Bearers Collection (page 6)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) The camp at Prah-su, 1874
Native artillery crossing the river at the camp at Prah-su, on the river Prah. Native bearers or carriers bring artillery over the bridge

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The arrival of stores
The arrival of stores carried by native bearers to a British garrison during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native carriers crossing mangrov
This shows the difficulties of the native bearers as they tried to cross the mangroves on the river banks of the river Prah

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Wolseley receives news from
Sir Garnet Wolseley surrounded by British and native soliders and bearers receives news from the front in the war against the Ashanti

Japanese palanquin
A Japanese lady is carried in a palanquin supported by two bearers

Four bearers and patient (2 of 6)
Method of carrying a patient, with four bearers. (2 of 6)

Four bearers and patient (1 of 6)
Method of carrying a patient, with four bearers. (1 of 6)

Two bearers and patient (1 of 2)
Method of lifting a patient onto a stretcher, with two bearers. (1 of 2)

Four bearers and patient (5 of 6)
Method of carrying a patient, with four bearers. (5 of 6)

Four bearers and patient (6 of 6)
Method of carrying a patient, with four bearers. (6 of 6)

Four bearers and patient (3 of 6)
Method of carrying a patient, with four bearers. (3 of 6)

Four bearers and patient (4 of 6)
Method of carrying a patient, with four bearers. (4 of 6)

Kago and bearers in Japan

Saracen Army / 10th C
Musicians & standard bearers of a Saracen army

Two Palanquins Meet
A European gentleman in a palanquin meets a European lady in a palanquin and they exchange greetings while their bearers - four to each palanquin - stagger on

Indonesian Palanquin
Four bearers carry a gentleman in a palanquin, in the East Indies (Indonesia)

Hammock Bearers
Hammock bearers on the Atlantic island of Madeira

NOTES IN MADEIRA
A series of 6 sketches showing life in Madeira, including a bullock car, hammock bearers, Funchal, Loo Rock, Madeira peasants and a running car

Gettysburg - Dispatch
Communication during the battle is effected by dispatch bearers riding through the battle from one commander to another

Battle Scene
Assyrian Battle scene with Standard Bearers

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In the depths of history, bearers have played diverse roles, transcending time and space. From the haunting silhouettes of World War I soldiers, wounded and in need of medical care, to the elegant figures setting off on a Fox Hunt from their grand Chateau. Even ancient Roman costumes adorned those who carried significance. The Cross Bearers etched into memory an image of valor amidst the chaos of a WWI battlefield, as depicted by Matania's poignant illustration. Notables assembled at the Abbey annexe during the 1937 Coronation, each bearing their own weighty responsibilities. Madame Yevonde's portrait immortalized Lady Elizabeth Paget as she stood tall like a bearer of grace and poise. In contrast, Baldwin I met his demise as he relinquished his earthly crown - a Latin King of Jerusalem no more. Beardsley's provocative artwork "The Fruit Bearers" transported us under hills where mystery dwelled. Prussian Royal Wedding celebrations showcased bearers carrying dreams for a united future. Kandy in Sri Lanka witnessed Buddhist processions where bearers carried sacred symbols with reverence and devotion. The Standard Bearers during George V's coronation ceremony embodied loyalty and honor; they held aloft banners representing nations united under one ruler. Lourdes beckoned believers to its Grotto and Basilica, where countless souls sought solace through prayerful offerings borne by faithful hands. Bearers throughout history have shouldered burdens both literal and symbolic - be it weapons or standards, hopes or prayers. Their presence reminds us that behind every significant moment lies someone willing to carry its weight with dignity and purpose.