Hula Hoop Collection

Hula Hoop Zebra
Christina Heitmann

The Vernon Girls, singing and dance group, pictured trying out Hula hoops during rehearsals ahead of their appearance on ATV show Oh Boy, 1st October 1958

Chico Johnson 24 year old from California August 1983 - world record holder for twirling 77 hoops

Levitation JLP01_09_771221
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The illusionists Van Buren and Greta carrying out an act of levitation during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground

Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, 1900. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, 1900

Portal of St. Germain-des-Pres, 1900. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Portal of St. Germain-des-Pres, 1900

An English William IV Sitting Room in Late Summer, c. 1830 (w / c on paper)
CJP190715 An English William IV Sitting Room in Late Summer, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 34.3x34.8 cm; Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; English

Children Playing Games in the Park (chromolitho)
733332 Children Playing Games in the Park (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

When you meet Grown Up people in the gardens who puff and blow as if they thought
3481716 When you meet Grown Up people in the gardens who puff and blow as if they thought themselves bigger than they are.. from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

An afternoon when the Gardens were white with snow, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
3481728 An afternoon when the Gardens were white with snow, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

A boy surrounded by toys in a toy shop. July 1984

General shots of the village Rhiwlas, in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. Children playing outdoors. 20th September 1964

Dancing on the farm Ballerina Gillian Brodie seen here performing on fence posts and milk churns. 1959 A781A-001

Hula-hooping - the latest craze to hit Britain had the girls a-swinging and a-swaying in Lincolns Inn Fields. The girls are members of W.H.Smith netball team. October 1958

The Daily Mirror Hula Hoop girls went through a super-hooper workout for their appearance at Brightons Regent ballroom. After watching the girsl perform some of the audience joined in October 1958

The Hula-hooping craze has caught on at the St. Pauls Way Secondary Central School at Bow, London during gym lessons. September 1958

Woman performing slimming exercises using a hula hoop. Circa 1969 P007919

Hula Hoops in Manchester circa 1959. P005253

Mother and daughter wearing matching sweat shirts and full skirts by Jeffrey Rogers. August 1982 P017405

Removing Debris Brought Down By A Flood At St. Ives, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Removing Debris Brought Down By A Flood At St. Ives, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI. February 1901-July 1901", by [Harmsworth Bros, Limited, London, 1901]

Punch and Judy, 1834. Artist: G Rymer
Punch and Judy, 1834. Plate no.4 from London Scenes; view of a group of children and adults watching a Punch and Judy Show

The Umbrellas, 1881-1886. Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
The Umbrellas, 1881-6. Renoir worked on this picture over several years. The two little girls and the lady behind them on the right are in an earlier, softer style than the rest of the picture

The Chislehurst and Sidcup Play Leadership in procession

Children in a school gymnasium C018 / 2337
School children playing in a gymnasium. Photographed at a primary school in Chudovo, Russia

A 10-year-old girl shows off her hula hoop skills to her classmates, c1950s
HULA HOOP, c1950s. A 10-year-old girl shows off her hula hoop skills to her classmates, c1950s

STREET MUSICIAN, 1868. The soldier minstrel. A disabled American Civil War veteran as organ grinder. Wood engraving, American, 1868

CIRCUS ACROBATS. Wood engraving, late 19th century

FASHION, 1795-1812. Mens, womens and childrens fashions for 1795-1812. Line engraving, American, 19th century
FASHION, 1795-1812. Men s, womens and childrens fashions for 1795-1812. Line engraving, American, 19th century

STREET MUSICIANS, 1854. Our Street. Wood engraving, American, 1854

Woman with a Hula Hoop. Blurred image of a womans hips twirling a Hula Hoop (plastic ring) around them

Girl playing with a hula hoop
MODEL RELEASED. Girl playing with a hula hoop. She is eight years old

Children playing and parading in streets during King Narai Reign Fair, Lopburi, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Hula Hoop: A Timeless Joy of Twirling and Play" Step into the enchanting world of hula hoop, where levitation becomes possible. Just like Chico Johnson, a 24-year-old Californian from August 1983, who holds the world record for mesmerizing twirls. Travel back to Paris in 1900 and witness the birth of this captivating activity in Luxembourg Gardens. Thanks to Donald Shaw MacLaughlan's creative genius, these gardens became a portal to endless fun and laughter. Stroll through the Portal of St. Germain-des-Pres as well, another masterpiece by MacLaughlan that transports you into a realm where hula hoops reign supreme. Imagine an English William IV Sitting Room in Late Summer circa 1830; there amidst elegance and refinement lies a playful twist with children joyfully twirling their hula hoops. Their vibrant energy echoes through time on a charming chromolitho titled "Children Playing Games in the Park. " In Kensington Gardens, even grown-up people can't resist joining in on the merriment as they puff and blow while attempting impressive tricks with their hula hoops. And when winter arrives, transforming the gardens into a snowy wonderland, Peter Pan himself would surely be seen twirling his hoop amidst its magical beauty. Hula hooping has not only brought joy but also served practical purposes throughout history. In 1901 at St Ives, debris left by floods was efficiently removed using hula hoops—a testament to its versatility beyond mere playfulness. Let's not forget about Punch and Judy shows from 1834—G Rymer captured moments where these iconic characters embraced hula hoops as part of their comedic performances. Artists have been captivated by this timeless pastime too; Pierre-Auguste Renoir immortalized it in "The Umbrellas" (1881-1886), showcasing how even amid bustling streets filled with umbrellas, hula hoops manage to steal the show.