Arrow Collection (#91)

BRAZIL: INDIANS. Botocudoes, Indians of Brazil. Wood engraving, American, c1825-1840

TEXAS SCENE, 1855. State of Texas. Wood engraving, American, 1855

Matchless Silver Arrow, 1932, Black, & white
Matchless Silver Arrow 1932 Black & white

Bone Necklace, Council Chief

Violets, arrow arum(?), and primrose

Landscape with stream, stars and hunters, by Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900), astronomer and artist, uncle of Robert. 19th century

S. W. S. Bonnington, a sternwheel steamboat
S.W.S. Bonnington was a sternwheel steamboat that ran on the Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada C.1910

S. W. S. Nasookin, a sternwheel steamboat. Canada
S.W.S. Nasookin was a sternwheel steamboat that ran on the Arrow Lakes in British Columbia, Canada C. 1920

Warrior, full-length, facing left, with bow drawn, about to shoot an arrow, includes several types of targets. Date 1878 Sep

L is the Light so clear & bright
Advertising for Arrow Candles. Alphabet series of 26 postcards featuring children using or holding the product. Date: c.1912

A stands for Arrow Candles
Advertising for Arrow Candles. Alphabet series of 26 postcards featuring children using or holding the product. Date: c.1912

Silhouette of a wartime love scene
The temporary occupation by Mars has developed into permanent annexation by Cupid -- silhouette of a wartime love scene, showing Cupid sitting on top of a sentry box

Harold II dies at the Battle of Hastings
Harold II, King of England, meets his end at the Battle of Hastings. How he actually died is not known for certain, but this illustration chooses the arrow in the eye theory. Date: 14 October 1066

Bayeux Tapestry (8 of 8)
A black and white depiction of the Bayeux Tapestry. In this final section, the battle continues, Harold is killed, and the English flee the battlefield. Date: 1064 - 1066

Bow Shotter
A female archer with her bow and arrow. Date: 1930s

England / Eardisland
A glimpse of the charming village of Eardisland, Herefordshire, with its charming black and white timbered houses and the River Arrow running serenely by. Date: 1950s

Catholic Inuit family - Newfoundland
An Inuit (Eskimo) family who converted to Catholicism - Newfoundland and Labrador Date: circa 1910s

Jaunty Archer
A jaunty archer in medieval garb. Date: 1930s

Newark Castle, Notts. dating from the 12th century, in which King John is reputed to have died in 1216. Withstood 3 sieges in the Royalist cause in the English Civil War. Date: 12th century

1920s jewellery design
1920s costume jewellery design, taking its inspiration from different subjects such as nature and religion. 1924

Poster, Your Waste Paper is Urgently Needed Now
Wartime salvage poster, Your Waste Paper is Urgently Needed Now, save it for the collector when he calls. 1940s

ON GOLDEN ARROW FERRY
A smartly dressed couple stroll along the deck of the Golden Arrow ferry, connecting luxury trains between Dover and Calais. Date: 1947

Italian Soldiers / 14th C
Italian soldiers Date: circa 1375

Shakespeare / Merchants
Act I, Scene i Antonio & Bassanio " But if you please to shoot another arrow that self way"

ILLUMINATION, 18th CENTURY. Detail of a manuscript illumination, showing two satyrs, or devils. Mexican, 18th century

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. American, 1908

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. Printed in Germany, 1910

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. Printed in Germany, 1912

AMOR VICTORIOUS. Oil on canvas, 1602-03, by Caravaggio

MANUSCRIPT: DEATHBED. Catholic manuscript showing a deathbed scene. Mexican, 18th century

SIOUX LEADER, 1891. Little, the Oglala Sioux leader cited as an instigator of the revolt on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in 1890

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1922. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1922
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1922. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1922

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1923. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1923. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars

ARROW SHIRT AD, 1956. American magazine advertisement, 1956, for Arrow Casual Wear

Muller-Lyer illusion. The two lines with arrows at each end appear to be different lengths on the left. In fact they are the same length

Abstract computer artwork of a pyramid of arrows
Pyramid. Computer illustration of a pyramid containing arrows, which could represent any system in which there is a hierarchy. Fewer arrows are present on each higher level

Wound sites, 15th century artwork
Wound sites. 15th century anatomical diagram illustrating the various injuries and their common sites. The diagram, known as a wound man, is from Hieronymus Brunschwigs Book of Cirurgia (Strassburg)

Deep vein thrombosis, artwork
Deep vein thrombosis. Computer artwork showing blood clots in a leg (brown lumps, bottom right), caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), moving to blood vessels in the lungs (blue, top right)

Pastry dough shapes and the cutters used to make them. Dough is a mixture of flour and liquid (milk or water) used to make bread and pastry

DNA, conceptual artwork
DNA, conceptual computer artwork

Early human warfare. Coloured artwork of early humans fighting each other in the Stone Age using wooden clubs and bows and arrows. This battle is taking place in and around a fortified position

Hay fever, artwork
Hay fever. Artwork depicting hay fever showing pollen grains (yellow-blue) entering the nasal cavity (right) of a hay fever sufferer. Pollen grains are released when flowering plants reproduce

Water cycle, diagram. The Earths total water supply is estimated to be over 1.3 billion cubic kilometres. The arrows (white) show some of the ways by which this water is redistributed

Aircraft in flight, artwork
Aircraft in flight. Computer artwork of an aeroplane flying from over the sea and across land, with arrows indicating its change in altitude as it encounters differing air pockets caused by

Transgender balance, conceptual artwork
Conceptual artwork based on the popular Transgender Pride symbol devised by Holly Boswell, crossed with the yin-yang symbol, showing calm

Disability sexuality, conceptual artwork
Conceptual illustration showing sexual attraction between a man and a woman, both with physical disabilities

Inuit weapon carvings, artwork
Inuit weapon carvings. Artwork of etchings on Inuit weapons, found in 1826 by William Beechy at Hotham Inlet, in north-eastern Alaska, above the Arctic Circle

Kinase molecule, secondary structure
Kinase molecule, computer model. Kinases are enzymes that catalyse the transfer of phosphate groups from a high-energy phosphate-containing molecule (such as ATP or ADP)

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In the year 1947, a couple strolled arm in arm along a bustling railway platform. The magnificent locomotive known as the 'Golden Arrow' stood proudly beside them, ready to transport passengers from London to Dover. This iconic train served as a gateway to adventure, carrying travelers who would catch the ferry to Calais and embark on their journey through France. Centuries earlier, in 1415, the Battle of Agincourt unfolded in France. Archers took their positions at the forefront of this historic clash between English and French forces. With arrows poised and bows drawn tautly, they awaited the signal that would unleash their deadly projectiles upon their enemies. Behind them stood an imposing cavalry, ready to charge into battle. Fast forward to 1914 when an American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker showcased Arrow shirt collars. This clever marketing campaign captured attention with its stylish depiction of men donning these fashionable accessories. It was a time when fashion trends were shifting and collar styles played a significant role in defining one's sartorial elegance. Archery has long been associated with Scottish heritage and Clan Murray is no exception. Skilled archers from this clan demonstrated their prowess with bows and arrows, showcasing both precision and strength as they aimed for distant targets. Traveling across continents brings us to Tamil Nadu in India where arrow-shaped signs guide visitors towards restrooms or toilets - an essential aspect of any traveler's journey. These Indic scripts serve as helpful indicators amidst unfamiliar surroundings. The imagery of Cupid wielding his bow and arrow is synonymous with love itself - Eros personified through artistry like Stothard's portrayal captures hearts worldwide. Maharaja Ranjit Singh graces our historical portraits gallery; his regal presence symbolizes power and authority reminiscent of an arrow piercing through its intended target. Returning once more to Leyendecker's advertisements, we find ourselves transported back to 1916.