Chain Collection (page 84)

Nuclear fission, computer artwork

Silent Film Still: Orgy

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, 1913. A damsel in serious distress. Oil over a still from an American silent movie of 1913

PROMETHEUS BOUND. Oil by Peter Paul Rubens, 1611-1612

Duomo Square, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Schlovuplatz and Palace, Saarbrucken, Saarland, Germany, Europe

WILLIAM BARCLAY MASTERSON (1856-1921). Known as Bat. American peace officer and sportswriter

COMIC STRIP: SPENCER SPOOK. First page of the comic strip, Spencer Spook, from the October 1948 issue of Giggle Comics

Advert for Ciros restaurant chain, 1930
Advert for Ciros restaurant chain (Paris, Deauville, London, Monte Carlo), 1930 Date: 1930

Music cover for The Queen and Prince Alberts Polka, by Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860). Victoria and Albert are depicted early in their marriage, turned towards the viewer as they dance the polka

Print room at Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, London
Printing presses operated by workmen churn out copies of Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, one of the first mass market newspapers, with copies then bundled for despatch on a trolley

Sir Charles Wakefield at National Childrens Home, London
State visit by Alderman Sir Charles Wakefield (1859-1941) and other City of London dignitaries to the London Branch of the National Childrens Homes (NCH), Bonner Road, Bethnal Green, East London

Young Victorian woman sitting on a chaise longue
A young Victorian woman poses for her photograph in the studio, sitting on an ornate chaise longue. She is wearing a dress with a high collar, and buttons at the front

Three Victorian men with four assorted dogs, in an outdoor rural setting. One man wears a top hat, one wears a bowler, and the third wears a cap

Young Victorian couple in an outdoor setting
A young Victorian couple pose for their photograph in an outdoor setting. They are wearing their best clothes, perhaps attending a wedding

Victorian woman in velvet dress with long chain
A Victorian woman in a velvet dress, with a long chain round her neck, possibly with a cross on the end. Seen here in a studio photograph, standing next to an ornate table

Two Victorian sisters and their brother in studio setting
Two Victorian sisters and their young brother pose in the photographers studio. They are all looking rather glum, or bored

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Courting man - frog
He would a-wooing go. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a rotund man, from a frog. Middle aged

Gipsy boy with his horse
A gipsy boy with his horse, which he is holding by a chain round its neck

Edwardian mother and four children
An Edwardian mother and her four children pose for their photo in the photographers studio. The three girls are dressed in identical smock dresses

Middle aged man with potted palm, Mid Wales
A middle aged man poses in the photographers studio, Mid Wales, with a potted palm on a table

Young man with book and table, Mid Wales
A young man poses in the photographers studio, Mid Wales, with a book on a table on the left, and a carved chair on the right. There is a painted backdrop behind him of a lake and mountains

Pastors wife in studio photo, Mid Wales
A rather sad-looking pastors wife poses for her photo in the photographers studio, Mid Wales. She wears a cross on a chain round her neck, and wears a dark dress with a white dog collar at the neck

Middle aged man in studio photo, Mid Wales
A middle aged man poses in the photographers studio, Mid Wales. He has a pointed beard, and wears a three-piece suit, with a spotty tie and wing collar

Young man in a garden, Mid Wales
A smartly dressed young man poses for his photo in a garden, Mid Wales. He is wearing a light-coloured matching jacket and waistcoat, with round collar and tie

Dapper young man in a garden, Mid Wales
A dapper young man sitting on a folding steel chair in a garden, Mid Wales. He is wearing a three-piece suit with a flower in his buttonhole, and a flat cap

Woman in profile, standing at a gate, Mid Wales
A woman in profile, standing at a gate, Mid Wales, with a thoughtful expression on her face. A patterned blanket or shawl is draped over the top of the gate

Middle aged man with spaniel, Mid Wales
A middle aged man sits on a large felled tree trunk in a country house garden somewhere in Mid Wales, with a spaniel at his side

Middle aged man with spaniel puppy, Mid Wales
A middle aged man poses in the photographers studio, Mid Wales, with a spaniel puppy on a chain. There is a stone bench behind him, and a painted backdrop of a lake and mountains

Metropolitan Police helmet
A Metropolitan Police helmet

Groom with stallion, Mid Wales
A groom with a magnificent stallion in a cobbled area in front of stable doors, probably somewhere in Mid Wales

Father and son in a garden, Mid Wales
A father and son pose for their photograph in a garden, probably in the Mid Wales area. They are wearing very similar three-piece suits

Laburnum and Copper Beech
A Laburnum (Golden Chain) tree of the Fabaceae family, seen here in full flower (bright yellow), with a Copper Beech or Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea) of the Fagaceae family in the background

Young man standing by a gate
A young Edwardian man in a smart suit and flat cap, standing by a gate. He has a watch chain across his waistcoat and a flower in his buttonhole

Workman with tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A workman pushing a tram loaded with large slabs of slate, at the Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Workman with slate quarry tram, North Wales
A workman with a slate quarry tram, somewhere in North Wales. This small tram can carry half a ton of raw slate, and one man can operate it

Lowering a tram, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
Lowering a tram full of slate onto the rails at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. From here the slate will be transported to the dressing sheds

Blondin system, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of the Blondin high wire and truck at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Slate tram, Dinorwig Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of a slate tram and part of the main buildings at Dinorwig (or Dinorwic) Slate Quarry, near Llanberis, North Wales

Shaft inspection, Glyn Pits, Pontypool, South Wales
A shaft inspection taking place at Glyn Pits, Pontypool, South Wales

Chain room, Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
The chain room at Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. The walls are lined with chains and handcuffs. A prison inmate is at work

Boy pushing coal wagon in mine at Halifax, Yorkshire
A boy with a belt and chain around his waist pushes a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire

Boy dragging coal wagon with belt and chain in mine
A boy with a belt and chain around his waist drags a heavy coal truck along a low underground passage in a mine at Halifax, Yorkshire

Colourful but shabby gipsy caravan
A colourful but shabby gipsy caravan, with a guard dog chained to it. In the background some washing is drying on a hedge

Blacksmith in his forge, working on a horseshoe
A young blacksmith in his forge, working on a horseshoe, at the Black Country Museum, Birmingham, West Midlands

Bull with ring and chain
A rather sad looking bull with a ring in its nose and a chain round its head

Dr Thomas John Barnardo
Portrait of Dr Thomas John Barnardo (1845-1905). In 1867, Barnardo set up a Ragged School for poor children in Londons East End, followed in 1870 by a home for boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Hull Poor Law Guardians
A Board of Guardians was elected annually by the ratepayers of Hull, Yorkshire, to administer poor relief in the city. This group portrait of the 1912 Board - all men - was taken in front of the main

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"Unbreakable links: The fascinating world of chains" From the awe-inspiring engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn, chains have played a significant role throughout history. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, stands proudly before the launching chains of his masterpiece, the Great Eastern. These massive chains symbolize his unwavering determination and innovation in revolutionizing transportation. In another era, Anne Boleyn's life was entangled with players and secrets. Her story remains shrouded in mystery as she became a pawn in a deadly game of power and betrayal. Traveling across continents to New York City's bustling streets, we find ourselves at Horn & Hardart Automat. This iconic eatery served up meals behind glass doors operated by intricate chain systems - an innovative concept that delighted patrons for decades. Meanwhile, Fabritius' famous painting "The Goldfinch" captures our attention with its delicate depiction of a tiny bird perched on a chain. A metaphorical representation reminding us that even fragile things can be bound by unseen forces. Shifting gears to Shakespearean drama, Richard III takes center stage alongside talented players who bring this captivating tale to life. Chains serve as symbolic props representing both physical restraint and emotional bondage within this gripping tragedy. Stepping into 1963, Sobranie cigarettes advertisement catches our eye with its sleek design featuring elegant women adorned with luxurious gold chains - an alluring image enticing consumers through glamour and sophistication. Venturing into London's vibrant Spitalfields district reveals a busy street scene where people from diverse backgrounds intermingle like interconnected links in society's chain - each contributing their unique stories to create a rich tapestry of culture. Amidst all these human connections lies the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs embody loyalty as they faithfully accompany their owners through life, their leashes forming a tangible connection between species.