Slung Collection (#2)

Britannia and Eve magazine, January 1938
Front cover illustration featuring a curly-haired woman, wrapped up in a woollen hat and scarf, with a pair of ice-skates slung over her shoulder

Thirty-two pounders on the lower deck of H. M. S. Victory
The interior of the famous H.M.S. Victory after extensive redecoration and restoration shown for the first time in colour. This is the lower deck with canons called thirty-two pounders

Dinky engine slung from cables in New Mexico
A 20 ton dinkey engine swung across a canyon, at Elephant Butte, Rio Grande River, New Mexico. A series of cableways were erected at Elephant Butte to transport many thousands of tonnes of materials

Ladies daywear, 1927
A design, from the Drapers Exhibition, for a dress featuring a low slung waist fastened with a metal clasp and a skirt adorned with embroidery and fringing, 1927

Checkerboard Scarf 1922
Dressmaking patterns: barrel- line dress with a bateau neck, decorative panels at the hips & a low slung belt; short coat with fringed sleeves, checkerboard coat & hat

SOWING
A farmer and his wife sow their fields - she brings him the seed, he scatters it from the tray slung at his waist

CLAN GRANT
Clan GRANT a barefoot youth carries the trophies of a successful shoot slung on his gun

Soldier Buying Goods
Phan Rang: a Vietnamese soldier, with an extremely large rifle slung over his back, buys goods from a stall holder

Woman Circa 1460
A noblewoman of the period of Louis XI wears a simple dress with a high waist and a low- slung metal belt

Well to do Germans 1515
Well to do couple, she with her plumed hat on her head, he with his slung behind him

Racial / Frontier / Canada
A French Canadian frontiersman with rifle slung over his shoulder

Sailors Off on Leave
The smiling boys of the H.M. Training ship Arethusa off on leave for their Christmas holidays with their kit-bags slung over their shoulders

Afternoon Dress 1922
As the autumn leaves fall, a lady takes her saluki for its walk : they pause beneath a tree, pondering the mutability of nature, the rhythm of the changing seasons... Date: 1922

Asymetrical Trim 1922
Barrel-line dress: slash neck & all-round turnover collar creating a berta or cape effect, narrow sleeves, asymetrical bands of trim & a low slung belt at the hips

Rescue Breeches Buoy
The crew of a sailing ship which has wrecked on a rocky shore are carried to dry land by a breeches buoy slung between the vessel and the beach where rescuers wait

Fathers Homecoming
Father comes home from work, with his tools in a bag slung over his shoulder : his family are pleased to see him again

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During the Second World War in 1943, the RAF Bristol Beaufighter was slung with powerful weaponry as it soared through the skies, ready to defend against enemy forces. The Mariner glided gracefully over watersnakes, its sleek design allowing for a swift and stealthy approach. A WW2 Searchlight Regiment Christmas Card depicted returning troops, their weary faces filled with relief and anticipation of reuniting with loved ones. In Windsor, hunters returned from their expedition, their spoils slung across their shoulders as they proudly showcased their triumphs. The Blankney Hunt captured these moments perfectly in photographs titled "The Pride of Lincolnshire: At Home with the Blankney Hunt". One image revealed how a terrier was carried by one of the whips - slung over his shoulder in a bag - ensuring its safety during hunts. A chamois hunter skillfully maneuvered through treacherous terrain, his equipment carefully slung around him as he pursued his prey. In Vietnam, a patriotic poster displayed determined fighters with weapons slung across their bodies, symbolizing resilience and unity. Smith & Julius Advertisement showcased fashionable individuals donning stylish bags that were effortlessly slung over their shoulders. Meanwhile, an intriguing painting from c. 1900 depicted a fire-eater who fearlessly flung his victim across his pony – an astonishing display of strength and showmanship. Even Santa Claus himself embraced this trend long ago when he appeared in a chromolithograph from 1901 carrying gifts while casually slinging a Christmas tree on his back. And let us not forget David's legendary feat; armed only with a sling, he fearlessly faced Goliath and emerged victorious – forever etching this iconic moment into history. From wartime aircraft to hunting expeditions and mythical battles fought centuries ago – throughout time and various cultures – objects have been skillfully slung or carried upon shoulders to serve different purposes: protection during combat, showcasing accomplishments, or simply adding a touch of style.