Supports Collection (#3)

Virgin Child Madonna Christ Child standing cushion
Virgin and Child, Madonna with the Christ Child standing on a cushion in front of her. Mary has a booklet in her right hand, with her left hand she supports the foot of the Christ child

Saint Gregory reads books Gregorius title object
Saint Gregory reads a book S. Gregorius (title on object), Saint Gregory bareheaded reading in a book, half to the right. He supports his head with his left hand

Aqueduct At Segovia, Spain. From The Book Spanish Pictures By The Rev Samuel Manning, Published 1870

Advert for Acaric mens sock suspender 1898
For gentlemen the Acaric, sock suspender, preventing slipping down of socks! Date: 1898

Rosario de Santa Fe, Argentina - Calle Cordoba - very impressive street lighting - arching out over the road on elegantly decorated supports. Date: circa 1904

New Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Underground timbering and miners at the 406 level, Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Repairing pit props, Plas y Coed Level, South Wales
A miner repairing pit props in the Plas y Coed Level, South Wales

The Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Scilly Isles, 1849
Engraving of the first Bishop Rock lighthouse, which was built in 1847 and destroyed by storms on 5th February 1850. The design, by Walker and Burges

The Trafford Centre in Manchester UK
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Fairy Holds Grasses
A fairy supports herself on a stem by holding onto grasses

Early view of the world
Earth conceived as having roots reaching down into the Infinite; or as standing on it supported by columns

Selection of hazel rods and willow

Roadside Telegraph Poles along the road to Ottercops
Fabulous roadside Telegraph Poles along the road to Ottercops, Northumbria. Date: circa 1909

Findelen, a hillside village near Zermatt, Switzerland and view of the Rothhorn. Date: circa 1910s

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kiyomizu dera, officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera - an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. Date: circa 1910s

Elegant Koraibashi Bridge, Osaka, Japan. In 1870, the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Alt & Co.1

Wallensteins Camp
Wallenstein supports the emperor when Bohemians rebel. His camp at the Kahlenberg, near Vienna Date: circa 1620

Syria / Archaeology / Aryan
One of the monumental door supports, shaped in the form of a lion, found at the Tell site of Aryan in the Khabour river valley. Date: 1853

Candid seaside photograph - 3 women and child - under pier
Candid seaside photograph of three women (possibly Mother, Aunt and Grandmother) and a young toddler standing beneath a pier (possible Blackpool)

WW2 - National Savings Committee Flier - Wings for Victory - The Skys The Limit. Date: circa 1941

Glastonbury Thorn, Glastonbury, Somerset
The Glastonbury Thorn, a legendary tree at Glastonbury, Somerset. A flowering hawthorn, it is associated with Joseph of Arimathea and the arrival of Christianity in Britain

British soldiers with trench supports, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers carrying trench supports during construction work on the Western Front in France, World War One. Date: circa 1916

Launch of Cunarder, Aquitania, by G. H. Davis
The launch of the year. First drawings of the gigantic Cunarder, the Aquitania, in the process of being built on the Clyde. Above: a cross section

Damage to St Pauls Cathedral, London
The dangers which assail St Pauls Cathedral: vibration damage caused by nearby heavy traffic. Sectional view showing where the cracks in the building exist at the present time. Date: 1913

Smashed up German trench at Morval, Somme, WW1
A smashed up German trench at Morval on the Somme, Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Two naked boys carrying third supports tray three goblets
Artokoloro

Horizontal Panel Design Two Young Male Figures Interspersed
Artokoloro

Designs Table Three Variations Shape Supports
Artokoloro

Vertical Panel Two Children Supporting Pedestal
Artokoloro

Gardening and Plant Maladies, an illustration from Neue Garten-lust by Heinrich Hesse
XJF359002 Gardening and Plant Maladies, an illustration from Neue Garten-lust by Heinrich Hesse, 1696 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Moving the Iron Girders used to construct the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons
XJF354239 Moving the Iron Girders used to construct the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, 1835 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German

A petitioning, remonstrating, reforming, republican, R.S. 1782, a Republican squatting over an upturned crown, urinating into an upturned bishops mitre

Economy, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist, London, engraving 1816, Brougham, in the guise of John Bull, appears to the Regent

Seated man, Jurriaan Cootwijck, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, 1724 - 1798

Portrait of Laurens van Schaik, print maker: Pieter Christoffel Wonder, 1814

The impermanence, Cornelis Anthonisz. Jan Ewoutsz. 1537

Woman with big round hat, Jan Chalon, 1790

Holy Trinity, Cornelis Bos, c. 1537 - c. 1544

Lamentation, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock

H. Irenaeus of Lyon, Church Father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Jan Goeree, 1698

Saint Irenaeus of Lyons, church father, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain II, Francois Halma, 1698

Jug in the form of a snail shell, Balthazar van den Bos, Cornelis Floris (II), Hieronymus Cock, 1548

Scale formed by the lower jaw of a man with a satyr head, Balthazar van den Bos, Cornelis Floris (II), Hieronymus Cock, 1548

Scale in the form of a shell, supported by a mermaid and a merman, Balthazar van den Bos, Cornelis Floris (II), Hieronymus Cock, 1548

Nautilus Goblet, resting on the back of a satyr, Balthazar van den Bos, Cornelis Floris (II), Hieronymus Cock, 1548

Deposition, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, Maerten de Vos, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

1797-1858 1854. 24. 7 36. 6 Ando Hiroshige Island
Ōhashi nakazu mitsumata, Island bridge in Mitsumata. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1854. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 24.7 x 36.6 cm

Kisibe no matsu, Pine tree on the shore. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1820 and 1860, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.5 x 9.3 cm

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"Supports: A Journey Through Time and Space" In 1900, Queen Victoria found support in her friendship with Munshi Abdul Karim, a trusted confidant who brought comfort during her later years. The year was 1513 when childbirth became less daunting with the advent of new techniques and supportive midwives by women's sides. As Sputnik 1 launched into space, it marked a significant milestone for humanity's scientific progress and the collective support behind groundbreaking achievements. Kyoto's Maruyama Park witnessed nature's delicate supports as cherry blossoms adorned the trees, captivating visitors with their ephemeral beauty. Venice stands tall on its foundations supported by centuries-old craftsmanship showcased in artwork C016 / 7703, reminding us of the enduring power of skilled artisans. During an M. C. C Cricket tour in Australia, players relied on each other's unwavering support to face challenges head-on and achieve victory together. A team of carpenters diligently worked together to create a sturdy cart that would serve as reliable transportation - showcasing how collaboration leads to success. Deep within coal mines early in the 1900s, fitting roof supports became crucial for miners' safety as they braved challenging conditions underground. The RMS Olympic boasted cast iron table bases that provided stability amidst turbulent seas - symbolizing how even grand structures require strong foundations for support. Modernist House in Hampstead exemplifies architectural innovation where clean lines and functional design provide residents with both physical and emotional support. Within Blenheim Palace's opulent Saloon room, lavish furnishings offer guests a sense of comfort while surrounded by exquisite beauty - highlighting how luxurious environments can provide psychological support too. In various forms throughout history – be it personal relationships or structural elements – they have played an integral role in shaping our world.