Backs Collection (page 3)

The Cult of Nudity - sunbathing fashions, 1930s
Page from The Sphere reporting on the growing vogue for sunbathing fashions, particularly backless swimsuits - a style that began at the fashionable French resorts of the Riviera

Athletic man, back, shoulders

Two Zulu Mothers carrying their children, using hide slings across their backs - Southern Africa. Date: circa 1909

Jeanne D arc, Idealised
JOAN OF ARC An idealised representation - she fulfils Merlins prophecy that a virgin will come whose horse will trample the backs of bowmen

Mary Christ Salvator Mundi fronts Coat arms paintings
Mary and Christ as Salvator Mundi (fronts), Coat of arms paintings in gray-green grisaille (backs), oil on limewood, 20.1 x 13.7 cm (left panel) |, 19.9 x 13.6 cm (right panel), Not referenced

Smoking farmers fireplace seven farmers fire
Smoking farmers by a fireplace, There are seven farmers by a fire, one of them standing with their backs to the fireplace

3 Bedouin women carrying papyrus bundles backs
3 Bedouin women carrying (papyrus) bundles on their backs. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

dog balanced two chair backs Thomas Forrest Welsh
A dog balanced on two chair backs; Thomas Forrest (Welsh, active Pon-Y-Pridel, Wales 1860s - 1870s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Backcountry Skier Skinning In The Iguana Backs Of The Chugach Range Above Valdez, Southcentral Alaska

Transport Methods Circa 11Th Century. Porters Carrying Goods In Baskets On Their Backs. Men Carrying Goods On A Stretcher. Muleteers With Laden Mules. After A Watercolour By A. Heins

Transport Of Merchandise On The Backs Of Camels. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Woodcut In La Cosmographie Universelle By Thevet Edition Of 1575

Pigeons - Frill-Backs and Scandaroons, Fancy Breed
A portait illustrating two Frill-Back and two Scandaroon pigeons. Both breeds are domesticated and a breed of fancy pigeon

Syrian Turks - Aleppo, Syria
Syrian Turks (Turks in Syria, Syrian Turkoman or Syrian Turkmen) - Syrian citizens of Turkish descent, living in the Syrian provinces of the Ottoman Empire before its dissolution

Picture No. 11051717
Black Saddle Back / Saddleback Clownfish / Anemone Fish sheltering in a large sea anemone shallow waters, central Indo-Pacific Date:

Austro-Hungarian soldiers carrying munitions, WW1
Austro-Hungarian soldiers carrying munitions on their backs during the First World War. Date: 19 September 1917

Man and woman shadow boxing in the park in Hong Kong, backs to the camera. Woman with wooden sword, another woman left of picture

Children and grown-ups at shadow boxing class in a park, Hon
Children and grown ups at a shadow boxing class in the park in Hong Kong. Woman, to the left and man to the right of the picture, with backs to camera watching the class. Date: 1980

Men and young boys sitting on the beach in Oman
Salalah Sultanate of Oman. Omani men and boys sitting cross legged- backs to camera on the beach wearing traditional clothes. Date: 1977

Clan Gathering on the beach for meeting with Sultan Qaboos
Salalah Sultanate of Oman. Omani Clan wearing traditional clothes and hats sitting on the beach, backs to camera, for a gathering with Sultan Qaboos. Cameraman recording. Shoes on the sand. Date: 1977

Salmon Leap on Bush River, Bushmills - a view of a weir and to the left a mill and waterwheel. There are the backs of houses in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Bushmills)

God backs British soldiers
This British soldier can go forward in confidence knowing that God will guide and guard him... circa 1914

Military / Training / German
German soldiers engaged in a variety of exercises - swinging from ropes to cross rivers, climbing on one anothers backs to scale walls, gymnastics &c. Date: circa 1850

Schoolgirls and teacher on a Christmas card
Four schoolgirls and their teacher on a Christmas card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Four women in a shopping street, China (probably Hong Kong). circa 1930

A Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in the Drawing Room of Quex House. Originally built as a small ballroom in 1883

Japan - Nurses with their charges. Date: 1932

Anatomical details
Tab IV. Figures and diagrams showing anatomical details Source: De motu animalium - Joh. Alphonsi Borelli, Neapolitani matheseos professoris, De motu animalium

Two girls carrying babies, Japan
Two girls carrying babies on their backs, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Two contrasting forms of transport, then and now. Above: a lady in a sedan chair, about to leave Hampton Court for home. Below: a rather more racy journey

Tatler front cover, 1963 - Punting on the Cam
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a view from Clare Bridge in Cambridge showing basking in the suns rays while lounging in the rivers famous punts. Date: 1963

Three women with firewood bundles
Three women resting on a stone wall, carrying large bundles of firewood on their backs

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1947
Distinctively Dolis. High heels slingback womens shoes. Date: 1947

Cambridge Punting Scene
A summers day scene on the Backs at Cambridge, showing Clare College, by the River Cam, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1950s

Keep Fit Class
Keep young and beautiful - a ladies keep fit class, with the ladies lying on their backs in a circle, doing leg exercises! Date: early 1930s

Landscape corner building awning far right two figures
Artokoloro

Girls Children series N58 promoting Our Little Beauties Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Nocturne Dance House 1889 Etching drypoint fourth state
Artokoloro

Jesus among the Doctors, c. 1320 (fresco)
XIR899929 Jesus among the Doctors, c.1320 (fresco) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: Jesus au milieu des docteurs); Italian, out of copyright

Ebenezer Chapel, Bartletts Passage, c. 1890 (drawing)
XJF3038375 Ebenezer Chapel, Bartletts Passage, c.1890 (drawing) by Appleton, J. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Book of Samuel)

Bartletts Buildings, 1890 (watercolour)
XJF3038373 Bartletts Buildings, 1890 (watercolour) by Appleton, J. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back of houses west side of Bartletts buildings Holborn)

The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bulls last effort to oblige his false friends, engraving 1794, a satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull

The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco)
XIR468191 The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza

Autumn, Melchior Hamers, Alexander Voet (I), 1628 - 1689

Pieta surrounded by scenes of crucified martyrs, Hieronymus Wierix, 1597 - 1619

Christ on the cross and the lance carrier, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, 1597 - 1619

The bowl rests on a cochlea that is sandwiched between the backs of a man and a woman, the woman holds the bowl with her hands, the man wearing the satyr on his shoulders

Two pilgrims at a pond, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1603 - 1652

Two pilgrims at a pond, Jan van de Velde (II), Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1603 - 1652

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"Exploring the diverse wonders of backs: from Hindu mythology to punting at Cambridge" Discover the mystical allure of "backs, " as we delve into a world where ancient legends and modern traditions intertwine. In Hindu mythology, the concept of "The Cosmic Turtle" represents the foundation upon which our universe rests – an intriguing parallel to the serene beauty found in Cambridge's famous Backs. Picture yourself punting along the tranquil River Cam, surrounded by lush greenery and iconic landmarks such as St John's College. This quintessential Cambridge experience offers a unique perspective on this historic cityscape, allowing you to immerse yourself in its rich academic heritage. But it doesn't stop there. Prepare for whimsy as we encounter unexpected sights like a Sealyham riding atop a sheep or Japanese women indulging in punting adventures. These playful encounters remind us that they can not just about history; they're also about embracing joy and spontaneity. Venturing further into these enchanting landscapes, we stumble upon strawberry pickers diligently harvesting nature's sweetest gems amidst Kings College and the Backs. The juxtaposition between hard work and idyllic surroundings serves as a reminder that even in bustling cities like Cambridge, moments of tranquility can be found if one knows where to look. Nature lovers will be captivated by scenes featuring two cats playfully chasing butterflies against picturesque backdrops. These simple yet magical moments encapsulate both serenity and curiosity – qualities often associated with life within university walls. Traveling beyond Cambridge's borders, we find ourselves transported to Carmarthen, where coracle men navigate their traditional boats through winding rivers. This glimpse into Welsh culture reminds us that backs exist far beyond England's borders; they are universal symbols of connection between land and water. As our journey comes full circle, we return to Clare College Bridge over River Cam – an architectural marvel nestled within Clare College itself.