Protective Collection (page 9)

The Archangel St. Michael, (oil on canvas)
988076 The Archangel St. Michael, (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); 164.5x103.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archangel St. Michael. Mexican School, (18th century)

The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching)
986243 The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching) by Paillou, Peter (c.1720-90) (after); 52.8x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hedgehog)

Reine Leaning over Margots Shoulder, (pastel on tan paper laid down on paper)
650927 Reine Leaning over Margots Shoulder, (pastel on tan paper laid down on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 68.5x57.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas)
985113 Venetian Mask, A Romance, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 61x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Mask, A Romance. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945)

Archangel, (oil on canvas)
658095 Archangel, (oil on canvas) by Russell, George William (1867-1935); 58.4x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Archangel. George William Russell (1867-1935). Oil on canvas

View from the Round Tower, Windsor Castle, 1827 (pencil and watercolour)
651986 View from the Round Tower, Windsor Castle, 1827 (pencil and watercolour) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 30.1x50.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the Round Tower)

Ceremonial suit of armour for a samurai, Edo Period (mixed media)
3593307 Ceremonial suit of armour for a samurai, Edo Period (mixed media) by Japanese School; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: 1560 (helmet), 1700s (armour) Iron, gilt iron

Punch cartoon: Patent First Class Costume for the Collision Season - safety on the railways (engraving)
6034856 Punch cartoon: Patent First Class Costume for the Collision Season - safety on the railways (engraving) by English School

Punch cartoon: The Nose Comforter - man protecting his nose against the cold (engraving)
6034687 Punch cartoon: The Nose Comforter - man protecting his nose against the cold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Farm of Hougoumont, an important strategic site for Wellington during the battle of
KDC386076 Farm of Hougoumont, an important strategic site for Wellington during the battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard

Shield (hide & silver)
MGS373687 Shield (hide & silver) by Ethiopian School, (19th century); diam: 55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: See 373688 for detail; suspended plaque engraved 1868; spoil of the Abyssinian War)

On the Cliff, 1910 (oil on canvas)
NUL386979 On the Cliff, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 76x76 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Shield of a Prussian officer, 1764 (painted wood)
XPH365267 Shield of a Prussian officer, 1764 (painted wood) by German School, (18th century); Haellisch-Fraenkisches Museum, Keckenburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Palladium of the Czech Lands (copper, gold & pearls)
1127950 Palladium of the Czech Lands (copper, gold & pearls) by Czech School, (15th century); 19x13.5 cm; Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, StarAa Boleslav

Close helmet in Maximilian style, c. 1510-30 (steel with brass rivets)
490858 Close helmet in Maximilian style, c.1510-30 (steel with brass rivets) by German School, (16th century); 29.2x34.9x23.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Closed burgonet helmet, early 1500s (steel)
490856 Closed burgonet helmet, early 1500s (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 34.3x25.7x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly Milanese.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Breastplate, Nuremberg, c. 1550 (steel)
490855 Breastplate, Nuremberg, c.1550 (steel) by German School, (16th century); 31.3x35x20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Gothic breastplate with lance rest mount, c. 1490-1500 (steel)
490837 Gothic breastplate with lance rest mount, c.1490-1500 (steel) by Barini, Domenico dei (fl. 1492-c.1516) (attr. to); 45x35.2x cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Hauberk (riveted steel rings)
490826 Hauberk (riveted steel rings) by European School, (15th century); 85.7x121.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; out of copyright

Breastplate, Landshut, mid-1500s (steel)
490787 Breastplate, Landshut, mid-1500s (steel) by German School, (16th century); 39.4x35.8x17.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: See also image 490788.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Black and white elbow gauntlet for the right hand, c. 1570 (steel & leather)
490782 Black and white elbow gauntlet for the right hand, c.1570 (steel & leather) by German School, (16th century); 43.2x12.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion
XBP389338 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion, dog and rams head (gold) by Greek School, (4th century BC); length: 31.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Chainmail tunic (metal)
NUL427355 Chainmail tunic (metal) by Turkish School (15th century); Castle of St. Peter, Bodrum, Turkey; (add.info.: Cotte de maille; ); Turkish, out of copyright

Advert, Surgical Hosiery Co Ltd, Nottingham
Advert, Surgical Hosiery Co Ltd, Russell Street, Nottingham - manufacturers of elastic knee caps, anklets (plain, felted or padded), jock straps, suspenders etc. for all athletes Date: 1933

Costume de medecin en temps d epidemie (engraving)
2788021 Costume de medecin en temps d epidemie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume de medecin en temps d epidemie)

Vintage 19th century photograph: Baptistery, Duomo and Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Vintage 19th century photograph - Gersau is a municipality and district in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, sitting on the shores of Lake Lucerne

Vintage 19th century photograph - entrance to the St Gotthard tunnel, railway line, Switzerland

Half armour and targe for service on foot, c. 1600 (steel with gilding, brass, and leather
2970779 Half armour and targe for service on foot, c.1600 (steel with gilding, brass, and leather, etched and gilded) by Master of the sign of the cuirass with the letters IPF (fl.c.1600); height

Decorating an office building, London
A team of decorators painting the outside of an office building in Central London, working from ladders with no protective head gear. Date: circa 1950s

Votive Corinthian style helmet, 7th century BC (bronze)
3035527 Votive Corinthian style helmet, 7th century BC (bronze) by Greek, (7th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

Muffled against the deadly bacilli in Manchuria, a doctor fully masked and a sanitary official, wearing a lint mask soaked in carbolic acid. Date: 1911

April Showers (colour photo)
3092881 April Showers (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: April Showers)

Village scene - Nunnington in Yorkshire, wooden bridge
Village scene - Nunnington in Yorkshire with wooden pedestrian bridge over the river. Vintage 19th century photograph

Farm workers picking tea, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow, Russia
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Russian Orthodox catholic church, Moscow, Russia. Vintage 19th century photograph

Adelaide Australia, c. 1900-1910 city centre King William St
Adelaide Australia, c.1900-1910 city centre King William St with trams

Two young women and a mosquito net. Vintage 19th century photograph

New protective water-spray 1903
The latest German novelty for protecting firemen from flames. Water is fed through a branch from a hose which the fireman carries for playing upon flames

Gothic mitten gauntlet for the right hand, c. 1490 (steel)
490929 Gothic mitten gauntlet for the right hand, c.1490 (steel) by European School, (15th century); 32x9.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Waistcoat cuirass, c. 1580 (steel with brass rivets)
490874 Waistcoat cuirass, c.1580 (steel with brass rivets) by Italian School, (16th century); 47.6x29.6x25.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Close helmet and partial suit of armour in Maximilian style, Nuremberg, c. 1525 (steel)
490871 Close helmet and partial suit of armour in Maximilian style, Nuremberg, c.1525 (steel) by German School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Breastplate in the Maximilian style, c. 1510-30 (steel with brass rivets)
490850 Breastplate in the Maximilian style, c.1510-30 (steel with brass rivets) by German School, (16th century); 48.3x40.3x16 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Tilting suit, c. 1560-80 (steel, leather straps & brass rivets)
490815 Tilting suit, c.1560-80 (steel, leather straps & brass rivets) by German School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Although all from the same period)

Ms Supp Grec 247 fol. 3 Man escaping from bees, illustration from Theriaca of Nicander of
CHT263062 Ms Supp Grec 247 fol.3 Man escaping from bees, illustration from Theriaca of Nicander of Colophon (fl.2nd century BC) (vellum) by Byzantine, (10th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Aegis of Isis, Late Dynastic Period (bronze)
HSC325583 Aegis of Isis, Late Dynastic Period (bronze) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height: 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian goddess worshiped as the ideal wife)

Cartoon, John Bull Guards his Pudding -- expressing a combination of patriotism and Christmas-themed tradition, John Bull stands with his bulldog and rifle

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"Guardians of the Ages: A Glimpse into Protective Forces" The enigmatic Plague Doctor, a symbol of protection during the 17th century, donned his beaked mask to shield against the deadly disease that ravaged Europe. In the serene Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter mother cradles her young pup with unwavering care, showcasing nature's instinctive protective bond. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the essence of maternal protection and love in an exquisite 1888 artwork. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, revered polar explorer, braved treacherous icy terrains to safeguard his crew during their ill-fated Antarctic expedition - epitomizing courage and guardianship. The mysterious figure known as The Kitchen-God stands watchfully in a 1922 creation by an unknown artist - believed to protect households from harm and ensure prosperity. As waves crash against its sturdy structure, the Netherlands' flood barrier shields communities from devastating floods; engineering marvels standing tall for collective safety. Delicate yet resilient diatoms under electron microscopy reveal intricate patterns that serve as natural armor for these microscopic organisms - nature's ingenious self-protection mechanism. A captivating Netsuke sculpture depicts a demon queller guarding against malevolent forces; crafted during Japan's Meiji Period as talismans offering spiritual protection. Floating effortlessly on tranquil Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter rests serenely while relying on its thick fur coat for insulation and defense against cold elements. X-ray artwork unveils skeletal structures beneath our skin - reminding us how our bodies are protected by this hidden fortress of bones throughout our lives. Firefighters embody bravery and selflessness as they battle raging infernos to protect lives and property from devastation caused by merciless flames.