Crushes Collection

Congo / Cartoon / Punch / 1906
King Leopold II, King of the Belgians, crushes the Belgian Congo. In the rubber coils

ELEAZAR AND ELEPHANTS
When Antiochus attacks the Israelites, Eleazar is one of the few to display courage, attacking the kings elephant, which falls on top of him and crushes him

SPAIN / TROCADERO
BATTLE OF TROCADERO When liberals revolt against Spains despotic government, France intervenes and the duc dAngouleme crushes the rebels at Trocadero, near Cadiz Date: 31 August 1823

Stamp Mill Stamp Battery Stamping Mill Mill Machine
19th century stamp mill, also known as a stamp battery or stamping mill, crushing ore by pounding. After an illustration in Appletons Cyclopaedia of Applied Mechanics, published 1880

Tullia Crushes Father
When her father, Servius Tullius, king of Rome, is disgraced and stabbed, Tullia, meeting him crawling in the street, orders her carriage to drive over him Date: 534 BC

Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal
Steel Cracker Ball released by electromagnet to crush scrap metal Date: circa 1920s

The rehearsal or the baron and the elephant, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, engraving 1812, A satire on the Covent Garden pantomime of 1812-13

French encouraged to pour their gold into French WW1 effort
Dramatic patriotic postcard encouraging the French population to pour their gold into the French WW1 war effort or to exchange their gold at banks for real money to contribute. Date: 1915

Cattle farming, beef cow held in cattle crush, making it easier to handle, Cumbria, England, November

Cattle farming, farmer replacing ear tag, to comply with regulations, to beef cow held in cattle crush, Cumbria, England, November

Farmer trimming hooves of cattle in hoof trimming crush, England, May

The Rehearsal Or The Baron And The Elephant, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Engraving 1812, A Satire On The Covent Garden Pantomime Of 1812-13

Senegal, West Africa - preparing couscous
A Senegalese woman crushing chickpeas to make couscous using a huge pestle and mortar and a young man from the Ouoloff tribe, Senegal. Date: circa 1903

Constantine Halts Revolt
The emperor CONSTANTINE crushes the revolt of MAXENTIUS, defeating the Italians at Saxa Rubra, near Rome Date: 28 October 312

Cygnus into Swan
Cygnus, son of Poseidon, cannot be slain by a weapon, but Achilles crushes him with his foot, whereupon his father changes him into a swan

Eleazar and Elephants
When Antiochus attacks the Israelites, Eleazar is one of the few to display courage, attacking the kings elephant, which falls on top of him and crushes him

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"Crushes: From Cartoon Capers to Historical Triumphs" In the vast realm of human emotions, crushes hold a special place and can be as light-hearted and comical as a Congo-themed cartoon or as powerful and significant as Stalin's Russian Bear crushing Hitler and Mussolini in 1906. One intriguing tale takes us back to ancient times when Eleazar, an elephant trainer, showcased his incredible bond with these majestic creatures at the Trocadero in Spain. The crowd was left in awe as elephants gracefully danced under his command, leaving no doubt that love knows no bounds. Speaking of familial bonds, Tullia's audacious act of crushing her own father for power and control is both shocking and captivating. This historical event reminds us that sometimes even the closest relationships can take unexpected turns. Moving on from history to innovation, we witness the marvels of technology with the release of the Cracker Ball by electromagnet. Scrap metal stands no chance against this ingenious creation designed to crush it into submission. Shifting gears once again, we find ourselves amidst cattle farming practices where efficiency reigns supreme. Beef cows held in cattle crushes make handling easier for farmers in Cumbria, England. Compliance with regulations becomes seamless as farmers replace ear tags while their gentle giants patiently wait. Artistic expressions also capture our fascination through George Cruikshank's engraving titled "The Rehearsal Or The Baron And The Elephant. " This whimsical piece transports us into a world where imagination runs wild alongside these magnificent creatures. History often intertwines with patriotism during times of war; France encouraged its citizens to pour their gold into supporting World War I efforts. Such acts demonstrate how nations come together during challenging times to overcome adversity. Finally, let us not forget about animal welfare - an essential aspect of responsible farming practices. Farmers diligently trim hooves using hoof trimming crushes to ensure the well-being of their livestock, showcasing the delicate balance between human needs and animal care.