Backs Collection (#4)

Three women with firewood bundles
Three women resting on a stone wall, carrying large bundles of firewood on their backs

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1947
Distinctively Dolis. High heels slingback womens shoes. Date: 1947

Cambridge Punting Scene
A summers day scene on the Backs at Cambridge, showing Clare College, by the River Cam, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1950s

Keep Fit Class
Keep young and beautiful - a ladies keep fit class, with the ladies lying on their backs in a circle, doing leg exercises! Date: early 1930s

Landscape corner building awning far right two figures
Artokoloro

Girls Children series N58 promoting Our Little Beauties Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Nocturne Dance House 1889 Etching drypoint fourth state
Artokoloro

Jesus among the Doctors, c. 1320 (fresco)
XIR899929 Jesus among the Doctors, c.1320 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: Jesus au milieu des docteurs); Italian, out of copyright

Ebenezer Chapel, Bartletts Passage, c. 1890 (drawing)
XJF3038375 Ebenezer Chapel, Bartletts Passage, c.1890 (drawing) by Appleton, J. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Book of Samuel)

Bartletts Buildings, 1890 (watercolour)
XJF3038373 Bartletts Buildings, 1890 (watercolour) by Appleton, J. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back of houses west side of Bartletts buildings Holborn)

The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bulls last effort to oblige his false friends, engraving 1794, a satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull

The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco)
XIR468191 The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza

Autumn, Melchior Hamers, Alexander Voet (I), 1628 - 1689

Pieta surrounded by scenes of crucified martyrs, Hieronymus Wierix, 1597 - 1619

Christ on the cross and the lance carrier, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, 1597 - 1619

The bowl rests on a cochlea that is sandwiched between the backs of a man and a woman, the woman holds the bowl with her hands, the man wearing the satyr on his shoulders

Two pilgrims at a pond, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1603 - 1652

Two pilgrims at a pond, Jan van de Velde (II), Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1603 - 1652

1797-1858 1855. 23. 4 35 Ando Fujieda Hiroshige
Fujieda, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1855. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 35 x 23.4 cm. Print shows travelers crossing a stream

1797-1858 1855 23rd 24. 7 36 Ando Fujieda Hiroshige
Fujieda, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [ca. 1855], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36 x 24.7 cm. Print shows a group of pilgrims crossing a shallow river, one being carried in a sedan chair

Man and woman floating on their backs in water, Couples, Swimming, 1900

Body massage

Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with chick on back

Two young women posing

Football Terms Illustrated - Two good full backs! A contented broad rural countryfolk couple take a constitutional stroll through the village. Date: circa 1920s

Lebanon - Two Bedouin Women with children on their backs Date: circa 1910s

Two Babies getting their milk direct from the cow
A quite surreal German postcard, showing two rather plump babies strapped to the back of two cows, their mouths clamped to long tubes originating from the cows udders

The Duchess of Kent opens the new wing at the Livingstone Hospital. 18 May 1938

McConnel hinds, children watch the hop picking machine. 1937

Cape Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) adult female with three young, one resting on back, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Roman Over Hurdle
Photo of a soldier standing on the backs of two horses as they jump over a hurdle. A crowd of soldiers watches the event

Gunner Students on 50 Cal. Jeep Range, Flexible Gunnery School, Ft. Myers, Florida
View shows soldiers shooting guns mounted on the backs of trucks. View also shows a Jeep mounted with a white flag, possibly a target

The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends, Engraving 1794, A Satire On The Diplomatic Situation In 1794, Showing French Soldiers Shooting At Raging Bull

Campus Lovers In The Tree
Kansas: 1948. A couple of students at the Unversity take advantage of an early warm spring day

Dairy farming, Holstein dairy cows, with heat detector on back of one, resting in wooden cubicle house, North Yorkshire, England, March

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, with two cygnets riding on back and one swimming beside, swimming on pool at site of former opencast coal mine, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, July

Common Squirrel-monkey (Saimiri sciureus) adult female with young on back (captive)

Mother and baby - Hong Kong - Babies carried in bright bags on backs wobbly necks. Date: 1952

People with ponies and sacks, Yugoslavia
Scene in a street in former Yugoslavia -- people walking along the road with ponies carrying goods on their backs. Date: September 1965

People in traditional costume, Yugoslavia
Scene in a street in former Yugoslavia, with people in traditional costume, and ponies carrying goods on their backs. Date: September 1965

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) adult, blow-hole, dorsal fin and back of scarred individual, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Humorous pictures showing damaged Chinese battleships receiv

Getting their backs up. Illustration shows a bull dog labeled England, a whippet (or greyhound) labeled Italy, and a dachshund labeled Germany gathered around a dish labeled Preferred Claims full of

Ossetian Women and Children
Ossetian Women and children from the Caucasus. Today, the Ossetian-speaking area south to the main Caucasus ridge is recognized by most countries as within the borders of Georgia

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"Exploring the diverse wonders of backs: from Hindu mythology to punting at Cambridge" Discover the mystical allure of "backs, " as we delve into a world where ancient legends and modern traditions intertwine. In Hindu mythology, the concept of "The Cosmic Turtle" represents the foundation upon which our universe rests – an intriguing parallel to the serene beauty found in Cambridge's famous Backs. Picture yourself punting along the tranquil River Cam, surrounded by lush greenery and iconic landmarks such as St John's College. This quintessential Cambridge experience offers a unique perspective on this historic cityscape, allowing you to immerse yourself in its rich academic heritage. But it doesn't stop there. Prepare for whimsy as we encounter unexpected sights like a Sealyham riding atop a sheep or Japanese women indulging in punting adventures. These playful encounters remind us that they can not just about history; they're also about embracing joy and spontaneity. Venturing further into these enchanting landscapes, we stumble upon strawberry pickers diligently harvesting nature's sweetest gems amidst Kings College and the Backs. The juxtaposition between hard work and idyllic surroundings serves as a reminder that even in bustling cities like Cambridge, moments of tranquility can be found if one knows where to look. Nature lovers will be captivated by scenes featuring two cats playfully chasing butterflies against picturesque backdrops. These simple yet magical moments encapsulate both serenity and curiosity – qualities often associated with life within university walls. Traveling beyond Cambridge's borders, we find ourselves transported to Carmarthen, where coracle men navigate their traditional boats through winding rivers. This glimpse into Welsh culture reminds us that backs exist far beyond England's borders; they are universal symbols of connection between land and water. As our journey comes full circle, we return to Clare College Bridge over River Cam – an architectural marvel nestled within Clare College itself.