Pinning Collection

Pyrenean Woman force-feeding a goose in order to fatten up the liver of the bird for making foie gras pate. Date: circa 1910s

Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan
Beautiful photograph showing the complicated shapes, folds and pinning of a Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan. Date: circa 1910s

George VI Distinguished Flying Cross
This illustration shows King George VI pinning a Distinguishes Flying Cross badge to a deserving officer of the Royal Air Force. Date: 1941

Politics!
This sketch shows a band of what must be criminals, terrorising a community, some are pinning women to the floor, while another slits the throat of a lady on the left, under the title of politics

Georgia O Keeffe, 1919-21 (platinum print)
2970967 Georgia O Keeffe, 1919-21 (platinum print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 25.3x20.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Georgia Totto O Keeffe (November 15)

I Wish you Luck (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH402344 I Wish you Luck (pencil & w/c on paper) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 36.8x52.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

St Patricks Day in London (litho)
3620645 St Patricks Day in London (litho) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patricks Day in London. An Irish Guard decorated at the gates of Marlborough House)

Pinning the Hat: Second Plate, c. 1898 (litho printed in black, gray, orange, green
877215 Pinning the Hat: Second Plate, c.1898 (litho printed in black, gray, orange, green, mustard, rust & pink on cream laid paper) by Renoir

The Dressing Table, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
473133 The Dressing Table, c.1816 (coloured engraving) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Legion D Honneur (colour photo)
3096125 The Legion D Honneur (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legion D Honneur. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mischief: three boys pinning a sign saying "Fool"to the back of the coat of a man sitting on a bench
5217520 Mischief: three boys pinning a sign saying " Fool" to the back of the coat of a man sitting on a bench (chromolitho) by Carter

La Belle Epingle, 1897 (woodcut)
615515 La Belle Epingle, 1897 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.7x22.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

The Hatpin, c. 1897 (hand-coloured litho)
CH376314 The Hatpin, c.1897 (hand-coloured litho) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 80.3x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Queen Victoria at the first presentation fo the Victoria Cross
STC393214 Queen Victoria at the first presentation fo the Victoria Cross, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Love, Innocence, Valentine card, c. 1870 (colour litho on paper)
REV133959 Love, Innocence, Valentine card, c.1870 (colour litho on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Prince Albert Victor at the Annual Inspection of the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich (engraving)
1054914 Prince Albert Victor at the Annual Inspection of the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Visit to Haslar Hospital, Her Majesty pinning the Egyptian Medal on the Breast of Commander C K Purvis
1044285 The Queens Visit to Haslar Hospital, Her Majesty pinning the Egyptian Medal on the Breast of Commander C K Purvis (engraving) by English School

The prize to the heroes, the King gives to the commander of the 12th Bersaglieri, General De Rossi... (colour litho)
2815761 The prize to the heroes, the King gives to the commander of the 12th Bersaglieri, General De Rossi... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Pinning Hat 1897 Pierre-Auguste Renoir French
Pinning the Hat, 1897. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Lithograph

Pinning Hat 1898 Pierre-Auguste Renoir French
Pinning the Hat, c. 1898. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Color lithograph; image: 61.5 x 49.5 cm (24 3/16 x 19 1/2 in.)

Mussolini / Little Girl
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator pinning a medal on a little girl, whose mother gently holds her hand as if to steady her Date: 1940

Boy and girl attaching New Year greeting to a tree
Boy and girl in historical costume attaching a New Year greeting to a tree. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl attaching Christmas greeting to a tree
Boy and girl in historical costume attaching a Christmas greeting to a tree. Date: circa 1890s

Flagging his home town at the Eagle Hut, WW1
An American sailor sticks a flag into a huge map adorning the wall of the Eagle Hut in Aldwych, London, in order so he may meet other American soldiers and sailors from the same area

Prince Arthur of Connaught in France, WW1
Prince Arthur of Connaught decorating a French sergeant on the Western Front during World War One. Watching is General Fayolle, Commander of the 6th Army. Date: circa 1916

Arthur, Prince of Connaught and French General, WW1
Arthur, Prince of Connaught presents a military decoration to a French General on the Western Front during World War One. Two men in the background stand with their cameras at the ready

Tassigny Photo
General JEAN de LATTRE DE TASSIGNY French military commander, here seen pinning a medal on his son Bernard in 1951. Date: 1889 - 1952

Illustration of drawing pins pinned to white surface

The Queen distributing Victoria Crosses in Hyde Park (engraving)
XJF324344 The Queen distributing Victoria Crosses in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain; ); English

Elephant pinning a Tiger

Young woman pinning artificial flowers to jacket in front of mirror (B&W)

Finishing Touches
A woman fixing her Edythe Brown hat in place with a hat pin

Decorating a Canadian Soldier - WWI
Decorating a valiant Canadian Lance-Corporal with the DCM on the field of Battle - WWI. The Distinguished Conduct Medal - a second level military decoration awarded to other ranks of the British Army

Pinning stem of shrub to soil with wire

Cavus foot surgery, metatarsal pinning
Cavus foot surgery. Close-up of bone drilling equipment being used to drill a hole in a metatarsal bone in a patients foot in a case of cavus foot surgery

Ankle surgery: dissecting out tissues C014 / 7781
Ankle surgery. Close-up of surgical tools being used to dissect tissue from a patients ankle. The tool at right is a bone saw, with retractors being used to keep the surgical incision open

Kirschner wires, artwork C016 / 6994
Kirschner wires. Artwork of a hand holding Kirschner wires, also known as K-wires. The bones of the hand and wrist are also shown

Arm fracture surgery
MODEL RELEASED. Arm fracture surgery. Close-up of a surgeon cutting wires during surgery to internally fix a fracture of the radial head (elbow)

Archduke Karl Franz Josef of Austria with soldiers
Archduke Karl Franz Josef of Austria (1887-1922), future Emperor of Austria (Charles I of Austria, 1916-1918), seen here pinning medals on some of his Austrian troops

Pinned curved spine, X-ray
Pinned curved spine. Coloured X-ray of bones of the spine and pelvis of a 49 year old woman showing two screws (blue) pinning the lower lumbar vertebra (L5) to the sacrum of the pelvis

Pinned ankle fracture, two views, X-ray
Pinned ankle fracture. Coloured X-rays showing two views of a pinned ankle fracture in an elderly woman. The ankle is seen from the side at left, and from the front at right

Pinned kneecap fracture, X-ray
Pinned kneecap fracture. Coloured X-ray of a pin (grey, centre right) in the fractured kneecap (patella) of an adult man. The metal pin is used to hold the broken bone in the correct position

Pinned vertebrae, X-ray
Pinned vertebrae. Coloured X-ray of pins (beige) joining two of the vertebrae (pink) of a 29 year old woman together to immobilise them. Vertebrae are the box-like bones that make up the spine

Temporary ankle immobilisation, X-ray
Temporary ankle immobilisation, coloured profile X-ray. These long pins (white rods) are holding the bone fragments in position until they can be operated on and reset properly

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Pinning: A Captivating Journey through Art, Culture, and History" Embark on a visual odyssey as we explore the captivating world of "pinning. " From the mesmerizing brushstrokes of David Wright's "Arts of Peace" to the adrenaline-fueled intensity captured in "Kitting Up, " this collection will leave you spellbound. Transport yourself to the Pyrenees mountains where a courageous woman force-feeds a goose, symbolizing resilience and determination. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture as you witness the intricate beauty of a Geisha hairstyle viewed from the rear, not once but thrice - an exquisite testament to tradition and elegance. Delve into the depths of medical marvels with X-ray imagery revealing pinned vertebrae, showcasing both fragility and strength. Marvel at George VI's Distinguished Flying Cross, an emblematic tribute to bravery soaring high above political turbulence. Step into Georgia O'Keeffe's artistic realm with her platinum print masterpiece from 1919-21. Lose yourself in its ethereal beauty that transcends time and space. And let us not forget St Patrick's Day in London - experience its vibrant spirit through lithographic artistry that captures Ireland's rich heritage. As we conclude this journey through pinning, remember that luck is always within reach; it only takes pencil strokes and watercolors on paper to manifest your desires. So embrace this diverse tapestry of art forms united by their common thread - pinning - which binds together cultures, histories, dreams, and aspirations.