Wood Collection (#96)

Ishiyama Japan, scene with figure
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - from the studio of Baron Raimund von Stillfried. Ishiyama. Image probably the work of Felix, Felice, Beato

Pine trees, Imaichi road, Nikko, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - from the studio of Baron Raimund von Stillfried. Pine trees, Imaichi road, Nikko

View at Miyanoshita, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - from the studio of Baron Raimund von Stillfried. Miyanoshita

tsurugaoka-Hachiman Shrine at Kamakura, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - from the studio of Baron Raimund von Stillfried. Tsurugaoka-Hachiman Shrine at Kamakura. origianl image by Felix, Felice, Beato

Maori Ladies of the Wonderland - Maori women
Vintage 19th century photograph - Maori Ladies of the Wonderland - group of Maori women

Balcony of the Capuchin Monastery Amalfi, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: balcony of the Capuchin Monastery Amalfi, Italy

Meiringen, Canton of Bern in Switzerland
19th century vintage photograph: Meiringen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland

Rigi funicular railway, Switzerland
19th century vintage photograph: Rigi funicular railway, Switzerland

Alpine village of Kandersteg, Switzerland
19th century vintage photograph: apline village of Kandersteg, Switzerland. Kandersteg is a high-altitude resort village in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland

Shanklin, Dunnose cape on the Isle of Wight in the English Channel
19th century vintage photograph: Shanklin, Dunnose is a cape on the Isle of Wight in the English Channel

Berchtesgaden Bavarian Alps Germany
19th century vintage photograph: Berchtesgaden is a German town in the Bavarian Alps on the Austrian border, Germany

Tourists at Torghatten, Nordland county, Norway
19th century vintage photograph: Torghatten is a granite mountain on the island of Torget in Bronnoy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is known for its characteristic hole. Group of tourists

The Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: The Kyoto Imperial Palace is the former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869

Carved Maori house Ohinemutu, New Zealand
Vintage 19th century photograph - carved Maori house Ohinemutu, New Zealand

Path to St. Christophes Caves, Amalfi, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph - path to St. Christophes Caves, Amalfi, Italy

Augustus Harriss pantomime, Babes in the Wood, Drury Lane, London. Date: late 19th century

Wooden spoked wheel on market barrow, London
Wooden spoked, iron rimmed wheel on an East End market barrow, London. Date: circa 1950s

Timber stacked at the docks awaiting transportation. Date: circa 1930s

Directing traffic, Wood Green Underground station
Traffic policeman directs traffic outside Wood Green underground station, London. Date: circa 1930s

A man warms himself by brazier in woodyard
A man in a woodyard taking a break and warming himself by a brazier on a cold day. Date: circa 1950s

Cinderella, Theatre Royal, Bognor - collecting firewood Date: early 20th century

Where The Rainbow Ends by John Ramsay and Clifford Mills - The Lake at the End of the Wood. First produced at the Savoy Theatre, 21 December 1911, Holborn Empire revival by Italia Conti

Ightham Mote, Kent - The Great Hall Date: circa 1940s

Cricket Team Photograph - The Cotswold Hunt XI which beat the Beaufort Hunt in a match at Stowell Park, Cheltenham by 77 runs

Cricket Team Photograph - The Gentlemen of Herefordshire Date: 1932

World War II remains of a V2 German rocket site
Vintage World War II photograph - remains of a V2 German rocket launching site - rocket launcher mounted on a train. Hahnenberg Forest, Germany

Steps at Negishi, Yokohama, Japan
Steps at Negishi, Yokohama, . Vintage 19th century photograph

Rickshaw and cherry blossom in Ueno Park, Tokyo.. Vintage 19th century photograph

Trees along the shoreline at Hakone Lake, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Wawona, giant sequioa tree, Mariposa Grove, California
Wawona, giant sequioa tree, with carriage passing through, Mariposa Grove, California. Vintage 19th century photograph

View of Ushigome Mitsuke (Chiyoda), Tokyo, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Bamboo grove at Negishi, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Shoguns tomb in Shiba Park, Tokyo, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Geishas in tea house, Ikegami near Omori, Japan
Geishas in a tea house, Ikegami near Omori, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Religious procession, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Large pine trees along the Imaichi Road, Nikko, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Cherry blossom, rickshaw, Nogeyama, Yokohama, Japan
Cherry blossom and rickshaw, Nogeyama, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

British artillery battery on the heights above the sea, Gibr
Vintage 19th century photograph: British artillery battery on the heights above the sea, Gibraltar

Timber logging forestry in Burma c. early 20th century

Tourists being pulled on a sledge, Madeira. Vintage 19th century photograph

Entrance to the Kitano Temple Kyoto. Vintage 19th century photograph

Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
Vintage 19th century photograph: Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

View along the waterfront Messina, Sicily Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: View along the waterfron with ship tied up in the harbour, Messina, Sicily Italy

View at Bellagio on Lake Como, italy
VVintage 19th century photograph: iew at Bellagio on Lake Como, italy

Shinto religious shrines at Ise, Mie province, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Tea house Mukojima, Tokyo, with geishas on the balcony. Vintage 19th century photograph

Street scene with Cherry blossom in spring, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Sketch of Third Mrs Gioconda PH, St Johns Wood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub

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Wood, a material that has played an integral role in countless tales of heroism and craftsmanship throughout history. Just like the heroic fireman rescuing a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, wood embodies strength and resilience. In the world of carpentry and joinery, tools dance across its surface, shaping it into magnificent structures that stand tall for generations to come. The masterpieces created by artists like Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, England showcase the intricate beauty that can be achieved with this versatile medium. But wood is not just limited to art or construction; it holds stories within its very fibers. Imagine what the little girl saw in the bush back in 1904 - perhaps a hidden sanctuary crafted from branches and leaves? Or picture Lawson Wood's whimsical illustration "Too Many Cooks, " where mischievous animals gather around a wooden table filled with culinary chaos. Even transportation owes much to wood's contribution - from the sleek Lotus Elan Sprint gliding effortlessly on its wooden steering wheel to Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent into the sky, powered by sturdy timber framework. Nature itself showcases wood's enchanting allure as Loch Garry and Glen Garry embrace visitors with their majestic forests teeming with life. And let us not forget Antonello da Messina's Virgin Annunciate or Hans Memling’s Passion of Christ paintings; both artists skillfully brought these religious scenes to life using nothing but pigments on wooden panels. Wood is more than just an ordinary substance; it carries history within its grains. It symbolizes bravery, creativity, adventure, and spirituality all at once. So next time you encounter this humble material—whether as part of your home decor or while strolling through nature—take a moment to appreciate its timeless significance in our lives.