Supports Collection

Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens, Greece
The Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis at Athens, Greece Date: circa 1930s

Queen Victoria and Munshi Abdul Karim, 1900
Queen Victoria, Empress of India, listening to a despatch describing the elation of the troops at the services they had rendered to the Queen. Her Indian servant, Munshi Abdul Karim, supports her

Childbirth in 1513
A midwife discreetly helps to deliver a child, while a friend supports the mother who is seated upright

Sputnik 1 launch. Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite, being launched by an R-7 Semyorka rocket from Tyuratam military range (now Baikonur Cosmodrome), Kazakhstan, on 4 October 1957

Kyoto, Japan - Maruyama Park - Cherry Blossom
Japan - Cherry Blossoms in Maruyama Park, Kyoto. The parks star attraction is a weeping cherry tree (shidarezakura), supported by a multitude of props. Date: circa 1910s

Venice building foundations, artwork C016 / 7703
Venice building foundations. Computer artwork showing the foundations of a typical building in Venice, Italy. Venice is built on the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline

M. C. C. Cricket tour in Australia
Fingleton batting for New South Wales, hit by a rising ball from Voce. Bradman supports him; the Nawab of Pataudi is picking up his bat, while Ames and Jardine are walking across

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder
526833 Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

Cutaway of hillside showing tunnels and supports, 1876
1575246 Cutaway of hillside showing tunnels and supports, 1876; (add.info.: Cutaway of hillside showing tunnels and supports, shaft, and miners engaged in various activities)

Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother
527516 Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother from behind

School in center of the mechanized plantation area of the Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
School in center of the mechanized plantation area of the Mississippi Delta

Miniature Painting on Paper Indian Classical Musical Instrument Mridangam
3609949 Miniature Painting on Paper Indian Classical Musical Instrument Mridangam by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Indian Classical Musical Instrument Sitar
3609947 Miniature Painting on Paper, Indian Classical Musical Instrument Sitar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

David Corbett and his wife Jeanne with Pickles the dog, pictured at Assessors, Toplis and Harding, Finsbury Circus, to stake their claim for the reward for the finding by Pickles of the World Cup

Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Travel Building. 1933

Launching of a Dhow - Aden Maalla Village, Yemen Date: 1910s

Fitting roof supports in a coal mine Date: circa 1900s

Coal Mining fitting roof supports early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

RMS Olympic cast iron table base
RMS OLYMPIC: Rare cast iron Second-Class table base, fluted central column with lion's head supports. 24ins

Modernist House, Hampstead
A photograph of a modernist house at Hampstead, designed in 1936 by architect Edwin Maxwell Fry, built in reinforced concrete frame and panel walls

The Saloon, Blenheim Palace
A painting which showcases the grand interior of the saloon in Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and a gift to John Churchill

Ocean Liners - oak open arm dining chair. House flag on top rail, drop in seat. The whole on turned supports and stretchers. Date: early 20th century

An inside view of a covered slip, with overhead travelling cranes at the Germania yard at Kiel, Germany. The ship being built is Battleship L'. Date: 1902

Barn at West Hoathly, Sussex, 1918 (pencil)
2651386 Barn at West Hoathly, Sussex, 1918 (pencil) by Knights, Winifred (1899-1947); 15.2x26 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Iron Porch Support, c. 1936. Creator: Ernest A Towers Jr
Iron Porch Support, c. 1936

Iron Porch Supports, c. 1936. Creator: John R. Towers
Iron Porch Supports, c. 1936

Pair of Firedogs Representing Venus and Mars, Paris, c. 1769

Basin with Figural Feet (Lu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (771-222 B.C.), 5th/4th century B.C

Basin, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 9th / 7th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Basin, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 9th/7th century B.C

Methode par section divisee, Achevement du ciel de l excavation (engraving)
3645189 Methode par section divisee, Achevement du ciel de l excavation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methode par section divisee)

The Coronation Decorations of Westminster Bridge, British Sovereigns modelled by South Kensington Students (engraving)
1629699 The Coronation Decorations of Westminster Bridge, British Sovereigns modelled by South Kensington Students (engraving) by Forestier

Canterbury Cathedral Crypt supports, September 1939
Photograph of the 843-year-old crypt of Canterbury Cathedral in which the apex of the vaulting has been supported with a series of wooden beams as a precaution against potential air raid damage

Straightening of the walls at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving)
3624840 Straightening of the walls at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Methode par grande section, Achevement de l excavation et construction des pieds-droits qui doivent supporter la voute
3645187 Methode par grande section, Achevement de l excavation et construction des pieds-droits qui doivent supporter la voute (engraving) by French School

Methode par grande section, Construction de la voute (engraving)
3645185 Methode par grande section, Construction de la voute (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methode par grande section, Construction de la voute)

A miraculous rescue in the wood mines of Castelnuovo (Arezzo) (colour litho)
2808984 A miraculous rescue in the wood mines of Castelnuovo (Arezzo) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)
1599404 With Buller to Ladysmith (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, the Attack on the Vaal Krantz Range)

Panoramic View of the Battle on 21 October 1899, the Infantry attacking the Boer Position on the Heights at Elands
1043479 Panoramic View of the Battle on 21 October 1899, the Infantry attacking the Boer Position on the Heights at Elands Laagte (engraving) by Nash

A Dumb Messenger, a Riderless Horse galloping back to the Supports (litho)
1605373 A Dumb Messenger, a Riderless Horse galloping back to the Supports (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dumb Messenger)

Methode par section divisee, Construction de la voute (engraving)
3645190 Methode par section divisee, Construction de la voute (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methode par section divisee, Construction de la voute)

Percement d un tunnel, methode par section divisee, Ouverture des galeries auxiliaires et construction des pieds-droits
3645188 Percement d un tunnel, methode par section divisee, Ouverture des galeries auxiliaires et construction des pieds-droits (engraving) by French School

Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)
2811956 Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The New Picture Book being Pictorial Lessons on Form)

While an enemy attack is outlined, reinforcements rush from shelters and run to take their places in the trenches
2808558 While an enemy attack is outlined, reinforcements rush from shelters and run to take their places in the trenches (colour litho) by Beltrame

The first architect (chromolitho)
973958 The first architect (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first architect)

A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel (engraving)
1056326 A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Whitechapel)

Percement d un tunnel, methode par grande section, Agrandissement de la galerie primitive (engraving)
3645183 Percement d un tunnel, methode par grande section, Agrandissement de la galerie primitive (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percement d un tunnel)

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"Supports: A Journey Through Time and Space" In 1900, Queen Victoria found support in her friendship with Munshi Abdul Karim, a trusted confidant who brought comfort during her later years. The year was 1513 when childbirth became less daunting with the advent of new techniques and supportive midwives by women's sides. As Sputnik 1 launched into space, it marked a significant milestone for humanity's scientific progress and the collective support behind groundbreaking achievements. Kyoto's Maruyama Park witnessed nature's delicate supports as cherry blossoms adorned the trees, captivating visitors with their ephemeral beauty. Venice stands tall on its foundations supported by centuries-old craftsmanship showcased in artwork C016 / 7703, reminding us of the enduring power of skilled artisans. During an M. C. C Cricket tour in Australia, players relied on each other's unwavering support to face challenges head-on and achieve victory together. A team of carpenters diligently worked together to create a sturdy cart that would serve as reliable transportation - showcasing how collaboration leads to success. Deep within coal mines early in the 1900s, fitting roof supports became crucial for miners' safety as they braved challenging conditions underground. The RMS Olympic boasted cast iron table bases that provided stability amidst turbulent seas - symbolizing how even grand structures require strong foundations for support. Modernist House in Hampstead exemplifies architectural innovation where clean lines and functional design provide residents with both physical and emotional support. Within Blenheim Palace's opulent Saloon room, lavish furnishings offer guests a sense of comfort while surrounded by exquisite beauty - highlighting how luxurious environments can provide psychological support too. In various forms throughout history – be it personal relationships or structural elements – they have played an integral role in shaping our world.