Rope Collection (page 6)

A night shelter for the poor and homeless, provided by the Salvation Army in the 19th century (engraving)
1000853 A night shelter for the poor and homeless, provided by the Salvation Army in the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A night shelter for the poor and homeless)

The manufacture of rope, 1842
3479085 The manufacture of rope, 1842; (add.info.: The manufacture of rope: here rope is being spun from heckled hemp carried round the spinner's waist)

Making straw rope, 1855
3479075 Making straw rope, 1855; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration shows a male figure with a young girl, twisting straw to make rope. Dated 1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Manufacture of rope, 1850
3479072 Manufacture of rope, 1850; (add.info.: Manufacture of rope. Sectional view of tar kettle which individual strands of spun hemp were passed before being twisted into rope (right)

A rope making factory, 1880
3479069 A rope making factory, 1880; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration shows a rope making factory. Known as the spinning room. London, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Danish female rope making, 1885
3479083 Danish female rope making, 1885; (add.info.: Danish female stood in a field next to a rope making device. Yarns of hemp were threaded together to make strong and durable rope)

A moveable anchor vehicle used in farming
3732429 A moveable anchor vehicle used in farming; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a moveable anchor vehicle for use at one end of a field to act as a pulley block for rope to which a plough is)

Construction of Brooklyn Suspension Bridge
2604027 Construction of Brooklyn Suspension Bridge; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York: Putting wire wrapping around the suspension cables, each of which was made up of more than 5)

Archimedean screw by Gaspard G. de Serviere, 1719
2603683 Archimedean screw by Gaspard G. de Serviere, 1719; (add.info.: Archimedean screw operated by reciprocating rope to give continuous circular motion)

Family of artisans at work
3561639 Family of artisans at work by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Group of people drag a boat on the beach of Berck near Calais
3562267 Group of people drag a boat on the beach of Berck near Calais by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Passo di Calais, Berck)

The rescuing of a breeched buoy, 1850
3331164 The rescuing of a breeched buoy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the rescuing of a breeched buoy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Capstan, 1850
3330558 A Capstan, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Capstan, a broad revolving cylinder with a vertical axis used for winding a rope or cable, powered by a motor or pushed round by levers)

A theatrical performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon
2623686 A theatrical performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon; (add.info.: Chromolithograph print depicting a theatrical performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon)

Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672993 Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Underwater construction site. 19th century (engraving)
672983 Underwater construction site. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo)
8626996 Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo) by Tairraz, Georges I (1868-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps)

Man bound with his mouth padlocked shut (colour litho)
8656686 Man bound with his mouth padlocked shut (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man bound with his mouth padlocked shut)

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Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672995 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving)
863780 Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, being lowered down the pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached)

EF Farrington testing suspension bridge, 1883
2604015 EF Farrington testing suspension bridge, 1883; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, opened 1883: EF Farrington, master mechanic, testing the first span of wire cables)

Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there
2968367 Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there. From Gullivers Travels by Dean Swift

Herr Kristan von Hamle-portrait of the Minnesinger, or medieval German courtly love poet
2902651 Herr Kristan von Hamle-portrait of the Minnesinger, or medieval German courtly love poet; (add.info.: The poet being lifted up to his lady's window, Illustration from the Codex Manesse)

An engraving depicting a man teaching a woman how to swim. He has tied one end of a rope around her waist
5311329 An engraving depicting a man teaching a woman how to swim. He has tied one end of a rope around her waist and the other around a pole which he holds up to keep the swimmer afloat

Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Shows man with a breeches buoy, a rope-based device to rescue people from wrecked ships

British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. A Royal Air Force Caquot kite balloon about to ascend with air mechanics holding the ropes, Gosnay, France, May 2, 1918, during World War I

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Engraving of a photograph...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Engraving of a photograph...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Engraving of a photograph...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant S. P. Oliver showing...the mode of putting cattle on shipboard in a port of Madagascar

Northern types, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Northern types, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Le Sauteur Imperial Bourbon Caricature, July 1815 (engraving)
BRO43280 Le Sauteur Imperial Bourbon Caricature, July 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bourbon caricature depicting Napoleon being forced to skip while Blucher)

Sortie de route 7
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

The boat II
Joaquin Guerola

Pilferer
The cat is stealing delicious sausages.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

The place
Joaquin Guerola

The Squeeze of Time
Peter Hammer

Rock Climbing in Squamish
Leonardo Iezzi

Dream World
Jay Satriani

Comando
Hamid Hanjar

Comando 2
Hamid Hanjar

Jigori hunts reindeer III
Marcel Rebro

Jigori hunts reindeer II
Marcel Rebro

Looking up the at a mast and sails of a barquentine cruise ship. Deshaies, Basse Terre Island, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, West Indies

Asia, Nepal, Pokhara. Close-up of door at Jangchub Choeling Buddhist Monastery

Breaking Free
Anja Matko

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"Unraveling the Tales of Rope: From Historic Harbors to Breathtaking Landscapes" The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915): A captivating painting that captures the essence of bell ringers and their trusty ropes, resonating with centuries-old traditions. Craster harbour, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe: As fishing boats sway gently in the harbor, sturdy ropes tie them securely to the docks - a testament to the unbreakable bond between seafarers and their vessels. Ireland, County Cork, Cobh. Harbor view and St. Colmans church: Amidst picturesque coastal scenery lies a bustling harbor where ropes connect ships from distant shores while echoing tales of trade and exploration. The Cutty Sark, an old Tea Clipper, Greenwich London England UK: Step aboard this majestic tea clipper where sailors once maneuvered intricate rigging systems using countless lengths - a testament to human ingenuity on high seas. Harbour Boscastle Cornwall Possibly 1902: In this vintage photograph frozen in time stands a quaint harbor adorned with colorful fishing boats held steadfast by ropes against crashing waves - an enduring symbol of resilience. Cable car Teleferico Do Rancho Camara de Lobos Madeira island Portugal: Ascend above breathtaking landscapes as cable cars glide along robust steel cables suspended high above rugged terrains - showcasing how rope connects us even amidst lofty heights. Waterskiing slalom course: Adrenaline rushes through every fiber as waterskiers navigate sharp turns around buoy markers tied together by taut ropes - a thrilling display of skill and precision on shimmering lakes or roaring rivers. Illustration Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson: Immerse yourself in whimsical illustrations depicting comical contraptions involving ropes that bring laughter while reminding us of the inventive ways we utilize this versatile tool.