Hole Collection (#89)

Golf at St Andrews 1889
Beautifully attired ladies enjoy a game at St Andrews, Scotland; a lady putts out on the fourteenth hole (note the double green that is shared with the fourth hole)

Pocket Sun Dial
The POCKET SUN-DIAL - a precursor of the pocket watch - let the suns light pass through a small hole to reach a dial marked on the inside rim

Indian Clepsydra
An ancient clepsydra from Southern India : the bowl has a small hole in it, and gradually fills, at which point the watching boy strikes a gong

Boys Ferreting C19
Two boys set a ferret down a rabbit hole

Surrey Theatre 1840S
Idlers, promenading couples, a lady & lap dog, a dog chasing a boy, & a porter with a heavy load loiter on the street - 3 drunks with pint pots stumble out of the Coal Hole pub

Poppy in Button Hole
A remembrance poppy on the lapel of a tweed jacket

Water Clock Egypt
Egyptian water clock : the passage of time was measured by water gradually emptying from the bowl through a hole

Kibitka Interior
Inside a KIBITKA - the tent of the Kalmuk nomads; note the closeable hole above the fire, and the samovar Date: early 19th century

Ww1 / 1915 / Rising Sun Hot
When Japan enters the war, John Bull finds the Rising Sun a little too hot for him !

Judas Betrays / Hole
Jesus is betrayed by Judas with a kiss

Wet day in Piccadilly, Central London
A wet day in Piccadilly, Central London, with pedestrians and a hansom cab

Marcus Curtius sacrifices himself for Rome
When a fissure appears in the Forum in Rome, the oracle demands a sacrifice. A young horseman, Marcus Curtius, volunteers and rides into it, nobly giving his life for the city he loves

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"Holes: Portals to Mythical Beginnings, Natural Wonders, and Unexpected Encounters" IROQUOIS CREATION MYTH: Sky Woman emerges from the celestial hole, shaping a new world. A WW1 Cartoon portrays a soldier digging trenches - an emblematic hole of despair and sacrifice. Voyager 2 captures Neptune's enigmatic blue hue through its lens, revealing the mysteries beyond our earthly holes. Pine Martin UK peeks out from its cozy den in a tree hollow – nature's secret hideaway holes. RF- Tawny owl with moon behind (Strix aluco), UK – a mystical creature observing through nocturnal holes. The Mole diligently tunnels underground, creating intricate networks of hidden passages and worm-filled holes. Hendrick Avercamp's painting depicts joyous skaters enjoying the ice near town - frozen water as both playground and perilous hole beneath their feet. Golf Club at Hyannisport showcases manicured greens dotted with challenging sand traps – strategic holes for golfers' delight. Emperor penguin viewed through a mesmerizing hole in an iceberg at Snow Hill Island rookery – nature's artistry on display amidst icy depths. Leaf cutter ants carrying plant matter in Costa Rica demonstrate their industriousness within leafy pathways resembling miniature green tunnels. From ancient myths to natural wonders and human-made creations, "Holes" serve as gateways to unseen realms or provide glimpses into extraordinary worlds that exist right under our noses—each one inviting us to explore further and uncover the secrets they hold within their depths. Note.