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Ferried Collection

"Ferried: Connecting Landscapes, People, and History" From the tranquil waters of Aston near Henley-on-Thames to the bustling towns beyond

Background imageFerried Collection: A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas)

A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas)
658850 A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Dupuy, Paul Michel (1869-1949); 45.7x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFerried Collection: Dassault Falcon 20C N810F

Dassault Falcon 20C N810F, of Pan American World Airways (Pan Am), the Falcon distributor in the US. It is unclear which aircraft this is

Background imageFerried Collection: Chinese Soldiers waiting to be ferried over the Peiho (litho)

Chinese Soldiers waiting to be ferried over the Peiho (litho)
1039265 Chinese Soldiers waiting to be ferried over the Peiho (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Soldiers waiting to be ferried over the Peiho)

Background imageFerried Collection: Napoleon is ferried halfway across the Niemen river, near Tilsit

Napoleon is ferried halfway across the Niemen river, near Tilsit, to meet Alexander I and negotiate terms with him Date: 25-6 June 1807

Background imageFerried Collection: Russian Convicts under Military Escort waiting to be ferried across the River Yenisei

Russian Convicts under Military Escort waiting to be ferried across the River Yenisei, in Siberia (engraving)
1624130 Russian Convicts under Military Escort waiting to be ferried across the River Yenisei, in Siberia (engraving) by Schonberg

Background imageFerried Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107630

EyeUbiquitous_20107630
Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Cai Be, Passengers commuting on a small ferry boat

Background imageFerried Collection: The ferry at Aston, near Henley-on-Thames

The ferry at Aston, near Henley-on-Thames
All manner of livestock transported across the River Thames. the site of the ferry can still be clearly identified to this day. Date: early 20th century

Background imageFerried Collection: Crossing Mississippi

Crossing Mississippi
Settlers wagons are ferried across the Mississippi River, at the start of their long journey to the Golden West. Date: circa 1850

Background imageFerried Collection: Japan - Crossing a River by pole ferry boat

Japan - Crossing a River by pole ferry boat
Black and white lantern slide showing Japanese women and children crossing a River by pole ferry boat Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFerried Collection: Ichi fuji ni taka san nasubi, First dream: fuji, hawks, and eggplants. Kitagawa

Ichi fuji ni taka san nasubi, First dream: fuji, hawks, and eggplants. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1798 and 1801], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

Background imageFerried Collection: Ichi fuji ni taka san nasubi, First dream: Fuji, hawks, and eggplants. Kitagawa

Ichi fuji ni taka san nasubi, First dream: Fuji, hawks, and eggplants. Kitagawa, Utamaro, 1753?-1806, artist, [between 1798 and 1801], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

Background imageFerried Collection: Kawasaki, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print

Kawasaki, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 10.9 x 10.7 cm. Print shows a group of people in a boat being ferried across a river

Background imageFerried Collection: China - Jiujiang - HMS Gnat - March 1920

China - Jiujiang - HMS Gnat - March 1920
Jiujiang (formerly transliterated Kiukiang or Kew Keang) a prefecture-level city located on the southern shores of the Yangtze River in northwest Jiangxi Province, Peoples Republic of China

Background imageFerried Collection: de Havilland DH9A, G-EBAN

de Havilland DH9A, G-EBAN, was among those ferried to the Spanish Air Force in 1922

Background imageFerried Collection: Joyce Green Hospital Ambulance Trams

Joyce Green Hospital Ambulance Trams

Background imageFerried Collection: Thames Ferryboat

Thames Ferryboat
A traveller waits to be ferried across the Thames, at a time when London Bridge is the only bridge over the river; at this time there are some 40, 000 Thames watermen

Background imageFerried Collection: Indian Postman (Deccan)

Indian Postman (Deccan)
In the Deccan of southern India, the postman may need to be ferried from place to place to make his deliveries

Background imageFerried Collection: Jefferson Davis Inflight

Jefferson Davis Inflight
Jefferson Davis and his staff are ferried across the Pe-Dee river, North Carolina, after the fall of the Southern Confederacy. Others have to swim their horses across



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"Ferried: Connecting Landscapes, People, and History" From the tranquil waters of Aston near Henley-on-Thames to the bustling towns beyond, a ferry stands as a timeless symbol of connectivity. In 1913, an oil on canvas masterpiece captures the tender moment of a mother and child being ferried across a river, their destination unknown but filled with anticipation. The Dassault Falcon 20C N810F soars through the skies effortlessly, embodying the modern-day marvels that allow us to be ferried swiftly from one place to another. Chinese soldiers patiently await their turn to be ferried over the Peiho River in a litho print that echoes tales of bravery and strategic maneuvers. Napoleon himself experienced this mode of transportation as he was ferried halfway across the Niemen river near Tilsit - an iconic scene etched into history books forever. Even in distant Siberia, Russian convicts find themselves waiting by the Yenisei River for their chance to be ferried under military escort - a somber reminder of human struggles amidst vast landscapes. A Lockheed F-94A-5-LO 49-2498 aircraft takes flight under United States Air Force command, showcasing how technology has revolutionized our ability to be efficiently ferried through airspaces worldwide. Crossing mighty rivers like Mississippi becomes effortless when utilizing pole ferry boats in Japan - an age-old method still cherished today for its simplicity and charm. Once again highlighting aviation's impact on transportation evolution, another Lockheed F-94A-5-LO 49-2498 graces our caption with its presence - reminding us how far we have come since those early days of flight. Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's artwork portrays The Holy Family Being Ferried Across; it serves as both a spiritual metaphor and testament to humanity's enduring need for connection throughout time.