Mend Collection (#4)

Repairing Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of scaffolding on the Earth. This could represent repairing the worldwide environment

HOUS2D-00057
Womens sewing circle reenacted at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

HOUS2D-00059
African-American woman reenactor sewing at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Man fixing an aeroplane

Knitting pattern
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck-in blouse. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Mother and daughter on the rocks
A mother and her daughter sit on the rocks at a seaside resort. The little girl is trying to mend the handle on her bucket, which has a picture of Mickey Mouse on it

A Group of Cobblers
A Group of Turkish Cobblers repairing shoes

The Woods & the Woodman
THE WOODS AND THE WOODCUTTER The woodman asks the forest for wood to mend the handle of his broken axe; he promises to ply his trade elsewhere but reneges when his axe is fixed

Knitting with Mother
A little boy watches his mother knitting. Clothing was rationed during World War Two the ability to knit for the whole family and make-do and mend was crucial

Jonah at Nineveh
After his ordeal with the whale, Jonah reaches Nineveh and tells its people the city will be destroyed 40 days later, but they mend their ways and the city is spared

Hunt the Slipper 1886
Cobbler, cobbler, mend your shoe, Have it done by half past two, Stitch it up and stitch it down, And then I ll give you half a crown

Carpet-Mending / Istanbul
In Istanbul, Turkey, two young boys expertly mend holes in carpets

Borodin - Igor - 8
Princess Yaroslavna, Igors wife, who persuades her brother Vladimir to mend his ways: she weeps for the fate of Russia and her husband, but all ends reasonably happily. Date: first performed 1890

Work for the Tinker?
Any work for the tinker? He works in a London street with the fires burning on his cart, waiting for people to bring him things to mend. A woman obliges

Pots and Kettles to Mend
Pots and kettles to mend? : a rather coarse woman brings a pan to the repair man to be mended

CHAIRS TO MEND
A girl with basket of reeds and a chair over one shoulder cries chairs to mend!

Old Chairs to Mend
OLD CHAIRS TO MEND ! a boy brings a broken chair for the chairmender to mend with wicker

Viking Explorers / 1007
Viking explorers stop off in Scotland to mend their longships, take on extra cargo and prepare for the long voyages north toward Greenland and Vinland (North America)

Riding the Stang 1814
A herald carried aloft the stang makes rough music & alerts the neighbourhood to a husband-beater. Natural justice aiming to get wrong- doers to mend their ways

Engine Trouble
Two fashionable young ladies in cloche hats, one of them with the car bonnet open, trying to work out how to mend the engine!

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Mending: A Time-Honored Tradition of Restoration and Resilience" In the quaint fishing huts at Hastings, the salty air carries whispers of generations past. Here, skilled hands mend nets with meticulous care, ensuring that each strand is strong enough to withstand the relentless pull of the sea. On a rugged coastline in Scotland's Lossiemouth, a weathered fisherman sits by his boat, diligently mending his lines. With every knot he ties and every tear he repairs, he honors an age-old tradition passed down through time – a testament to perseverance in the face of adversity. In a small cobbler's workshop tucked away in a bustling city street, two cobblers work side by side. Their nimble fingers expertly mend worn-out shoes, breathing new life into them and reminding us that even our most cherished possessions deserve second chances. A young boy from 1930s England carefully repairs his boots under dim lamplight. In an era where resources were scarce and frugality was paramount, this act symbolizes resilience and resourcefulness - traits that would prove invaluable during challenging times. Underneath blooming flowers in a tranquil garden setting, Millicent Sowerby delicately sews fabric together. Her needle dances gracefully across the cloth as she brings beauty back to garments once deemed unwearable – showcasing how mending can transform not only clothes but also our outlook on sustainability. Ethel Parkinson captures Mending Day on canvas; women gather around tables filled with fabrics waiting for their touch. As they skillfully repair torn garments or knit socks for loved ones serving overseas during wartime hardships - their collective efforts embody unity and strength amidst turmoil. During World War II's "mend and make-do" era when resources were scarce yet creativity flourished - knitting patterns became treasured guides for those seeking solace through crafting warm clothing items while simultaneously extending garment lifespans.