Civilised Collection

Richmond Green Cricket
A civilised game of English cricket on Richmond Green, Surrey. Date: 1950s

England / Tunbridge Wells
The pleasantly shaded Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, a truly picturesque colonnaded promenade

A Civilized Daruma, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Civilized Daruma, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

We Will Civilize those Fellows... with Time, 1836–37. Creator: Auguste Raffet
We Will Civilize those Fellows... with Time, 1836-37

A family of savages living at Nymet Rowland in North Devon, England, chatting with a civilised visitor. Date: 1871

Embarrassing Family Relations, 1893 (w / c on paper)
OVR368833 Embarrassing Family Relations, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 27x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series Do the Animals have a soul)

King George V talking to French peasants during WW1 (photo)
6030216 King George V talking to French peasants during WW1 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George V talking to French peasants during WW1)

"Cetewayo civilised", the Ex-Zulu King in the Castle, Cape Town (engraving)
1045156 " Cetewayo civilised", the Ex-Zulu King in the Castle, Cape Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cetewayo civilised")

Cheyenne Chief in semi-civilised dress (engraving)
966836 Cheyenne Chief in semi-civilised dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheyenne Chief in semi-civilised dress)

A scene from an amateur production of a play titled "The Amazons"
MNY381284 A scene from an amateur production of a play titled " The Amazons" presented at Barnard College, New York (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Ethnology (engraving)
3650030 Ethnology (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethnology. Typical examples of the principal races of mankind)

Harmony before Matrimony, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 25th October 1805
2491019 Harmony before Matrimony, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 25th October 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young woman plays a harp)

Ladies tea party with samovar
Ladies tea party in a garden with a samovar. circa 1820

Tea in the Garden (oil on canvas)
XPG381844 Tea in the Garden (oil on canvas) by Cayron, Jules (1868-1940); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A dweller in a quiet street, London (engraving)
5231069 A dweller in a quiet street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dweller in a quiet street, London)

Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles Wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri
PWI92569 Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles Wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri, Italy, c.510 BC (pottery) (see also 92570) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); height: 46 cm; Louvre

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIV, Can the Red Indian be Christianised and Civilised? (engraving)
1054796 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIV, Can the Red Indian be Christianised and Civilised? (engraving) by Hall

Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri, c
XIR192493 Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri, c.510 BC (ceramic) (see also 92569) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek

Advertisement for Pears Soap: A Delicate Compliment at the Christening (colour litho)
5998118 Advertisement for Pears Soap: A Delicate Compliment at the Christening (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Transvaal Gold Fields, and how to reach them (engraving)
1047152 The Transvaal Gold Fields, and how to reach them (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Gold Fields, and how to reach them)

Pocahontas, after 1616. Creator: Unknown
Pocahontas, after 1616

Lay-loo-ah-pee-ai-shee-kaw, Grass, Bush, and Blossom, Semicivilized, 1830

Kaskaskia Chief, His Mother, and Son, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Kaskaskia Chief, His Mother, and Son, 1861/1869. Kee-mon-saw (chief of a tribe, now reduced to three persons) on the western shores of the Mississippi. 1831

Mohigan Chief and a Missionary, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Mohigan Chief and a Missionary, 1861/1869. Ee-tow-o-kaum (chief holding prayer book) and Wain-naw-kon (a missionary) from tribe almost destroyed by disease, in the western part of New York. 1830

Assinneboine Chief before and after Civilization, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Assinneboine Chief before and after Civilization, 1861/1869. Wi-jun-jon (chief) on his way to Washington, invited by President Jackson, in 1832 and on his return in 1833

Society Actor, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Harmony before Matrimony, 1805
Harmony before Matrimony pub Hannah Humphrey 25th October 1805. A young woman plays a harp, singing a duet with a man holding the music book, Duets de L Amour. Ovids Art of Love is on the table

Afternoon tea, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Rasputin surrounded by admiring women, Russia
The monk Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916) surrounded by admiring women, Russia. The woman and girl to his right are his wife (Praskovia Fedorovna Dubrovina)

Caricature of the actors Edwin Booth and Henry Irving
Caricature of the American actor Edwin Booth (right) and the English actor Henry Irving (left). Booth wonders why Irving is being so civilised

Cartoon, How Many Lumps? WW1
Cartoon, How many lumps? The French comic actress Cecile Sorel serves her guests, including a bearded man who has been fighting in the war. On the left sits the French philosopher Voltaire. Date: 1917

Cartoon, British troops at the Front, WW1
Cartoon, British troops at the Front. Rumour has it that British troops on the Western Front are living in idle luxury, leaving it to the French to do any nasty fighting that has to be done

Tea dance at Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Tea dance at the Cavalier Beach Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Cartoon, In the back, WW1
Cartoon, In the back. The woman on the right is criticised for reminding a social gathering that people are killing each other just 80 kilometers away. Date: 1915

Cartoon, Boche, Wild Mammal, WW1
Cartoon, Boche, Wild Mammal, on display in a zoo, an imaginary scene looking forward to 1956. Date: 1915

British doctors sitting at a table, Western Front, WW1
British doctors (Medical Officers) attached to a dressing station, sitting at a table complete with a white tablecloth, near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

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SKETCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA: 1. Young Zulu Chief, Natal; 2. Kaffir Chief, robed in a kaross of jackal skin; 3. Dutch Boer, with an ostrich; 4. Kaffir kraal and domestic life; 5. Malays at Capetown; 6

The Mission Ship of the South American Missionary Society, I. the Allen Gardiner 2
THE MISSION SHIP OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, I. The Allen Gardiner 2. The Cabin 3. Natives of Tierra del Fuego Civilised and Uncivilised, ENGRAVING 1884

Harmony before Matrimony, 1805 (colour engraving)
XCF290999 Harmony before Matrimony, 1805 (colour engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Mission Ship Of The South American Missionary Society, I. The Allen Gardiner 2. The Cabin 3. Natives Of Tierra Del Fuego Civilised And Uncivilised, Engraving 1884

Silhouette portrait of the Burney family
A silhouette portrait of the Burney family (possibly that of the musical historian, Charles Burney?), pictured in a civilised tableaux around a table with swagged curtains framing the scene

Festival Gardens 1951
Visitors relax on deckchairs while a gardener tends to the flower beds at the Festival Gardens, Battersea. Note the Guinness Clock (behind) and Crescent Restaurant (left)

Waking in Barracks
A bugle calls the soldiers to get up, but France being a civilised nation, coffee is served before the men put on their uniforms

Birkenhead Park Opened
The official opening of Birkenhead docks and park, the first visitors looking very smart and well-dressed

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"Exploring the Spectrum of 'Civilised': From Cricket Matches to Royal Encounters" Step back in time to 1871, where Richmond Green Cricket in England's Tunbridge Wells witnessed a fascinating encounter. A family of savages from Nymet Rowland, North Devon, found themselves engaged in conversation with a civilised visitor. The stark contrast between their lifestyles and customs must have been intriguing. Meanwhile, across the vast lands of Russia, Rasputin basked in adoration as he was surrounded by admiring women. His enigmatic presence added an air of mystique to his already controversial reputation. In another corner of history, an artwork titled "Embarrassing Family Relations" captured the essence of awkwardness on paper during 1893. This thought-provoking piece delves into the complexities that can arise within familial bonds. During World War I, King George V demonstrated his compassion and empathy by engaging with French peasants. In a heartwarming photograph frozen in time, we witness a moment where royalty connects with ordinary people amidst the chaos and devastation of war. The engraving titled "'Cetewayo Civilised'" transports us to Cape Town's Castle where the ex-Zulu King finds himself immersed in unfamiliar surroundings. This depiction raises questions about what it truly means for someone to be deemed civilised or uncivilized based on societal norms. Further exploring cultural encounters is an engraving showcasing a Cheyenne Chief adorned in semi-civilised dress. This image challenges preconceived notions about indigenous cultures and highlights how appearances can shape perceptions. Shifting gears towards entertainment, we stumble upon an amateur production called "The Amazons. " As actors take center stage portraying scenes filled with drama and intrigue, they explore themes surrounding gender roles and power dynamics through their performance. Ethnology takes its place among these diverse snapshots as an engraving captures moments that shed light on various societies' customs and traditions.