Suspension Collection (#21)

Faradays gold colloid, 1857
Gold colloid. A sample flask containing a sample of a gold colloid made by Michael Faraday in 1857. A gold colloid is a suspension of microscopic particles of metallic gold in water

Storm clouds over City Bridge at the waterfront in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Spain (1869). Glorious revolution. Suspension
" Spain (1869). Glorious revolution. Suspension of the constitutional rights by the provisional government. Caricature from the magazine " La Flaca" with Juan Prim

Bristol City Football Club at Ashton Gate Stadium with Clifton Suspension Bridge Backdrop
A general view of Bristol Citys Ashton Gate Stadium with the Clifton Suspension Bridge seen in the background - Photo mandatory by-line

Albert Bridge over River Thames, Battersea, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Great Belt Bridge, between Fyn and Sjaelland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

A young brother and sister (ages 4 and 6) hike on a suspension bridge in New Hampshire s
A young brother and sister (ages 4 and 6) hike on a suspension bridge in New Hampshires White Mountain National Forest. Lincoln Woods Trail

Cable Bridge crossing the Columbia River in Eastern Washington State. Near Kennewick

San Francisco and Alcatraz Island as seen through the cables of the Golden Gate Bridge

View of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands from San Francisco

San Francisco as seen through the cables of the Golden Gate Bridge

A container ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge entering San Francisco Bay

The Golden Gate Bridge as seen over the guard railing from San Francisco, California

A view of the Golden Gate Bridge on a fall day in the late afternoon

USA, New York, New York City. Brooklyn Bridge over the East River with Manhattan in backgroundFred J. Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, New York, New York City. Manhattan Bridge over the East River with Manhattan in backgroundFred J. Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Washington State. Columbia River is spanned by the 2503ft cable-stayed Pasco-Kennewick Bridge, built 1978

Hungary, Budapest. View of Chain Bridge over Danube river

Europe, Hungary, Budapest, Szechenyi Lanchid Chain Bridge, Danube River

aerial image of the Millenium Bridge, spanning over the Panama Canal, Panama. The bridge was opened in 2006

Hiker on Hooker River Footbridge & Mt Sefton, Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand (MR)

Historic Suspension Bridge, Taieri River, Sutton, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik. Franjo Tudman Bridge, elegant suspension bridge spanning the mouth of the Rijeka Dubrovacka inlet in suburb of Gruz, opened in 2002

River port of Badong and its suspension bridge over Yangzi. V

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge over the Bosphorus, aerial, Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture - Turkey

Egypt, Suez Canal. Cargo ship passing under Bridge of Peace (aka Peace Bridge)

Egypt, Suez Canal. Bridge of Peace (aka Peace Bridge)

President Chester Alan Arthur and his party walking across the Brooklyn Bridge during the opening day ceremonies on 24
BROOKLYN BRIDGE OPENING. President Chester Alan Arthur and his party walking across the Brooklyn Bridge during the opening day ceremonies on 24 May 1883: contemporary colored engraving

HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE, 1828. View of the suspension bridge over the Thames in Hammersmith, London, England. Steel engraving, English, 1828, after Thomas Shepherd

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1883. The Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, between Long Island and New York. Wood engraving, 1883

BANK FAILURE, 1875. Scene outside the Bank of California in San Francisco after the announcement of its failure, 26 August 1875. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BROOKLYN BRIDGE MECHANIC. Master mechanic E. F. Farrington making the first crossing of the East River by way of
BROOKLYN BRIDGE MECHANIC. Master mechanic E.F. Farrington making the first crossing of the East River by way of the Brooklyn Bridge, riding in a boatswains chair on 25 August 1876

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1885. Banknote engraving, American

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1882. Under the Towers : The unfinished Brooklyn Bridge as seen from Manhattan: wood engraving, 1882
BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1882. " Under the Towers" : The unfinished Brooklyn Bridge as seen from Manhattan: wood engraving, 1882, after F. Hopkinson Smith

NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE. The International Railway Suspension Bridge over the Niagara River: line engraving, French, mid-19th century

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1882. The Cars As They Will Be On The Brooklyn Bridge. Projected traffic on the soon-to-be completed Brooklyn Bridge. Wood engraving, American, 1882

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENT. A 18th century electrical experiment. French engraving, 1879

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1870. Wrapping the cable. Line engraving, 1870

BROOKLYN BRIDGE TRAFFIC. Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridges five side-by-side roads--two for horse-drawn vehicles, two for trains

Grand birds eye view of the Great East River suspension bridge Connecting the cities of New York & Brooklyn : Showing also the splendid panorama of the bay and the port of New York. Date c1892

A man sitting on part of a modified railway suspension at Morrissey junction on the Morrissey Fernie and Michel Railway. Canada

The great East River suspension bridge: connecting the cities of New York & Brooklyn From New York looking south-east. Date c1877

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
The great East River suspension bridge: connecting the cities of New York and Brooklyn. view from New York, looking south Birds eye view

Clifton suspension bridge from the north east cliffs, Bristol, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Clifton suspension bridge from the ferry, Bristol, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Suspension Bridge, Grand March, Cincinnati, O. Date c1867

Castle and suspension bridge, Conway (i. e. Conwy), Wales
Castle and suspension bridge, Conway (i.e. Conwy), Wales. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Clifton suspension bridge from the north cliffs, Bristol, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

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"Suspension: Connecting Landscapes, Bridging Worlds" Majestic and awe-inspiring, the Mackinac Bridge stands tall as a testament to human engineering prowess and the power of suspension. The Verrazano Narrows Bridge stretches across New York's harbor, its suspension cables reaching towards the sky like threads connecting two worlds. Clifton Suspension Bridge gracefully spans over the Avon Gorge in Bristol, England, offering breathtaking views from both sides of its towering cliffs. Marlow Bridge elegantly suspends itself over the River Thames, linking communities and creating a seamless path for travelers to traverse. Menai Bridge in Anglesey, Wales showcases how they are harmoniously blend with natural beauty, seamlessly merging land and sea. Hammersmith Bridge exudes timeless charm with its classic design dating back to 1828 - an enduring symbol of connection amidst changing times. The Forth Road Bridge proudly stands since 1964 as Scotland's lifeline across Firth of Forth – a modern marvel that unites people and places alike. A captivating glimpse into history reveals the construction of The Forth Bridge in 1888 through a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph - an early triumph in suspension engineering. Golden Gate Bridge emerges as an iconic symbol of San Francisco's spirit - its vibrant orange hue contrasting against the deep blue waters below; it is more than just steel and cables; it is a gateway to dreams realized on America's west coast. Conwy Harbour scene captures not only picturesque landscapes but also highlights how bridges suspend time itself by connecting past traditions with present aspirations. Hammersmith bridge C1828 reminds us that even after centuries have passed since its creation.