Prepares Collection (#4)

Martel, France - Preparation of Truffles
Martel in the Lot department in south-western France - preparation of Truffles. Date: circa 1910s

A restaurant proprietor of Dean Street, Soho, has, for 30 years, supplied a dainty dish of snails for his customers. They are in season now and in great demand 16 October 1922

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Namibia - Kung Bushman / San prepares a snare for catching an ostrich. Date:

Westland Sea King of the Royal Navy from 824 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Ark Royal, prepares to winch the six-man crew of the 600ton Giovanna Assenzo

Richard L Johnson dressed in an Air Force T-1 pressure suit
Dressed in an Air Force T-1 pressure suit, Richard L. Johnson, Convair F-102A chief test pilot, prepares for take-off at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Maldivians wave goodbye for the last time as a RAF Short SC-5 Belfast, XR369, Spartacus, prepares to leave from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean

First Sopwith TF2 Salamander E5429, prepares for takeoff
On 9 May 1918, at Brooklands, Capt H. Robin Rowell prepares to take off for France in the first Sopwith TF2 Salamander, E5429. The Naval officer in the photo is Lt Denis Allen. Date: 1918

A Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress prepares to drop its bombload

Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms, brushes and mops of various sizes. Hand-coloured wooodcut from The Book of English Trades London 1823

Swimming Pool, Wilbur Clarks Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada
Lintage linen postcard showing the exterior of the Desert Inn with the swimming pool in the foreground. Guests lounge poolside and one woman prepares to dive from the diving board

John Deere 4240 tractor with harrows, harrowing field seedbed, Sweden, may

Fendt 820 Vario tractor with Tume Cultipack disk harrows and Tume Nova Combi 4000 seed drill, seedbed preparation and sowing, Sweden, may

Tractor with Tume Cultipack disk harrows, field seedbed preparation, Sweden, may

Massey Fergusson 6290 tractor with harrows, harrowing field seedbed, Sweden, may

New Holland 8770 tractor with harrows, harrowing field seedbed, Sweden, may

New Holland TM165 tractor with harrows, harrowing field seedbed, Sweden, may

Cattle farming, artificial insemination technician preparing semen for cow in back of van, England, May

Caterpillar Challenger tracked tractor, cultivating seedbed, Scotland, september

Senegal - Food Preparation
Preparation of butter and the cooking and grinding of nuts in a Senegalese village Date: circa 1910s

Good Wives - 2
Meg prepares for her wedding to John Brooke, in the gown she has made herself. Date: first published 1869

Christmas. A girl and her obedient dogs. Artist: Anon. A girl, dressed in coat, bonnet and muffler, prepares to go out for a walk in the snow withher eager dogs. Date: circa 1902

Lady and cosmetics, 1889
A woman prepares some cosmetics at a table. Date: 1889

Butcher prepares meat
A 15th century butcher prepares cuts of meat, including ribs and hooves. Date: 15th century

Harbalist at Work
A herbalist prepares her materials. Date: 1526

Dog Left at Home
A small dog looks wistfully at its mistress as she prepares to go out in her Paul Poiret dress. Date: 1922

Bathing / Maid Runs Bath
A maid prepares a bath for her mistress Date: 1908

Insect God, Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE MOON MISTRESS - the insect god prepares to give his hungry followers a tasty dinner of raw Earthman. Date: 1932

Lady Taking Tea
A woman prepares two cups of tea, pouring the milk in first. Date: 1960s

Preparing Lab Slide 50S
A laboratory technician prepares a slide for bacteriological examination. Date: 1950s

Man Makes Tea for Two
A man wearing a dressing gown pours water into a china teapot as he prepares morning tea for two. Date: 1930s

Person preparing dressed crab, Norfolk, England, july

Close-up of stone picker going over newly ploughed field, England, september

Tuna fisherman preparing bait on boat, pole and line fishing method, Pico Island, Azores, august

Woman preparing fish beside frogs in net at fish market, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Fendt 716 tractor with stone picker, going over newly ploughed field, England, september

Comparison of cultivator prepared and not cultivated seedbeds, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Person preparing cooked lobster, Norfolk, England, july

Man preparing meat and poultry at cafe, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Bonaventure LH111 fishing trawler at harbour, preparing to go to sea, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, july

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewe, being prepared for show, Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Scotland, june 2011

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: on board the Great Eastern, the crew prepares for the final attempt to grapple the lost telegraph cable which had snapped at the beginning of August

A bride in Alsace
A bride is reassured by female friends and family as she prepares to get married. Whilst the women surrounding her appear to be relaxed and enjoying themselves

Italo-Turkish War - Aircraft
Captain Moizo prepares for a reconnoitring flight in his Nieuport monoplane during the Italo-Turkish War

Mexico - Tortilla Preparation
Preparing Tortillas in Mexico

Mexico - Tortilla Cooking
Cooking Tortillas fo the whole family - Mexico

Sailor Girl with Pram
A girl in a nautically inspired costume of sailor blouse, box pleated skirt & broad brimmed straw hat prepares to take her dolly for a ride in a pram

Leopard (Kronheim)
A leopard on a tree-branch prepares to spring on its prey (panthera pardus)

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"Preparing for Triumph: From Medieval Archers to Grand Prix Racers" In the Battle of Agincourt, a medieval archer meticulously prepares his arrows, ready to unleash devastation on the enemy. Golf enthusiasts gather at St Andrews in 1881, preparing their swings and strategizing their way through the historic course. The clatter of snooker balls fills the room as players in a 1930s game prepare their shots with precision and skill. Cromwell's forces brace themselves at Dunbar, carefully preparing for battle against Scottish resistance during a pivotal moment in history. Amidst the chaos of World War I, German spies disguise themselves as women, meticulously preparing their cover stories to infiltrate enemy lines. A man in Djibouti takes great care in preparing his hair for his wedding day, ensuring he looks impeccable for this special occasion. Even monks have moments of indulgence. A drunk monk stumbles around while trying to prepare himself for another round of merry-making. The Graf Zeppelin majestically rises into the sky as its crew prepares every detail before embarking on an epic journey through the clouds. U-Boats reveal their intricate inner workings through cutaway illustrations, showcasing how these submarines were prepared for stealthy warfare beneath the waves. Emerson Fittipaldi readies himself behind the wheel of his McLaren M23 Ford during the thrilling 1975 Monaco Grand Prix - preparation is key to success on this demanding circuit. A French lady golfer gracefully prepares her swing amidst picturesque scenery – elegance meets athleticism on this beautiful golf course.