Covering Collection

Venus, model 1817 / 1820, carved c. 1822 / 1823 (marble)
CGW445340 Venus, model 1817/1820, carved c. 1822/1823 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); 175.2x50.8x45.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers
An advertisement for M Nairn & Co, floor cloth and linoleum manufacturers of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with premises also in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Paris. circa 1883

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

View of town and Crooked Spire Church, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cannon Beach, view from Ecola State Park, Oregon, USA

Stomy weather at Roker Lighthouse
Stormy weather and rough seas at Roker Lighthouse

Waterfront at Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK

A total eclipse of the Sun as seen from being in Earths orbit

Various Reptiles / 1913
An amazing illustration covering the whole range of reptilian species from snakes to newts

Nun looking at the camera, with her finger covering her lips as if in a conspiracy of silence. Date: circa 1970s

Card celebrating 20 years of Czechoslovakia (1918 - 1938)

Suffragette Badge Womens Freedom League
Badge produced for the Womens Freedom League in tin with celluloid (?) covering, in W.F.Ls colours of green, gold and white

Snow-covered Zen garden in Kodai-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- underside view with covering fabric in place. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle in the foreground
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Herdwick Sheep feeding on hay during a cold snap near Tarn Hows in the Lake district UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A landrover belonging to the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team in winter snow in front of the Langdale Pikes
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Khadidja, Exotic Dancer with Veil - Algeria
Khadidja, Exotic Dancer with Veil (barely!) - Algeria. Date: circa 1910s

Two women police officers in gas masks, London, WW2
Two women police officers in gas masks in London during the Second World War. One of them is Florence Bragg (joined November 1936). Date: 1940s

Design for wallpaper with peacock feathers
Design for wallpaper with stylised peacock feathers. Pencil and gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1905

Diagram of the Wright Brothers aeroplane
A diagram from 1908 showing a perspective view of the Wright Brothers aeroplane. Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight on December 17th 1903, covering 36 metres in 12 seconds

Potato Clamp
Men storing potatoes, covering clamps of them with straw on a farm in Surrey, England

Samurai with two swords, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - samurai in a studio setting, with two swords, proably an actor

Canadian gunners, Battle of Vimy Ridge, France, WW1
Canadian gunners firing a 6 inch Howitzer during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, northern France, during the First World War. Date: April 1917

Domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), Salla, Lapland, Finland

Vietnamese man entering tunnel, Chu Chi tunnels, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Elephant / Jumbo Scrap
Jumbo goes for a walk

Hellenistic marble statue known as Medici Venus
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Hellenistic marble statue known as Medici Venus

Mosses and lichens covering boulders in granite drystone wall, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, october

Kandy - Sri Lanka - Buddhist Procession
Kandy is very popular due to the annual Buddhist pageant known as the Esala Perahera, in which one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of Buddha is taken in a grand procession

Blonde in Bath 1960S
A blonde model sits in a trendy, but miniscule bubble bath, covering her embarrassment with a sponge whilst taking a phone call

A Caparisoned Elephant - Scene near Delhi (A Scene in the East Indies)
1065274 A Caparisoned Elephant - Scene near Delhi (A Scene in the East Indies), 1832 (oil on canvas) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes. Vintage 19th century photograph

A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho)
2811021 A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho) by English School

Army patrol in Malaya, 1957
Photograph of an Army patrol in Malaya, 1957.From an album of photographs covering military and social aspects of army life in Malaya, 1957. Date: 1957

Broadway Tower framed by bare trees in snow, Broadway, Cotswolds, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Batchelor Monoplane prior to covering and fitting the engine

Lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) growing on a blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another

Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM
Plaster antiseptic pad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antiseptic pad on a plaster. Magnification: x16 at 6x7cm size

HMS New Zealand at sea
HMS New Zealand with canopies covering the guns. HMS New Zealand was an Indefatigable class battlecruiser built in 1910 as a gift to Britain from the people of New Zealand

Snowfall over the Kentmere fells of Ill Bell and Yoke in the Lake district UK with Highland Cattle in the foreground
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Sunrise over Wetherlam near Ambleside in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Sheep in a field in Grasmere in the Lake District National Park UK in snow
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Snow covering heather, Scotland, UK, Europe

Victorian Wallpaper - in popular emerald green - which contained poisonous arsenic. William Morris, famed for his wallpaper designs

Picture No. 12019818
Cycads - aka Japanese Sago Palms wrapped in straw to protect them from cold - Honmaru Garden, Nijo-ji Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kyoto, Japan. Date:

Tabby cat covering eyes with paws Date: 15-08-2021

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"Unveiling the Art of Covering: From Linoleum to Zen Gardens" Step into a world where covering takes center stage. Join us on an extraordinary journey as we explore the diverse realms that encompass this captivating concept. First, let's dive into the realm of linoleum manufacturers, where innovation and creativity intertwine to transform spaces with their remarkable products. Witness how these masters of coverings bring life and style to every floor. Next, we find ourselves in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, gazing upon a picturesque town adorned with the iconic Crooked Spire Church. The architectural marvels here remind us how they can shape our surroundings and create lasting impressions. Our adventure then transports us to Japan, where Geishas gracefully embody "See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. " Their enigmatic allure reminds us that sometimes they are be more than just physical; it can conceal secrets and evoke mystery. As stormy weather lashes against Roker Lighthouse, we witness nature's own way - turbulent waves crashing against solid structures. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there is beauty in resilience. In an English garden during September days past summer's peak bloom lies a willow enclosure discreetly concealing wheelie bins. Herein lies proof that coverings need not only be for aesthetics but also practicality - blending functionality seamlessly with natural beauty. The enchanting waterfront at Fowey in Cornwall beckons us next; its serene charm showcases how they can protect while embracing coastal landscapes' inherent splendor—a testament to harmonizing human creations with nature's wonders. Prepare for an awe-inspiring sight as we witness a total eclipse of the Sun from Earth's orbit—an ethereal dance between light and darkness reminding us that sometimes uncovering hidden truths requires venturing beyond conventional boundaries.