in 1852
THE PROGRESS OF BLOOMERISM The new fad spreads and is adopted by ladies of all ages

New Year Clown & Coster
A clown makes a coster pull a cart, while the poor old donkey has a free ride for a change

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"Reversal: Unveiling the Unexpected in Art, Photography, and Life" Step into a world where everything is turned upside down, where the unexpected reigns supreme. From H. M. Bateman's comical depiction of "The Favourite Wins" to an advertisement photograph capturing a woman's radiant smile outdoors, these images challenge our perceptions. Kodachrome 35mm film and transparencies bring vibrant colors to life, reminding us that even in moments of reversal, beauty can still shine through. In "Smile, Please. " we witness the power of a simple smile to transform any situation. Through Cousin Peter and Cousin Paul's colored engraving postcard, we are reminded that family dynamics can be reversed with humor and wit. The comic postcard depicting father and son exploring the facts of life takes us back to a time when role reversals were explored with laughter. In Mr Cinders' musical comedy score by Vivian Ellis and Richard Myers, we delve into a world where gender roles are reversed for comedic effect. It challenges societal norms while providing barrels of fun for audiences. Caricatures depicting Louis XVIII and Napoleon remind us that even historical figures experienced their own reversals - from power to exile or vice versa. These engravings capture their humanity beyond their grandeur. "The World Turned Upside Down, " depicted in vivid color litho artistry transports us into an alternate reality where gravity no longer holds sway over our lives. This image serves as a metaphor for embracing change and challenging conventions. "The Parliamentary Female" showcases women breaking barriers as they enter traditionally male-dominated spaces - reversing expectations one step at a time. Their courage paves the way for future generations seeking equality. "The Reversal of Real Images" engraving invites contemplation on how perception shapes reality itself – what if everything we know was flipped? This thought-provoking piece encourages viewers to question their own perspectives. "Success in Life.