Curling Collection (#3)

Curling In The 19Th Century. From The Book Scottish Pictures Drawn With Pen And Pencil By Samuel G. Green Published 1886

Close up of a fern opening a new leaf in springtime; Ohio united states of america

Hawaii, Powerful Curling Wave, Side Angle View, Whitewash And Spray, Blue Sky

Front View Of Aqua Wave, Tube, Blue Sky, Glassy And Flat

Translucent Curling Blue Wave Backlit, Shimmery Waters, Land In Background

Large Shimmery Blue Wave Curling With Wind Spray, Land Visible In Background

Side Angled View Of Big Blue Wave Curling With Spray, Blue Skies In Background

Hawaii, Side Distant View Of Dramatic Big Waves Curling And Crashing, Whitewash A30B

Model of Blue-ringed Octopus with legs curling, cross-section showing orange venom glands and duct, blue crop storing undigested food, large yellow brain, red mouth, salivary glands and tongue

Grey kitten with tabby markings and blue eyes, sitting, looking up attentively towards red feather duster, raising front paw to catch feathers, tail curling upwards, front view

Black kitten sitting, looking up towards camera, large ears erect, tail curling along floor, front paws in front of body, front view

Curling, Waverley Club, Edinburgh, Scotland, Victorian period

Slithering yellow-brown snake (Serpentes) with two black lines running along body, view from above

Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) with pattern of black oval patches

Illustration, Sea Snake (Hydrophiidae) curling and hissing

Design with acanthus leaves. Charcoal on detail paper. Silver Studio. circa 1895

Organic serpent garlic plants (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon Bzenc ). Gardener removing the curled tops from garlic plants

Head of Asian Elephant or Indian Elephant, elephas maximus, curling up its trunk

Mona Monkey, Cercopithecus mona, standing on all fours on tree branch, long tail curling over back, distinctive blue markings around eyes, pink mouth, white hair on underbelly, side view

Black kitten sitting, looking up towards small bell on the end of pink ribbon, large ears erect, black tail curling at tip, green eyes following bell above

Burmese Python (Python molurus), brown snake curled in S-shape, high angle view

A Close End, c1903, (1903). Artist: A Brown & Co
A Close End, c1903, (1903). From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Hairstyle instruction leaflet, combouts for shorter hair. (2 of 2) circa 1960s

WW2 Comic Postcard - Short Wave
WW2 - Comic Postcard - Short Wave! A blonde girl has her hair curled into a short wave by a fellow ATS member with some curling tongs - a play on the short wave radio craze

Advert for Paz & Silva electrical household items 1913
French electrical household items: light bulbs, ornate chandeliers, irons, curling iron, kettles, Russian coffee maker, radiators, heaters Date: 1913

Cutout New Year card with verse. Date: circa 1890s

Dapper Chap Curling 1914
A dapper young man prepares to play, during a winter match. Date: 1914

Hair Curling Clips
A girl having rather painful looking clips put into her hair, presumably to make it curl into the kind of curly hairstyle made popular by child star Shirley Temple. Date: 1930s

Recreations of Largs, Scotland
Recreations available at Largs on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, including Bowling on Douglas Street Green, Curling on Hill Pond, Boating on The Bay

Advert for Pierre et Albert Jenin womens hair 1910
French advert for the latest hairstlyes with curls. Date: 1910

Curling Hair Extensions
Girls wetting lengths of hair to curl them into hair extensions or to made into wigs. Date: early 1930s

Slithering brown patterned snake (Serpentes), high angle view

Tongue of cat, curling like ladle to lap up liquid, each papilla pointing backwards, so tongue can be used like rasp

Curling players and targets

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"Curling: A Timeless Scottish Tradition" Step back in time to the early 19th century, when curling first emerged as a beloved sport in Scotland. In 1843, wood engravings captured the essence of a thrilling curling match, showcasing the passion and skill of its players. Fast forward to 1854, where an intense competition took place on Invernytie Loch near Perth, Scotland. The icy surface provided the perfect backdrop for this exhilarating game. As the years went by, curling continued to captivate both Scots and international enthusiasts alike. By 1869, it had become so popular that outdoor matches were held on frozen lochs like Loch Leven. This picturesque setting added an extra layer of beauty to an already mesmerizing sport. In 1885 and again in 1912, Scottish Curling reached new heights with championships that showcased exceptional talent and fierce rivalries among participants. These events solidified curling's status as a national pastime. Meanwhile, across borders in Switzerland at Crans Montana and Bern, locals embraced this icy pursuit with equal fervor. Outdoor matches became common sights against breathtaking alpine landscapes - a testament to how curling transcends cultural boundaries. Even advertisements couldn't resist featuring curlers during their heyday. In 1931, stockings adverts highlighted elegance combined with athleticism while Arthur Bell & Sons' Old Scotch Whisky proudly associated itself with this cherished tradition from Perth. The Caledonian Games of 1890 brought together athletes from around the world who competed fiercely in "The Roaring Game" – proving that it was not just another sport but rather a symbol of camaraderie between nations. Today's modern world may have changed drastically since those early days; however, one thing remains constant: Curling continues to be celebrated worldwide for its strategic gameplay and sense of community spirit. So grab your broomstick and join the ranks of those who have embraced this timeless Scottish tradition.