Reel Collection (#6)

35mm photographic colour slide film canister

Photographic colour slide film. Medium format roll film (left) and a 35mm film canister (right)

HREC2A-00018
Christmas holiday party with dancing. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Turkish Firewarden
Turkish firewarden, holding a ceremonial rod in his right hand and a roll of hose in his left. Most of the houses in Constantinople were made of wood and cooking done on charcoal

Computer Systems - Tape Storage
Three men examine a tape storgae device for a large industrial computer system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

They Capture a huge Albatross
Sailors on the deck of a ship reel in an albatross; the large white bird had been enticed by the bait put on the end of the line

Turkish Firemen - Constantinople
Turkish Firemen in Constantinople - Galata Tower with cresent moon flag flying atop. The gentleman on left is a fire lookout

Railway Sleeper - Grimsby Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing deep sea fisherman propped up against a bollard at Grimsby Station holding onto his latest catch of a giant cod! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Catch of the day
A jolly fisherman wearing a bright yellow waterproof jacket holds on to his mighty catch - an enormous cod. His fishing companion seems less than impressed with his catch or his bufoonery!

Tabby Kitten with Reel
A tabby kitten plays with a cotton reel

Florists device for fastening bouquets of flowers
A florists device for fastening bouquets of flowers

A fisherman on Rydal water at dawn in the Lake district, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Silk dyers souk, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

VICs SAUCY H LAND FLING
QUEEN VICTORIA: saucy cartoon of V&A in Scotland. Kilt clad Albert enquires, ...how you like me midout mein breeches? To which she replies, Oh! Always much better than with them

Gas Fire 1960S
The ultimate in modern chic - a coal-effect gas fire with marble effect surround! This lucky woman warms herself by it with her cat, a sherry and reel-to-reel tape player

Fire / Hose Carriage
Hand-drawn hose-carriage and reel, partly maintained by the ratepayers of London, partly by a contribution from the Fire Insurance Companies, and partly by the Government

Irish Spinners
A visitor enters an Irish cabin and finds that nine women have brought their wheels to spin and reel together

Salmon Poacher Caught
He must ha louped intil ma pocket Scottish poacher discovered with a Salmon hidden in his concealed bag

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"Capturing Time: Exploring the Reel in Various Realms" From tape recorders to vintage film projectors, the reel has been a timeless tool for preserving memories and stories. Fly fishing enthusiasts rejoice as they reel in a magnificent Brown Trout on the picturesque Machair Loch in South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Equipped with top-notch fishing gear suitable for the Lake District, anglers eagerly cast their lines and reel in unforgettable experiences. In India's vibrant landscapes, witness a woman gracefully spinning her way through cultural traditions, showcasing the beauty of movement on a different kind of reel. London Fire Brigade's Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape stands tall at Lambeth HQ, ready to tackle any emergency that comes its way. Transporting us back in time, vintage advertisements from Newark, New Jersey promote Kerrs thread - an essential tool for seamstresses reeling together fabrics with precision. As Scottish dancers twirl and leap at Braemar Highland Games, their movements are perfectly synchronized like reels playing out an enchanting melody. A salmon fly delicately stuck into the cork handle of a fly fishing rod symbolizes both artistry and functionality - an invitation to explore nature's wonders on Scotland's rivers. Albuquerque's Central Ave takes us down memory lane along Route 66 where we stumble upon a vintage film projector - reminding us how movies once played out on silver screens using reels of celluloid magic. In all corners of our world, whether it be capturing sounds or images or immersing ourselves in ancient traditions or modern-day marvels – the reel remains an enduring symbol connecting past moments with present realities.