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Finishing Collection (#5)

"Finishing: A Celebration of Triumphs and Achievements Across Time and Industries" Grandstand at Saratoga Race Course, NY State

Background imageFinishing Collection: Jewish colonies settlements Tel Aviv Finishing

Jewish colonies settlements Tel Aviv Finishing
Jewish colonies and settlements. Tel Aviv. Finishing the upper storey. 1920, Israel, Tel Aviv

Background imageFinishing Collection: GIRL DECORATES TREE

GIRL DECORATES TREE
A little girl puts the finishing touches to her miniature Christmas tree. Date: 1930s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris Olympics

Abrahams wins the 100m final, 1924 Paris Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin pictured winning the 100 metre sprint final at the Paris Olympic Games of 1924

Background imageFinishing Collection: Douglas Lowe winning 800m Olympic final in 1924

Douglas Lowe winning 800m Olympic final in 1924
Douglas Gordon Arthur Lowe (7 August 1902 30 March 1981) was a British double Olympic Games champion, winning gold medals in 1924 and 1928

Background imageFinishing Collection: Pencil drawing of three stages of illustrating duck flying starting with basic body outline

Pencil drawing of three stages of illustrating duck flying starting with basic body outline and ending with details including feather and common features

Background imageFinishing Collection: Black and white illustration of chequered flag

Black and white illustration of chequered flag

Background imageFinishing Collection: Soccer Ball Going Into Goal Net

Soccer Ball Going Into Goal Net

Background imageFinishing Collection: Baby Giraffe

Baby Giraffe
25th May 1979: Monty, the six day old giraffe, finds his feet when making his first public appearance at London Zoo, his mother and a curious zebra completing the picture

Background imageFinishing Collection: The Beresford Apartment House In New York

The Beresford Apartment House In New York
Photo shows the view north up Central Park West from in front of the Natural History Museum to the Beresford apartment building, New York, late 1930s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Design for Silk Scarf or Tie with horseracing scene

Design for Silk Scarf or Tie with horseracing scene. Watercolour and ink on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1953

Background imageFinishing Collection: Nude jigsaw

Nude jigsaw
DNA jigsaw. Conceptual computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule formed by pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This could represent piecing together information about DNA

Background imageFinishing Collection: Olympics / 1932 / Wom Relay

Olympics / 1932 / Wom Relay
An American woman wins the 4x100m relay

Background imageFinishing Collection: Button Maker: Stamping out metal buttons. Blank held in place and weight holding

Button Maker: Stamping out metal buttons. Blank held in place and weight holding die for pattern being work was raised by rope and pulley wheel and dropped on blank

Background imageFinishing Collection: Zodiac - Birthday Horoscope - Sagittarius The Archer

Zodiac - Birthday Horoscope - Sagittarius The Archer (November 21st to December 21st). Apparently Sagittarians are good riders! Date: circa 1920s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Tram Construction at Belfast, Electro-Motor Carriage and Tra

Tram Construction at Belfast, Electro-Motor Carriage and Tram Base in Finishing Shed - a view of the undercarriage and wheels of a tram and a finished tram base ahead in a large indoor workplace

Background imageFinishing Collection: Tram Construction at Belfast, New Cars Approaching Completio

Tram Construction at Belfast, New Cars Approaching Completion in Finishing Shed - a general view of the finishing shed with tram bodies and undercarriage

Background imageFinishing Collection: Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient ol

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient ol
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient Olympic Stadium. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Background imageFinishing Collection: Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient olympic Stadi

Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient olympic Stadi
Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient Olympic Stadium. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Background imageFinishing Collection: Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The Ancient olympic Stadium

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The Ancient olympic Stadium
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The ancient Olympic Stadium. Detail of the starting line. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Background imageFinishing Collection: Myanmar - Yangon - The Racecourse

Myanmar - Yangon - The Racecourse
Myanmar - Yangon - The Main stands of the Racecourse Date: circa 1910s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Bookbinding in a European-run Japanese paper factory

Bookbinding in a European-run Japanese paper factory
European-run Japanese paper factory - sorting piles of handmade paper by size and weight. The European boss/overseer is at rear. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Happy Families Playing Cards - Mr Swift the Runner

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mr Swift the Runner. circa 1930s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Finishing Poppy Wreaths

Finishing Poppy Wreaths
An ex-service man at work putting the finishing touches to some of the poppy wreaths for Armistice Day; the words Be Prepared are written on one Date: 1929

Background imageFinishing Collection: New Year Snowman

New Year Snowman
A happy boy puts the finishing touches to his snowman, who is smoking a pipe and has an umbrella over one shoulder.. Happy New Year! Date: 1930s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Face Powder Lady 1887

Face Powder Lady 1887
The finishing touch : an elegant lady using her powder puff before heading out for the evening. Date: 10127529

Background imageFinishing Collection: Costume / Women 1816

Costume / Women 1816
A pale lilac redingote with long sleeves finishing over the knuckles. The ruffles at the neck of her gown fall over the collar. She wears a white shawl & a plumed hat. Date: 1815

Background imageFinishing Collection: Wearer and Maker 1884

Wearer and Maker 1884
Servant puts the finishing touches to her mistresses dress. Date: 1884

Background imageFinishing Collection: Aristocratic Levee

Aristocratic Levee
An aristocrat at his morning levee : while a valet puts the finishing touches to his toilette, a manservant brings a book for his lady friend Date: mid-18th century

Background imageFinishing Collection: Finishing touches

Finishing touches
Christmas scene. Children in Elizabethan costume building a snowman. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1911

Background imageFinishing Collection: Horses running in Duke of York Handicap, Kempton Park

Horses running in Duke of York Handicap, Kempton Park, Surrey, illustrating a fixtures card for October 1936. Date: circa 1936

Background imageFinishing Collection: Ministre winning at Lewes racecourse, Sussex

Ministre winning at Lewes racecourse, Sussex
Ministre winning the Southdown Welter Handicap at Lewes racecourse, Sussex. Date: circa 1903

Background imageFinishing Collection: Elegant Etceteras - Fashion accessories, 1927

Elegant Etceteras - Fashion accessories, 1927
Parisian finishing touches with elegant Etceteras - Fashion accessories (parasol, handbag and belts), 1927 from Worths New Regent Street shop 1927

Background imageFinishing Collection: Outdoor Fashion Accessories 1927

Outdoor Fashion Accessories 1927
New Parisian outdoor fashion accessories giving the finishing touches to the smart sportswoman - driving gloves, belt, vanity case, beach costume and sports pull-over Date: 1927

Background imageFinishing Collection: Snail and grasshoppers racing, Les Images en Musique

Snail and grasshoppers racing, Les Images en Musique
Snails with grasshopper jockeys taking part in a race, with a mole at the finishing line, illustration in Les Images en Musique

Background imageFinishing Collection: Hat factory machinery after fire

Hat factory machinery after fire at Battersbys of Stockport in June 1906. The machinery shown is a crown finishing machine, and in the top left of the picture the drive system is visible

Background imageFinishing Collection: Hat factory finishing room

Hat factory finishing room at Battersby s, Stockport, in1906. This photograph shows the workbench and toolboxes for the workers, as well as the final packaging materials for the finished products

Background imageFinishing Collection: Four men in hat factory finishing room

Four men in hat factory finishing room at Battersbys in Stockport, June 1906. Note the massive exposed machinery behind them and the driveshaft for it which comes through the wall. Date: 1906

Background imageFinishing Collection: Looking Down at Epsom: A Finish for the Derby

Looking Down at Epsom: A Finish for the Derby
View of the Derby with horses and their jockeys striving towards the finishing line, and with the stands, tents and cars of visitors seen beyond. Date: 1928

Background imageFinishing Collection: German postcard, women athletes in a race

German postcard, women athletes in a race
German postcard showing women athletes at the finishing line of a race. 1920s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Firefighters in aA 4x110 yards relay race

Firefighters in aA 4x110 yards relay race
Firefighters in Amateur Athletic Association 4x110 yards senior relay championship final. The winner was D A Hitchman of Birchfield Harriers (C6), second was R Holtum of Belgrave Harriers (B1)

Background imageFinishing Collection: LFB firefighters in 100 yards race, White City Stadium

LFB firefighters in 100 yards race, White City Stadium
LFB firefighters in a 100 yards race for the Brigade Championship Final at White City Stadium, 30 August 1958. They are taking part in the LFB Athletic Association 47th Annual Athletic Meeting

Background imageFinishing Collection: Three children completing their snowman

Three children completing their snowman
Three children in their winter clothes, building a snowman. Date: 1917

Background imageFinishing Collection: The finish, Henley Royal Regatta

The finish, Henley Royal Regatta
The finish, Henley-on-Thames Royal Regatta, early 1900s Date: earkly 1900s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Crowds at the finishing line, Henley Royal Regatta

Crowds at the finishing line, Henley Royal Regatta
Crowds at the finishing line, Henley-on-Thames Royal regatta - early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Background imageFinishing Collection: Trimmers Shop, Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal

Trimmers Shop, Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the trimmers shop in the iron and steel foundry, Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, for the trimming and grinding of shells of all sizes. Date: circa 1905

Background imageFinishing Collection: Decorations in London for the 1911 Coronation

Decorations in London for the 1911 Coronation
The finishing touch to the festivities for the coronation of King George V in 1911. A workman adjusts one of the heraldic lions in Whitehalls beautiful scheme of decoration

Background imageFinishing Collection: Record label - The Winner

Record label - The Winner
A record label for a recording of The Sweetest Flower That Blows, composed by C. B. Hawley and sung by Robert Carr. The label features a winning racehorse crossing the finish line. Date: c.1920

Background imageFinishing Collection: Racing women reach the finishing line

Racing women reach the finishing line in this high-speed action shot




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"Finishing: A Celebration of Triumphs and Achievements Across Time and Industries" Grandstand at Saratoga Race Course, NY State, USA: The thundering hooves reach the final stretch as jockeys push their limits, racing towards the ultimate finish line. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M. Bateman: In a world where victory is elusive, this masterpiece captures the exhilaration of crossing that finish line first. Building Diesel Locomotives in Swindon: Skilled hands meticulously assemble each part, bringing to life powerful machines that will conquer miles after miles until they reach their destination. Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 Olympics: With determination etched on his face, Abrahams sprints with lightning speed to claim gold in an unforgettable race that solidified his place in history's hall of fame. Indianapolis 500: Engines roar as drivers navigate through hairpin turns and straightaways, pushing themselves beyond limits to taste victory at one of motorsport's most prestigious events. Completed R100: Majestic airship takes flight after countless hours spent constructing it piece by piece; a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess reaching new heights. Advertisement for Ford Anglia cars: Sleek lines and cutting-edge technology come together harmoniously as Ford Anglia cars cross the finish line of innovation with style and reliability. Wedding cake: Layers upon layers intricately designed symbolize love's journey culminating in a sweet union celebrated with joyous cheers when two souls say "I do. " Shrove Tuesday Football Match, Kingston-Upon-Thames, 1846: Amidst muddy fields and passionate rivalries emerges an ancient tradition where players valiantly strive for glory while embracing camaraderie till the final whistle blows. Percival E3H Mew Gull, G-AFa, at Hatfield.