Ladder Collection (page 8)

The Vera Page Case (b/w photo)
8675851 The Vera Page Case (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vera Page Case)

Portrait of a model posing
3570813 Portrait of a model posing by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Portrait of a model posing Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

The United Society of Brush Makers, c.1840 (engraving on paper)
7485260 The United Society of Brush Makers, c.1840 (engraving on paper) by Shury, John & Son (fl.c.1840); 41x31 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Descent from the cross, the deposition of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665432 Descent from the cross, the deposition of Christ, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Descent from the cross, the deposition of Christ)

Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of
FLO5000552 Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of 1276

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Temple of Poseidon
3563380 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion; (add.info.: Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon)

Icy weather in Geneva
3567151 Icy weather in Geneva; (add.info.: Geneva, Switzerland 1891 Photographer: Gonzalez, F.); Alinari Archives, Florence

A burglar activating a basic home security locking system, 1850
3330938 A burglar activating a basic home security locking system, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a burglar activating a basic home security locking system)

Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers
FLO4703156 Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers throwing rocks and boiling oil

Anglo Saxon builders working on a house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4702340 Anglo Saxon builders working on a house. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt
533893 Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt

The stone: from the quarry to the mason, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790230 The stone: from the quarry to the mason, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the stone trade in France, from the quarry to the mason, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Man lowering a basket of fruit down to children (chromolitho)
8626924 Man lowering a basket of fruit down to children (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man lowering a basket of fruit down to children)

Kitchen, Knapsack, Label, Ladder, Ladle, Lady, Lances, Landau, Landscape, Lantern, Lapwing, Lasso (engraving)
8651545 Kitchen, Knapsack, Label, Ladder, Ladle, Lady, Lances, Landau, Landscape, Lantern, Lapwing, Lasso (engraving) by German School

Looking out during a fog at the Houses of Parliament, London (engraving)
8631294 Looking out during a fog at the Houses of Parliament, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marie Antoinette and her hairdresser, 1842 (engraving)
ELD4929090 Marie Antoinette and her hairdresser, 1842 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Marie Antoinette (Marie-Antoinette) (1755-1793)

The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo)
3904356 The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); (add.info)

Lindbergh affair : view of the ladder used for the kidnapping of child Charles Jr Lindbergh
1703503 Lindbergh affair : view of the ladder used for the kidnapping of child Charles Jr Lindbergh, Ann Morrow and Charles Lindbergh's son, by Bruno Richard Hauptmann

History. France. Hundred Years War. Joan of Arc delivers the city of Orleans, 1429
3434649 History. France. Hundred Years War. Joan of Arc delivers the city of Orleans, 1429. Illustration in : Belles images d'Histoire, by H. Geron, c.1948 Coll. Part

Literature. Les cris de Paris (the shouts of Paris), billposter in Paris. Engraving by Bouchardon, France, c.1742 Bibl
3434582 Literature. Les cris de Paris (the shouts of Paris), billposter in Paris. Engraving by Bouchardon, France, c.1742 Bibl. Nationale, Paris. (poster); (add.info.: Litterature. Bibl)

The Guard-house of Humaita, Paraguay, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Guard-house of Humaita, Paraguay, 1864. The people are little better than savages, and immense tracts of fertile land are still a wilderness; but there are signs of improvement

Elise Robert & Dorothy Kohn, Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. Elise Robert & Dorothy Kohn, Oct 1917
Elise Robert & Dorothy Kohn, Oct 1917. Elise (Elyse) Robert and Dorothy Kohn putting 2nd Liberty Loan posters on the side of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City during World War I

German observers, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German observers, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers, including two on a ladder and one using a binocular trench periscope during World War I

Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. From a collection of unique documentary photographs relating to the Russian Civil War in Siberia

Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. From a collection of unique documentary photographs relating to the Russian Civil War in Siberia

Model of the Monument to the Third International with Tatlin, 1921 (print)
AFC116184 Model of the Monument to the Third International with Tatlin, 1921 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of the Monument to the Third International)

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans test day
JUNE 03: Audi Sport Team Joest pit area during the 24 Hours of Le Mans test day on June 03, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Closing the sky
Ekkachai Khemkum

The pier III
Joaquin Guerola

Dressed up
Marc Apers

walking to the light
Nic Keller

Mary on the ladder
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Man on a ladder
Inge Schuster

At the construction site 3
Victoria Glinka

Man with a ladder
Anna Niemiec

Shipyard Worker
Richard Huang

Dream World
Jay Satriani

Gym
Susanne Stoop

caterpillars
Golubeva Nataly

into the woods
Dušanka Ljubojević

Just three colors
Jef Van den Houte

Torakçı
Gulin Yigiter

El Rey de la Montaña
Juan Carlos Ureña

small port
Mikel Lastra

Darkroom I
Christine von Diepenbroek

An Elevated Point of View
Tom Gore

Composition with ladder
Inge Schuster

Quay
Joaquin Guerola

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"Ascending to the Divine: The Ladder of Saint John Climacus" In the realm of spiritual enlightenment, few have reached the pinnacle as Saint John Climacus did. As an Abbot of Mount Sinai in the 6th century, he crafted a metaphorical ladder that would guide souls towards heavenly ascent. This late 12th-century icon depicts St. John at the top rung, symbolizing his profound wisdom and connection with God. Meanwhile, across time and space, other ladders tell their own stories. In 1926-1927 London, an old pub on the River Thames witnessed laughter and camaraderie as locals climbed its wooden steps to enjoy pints and conversations that echoed through history. On Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904, sturdy ladders were essential tools for miners seeking precious minerals deep within Earth's embrace. Each step taken was a testament to human resilience and determination. But not all they are meant for earthly endeavors alone. Zazel, known as the Human Cannonball, defied gravity itself by soaring through the air propelled by explosive force – her ladder becoming a launching pad into awe-inspiring heights. Even within iconic structures like Big Ben's clock face or towering oil rigs in Iran's deserts, ladders serve as gateways to hidden worlds where brave individuals venture daily. Firefighters battling infernos on Eagle Street or responding swiftly to serious house fires in Notting Hill rely on these trusty companions to ascend towards danger with unwavering courage. And then there are those unique instances where nature intertwines with human craftsmanship – Meoto-Iwa (Wedded Rocks) standing tall amidst crashing waves off Japan's coast beckon visitors who dare climb their sacred path towards unity and harmony. From ancient monastic teachings to bustling city streets or remote corners of our planet – each ladder holds significance beyond its physical form. They represent our innate desire for growth, progress, and connection.