Pulling Collection (#2)

Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). Creator: Thomas-Charles Naudet
Retablissement du culte catholique, 1802, (1921). The restoration of Catholic worship - First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Falcon stagecoach at Wadebridge, Cornwall
Falcon stagecoach with passengers, and crew in historical costume, on the road at Wadebridge, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980

Blitz in London -- pulling debris clear, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters pulling debris clear following an air raid. Date: 1940s

Everglade Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), pulling out flesh from the shell of a snail

Dunstanborough Castle - The Lilburn Tower (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214627 Dunstanborough Castle - The Lilburn Tower (pencil & w/c on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 51.4x37.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

A small tugboat pulling a number of Thames River Barges
A lovely postcard composition depicting small tugboat pulling a number of Thames River Barges. Date: circa 1909

Soho, London - 52-53 Broadwick Street W1 - man pulling a barrow. 1973

Lizzie the munition war-worker in Sheffield, WW1
Unofficially connected with Mr. Lloyd Georges department! The elephant munition-worker at Sheffield. Lizzie, a circus elephant was a familiar but incongruous sight on the cobbled streets of Sheffield

Illustration of man driving tractor pulling a trailer in field

Picture No. 11092365
Dog Siberian Husky Date:

A Good Pull
25th May 1929: Cunard liner the SS Berengaria with tugs in attendance. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tom Smiths Crackers advertisement
Advertisement for Tom Smiths Crackers, by appointment to T.M. The King and Queen. Date: 1913

British horse artillery in action or training, WW1
British horse artillery in action or training during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Boy dragging coal wagon with harness and chain in mine
A boy with a harness and chain between his legs drags a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire

The Long, Long Drift
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to an article entitled: The Long, Long Drift by John Prebble, relating to the The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17

Dymchurch Light Railway
The Green Goddess, a locomotive on the The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway (a miniature railway), Kent, England, pulling out of a station

James Chadwick cotton mill, Lancashire
Finishing : pulling down cloth at James Chadwick & Co, Lancashire

Monks pulling ropes of big bell, Chion in temple, eastern hills, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Cafes in the main town square, Bruges, Belgium

Husky Dog - sledding Canada
CMB-762 DOG - dog-sledding with Huskies Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Towing in the boat, Valencia Beach, 1916 (oil on canvas)
IND54495 Towing in the boat, Valencia Beach, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 91x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Remorquer le bateau)

Dentist (chromolitho)
3105187 Dentist (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dentist. Trade card, late 19th or early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Royal Artillery, a field gun team on the march, 1897 (oil on canvas)
NAM237644 Royal Artillery, a field gun team on the march, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hale, Edward Matthew (1852-1924); 30.3x45.7 cm; National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Cable laying, Houses of Parliament, London
Laying cables in the street outside the Houses of Parliament, Central London

The Astrolabe in Pack-Ice, 9th February, 1838 (lithograph)
XJF1072636 The Astrolabe in Pack-Ice, 9th February, 1838 (lithograph) by Mayer, Auguste Etienne Francois (1805-90); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Tugboat Along The Chicago River
A tugboat at work pulls a larger boat along the Chicago River waterfront, Illinois, circa1905 (Photo by Hulton River/Getty Images)

Dog and Donkey Team
This dog and donkey pulling a cart make a great team! Date: early 1930s

Pulling the Wishbone
Pulling a wishbone to see who will come away with the larger part and the corresponding wish

Snow scene outside a house on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

SS Berengaria
4th May 1933: The giant Cunard liner Berengaria entering Southampton harbour assisted by tugs. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Visitors enjoying dog sledding on the ice in front of the village of Listvyanka, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia, Russia, Eurasia

Bank door transportation
Safes, Bankers Trust Co. Vaults. Team of horses pulling a vault door on Broad Street at Pearl Street, presumably on its way to the Bankers Trust Co. for installation; sign of rig reads: EMERGENCY DOOR

DOG. Jack russell terrier pulling washing off washing line
JD-20969 DOG. Jack russell terrier pulling washing off washing line John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Carriage to Hammersmith
A coachman drives two horses pulling a carriage away for hamersmith (sic) in this scene (presumably) from Ed Finch, his Perambulations

Belgian Baby & Dogs
A typically Belgian child in a long blue gown, wearing a white little cap and clogs meets two dogs as big as her pulling a straw cart

Cannon with traces, 1793 (chromolitho)
2782545 Cannon with traces, 1793 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannon with traces, 1793. Liebig card, published early 20th century)

Doctor, U.S. Volunteer Life-Saving Corps, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Doctor, U.S. Volunteer Life-Saving Corps, between c1910 and c1915. U.S. Volunteer Life-Saving Corps. The doctor's commitment to service during that era is commendable

The Swing, 1735. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
The Swing, 1735. The figures are arranged in groups around three trees whose trunks create a sense of depth due to the spaces visible between them

Sawing ice, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Sawing ice, between c1910 and c1915

Adam and Eve at work. From: The story of Adam and Eve, 1540. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Adam and Eve at work. From: The story of Adam and Eve, 1540. Based on Genesis 3:17-19, it depicts a scene after the expulsion from Paradise

Nymphs And Satyr, 1873. Creator: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Nymphs And Satyr, 1873. Three nymphs playfully drag a Satyr into a woodland pond, while a fourth calls to her companions in the distance. Satyrs--half-man, half-goat--were reputedly unable to swim

Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge... between c1910-c1915
Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge, New York, in background, between c1910 and c1915

Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. Bible: Judges XVI. Mid-19th century (chromolithograph)
536241 Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines. Bible: Judges XVI. Mid-19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Steam road locomotive, 1860 (engraving)
5616690 Steam road locomotive, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Steam road locomotive, built by Mr Rickett for the Earl of Caithness, in which the Earl and Countess and the Rev. W)

Steam traction engine and wagon by Aveling & Porter, English 1863 (engraving)
5616688 Steam traction engine and wagon by Aveling & Porter, English 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

The dogs of war, A Belgian mitrailleuse drawn by dogs during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c
3502836 The dogs of war, A Belgian mitrailleuse drawn by dogs during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Winter work for cowboys: Pulling a beast out of a muddy creek. Illustration published c1900
527952 Winter work for cowboys: Pulling a beast out of a muddy creek. Illustration published c1900.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Bridgewater Canal, England, crossing the River Irwell by a viaduct. Hand-coloured engraving
530361 Bridgewater Canal, England, crossing the River Irwell by a viaduct. Hand-coloured engraving.; (add.info.: In foreground Hobblers are pulling boat on river)

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"Strength and Unity: The Art of Pulling" Witness the timeless bond between man and beast as horses pull the plough, cultivating the land with unwavering determination. A majestic sight unfolds at the Ploughing Match, where a team of powerful Shire horses effortlessly navigate through the fields, showcasing their strength and skill. Amidst the bustling Liverpool Docks, witness horses working tirelessly to transport goods, embodying an era when pulling was not just a task but a way of life. Hs Power's poignant painting captures the essence of war as artillery is pulled by courageous horses amidst the harrowing landscape of Ypres during World War I. Marvel at the grace and might of a Shire horse as it pulls a hay wagon through picturesque countryside scenes, reminding us of simpler times and hardworking traditions. In bustling city streets, Metropolitan Police officers rely on teamwork as they direct traffic with precision - exemplifying how pulling together ensures smooth operations in our daily lives. Step back in time with a Victorian scrap depicting an unconventional dental procedure; cringe-worthy yet fascinating to see dentists "pulling" teeth before modern techniques emerged. Suspense hangs in the air as a mouse is held away from its impending doom on a mousetrap – illustrating that sometimes survival depends on knowing when to resist temptation's pull. Immerse yourself in festive cheer with Santa Claus delivering gifts alongside a crackling yule log - symbolizing how love and joy can pull people closer during Christmas celebrations. Hs Power's evocative artwork portrays war-torn landscapes during World War I; highlighting how nations were pulled into conflict while also reflecting humanity's resilience amid chaos. People gather along Bideford’s shores for salmon netting – witnessing firsthand nature’s incredible force being harnessed by individuals united in their pursuit for sustenance.