Horseshoe Collection (#8)

The Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a marine chelicerate arthropod.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916

Horseshoe Bend
The amazing Horseshoe Bend at sunset, with sunstar and beautiful sky

Picture No. 11675022
Southern Horseshoe Worms around base of Tube Anemone (Cerianthus sp.). Date:

Girl and boy with flowers on a shaped Christmas card
Girl and boy with flowers on a horseshoe-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Gotcha! - February 1945
Groom steals a kiss from his new wife outside the church. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24556

Fittleworth Smithy - June 1939
Smithy buildings with two horses walking up to be shod. Farmer perched on the lead horse, the other following on behind. Advertisements for Thorleys Cake

Horse Brass
Horse brass on display George Garland Collection West Sussex Ref No. Garland N19399

Limulus polyphemus, horsehoe crab
LS Plate 95 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Happy New Year, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Roman bronze horse-shoes or Hippo-sandals, Rheims Museum, c1st-2nd century

Occupying German soldiers leaving Paris after the Franco-Prussian War, 1871 (c1880). Crowds gather to watch the Germans leaving at the end of their occupation of Paris after the end of

The Flower Girl by William T Gliddon
The Flower Girl musical comedy by (book, lyrics and music) William T. Gliddon. First produced at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln on the 14th May and the Grand Theatre in Croydon on 10th November 1908

Thomas Beasley, Irish horseracing jockey
Thomas (Tommy) Beasley, Irish horseracing jockey. late 19th century

John Watts, English flat racing jockey
John (Jack) Watts (1860-1902), English flat racing jockey. late 19th century

Horseshoe Cloister, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, a brick and timber building dating back to the 15th century. Date: 1960s

Map of the Niagara Falls. Date: circa 1890

Good Luck card, black cat in a horseshoe. circa 1905

Christmas gift tag with two black cats -- Good Luck and a Merry Christmas. circa 1905

Advert for Faulkner diamond jewellery 1901
A selection of novelty Edwardian diamond brooches, pearl necklace, earrings for non-pierced ears, and also a personalised name brooch to order. 1901

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a horse in a horseshoe made in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Swallows and rusty horseshoe on a Christmas card
Swallows and a rusty horseshoe on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink flowers on a horseshoe-shaped greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

White flowers on a horseshoe-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

White horses head on a horseshoe-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Horses racing on a horseshoe-shaped Christmas card
Horses and their jockeys racing on a horseshoe-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Winter scene and rusty horseshoe on a Christmas card
Winter scene framed by a rusty horseshoe on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Forgetmenots on a horseshoe-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Holly and horseshoe on a Christmas card
Holly and a horseshoe on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Tour of the Colonies - Niagara - Horseshoe falls
Tour of the Colonies - Niagra -Horseshoe falls - Niagara falls in distance over trees. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Puppy with horseshoe on a Christmas card
Puppy with a horseshoe on a Good Luck and Merry Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Horseshoe with flowers and seascape on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Flowers with greetings on seven Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Horseshoe with roses and daisies on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Horseshoes and flowers on seven Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Horseshoe with blue flowers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Horseshoe with pink roses on a Victorian scrap, Date: circa 1890s

Red rose and horseshoe on a Congratulations postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Couple on a horseshoe on a wedding postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Robins, holly and a horseshoe on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Bluebird and horseshoe on a Good Luck New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Roses and horseshoe on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

The Opening Bar by Blam New Year celebrations
Vivid illustration celebrating with entertainers celebrating and wishing good luck for the New Year of 1926. Date: 1926

Blacksmith at work on a horseshoe
Blacksmith working for the London horseguards, forging a new horseshoe. Date: circa 1960s

Blacksmith holding up a hot horseshoe
Blacksmith working for the London horseguards, holding up a red hot horseshoe. Date: circa 1960s

Spain. The Alhambra. Wine Gate
Spain. Granada. The Alhambra. Wine Gate. 14th century

Horseshoe arch of the gateway to the castle of Clavijo. La Rioja. Spain

Spain. Penafiel. Monastery of Saint Paul. 14th century. Gothic - mudejar. Apse. Detail

Aljaferia Palace. Detail. Zaragoza. Aragon. Spain
Aljaferia Palace, built in 11th century, under King Aben-Alfage. Detail. Zaragoza. Aragon. Spain

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"Horseshoe: A Symbol of Luck, Strength, and Beauty" 1️⃣ Picture No. 11671351: Behold the majestic horseshoe crab at Reeds Beach, New Jersey, USA - a fascinating creature that has roamed our oceans for millions of years. 2️⃣ Did you know? The Greater Horseshoe Bat is an extraordinary nocturnal flyer with its distinctive horseshoe-shaped noseleaf. Truly a marvel of nature. 3️⃣ Take a step back in time to August 1938 and join us on a hike at Adversane [Billingshurst]. Explore the picturesque landscapes and embrace the serenity of nature. 4️⃣ Discover Solenicka Podkova, the Czech Horseshoe Bend on the Vlatva river in Solenice, Central Europe. Its breathtaking curves will leave you mesmerized by Mother Nature's artistry. 5️⃣ In days gone by, village blacksmiths skillfully crafted horseshoes to protect horses' hooves. Their expertise ensured safe travels for both man and beast. 6️⃣ Journey to India where we encounter a Rajput Chief dressed in ordinary attire. Notice his horse adorned with intricately designed horseshoes - symbols of strength and good fortune. 7️⃣ Venture into Snowdonia's enchanting landscape in Wales as you gaze upon Lake Llyn Llydaw from She Sharks Fin (Crib Goch). Let this vista take your breath away. 8️⃣ After each tide recedes along sandy shores, one can often find these ancient creatures known as horseshoe crabs. Marvel at their unique shape against sea groynes in the background. 9️⃣ Delve into history with a glimpse into postcard art circa 1918 featuring two black cats getting married - an auspicious event symbolizing good luck and happiness.