Ropes Collection (#7)

The trolley of a cable car was going down to the valley in that of Avise (Aosta) carrying... (colour litho)
2783601 The trolley of a cable car was going down to the valley in that of Avise (Aosta) carrying... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A unique reception in the Vatican (colour litho)
2783544 A unique reception in the Vatican (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A unique reception at the Vatican)

Technical sectional view of a diving bell, c. 1833 (engraving)
2334741 Technical sectional view of a diving bell, c.1833 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Technical sectional view of a diving bell (about 1833)

Christmas card, Carrying home the yule log. late 19th century

Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in a boxing match

Captured Crocodile on the Banks of the River Nile, Egypt. Date: circa 1909

Salvage operations, sunken submarine M2
Salvage operations on the sunken submarine M2, September 1932. 1932

Georges Carpentier, French boxer
Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), French boxer. circa 1930s

Wine boat on the River Douro, Porto, northern Portugal
Rebello boat for transporting wine, on the River Douro in Porto, northern Portugal. circa 1908

William Pelham Bullivant, ropemaker
William Pelham Bullivant, Bullivant & Co, ropemaker and manufacturer of wire ropes. late 19th century

William Munton Bullivant, ropemaker
William Munton Bullivant, Bullivant & Co, ropemaker and manufacturer of wire ropes. late 19th century

Advertisement for the Mount Railway, Madeira
Advertisement for the Mount Railway Company of Madeira, offering excursions for tourists, with return passage between steamer and pier, toboggan or return by railway

Local men with tourist car in Funchal, Madeira
Local men with a tourist car in Funchal, Madeira, designed to entertain visitors by sliding down the steep slopes of the town. Date: circa 1910

Gulliver stealing the fleet of Blefuscu (chromolitho)
974431 Gulliver stealing the fleet of Blefuscu (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver stealing the fleet of Blefuscu)

PROTESTANTS ROASTED
Henri II orders Calvinist protestants to be hanged and burned, lowering them on ropes into the fire, pulling them up again, and so on, until they are well and truly roasted Date: 1558

Military Athletics at Sandhurst College (engraving)
1054784 Military Athletics at Sandhurst College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Athletics at Sandhurst College)

Armed men were descending by a rope
1192664 Armed men were descending by a rope by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

Bon Voyage, 1929 (oil on canvas)
CH343490 Bon Voyage, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Almost a monster! (colour litho)
2778251 Almost a monster! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almost a monster)

In countries where it is exaggerated (colour litho)
2778131 In countries where it is exaggerated (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In countries where it is exaggerated)

A peasant woman churning (engraving)
2774990 A peasant woman churning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A peasant woman churning)

Dramatic rescue on Lake Lugano during a stormy fair, between a torpedo boat and a lost boat (colour litho)
2815297 Dramatic rescue on Lake Lugano during a stormy fair, between a torpedo boat and a lost boat (colour litho) by Beltrame

A burning ship spotted off the coast of Nice, the Livorno steamer bound for Genoa flocked... (colour litho)
2778215 A burning ship spotted off the coast of Nice, the Livorno steamer bound for Genoa flocked... (colour litho) by Beltrame

She suddenly escaped a large bundle of hay that she was tying to roll it down... (colour litho)
2778186 She suddenly escaped a large bundle of hay that she was tying to roll it down... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Useless Boldness (Colour Litho)
2777887 The Useless Boldness (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The useless audacies. A motorcyclists hobby in Belle Vue, near Manchester)

Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho)
2777767 Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fury of waves on the Black Sea)

The Ropemaker (engraving)
3646679 The Ropemaker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ropemaker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Zeppelin LZ III (b / w photo)
3104809 Zeppelin LZ III (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeppelin LZ III)

Kimberley diamond mine, South Africa (engraving)
669462 Kimberley diamond mine, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kimberley diamond mine, South Africa)

Hauling Logs for the fire, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730743 Hauling Logs for the fire, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hauling Logs for the fire)

Negotiating a naval airship into a hanger, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359556 Negotiating a naval airship into a hanger, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

We are out in the ocean sailing to our home beyond the deep... (w / c on paper)
BOU203127 We are out in the ocean sailing to our home beyond the deep... (w/c on paper) by Absolon, John (1815-95); 67.3x106.7 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

A new winter sport, skiplane (colour litho)
2809286 A new winter sport, skiplane (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new winter sport, skiplane)

When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho)
2809092 When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Beasts Need a Surgeon)

A picturesque procession in England (colour litho)
2808781 A picturesque procession in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque procession in England)

Gamekeeper who in Varese Ligure attacks an eagles nest and is surprised during... (colour litho)
2815660 Gamekeeper who in Varese Ligure attacks an eagles nest and is surprised during... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great tests of mountaineering, the 36th Alpine company of the Susa Battalion reaches the summit... (colour litho)
2814820 The great tests of mountaineering, the 36th Alpine company of the Susa Battalion reaches the summit... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Hauling the bell La Savoyarde up the Butte Montmartre (engraving)
2789450 Hauling the bell La Savoyarde up the Butte Montmartre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hauling the bell La Savoyarde up the Butte Montmartre)

Boy Surfing on Shirt Cuff (chromolitho)
733240 Boy Surfing on Shirt Cuff (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Surfing on Shirt Cuff.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

P. 125-1950. pt47 The Human Abstract: plate 47 from Songs of Innocence and of Experience
FIT83200 P.125-1950.pt47 The Human Abstract: plate 47 from Songs of Innocence and of Experience (copy a) c.1815-26 (etching, ink and w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 11.5x7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Keepers A. Church, Charles Eyles and H. Robertson trying to lead a baby Asian Elephant
2962618 Keepers A. Church, Charles Eyles and H. Robertson trying to lead a baby Asian Elephant on a rope, London Zoo, September 1919 (b/w photo) by Bond

The Ropemaker (engraving)
6010472 The Ropemaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ropemaker. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1870).); © Look and Learn

Ropes and Straw-Plait (engraving)
5221729 Ropes and Straw-Plait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ropes and Straw-Plait)

An aerial ferry (b / w photo)
6004144 An aerial ferry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An aerial ferry)

The Life Line, 1884 (etching)
874587 The Life Line, 1884 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 31.75 x44.93 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Habit of an Arabian Woman in 1581 (engraving)
3640501 Habit of an Arabian Woman in 1581 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of an Arabian Woman in 1581)

Flying Cherubs (chromolitho)
732975 Flying Cherubs (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Cherubs.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; American, out of copyright

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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.