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Protective Clothing Collection (#8)

"Protective Clothing: Safeguarding Lives in Various Environments" From laboratory technicians donning lab coats to Oliver Cromwell's sturdy armor

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas)

How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas)
828488 How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); 122x182.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of a Commander, three-quarter length, in Armour, holding a Baton

Portrait of a Commander, three-quarter length, in Armour, holding a Baton
827916 Portrait of a Commander, three-quarter length, in Armour, holding a Baton, his Plumed Helmet on a Rock nearby, a Cavalry Charge beyond, (oil on canvas) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); 48x39.9

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Umpire mask worn by Emmett Ashford, ca. 1965. Creator: Unknown

Umpire mask worn by Emmett Ashford, ca. 1965. Creator: Unknown
Emmett Ashford was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB). Ashford umped from 1966-1970 and was known for his animated calls and dress

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Diana, Princess of Wales during her four day British Red Cross mission to highlight

Diana, Princess of Wales during her four day British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines. The Princess is pictured during a visit to mine fields in Haumbo on the third day of her

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Secretary of State for War Mr Oliver Stanley inspects the gas protective clothing during

Secretary of State for War Mr Oliver Stanley inspects the gas protective clothing during his visit to Canadian troops at Aldershot. 23rd February 1940

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: US Airmen model new protective helmets during Second World War. Circa 1944

US Airmen model new protective helmets during Second World War. Circa 1944

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A typhus team of No. 31 Mobile Field Hospital back their Fordson WOT1 Ambulance up to

A typhus team of No. 31 Mobile Field Hospital back their Fordson WOT1 Ambulance up to the freight doors of Douglas Dakota Mark III, KG523 H, of No

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The new steel helmet for use by civilians as announced by Herbert Morrison in the House

The new steel helmet for use by civilians as announced by Herbert Morrison in the House of Commons. February 1941

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: At a school of bridging and watermanship in Northern Ireland

At a school of bridging and watermanship in Northern Ireland, British Army troops are given instruction in the construction of temporary bridges and in watermanship generally

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Wheels being dipped in chemicals in preparation for their tyres for the production line

Wheels being dipped in chemicals in preparation for their tyres for the production line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A worker casts components from molten metal at the new one million pound furnace at

A worker casts components from molten metal at the new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A mushroom cloud rises over the Pacific moments after the detonation of Britain

A mushroom cloud rises over the Pacific moments after the detonation of Britains second Hydrogen bomb. As seen by members of the press

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: AIDS protection kit. 25th March 1987

AIDS protection kit. 25th March 1987

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden

Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island, Kiribati. Seen here dressed in protective suits known as Goon Suits

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Three of the operators of one of the open hearth furnaces at the Stocksbridge Steelworks

Three of the operators of one of the open hearth furnaces at the Stocksbridge Steelworks 21st December 1961

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A. R. P. exercises in Derby

Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A. R. P. exercises in Derby
Air raid wardens at one of their posts during the A.R.P. exercises in Derby. 15th May 1939

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Members of the ARP demonstrate how to deal with a suspected gas attack during a series of

Members of the ARP demonstrate how to deal with a suspected gas attack during a series of civil defence demonstration at Sandown Park April 1939

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of

Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of Bimingham are sewermen (left) Edward Hinks and George Batty. August 1957

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Graffiti Beater, a new £2, 000 machine has just gone into action in the West End

The Graffiti Beater, a new £2, 000 machine has just gone into action in the West End
The Graffiti Beater, a new £ 2, 000 machine has just gone into action in the West End of Newcastle, Published 24th September 1981

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: ABC Cinema, Falkirk, Scotland, 20th August 1978. Arthur MacGregor

ABC Cinema, Falkirk, Scotland, 20th August 1978. Arthur MacGregor, chief projectionist at the cinema, pictured in his work clothes

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Reflective trim for night-time safety is essential, not only for pedestrians but for

Reflective trim for night-time safety is essential, not only for pedestrians but for cyclists, motorcyclists and road workers

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn

Diana, Princess of Wales four day visit to Angola, the former Portuguese colony torn apart by 20 years of bloody civil war, on a British Red Cross mission to highlight the evil of land mines

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Queen visits Rothes Colliery in Fifeshire, Scotland. 1st July 1958

The Queen visits Rothes Colliery in Fifeshire, Scotland. 1st July 1958

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: 1994 World Cup Qualifying match at the Ullev l Stadion, Oslo

1994 World Cup Qualifying match at the Ullev l Stadion, Oslo. Norway 2 v England 0. England footballer Paul Gascoigne wearing a face mask following an injury during the match. 2nd June 1993

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Womans Land Army Land Girls milking cows in Hertfordshire. circa 1945

Womans Land Army Land Girls milking cows in Hertfordshire. circa 1945

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: ATS women on searchlight Battery during the second World War January 1943

ATS women on searchlight Battery during the second World War January 1943

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: ATS on searchlight battery take a tea break during the Second World War January

ATS on searchlight battery take a tea break during the Second World War January 1943

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Lights go out in the Ellington Colliery lamp room as the pit closes in February 1994

Lights go out in the Ellington Colliery lamp room as the pit closes in February 1994

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Policeman in smog mask December 1962 PC John Finn from Snow Hill Police Station in

Policeman in smog mask December 1962 PC John Finn from Snow Hill Police Station in the London smog of 1962. He is wear a mask to protect him from the harmful effects of the smog

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Suzanne Danielle British actress April 1981 A©mirrorpix

Suzanne Danielle British actress April 1981 A©mirrorpix
Suzanne Danielle British actress April 1981 © mirrorpix

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: John Major Prime MInister at Alcan Factory in Warrington 1992

John Major Prime MInister at Alcan Factory in Warrington 1992

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: US Marines Fire Fighters training in Saudi Arabia Gulf War following the Gulf War in

US Marines Fire Fighters training in Saudi Arabia Gulf War following the Gulf War in 1991

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: World War Two. Mrs M Bryan dressed in protective clothing cleaning dirt

World War Two. Mrs M Bryan dressed in protective clothing cleaning dirt and grease of a chassis just about to undergo an overhaul at the Chiswick Bus depot

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A man wearing an air filled Atom Suit to be used at Britain

A man wearing an air filled Atom Suit to be used at Britains atom plant November 1954

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Ferdinand the mouse wearing a protective body shell made from a toy soldiers helmet

Ferdinand the mouse wearing a protective body shell made from a toy soldiers helmet, it protects him when his owner Michael Oswald plays golf

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo. Chimp Aged 6 on a Skateboard November 1977

Chimpanzee at Twycross Zoo. Chimp Aged 6 on a Skateboard November 1977 © Mirrorpix

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Royal Navy Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959

Royal Navy Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959. A member of the Launch Flight Deck Crew standing over the steam catapult calls in an aircraft to line up for take off

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A welder wearing a suit designed to keep you cool at temperatures of 500 degrees

A welder wearing a suit designed to keep you cool at temperatures of 500 degrees. December 1967

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Afghan hounds cinderella and Oliver wearing showerproof trouser suits boots

Afghan hounds cinderella and Oliver wearing showerproof trouser suits boots and hats to protect them from the rain during a championship November 1976 © Mirrorpix

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A woman milking a cow in the cattle shed at Maresfield, Sussex. May 1935

A woman milking a cow in the cattle shed at Maresfield, Sussex. May 1935

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Miners leaving Whitburn Colliery in July 1954

Miners leaving Whitburn Colliery in July 1954

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Miners leave the cage for the last time at Murton Colliery, November 1991

Miners leave the cage for the last time at Murton Colliery, November 1991

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Snatching a break in the sunshine are (left to right) Winnie Kirk, Pat Miller

Snatching a break in the sunshine are (left to right) Winnie Kirk, Pat Miller, Maureen Kavanagh, Jean Marshall, Daphne O" Brien, Lois Willdig, Freda Sharratt, Thelma Brown and Brenda Jackson

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of

Two of the men who know the secrets of the dark world that lies under the busy streets of Bimingham are sewermen (left) Edward Hinks and George Batty. August 1957

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Avro Blue Steel a British air-launched, rocket-propelled nuclear stand-off missile

The Avro Blue Steel a British air-launched, rocket-propelled nuclear stand-off missile, built to arm the V bomber force. It was the primary British nuclear deterrent weapon of the 1960s

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Army Belfast An armed soildier talked aim round the corner of a building with his

Army Belfast An armed soildier talked aim round the corner of a building with his gun

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Henry Cooper showing the damage to his ampro bodyguard which was caused by low blows

Henry Cooper showing the damage to his ampro bodyguard which was caused by low blows during his fight with PieroTomosoni. March 1969

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Fishermen of the French trawler Annie storm bound at Plymouth in without catch

Fishermen of the French trawler Annie storm bound at Plymouth in without catch and sat gloomily on deck, then visitor Pam Kyte, 24 of Cotham, Bristol




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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.