Target Collection (#9)

Mule deer buck staring at the camera, Colorado, USA
Mule deer buck (Odocoileus hemionus) with large antlers standing in a field of brush staring at the camera; Colorado, United States of America

Engraving depicting a reconstructed Roman ballista, an engine used by ancient Romans to fire arrows. Dated 19th century

A Highland Target Or Targe, With Spikes. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Scottish Nobleman, Said To Be Lord Elcho, In The Uniform Of The Royal Archer Guard Of Scotland, C. 1713. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Compass

Thunder, Massachusetts, Seekonk, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Ripples And Reflections On Water Surface

A Dangerous Lesson, 1886. Artist: Henryk Siemiradzki
A Dangerous Lesson, 1886. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture, Pereslavl Zalessky, Russia

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Cyborg woman aiming futuristic rifle

WW1 - Zeppelins raiding over Paris, France, 1915
WW1 - An illustration depicting the terror of zeppelins dominating the sky in an air raid at night over Paris, France. Searchlights beam from the city below, marking the zeppelins

Hawker Henley -started life as a light bomber, but relegated to target towing

Culver PQ-14 near B-29 tail -this diminutive lightplane was normally operated as a target drone, but could be piloted

Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD867, Rockcliffe, Canada
Built as a Beaufighter TF.X (Torpedo Fighter version) RD467 was converted to a TT.X, for target towing. Seen here in bad condition at Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa, Canada

Fleet of warships, Bikini target, by G. H. Davis
The original Bikini Atoll target: the fleet of more than 70 warships at anchor in the lagoon awaiting their fate. The fleet included famous American and ex-enemy warships, most of which

New anti-submarine torpedo by G. H. Davis
An acoustic torpedo which seeks out its prey: the new anti-submarine weapon which alters course and depth in pursuit of its target, diagrammatically explained. Date: 1950

Deck Quoits on board a P. &O. Steamer, 1890
Engraving showing a game of deck quoits on board a P.&O. steamship, at sea, 1890. One of the competitors has just hit the target - a ringer. Date: 1890

SS-N-20 Russian nuclear missile, digital illustration

Motofides A244 anti submarine torpedo, digital illustration

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Digital illustration of arrows on archery target

Taylor Highway, Alaska, United States

Black Watch Sniper
20th August 1955: A lone soldier of the Black Watch Depot, Queens Barracks, Perth, during target practice. The Black Watch, Am Freiceadan Dubh in Gaelic

The prototype de Havilland Mosquito TT39 PF489
The prototype de Havilland Mosquito TT39, PF489. The TT39 shore-based naval target tug was produced by converting BXVIs

Dopamine receptor D3 C016 / 4464
D(3) dopamine receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DRD3 gene.This gene encodes the D3 subtype of the dopamine receptor

Newgate Prison / Cell
Originally the principal west gate of London, Newgate was the target of Elizabeth Frys efforts to improve prison conditions. The condemned cell waiting for an occupant

Mouse (Bewick)
mus musculus - COMMON MOUSE terror of housemaids, target of mousetrap-makers, prey of cats and farmers wives - but we all have a sneaking fond- ness for this cute creature

A mortar firing partridges, showing the barrel in cross-section. A large bomb was placed in the centre chamber and a number of smaller ones like hand grenades in the surrounding chambers

A boy shoots at a birds on a wire game with a cork gun on the family table
United States: c. 1950. A boy shoots at a birds on a wire game with a cork gun on the family table

Silhouette of duck hunter walking along lake

Medium size black and white dog with curly tail standing in grass its eyes fixed on something

Guy-Jean-Baptiste Target (1733-1806), 1790s. Private Collection

Guy-Jean-Baptiste Target (1733-1806), 1889. Private Collection

A Good Shot!, c1820, (1922). Artist: Abraham Cooper
A Good Shot!, c1820, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

We Aim at Perfection and always hit the mark, 1907. Artist: John Swain & Son
We Aim at Perfection and always hit the mark, 1907. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

The target to-night is... 1941. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Archers, c1799. Artist: Wright & Ziegler
Archers, c1799. After Adam Buck (1759?1833). From The Connoisseur Volume XCII, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]

Supermarine Spitfire Fighter, 1938. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during

He Knocked out the Luftwaffe in the Mediterranean, 1943-44. Air Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham (1895-1948) indicates targets on a map during a press conference in Sicily

Repairing a target ship, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

Rehearsing for the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1886. Illustration from The Graphic, (19 June 1886). Hand-coloured later

Water-Tub Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice for jousting: boys striking at a tub of water in such a manner as not to throw it over them

Moveable Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice for jousting: consisting of a cross-bar turning upon a pivot with a broad part to strike against

Fixed Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice: the fixed quintain consists of a stake fixed into ground, with a shield to aim at

Shooting at the Butt, 1496, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Shooting at the Butt, 1496, (1843). Archers shoot at the parish butt for the prize, using the arbalest or cross-bow. It was a law that a butt should be erected in every township

Have You Volunteered?, 1929. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Have You Volunteered?, 1929

Arms and Munitions, 20th century. A print from La Manufacture Francais D Armes et Cycles de Saint-Etienne, French mail order catalog

Method of laying an artillery piece on target using Gunners scale, 18th century. Paths of trajectories and various types of ammunition are shown

Hunting Magic, Design on pottery vessel, Zuni tribe, Pueblo Indian. Note the line to read the hunters arrow to the buffalos heart. British Museum, London

The Eighth Key of Basil Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, 1651. Symbolising the purification of metals through death and resurrection

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"From the skies of Berlin to the heart of Scotland, targets have always played a vital role in history. In 1943, RAF Bombers soared over Berlin, their sights set on strategic targets that would change the course of the Second World War. Fast forward to 1869, where curling enthusiasts aimed for precision on icy Scottish rinks, perfecting their aim with every slide. Even in 1822, archery meetings brought together skilled marksmen who honed their accuracy and focus. Meanwhile, military aircraft cockpits became command centers for pilots aiming at enemy positions during intense battles. Deep underground in Markham Colliery mineshafts, miners skillfully hit their target veins of coal to fuel industries. On shooting ranges worldwide, soldiers diligently practiced target practice to sharpen their skills and protect lives on the battlefield. Royal Air Force display posters showcased aerial acrobatics and pinpoint accuracy as pilots showcased their mastery over targets from above. In another era altogether, Colt Guns and Rifles became synonymous with hitting bullseyes both on hunting expeditions and competitive shooting events. Even French soldiers relied on sniping techniques to precisely eliminate threats from afar. Imagine a rooftop rifle range where urban sharpshooters took aim at distant marks while surrounded by city skylines - a testament to human precision amidst bustling landscapes. And even love found its way into targeting imagery during WWII when Valentines Day cards expressed sentiments like 'You are my target, ' symbolizing affectionate aims straight from the heart. " Through time and across various contexts - be it war or sport - "target" has remained an enduring symbol of focus, determination, skillfulness, and sometimes even romance.