Rubber Collection

Gorey Harbour, and Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

Congo / Cartoon / Punch / 1906
King Leopold II, King of the Belgians, crushes the Belgian Congo. In the rubber coils

A Variety of ladies boots 1926
Ladies 1920s boots in willow calf, felt lace, riding, quilted, buttoned, lace-up and rubber. Date: circa 1926

Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA
Greetings postcard from Akron, Ohio, USA, rubber manufacturing center of the world, showing the Goodyear Memorial and a rubber tyre shape containing three scenes (Firestone, Goodrich and Goodyear)

Toy duck floating on water

MG MGB Roadster, 1980, Orange
MG MGB Roadster 1980 Orange

MG MGB Roadster britain

Picture No. 12020840
Meerkat at swimming pool with unicorn inflatable and cool glasses. Digital manipulation Date:

Picture No. 12479265
Swimming pool with inflatable flamingo Swimming Date:

Picture No. 11992894
Emperor Penguin - chick wearing inflatable unicorn rubber ring and Cool sunglasses Date:

Ficus elastica, Indian rubber tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at The Natural History Museum, London

Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf, East London
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, East London, 27 September 1935. This was a typical big Thamesside fire of the sort which the London Fire Brigade has tackled for over

Fishing Waders
Thigh length rubber fishing waders and boots with anti- slip studs on the soles. Date: 1960s

The Micheline - a train on pneumatic tyres
The Micheline - the first train on pneumatic tyres. In commercial use since 1931 - the birth of the Michelin Tyre. This example was run on the L.M.S. Line (Bletchley to Oxford) in 1932

Young woman tapping a rubber tree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, Essex
The Corner Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, which sold tobacco, confectionery and all things for an enjoyable day on the beach

HMS Warrior R31
Royal Navy - HMS Warrior R31, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, in March 1946. (Warrior was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1948 as HMCS Warrior)

Doing Laundry 1940S
A housewife uses a kind of dolly leg with a rubber plunger on the end of it to wash her clothes in a metal tub. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Michelin Tyre Advert
A Michelin Tyre Advertisement, showing the Michelin Man aiding the local workers in rubber collection!

Advertisement for Michelin bicycle tyres. 1916

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927
One piece swimsuits and separate tunics with knickers in a variety of styles in different colours and patterns and also rubber caps with flowers, available at Gorringes, Buckingham Palace Road

Front page, The London Gazette
Front page of a 17th century issue of The London Gazette, described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s

People on a bus, Lincoln to Olympia
People on a bus, travelling from Lincoln to Olympia. The advertisement on the side of the bus reads: Battles, Chemists, a century of public service

Hot Rod
Car Photo Library The Car Photo Library: Hot Rod

Picture No. 11073278
Dog Boxer running playing with toy. Boxer

Rubber Seeds
APP-2602 Rubber - Seeds Hevea brasiliensis Allen Paterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rubber plantation near Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Kids Fly Model Planes
Children fly their model aeroplanes, powered by the unwinding of a rubber band which drives a propeller

Children on Beach 1 of 4
Four children on the beach, wanting to make friends but feeling a bit shy

Picture No. 10909331
Rubber tapping - rubber tree - beside Gunung Leuser (Hevea brasiliensis) Date:

Teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush (b/w photo)
8625922 Teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush)

The use of a magnesium photographic flash light
5307896 The use of a magnesium photographic flash light.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a magnesium photographic flash light devised by attaching a rubber tube to the mouthpiece of a)

Rubber, Gums, Resins and Ivory (colour litho)
8644992 Rubber, Gums, Resins and Ivory (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber, Gums, Resins and Ivory)

Rubber, 3, A crape machine, Ceylon (colour litho)
8659418 Rubber, 3, A crape machine, Ceylon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber, 3, A crape machine, Ceylon)

A steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks
3732422 A steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam driven cultivating machine on rubber caterpillar tracks)

Boudet's microphone, 1882
3479289 Boudet's microphone, 1882; (add.info.: Boudet's microphone: this consisted of a glass tube 3ins long and 0.4 ins in diameter)

Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942, cat 9 (carbon pencil & chalk on paper)
3088065 Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942, cat 9 (carbon pencil & chalk on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 47.6x62.5 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art.

Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (charcoal & coloured chalk on paper)
3088194 Study for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (charcoal & coloured chalk on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 73.5x99 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art.

Hornsby's ten-row seed drill for corn
5307810 Hornsby's ten-row seed drill for corn.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hornsby's ten-row seed drill for corn. This had rubber delivery tubes for slides to regulate the flow of seed)

Rubber wheels for bycicles, Cartoon from Punch 1911 (engraving)
5616660 Rubber wheels for bycicles, Cartoon from Punch 1911 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter
5616602 Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter; (add.info.: Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter, driven by twisted rubber bands. Alphonse Penaud (1850-1880) a French aviation designer and engineer

An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a
5311324 An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a kettle for sterilising

Engraving depicting a diving suit made of strong tanned twill with rubberised collar and cuffs
5308534 Engraving depicting a diving suit made of strong tanned twill with rubberised collar and cuffs, and a tinned copper helmet

Panama rubber tree, Castilla elastica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4992721 Panama rubber tree, Castilla elastica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

A new use for gutta percha, 1850
3359127 A new use for gutta percha, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a new use for gutta percha (rubber) based on assumption that air above the head was less polluted than that near the pavement

Full size drawing for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (charcoal on paper)
3088060 Full size drawing for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (charcoal on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art.

Alphonse Penaud's model helicopter driven by twisted rubber bands
5311855 Alphonse Penaud's model helicopter driven by twisted rubber bands; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alphonse Penaud's model helicopter driven by twisted rubber bands)

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"Rubber: A Versatile Material that Stretches Across Time and Industries" From the blueprint of the Titanic to a cartoon punch in Congo, it has left its mark throughout history. In 1906, it revolutionized the footwear industry with a variety of ladies' boots that combined style and comfort. Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA - the birthplace manufacturing - where this remarkable material has shaped countless industries. Fast forward to 1980, an orange MG MGB Roadster cruises down the road, showcasing how rubber enhances automotive performance. Meanwhile, in Gorey Harbour and Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey's Channel Islands during the swinging 1960s, rubber played a role in capturing memories through photographs. But it's not just about functionality; rubber brings joy too. A toy duck floats happily on water while reminding us of childhood innocence. And speaking of Britain's love for cars, another MG MGB Roadster proudly displays its British heritage. Picture No. 12479265 reveals an enchanting scene featuring Ficus elastica or Indian rubber tree - a testament to nature's gift of this versatile material. Picture No. 12020840 showcases how rubber connects people across borders and cultures as they enjoy its benefits together. Lastly, Picture No. 11992894 captures moments frozen in time - individuals relying on everyday objects made possible by this extraordinary substance called "rubber. " whether it be engineering marvels like the Titanic or everyday items we take for granted today; from fashion-forward boots to iconic automobiles; from picturesque landscapes to cherished childhood toys – all owe their existence partly to one thing.