Protective Clothing Collection (#6)

Petty Officer Edgar Evans during the Terra Nova
STC273066 Petty Officer Edgar Evans during the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting

Making money-lowering a pot of liquid metal into a machine (sepia photo)
STC347681 Making money-lowering a pot of liquid metal into a machine (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Polar Party on the Trail (bromide print)
3106133 The Polar Party on the Trail (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Five at the South Pole (bromide print)
3106131 The Five at the South Pole (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieut. Bowers during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13
3106128 Lieut. Bowers during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole(bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Scott writing his Diary, during the Terra Nova
3106125 Captain Scott writing his Diary, during the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting

A Fisherman Hauling in his Nets, 1883 (oil on canvas)
659675 A Fisherman Hauling in his Nets, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 54.1x40.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fisherman Hauling in his Nets)

The Old Fisherman, 1873 (oil on canvas)
658621 The Old Fisherman, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 29x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Fisherman. Peder Severin Kroyer (1851-1909). Oil on canvas

The Britons Deploring the Departure of the Last Roman Legion, 1843 (watercolour)
658307 The Britons Deploring the Departure of the Last Roman Legion, 1843 (watercolour) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905); 91.5x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Britomart Unarming, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
658269 Britomart Unarming, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 127x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Britomart Unarming)

Portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, bust length, in Profile to the Left
651235 Portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, bust length, in Profile to the Left, His Head Turned to the Front, His Right Arm Raised, (pastel) by Tour

Captain Scott (1868-1912) during the Terra Nova
3106123 Captain Scott (1868-1912) during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting

Making money: pots of liquid metal being handled in the melting room (sepia photo)
STC347680 Making money: pots of liquid metal being handled in the melting room (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Scott in his den at Winter Quarters, during the Terra Nova
STC273067 Captain Scott in his den at Winter Quarters, during the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting

Gas masked British gunners firing point-blank into advancing masses of the enemy during
STC359846 Gas masked British gunners firing point-blank into advancing masses of the enemy during the German offensive of March, 1918, 1918-19 (litho) by English School

Manila and its Environs: Officers of the Civil Guard (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767253 Manila and its Environs: Officers of the Civil Guard (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy
1767231 A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy, holding out his sceptre to Esther (silk thread) by English School

Laus Deo (oil on canvas)
1766769 Laus Deo (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laus Deo. Solomon Solomon Joseph (1860-1927)

A Gentleman in a Cloak (oil on canvas)
1769866 A Gentleman in a Cloak (oil on canvas) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); 73.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gentleman in a Cloak. Cesare-Auguste Detti (1847-1914)

The Beekeepers, If You Know Where the Treasure is, You Can Rob it, c
JKL104852 The Beekeepers, If You Know Where the Treasure is, You Can Rob it, c.1567-68 (pen and brown ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Bruegel

Mirmillon - A Gallic Gladiator, (oil on panel)
989220 Mirmillon - A Gallic Gladiator, (oil on panel) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 33.7x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mirmillon - A Gallic Gladiator. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

Egyptian Woman, 1875 (oil on canvas)
989752 Egyptian Woman, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Wagrez, Jacques (1846-1908); 154x84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Woman. Jacques Wagrez (1846-1908). Oil on canvas

The Procession, 1893 (oil on canvas)
824451 The Procession, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905); 121.9x152.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Procession. Edward Henry Corbould (1815-1905). Oil on canvas

Benediction Interrupted, (pencil and watecolour on card laid on board)
823418 Benediction Interrupted, (pencil and watecolour on card laid on board) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859); 76.2x64.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Benediction Interrupted)

Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel)
828441 Duke Frederick Banishing Rosalind from his Court, (oil on panel) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 92x71.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Howitzer in Action, c. 1917 (pencil and watercolour)
826710 The Howitzer in Action, c.1917 (pencil and watercolour) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 38.1x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Howitzer in Action. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

Portrait of a Knight of Malta, half-length, in armour, holding a helmet on a table
827683 Portrait of a Knight of Malta, half-length, in armour, holding a helmet on a table, a curtain behind, (oil on panel) by Vasari

Study for the Two Augurs, (black chalk on paper)
827071 Study for the Two Augurs, (black chalk on paper) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 33.9x20.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for the Two Augurs. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747015 Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Petty Officer Evans during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13
3106132 Petty Officer Evans during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Scott writing his Diary, during the Terra Nova
3106126 Captain Scott writing his Diary, during the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting

A Soldier, standing three-quarter length, buckling his belt, (oil on canvas)
990051 A Soldier, standing three-quarter length, buckling his belt, (oil on canvas) by Drost, Willem (fl.1652-63); 101.6x82.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldier)

In the Artists Studio, 1872 (oil on panel)
989883 In the Artists Studio, 1872 (oil on panel) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); 31.4x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Artists Studio. Cesare Auguste Detti (1847-1914)

The Achievement of the Holy Grail by Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival
659081 The Achievement of the Holy Grail by Sir Galahad, Sir Bors and Sir Percival, (high-warp tapestry in wool and silk) by Burne-Jones

Portrait of a Nobleman, Said to be Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Full Length
652150 Portrait of a Nobleman, Said to be Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Full Length, Wearing a Breastplate, Sash and Sword, His Hand Resting on a Stick, a Helmet on a Plinth

A fine large early Ming bronze figure of Guandi (bronze)
1764867 A fine large early Ming bronze figure of Guandi (bronze) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine large early Ming bronze figure of Guandi)

The Boscobel Oak, 1889 (oil on canvas)
1767281 The Boscobel Oak, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Crofts, Ernest (1847-1911); 46.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boscobel Oak. Ernest Crofts (1847-1911). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)
1769484 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (19th century); 196x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

"Dressing"Ponies for Protection against the Tsetse Fly (b / w photo)
1615491 " Dressing" Ponies for Protection against the Tsetse Fly (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Vajen-Bader Smoke-Cape (b / w photo)
1593678 The Vajen-Bader Smoke-Cape (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vajen-Bader Smoke-Cape)

Self Portrait, 1927 (oil on canvas)
1195866 Self Portrait, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Maliavin, Filipp Andreevich (1869-1940); 91.8x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maliavin)

The coronation of Alexander III, 1883 (ink, w / c, gouache)
1195727 The coronation of Alexander III, 1883 (ink, w/c, gouache) by Mikishchin, Mikhail (1835-1896); 50x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mikishchin)

Aeneas stands beside the spoils of King Mezentius, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195393 Aeneas stands beside the spoils of King Mezentius, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell
1195374 Upper cover and spine, with oval portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell, 1899 (red crushed levant morocco, decorative roll tool border within g) by English School

Roll of Arms and Pedigree of the Egerton Family, 1598 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
1195479 Roll of Arms and Pedigree of the Egerton Family, 1598 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by English School, (16th century); 22.6x85 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Iris appearing before Turnus, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195391 Iris appearing before Turnus, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Venus giving armour to Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195389 Venus giving armour to Aeneas, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

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"Protective Clothing: Safeguarding Lives in Various Environments" From laboratory technicians donning lab coats to Oliver Cromwell's sturdy armor, the importance spans across time and diverse settings. In a captivating seascape painting, we witness battles beyond where warriors shield themselves with impenetrable gear. In 1911, Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard embarked on an Antarctic expedition equipped with protective clothing against extreme cold at Cafe Crozier. Similarly, a skilled technician carefully pours molten glass while clad in heat-resistant attire from head to toe. Sports enthusiasts witness lightweight jockey Geraldine Hinson wearing specialized gear as she fearlessly rides her trusty donkey during races in Sussex. Meanwhile, fusion reactor maintenance personnel diligently safeguard their well-being by suiting up in advanced protective garments like T180 / 0078. Space exploration demands extraordinary measures for survival; hence space suits become indispensable for astronauts venturing into the unknown depths of the universe. Reflecting British industries' resilience, cotton workers featured in a vintage LMS poster proudly display their robust workwear amidst spinning machinery. Firefighters valiantly battle raging infernos armed with fireproof uniforms that shield them from intense heat and flames. Whether it be marines combating colossal blazes or firefighters neutralizing fires on USS Denver's flight deck - they rely on their trusted protective clothing to keep them safe. In every scenario depicted here - be it laboratories or battlegrounds - one thing remains constant: protective clothing plays an integral role in preserving lives and ensuring safety. It serves as a vital barrier between individuals and potential hazards encountered within their respective environments.