Tanning Collection

Beach at Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Manly Beach, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Juan les Pins travel posters
Travel poster advertising the fashionable resort of Juan les Pins on the Cote d Azur in the Alpes Maritimes south east region of France

Porthminster beach and harbour, St. Ives, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Beach and harbour, Broadstairs, Kent, England, UK, Europe

The Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven sun-tanning at Antibes. Prince George of Battenberg (1892-1938), 2nd Marquess of Milford Haven married Countess Nadejda Mikhailovna de Torby

Lyme Regis
The Cobb and beach at Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A view of Eden Roc on the French Riviera
A view of the fashionable French Riviera destination, Eden Roc, where a bathing and sunbathing complex was fashioned out of the rocky coastal outcrop

Couples legs on a beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

The beach at Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Olu Deniz near Fethiye, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Turtle Beach, Ocho Rios, St. Anns Parish, Jamaica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Windsurfing at Kahului Beach, Maui, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Ocean, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, England, UK

Kynance Cove, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1950s American car on the beach, Goanabo, Cuba, Caribbean Sea, Central America

Tamarama, fashional beach south of Bondi, Eastern suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Darkwood Beach, Antigua, Leeward Islands, Caribbean, West Indies, Central America

Accessories for Sunshine, 1954
A woman sits enjoying the holiday sunshine surrounded by raffia accessories including a huge coolie hat, natural sandals, red sandals, a cone bag, an Ascher cotton square in diced blue and white

Advert for Beetham Larola suntan lotion 1940
Sun tan without sun burn. To suntan becomingly yet without painful sunburn, the skin should always be bathed with larola. Exposure to sun

Georgia - Tbilisi - A Tanner and Fur Hatter
Fur Hatter and tanner at Tbilisi, the capital (and largest) city in Georgia - formerly known as Tiflis. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia

Barcelona Beach, Barcelona, Catalunya (Catalonia) (Cataluna), Spain, Europe

Bali, Crete, Greece, Europe

Ayia Napa beach, Cyprus, Europe

Leather Dyeing for Making Gloves, Bevington and Sons, 1861-62 (sepia photo
STC221845 Leather Dyeing for Making Gloves, Bevington and Sons, 1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 232992) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

LEATHER MANUFACTURE, c1918. Workers scraping hides at the Alexander Brothers Leather Company plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed c1918

Puerto del Carmen Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Stripping Oak Bark
Four working class men in flat caps work as a team, stripping bark off a huge oak tree, which has been felled for tanning

Woman in swimming pool

Morro del Jable, Fueraventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Olu Deniz, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia

Bujumbura, Burundi. As the hills of eastern Congo loom on the horizon, the Bora Bora beach resort provides an oasis of luxury

Gerber Und Farber / Tanners and Colourers (colour litho)
8666285 Gerber Und Farber / Tanners and Colourers (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerber Und Farber)

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5309980 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

Neckinger Mills tannery
5309979 Neckinger Mills tannery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Neckinger Mills tannery, Bermondsey. Tanning is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather)

Kalmyk nomads preparing to migrate - dismantling ghers, loading wagons near a tomb 1
FLO4576520 Kalmyk nomads preparing to migrate - dismantling ghers, loading wagons near a tomb 1, and typical gher life with women milking cow, preparing a cow hide, playing men draughts cows

Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc
FLO4577805 Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5311846 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

Daily Life of American Indians: Indian Paleon Caribou Hunter. Indians nod the skin of the animal to dry it in
NWI4906140 Daily Life of American Indians: Indian Paleon Caribou Hunter. Indians nod the skin of the animal to dry it in the plains of the United States; (add.info.: Daily Life of American Indians)

On the Beach; Sur la Plage, (oil on canvas)
653514 On the Beach; Sur la Plage, (oil on canvas) by Adrion, Lucien (1889-1953); 28x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Beach; Sur la Plage. Lucien Adrion (1889-1953). Oil on canvas

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5311849 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Tannery employees, 1922
LUX4723398 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Tannery employees, 1922; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Tannery employees, 1922); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

19th century leather worker or tanner
673318 19th century leather worker or tanner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century leather worker or tanner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The process of tanning goat skins
5311845 The process of tanning goat skins; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the process of tanning goat skins in a sumach solution)

Daily Life of American Indians: Indian Paleon Caribou Hunter. Indians nod the skin of the animal to dry it in
NWI4906106 Daily Life of American Indians: Indian Paleon Caribou Hunter. Indians nod the skin of the animal to dry it in the plains of the United States; (add.info.: Daily Life of American Indians)

Sanctuary St Saviours Church, St George's Square, SW (engraving)
8627666 Sanctuary St Saviours Church, St George's Square, SW (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanctuary St Saviours Church, St George's Square)

Leather: from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop, early 20th century (chromo)
1790145 Leather: from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: the leather in France : from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop)

Industries of Britain, c 1930: Leather (colour litho)
8657412 Industries of Britain, c 1930: Leather (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather)

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"Embrace the Sun-Kissed Glow: Tanning in Picturesque Destinations Around the World" Beach at Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Europe: Bask in the golden rays on the stunning beaches of Lagos, where tanning becomes an art form against a backdrop of breathtaking cliffs and crystal-clear waters. Juan les Pins travel posters: Transport yourself to the glamorous French Riviera as you soak up the sun on Juan les Pins' pristine shores - a haven for bronzed beachgoers seeking that perfect tan. Manly Beach, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Discover why Australians are renowned for their enviable tans as you relax on Manly Beach's expansive sands while enjoying panoramic views of Sydney's iconic skyline. Pin-up calendar girl by David Wright, 1955: Step back in time with this vintage-inspired pin-up beauty who epitomizes timeless elegance and allure under the warm glow of summer sunshine. Porthminster beach and harbour, St Ives, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom: Escape to this idyllic English seaside town where quaint charm meets coastal serenity; basking on Porthminster beach is a must-do for those seeking a natural tan amidst picturesque surroundings. The Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven: Witness how even royalty indulges in leisurely sunbathing sessions as these distinguished figures showcase their regal grace while soaking up rays fit for nobility. Lyme Regis: Unwind along Dorset's Jurassic Coastline at Lyme Regis—a haven for fossil enthusiasts—where sandy beaches provide ample space to work on your tan whilst surrounded by ancient history. A view of Eden Roc on the French Riviera: Experience unparalleled luxury at Eden Roc—an iconic hotel perched atop Cap d'Antibes—as you luxuriate under Mediterranean skies alongside the world's elite, perfecting your sun-kissed glow.