Visor Collection (#8)

A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun

Illustration of two raptors riding a motor scooter

Two combatants begin a judicial duel, from Military and Religious Life in the
KW478230 Two combatants begin a judicial duel, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School

Gilt armour given to Charls I by the city of London, from A Short History of
KW387015 Gilt armour given to Charls I by the city of London, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published in 1893 (litho) by English School

Soldier wearing a visored helmet, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper)
XIR242781 Soldier wearing a visored helmet, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Self Portrait, 1775 (pastel on paper)
XIR205496 Self Portrait, 1775 (pastel on paper) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 46x38 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

ENGLISH ARMY IN CALAIS. The English army before Calais in 1347. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century, by Paul Hardy

JEAN-BAPTISTE CHARDIN (1699-1779). Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin. French painter. Self-portrait with eyeshade. Pastel, 1775

APACHE WOMAN & CHILD, c1906. An Apache woman holding an infant in a cradleboard. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1906

A contrast in face protectors for women speedway racers. Two famous women motorists, Miss Victoria Worsley and Miss Fay Taylour

Man wearing protective helmet with visor and ear defenders, using strimmer on farm, Sweden

Russian Vostok-type spacesuit. Photographed at the British Councils Gagarin in Britain exhibition in London in 2011

Glass and ceramics research C016 / 2053
Glass and ceramics research. Researcher pouring out a sample of molten glass during the casting process. This is part of work on ceramic engineering aimed at producing glasses

Casting platinum-iridium kilograms C016 / 2050
Casting platinum-iridium kilograms. Researchers carrying out the casting and graining stages of producing platinum-iridium kilogram standards

Plumber arc welding pipes
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Visit by HM The Queen Mother to Chelsea Fire Station on 4 July 1996, with Chief Fire Officer Robinson, ACO Gill and others

HELEN NEWINGTON WILLS (1906-1998). American tennis player. Photograph, 1945

ALICE MARBLE (1913-1990). American tennis player

Japanese warrior in full battle regalia during the Later Three Years War (c1086-1089). Scroll drawing, 12th century
JAPAN: WARRIOR, c1086. Japanese warrior in full battle regalia during the Later Three Years War (c1086-1089). Scroll drawing, 12th century

CROSSBOWS, 15th CENTURY. Crossbowmen (left) preparing to release quarrel and (right) operating a winch. Line engraving after a miniature from the Chroniques de Froissart, 15th century

Bream Catch
A fisherman wearing a visor and rubber waders, holds up a catch of bream, Lough Forbes, County Longford, Ireland. Date: 1960s

Spray painting a car. Worker dressed in protective clothing spraying paint onto the body of a car at an automobile factory

Steel production
MODEL RELEASED. Steel production. Man quenching steel in a steelworks. This is the process by which steel at a temperature of 920 degrees Celsius is plunged into cold water or oil

Russian Orlan spacesuit on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC

Pest Control Protective Clothing
MODEL RELEASED. Operative donning protective clothing in preparation to deal with an insect infestation with a chemical insecticide

Safe handling toxic chemical products
MODEL RELEASED. The operative has been trained in the safe handling of this insecticide product so as not to endanger either himself or the environment

Nuclear fusion reactor workers
Conceptual image. In radiation and heat protected suits, technicians confer before approaching the core of an advanced future nuclear fusion reactor

Apollo 15 exploration, artwork. Apollo 15 astronaut on the Moon, adjusting the high-gain antenna on the lunar rover so that it is pointing towards Earth

APOLLO 16, 1972. Astronaut Charles M. Duke collecting lunar samples at the rim of Plum Crater during the Apollo 16 mission, 21 April 1972. Photographed by astronaut John Young

APACHE INFANT, c1903. An Apache infant in a cradleboard. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1903

LINOTYPE OPERATOR, c1920s. Motion-picture still

Helen Wills and Edith Cross in action
Miss Helen Wills Moody and Miss Edith Cross, American tennis doubles partners pictured in action on court at Wimbledon in 1929

Plywood shroud and visor used to test Fred Marion
Photograph of plywood " shroud" and visor, screening every part of the " agent s" body, except for the feet, 1933

Helen Wills Moody as a little girl
Helen Wills Moody (1905 - 1998), American tennis player and eight times Wimbledon champion, pictured as a young girl playing in the semi final round of the Junior Championship at Forest Hills

Feather Hat with Veil
A toque or fitted helmet composed of black & white feathers creating a scallop design complete with a visor style veil; a black hat with a segmented brim

Formula One Testing: The helmet of Pedro de la Rosa McLaren Mercedes
The helmet of Pedro de la Rosa (ESP) McLaren Mercedes. Formula One Testing, Valencia, Spain, 31 January - 3 February 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: The helmet of Alex Wurz Williams
The helmet of Alex Wurz (AUT) Williams Formula One Testing, Day Two, Jerez, Spain, 7 February 2007 DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Helmet of David Coulthard Red Bull Racing
Helmet of David Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull Racing. Formula One Testing, Day Two, Barcelona, Spain. 26 January 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

BMW Sauber F1. 07 First Run: Helmet of Timo Glock BMW Sauber Test Driver, side view
Helmet of Timo Glock (GER) BMW Sauber Test Driver, side view. BMW Sauber F1.07 First Run, Valencia, Spain, 16 January 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: The helmet of Robert Kubica BMW Sauber F1
The helmet of Robert Kubica (POL) BMW Sauber F1. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday 15 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing RB3
Mark Webber (AUS), Red Bull Racing RB3. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Practice Day, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday 16 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: The helmet of Takuma Sato Super Aguri F1 Team
The helmet of Takuma Sato (JPN) Super Aguri F1 Team. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday 15 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

A bee that has deformed wings as a result of attack by Varoa mites in a beehive in Cockermouth, Cumbria
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Apistan being used to combat the Vaoa mite in hives in Cockermouth Cumbria, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Apiguard being used to combat the Vaoa mite in hives in Cockermouth Cumbria, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A beehive in Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK that has been infected and damaged by the Varoa mite
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Bill Mackereth, a beekeeper from Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK, checks his hives for signs of Varoa mite damage
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

An RAF Sea King Helicopter whinch a casualty from a mountain rescue casualty site on loughrigg in the Lake
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Reflecting History: The Visor's Journey Through Time" From the iconic Apollo 11 mission to medieval knights and beyond, the visor has played a significant role in various aspects of our world. In Buzz Aldrin's historic moonwalk on July 20, 1969, his visor captured an awe-inspiring reflection of Neil Armstrong and the Eagle lunar module. This image forever etched in our minds symbolizes humanity's triumphs in space exploration. But the visor's significance extends far beyond space travel. It takes us back to medieval times when knights donned their armor for battle. Engravings like "The Knight, Death and the Devil" from 1513 depict these brave warriors wearing helmets with protective visors as they faced adversity fearlessly. Fast forward to more recent history, where soldiers without guns relied on their trusty helmets with visors during World War II. A color lithograph from that era showcases their resilience amidst chaos. Not limited to warfare alone, the it also finds its place in craftsmanship and protection. Oxy-acetylene welding relies on this essential tool for safety while working with intense heat and sparks. Nature too experiences its own battles against parasites like the Varroa mite that plague beehives worldwide due to climate change impacts. A damaged beehive in Cockermouth serves as a stark reminder of how even insects need protection through specialized equipment such as beekeeper veils with sturdy meshed visors. Art enthusiasts appreciate historical engravings showcasing exquisite headgear like Spanish sallets or Italian Sallets crafted by renowned schools such as Missaglia around 1500 AD. These intricate designs highlight not only functionality but also artistic expression within armor-making traditions. As we explore different eras and contexts where this humble yet vital piece of equipment appears, it becomes clear that the visor is more than just a practical accessory; it embodies human ingenuity, protection, and the relentless pursuit of progress.