Scraping Collection (#4)

Australian Brush-turkey (Alectura lathami) adult, foraging, scratching ground with feet, Noosa, Queensland, Australia

Mining potassium ore underground
Potassium mining. A large abrading drill removing potassium ore in an underground mine. The ore is a form of carnalite, or hydrated potassium magnesium chloride

Parchment production, classical antiquity
Parchment production in classical antiquity. Parchment is a writing material produced from animal skins, used in various cultures from at least the first few millennia BC

Louis XVIII Flees - 2
At the news of Napoleons return from Elba, Louis XVIII hastily quits the palais des Tuileries amid much bowing and scraping

Ministers at Naples
All must bow to the chief ministers of Ferdinando II of Naples - monsignor Cocle and Del Carretto

Louis & Ministers
Bowing and scraping are very much in order when Louis is gracious enough to grant an audience to his ministers

Rocky Mountain Elk - bull rubbing / scraping fallen aspen tree during fall rut - Jasper National Park - Northern
TOM-1708 Rocky Mountain Elk - bull rubbing / scraping fallen aspen tree during fall rut Jasper National Park - Northern Rockies - Alberta - Canada Cervus elaphus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that

Ship Repairs Amsterdam
Dutch East Indies ships in port at Amsterdam: men working on scraping the hulls and other minor repairs

Tanner (Series)
Le tanneur - TANNER - at work scraping a leather hide

Stone Age Skins & Rope
Early man scraping skins and making rope, probably during the late Stone Age

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"Scraping: Unveiling the Art of Preservation and Transformation" In the age-old practice of scraping, a timeless artistry unfolds. Just like Monk Copyists meticulously transcribing ancient texts, this technique breathes new life into forgotten treasures. Transport yourself to Whitstable Harbour in Kent on that freezing January day in 1966. Fishing boats stand frozen, their wooden hulls scraped clean by weathered hands, ready to brave the tempestuous seas once more. Travel back further still, to Henshaw's Valley Tyne in 1842. John Martin captures my native country with his brushstrokes as men scrape away at nature's bounty on a whaling ship - harvesting whalebone for trade and survival. Step into The Tan Yard, where a leather factory hums with activity. Scrapers dance across hides, skillfully removing imperfections and revealing supple beauty beneath rough exteriors. Delve deeper into history through DDE-90032397. . DDE-90032396. . DDE-90032395. . These cryptic codes unlock hidden tales passed down through generations – secrets whispered from one craftsman to another. Witness the methodical process unfold before your eyes in an Indian fishing village in Oregon circa 1939. As captured by Dorothea Lange's lens, scraping becomes not just an act of preservation but also a means of softening hide for practical use. Finally, immerse yourself in a serene winter scene near a pond - people gathered outside a cozy cottage. Here too lies evidence of scraping; perhaps they scrape ice off skates or clear snow from paths – small acts that transform landscapes and create moments worth cherishing. From preserving ancient knowledge to transforming raw materials into works of artistry and utility, scraping is an enduring testament to human ingenuity and resilience. It connects us across time and cultures while reminding us that even the most mundane tasks can hold profound significance.