Removing Collection

Bessemer converter in Longwy steelworks, France
A Bessemer converter in the Longwy steelworks, France -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron

Removing T Shirt
Smiling brunette, with perfect teeth, begins to remove her t shirt

Edward I removing the Stone of Scone
King Edward I of England removing the legendary " stone of destiny" from Scone in Scotland

Rust treatment. Brush being used to apply a rust removing mix of chemicals to a rusty spanner. Many commercial mixes of chemicals are available to remove rust (iron oxide)

Veet advertisement, 1926
Advertisement for Veet hair removal cream from 1926 - don t let disfiguring growths of superfluous hair destroy your charm and daintiness any longer

Sphere cover - Howard Carter removing treasures, Tutankhamen
Front cover of The Sphere with an illustration depicting Howard Carter removing treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamen at Luxor

Collecting Eggs at Flamborough Head
Collecting seagulls eggs at Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. A traditional practice for farmers whose land adjoined the cliff edge

Laser tattoo removal. Computer artwork of the removal of a skull and crossbones tattoo with a laser. The high-energy beam is focused on the tattoo, leaving surrounding tissue intact

Treating foot corns, satirical artwork

Dentistry, satirical artwork
Dentistry. Satirical artwork titled Without Effort, showing a dentist and his assistant removing a patients tooth in a public display area

Canada - Ojibwa Girl cleaning the catch
The Ojibwa is the largest group of Native American peoples north of Mexico. They are equally divided between the United States and Canada

Howard Carter at the excavation of Tutankhamun
The photograph shows Howard Carter and an Egyptian removing the Typhonic Couch from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Beef Carcasees
Butchers removing intestines from cattle carcasses, part of the Argentinian meat (beef) production process. Date: 1930s

Removing Stone at Mill
Removing the stone at an old water mill at Ewell, Surrey

Electric Rail Dinner
Still another use for electricity: a miniature railway that brings food from the pantry to the table, removing the need for contact with troublesome servants

Venus Chiding Cupid and Removing His Wings; Julia Margaret Cameron, British, born India, 1815 - 1879; Freshwater, England

Bronze statue of a young man removing a thorn from his foot. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by Giacomo
FLO4997279 Bronze statue of a young man removing a thorn from his foot. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino

British soldiers bravely removing boxes of ammunition to avoid enemy fire during the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (litho)
3252912 British soldiers bravely removing boxes of ammunition to avoid enemy fire during the Battle of the Marne, 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. From a collection of unique documentary photographs relating to the Russian Civil War in Siberia

Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Removal of royal symbols from the building of the Triangle partnership, 1917. From a collection of unique documentary photographs relating to the Russian Civil War in Siberia

Moving dirt in trench (France), between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Moving dirt in trench (France), between c1915 and 1918. Men moving dirt in a trench in France during World War I.

La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; du 5 au 11 janvier 1919 a Berlin... 1919. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; du 5 au 11 janvier 1919 a Berlin; enlevement des morts autour du palais de la Marine, 1919

Woman at her Toilet, 1655-1660. Creator: Jan Steen
Woman at her Toilet, 1655-1660

Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630. Creator: Dirck van Delen
Iconoclasm in a Church, 1630

A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century

les premieres operations Italiennes; les "Alpini" renversent le poteau frontiere, 1915
'les premieres operations Italiennes; les "Alpini" renversent le poteau frontiere sur une route du Trentin, 1915

En Alsace et sur la Frontiere, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'En Alsace et sur la Frontiere; Le 7 aout, nos alpins occupent le col du Bonhomme apres un Violent combat. Leur premier soin est d'abattre le poteau frontiere, 1914

Woman removing a glove, 1886. Creator: Jean Paul Sinibaldi
Woman removing a glove, 1886

Saint Jerome and the Lion, c.1509. Creator: Giovanni Battista Palumba
Saint Jerome and the Lion, c.1509

Hu Kalowa Pi-Removes the covering, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu Kalowa Pi-Removes the covering, c1907. Interior of tepee, man kneeling on ground remouving buffalo hide around skull on ground, another male behind altar warming hands by fire

Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653. Behind him, a group of Roundheads arrest a cavalier. Take away that Bauble

Watch Me Walk Away
Hanna Lee Tidd

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) moulting and plucking its own feathers, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. August

A family husking Kola nuts in Nigeria, Africa. The caffeine-containing fruit of the tree is used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Husking of Rice pestle & mortar
Sierra Leone, West Africa - The husking of rice using a pestle and mortar - common traditional domestic scene of food preparation. Date: circa 1910s

Red Army men confiscating church treasures of the Simonov monastery, Moscow, USSR, 1925. The monastery was founded in 1370

Pan and satyr, Pan removing a splinter from a satyrs foot. Roman, after a Greek statuary group of the 3rd century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Undress
Hanna Lee Tidd

Removing clothing and burning it after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2

Removing an unexploded incendiary bomb, ARP training exercise during WW2

Whaling ship, removing the whalebone

Removing items from the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt in 1922

Removing items from tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt

Tastes And Colors You Should Not Discuss
A series of illustrations displaying the use of different colours, a yellow gentleman removing the hat of a man in green with a fishing rod, as he carries away a lady

Canadian Pacific Railway - Minton ceramic dinner plate, believed to be from the RMS Empress of Ireland. The present owner fully restored the plate, removing the corrosion built up when in the water

Remove or Cancel all Old Labels
British Railway's staff information poster, designed by Frank Newbould, c.1950. This poster highlights the importance of removing old labels from packages. Date: circa 1950

Bristol Bloodhound surface to air missile test round carried by a side lifting crane for removing / placing missiles from / on launchers and servicing stands. Date: circa 1962

Prince Henry removing the crown from his father's pillow
Prince Henry (Henry V) removing the crown from his father's pillow (Henry IV). 1413

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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.