Pierce Collection

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

The Market Cross, Devizes, Wiltshire. The cross bears the salutary tale of Ruth Pierce, accused of cheating some buyers at the market, which led to her mysterious death

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

1916 Pierce Arrow
Automobile (Cars). 1916 Pierce Arrow automobile oparked outside

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: hopping race Clapham
Colour plate: The hopping match on Clapham Common: Jackson the runner exhibiting his agility from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Tibetans dressed for religious shamans ceremony, Tongren, Qinghai Province, China, Asia

Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882
3083206 Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish-born politician and inventor of the Palliser shot)

Franklin Pierce, 1804 - 1869
3083292 Franklin Pierce, 1804 - 1869.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th president of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.).

Franklin Pierce, 1804-1869. 14th president of the United States 1853-57 From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers
3052903 Franklin Pierce, 1804-1869. 14th president of the United States 1853-57 From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers; Private Collection.

'Splendid Jem',recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving)
536811 'Splendid Jem',recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); (add.info.: 'Splendid Jem')

Title page with vignette of Demeter goddess of agriculture with scythe amid statuary in a park
FLO4616286 Title page with vignette of Demeter goddess of agriculture with scythe amid statuary in a park. Engraving by Pillement finished by Nee after a painting by Percier

John B. Pierce, 1922. Creator: Unknown
John B. Pierce, 1922

Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Jack Pierce 110 Metre Hurdles 14 August 1992 Date: 14 August 1992

John Higgins, Denise & Pierce 888.Com World Snooker 888.Com World Snooker Championship The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England 07 May 2007 Date: 07 May 2007

Novotna & Pierce Share A Joke & A Coke 21 June 1994 Date: 21 June 1994

Mary Pierce France Wimbledon Championships 2003 Wimbledon, London, England 26 June 2003 Date: 26 June 2003

Pierce into the high aerian clouds (litho)
5224757 Pierce into the high aerian clouds (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierce into the high aerian clouds)

The dancers of Variety, 1929 1-2
The dancers of Variety, 1929 1/2 - Gilda Gray (top left), Rafaela and Manuelito (centre), Eleanor McLean (top right), Myrtle Pierce (Bottom right)

King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
King George IV of England riding a carriage in a royal parade through Dublin, 1821. Accompanied by Irish gentlemen, lancers, soldiers, bishops and aldermen. Going to the Levee

Irish gentlemen drinking punch at a committee meeting to discuss a pillar to commemorate King George IVs visit to Ireland. A pillar committee

Irish gentlemen going to see King George IV in Dublin
Three Irish gentlemen on a one-horse carriage to visit King George IV in Dublin. Captain Grammachree playing Paddy Whack on his Wooden leg-fife to amuse the car party on their journey to meet

King George IV of England arriving in Ireland, 1821
King George IV of England arriving for his tour of Ireland, August 12, 1821. Irish peasants raise their hats and cheer. His Majesty landing on the Pier at Howth

A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822
A jingle or carriage accident on Low Ground Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin. Passengers fall off the bridge into the canal, men with shillelaghs shout. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty, Capt

Gentleman crashing a carriage in a Belfast street, 1822
Brian Boru in top hat and cockle-picker Peg O Shambles crashing a two-horse carriage in a Belfast street, 1822. Hawkers knocked on the street, urchins eating potatoes, a man with shillelagh

Irish gentleman in his cell, Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in his cell with other inmates, Dublin prison, 1821. Captain Blake introduces a ragged exciseman. Sheriffs Prison - Introducing Swan the Exciseman

Irish gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821
Irish gentleman Brian Boru and Naval officer Tarpaulin fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821. Seconds and members of the Duelling Society of Dublin attending

Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel near Dirty Lane, Dublin, with beds and cheap victuals. Adventures in a Snoozing Cellar

An audience rioting in the stalls in a Dublin theatre, 1821. Our Hero and his friends having a small taste of a Row at the Theatre

Irish gentlemen slumming it in a barnyard shebeen, Dublin. Peg-leg officer falls among pigs, geese and potatoes. Disagreeable Adventures of Brian Boru

Army officers performing the Wetting the Commission ritual
Army officers performing a ritual commission ceremony. An officer wets a document in a bowl of punch with a sword at the Elephant and Castle pub. Wetting an Irish Commission

King George IV leaving Dun Laoghaire after his royal tour, September 3, 1821. Departure of the King & unconsolable grief of the Hibernians

Frontispiece with vignettes and medallions. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by William Heath from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles

Victorian tourists wading through dung on a farm looking for a rustic sight on their tour. The grotto and waterfall is just a barn. Ducks attack a child, a gentleman gets stuck in the mud

Battering rams attacking castle walls
Battering ram and two types of borers to pierce walls at top, and two rams below, one supported by a triangle and the other borne on soldiers shoulders

Abyssinians relaxing with Nathaniel Pierce (in yellow skirt), a British sailor who deserted from ship The Antelope and went native

Lancashire County Rugby Team: Pilkington, Pierce, Walsh, Pinch, Jones, Parlane, Crook, Holmes, Stoddart, Hughes, Murray, Valentine, Lewis, Moss, Grover, Allen, Manwaring. 1890s

Tongue Piercing, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
498629 Tongue Piercing, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably in Kashmir)

Ulysses terrefied by the Ghosts (engraving)
973713 Ulysses terrefied by the Ghosts (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses terrefied by the Ghosts)

Pierce Butler Mansion, 8th and Chestnut Streets, c. 1855 (b / w photo)
702726 Pierce Butler Mansion, 8th and Chestnut Streets, c.1855 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Acts of cruelty
Ludmila Shumilova

Brass Mill Date: 1938

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Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh Fringe Festival of the Arts 2010, Street performers and crowds on the Royal Mile, mand with muliple facial piercings putting spike through his tongue

Pierce Hichborn House, North Square, North End, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Pierce Hichborn House, North Square, North End

Sign outside Pierce Hichborn House, North Square, North End, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Sign outside Pierce Hichborn House, North Square, North End

1932 Pierce Arrow S4. Creator: Unknown
1932 Pierce Arrow S4

Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent, c1820. Cadger. n.s. A Low Character. The head of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) mounted on an anchor

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"Pierce: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the enchanting world of Pierce, where history, tradition, and diverse cultures intertwine. From The Market Cross in Devizes, Wiltshire to a bustling whisky bar in Dublin prison circa 1821, this captivating collection of moments captures the essence of human experiences. Transport yourself back to the 1960s as you witness an old Kikuyu lady delicately picking coffee beans under the warm African sun. Her weathered hands tell stories of resilience and generations past. Intrigue fills the air as an Irish gentleman savors his drink amidst lively conversations in a Dublin whisky bar. His eyes reflect tales untold from a time long gone but never forgotten. Marvel at the elegance and grandeur of a 1916 Pierce Arrow car gliding through city streets, representing an era when automobiles were symbols of luxury and sophistication. Delve into Clapham's hopping race with Pierce Egan's Anecdotes - a thrilling account that brings to life the adrenaline-fueled excitement surrounding this unique sporting event. Witness Tibetans adorned in vibrant attire for a religious shaman ceremony in Tongren, Qinghai Province. Their elaborate costumes pay homage to ancient traditions passed down through generations. Experience the chaos and passion as Irish gentlemen clash with night watchmen on Dublin's dimly lit streets during one fateful night in 1822. These brawls serve as reminders that even within society's constraints, rebellion can ignite fiery spirits. Immerse yourself in another tale from Pierce Egan's Anecdotes - bull-baiting by dogs. Feel your heart pound as man pits his strength against beast; an age-old spectacle that both fascinates and repels. Behold a Samburu warrior standing tall with braided ochred hair flowing down his back like cascading flames. His presence exudes power and pride rooted deep within his tribe's ancestral heritage.