Rubber Collection (#7)

BALANCING THE BOOKS
An accountant checks his ledger and balances his books before rubber stamping them. Date: 1930s

SPEAKING WATCH (INSIDES)
A watch designed by M.Sivan, which contains a miniature Edison phonograph, allowing it to speak the time, by reading off a rubber disc. Date: 1894

CHILDREN ON BEACH 1 OF 4
Children on the beach - wanting to make friends but feeling a bit shy Date: 1930s

The Reels of Gutta-percha Covered Conducting Wire Conveyed into Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, at Greenwich, 1865-66

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England, Kent, Romney Marsh, Dungeness, Old fishermans cottage covered in black rubberised weatherproofing

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England, Kent, Romney Marsh, Dungeness, Old fishermans cottage covered in black rubberised weatherproofing

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England, Kent, Romney Marsh, Dungeness, Old fishermans cottage covered in black rubberised weatherproofing

New York World Fair - The Goodrich Building
The Goodrich Sidney Arena, New York Worlds Fair 1939. In the Goodrich Safety Arena Jimmie Lynch and his dare-devil stunt drivers entertain Worlds Fair visitors comfortably seated in the covered

Macho swimmer in rubber hat, USA
Macho triathlon swimmer in green rubber hat. Seattle, USA

Dummy rubber Centurion Tank, Joint Concelament Centre Troops
Exercise " London Pride" held on Salisbury Plain between September 5-9 under the direction of Sir Francis Festing: troops of the Joint Concelament Centre moving a dummy Centurion tank

RAF personnel learning to use a dinghy, 1941. Creator: Charles Brown
RAF personnel learning to use a dinghy, 1941. Airmen at training school during the Second World War: Getting into and out of a rubber dinghy is a difficult job until the process has been practised

Lea Bridge Rubber Works Ltd - Aircraft Section, 1941. Creator: Unknown
Lea Bridge Rubber Works Ltd - Aircraft Section, 1941. Advertisement for a company that manufactured items used by the British armed forces during the Second World War: barrage balloons, parachutes

Salies-de-Bearn, France - Thermal Baths - Sports Pool. Date: circa 1920s

Young woman on the beach in leopardprint two-piece swimsuit
Young woman on the beach in stylised leopardprint two-piece swimsuit - exact resort location unknown. Date: circa 1950s

Picture No. 12479264
Swimming pool with inflatable flamingo and cocktail Date:

The Avros Building, Medan, Sumatra, North Indonesia
The Avros Building, Medan, the capital of Indonesias North Sumatra province on the East Coast. The General Association of Rubber Planters on the East Coast of Sumatra

Smoking Rubber, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Hooper's patent submarine telegraph cables, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Hooper's patent submarine telegraph cables, 1862. Mr. Hooper's cable is composed of the usual copper or other conductor insulated with indiarubber

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Advert; Michelin; tyres; French; 1901; rubber; Michelin man; logo; advertising; automobiles; vintage, Historical Ads and Posters, 3175439

Fishing boat, Sweet Promise, St Ives harbour, Cornwall
Fishing boat, the Sweet Promise, in the harbour at St Ives, Cornwall. 1970s

Farmer with horse and cart in a field. Date: circa 1960s

Tabby cat and kitten in basket with hot water bottle
Unusual Friends - tabby cat and kitten asleep in basket with blanket and hot water bottle. 1950s

Cambridge Street India Rubber Works, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Showing the Losing Department of the Month Regarding Health & Safety Date: 1930s

Rubber walk Mabaruma GUYANA South America
Rubber walk. Mabaruma, Guyana

Panda Head Bucket
6th July 1959: Chi-Chi the giant panda attempts to remove a rubber bucket from her head at London Zoo. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

London. Brentford. The Firestone Tyre Factory on the Great West Road

Firestone tires ad, 1912
Advertisement for Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, 1912. Hand-colored woodcut

Fins, Colorful Swim Fins Hanging From Sailboat Tie (Acrylic Painting)

Diagram depicting calisthenics for girls, 19th century
Diagram depicting calisthenics for girls

Rubber Tree Forest of Licin, East Java, Java, Indonesia
Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) forest of Licin; East Java, Java, Indonesia

Alphonse P nauds ornithopter, driven by twisted rubber bands. Alphonse P naud (1850-1880) a French aviation designer and engineer. Dated 19th Century

Alphonse P nauds helicopter, driven by twisted rubber bands. Alphonse P naud (1850-1880) a French aviation designer and engineer. Dated 19th Century

Steam Road locomotive, with chain drive. This vehicle had rubber tyres 1871
British Robey & Co (Lincoln), Steam Road locomotive, with chain drive. This vehicle had rubber tyres 1871

Potash lorries burned Jericho road Great rubber
Potash lorries burned on Jericho road Great rubber tire of potash lorry still in full blaze when picture was taken on the following morning after attack on previous evening. 1938, Israel

Ficus Elastica Assam India Rubber Charles T Scowen
Ficus Elastica - Assam India - Rubber; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948), The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Assam

Bike Racing

Rafts Along The Shore At Sunrise On The Marsh Fork Of The Canning River In The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Summer, Alaska

Rubber spatula with a wooden handle

Advertisement for Hixopad rubber heels - the best. Date: early 20th century

Cutout advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels - holding on to a good thing. Date: early 20th century

Advertisement for Wood Milne rubber heels. Date: early 20th century

MG RV8 1996 Green metallic
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MG MGB Roadster 1981 Bronze metallic
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MG MGB GT 1981 Orange
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MG MGB Roadster 1979 Blue light
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MG MGB GT 1987 Yellow

MG MGB Roadster 1978 Orange

Comic postcard, Mother and son in department store Date: 20th century

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"Rubber: A Versatile Material that Stretches Across Time and Industries" From the blueprint of the Titanic to a cartoon punch in Congo, it has left its mark throughout history. In 1906, it revolutionized the footwear industry with a variety of ladies' boots that combined style and comfort. Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA - the birthplace manufacturing - where this remarkable material has shaped countless industries. Fast forward to 1980, an orange MG MGB Roadster cruises down the road, showcasing how rubber enhances automotive performance. Meanwhile, in Gorey Harbour and Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey's Channel Islands during the swinging 1960s, rubber played a role in capturing memories through photographs. But it's not just about functionality; rubber brings joy too. A toy duck floats happily on water while reminding us of childhood innocence. And speaking of Britain's love for cars, another MG MGB Roadster proudly displays its British heritage. Picture No. 12479265 reveals an enchanting scene featuring Ficus elastica or Indian rubber tree - a testament to nature's gift of this versatile material. Picture No. 12020840 showcases how rubber connects people across borders and cultures as they enjoy its benefits together. Lastly, Picture No. 11992894 captures moments frozen in time - individuals relying on everyday objects made possible by this extraordinary substance called "rubber. " whether it be engineering marvels like the Titanic or everyday items we take for granted today; from fashion-forward boots to iconic automobiles; from picturesque landscapes to cherished childhood toys – all owe their existence partly to one thing.