Rubber Collection (#6)

Some notes at Hyeres (litho)
959157 Some notes at Hyeres (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notes at Hyeres. Illustration for A Phil May Medley (Graphic, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Recolte du caoutchouc dans une foret des bords de l Amazone au Bresil (engraving)
2787765 Recolte du caoutchouc dans une foret des bords de l Amazone au Bresil (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dessiccation du suc de l hoevea a la fumee des noix sauvages (engraving)
2787764 Dessiccation du suc de l hoevea a la fumee des noix sauvages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fabrication des etoffes de Mackintosh (engraving)
2787760 Fabrication des etoffes de Mackintosh (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrication des etoffes de Mackintosh)

Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804)
ZIN47085 Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) by English School, (18th century); Dr Williamss Library, London; (add.info)

Appliances for the sick-room (engraving)
6005628 Appliances for the sick-room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appliances for the sick-room)

A humorous Victorian play-on-word birthday card of a piece of rubber, c
3605344 A humorous Victorian play-on-word birthday card of a piece of rubber, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

They dressed themselves in rubber suits, with rubber hoods and rubber boots (colour litho)
2776755 They dressed themselves in rubber suits, with rubber hoods and rubber boots (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chaudieres pour vulcaniser le caoutchouc par la vapeur humide (engraving)
2787761 Chaudieres pour vulcaniser le caoutchouc par la vapeur humide (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recolte de la gutta percha dans une foret de la Malaisie (engraving)
2787759 Recolte de la gutta percha dans une foret de la Malaisie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Route to the Continent via Sheerness and Flushing (engraving)
1049232 The New Route to the Continent via Sheerness and Flushing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon (b / w photo)
6025416 Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon)

India-rubber Manufacture (litho)
6005638 India-rubber Manufacture (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India-rubber Manufacture)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Sketches on Board HMS Northumberland (engraving)
1595557 The Naval Manoeuvres, Sketches on Board HMS Northumberland (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Strange commercial plants (coloured engraving)
997717 Strange commercial plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Dr Watsons Electrical Machine (engraving)
2781326 Dr Watsons Electrical Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Watsons Electrical Machine)

India-rubber (engraving)
2780983 India-rubber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India-rubber. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

A 19th century deep sea diver wearing rubber coated diving suit with helmet
2662542 A 19th century deep sea diver wearing rubber coated diving suit with helmet and tank regulator, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Rubber, Chief areas of production and countries of export (litho)
6008228 Rubber, Chief areas of production and countries of export (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber, Chief areas of production and countries of export)

Rubber, or banyan tree, on Banana River, Florida (b / w photo)
5987260 Rubber, or banyan tree, on Banana River, Florida (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber, or banyan tree, on Banana River, Florida)

Imported Malayan rubber at Londons docks (b / w photo)
5996722 Imported Malayan rubber at Londons docks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imported Malayan rubber at Londons docks)

The method of extracting india rubber from the para tree (engraving)
5998068 The method of extracting india rubber from the para tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

India-rubber manufacture (litho)
6013474 India-rubber manufacture (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India-rubber manufacture)

Manufacture of sheet rubber, coagulum ready for the machines (b / w photo)
6009040 Manufacture of sheet rubber, coagulum ready for the machines (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of sheet rubber)

Ball-Room Differences (engraving)
1046522 Ball-Room Differences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ball-Room Differences)

New World Order
Firdaus Zulkefili

Tangled by a rubber
Arief Siswandhono

making jump rope from the rubber
Arief Siswandhono

Big Brother
Petri Damstén

Upcycle
Gilbert Claes

War munition workers. A lady in her thick rubber protective overall. Picture taken 6th June 1942

Girls covering the black case of the tennis balls with felt at the Dunlop Works in Birmingham, Midlands, England. Picture taken 20th April 1936

Fort Dunlop in Birmingham. 13th May 1983

A man working at Fort Dunlop, one of Birminghams best known industrial complexes. The latest equipment is being used to produce tyres at the factory. 18th January 1989

Clothing 1985. The go slow strip. Rubbery with violence? Getting into the dress may well have been a struggle. Peeling off is a fully fledged battle- even for sylphs with no trace of unwanted spare

The war on Waste seen here at a Western Command Salvage Depot. Men from the yard inspect cycle salvaged tyres piling up. January 1943 P010151

Children of Abbey Lane School Stratford, check a collection of old rubber mainly salvaged from this creek and river nearby but they cannot get anybody remove the stuff from the classroom

A press showing was held at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Nash House, The Mall, for an exhibition of toys games and playables by people who are not professionally involved in the design of

A press viewing at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Nash House, The Mall, for exhibition of toys games and playables by people who are not professionally involved in the design of playthings

atmosphere detail apex rubber circuit racing
2016 MotoGP Championship. British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 2nd - 4th September 2016. Tyre marks on the track going into Woodcote corner. Ref: _W7_9397a

Rubber Poncho, 1866. Creator: Oliver H. Willard
Rubber Poncho, 1866

Galoshes, American, ca. 1886. Creator: Meyer Rubber Company
Galoshes, American, ca. 1886

Interior of the new Royal Southampton State Carriage, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the new Royal Southampton State Carriage, 1844. This superb carriage has been constructed by the Southwestern Railway Company...from the design and under the superintendence of Mr

The Lion-Dog of Malta--The Last of His Tribe, 1844. Creator: Thomas Landseer
The Lion-Dog of Malta--The Last of His Tribe, 1844

Blue Baby Carriage

Footwear of the Nations - Turkey (and Western)
Footwear of the Nations - Turkey (the turned-up toed slippers of a Turkish beauty and the Western black rubber-soled shoes of her male admirer)

Advert for OSullivans rubber heels 1910
OSullivans rubber heels. Date: 1910

BALANCING THE BOOKS
An accountant checks his ledger and balances his books before rubber stamping them. Date: 1930s

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"Rubber: A Versatile Material that Stretches Across Time and Industries" From the blueprint of the Titanic to a cartoon punch in Congo, it has left its mark throughout history. In 1906, it revolutionized the footwear industry with a variety of ladies' boots that combined style and comfort. Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA - the birthplace manufacturing - where this remarkable material has shaped countless industries. Fast forward to 1980, an orange MG MGB Roadster cruises down the road, showcasing how rubber enhances automotive performance. Meanwhile, in Gorey Harbour and Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey's Channel Islands during the swinging 1960s, rubber played a role in capturing memories through photographs. But it's not just about functionality; rubber brings joy too. A toy duck floats happily on water while reminding us of childhood innocence. And speaking of Britain's love for cars, another MG MGB Roadster proudly displays its British heritage. Picture No. 12479265 reveals an enchanting scene featuring Ficus elastica or Indian rubber tree - a testament to nature's gift of this versatile material. Picture No. 12020840 showcases how rubber connects people across borders and cultures as they enjoy its benefits together. Lastly, Picture No. 11992894 captures moments frozen in time - individuals relying on everyday objects made possible by this extraordinary substance called "rubber. " whether it be engineering marvels like the Titanic or everyday items we take for granted today; from fashion-forward boots to iconic automobiles; from picturesque landscapes to cherished childhood toys – all owe their existence partly to one thing.