Poles Collection (page 7)

The Patriotic Fervor of the Poles (Colour Litho)
2808930 The Patriotic Fervor of the Poles (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The patriotic fervor of the Poles)

The Coastline of Snow and Ice (Colour Litho)
2778328 The Coastline of Snow and Ice (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coastline of Snow and Ice)

A Serbian student realised, during a trip to the mountains, of the proximity of a pack... (colour litho)
2778327 A Serbian student realised, during a trip to the mountains, of the proximity of a pack... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Serbian student)

Group of London Hop Pickers in Kent
Whole families from the East End of London used to travel to the hop fields of Kent for picking. A typical family group is shown here amongst the hop poles Date: circa 1905

c. 1880s Japan - putting up telegraph poles and wires along Kobe bund
c.1880s Japan - putting up telegraph poles and wires along Kobe bund

Traffic, trams, telegraph poles, Tokyo, Japan, c. 1890s Vintage late 19th century
Traffic, trams, telegraph poles, Tokyo, Japan, c.1890s Vintage late 19th century photograph

c. 1880s Japan - Motomachi street in Yokohama

c. 1880s Japan - celebrations Bund, probably Kobe
c.1880s Japan - celebrations along the bund, probably Kobe

Polar bear dancing by a stove (chromolitho)
3105177 Polar bear dancing by a stove (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar bear dancing by a stove)

Ship caught in the polar ice (chromolitho)
3105149 Ship caught in the polar ice (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship caught in the polar ice)

Skins for clothes (chromolitho)
3105137 Skins for clothes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skins for clothes)

Scenes in British Kowloon (litho)
1598935 Scenes in British Kowloon (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in British Kowloon)

Surface of the Sun showing sunspots, illustration from Mundus Subterraneus
CHT276331 Surface of the Sun showing sunspots, illustration from Mundus Subterraneus published in Amsterdam 1664-5 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Kircher

The different peoples of Europe, c. 1810 (colour litho)
CHT218586 The different peoples of Europe, c.1810 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Norway: Farm-houses built of Poles (colour litho)
5989957 Norway: Farm-houses built of Poles (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm-houses built of Poles)

Native American village with totem poles, Alaska
Native American Indian village with totem poles in Alaska. 1908

Native American Indian village with totem poles, in winter. 1908

Model B-2 Pole Trailer Construction Features -- rack body, eccentric pole binder, drop forged upset axle, chain tightener. Date: early 1920s

Model S-2 Pole Trailer and accessories -- when one half of the load is to be carried on the motor truck. Date: early 1920s

Highway Pole Trailers move long loads, quickest and cheapest. For poles, girders, timber, and cargo of long dimensions. Capacity one ton to five tons. Date: early 1920s

The Knights Tale (engraving)
820390 The Knights Tale (engraving) by Ryland, Henry (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knights Tale - the prayer of Arcite; from a drawing by Henry Ryland)

Poles to which monkeys were chained in summer like monkeys on a stick toy. 1840s (coloured engraving)
611076 Poles to which monkeys were chained in summer like monkeys on a stick toy. 1840s (coloured engraving) by English School

L Etoile Polaire (colour litho)
610763 L Etoile Polaire (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Etoile Polaire.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Raising the bird pole (coloured engraving)
668549 Raising the bird pole (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising the Bird pole)

Charcoal Bark, etched by the artist, published 1803 (colour litho)
STC169206 Charcoal Bark, etched by the artist, published 1803 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Main Street, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Main Street with Post Office and Queens Hotel, North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Date: circa 1908

The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo)
PNP247895 The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Miscellaneous Costumes 1600
LLM455312 Miscellaneous Costumes 1600 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous Costumes 1600)

Native American (Timucuan) village in Florida, protected by a stockade of wooden poles. From an illustration by John White

A Bark Hut (b / w photo)
2813683 A Bark Hut (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bark Hut)

Midst of all was a cold white face
3750825 Midst of all was a cold white face by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); (add.info.: Midst of all was a cold white face-Black and White, a poem by H. H. Abbott. Illustration by Harry Clarke)

Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1908

Street scene, Memorial Day in Nome, Alaska, USA, parade with brass band, 30 May 1907. Date: 1907

A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho)
2815411 A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

American explorer Cook plants the United States flag at the Arctic Pole (colour litho)
2815262 American explorer Cook plants the United States flag at the Arctic Pole (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho)
2777943 A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polish aviator)

Bird-Catching in Pomerania (engraving)
3627854 Bird-Catching in Pomerania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird-Catching in Pomerania)

Canada in winter (chromolitho)
3105185 Canada in winter (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada in winter)

Jewetts Fancy Base Burner (chromolitho)
3105184 Jewetts Fancy Base Burner (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewetts Fancy Base Burner)

Polar bear in a soap advertisement (chromolitho)
3105172 Polar bear in a soap advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar bear in a soap advertisement)

Corned beef at the North Pole (chromolitho)
3105170 Corned beef at the North Pole (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corned beef at the North Pole)

Polar bear attacking a seal (chromolitho)
3105168 Polar bear attacking a seal (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar bear attacking a seal)

Adolf Erik Nordenskiold (chromolitho)
3105165 Adolf Erik Nordenskiold (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolf Erik Nordenskiold, 19th Century Finnish-Swedish Arctic explorer)

Salomon August Andree (chromolitho)
3105161 Salomon August Andree (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salomon August Andree, 19th Century Swedish explorer)

Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegion expedition to the North Pole, 1893-95 (chromolitho)
3105154 Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegion expedition to the North Pole, 1893-95 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fridtjof Nansen)

Polar bears drinking and smoking (chromolitho)
3105151 Polar bears drinking and smoking (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polar bears drinking and smoking)

In search of the North Pole (chromolitho)
3105133 In search of the North Pole (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In search of the North Pole)

Covent Garden Market, King Street, London, Ontario, Canada. circa 1905

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"Poles: A Multifaceted Journey through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating exploration of the world, where poles reveal their intriguing significance in various contexts. From a tranquil garden guide meticulously extracting a weed from a pristine lawn to the mesmerizing satellite image capturing the ethereal beauty of our Whole Earth at night, these poles stand as silent witnesses to humanity's endeavors. In Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, USA, towering streetlights illuminate bustling streets while magnetic repulsion guides compasses on their path. Step into an old-fashioned barbershop where polished brass poles serve as both functional fixtures and nostalgic relics of bygone eras. Venturing further westward leads us to the grand entrance of Cal-Neva Lodge in Nevada, USA. Here, majestic flagpoles proudly display national emblems against azure skies while nearby bank and shops exude an air of prosperity in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Witnessing Met Police cadets giving an awe-inspiring display showcases how discipline and unity are upheld with unwavering resolve. Meanwhile, Venice beckons with its enchanting allure - gondolas gracefully glide beneath ornate bridges near the iconic Grand Hotel Royal Danieli; poles serving as steadfast markers amidst timeless waterways. Journey beyond earthly boundaries to discover spacecraft resting upon lunar landscapes depicted on lunar maps. These extraterrestrial poles symbolize mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration beyond our home planet. Back on familiar grounds at Cambridge University, punting along serene rivers reveals yet another facet of pole utility - guiding boats gently through calm waters while preserving tradition and elegance. Finally, we encounter Mary Henrietta Kingsley - intrepid traveler and writer who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories. Her tales intertwine with these diverse pole narratives as she navigated foreign lands guided by stars above or rudimentary wooden staffs below. From practicality to symbolism spanning continents and centuries alike – "Poles" encapsulates the essence of human ingenuity, resilience, and curiosity.