Protective Collection (page 2)

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:

Porcupine-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Porcupine-Cheyenne, c1910. Porcupine, a Cheyenne man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, wearing a wreath of cottonwood leaves on his head

Gilyaks from Langer ulus, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Gilyaks from Langer ulus, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin. The merchant V. P

Gilaki around the Bay of De-Kastri, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Gilaki around the Bay of De-Kastri, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin

A baby giraffe sheltering underneath its mother

A man and his horse in the snow Antarctic Circle. Date of Photograph:1910

Man with diving suit to protect him from fire America South America. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Interior of a shop specialized in travel and protective wear. Various models of rain jackets on mannequins can be seen in the foreground. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Two actors in stage costume, dressed as cavaliers, simulate a scene from the opera Francesca da Rimini. Date of Photograph:1901

Womens shingle cap 1929
Shingle cap, made of crocheted silk, with a choice of colours. Date: 1929

BMX Racing in The Midlands. June 1985. BMX racing is a type of off-road bicycle racing. The format of BMX was derived from motocross racing

A woman in Liverpool city centre watching the solar eclipse through a bottle. 11th August 1999

A group of workmen in Liverpool city centre watching the solar eclipse. 11th August 1999

Musk ox with young calf

Majas on a Balcony, ca. 1800-1810. Creator: Francisco Goya
Majas on a Balcony, ca. 1800-1810

African elephant charging (Loxodonta africana) female with young calf, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Leopard with kill, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Female Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) and her two cubs on the lookout, Kenya, Narok County, Mara Triangle

Russian soldier in gas mask, eastern front, Russia, WW1
Russian soldier in a rubber gas mask on the eastern front, Russia, during the First World War. The man breathes through a hole in the top of the tin which is filled with charcoal and chemicals

Dog Ears (German Shepherd)
Hanna Lee Tidd

Dog Ears (German Shepherd)
Hanna Lee Tidd

Painting Linoleum - Smartly dressed housewife applying a protective coating onto a linoleum-covered kitchen floor while her children look on. Date: 1923

Defensive Woman
A sketch study of a young woman standing with a defensive posture, as she shields her face with protective arms, her hands clenched. Date: circa 1901

History of Africa. The Congo. Indigenous armed for warfare
History of Africa. 19th century. Indigenous armed for warfare. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Lifebuoy Soap Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lifebuoy soap, a cleansing safeguard against contagious diseases

Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover
Cunard Line, Isle of Man Post Office QE2 Farewell Season Celebration. Limited edition 156 of 189 QE2 Farewell Season Celebration large 14.5 x 14 inches album in slip case cover

Jizo statues, Sai No Kawara Park, Hakone, Japan
Jizo statues at Sainokawara (Sai No Kawara) Park, Hakone, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Womens ARP Suit, designed by Harrods
Model wearing Womens Air Raid Precaution suit, designed by Harrods. Captioned, This natty and becoming A.R.P. suit designed by Harrods is zipped up the front

Timucua Indian tribe
History of the United States. 16th century French expedition. Florida. Timucua Indian tribe. Traditional architecture of the indigenous villages, with the installation of a defensive palisade

Italian Sallet. School of Missaglia. Ca. 1500
Italian Sallet. Venetian or Milanese (School of Missaglia). Ca.1500. Armoury. Grandmaster Palace. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Anime armour. Hungarian type. Italian, ca. 1580. Back
Anime, articulated armour. Hungarian type. Italian, ca.1580. Back. Armoury. Grandmaster Palace. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Cuirassier Armour. 17th century. Grandmaster Palace. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Egyptian wooden sarcophagus
Inner wooden coffin of Henutmehyt, covered in gold leaf. Decorated with representations of different deities as a winged goddess Nut, the boat of the Sun god and other protective deities

Lady motorist wearing a quilted full length protective motor-coat against the bad weather designed by Dunhill. Date: 1907

Magic Flute Liebig Music Opera Mozart Die Zauberflote
magic, flute, liebig, music, opera, mozart, die, zauberflote, first, performed, 1791, act, scene, 26, led, protective, tamino, pamina, pass, unscathed, ordeals, fire, water, history, historical

WOTAN ENCIRCLES ROCK
Act Three : Loge encircles the rock on which Brunnhilde is sleeping with a protective fire which only a true hero can penetrate (Siegfried will manage it, of course)

MR M, DEATH RAY INVENTOR
Grindell Matthews, the inventor of a death ray which will destroy aircraft or explode munitions depots at a distance Date: 1924

Sisterly Help (pencil on paper)
5913363 Sisterly Help (pencil on paper) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: sketch of a young girl holding a lamb in her arms)

Arc welding (colour litho)
5207587 Arc welding (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arc welding)

Nuna Spoon, from Burkina Faso (ivory)
HSC193967 Nuna Spoon, from Burkina Faso (ivory) by African School; height:20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: handle represents supernatural being able to protect against poisoning;)

17th century Iron Hat with nose protection, worn by Charles I, from The British Army: Its Origins
619327 17th century Iron Hat with nose protection, worn by Charles I, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

A brigandine jacket dating from A. D. 1560, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619325 A brigandine jacket dating from A.D. 1560, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Helmet c. 1350, similar to that of the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral but with the Piece de Renfort on the left
619315 Helmet c. 1350, similar to that of the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral but with the Piece de Renfort on the left side, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment

A pike man of the Cromwellian period. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619353 A pike man of the Cromwellian period. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School

The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808821 The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

A sabaton or solleret, dating from A. D. 1400. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619319 A sabaton or solleret, dating from A.D. 1400. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Examples of plate and chain armour dating from A. D. 1250, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619318 Examples of plate and chain armour dating from A.D. 1250, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

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"Guardians of the Ages: A Glimpse into Protective Forces" The enigmatic Plague Doctor, a symbol of protection during the 17th century, donned his beaked mask to shield against the deadly disease that ravaged Europe. In the serene Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter mother cradles her young pup with unwavering care, showcasing nature's instinctive protective bond. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the essence of maternal protection and love in an exquisite 1888 artwork. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, revered polar explorer, braved treacherous icy terrains to safeguard his crew during their ill-fated Antarctic expedition - epitomizing courage and guardianship. The mysterious figure known as The Kitchen-God stands watchfully in a 1922 creation by an unknown artist - believed to protect households from harm and ensure prosperity. As waves crash against its sturdy structure, the Netherlands' flood barrier shields communities from devastating floods; engineering marvels standing tall for collective safety. Delicate yet resilient diatoms under electron microscopy reveal intricate patterns that serve as natural armor for these microscopic organisms - nature's ingenious self-protection mechanism. A captivating Netsuke sculpture depicts a demon queller guarding against malevolent forces; crafted during Japan's Meiji Period as talismans offering spiritual protection. Floating effortlessly on tranquil Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter rests serenely while relying on its thick fur coat for insulation and defense against cold elements. X-ray artwork unveils skeletal structures beneath our skin - reminding us how our bodies are protected by this hidden fortress of bones throughout our lives. Firefighters embody bravery and selflessness as they battle raging infernos to protect lives and property from devastation caused by merciless flames.