Knot Collection (#8)

Digital composite illustration of man tying ridgepole and A-poles together with arbor knot to form forest A-frame

Making a scarecrow

Hand tying stem of clematis plant to trellis using string

Bow knot roll, close-up

Various bread rolls in basket on white cloth, view from above

Two American-style salted pretzels

Design for Metalwork in celtic style. Pencil on tracing paper. Silver Studio; Liberty & Co Ltd. 1898 - 1899

Knotted pencil, artwork F006 / 3778
Knotted pencil, computer artwork

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0227
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0221
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0217
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0215
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0210
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Big Bang, conceptual image F007 / 0209
Big Bang, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the origin of the universe depicted by an infinity torus knot. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in

Knot Calidris canutus and Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa at high tide roost on pits at Snettisham RSPB Reserve on The Wash Norfolk August

Red Knot Calidris canutus on iced over pool Cley Norfolk winter

Special service in action, Carlton Club, Pall Mall, London
Special service in action at a building site on the premises of the Carlton Club in Pall Mall, Central London, 12 August 1955

Firefighters receiving knots instruction

Calidris cantus, red knot
Plate 190 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Acronicta rumicis, knot grass moth
Knot grass moth (Acronicta rumicis) and an iron prominent moth caterpillar (Notodanta dromedarius) by J. Bronckhorst. From Collection of Drawings by Dutch Artists, 17th-19th centuries

Calidris canutus, red knot
Plate 315 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Knot (Calidris canutus) three adults, winter plumage, foraging on mudflats at low tide, Yorkshire, England, February

USA, Michigan, Upper Peninsula. Paper birch forests cover much of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan

Stock photo of bouys hung on a fence at a shipyard

Oceania, French Polynesia, Moorea. Detailed view of a glass fishing float. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Netherlands, Overijssel, Kampen, rigging on old herring boats

New Zealand, South Island. NOLS student tying a Double Fishermans knot

Firefighters receiving knots instruction at Southwark HQ

LCC-LFB-AFS training -- tying a knot
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1938 to supplement the regular London Fire Brigade. Some 21, 000 volunteer firefighters would be recruited

Scaling ladder rescue drill demonstration, WW2
The position in which a line is attached to a scaling ladder in order to perform a rescue from the upper floors of a building

WOMENs FASHION, 1832. A woman wearing a red velvet dress and a moire cape with embroidered floral design. French color fashion plate from Petit Courrier des Dames, 1832

DA VINCI: SIXTH KNOT. Engraving after a design by Leonardo da Vinci

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Knot (Calidris canuta) two adults, winter plumage, feeding on snow, Norfolk, England, february

The Knot That is Not
Title block for a trick in a Magic dealers trick catalogue Date: 1952

Miss Perfection Alias Sandra Storme
Alias Sandra Storme. English dancer and actress. Date: 1937

New postage stamp design, Fiume, Italy
A new postage stamp design for Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) when under Italian occupation, soon after the First World War. The design shows a short sword cutting a Gordian knot

Chicago Congestion
A busy day on Dearborn and Randolph Streets, Chicago... Not always so bad as this. It took nine policemen seven minutes to untangle the knot. Date: 1916

Badge, Royal Life Saving Society
Badge of the Royal Life Saving Society, featuring a lifebelt design. Date: early 20th century

Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean Patou
Two fashionable ladies in summer outfits, watching a cycle race. On the left, a long sleeved white and navy blue crepe de chine patterned 3/4 length dress, with white collar and cuffs

Aden Patrol Leaders course
Scouts tying knots on a Patrol Leaders & Seconds Course in Aden. 1954

Vancouver - Stanley Park - Douglas Fir Tree
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Stanley Park. The park contains many huge Douglas-fir (pictured), Western Red cedar, Western Hemlock, and Sitka Spruce trees. Date: 1904

Fitting a Corset
A young French lady is fitted with a fashionable corset Date: circa 1830

View of coastal lagoon habitat with Knot (Calidris canutus) and Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) flocks, packed tightly together in segregated groups at high tide

Old Lady Moth (Mormo maura) adult, resting on wood, Essex, England

Knot (Calidris canutus) and Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) flock, winter plumage, roosting at high tide in river habitat, River Stour, Essex, England, january

Knot (Calidris canutus) adult, summer plumage with few retained winter feathers, feeding on beach, Eccles-on-sea, Norfolk, England, july

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) five adults, preening, standing in shallow water on mudflats, Hebei, China, may

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, mass in flight at roost, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, march

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: The Intricate World of Knots" Step into a world where knots hold secrets and stories, transcending time and cultures. From the legendary Alexander & Gordian Knot to the traditional Sri Lankan Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players, knots have woven their way through history. Picture yourself aboard The Metagama, sailing through uncharted waters, navigating both physical and metaphorical knots along the way. As you gaze at the mesmerizing Helix nebula captured in an infrared Spitzer image, its swirling patterns resemble intricate knots of cosmic proportions. Travel back to Brasenose College in 1675, where scholars grappled with intellectual challenges as complex as any knot. In Jean-Simon Berthelemy's oil on canvas masterpiece depicting Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, we witness a pivotal moment that defied convention. Nature too has its own entangled wonders. Imagine spotting an Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus amidst roosting Knot Caldris canutus at Snettisham – a harmonious dance between species intertwined by nature's design. But not all they are tangible; some take form in unexpected ways. Meet a long Dachshund Dog whose elongated body seems like an endless loop - a living embodiment of a playful knot come to life. Witness thousands Calidris canutus swirling overhead in magnificent formations over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve. Their synchronized flight creates breathtaking displays that leave us marveling at their unity and precision. In Norfolk's serene landscape lies Snettisham RSPB Reserve - home to countless wintering Knot Calidris canutus seeking refuge from harsh conditions. Here they find solace within their tightly knit community, reminding us of the strength found in unity during challenging times. As fashion evolves throughout history, even clothing bears witness to the allure of knots.