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Chain Collection (page 4)

"Unbreakable links: The fascinating world of chains" From the awe-inspiring engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn

Background imageChain Collection: Picture No. 12020190

Picture No. 12020190
Carrier Pigeon, wearing sunglasses hat and gold chain with dollar sign.. Digital manipulation Date:

Background imageChain Collection: A molten ferroalloy ladle is seen inside Eurasian Resources Groups (ERG

A molten ferroalloy ladle is seen inside Eurasian Resources Groups (ERG) Aksu Ferroalloys Plant in the town of Aksu, north-eastern Kazakhstan, February 19, 2018. Picture taken February 19, 2018

Background imageChain Collection: Floral Rectangle Chain

Floral Rectangle Chain
Michele Channell

Background imageChain Collection: Copper Glitter Rectangle Chain

Copper Glitter Rectangle Chain
Michele Channell

Background imageChain Collection: Copper Rectangle Chain

Copper Rectangle Chain
Michele Channell

Background imageChain Collection: Rectangle Chain Silver Glitter

Rectangle Chain Silver Glitter
Michele Channell

Background imageChain Collection: Rectangle Chain Polka Dot Bright

Rectangle Chain Polka Dot Bright
Michele Channell

Background imageChain Collection: Gold Pink Rectangle Chain

Gold Pink Rectangle Chain
Michele Channell

Background imageChain Collection: Black and White Shapes Chain

Black and White Shapes Chain
Michele Channell

Background imageChain Collection: Pulvermacher's chain

Pulvermacher's chain
5311895 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

Background imageChain Collection: Harry Houdini, 1903 (poster)

Harry Houdini, 1903 (poster)
FGL5461483 Harry Houdini, 1903 (poster); (add.info.: Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926) Hungarian illusionist, considered the greatest magician of all time for his ability to free himself from ropes

Background imageChain Collection: Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912619 Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Ulrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church

Background imageChain Collection: Police photograph of Italian bandit Tamburrini, handcuffed, being watched by a guard, 1860

Police photograph of Italian bandit Tamburrini, handcuffed, being watched by a guard, 1860
FGL5486627 Police photograph of Italian bandit Tamburrini, handcuffed, being watched by a guard, 1860; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageChain Collection: A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form
5614423 A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment; (add.info.: A Hobart chain-gang)

Background imageChain Collection: A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

Background imageChain Collection: Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her Daughter, Christabel (1880-1958), 1908 (b/w photo)

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her Daughter, Christabel (1880-1958), 1908 (b/w photo)
ILN149596 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her Daughter, Christabel (1880-1958), 1908 (b/w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Background imageChain Collection: Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep (b/w photo)

Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep (b/w photo)
8653475 Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep)

Background imageChain Collection: Pig de-hairing machine (b/w photo)

Pig de-hairing machine (b/w photo)
8653471 Pig de-hairing machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig de-hairing machine)

Background imageChain Collection: 'Morrison-Electricar', a butcher's shop on wheels (b/w photo)

"Morrison-Electricar", a butcher's shop on wheels (b/w photo)
8653465 "Morrison-Electricar", a butcher's shop on wheels (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Morrison-Electricar")

Background imageChain Collection: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (engraving)

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (engraving)
8673003 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Bold (1433-1477), Duke of Burgundy

Background imageChain Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220311 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageChain Collection: Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 8, Satirical in Colors, 1901_5_23

Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 8, Satirical in Colors, 1901_5_23
ICA4946204 Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 8, Satirical in Colors, 1901_5_23 by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); (add.info.: Russia, Religion)

Background imageChain Collection: A dog tied by the neck to the tail of another animal - Mosaic of the choir built at

A dog tied by the neck to the tail of another animal - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy
JEB4940067 A dog tied by the neck to the tail of another animal - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

Background imageChain Collection: La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1831_3_3

La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1831_3_3: Liberte (Francoise Desiree) daughter of the people
ICA4930167 La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en N & B, 1831_3_3: Liberte (Francoise Desiree) daughter of the people, born in Paris on 27 July 1830 - Just milieu - Marianne

Background imageChain Collection: Hundred Years War: Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in the prison in Rouen

Hundred Years War: Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in the prison in Rouen. In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc, accused of heresie
NWI4920203 Hundred Years War: Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in the prison in Rouen. In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc, accused of heresie, was imprisoned in the dungeon of Philippe Auguste's chateau in Rouen

Background imageChain Collection: Pegase, the horse wing, caress by a little girl in ancient Greece - Colorisee engraving

Pegase, the horse wing, caress by a little girl in ancient Greece - Colorisee engraving
NWI4930994 Pegase, the horse wing, caress by a little girl in ancient Greece - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Pegasus petted by a young girl in ancient Greece - Hand-colored woodcut of a

Background imageChain Collection: Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 453, Satirique en Colours, 1909_12_4

Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 453, Satirique en Colours, 1909_12_4
ICA4915308 Cover of L'Assiette au Beurre', number 453, Satirique en Colours, 1909_12_4; (add.info.: Teaching - Teacher - Illustration by Charles Girard (Gir) (1883-1931)

Background imageChain Collection: Middle Ages: Member of the Court of the King of England in London in the 15th century

Middle Ages: Member of the Court of the King of England in London in the 15th century
NWI4891614 Middle Ages: Member of the Court of the King of England in London in the 15th century. Color lithograph after a miniature of the 15th century.; (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Background imageChain Collection: Costume of a Lady of Florence, 1580. She wears a gold velvet bodice

Costume of a Lady of Florence, 1580. She wears a gold velvet bodice and skirt over a white blouse with upright lace
FLO4656791 Costume of a Lady of Florence, 1580. She wears a gold velvet bodice and skirt over a white blouse with upright lace collar, tied with blue ribbons at the shoulder, white robe

Background imageChain Collection: Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs

Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant
FLO4656113 Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant, slashed puff sleeves, fur oversleeves, velvet dress and petticoat

Background imageChain Collection: Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

Background imageChain Collection: Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870. Coloured engraving, 19th century

Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870. Coloured engraving, 19th century
NWI4959090 Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870. Coloured engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870)

Background imageChain Collection: Portrait of a woman in a garden; the support contains the indication 'Ms Nunziatina'

Portrait of a woman in a garden; the support contains the indication "Ms Nunziatina"
3560900 Portrait of a woman in a garden; the support contains the indication "Ms Nunziatina"; (add.info.: Italy 1919 ca. Photographer: F.D.F.?); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageChain Collection: Rise elephants leaving the male tied to a tree. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822)

Rise elephants leaving the male tied to a tree. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822)
XEE4124026 Rise elephants leaving the male tied to a tree. Engraving by Samuel Howett (1756-1822) in " Oriental field sports" by Thomas Williamson

Background imageChain Collection: Different types of chains and clay mills. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by

Different types of chains and clay mills. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4591196 Different types of chains and clay mills. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Background imageChain Collection: Orders of Chivalry: chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece 369

Orders of Chivalry: chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece 369, chain of the Order of Saint Michael 370
FLO4703244 Orders of Chivalry: chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece 369, chain of the Order of Saint Michael 370, chain of the Order of the Holy Spirit 371, cross of the Order of St

Background imageChain Collection: A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing under a palm tree next to two shields

A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing under a palm tree next to two shields
FLO4704299 A Jewish woman and captured Hebrew standing under a palm tree next to two shields. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes

Background imageChain Collection: Chained woman, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Chained woman, 19th century (oil on canvas)
AIS5356079 Chained woman, 19th century (oil on canvas); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Chained woman. Painting by Eugenio Lucas y Padilla)

Background imageChain Collection: Parisina, ca. 1850 (engraving)

Parisina, ca. 1850 (engraving)
8822261 Parisina, ca. 1850 (engraving) by Geissler, Peter Carl (1802-1872); 12, 6 x 9 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info)

Background imageChain Collection: Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights

Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights
FLO4623422 Fourth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. The princess and her falconer watch knights and ladies capture wild men in bearskins under the battlements

Background imageChain Collection: First World War: Fantasy patriotic map showing a soldier on an April fish delivating a young

First World War: Fantasy patriotic map showing a soldier on an April fish delivating a young Alsatian map entitled 1 st
LUX4744491 First World War: Fantasy patriotic map showing a soldier on an April fish delivating a young Alsatian map entitled 1 st Avril Chere Alsace! Finally freedom

Background imageChain Collection: Letters A and B: Lamb Beef Bulldog Weasel. Engraving in ' A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood'

Letters A and B: Lamb Beef Bulldog Weasel. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood"
DUV4209576 Letters A and B: Lamb Beef Bulldog Weasel. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927

Background imageChain Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220302 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageChain Collection: Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704132 Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageChain Collection: Saint Jean de Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64): A gypsy and his Pyrenees bear on the beach, 1904

Saint Jean de Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64): A gypsy and his Pyrenees bear on the beach, 1904
LUX4728894 Saint Jean de Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64): A gypsy and his Pyrenees bear on the beach, 1904; (add.info.: Saint Jean de Luz)

Background imageChain Collection: La Chatelaine, 16th century. Dutch woman wearing a chatelaine belt clasp with purse, keys, etc

La Chatelaine, 16th century. Dutch woman wearing a chatelaine belt clasp with purse, keys, etc. hanging from it
5912938 La Chatelaine, 16th century. Dutch woman wearing a chatelaine belt clasp with purse, keys, etc. hanging from it. The chatelaine was a fashion item in Zeeland in the 16th century

Background imageChain Collection: Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress

Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress
FLO4703794 Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageChain Collection: Chain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George 363, chain of the Order of Cyprus

Chain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George 363, chain of the Order of Cyprus
FLO4703200 Chain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George 363, chain of the Order of Cyprus (Orden des Stillschweigens) 364, chain of the Order of cross of the Order of St




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"Unbreakable links: The fascinating world of chains" From the awe-inspiring engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn, chains have played a significant role throughout history. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, stands proudly before the launching chains of his masterpiece, the Great Eastern. These massive chains symbolize his unwavering determination and innovation in revolutionizing transportation. In another era, Anne Boleyn's life was entangled with players and secrets. Her story remains shrouded in mystery as she became a pawn in a deadly game of power and betrayal. Traveling across continents to New York City's bustling streets, we find ourselves at Horn & Hardart Automat. This iconic eatery served up meals behind glass doors operated by intricate chain systems - an innovative concept that delighted patrons for decades. Meanwhile, Fabritius' famous painting "The Goldfinch" captures our attention with its delicate depiction of a tiny bird perched on a chain. A metaphorical representation reminding us that even fragile things can be bound by unseen forces. Shifting gears to Shakespearean drama, Richard III takes center stage alongside talented players who bring this captivating tale to life. Chains serve as symbolic props representing both physical restraint and emotional bondage within this gripping tragedy. Stepping into 1963, Sobranie cigarettes advertisement catches our eye with its sleek design featuring elegant women adorned with luxurious gold chains - an alluring image enticing consumers through glamour and sophistication. Venturing into London's vibrant Spitalfields district reveals a busy street scene where people from diverse backgrounds intermingle like interconnected links in society's chain - each contributing their unique stories to create a rich tapestry of culture. Amidst all these human connections lies the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs embody loyalty as they faithfully accompany their owners through life, their leashes forming a tangible connection between species.