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Rivet Collection (#3)

"Rivet: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the vintage charm of V shop, c1930, where rivets take center stage

Background imageRivet Collection: Helm for the Joust of Peace (Stechhelm), German, probably Nuremberg, ca. 1500

Helm for the Joust of Peace (Stechhelm), German, probably Nuremberg, ca. 1500

Background imageRivet Collection: Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40. Creator: Kolman Helmschmid

Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40. Creator: Kolman Helmschmid
Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40

Background imageRivet Collection: Helmet Bowl (Hoshi-Kabutobachi), Japanese, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown

Helmet Bowl (Hoshi-Kabutobachi), Japanese, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Helmet Bowl (Hoshi-Kabutobachi), Japanese, 12th-13th century

Background imageRivet Collection: 515 Rivet Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

515 Rivet Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA -- home and premises of G W Thorley, Painter and Paperhanger. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRivet Collection: STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1881. Levi Morton, U. S. Minister to France

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1881. Levi Morton, U. S. Minister to France, driving the first rivet into the Statues pedestal
STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1881. Levi Morton, U.S. Minister to France, driving the first rivet into the Statues pedestal, at Paris, 24 October 1881. Wood engraving, American, 1881

Background imageRivet Collection: WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet

WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet -- Speed the Ships. Showing a newly constructed ship on the slipway ready for launching. Date: 1941

Background imageRivet Collection: WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet, Speed the Ships

WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet, Speed the Ships. Showing a shipyard worker in action. Date: 1940s

Background imageRivet Collection: Andre Rivet

Andre Rivet
ANDRE RIVET French protestant churchman Date: 1572 - 1651

Background imageRivet Collection: USA, Washington, Seattle. Experience Music Project museum

USA, Washington, Seattle. Experience Music Project museum

Background imageRivet Collection: collage of door and wall details from the abandoned Roosevelt sweater Mill

collage of door and wall details from the abandoned Roosevelt sweater Mill
Collage of door and wall details from the abandoned Roosevelt Sweater Mill

Background imageRivet Collection: Detail of a metal door in an abandoned sweater mill

Detail of a metal door in an abandoned sweater mill. (Large format sizes available)

Background imageRivet Collection: A detail from a beached fishing boat

A detail from a beached fishing boat
Detail from a beached fishing boat

Background imageRivet Collection: HOOVER DAM, c1940. Three construction workers applying a coat of paint on a riveted

HOOVER DAM, c1940. Three construction workers applying a coat of paint on a riveted steel wall on the Hoover Dam spillway, c1940

Background imageRivet Collection: Leather hammer

Leather hammer
Antique illustration of a leather hammer machine

Background imageRivet Collection: World War II propaganda poster of a team of men riveting the hull of a ship

World War II propaganda poster of a team of men riveting the hull of a ship
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a team of three men riveting the hull of a ship. It reads, Teamwork Builds Ships, United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation

Background imageRivet Collection: Source Size = 3880 x 2131

Source Size = 3880 x 2131
The Britannia Tubular Bridge: Interior of the Tube, Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet

Background imageRivet Collection: Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince Clinching the Last Rivet, Engraving 1890, Uk, u

Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince Clinching the Last Rivet, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
OPENING OF THE FORTH BRIDGE, THE PRINCE CLINCHING THE LAST RIVET, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageRivet Collection: Portrait of Andre Rivet, Theodor Matham, Monogrammist JH (schrijver), 1637 - 1676

Portrait of Andre Rivet, Theodor Matham, Monogrammist JH (schrijver), 1637 - 1676

Background imageRivet Collection: Grand Canal, Venice Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, Richard Parkes Bonington, 1802-1828

Grand Canal, Venice Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, Richard Parkes Bonington, 1802-1828, British

Background imageRivet Collection: Christiansted, Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands. Architectural detail. Roof

Christiansted, Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands. Architectural detail. Roof

Background imageRivet Collection: HMS HOLLAND 1: MODEL. Three-foot model of the HMS Holland 1 submarine, made in

HMS HOLLAND 1: MODEL. Three-foot model of the HMS Holland 1 submarine, made in 1900 by John Philip Holland for the Royal Navy

Background imageRivet Collection: Building the Manhattan Bridge. Oil on canvas by Gerrit A. Beneker, 1909

Building the Manhattan Bridge. Oil on canvas by Gerrit A. Beneker, 1909
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, 1909. Building the Manhattan Bridge. Oil on canvas by Gerrit A. Beneker, 1909

Background imageRivet Collection: A woman riveter working on an A-20 Havoc light attack bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant

A woman riveter working on an A-20 Havoc light attack bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach
WORLD WAR II: RIVETER, 1942. A woman riveter working on an A-20 Havoc light attack bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California, October 1942. Photographed by Alfred T

Background imageRivet Collection: Female aviation worker using a rivet gun on the interior of a USAF aircraft during World War II

Female aviation worker using a rivet gun on the interior of a USAF aircraft during World War II. Circa 1942

Background imageRivet Collection: Driving in the golden rivet (spike) connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by railway

Driving in the golden rivet (spike) connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by railway: Promontory, Utah, 10 May 1869. Union Pacific Railroad

Background imageRivet Collection: Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince Clinching the Last Rivet, Engraving 1890, Uk, u

Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince Clinching the Last Rivet, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
OPENING OF THE FORTH BRIDGE, THE PRINCE CLINCHING THE LAST RIVET, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageRivet Collection: Riveted joint on bridge tower support C013 / 6185

Riveted joint on bridge tower support C013 / 6185
Riveted joint. Close-up of a riveted joint on the tower support superstructure of Tensaw River Lift Bridge, Tensaw, Alabama, USA. This bridge was built in 1927 and demolished in 1995

Background imageRivet Collection: Riveting. Workmen installing part of an underground sewage system

Riveting. Workmen installing part of an underground sewage system. Panel from the frieze Construction
STEA: SEWAGE WORKERS. Riveting. Workmen installing part of an underground sewage system. Panel from the frieze Construction, in the Bowery Bay Sewage Disposal Plant in Queens, New York

Background imageRivet Collection: Iron castings

Iron castings on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. At 307 metres, this aqueduct is the longest and highest cast-iron aqueduct in the world. It carries the Llangollen canal 38 metres above the River Dee

Background imageRivet Collection: TRAVELERS INSURANCE TOWER. The Travelers Insurance Tower in Hartford

TRAVELERS INSURANCE TOWER. The Travelers Insurance Tower in Hartford, Connecticut seemingly surrounded by flying saucers. Viewed upside down

Background imageRivet Collection: Gustave Rivet / Gill

Gustave Rivet / Gill
Gustave Rivet (1848-1936) French poet, playwright, journalist and politician




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"Rivet: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the vintage charm of V shop, c1930, where rivets take center stage. This quaint store transports you back to an era when craftsmanship was celebrated. As you stroll along the pedestrian walkway beneath Manhattan Bridge in New York City, your eyes are drawn to vibrant graffiti art that adds a modern twist to the sturdy rivets holding this iconic structure together. In the skies above, Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H soar gracefully, showcasing the power and precision of these aerial wonders. The Transland Ag-2 N8330H captures hearts with its sleek design and impeccable performance. But it is the Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint 62-4135 Rapture that truly steals the show. With its cutting-edge technology and intelligence-gathering capabilities, this aircraft stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Not far behind is its counterpart, Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14841. Its sleek silhouette commands attention as it glides through endless blue skies. Meanwhile, Lockheed EC-130E Rivet Rider 63-9817 takes flight over Europe's enchanting landscapes. From England's Tower Bridge in London to other breathtaking destinations across the continent, this airborne marvel leaves onlookers awe-inspired. The Boeing VC-135B-BN Stratolifter 62-4130 graces our vision next - a true symbol of strength and versatility. Its ability to transport heavy loads effortlessly showcases why it remains an indispensable asset in aviation history. Completing this captivating lineup is Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792 - a force to be reckoned with. As it patrols high above us all, we find solace knowing that our safety is entrusted in such capable hands. Whether soaring through vast American skies or exploring European horizons from above Tower Bridge, rivets have become the unsung heroes of our modern world.