Shut Collection (page 3)

Leonard Holt tying a packet of letters to the bottom of a rope so that the grocer Bloundel can pull them up into his house which he has shut up to save his family from the Plague of London (1665)

Cartoon, The Martians, WW1
Cartoon, The Martians. During the First World War, the residents of Mars complain to their neighbouring planet about the noise, and ask them to be more considerate. Date: 1918

Cartoon, Soldier returning from leave, WW1
Cartoon, a French soldier returning from leave tells his colleague what it was like. At every point someone pointed to the Keep Quiet notice, although what he had said was entirely innocent

Cartoon, He was phoning from the tobacco shop, WW1
Cartoon, He was phoning from the tobacco shop. A supposedly deaf and dumb man is caught on the telephone, arrested as a spy and escorted through the street, much to the delight of the children

Cartoon, Theres a German in the next bed, WW1
Cartoon, Theres a German in the next bed. A French soldier needs to ask the nurse for the chamber pot, but doesn t want the German to hear him in case its sensitive information

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, puppy howling
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, a puppy howling when first shut out at night. Date: 1927

Suffragette I Wish you were a Pub. Husband and wife having a row. She clutches a copy of the suffragette Gazette (notes by Miss Spankhurst) and he says

No Possible Doubt Whatever
NO POSSIBLE DOUBT WHATEVER. Sentry : Alt ! Who goes there He of the bundle : You shut yer.mouth, or I ll.come and knock yer.head off ! Sentry : Pass, friend !. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1St Btn

Cartoon, No possible doubt whatever, WW1
Cartoon, No possible doubt whatever. Sentry Alt ! Who goes there? He of the bundle You shut yer mouth, or I ll come and knock yer ead off. Sentry Pass friend! From Fragments from France - No

Elephants painted on green door, City Palace, Udaipur, India

Locked door in a small gully (alley) in Delhi, India

Illustration of shut valve stopping backward flow of blood

Brickwork, Ruins of the Roman City Leptis Magna, Libya

Source Size = 5076 x 3416
TESS OF THE D URBERVILLES: " This here stooping do fairly make my back open and shut, " exclaimed the dairyman

Source Size = 3782 x 2957
DOROTHY FORSTER: " Come out and shut the door."

Freedom Suffrage to Blacks Means Freedom Suffrage to the Whites. Evarts
" FREEDOM SUFFRAGE TO BLACKS MEANS FREEDOM SUFFRAGE TO THE WHITES." EVARTS. SOLID SOUTH. " Hurry dough-face, and shut your side, Mine is solid, engraving 1880, US, USA, America

Madame Recamier (1777-1849) on her deathbed, 11th May 1849 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR252962 Madame Recamier (1777-1849) on her deathbed, 11th May 1849 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Virgin and Child (oil on canvas)
XIR155353 Virgin and Child (oil on canvas) by Sassoferrato, Il (Giovanni Battista Salvi) (1609-85); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; Italian, out of copyright

Detail of God from The Creation of the World, closed doors of the triptych The
XJL1448879 Detail of God from The Creation of the World, closed doors of the triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

The Creation of the World, closed doors of the triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights, c
XJL110532 The Creation of the World, closed doors of the triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights, c.1500 (oil on panel) (see also 3425) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 195x110 cm; Prado, Madrid

LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, Come in, Violet, and shut the window
LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA, DRAWN BY SYDNEY HALL, " Come in, Violet, and shut the window." 1883

Christiansted, Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands. Architectural detail. Roof

A pug is combed with a brush by its owner, outdoor

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Senior woman listening to music in a hammock

Closed Parasol Mushroom (Macrolepiota procera), Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Portico with pediment, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Tulip Magnolia -Magnolia x soulangeana-, hybrid, flowering, Amabilis cultivar

View of the beach with closed parasols and sun loungers, Lignano Sabbiadoro in the evening, Udine, Adriatic Coast, Italy, Europe

View of the beach at night with closed parasols and sun loungers, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine, Adriatic Coast, Italy, Europe

View of the beach in the early morning with closed parasols and sun loungers, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine, Adriatic Coast, Italy, Europe

Old locked door, Leymebamba, Peru, South America

Blossom, not yet open, sunflower -Helianthus annuus-

Colorful beach huts on the dike at the North Sea, Dagebuell, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Old shutters, Arta, Llevant, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Church of Saint-Jacques, Villefranche-de-Conflent, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Empty beach chairs on the Baltic coast, Hohwacht, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Partly frozen lake near Dyrholaey, Myrdalsjoekull Glacier, south coast, Iceland, Europe

Wild Cane -Costus scaber-

Old wooden door with a large padlock, Bogota, Colombia, South America

Window almost closed shutters, facade, Buis-les-Baronnies, Drome, Rhone-Alpes, Provence, France

Gentleman crashes on his bicycle and utters a loud... " Mark of exclamation!" Date: circa 1940s

Boy prays not to get stomach ache
Boy kneels by his bedside and prays not to get stomach ache from the three appealing green apples he is about to consume before hitting the sack. Date: circa 1908

Norway, Egersund, Red Door yellow wall

Norway, sokndal, flag and blue Door

EU, France, Burgundy, Yonne, Architectural detail

EU, France, Cote D Azur / French Riviera, Menton. Town view Plage des Sabletts
EU, France, Cote D Azur / French Riviera, Menton. Town view, Plage des Sabletts

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"Moments Frozen in Time: The Enigmatic Shut Gates of East India Dock, Poplar, London (1897)" Step back into history and witness the captivating scene outside the closed East India Dock Gates in Poplar, London. In 1897, a curious crowd gathered as these imposing gates stood firmly shut, guarding secrets within. "The Unstoppable Hawker Hector and his Napier Dagger III Engine" Marvel at the ingenuity of Hawker Hector as he unveils his remarkable creation - the powerful Napier Dagger III engine. With its roaring force and cutting-edge design, this invention leaves onlookers awestruck and mouths agape. "A Glimpse into Eternity: The Bell Tower of Salamanca Cathedral" Behold the majestic beauty of Salamanca Cathedral's bell tower. Standing tall against time's relentless march, it remains an enduring symbol of faith and architectural brilliance that has captivated generations with its grandeur. "The Gate Open; The Gate Shut: An Engraving That Speaks Volumes" Delve into a thought-provoking engraving depicting two contrasting states - one gate open to possibilities while another stands resolutely shut. A visual metaphor reminding us that choices shape our destiny and sometimes doors close for new ones to emerge. "Secured by Strength: Iron Gate Bound by Sturdy Metal Chain" Witness an iron gate fortified by a sturdy metal chain – a testament to human determination to protect what lies beyond. This image serves as a reminder that strength can be found even in seemingly impenetrable barriers. "Caen Hill Locks: England's Waterway Marvel Amidst Serene Wiltshire Landscape" Embark on a journey through Devizes' Kennet and Avon Canal where Caen Hill Locks stand proudly amidst nature's tranquility. These intricate locks showcase British engineering prowess while inviting contemplation on life's ebb and flow. "Cute Puppies.