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Moroccan Woman of the MountainsA Moroccan Woman of the Mountains with her young son asleep in a sling made out of the same material as her sarong-style skirt
Reading War Hospital, Reading, BerkshireDuring the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital
Rifle, Bolt Action, Lee Enfield, . 303 In No 5 Mk ILee Enfield. 303 in No 5 Mk I bolt action rifle, 1944 (c); known as the Jungle Carbine; fitted with flash eliminator, sling swivels and a rubber cushion on the buttplate
American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)American War of Independence. Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783). Spanish Siege of Pensacola (March 9-May 8, 1781). Capture of Pensacola
Roman weapon. Onager. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883Onager. It was an imperial Roman torsion powered siege engine. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
1857 MUTINY/AFTER BATTLEThe dead tended after a battle. Date: 1857- 1858
Comic postcard, Doctor, nurse and bandaged patient Date: 20th century
Roman soldiers with spoils of war on the Arch for TitusRoman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus, the arch of triumph celebrating Emperor Tituss victory over Jerusalem
Native man of La Magdalena (Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands) with sling, loincloth, headband and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature
Counterweight machines for throwing darts and stones from Lipsius and others. One double that fires a stone from a sling. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a
Natives of Guinea climbing trees using slings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy
Indigenous woman and baby, Brazil, setting off to work in the fields. Date: 1922
Horses at sea, using slings WWIThousands of war horses were bought from all over Britain to serve with British Forces in World War One. They were used to carry supplies and ammunition, transport the wounded and to pull guns
The Youthful David by Andrea del Castagno (1423-1457) - painted on a leather parade shield, made to be carried in parades at jousts or tournaments - but this is the only surviving example by a great
Cartoon satire on Lloyd George and the drink tradeA cartoon satire on David Lloyd George (1863-1945) and the drink trade, in an echo of David and Goliath. Date: 1915
Embarking elephants at Bombay for the Abyssinian ExpeditionEmbarking elephants at Bombay (Mumbai) for the Abyssinian Expedition Date: 1868
A couple don t let injury spoil their seaside holidayCandid seaside photography - a couple don t let injury (to the wife requiring her to be pushed in a wheelchair) spoil their seaside holiday as they stroll (or are pushed) along the promenade
Temporary Treatment of Bone Fractures, including rifle used as a splint, cricket bat used as a splint, slings, triangular bandages, shawl caps, huntsmans whips used as splint
South Algeria woman carrying her baby on her backMother from Bou Saada, South Algeria, carrying her baby on her back with a strap around
David & GoliathThe young David, armed only with a sling, faces the colossal Goliath on the battlefield
Mother carries her baby, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West AfricaMother carries her baby, in a sling on her back, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1930s
Advertisement for Felco equalising and adjuster sling. 1947
Cartoon, Enigma, WW1Cartoon, Enigma. A French soldier says he doesn t understand it -- hes drunk nothing but Pinard (cheap wine or plonk) since the war started, and now hes got water on the knee! Date: 1916
London AFS fireman at a hospital during the Blitz, WW2London AFS fireman at a hospital for medical attention during the Blitz
A Mexican girl carrying her younger brotherA delightful photographic postcard of a young Mexican Indian girl carrying her even younger brother in a shawl sling on her back. She is wearing sandals and chews on a piece of white cord or string
Hand grenades, the sling-method of throwing them used by Spanish troops
Couple with young baby between them, followed by GrannyCouple with young baby between them (carried in a remarkable sling seat with two wooden handles), followed by Granny - at Cliftonville, Margate, Kent. Date: circa 1930s
Man Beaten up by a SuffragetteMan in tattered suit, bandaged and bloodied with an arm and knee in a sling, rues the day he had an argument with a suffragette. Note the perpetrators umbrella stuck in his arm. Date: circa 1913
GOLIATHThe Giant Goliath who, despite the advantages of height and a suit of brazen armour, was defeated by David who hit him with a pebble projected by a sling
Mother baby and Mothers sister - Eastbourne, East Sussex. Date: late 1930s
Boy scouts at De Lesseps Park, Panama City, PanamaBoy scouts taking part in a First Aid demonstration at De Lesseps Park, Panama City, Panama, South America, on the occasion of an inspection of combined groups by the Chief Commissioner
A conversation between two Cannucks - one with his arm in a sling. 301166 Sergeant Donald Mcritchie, 36Th Battery, 9Th Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force
The volunteer life brigade at work : life saving at seaThe late storm: the volunteer life brigade at work. Rocket life-saving apparatus kept ready for use whereby a rocket is fired to throw a line over the ship in trouble from the shore
People in open-topped carThree people sitting in an open-topped car. A smiling boy stands in front with his arm in a sling
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1947Distinctively Dolis. High heels slingback womens shoes. Date: 1947
Injured colonial French Soldier (WW1) cared for by nurseWW1 - An injured colonial French Soldier (Senegalese?) cared for by a pretty nurse. Date: circa 1917
Ostrich Feather Seller at Aden, Yemen. Date: 1892
Injured footballer - Aston VillaCartoon postcard of an injured footballer entitled The Result of the Match by Martin Anderson ( Cynicus ) - this was template over-printed with the details of various teams, in this case
NFS-London Region 100ft turntable rescue sling, WW2A turntable ladder rescue sling being demonstrated at the Regional fire headquarters, Lambeth SE1
London Fire Brigade breakdown lorry rescuing a horseLondon firefighters extricating a horse from an excavation in Portland Place, London, using a special horse sling. The Brigades breakdown lorry is lifting the horse to safety using its crane and winch
Tangiers - Morocco - A Woman of the Mountains carrying her sleeping child in a sling across her shoulders and wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and very large scarf/shawl. Date: circa 1910s
Oberleutnant von Brandis who stormed Fort DouaumontOberleutnant von Brandis (left) in command of German troops who stormed and took Fort Douaumont in the early days of the Battle of Verdun in World War One
Senegalese ManFine photograph of a young Senegalese Man from the Makaigne tribe, displaying fine scarification across his whole upper torso, wearing a woven hat and carrying what appears to be a sling
Aboriginal Mother and Baby with suppliesAn aboriginal Mother, carrying her baby on her back, taking food obtained from the Tea and Sugar train back to her wurley (a shelter or hut, made of branches and leaves)
Angola - Njinga Tribesmen carry a sick patientAngola - Two Njinga Tribesmen transport a sick patient in a sling held to a large pole. Date: circa 1910s
Slouching Girl 1960SA girl wears a shapeless low waisted dress in a floral print & narrow contrasting belt & suede sling-back peep toe sandals. Her hair is cut in a long bob with a fringe. Date: 1960
Horse in SlingA horse is placed in a sling by the vet, in order that he can examine and treat it more easily. Date: 1886
Arms and the Man by Edwin MorrowSub-titled - A suggestion for patriotic girls who wish to show their sympathy with the wounded in a practical way. A courting couple during World War I find an ingenious way of walking arm in arm by