Tatty Collection

Accident- Snow from Roof
A REGULAR DAMPER - AND NO MISTAKE Having left an exhibition on Swiss avalanches a tatty man suffers a similar fate courtesy of a roof clearer !

Veterans of 1776 Returning from the War, 1848 (oil on canvas)
1068867 Veterans of 1776 Returning from the War, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Ranney, William Tylee (1813-57); 87x123.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Art Museum League Fund

City Guard, Peking, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
468597 City Guard, Peking, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomson described this night watchman, called Old Wang, as " One of the city guard)

Toothache (oil on canvas)
TW426725 Toothache (oil on canvas) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); 53.2x43 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Juhu Beach, Bombay
Out of season hand-powered fairground carousel on Juhu Beach, Mumbai (Bombay). First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1992

Tattercoats dancing while the goosherd pipes, from English Fairy Tales, pub. 1922 (colour lithograph), 1922. Tattercoats;

Hic Jacet - Here Lies - drunken man collapsed in gutter
(hic!) jacet (translated from the Latin: " Here Lies" ) - a drunken Londoner collapsed in gutter, his umbrella and hat discarded onto the street in his stupor. Date: circa 1890s

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Vintage Voigtlander Brilliant camera with leather case and roll films

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Vintage Voigtlander Brilliant camera with leather case and roll films

A poor young boy tucking into a hunk of bread - Italy. Date: circa 1906

Office Boy burns his bridges and threatens to give notice
Office Boy burns his bridges (disobeying every commandment on his behaviour in sight) and threatens to give notice to his (rather surprised) Boss! Date: 1907

French Theatre / Finet
Finet A character from Les Escoliers by Francois Perrin. Date: 1589

Great Yorkshire Show, Ripley, Harrogate, England
Great Yorkshire Show, Ripley, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. A tatty card, but a good clear image. Date: 1910

The Ragged School, West Street (previously Chick Lane), Smithfield (print)
XND70107 The Ragged School, West Street (previously Chick Lane), Smithfield (print) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

17 Gough Square - where Dr. Johnson compiled his dictionary
17 Gough Square, Fleet Street, London - where Dr. Samuel Johnson compiled his dictionary in 1748. In the garret (with the slanting roof) his assistants worked

Serbian Beggar - clutching a handful of unusual root vegetables... Date: circa 1910s

Two scruffy street boys discuss lowering of income tax
Joyful News. " Ow, I sy Billie, Fader says there ll be a penny off de income-tax nex Year." Date: 1895

Very tatty sandwichboard man advertises smart Gents suits
Visual irony of a very tatty sandwich board man advertising a Gentleman Tailor and his smart suits, retailing for 12/6. Date: circa 1890s

Two extremely ragged men reading a smart fashion magazine. Bill Snooks (reading from a fashion paper) - " To be really well dressed

Well-heeled man reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel
Formerly Well-heeled elderly gentleman (now a little tatty) reduced to staying at the Temperance Hotel. Down in the World Alas! See what Drink had brought him to. Date: 1892

Ragged Street singers - looking decidedly worse for wear
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a pair of ragged street singers singing about fair and stormy weather - the perfect illustrative template for their undoubtedly

Portrait of a provincial Turkish peasant (in Istanbul)
Superb head and shoulders portrait photograph of a provincial Turkish peasant (photograph likely to have been taken in Istanbul). Date: circa 1920s

Cartoon - The Officers Mess
The Officers Mess! Four young boys playing at being soldiers act in a very un-soldier-like manner, eating, drinking and generally lounging about! Date: circa 1915

Generous Beggar / 1833
TRUE GENEROSITY " When I see anyone worse off then myself I pity them" ( Where will he find one ) A ragged yet forthright beggar offers a generous view on life

Beggar Holds out his Hat
A tatty beggar sweeps the cobbled street and holds out his hat for money

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"Tatty: A Journey Through Time and Emotions" In the realm of accidents, one incident stands out vividly - snow cascading from a rooftop, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The delicate flakes danced in mid-air, enchanting all who witnessed their graceful descent. Transporting us further back in history, we find ourselves amidst veterans of 1776 returning from the war. Their tired yet determined faces tell tales of bravery and sacrifice etched into their souls forever. An oil on canvas masterpiece captures this poignant moment, allowing us to glimpse into their world. Shifting our gaze to another corner of the globe, we encounter the City Guard in Peking during the late 1800s. A black and white photograph freezes time as these guardians stand tall with unwavering dedication. Their presence exudes strength and resilience against an ever-changing backdrop. Amidst fairy tales lies a whimsical scene where Tattercoats dances joyfully while the goosherd pipes his merry tune. This illustration from English Fairy Tales transports us to a land where magic intertwines with reality, reminding us that dreams can come true if we believe. On a different note entirely is Toothache depicted on canvas; an agonizing pain captured visually for all to empathize with. The artist's brush strokes convey discomfort and anguish experienced by many at some point in life – a reminder that even beauty has its share of suffering. Juhu Beach in Bombay beckons us towards serenity as waves crash upon sandy shores under golden rays of sunlight. Here, tatty remnants are washed away by gentle tides as nature offers solace amidst chaos - a haven for weary souls seeking respite from daily struggles. Returning once more to Tattercoats dancing while the goosherd pipes but now through eyes gazing upon illustrations published nearly a century later than before – it reminds us how timeless stories continue captivating generations across time spans unimaginable.