Smothering Collection

The heroic mothers, a woman who burns herself and dies to save her two children from the fire (colour litho)
2815113 The heroic mothers, a woman who burns herself and dies to save her two children from the fire (colour litho) by Beltrame

WW2 - Returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home
" Let us Strive without failing in faith or in duty" - Winston Churchill Encirclement ! A returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home by his wife and small son. Date: 1944

Smothering burning clothes with blanket
Smothering burning clothes with a blanket -- a fire safety officer instructs a woman in the use of a blanket to smother the burning clothing of a child (dummy)

Fighting oil fires by G. H. Davis
Fighting oil fires: smothering flames with a blanket of foam. Precautions against fire at oil reservoirs, and methods of extinguishing. Date: 1929

Picture No. 10848881
Lion - Lioness attacking wildebeest smothering prey (Panthera leo) Date:

Smothering burning clothes with blanket
Smothering burning clothes with a blanket -- a fire safety officer instructs a woman in the use of a blanket to smother the burning clothing of a child (dummy)

Aceol flatworms (Wamiona sp.) on mushroom coral (family Fungiidae). The flatworms are orange and the coral is white. Flatworms are found in marine, freshwater and damp terrestrial environments

Pre-1997 UK CO2 fire extinguisher
Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. Pressurized canister containing liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) for extinguishing a fire. Since 1997, UK CO2 extinguishers are red with a black label

Liquid nitrogen fire appliance controls
Fire fighting. Control valves of a liquid nitrogen fire fighting vehicle. Called the AGT-4000, this is intended for fires in contained areas

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"Unveiling the Dark Art of Smothering: From Tragedy to Heroism" In a desperate act, a person extinguishes smoldering flames by smothering burning clothes with a blanket. An eerie historical scene unfolds as the infamous murder of the Princes in the Tower is depicted, showing their tragic fate through smothering. The chilling engraving portrays Tyrrel and his accomplices carrying out Richard III's order to smother Edward V and the Duke of York in the Tower. A captivating engraving from "A Travers Madagascar" captures an intense moment where danger lurks, hinting at potential suffocation or suppression. Delving into history, an intriguing lithograph showcases "The National and Domestic History of England, " shedding light on the murder of Princes Edward and Richard through possible suffocation methods. Attributed to Hildebrand and engraved by A. H. Payne, another lithograph depicts a haunting scene portraying the murder of innocent princes within London's Tower walls. Amidst tragedy, we witness heroic mothers sacrificing themselves for their children's safety – one woman selflessly burns herself to save her two children from fire's deadly embrace. A heartwarming image captures a soldier returning home after World War II, receiving an overwhelming welcome that smothers him with love and gratitude for his service. Glimpses into wartime struggles reveal brave firefighters fighting oil fires relentlessly – battling against engulfing flames threatening to smother all hope in their path. Cecil Aldin's evocative illustration paints a vivid picture where emotions run high; it hints at moments when passion can either ignite like wildfire or be stifled entirely under layers of deceit and manipulation. Othello’s tragic climax is etched forever in plate 13: "He smothers her.