Chain Collection (page 5)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

A knight in armour worn during the 12th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058510 A knight in armour worn during the 12th century. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B, 1872_12_13: News - Republican - Marianne,s Sebastien - Illustration by G Lafosse
ICA4871591 Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B, 1872_12_13: News - Republican - Marianne,s Sebastien - Illustration by G Lafosse (1840-1880); (add.info.: Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B)

Norris chained up in his cell for 12 years. New York, 1870s. Representation of the treatment of the mentally ill in
NWI4954118 Norris chained up in his cell for 12 years. New York, 1870s. Representation of the treatment of the mentally ill in prison in the United States at the end of the 19th century

France, Ile-de-France, Seine-et-Marne (77), Fontainebleau: the forest and the rocks, 5 mountaineers in the cordee, 1900
LUX4771276 France, Ile-de-France, Seine-et-Marne (77), Fontainebleau: the forest and the rocks, 5 mountaineers in the cordee, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Seine-et-Marne (77)

Mosaic of a guard dog on a chain from the Casa del Poeta Tragico, House of the Tragic Poet, Regio VI, Insulae 8, 3, 5
FLO4687105 Mosaic of a guard dog on a chain from the Casa del Poeta Tragico, House of the Tragic Poet, Regio VI, Insulae 8, 3, 5

The Nose Dance, after a 16th century woodcut by Nikolaus Meldemann. A rural German dance festival from the middle ages
955315 The Nose Dance, after a 16th century woodcut by Nikolaus Meldemann. A rural German dance festival from the middle ages

A modern hygienic slaughter unit (b/w photo)
8653473 A modern hygienic slaughter unit (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern hygienic slaughter unit)

Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs (b/w photo)
8653472 Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs)

Steam-jacketed fat melters and turbines (b/w photo)
8653469 Steam-jacketed fat melters and turbines (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam-jacketed fat melters and turbines)

A double-window design (b/w photo)
8653467 A double-window design (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A double-window design)

Meeting of British women mayors, Liverpool, 1928 (b/w photo)
8626455 Meeting of British women mayors, Liverpool, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of British women mayors, Liverpool)

Drinking from a fountain
3574313 Drinking from a fountain by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1947-1948 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management

The Maid of Orleans, ca. 1840 (engraving)
8822264 The Maid of Orleans, ca. 1840 (engraving) by Geissler, Peter Carl (1802-1872); 8 x 6 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Caption Die Jungfrau von Orleans, Geisssler del. and Ed)

Pulvermacher's chain
5311888 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)

A cartoon depicting a tricycle with a chain drive, 19th century
5310792 A cartoon depicting a tricycle with a chain drive, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates, 1850s
NWI4965510 Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates, 1850s.; (add.info.: Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates)

Saint Peter in prison released by an angel. Oil On Canvas by Alessandro Turchi detto l'Orbetto (1578-1649)
VEN5027819 Saint Peter in prison released by an angel. Oil On Canvas by Alessandro Turchi detto l'Orbetto (1578-1649)

barman standing by a locked and chained water pump as men drink beer
3666058 barman standing by a locked and chained water pump as men drink beer.; (add.info.: French 19th century illustration of a barman standing by a locked and chained water pump as men drink beer)

Telemaque and Mentor before the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the manes of Anchise - Telemachus
FLO4607820 Telemaque and Mentor before the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the manes of Anchise - Telemachus and Mentor at the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the Manes of Anchises

Photograph of the police records of the bandit Tamburrini menote, arrested in Civitavecchia
FGL5486653 Photograph of the police records of the bandit Tamburrini menote, arrested in Civitavecchia and handed over to the Italian justice. 1860; Fototeca Gilardi

Armour from the 11th century to the 14th century. Normans in chain-mail suits of armour
FLO4594060 Armour from the 11th century to the 14th century. Normans in chain-mail suits of armour and medieval knights in full plate armour

Representation of the French brigand Louis Dominique Garthausen dit Cartridge (1693-1721)
ELD4871887 Representation of the French brigand Louis Dominique Garthausen dit Cartridge (1693-1721) in his cell visited by two monks Il a les membres embezzes dans un pillori

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 17, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874178 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 17, Satirique en N & B, 1905_7_23: Le boulet clerical - Anticlericalisme - Eg parasite social; (add.info)

Trinidadians Fray Juan Gil and Fray Anton de la Bella released Cervantes from captivity in Algiers in 1580 (engraving)
CUL4893324 Trinidadians Fray Juan Gil and Fray Anton de la Bella released Cervantes from captivity in Algiers in 1580 (engraving) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: CERVANTES SAAVEDRA)

Darius I the Great (552-486 BC) king of the Persian Empire Rouenid, submising the Mage Gaumata
NWI4911490 Darius I the Great (552-486 BC) king of the Persian Empire Rouenid, submising the Mage Gaumata and capturing other rebels

Whitby's lifebelt, 1850
3330892 Whitby's lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Whitby's lifebelt, fitted with a chain for resting their feet, a whistle for use in fog)

The chain ferry in Portsmouth Dockyards, 1850
3359472 The chain ferry in Portsmouth Dockyards, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the chain ferry in Portsmouth Dockyards. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The revolution of 1831, 1831
1574915 The revolution of 1831, 1831; (add.info.: The revolution of 1831. As prophesied by that learned astrologer General Ikey Wether-Bridge)

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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.