Rods Collection

Manila Carnival, The Philippines - Miss Ilocos Sur
Illustration after Walter Dendy Sadler (18541923) of his painting Thursday (Tomorrow will be Friday) of 1880, showing a group of jovial monks out fishing. Date: 1880

Fly fishing, Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) catch with rod and fly box, on machair loch, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, September

Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, SEM
Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria are found in soil and water, and as normal flora in the human intestine

Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, SEM
Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria are found in soil and water, and as normal flora in the human intestine

Fishing Equipment suitable for the Lake District
Fishing Equipment suitable for use in the Lake District - includes two inset pictures of Derwentwater (upper picture) and Newlands Valley (lower)

Rod and cone cells of the eye, SEM C014 / 4866
Rod and cone cells of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells in the retina of a mammalian eye

Ripples in a pond

Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, SEM
Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria are found in soil and water, and as normal flora in the human intestine

Mr Samuel Bloor water diviner of Okengates. 16th September 1938

Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
XYC281570 Discussing a Catch of Salmon in a Scottish Fishing-Lodge, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Shiels, William (1785-1857); 96.5x128.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Crabbing Their Style by William Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Crabbing their style. Toeing for crabs at and seaside resort during the holiday months. Men crab fishing using feet as bait

Beating Bounds, 1930
ENGLAND BEATING THE BOUNDS Cheerful choirboys pose with rods prior to beating the parish boundaries at Lincolns Inn, London Date: 1930

Mycobacterium chelonae bacteria, SEM
Mycobacterium chelonae bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These Gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria are found in soil and water

England / Worcester
A striking picture of Worcester, Worcestershire, with its old cathedral and the graceful spire of St. Andrews church, set beside the River Severn

Scenes of Dutch Life: Crab fishing
3787624 Scenes of Dutch Life: Crab fishing; (add.info.: Scenes of Dutch Life: Crab fishing. Liebig collectible card illustration (French series title: Scenes de la vie hollandaise'). 1913

Russian banya or sauna, 18th century
Russian banya, sauna or public baths, 18th century. Men and women scourging themselves with birch leaves, men throwing buckets of water on hot stones

Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat N212KA (msn D.902, ex BuAer 121528), fitted with a passenger compartment in the fuselage. This aircraft was destroyed on 12 December 1968 when the engine failed on take-off

Japan - Fishing Tackle Shop
Fishing Tackle Shop, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Smoke
Savas Sener

Children fishing outside a country house (colour litho)
5226917 Children fishing outside a country house (colour litho) by Sowerby, John George (1876-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children fishing outside a country house)

"I caught the first fish"(colour litho)
6013981 " I caught the first fish" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I caught the first fish." Illustration for Our Diary of Teddy)

Fisherman, 1881 (oil on canvas)
2973091 Fisherman, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 61x49 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Group of rods, comprising mosaic glass bars depicting stars
619021 Group of rods, comprising mosaic glass bars depicting stars, rosettes and other motifs and patterns, c.5th - 1st century BC (glass)

Napiers Bones or Rods (engraving)
3653644 Napiers Bones or Rods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napiers Bones or Rods)

Great Expectations, 1880 (oil on canvas)
6198888 Great Expectations, 1880 (oil on canvas) by McGregor, Robert (1848-1922); 76.2x127.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Enthusiasts (engraving)
6010840 Enthusiasts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enthusiasts. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1893).); © Look and Learn

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988013 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus (engraving)
1621620 M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus)

A young boy dangling a fishing rod into a bowl of goldfish (colour litho)
960236 A young boy dangling a fishing rod into a bowl of goldfish (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Angler)

Methods of fishing in Nubia and Egypt (colour litho)
820058 Methods of fishing in Nubia and Egypt (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methods of fishing in Nubia (top) and Egypt

Electric Light (chromolitho)
2802103 Electric Light (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Light. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Steam locomotive wheel and connecting rods
Close-up of vintage steam locomotive wheels and connecting rods. Date: circa 1950s

Steam locomotive wheel and coupling rods
Close-up of vintage steam locomotive wheel and coupling rods. Date: circa 1950s

Study for the Frontispiece for Varie Vedute del Gentile, c
2972498 Study for the Frontispiece for Varie Vedute del Gentile, c.1755 (pen & brown ink, with brush & brown wash, over black chalk, on ivory laid paper, tipped onto ivory wove paper) by Le Prince

Interior of a Furnace, 1865 (oil on canvas)
BOU191514 Interior of a Furnace, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Housez, Charles (1822-88); 99x81.2 cm; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; French, out of copyright

Man and woman fishing on a riverbank (colour litho)
5999941 Man and woman fishing on a riverbank (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman fishing on a riverbank)

Lightning conductors and fittings, elevation rods, roof saddles and points, from Verity Electrical Supplies, Aston, Birmingham. 1903

Madonna and Child with Saints, detail of the predella depicting the Presentation in
AII80341 Madonna and Child with Saints, detail of the predella depicting the Presentation in the Temple and the Marriage of the Virgin (tempera on panel) (detail of 80340) by Mariotto di Nardo

The Virgins Suitors Presenting their Rods at the Temple, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN65210 The Virgins Suitors Presenting their Rods at the Temple, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Waltonising or Green-Land Fisherman, c. 1830 (coloured engraving)
BSA266473 Waltonising or Green-Land Fisherman, c.1830 (coloured engraving) by Seymour, Robert (1798-1836); 45x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Ralph Payne Gallwey in his gunroom at Thirkleby Hall, Yorkshire, 1914 (oil on canvas)
OJ451928 Sir Ralph Payne Gallwey in his gunroom at Thirkleby Hall, Yorkshire, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Bru, Anthony de (fl.1914); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; out of copyright

Fishermen Entangled (chromolitho)
734519 Fishermen Entangled (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishermen Entangled)

Four adventurous Milanese boys, armed with lines and a candle, descended from a... (colour litho)
2783632 Four adventurous Milanese boys, armed with lines and a candle, descended from a... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tunny Fishing in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
1616134 Tunny Fishing in the Bay of Biscay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunny Fishing in the Bay of Biscay)

Punt Fishing (engraving)
3655906 Punt Fishing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punt Fishing. Illustration for The Peoples Magazine (January to June 1872).); © Look and Learn

A Holiday on the Thames (coloured engraving)
729510 A Holiday on the Thames (coloured engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Holiday on the Thames. Series of illustrations by J C Dollman)

Method of catching fish using a fishing rod, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum
747032 Method of catching fish using a fishing rod, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

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"Exploring the World of Rods: From Manila Carnival to Scottish Fishing-Lodges" Captivating the crowd at the Manila Carnival, Miss Ilocos Sur gracefully twirls her rod with finesse and charm. Fly fishing enthusiasts rejoice as a skilled angler lands a magnificent Brown Trout using only his trusty rod and fly box in South Uist, Outer Hebrides. Peering into the microscopic world, we discover Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria under SEM, resembling delicate rods that hold secrets of life's tiniest organisms. Planning an adventure in the Lake District? Don't forget your essential fishing equipment - a reliable rod that promises thrilling catches amidst picturesque landscapes. In 1938, Mr Samuel Bloor astounds Okengates with his water divining skills, utilizing a mystical rod to locate hidden sources beneath the earth's surface. Delicate yet powerful, our eyes' intricate structure reveals rod and cone cells through SEM imagery - marveling at nature's design for vision. Serenity unfolds as ripples dance upon tranquil ponds; witness their mesmerizing patterns created by gentle touches from unseen rods of wind or creatures below. Returning to history's embrace, let us transport ourselves to a Scottish fishing-lodge circa 1840 where passionate anglers gather to discuss their impressive salmon catches over shared tales and laughter on long wooden rods. William Heath Robinson humorously captures crabbing adventures in "Crabbing Their Style, " showcasing inventive contraptions involving rods and ropes that add whimsy to seaside escapades. Embarking on an age-old tradition known as "Beating Bounds" in 1930; villagers mark their territory using long wooden rods while celebrating community ties and preserving ancient boundaries. In this diverse collection of moments captured throughout time and across continents, one common thread remains - the humble yet versatile rod, forever entwined with human endeavors and the wonders of nature.