Removing Collection (page 8)

Caricature of Prince Leopold in Parliament
Caricature of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), youngest son of Queen Victoria -- The Royal Hat-Trick. A comment on a parliamentary debate about granting more money to Prince Leopold

21st Lancers removing a stone from a horses shoe. Date: Early C20

Bessemer converter in a steelworks
A Bessemer converter in a steelworks -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron, removing impurities by oxidation by blowing air through the molten iron

Little girl in pink on a circular Christmas card, sitting on grass and taking off her socks. Date: circa 1890s

Comic scene in restaurant, Nagasaki, Japan
Comic scene in a traditional Japanese restaurant, Nagasaki, Japan, with westerners removing their shoes. Date: circa 1910

Land League Office name plate removed, 1881
Removing the name plate from the Irish National Land League Office at 39 Sackville Street, Dublin, by order of the government. Date: 1881

A contractors Locomotive, removing cleared earth and rubble from the site of a new stretch of railway track. Date: circa 1904

The Seven Good Deeds of Bonzo (Friday) -- he removes an infernal machine (a leaking hot water bottle) from the bed. Date: 1923

With the British navy off the Dardanelles, WW1
With the British navy off the Dardanelles during the First World War. Top: HMS Agamemnon and the arrival of a big transport. Middle: a British battleship under fire from enemy shrapnel

French soldiers removing wine for safe keeping, WW1
French soldiers removing wine from cellars in Amiens for safe keeping on the British Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Gallant pretense
Spider in the Evening Hope! A man tries to make an impression on a woman, by removing a spider. Date: 18th Century

Silhouette Calendar -- May
Silhouette Calendar -- Ne er cast a clout till May be out. Showing a little girl unwisely taking off her jacket on a mild May day. Date: 20th century

Rasping a Hoof
A farrier removing an old horseshoe. Date: 1960s

Architectural Detail Herm Figure Placing Removing
Artokoloro

Women Preparing Sashimi Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) exiting nest cavity, Illinois

Picture No. 11806780
European Roller removing starling egg from its nest Castilla La Mancha Spain. Date:

Fruit press
illustration of fruit press

Black and white illustration of hands removing leaves and bracts from Moluccella stem (preserving flowers)

CIVIL RIGHTS PROTEST, 1965. Police removing civil rights activists from their sit-in inside the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 15 March 1965

Rake
Antique illustration of a rake

Cider Press, vintage engraving
Old engraved illustration of a Cider Press, juicer

Quartz stamp mill (or stamp battery or stamping mill) is a type of mill machine that crushes material

Gold mine, overground site with buildings and rubble heaps, underground cross section

Diagram showing removal of affected head of a femur bone

Illustration of two 19th Century children using hammers to remove fossils from rock

Digital illustration using chisel to remove old putty from window frame

Digital illustration showing prised off planted moulding below balusters

Digital Illustration showing how to use scraper to remove excess paint from window

Digital Illustration showing how to remove weatherboard using a crowbar resting on protective offcut

Digital illustration of using flat edge screwdriver to prise out spacer between balusters

Digital illustration showing how to prise off planted moulding between balusters using flat-head screwdriver

Digital illustration of jackup oil rig designed to extract oil from shallow water

Man using club hammer and chisel to remove marble tile from floor, close-up

Black and white illustration of scrubbing mould from greenhouse window frame using water spray and b

Illustration showing how to deglaze meat juices by pouring wine into roasting pan

Black and white illustration of storing gateau slices in pieces separated by waxproof paper

Black and white illustration of removing candle wax from tablecloth using warm iron and kitchen pape

Black and white illustration of stringing celery using vegetable peeler

Illustration of using large spoon to remove avocado flesh from skin

Illustration of removing nail using claw hammer

Illustration of man salting road cleared by yellow snowplough

Black and white illustration of a wine rack made from plastic drain pipes and ropes, hand seen removing a bottle

Cross section illustration of extracting aluminium from bauxite using Bayer process and electrolysis

Sequence of illustrations of unloading crane removing cargo containers from truck

Black and white illustration of using knife to remove centre of cake

Black and white illustration of removing burnt food from electric hob using damp tea towel

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From ancient treasures to modern nuisances, the art is an age-old practice. In Longwy steelworks, France, the Bessemer converter revolutionized the industry by efficiently removing impurities from molten iron. Similarly, Edward I made history when he symbolically removed the Stone of Scone from Scotland's coronation site. But removal isn't limited to grand gestures alone. From rust treatment to peeling off a T-shirt after a long day, we constantly seek ways to rid ourselves of unwanted elements. Even in medical procedures like draining testicle growths or treating foot corns, removal plays a vital role in restoring health and comfort. Over time, our methods have evolved. Back in 1926, Veet introduced their revolutionary hair removal cream through an iconic advertisement that promised smoothness without hassle. And for those seeking a fresh start on their skin canvas, laser tattoo removal offers a chance to remove past regrets and embrace new beginnings. Not all forms of removal are physical; some take shape as satirical artwork critiquing societal norms. Dentistry and foot corn treatments become subjects for humorous illustrations that poke fun at our fears and anxieties. In archaeology too, removing is essential for unearthing hidden wonders like Howard Carter did while delicately lifting the sphere cover to reveal Tutankhamen's treasures. And even nature enthusiasts partake in this act – collecting eggs at Flamborough Head showcases how humans interact with wildlife while respecting boundaries. Whether it's uncovering historical artifacts or simply shedding layers physically or metaphorically – removing remains an integral part of human existence.