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Harnessed Collection

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Humorous pictures showing the Chinese mode of transportation

Humorous pictures showing the Chinese mode of transportation (four men harnessed to a carriage by their long pigtails) and a scene depicting the silk industry. Date 1895

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Mr Goldsworthy Gurney's tractor, drawing a carriage as a kind of trailer

Mr Goldsworthy Gurney's tractor, drawing a carriage as a kind of trailer, has the advantage that if it breaks down, horses can be harnessed to the back bit. Date: 1829

Background imageHarnessed Collection: William Henry James project is just one of many ingenious devices whereby the power of steam is

William Henry James project is just one of many ingenious devices whereby the power of steam is harnessed to road transportation. Date: 1828

Background imageHarnessed Collection: A Shadow Caravan (open), harnessed to a Clyno Car

A Shadow Caravan (open), harnessed to a Clyno Car
How to enjoy a Motor Holiday : A Shadow Caravan (open), harnessed to a Clyno Car. 1927

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Bushbuck, Tragelaphus scriptus

Bushbuck, Tragelaphus scriptus (harnessed antelope, Antelope scripta). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Visit to Madeira - Funchal Beach and Signal Tower

Visit to Madeira - Funchal Beach and Signal Tower
Black and white lantern slide of the Funchal Beach with several pairs of ox harnessed to wooden work equipment and the Funchal signal tower in the background - Visit to Madeira

Background imageHarnessed Collection: The Windsor Greys in their Coronation Harness

The Windsor Greys in their Coronation Harness
Am impression by Fortunino Matania of the famous Windsor Greys ready harnessed in the stableyard before taking the State coach round to the Palace entrance where they will transport King George VI to

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Beatrix and St Bernard

Beatrix and St Bernard
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands with her Saint Bernard harnessed to her childs pram mounted on runners. Date: 1939

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Dog and Cart and Maid

Dog and Cart and Maid
This panting dog stands harnessed to a milk cart in Belgium, the milk maid stands next to him. Date: 1910

Background imageHarnessed Collection: A lighter-than-air craft, consisting of one large balloon an

A lighter-than-air craft, consisting of one large balloon and four smaller balloons harnessed together, decorated with French flags

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Husky Sleigh

Husky Sleigh
A team of huskies being harnessed to a sleigh. Date: 1930s

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Hay Horse and Cart

Hay Horse and Cart
Horses harnessed to a hay cart at harvest time. Date: 1930s

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Winged and harnessed lioness

Winged and harnessed lioness
Poised statue guarding the king of Assurnasirpal II. One of a pair of 11 foot winged lionesses uncovered at the Assyrian dig at Nimrud

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Airship of Io

Airship of Io
On Io, third of Jupiters moons, atomic power has been harnessed for the purposes of aviation : this airship is really a rocket ship with wings

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Belgian Dogs Resting

Belgian Dogs Resting
Five exhausted dogs resting in Brussels, Belgium, still harnessed to their cart

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Elegantly Harnessed

Elegantly Harnessed
Henri II, king of France, on his elegantly harnessed horse, with plume of feathers on its head and tassels on its neatly tied tail

Background imageHarnessed Collection: Eskimos and Sleigh Dogs

Eskimos and Sleigh Dogs
An Eskimo family in their village, showing igloos, papoose, sledge, dogs, and quite a lot of ice


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