Stilts Collection (#8)

Taungoo (Toungoo) - a city in the Bago Region, Myanmar. Date: circa 1908

Igorrote farm in Luzon, Philippines, from The History of Mankind, Vol. 1, by Prof
BAL126197 Igorrote farm in Luzon, Philippines, from The History of Mankind, Vol.1, by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, 1896 (litho) by Meyer, Hans (1846-1919) (after); Private Collection; German

Native village of the Marianas, 1800s
Saipan island village in the Mariana Islands, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Nags Head beach house on stilts surrounded by high tide storm surf

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Southwold pier with a ferry in the East of England

Sunset at Sipadan Water Village, Mabul Island, Malaysia
The sky lights up the accommodations over the ocean after sunset at the Sipadan Water Village off Mabul Island, Malaysia; Mabul, Sabah, Malaysia

Agriculture watch-tower stilts vineyard foot
Agriculture, A watch-tower on stilts. A vineyard at the foot of Mt. Tabor. 1920, Israel

Punchinello Stilts 1888 Henri Charles Guerard
Punchinello on Stilts, c. 1888. Henri Charles Guerard (French, 1846-1897). Etching; sheet: 27.5 x 8.9 cm (10 13/16 x 3 1/2 in.); platemark: 26.2 x 7.7 cm (10 5/16 x 3 1/16 in.)

A Postman In Landes, Bordeaux, France Delivering Letters Whilst Walking On Stilts. This Form Of Walking Was Adopted By Many People In Bordeaux Due To Non Existent Roads And Marshy, Uneven Terrain

A Bullfighter Stood On Stilts, Preparing To Kill The Bull During A 19Th Century Bullfight In The Bullring At Seville, Spain. This Is Called Suerte De Matar En Zancos In Spanish

Red Buildings Along The Waters Edge Under A Cloudy Sky; Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway

Pelican Bar At Sunset

Stilt Fishermen Silhouetted At Sunset

Fairies in a field on a Christmas and New Year card
Fairies and goblins in a field on a Christmas and New Year card -- Harvest Time. Date: circa 1890s

Stilted figure at T in the Park wearing a bright coloured wig standing over an inflatable Tennants lager can with a small boy holding onto it July 1999

Stilted figure towering over a small boy at T in the Park wearing a bright coloured wig at T in the Park July 1999

Physical Training Welsh Schools because of their lack of facilities they are creating alternative ways to exercise. 1949

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), Spain

Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae), Glentanner, South Island, New Zealand

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Ecuador

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) pair, Asturias, Spain

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) juvenile foraging, Tuscany, Italy

Rural Khmer houses on stilts near Phnom Penh, Cambodia - these appear to be fishermans dwellings. Date: circa 1910s

Small crowd watching four circus performers in the street, one cycling on unicycle, one dressed as a clown lifting his hat, one juggling colourful rings

Guam - Houses undamaged after Typhoon
Guam - Morning after the Typhoon of November 13th 1913 - the houses look remarkably unscathed - testament to clever local architectural design!!! Date: 1913

Pier at sunset
Golden sunset at pier

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Elevated corn crib in Chucalissa Village, a 1500s Mississippean site reconstructed by the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Native village of Warus-Warus, Ceram, in the Moluccas (Spice Islands). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Boys playing sports, including bowling, spinning a top, stilts, and a swing, England, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Borneo village in the 1800s
Native village in Borneo near Sarawak, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reine - Lofoten islands, Norway

A Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus Mexicanus), side view

Myanmar (Burma), Amarapura, Taungthaman Lake, U Beins Bridge. A monk walking home at sunset over U Beins Bridge, over 200 years old and the worlds longest teak span

A man sits on the veranda of his small house, raised on stilts, situated precariously on the edge of a steep drop

Myanmar, Inle Lake. A misty dawn at Golden Island Cottages, a resort for tourists owned by the Pa-O people, a collection of comfortable wooden huts on stilts, Inle Lake

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Golden Island Cottages, a resort for tourists owned by the Pa-O people, a collection of comfortable wooden huts on stilts, Inle Lake

Belize, Caye Caulker, Wooden beach cabana on stilts

Los Zancudos. Stilt dancers in old Havana World Heritage Area, Cuba

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The Urikaarus Wilderness Camp with its cabins built on stilts is situated at the bank of the dry Auob riverbed - the tress are Camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba) - Kalahari Desert

The Darling of the Gods by David Belasco & John Luther Long
The Darling of the Gods by David Belasco and John Luther Long. The heroine, Princess Yo-San, is in white on the right. The image corresponds to the right hand page of a double-page spread in

Traditional Malay Fishing Village with stilt houses
Traditional Malay Fishing Village with houses raised up on stilts. Date: circa 1920s

South China - Mai Wan Beach - Foreshore - buildings on stilts. Part of Box 24 Boswell Collection Southern China and Its people. Date: circa 1900

Ruins of a prehistoric house built on stilts. Italy
Neolithic Art. Ruins of a prehistoric house built on stilts. Ledro. Lombardy

Port Moresby, New Guinea
Local inhabitants site near the water at Port Moresby, New Guinea. Huts on stilts and traditional boats with outriggers can be seen. Date: circa 1895

Arched Bridge and Corridor of the Itsukushima Shrine, Japan
Arched Bridge (Sori-bashi) and Corridor (raised on stilts) at the Itsukushima Shrine - a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima)

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Discover the fascinating world across the globe. From the iconic Wellington Inn on stilts (OP05766) to the charming Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines, these elevated structures have captivated cultures for centuries. Take a stroll through history with old stilt buildings along Ketchikan Creek or experience thrilling entertainment at Brighton Pier. Travel to Tashkent, Uzbekistan and witness the unique Native School perched on stilts, or immerse yourself in traditional village life in Papua, New Guinea. Explore the enchanting stilt village on Inle Lake in Burma/Myanmar or visit Elevara Mission and L. M. S Mission in Papua New Guinea. For a taste of paradise, bask in the sun at Doctors Cave Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Delve into nostalgia with an engraving from 1896 featuring Stilt Houses or admire the restored cannery in Monterey, California. Finally, marvel at Peter & Paul Fortress's grandeur as it stands tall above its surroundings. Whether for practicality or cultural significance, stilts continue to amaze us with their architectural wonders worldwide.