Rope Collection (page 6)

Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672993 Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Underwater construction site. 19th century (engraving)
672983 Underwater construction site. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo)
8626996 Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo) by Tairraz, Georges I (1868-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps)

Man bound with his mouth padlocked shut (colour litho)
8656686 Man bound with his mouth padlocked shut (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man bound with his mouth padlocked shut)

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Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672995 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving)
863780 Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, being lowered down the pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached)

EF Farrington testing suspension bridge, 1883
2604015 EF Farrington testing suspension bridge, 1883; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, opened 1883: EF Farrington, master mechanic, testing the first span of wire cables)

Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there
2968367 Gulliver held prisoner and tied hand, foot and hair by the people from Lilliput during his voyage there. From Gullivers Travels by Dean Swift

Herr Kristan von Hamle-portrait of the Minnesinger, or medieval German courtly love poet
2902651 Herr Kristan von Hamle-portrait of the Minnesinger, or medieval German courtly love poet; (add.info.: The poet being lifted up to his lady's window, Illustration from the Codex Manesse)

An engraving depicting a man teaching a woman how to swim. He has tied one end of a rope around her waist
5311329 An engraving depicting a man teaching a woman how to swim. He has tied one end of a rope around her waist and the other around a pole which he holds up to keep the swimmer afloat

Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Shows man with a breeches buoy, a rope-based device to rescue people from wrecked ships

British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. A Royal Air Force Caquot kite balloon about to ascend with air mechanics holding the ropes, Gosnay, France, May 2, 1918, during World War I.

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: taming a wild elephant, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: an elephant noosed, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: testing the rope, 1864. Engraving of a photograph '...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Embarking cattle at the port of Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant S. P. Oliver showing '...the mode of putting cattle on shipboard in a port of Madagascar

Northern types, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Northern types, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

'Le Sauteur Imperial' Bourbon Caricature, July 1815 (engraving)
BRO43280 'Le Sauteur Imperial' Bourbon Caricature, July 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bourbon caricature depicting Napoleon being forced to skip while Blucher)

Sortie de route 7
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

The boat II
Joaquin Guerola

Pilferer...
The cat is stealing delicious sausages.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

The place
Joaquin Guerola

The Squeeze of Time
Peter Hammer

Rock Climbing in Squamish
Leonardo Iezzi

Dream World
Jay Satriani

Comando
Hamid Hanjar

Comando 2
Hamid Hanjar

Jigori hunts reindeer III
Marcel Rebro

Jigori hunts reindeer II
Marcel Rebro

Looking up the at a mast and sails of a barquentine cruise ship. Deshaies, Basse Terre Island, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, West Indies

Asia, Nepal, Pokhara. Close-up of door at Jangchub Choeling Buddhist Monastery

Breaking Free
Anja Matko

After the Storm
Emilian Avramescu

Free as the Wind
Kapuschinsky

Control
Ryan Doyle

Light trapper
Francois Casanova

Water Pullers
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

Ice Cliff Climbing-1
Ryu Shin Woo

Ice Cliff Climbing-2
Ryu Shin Woo

Woman at Work I
Tahsin Gun

The sky is a neighborhood
Lior Yaakobi

Sadness can kill quicker than a germ
gNo

Love rescue me!
Samanta Krivec

The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Georges de la Tour
The Penitent St Jerome, Unknown date

U.S.S. Richmond, "stand by to lay aloft", between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown. U.S.S
U.S.S. Richmond, "stand by to lay aloft", between 1890 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, Admiral Sampson's son and "Pitch" the mascot, (1899?). Creator: Unknown. U.S.S
U.S.S. New York, Admiral Sampson's son and "Pitch" the mascot, (1899?)

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"Unraveling the Tales of Rope: From Historic Harbors to Breathtaking Landscapes" The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915): A captivating painting that captures the essence of bell ringers and their trusty ropes, resonating with centuries-old traditions. Craster harbour, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe: As fishing boats sway gently in the harbor, sturdy ropes tie them securely to the docks - a testament to the unbreakable bond between seafarers and their vessels. Ireland, County Cork, Cobh. Harbor view and St. Colmans church: Amidst picturesque coastal scenery lies a bustling harbor where ropes connect ships from distant shores while echoing tales of trade and exploration. The Cutty Sark, an old Tea Clipper, Greenwich London England UK: Step aboard this majestic tea clipper where sailors once maneuvered intricate rigging systems using countless lengths - a testament to human ingenuity on high seas. Harbour Boscastle Cornwall Possibly 1902: In this vintage photograph frozen in time stands a quaint harbor adorned with colorful fishing boats held steadfast by ropes against crashing waves - an enduring symbol of resilience. Cable car Teleferico Do Rancho Camara de Lobos Madeira island Portugal: Ascend above breathtaking landscapes as cable cars glide along robust steel cables suspended high above rugged terrains - showcasing how rope connects us even amidst lofty heights. Waterskiing slalom course: Adrenaline rushes through every fiber as waterskiers navigate sharp turns around buoy markers tied together by taut ropes - a thrilling display of skill and precision on shimmering lakes or roaring rivers. Illustration Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson: Immerse yourself in whimsical illustrations depicting comical contraptions involving ropes that bring laughter while reminding us of the inventive ways we utilize this versatile tool.