Protective Collection (#40)

Streptococcus oral bacteria, TEM
Streptococcus oral bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of two Streptococcus sanguinis bacteria. They are undergoing nuclear division (mitosis)

Man wearing sunglasses, thermogram
MODEL RELEASED. Man wearing sunglasses, thermogram. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Isolation suit. Person wearing an isolation suit in a cloud of green mist

The Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Black Gate and Cathedral Tower, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Castle Keep, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Domestic Cat, three tabby kittens sleeping, huddled together

Motorcyclist in traffic current contemporary moving action motorbiker motorbike

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water - pup nursing as mother grooms - Alaska _D3B7730
TOM-1940 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water - pup nursing as mother grooms Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother holds pup while they sleep on their backs in a protected cove - Alaska _D3B2590
TOM-1917 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother holds pup while they sleep on their backs in a protected cove Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother with young pup sleep during a snow shower - Alaska _D3B5503
TOM-1923 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother with young pup sleep during a snow shower Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying her very young pup - while pups at this age float quite well they
TOM-1921 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying her very young pup - while pups at this age float quite well they haven't learned the coordination or have the strength to swim very far so

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother nursing pup - Alaska _D3B2853
TOM-1915 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother nursing pup Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - sleeping - mother (on right) is holding a several month old pup while they rest
TOM-1916 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - sleeping - mother (on right) is holding a several month old pup while they rest - another is sleeping in the same area

Metropolitan Police tin helmet
A Metropolitan Police tin helmet, as used in wartime

Protective collar against garrotting
A protective collar or stock against garrotting

Metropolitan Police Animal Catcher
Officer of the Metropolitan Police Dog Handling Unit, wearing protective clothing worn to prevent injury when capturing dangerous animals

Labour yard, Bethnal Green Employment Association
A labour yard operated in the late 1860s by the Bethnal Green Employment Association in East London to provide work for the unemployed

Stick Practice, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys in protective masks, taking part in stick practice on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland

Gas attack rehearsal 1938
Gas attack rehearsal in Nottingham in 1938. A man with bell and rattle gives a warning of a gas attack in a simulated practice which was filmed to give instruction to other people in the UK

Firefighters in gas masks
ARP Firefighters in gas masks during World War II during decontamination exercise

Gas Masks for children
Gas Masks and protection for children and nursing mothers during World War II in 1940-1941

Children in gas masks
Children wearing gas masks at a kindergarten with their nurse, or teacher, during World War II

ARPs World War II
ARPs in gas masks during World War II during decontamination exercise in London

Pouring Molten Metal
A metalworker wearing protective eye goggles pours molten metal in to a mould from a huge crucible container, attached to an immense hook, into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten Metal on a Production Line
A beautifully composed and lit photograph showing two metalworkers pouring hot molten metal into a series of moulds on a factory production line. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Metalworkers welding a railway carriage
Three metalworkers wearing protective masks weld large metal boxes together to form the shell of a railway carriage. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten metal is poured in to a mould
Two factory workers pour molten metal into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Rail butt welding - the sparks fly
A fantastic photograph showing the sparks flying up during the butt welding of railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Rubber anti-gas suit 1918
Private Sloan wearing a rubber anti-gas suit as a protection against gas attacks at Croix de Claremont on the Western Front in France during World War I in August 1918

Welder using an Oxyacetylene Torch
A welder wearing protective clothing and mask welds metal uses an oxyacetylene torch as he works on the shell of a metal vehicle enclosure or train carriage section. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Women war workers, USA
Women working on armaments in America

Daddys Regiment by Lawson Wood
A small boy, with his mothers protective hands on his shoulders, salutes gallantly as his fathers regiment marches off to France during World War I

Netherlands Medemblik
Plan of the town, on the edge of the Zuyder Zee, with its protective dyke and enclosed harbour

Tutelary Deity Chin-Hoan
CHIN HOAN, a tutelary (protective) deity

A Delegate Travels
Delegates travelled from one part of Paris to another with a large protective escort

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; Fly clot
Illustration showing protective clothing for horses and other animals to prevent them being bothered by flies and other insects

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; More wet
Illustration showing ideas for protective rain wear in the form of various rain shades and capes worn on the head and body

The Islanders, a huge relief sculpture by Siegfried Charoux, representing the struggle and resilience of the British people, especially during World War Two

Anti-Nuclear Demo Man
A anti-nuclear protester, wearing a gas mask and white protective suit, campaigns against nuclear power in Camborne, Cornwall

Defending a Coast
As a hostile fleet approaches the coast, the defences are manned - chiefly crossbows behind protective screens

WELDER / 1949
A welder, wearing protective mask and gloves at work

Lion (Panthera leo) female and cubs, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) female and cub, Masai Mara, Kenya, Eat Africa, Africa

Flap-necked Chameleon Buhemba, Near Mwanza Tanzania
MAB-714 Flap-necked Chameleon Buhemba, Near Mwanza Tanzania Chameleo sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Flap-necked Chameleon Buhumba, Near Mwanza Tanzania Africa
MAB-713 Flap-necked Chameleon Buhumba, Near Mwanza Tanzania Africa Chameleo sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris). Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

A group of police wearing protective suits in Carnforth UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Guardians of the Ages: A Glimpse into Protective Forces" The enigmatic Plague Doctor, a symbol of protection during the 17th century, donned his beaked mask to shield against the deadly disease that ravaged Europe. In the serene Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter mother cradles her young pup with unwavering care, showcasing nature's instinctive protective bond. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the essence of maternal protection and love in an exquisite 1888 artwork. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, revered polar explorer, braved treacherous icy terrains to safeguard his crew during their ill-fated Antarctic expedition - epitomizing courage and guardianship. The mysterious figure known as The Kitchen-God stands watchfully in a 1922 creation by an unknown artist - believed to protect households from harm and ensure prosperity. As waves crash against its sturdy structure, the Netherlands' flood barrier shields communities from devastating floods; engineering marvels standing tall for collective safety. Delicate yet resilient diatoms under electron microscopy reveal intricate patterns that serve as natural armor for these microscopic organisms - nature's ingenious self-protection mechanism. A captivating Netsuke sculpture depicts a demon queller guarding against malevolent forces; crafted during Japan's Meiji Period as talismans offering spiritual protection. Floating effortlessly on tranquil Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter rests serenely while relying on its thick fur coat for insulation and defense against cold elements. X-ray artwork unveils skeletal structures beneath our skin - reminding us how our bodies are protected by this hidden fortress of bones throughout our lives. Firefighters embody bravery and selflessness as they battle raging infernos to protect lives and property from devastation caused by merciless flames.