Protects Collection

Religion / Egypt / Taweret
The hippopotamus goddess, she is a likeable and benevolent creature who protects women during pregnancy and in childbirth

The fleet protects the nation - Prudential Life Insurance protects the home. Illustration shows a fleet of steam-powered warships sailing past the Rock of Gibraltar labeled The Prudential has

Siegfried and Fafner
Siegfried confronts Fafner, who has taken on the shape of a dragon while he protects his hoard of treasure

British Cat Protects
" Wouldn t you like to see the back of me?" - the British cat protects his territory 1915

WW2 - The Motor Launches of E-Boat Alley. (2/2) Date: 1942

Advert for Wright's Coal Tar soap
Advert for Wrights coal tar soap. Created by William Valentine Wright in 1860,  Wright's Coal Tar Soap was a popular brand of antiseptic soap designed to thoroughly cleanse the skin

Johnsons Wax polish
Advertisement for Johnsons Polishing Wax. It protects and beautifies. Illustration from Delineator magazine April 1928. Artist anon. Date: 1928

Italian soldier wearing white camoflague, for action in the snow of the Italian Alps, winter protection uniform. This uniform protects all parts of the body, including the feet

GERMANY GUARDS BORDER
ANTI-FRENCH The watch on the Rhine - Germany protects her borders against the belligerent, warlike, aggressive French Date: 1914

WW1 - Little boy praying for the safety of Lord Kitchener (Secretary of State for War from 1914 to 1916) - For if anything should happen to him, wed have nobody to look after us but the Daily Mail !

Maldonata and the Lion
At Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maldonata helps a pregnant lion, who in gratitude protects her from her enemies Date: 1555

DALMATIAN PROTECTS COACH
A dalmatian coach dog guarding a carriage Date: 1807

Chinese folklore: dog
Despite its monstrous appearance, this dog is a kindly creature which protects peoples homes from thieves and robbers

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Raised Shelters - Boy Scarecrows warding off birds in the rice fields. Date: circa 1910s

The Fairies Song - A Midsummers Nights Dream - Act II, scene 2 - Titania asleep, surrounded by her fairy train

WW1 - Encouraging investment in the Commercial Bank of Italy
" Give your shield to Italy" - a WW1-era card encouraging investment in the new 5% Italian loan available through the Commercial Bank of Italy. circa 1917

Medieval Spearman
A Spearman steadies himself to throw a short spear. A small round shield protects him from enemy arrows

WW1 - The Patron Saint of Paris watching over the town
WW1 era - Saint Genevieve, the Patron Saint of Paris, still watching over the town until dawn.... the card bears a small souvenir medallion

Advert for Pears soap, 1921: beautifies and protects the skin and matchless for the complexion Date: 1921

Demon King repelled by knight
An armed knight protects his beloved from the evil clutches of the Demon King. Date: circa 1820

Blaise Blesses Deer
Deer are very attracted to Saint Blaise, bishop of Sebaste : when he comes near they gather round, asking him to bless them as this protects them from predators. Date: circa 300

She Thumps Him
A wife goes for her husband with a kitchen utensil, he protects his head as best he can Date: circa 1630

Daniel Boone protects his family. Print showing Daniel Boone fighting with a Native, as his wife cowers over their son on the left. Date c1874

Poster: Diphtheria is Deadly, Immunisation Protects. Showing a healthy, smiling child. 20th century

Girl with Grey Brolly
On a grey day, a girl in a grey coat and grey hat, with a grey scarf, protects herself from the rain with her grey umbrella... Date: 1918

Britannia and Eve Christmas cover 1932
Front cover illustration featuring a ballerina, harlequin and clown performing a rather dramatic scene with a sword on stage

Metal being tempered in a furnace prior to shaping
A metalworker tempers a piece of metal in a furnace, while another observes using a viewing plate to protect his eyes from the light emanating from the furnace core. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Koran Protection
Before setting out a journey camels pass beneath a suspended copy of the Koran, which protects them from accidents and injuries

Girl in the Rain
On a grey day, a girl in a grey coat and grey hat, with a grey scarf, protects herself from the rain with her grey umbrella

Lollipop Lady Liverpool
A lollipop lady protects school children while they cross a Liverpool street

Parisienne 1777
A Parisienne protects her complexion with a parasol, but she will need more than that to save her in the revolution which will shortly occur

Magic Sword, Japan
Yamato-Dake destroys his enemies with his magic sword which also protects him from fire

Chinese Tiger Guardian
This is the Guardian Tiger who protects the treasures of the Chinese

BRANs HEAD
The head of Bran the Blessed is beleived to be buried under the Tower of London where it protects Britain. King Arthur, however, turns it round & prefers to rely on his knights

Thomas / Mignon / Liebig 1
Act 1 scene 3 : Wilhelm Meister, a student, protects Mignon from the ill-treatment of her master, the gipsy

Dog Confronts Snake
A brave little dog protects its owners by confronting a snake which has emerged from the undergrowth while they were sketching nature

Marshal Che-Kan-Tang
Marshal CHE-KAN-TANG the spirit of a stone, which protects against evil spirits, depicted with his bow, has been honoured at least since the year 770

Parasol Yacht
Pilcher of London and Wilson of Dublin demonstrate their Cyclone yacht at Southampton : the parasol not only sails your boat, it protects you from sunburn !

Maldonata and the Lion
At Buenos Aires, Argentina, Maldonata helps a pregnant lion, who in gratitude protects her from her enemies

Two Females on Beach
SUR LA PLAGE Mother & daughter on a French beach : maman sits in a wicker seat which protects her from sun or rain : her daughter sits reading in a deckchair

Protective Chinese Dog
Despite its monstrous appearance, this dog is a kindly creature which protects peoples homes from thieves and robbers

Chinese Deity
TCHONG-K OEI is a powerful Chinese deity who protects mankind against malevolent demons

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