Danger Collection (#95)

LCC London Fire Brigade asbestos protective suit
Carried on emergency tenders (ETs) an asbestos suit allowed a firefighter to approach a serious fire at close quarters for the purpose of closing down a control valve or a similar task

WOLF & DOG. Fight between a wolf and a dog over a sheep. Wood engraving, 19th century

THEATRE ACCIDENT, 1860. Dancer Josephine Farren, who caught on fire while performing on the tightrope at the Volks Garten, Bowery, New York. American newspaper engraving, 1860

GIANT SQUID, 1879. Giant squid attacking a fisherman in his boat. Wood engraving, 1879

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. A giant octopus attacking the submarine vessel Nautilus. Wood engraving after a drawing by Alphonse de Neuville from an 1870 edition of Jules Vernes Twenty Thousand Leagues

Asbestos Pipes
Jacksons asbestos pipes, 1901 Date: 1901

Poster - Ministry of Health Evacuation Scheme
Mothers - let them go - give them a chance of greater safety and health. Public Information poster issued by the Ministry of Health Evacuation Scheme circa 1942

The Evolution of the engagement ring
Humorous postcard showing the The Evolution of the engagement ring from Ring... to Wrung... then Sting... to Stung! An engagement ring transforming swiftly into a screaming baby! circa 1904

Kislovodsk - Russia - a humourous card
A humourous card depicting an unlucky airship passenger dangling rather precariously over the mountains near Kislovodsk, Russia, suspended only by his jacket and the strength of the anchor rope

Woman on a Beach
A young woman walks home along a deserted beach at dusk. Date: 1940s

Biohazard symbol and virus. Computer artwork of the symbol for a biohazard (red) superimposed on a virus (blue). A biohazard is an organism or biological substance that is harmful to human health

Mir-1 deep submersible in Lake Baikal
Deep water exploration. The Mir-1 submersible seen being lowered into the waters of Lake Baikal, Russia. Mir-1 is one of a pair of manned deep submergence vehicles designed in Russia

Old London Bridge, 1745
Old London Bridge. Artwork dated to 1745 of rowing and sailing boats in rough water next to Old London Bridge, across the Thames, in London, England

GM gone wrong, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the questions over the use of genetically modified food

Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) standing on watch. The yellow mongoose is a social mammal that inhabits savannah and scrub in southern Africa

ELECTRICITY CARTOON, 1889. An American cartoon of 1889 on the new dangers posed by overhead electrical wiring on city streets

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Fires of Fate. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

Hypomelanistic Western diamond-back rattlesnake (Western diamondback rattlesnake) (Crotalus atrox) in captivity, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Steamship in a hurricane
American steamship " Yantic" heeled over in a hurricane, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pirate flag
Jolly Roger flag flying in former pirate seaport, Savannah, Georgia. Digital photograph

Pioneer Life and Frontier Adventures
Book cover, " Pioneer Life and Frontier Adventures, " by D.C. Peters, Boston, 1880s. Printed color lithograph

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Wagon train attacked by Indians on the Great Plains. Hand colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

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Pioneers in snow on the trail over the Rockies, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Plains Indians attacking a wagon train of settlers, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Frontier mother fighting a wolf in a log cabin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Family in a covered wagon at the approach of a prairie storm, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Lumbermen clearing a log-jam on a river, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Iron industry workers manufacturing steel in England, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ohio traveler attacked by wolves, early 1800s
Samuel H. Huntington attacked by wolves in early Ohio. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Ghost-ship in a storm. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Giant octopus attacking a sailing-ship. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of art in the Church of St Malo, France

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Ship attacked by a sea serpent in the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from Olaus Magnus, 1555

Ghost ship with its crew of death
Skeletons sailing a phantom-ship. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sinbad and his companions shipwrecked, from the 1001 Arabian Nights. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustave Dore illustration

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Giant octopus attacking the submarine " Nautilus" in Jules Vernes book, " 10, 000 Leagues under the Sea, " edition of 1873, Paris

Excavating the Panama Canal
Workers using explosives to excavate the Panama Canal, 1900s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an early 20th-century illustration

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Arctic explorer Robert Peary meeting the Relief Expedition on the Greenland Ice-cap, August 5, 1892. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sailing unknown seas in the Age of Discovery
Navigating the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Early depiction of Brazil in the Age of Discovery
Brazil coast, natives, and New World flora and fauna as known in 1586. Hand-colored woodcut from De Lery

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Shipwrecks in the Strait of Belle Isle, Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Huron chief Donnacona warns Cartiers expedition not to sail up the St Lawrence River, 1535. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cluricauns of Irish folklore leading a traveler astray. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial village of Brookfield, Massachusetts burned by Native Americans during King Phillips War 1675. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial Virginians defending themselves from attack by Native Americans, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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John Wesley Powells Grand Canyon expedition running rapids on the Colorado River, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut from Powells published account 1870s

Western stagecoach wary of outlaw attack
Stagecoach driver and armed guard in the west. Printed color halftone reproduction of an N.C. Wyeth illustration

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Battle of Beecher Island on the Arikaree Fork between Colonel Forsyths Buffalo Soldiers and southern Plains Indians led by Roman Nose, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Cowboy riding a newly trained horse. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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"Danger: A Glimpse into Perilous Moments in History and Nature" Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth A haunting depiction of the dangers lurking within society's vices, as gin addiction consumes lives. Bishop Rock Lighthouse in a gale In the face of raging storms, this lighthouse stands tall, a symbol of courage amidst the treacherous seas. The Lions Bride by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max A captivating painting reveals the untamed danger that lies within nature's majestic creatures. Running of the bulls, San Fermin festival, Plaza de Toros, Pamplona, Navarra Thrill-seekers risk life and limb as they sprint alongside charging bulls during this exhilarating Spanish tradition. Porthleven during Storm Eunice on 18th February 2022, Cornwall, England, UK Witnessing nature's fury firsthand as Storm Eunice unleashes its wrath upon the picturesque coastal town of Porthleven. Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London An iconic image capturing the danger faced by political leaders during times of unrest and conflict. Highland cow With their imposing horns and rugged appearance, these magnificent creatures remind us to approach with caution despite their gentle demeanor. Coal mine in England, 1850s Delving deep into darkness for livelihoods exposes miners to constant peril underground in pursuit of fuel for progress. Skerryvore Lighthouse on Scotland's west coast Standing tall against relentless waves crashing upon jagged rocks—a beacon guiding ships away from imminent danger. Animals silhouetted against an ominous cloud-filled sky. Nature warns us through its eerie beauty; beneath its facade lies hidden dangers waiting to be discovered or avoided cautiously Whitefish Point Lighthouse by Moonlight.