Blow Collection (#32)

Hammerblow Cure
In the Correges, France, there is a tradition that a child can be cured of certain ailments if laid on a black- smiths anvil and a mighty blow struck close to its head. Date: 1901

Von Bulow conducts Piano concerto, 1892
Hans von Bulow(1830-1894), German musician and composer, conducts concerto, with a lady playing the piano. Date: c.1892

Blow It Man by George Ranstead
Humorous drawing depicting an aggressive looking Army sergeant instructing a young Tommy to blow the horn, not gargle it, though the young man looks as if hes unable to successfully produce a sound

BLUEBOTTLE
The Bluebottle, or Blow-fly (MUSCA VOMITORIA) as seen through the microscope. Date: 1823

Children Blow Bubbles
Blowing bubbles Date: circa 1905

Reading on Windy Day
A Spanish lady trying to read on a windy day. She holds on to her hat while her scarf and necklace blow behind her and Autumn leaves blow around her. Date: 1928

Blow Dry Poodle
A small white poodle is blow dried having been washed. Date: 1960s

VENICE: HARBOR, c1500. Ships in the harbor of Venice. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris Bird s-Eye-View of Venice, woodcut, 1500

Dust Storms Dust Devil coming in from the empty quarter / North Yemen

Dust Storms Dust Devil - Tsavo National Park, Kenya

Dust Storm Dust Devil coming in from the empty quarter / North Yemen

Windblown sand on beach and sand dunes, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, july

Soil blowout on uncultivated peat fen in drying high wind, Bardney / Nocton Fen, Lincolnshire, England, february

Tractor with snow blower, blowing snow from blocked rural road, North Dakota, U. S. A. february
Tractor with snow blower, blowing snow from blocked rural road, North Dakota, U.S.A. february

Sand blown from beach forming dunes building up against garden wall next to houses in seaside resort town, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead, seeds from clock being blown by boy, Norfolk, England, may

Council workers clearing away sand blown from beach and dunes onto road and pavement in seaside resort town, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

Sand blown from beach and dunes onto road and pavement in seaside resort town, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

View of desert sand dunes with windblown sand, Sahara, Morocco, may

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) immature, close-up of head, resting on beach in sandstorm, Lincolnshire, England

Bulletproof glass. Technicians testing a pane of Sentry-Glas Plus bulletproof glass against axe blows delivered by a robot arm

Hayfever
MODEL RELEASED. Hayfever. Boy blowing his nose. He is six years old

Acoustic smoke rings, 19th century
Acoustic smoke rings. The device at lower right, seen mounted on a metal bar and a tuning fork, is designed to blow acoustic smoke rings

THRESHING, c1905. Threshing crew with a patented Maple Bay Blower, manufactured by Buffalo Pitts Co, . 1900-1910

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1919. American sheet music cover for I m Forever Blowing Bubbles, by Jaan Kenbrovin and John William Kellette, 1919

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) windblown leaves in autumn colour, blurred movement, London, England

Asia, China, Tibet, Tangla Pass. Prayer flags, the Himalayas behind

Blowing Bubbles by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children sit with a bowl of soap suds and blow bubbles through pipes

The Three Little Pigs meet a white goose and chick
A composite illustration of two childrens stories -- a little pig builds a house (left), watched closely by a wolf getting ready to blow it down

Blowing the Feather
Party guests play a game of Blowing the Feather where they all try their best to keep a feather afloat in the air

Women war workers, USA
Women working on armaments in America

Guy Fawkes House
The home of Guy (Guido) Fawkes, a Catholic conspirator who was detected while attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament

From Bismarck to Buelow. A bigger task for a smaller man
Punch recalls an illustration from their magazine from September 28th, 1878(see picture number 10056473)showing Otto von Bismarck temporarily quashing the Socialist jack in the box

Cause and Effect, London, 1908
Sketched cartoon, entitled Cause and Effect, showing a street scene in London, 1908. After dropping the end of his cigar, a dapper gentleman receives a blow to his head from a sandwich man bending

Experiment with jets to clear away snow in Wales, 1947
Jet engines or gas turbines, acting like blow lamps, eat their way through the snow as a truck advances down the railway line in the hills of South Wales

British and American troops stacking dynamite on the Nijmege
Photograph showing British and American troops stacking dynamite charges against the railing of Nijmegen Bridge, September 1944

Republican Submarine B. 6 sinking off Corunna; Spanish Civi
Photograph showing the Republican Governments submarine B.6 sinking, viewed from the deck of the Nationalist cruiser Velasco, off Corunna, 10th September 1936

Blowing out Candles
Two boys around a birthday cake, one of them about to blow out the candles

OBSTACLES PARTY GAME
A blindfolded man has to negotiate obstacles with the promise of a kiss from the prettiest girl if he succeeds. But the obstacles are removed and tricked, he kisses a man!

Policeman & Whistle
A policeman gets ready to blow his whistle

Welder at Work
Welding metalwork with an industrial blow torch

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; Helmet w
An illustration of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, showing a man wearing a hat with a gun mounted on it

Jean Bart Threatens
NAVAL BATTLE OFF TEXEL In the course of his victory over the Anglo-Dutch fleet, Jean Bart boards a Dutch vessel and threatens to blow her up unless she surrenders

Boy & Sandbags 1940S
A boy holds his gas mask case outside St. Marks church hall, West Wickham, Kent. The sandbags are to soften the blow of any air raid attacks. (Modern photo, taken in 2000)

Clearing up after the explosion at Regents canal
Clearing up the debris after a massive explosion caused a bridge over the Regents Canal to blow up. A barge covered in petroleum

Ms - Apocalypse C14
The Apocalypse - the seven angels blow their trumpets, fire falls from the sky - from a French manuscript

Hypnotised Subject - 2
A hypnotised mental patient at La Salpetriere hospital, Paris, responds to the suggestion that she blow a kiss

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"Blow: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the world of "blow, " where the winds carry us across centuries, continents, and even realms. Our adventure begins in 17th century Venice, as we navigate its intricate canals with a map crafted by Guiseppe Heintz. Though rejected by the inventions board, this historical gem guides us to hidden treasures. As we wander through fields adorned with dandelions, their delicate seeds take flight on a gentle breeze. It reminds us of William Kiddier's masterpiece, "The West Wind, " capturing nature's ethereal dance. Time ticks away as Muriel Dawson's enchanting tune echoes in our ears - "One o Clock, Two o Clock. " Each note seems to harmonize with the rhythm of life itself. But not all they are serene; some unleash raw power. In Bolivia, a gas blow-out shakes the earth beneath our feet, reminding us of nature's untamed force. Speeding towards adrenaline-fueled excitement takes us to the Australian Grand Prix in 1986. Formula One cars roar past at breakneck speeds while spectators hold their breaths - every second counts. Winter arrives abruptly like an unexpected attack from Jack Frost himself. We bundle up against icy gusts that threaten to steal warmth from our bones. In Louis Wain's whimsical painting titled "Daddy Cat - trumpeter, " feline musicians serenade moonlit nights with melodies that seem to ride on invisible currents. Our journey takes an otherworldly turn as fairy forms fill the air around us. Their graceful presence enchants and transports us beyond reality into realms unknown. Remembered throughout history is The Gunpowder Plot orchestrated by Guy Fawkes and his conspirators. Their explosive intentions forever etched in memory serve as a reminder that sometimes blows ignite change or chaos alike. From ancient maps to modern races.