Rubber Collection (page 4)

Alexandra of Denmark (consort to Edward VII) in Copenhagen, playing quiet rubber (card game) with her two sisters, Maria Feodorovna, Princess Thyra of Denmark and father Christian IX

CEGB linesmen doing maintenance work, Kent
CEGB (Central Electricity Generating Board) linesmen doing routine maintenance work on the Supergrid transmission line between Northfleet and Canterbury, 24 July 1961

New fabric that stretches three ways Vita-Flex was made of an exclusive process in which pure rubber was interwoven with fine cotton backing. Date: 1939

Men and women's rubber heel tips that were easily fixed to the shoe. Date: 1904

John Miller campaigning against Dunlop closures
John Miller, British journalist and author, with others, campaigning against closures and redundancies at the Dunlop works in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Date: circa 1982

Preparing Caoutchouc, a natural rubber produced in Amazon region. From the beginning of the second half of the 19th century, rubber was desirable commodity, valued at a high price

Michelin man. (illustration, circa 1930)
5975666 Michelin man. (illustration, circa 1930) by Rossillon, Marius (O'Galop) (1867-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. France)

Michelin Bibendum. (engraving, circa 1930)
5975383 Michelin Bibendum. (engraving, circa 1930) by Rossillon, Marius (O'Galop) (1867-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Automotive. Pneux and the Michelin bibendum)

India rubber tree, elastic resin tree, Siphonia elastica
5856742 India rubber tree, elastic resin tree, Siphonia elastica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Flowers and leaves of the India rubber tree, elastic resin tree, Hevea brasiliensis)

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Sailor at the Naval Air Base wears the new type protective clothing... Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942
Sailor at the Naval Air Base wears the new type protective clothing and gas mask designed for use in chemical warfare, Corpus Christi, Texas. These uniforms are lighter than the old type

This sheet of synthetic rubber coming off the rolling mill... B.F. Goodrich Co. Akron, Ohio, 1941
This sheet of synthetic rubber coming off the rolling mill at the plant is now ready for drying, B.F. Goodrich Co. Akron, Ohio

Nursery appliances (engraving)
6005611 Nursery appliances (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursery appliances)

f1, formula 1, formula one, gp, rubber, Action, priority, marbles
Silverstone, Northamptonshire, UK. Friday 14 July 2017. Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren MCL32 Honda, leads Fernando Alonso, McLaren MCL32 Honda. The pair strike sparks and throw up rubber marbles

Michelin Bibendum. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975934 Michelin Bibendum. (Illustration, circa 1930) by Rossillon, Marius (O Galop) (1867-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Automotive. Inflate your tires properly twice a month)

Mother and two children on the road, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mother and two children on the road. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California. [Note Coca-Cola bottle with rubber teat]

Pneus Pirelli Advertisment, 1916 (colour litho)
2967472 Pneus Pirelli Advertisment, 1916 (colour litho) by Codognato, Plinio (1878-1940); Fototeca Gilardi; Italian, out of copyright

The Worlds Commodities, 6 Wine, Currants and Raisins and Rubber (colour litho)
7169516 The Worlds Commodities, 6 Wine, Currants and Raisins and Rubber (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Commodities, 6 Wine)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caoutchouc (arbre a); India-rubber tree; Cautschukbaum (engraving)
7195173 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caoutchouc (arbre a); India-rubber tree; Cautschukbaum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods

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Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Surgical mask drifting in the ocean along with other plastic waste. Note Yellow Pygmy Goby, Lubricogobius exiguus, (about 2cm size) hiding inside the mask folds

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves, and other protective equipment

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets, in the seas and among wildlife

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Used surgical mask used adrift at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Concept image depicting the ocean pollution by plastic gloves and masks related with coronavirus disease. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves

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Hawksbill Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods.Single-use masks

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Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods

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Transparent plastic glove drifting in the ocean. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Used masks and surgical gloves at the waters edge in an estuary. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Used masks and surgical gloves at the waters edge in an estuary. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves, and other protective equipment

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Mask and surgical gloves on top of urban sewer grid. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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Mask and surgical gloves on top of urban sewer grid. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

Inflatable Station Concept, 1961. Creator: NASA
Inflatable Station Concept, 1961. Unlike many other early space station concepts, this design actually made it out of the concept phase and into production, though no models were ever flown

Camera, Stereo 35mm, Lunar Surface, Apollo, 1970s. Creator: Kodak
This Eastman Kodak 35mm camera is the same as the ones used to take pairs of close-up photographs of the lunar surface. When the cameras base was placed on the Moons surface

Model, Static, Wright C, 1953. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell
Model, Static, Wright C, 1953. Wood and tissue exhibit model of a 1912 Wright C biplane, in overall silver paint scheme. 1/16 Scale

Model, Static, Wright "R", ca. 1940. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell
Model, Static, Wright " R", ca. 1940. Wood display model of the Wright R biplane aircraft, designed in 1910, in overall silver color scheme. 1/16 scale

Packard DR-980, Radial 9 Engine, ca. 1930. Creator: Packard Motor Car Company
This diesel engine was designed and built under the direction of the Packard Companys Chief Aeronautical Engineer, L. M. Woolson

Sopwith F. 1 Camel, ca. 1917. Creator: Sopwith Aviation Company
Single engine, single-seat, WWI biplane fighter, with 130 HP Clerget 9B rotary engine. The Sopwith Camel is among the most significant and famous of all WWI aircraft

Teledyne Continental Motors Voyager-200 Horizontally-opposed Engine, 1987
In 1930, Continental began development of air-cooled horizontally opposed engines for low-powered aircraft. For example, the Continental A-40 made the classic Piper Cub possible

First base used in Inaugural Civil Rights Game, 2006; used 2007. Creator: Unknown
Square first base marker used in the 2007 inaugural Major League Baseball Civil Rights game held at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee

The worlds sources of supply, tobacco, rubber and silk (colour litho)
3648962 The worlds sources of supply, tobacco, rubber and silk (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The worlds sources of supply, tobacco)

India-rubber (colour litho)
3648664 India-rubber (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India-rubber. Illustration for Atlas of the Worlds Commerce compiled from the latest official)

Engraving depicting a female tennis player in discomfort because of her new rubber shoes
5308623 Engraving depicting a female tennis player in discomfort because of her new rubber shoes by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

British women factory workers manufacturing self-inflating rubber dinghies, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo)
6015168 British women factory workers manufacturing self-inflating rubber dinghies, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo) by English Photographer

Common forms of syringe (litho)
6013439 Common forms of syringe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common forms of syringe)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

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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.