Rube Collection

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Melville Gideon at the Piano
Melville Gideon (1884-1933) was an American composer, lyricist and performer. Here he is appearing in The Co-Optimists, a variety revue show that originally opened in London in 1921

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rave; Radish; Rube (engraving)
7197342 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rave; Radish; Rube (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rave; Radish; Rube)

House of the tides
Marianne Wogeck

Euterpean Band, Westerville, Ohio, USA
Members of the Euterpean Band (nicknamed the Rube Band of Otterbein), Westerville, Ohio, USA. Date: 1907

Oldring, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Manning, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Waddell, St. Louis, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Teniers, (1582-1649), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Teniers, (1582-1649), 1830. David Teniers the Elder (1582-1649), Flemish painter who studied under Rubens in Antwerp and is known for his landscapes and depictions of agricultural life

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus Rube) At The San Diego Zoo; San Diego California United States Of Americ

Self-Emptying Ashtray of the Future. Cartoon by Reuben Lucius ( Rube ) Goldberg (1883-1970)
GOLDBERG: FUTURE CARTOON. Self-Emptying Ashtray of the Future. Cartoon by Reuben Lucius ( Rube ) Goldberg (1883-1970)

Rube Whipple in Way down East. Date c1898

Jan Rube, golfer
Jan Rube, the most succsessful amateurplayer in Sweden between 1971 and 1981. He played under this period all the European and World Championships

BOSTON RED SOX, c1916. Members of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, c1916. Left to right: George H. Babe Ruth, Ernie Shore, George Rube Foster, and Dellos Del Gainer

THOMSON HOME RUN, 1951. Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hitting his pennant-winning home run, the so-called Shot Heard round the World

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In the bustling city of Boston, a historic moment was captured in 1916. The team photo of the renowned Boston Red Sox showcased an assembly of talented players, with one figure stealing the spotlight. Seated proudly in the front row, center stage, was none other than Babe Ruth himself. Meanwhile, across town at Melville Gideon's piano studio, melodies filled the air as students honed their musical skills. Le Vocabulaire Illustre adorned Gideon's walls, showcasing engravings that depicted various subjects including a rave and a radish. Among these illustrations was also one capturing the essence of a "rube. " Venturing beyond Boston's borders led to discoveries like House of Tides—a place where nature's ebb and flow created enchanting landscapes. In Westerville, Ohio, music enthusiasts gathered to witness captivating performances by the Euterpean Band. The baseball world witnessed fierce competition between teams such as Philadelphia and New York in America's favorite pastime—the American League. Players like Oldring from Philadelphia displayed their prowess on field while Manning represented New York with equal fervor. St. Louis had its own star player named Waddell who left spectators awestruck with his remarkable skills on display for all to see. Delving into history revealed Teniers—an artist whose works transcended time despite being created centuries ago by an unknown creator. As we reflect upon these diverse hints—from sports legends to artistic masterpieces—we are reminded that life is an amalgamation of different passions and talents that shape our world in unique ways.