Beginners Collection

Cover design, Simplicity Sewing Book, helpful hints for beginners and experts. 1947

Beginners aid to skating, Wimbledon, London. 1900

Sports on the Ice (engraving)
1045225 Sports on the Ice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sports on the Ice)

Switzerland - Grindelwald, the Wetterhorn
Coloured lantern slide of a view of Mount Wetterhorn from the town of Grindelwald. Long famed as a winter tourist destination with slopes for beginners

An Aquaplane Teacher
Catalina Island, California: c. 1927. An aquaplane teacher shouts through a megaphone telling his students how to achieve the upright position

Two Skiers Pause On A Slope
Quebec, Canada: c.1960 Two skiers pause on a bunny slope to take in the view of the surrounding Laurentian Mountains

Learning to Ski
Beginners on the ski slopes. Date: 1960s

First Steps for the Future Pilot
An ingenious device for teaching beginners the rudiments of controlling an aeroplane in 1931. The little machine which flies in a strong draught of air ejected from the cylinder on the left

Approach to Music, piano music cover
Cover design for a piano tutor, Approach to Music, Book I, entitled " How do you do, Mr Piano", by Tobias Matthay (1858-1945)

Ups-a Daisy
A sensible provision now made on some of the nursery slopes, whereby the plump skier may, with the minimum of effort, regain his or her feet after a fall

Kultur: The Drilling Machine for Military Beginners by Heath
Three raw recruits are put through their paces on the training ground with the help of a machine which reduces them to mere puppets

Beginners slopes under mountain scenery at Shijinglong ski resort, Beijing, China, Asia

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Embarking on new adventures, beginners find their footing in various realms. From mastering the art of sewing with the Simplicity Sewing Book's cover design to gliding gracefully on ice aided by beginner's skating tips at Wimbledon, London. Sports enthusiasts embrace the thrill of winter as they navigate icy terrains depicted in an enchanting engraving titled 'Sports on the Ice. ' In picturesque Switzerland, Grindelwald's Wetterhorn becomes a playground for those learning to conquer snowy slopes. Amidst the chaos of WW1, peace finds solace through Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration 'When Peace Comes Along, ' offering hope and respite for beginners navigating uncertain times. An aquaplane teacher guides novices through waves, while two skiers pause mid-slope to catch their breath and appreciate how far they've come since their first steps into skiing. The sky beckons future pilots as they take their first steps towards soaring heights in 'First Steps for the Future Pilot. ' The approach to music is beautifully captured in piano sheet music covers that inspire beginners to unlock melodies hidden within ivory keys. With a touch of humor, 'Ups-a Daisy' reminds us that even when we stumble along our journey, there is always room for growth. In Kultur: The Drilling Machine for Military Beginners by Heath Robinson unveils a comical yet practical contraption designed to ease military training woes. Through these diverse glimpses into different domains, one thing remains constant – every expert was once a beginner.