Doing Collection

Brenda doing the wheel
Joan Gil Raga

Fatigue Sleep
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Circus gymnast doing hand-stand (colour litho)
5198438 Circus gymnast doing hand-stand (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus gymnast doing hand-stand)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Coupon shortage and making do
The long Caption gives the little girls excuse for having patches. The Home Front War Effort was helped along by cryptic slogans such as Make do and Mend and Making do

Female gymnast doing hand-stand (colour litho)
5198439 Female gymnast doing hand-stand (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female gymnast doing hand-stand)

Female gymnast doing elbow stand (colour litho)
5198440 Female gymnast doing elbow stand (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female gymnast doing elbow stand)

Women Workers WW1 Postwoman
Postwoman trudging through the snow with bulging mail bag is confronted by a snapping terrier. Doing her bit whilst the men are at the front. Date: circa 1917

Womens War Work WW1 Ticket Collector
Girl in blue uniform works as a Ticket Collector Doing her Bit during the First World War. Date: circa 1915

Womens War Work WW1 Post Girl
A little girl with large G. P. O. satchel, delivers the post, Doing her Bit for the war effort. Date: circa 1915

Womens War Work WW1 Policewoman
Doing her Bit is the Lady Bobby, or Policewoman. Date: circa 1915

The poelier star, Louis Bernard Coclers, 1756 - before 1780

Three women doing laundry in the water for a farm in Beek, The Netherlands, print maker: Christiaan Wilhelmus Moorrees (mentioned on object), Dating 1811 - 1867

River View with a rampart, print maker: Hendrik Spilman, 1742 - 1784

Hero and Leander, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Women do laundry at a canal, Anonymous, Pierre Drevet, 1650 - 1738

Stable with cows: the autumn season, print maker: Pieter Nolpe, Pieter Symonsz. Potter, Frederik de Wit, 1640 - 1706

Apollo and the Muses, Monogrammist AC (16e eeuw), 1520 - 1562

Luna, the moon, and her children, Harmen Jansz Muller, Hieronymus Cock, 1566 - 1570

Christ Child puts a roof, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Cartouche with grotesques, bottom center is a child, print maker: Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Allegory of perception, Jan Saenredam, Johannes Janssonius, 1595 - 1600

A house full of mourning, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Assuerus van Londerseel, Petrus Plancius, 1581 - 1656

Picture No. 10983289
DOG - Chihuahua doing yoga ( play bow ) on a towel Date:

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"Unleashing the Power of Women: From Munitions to Handstands, We Do It All. " During WW1, women stepped up and joined the workforce as munitions workers, showcasing their strength and determination. Fatigue sleep was a luxury for these hardworking women who tirelessly contributed to the war effort. Just like a circus gymnast defying gravity with a handstand, women in WW1 challenged societal norms by taking on unconventional roles. In times of scarcity during WW2, coupon shortages forced people to make do with what they had - a testament to resilience and resourcefulness. Female gymnasts continued to inspire us with their incredible skills, whether it be performing handstands or elbow stands that defy expectations. Women's contribution during WW1 extended beyond factories; they also took on important roles such as postwomen and ticket collectors. The image of a policewoman during WW1 showcases how women fearlessly entered male-dominated professions to maintain law and order. Illustrations from "Railway Ribaldry" capture the whimsical spirit of W Heath Robinson's work while highlighting various aspects of women's war work. From munitions factories to acrobatic feats, from postal services to maintaining peace – these images remind us that when duty calls, women rise above expectations and get things done.