Ropes Collection (#3)

Receiving goods at the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Receiving goods at the International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London], 1862. Our Illustration represents a section of the busy scenes within the building of the International

Reinforcements for Canada: shipping sledges on board the Calcutta at Woolwich for guns... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Reinforcements for Canada: shipping sledges on board the Calcutta at Woolwich for guns and carriages of the battery 4th Battalion Royal Artillery, 1862

the exiles
ronaldnovianus

ROPES
CARMEN RAMON CAMI

Sortie de route 3
David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

Cadets "Tarzan"act. You d think these boys were sons of Tarzan
Cadets " Tarzan" act. You d think these boys were sons of Tarzan, the way they swarm up the netting to the tree tops. They are members of the 61st (Middlesex) a Cadets

Watermark painter Mr Arthur Hainis in one of Cardiffs dry docks painting marks on the Norwegian tanker Erling Borthen which is undergoing repairs. 1st March 1954

Samson and Delilah seated on a bed, Samson tearing apart the ropes binding his hands as soldiers look on from behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat. These boats were operated in the Northumberland Strait during the 19th century and early 20th century

Hanging Montgolfier hot air balloon
Air Travel, Ballooning, Basket, Colour Image, Flying, Front View, Hanging, Hot Air Balloon, Illustration, Inventions, Montgolfier, Ropes, Single Object, Transport, Two People, Unknown Age

Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. They had seen me cut the cables, and thought my design was only to let the ships run adrift or fall foul on each other

Indian Native Doctors at Hampton Court Palace, June 1902. Date: 1902

Sikh Soldiers - 15th Regiment - at Hampton Court Palace Date: 1902

John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown
John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. How the tricks are performed - " A coach-horn or megaphone is useful for picking things up

Ropes on a historic windjammer in the port of Zingst, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Detail of the ropes on the windjammer in the Bodden harbour of Zingst, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, North Germany, Germany

Lifebuoy and ropes on the sailing ship Fridtjof Nansen (1919) in the port of Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Stepped atrium JLP01_11_53205_19
VAUXHALL CROSS, ALBERT EMBANKMENT, VAUXHALL, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A team of window fitters working on the installation of a stepped atrium on the northern side of Vauxhall Cross

Replenishment At Sea
HMS Cumberland met up with RFA Wave Knight for a Replenishment At Sea (RAS). It is a tricky operation, passing ropes, wires and fuel hoses between ships moving at sea

Water Melon Seller, Cairo
A water melon seller with his laden donkey in a narrow Cairo street; baskets are lowered on ropes to collect slices of melon Date: 1912

hold me, thrill me, kiss me
hardibudi

Spider-Men
Roberto Parola

Clipper
wiebe wilbers

Naji
Nasser Haji

Fishermen, ropes, boats
Hosein.Riahi

A Branch Gymnasium Date: 20th century

A hiking party in Switzerland, roped together for safety. Date: circa 1910

Football brothers, Frank and Fred Swift, on their boat
Famous football brothers, both goalkeepers, Frank Swift, Manchester City and Fred Swift, Bolton Wanderers, on their boat at Blackpool Date: 1946

Divers and Diving, The Reservoir Diving Suit Date: 1884

The Ducking Stool, Fordwich, Kent Date: 1909

Emigrant Life in British North America, Canadian settlers on the road. Date: 1880

Life on a North Sea trawler - aerial view onto the deck - man in raincoat and trilby hat, carrying a shopping bag. Date: 1960s

Parachute training in a hangar. Date: circa 1960s

Fishermen on boats
Hosein.Riahi

Alas
Vasco Inglez

Elevator shaft of the Washington Monument, Washington, D. C. 1922 (b/w photo)
5615486 Elevator shaft of the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. 1922 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45)

Tiger Lily was tightly bound with Ropes (colour litho)
2794446 Tiger Lily was tightly bound with Ropes (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiger Lily was tightly bound with Ropes)

Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800 / 1820. Creator: Unknown
Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800/1820. Detail from a larger artwork

First flight of the French military airship Republique (colour litho)
3097017 First flight of the French military airship Republique (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First flight of the French military airship Republique)

The Manueline Window (Janela do Capitulo), Convent of Order of Christ, Tomar, 1510-1513 (stone)
IND52978 The Manueline Window (Janela do Capitulo), Convent of Order of Christ, Tomar, 1510-1513 (stone) by Arruda, Diogo de (before 1490-1531); Convent of the Knights of Christ, Tomar

A Moor and a Christian playing chess in a tent, from the Book of Games, Chess, dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum)
IND202091 A Moor and a Christian playing chess in a tent, from the Book of Games, Chess, dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2779749 Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc)

A huge cetacean stranded on the beach of Massa, the great efforts to drag it ashore (colour litho)
2815150 A huge cetacean stranded on the beach of Massa, the great efforts to drag it ashore (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346343 A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Marionette
Anja Matko

the Pirates
Sita Gramich

Possibly: A hoister unloading fish at Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. A hoister unloading fish at Fulton fish market]

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"Ropes: A Symbol of Strength, Resilience, and Unity" D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach: Amidst the chaos of war, ropes served as lifelines for soldiers storming the beaches, ensuring their safe passage to victory. A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn: With nimble hands and sturdy ropes, gardeners effortlessly remove stubborn weeds from lush lawns, preserving the beauty of nature's tapestry. RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908: Ropes tethered to lifeboats become beacons of hope in treacherous waters; brave souls risk their lives to save others amidst crashing waves. Illustration Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson: In whimsical illustrations by Robinson, ropes take on a playful role as they connect unlikely contraptions with hilarious results – showcasing the ingenuity of human imagination. Jack Johnson in a boxing match: As fists fly and sweat pours down his brow, Johnson skillfully maneuvers around the ring using rope-a-dope tactics – proving that strategy can triumph over sheer force alone. Short Sunderland flying boat WW2: Suspended mid-air by strong cables and ropes attached to its wingspan, this majestic aircraft soars through turbulent skies with grace and precision during World War II missions. George Morris on 8 bells in 1863: With rhythmic precision and practiced expertise, Morris pulls on multiple ropes simultaneously – orchestrating harmonious melodies that resonate through church towers across generations. Farmer and team of working horses plough a field: Harnessing the power of teamwork between man and beast is exemplified as farmers expertly guide their loyal horses using reins made from durable strands of rope – cultivating bountiful harvests year after year. The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon.