Deterrent Collection

The Thief - painting by Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa
Postcard image after a painting by Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa La Ladrona (" The Thief" ) in the los Tiros art gallery in Granada, Spain

Aircraft Vickers Valiant. A photograph taken at No. 232. Operational Convertion Unit R.A.F. Gaydon showing the ground servicing facilities of the Valiant Bombers. March 1956 P004847

Students from Our Lady and St Bede School, Stockton, pictured with Police Officers from the Cleveland Police Traffic Department, Superintendent Derek Sharpe and PC Jim Brown

de Havilland Blue Streak
De Havilland Blue Streak Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Being Lowered, in Its Launcher-Frame, Onto a Low-Loader Truck Date: 1950s

Advert for Mothaks - Meet the Moth Menace with Mothaks, save your clothes from ruin Date: 1936

Shootout between police and criminals on a Paris street (colour litho)
2779422 Shootout between police and criminals on a Paris street (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Convoy of captured Moroccan insurgents, 1897 (colour litho)
971963 Convoy of captured Moroccan insurgents, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoy of captured Moroccan insurgents, 1897)

Rabbit confused by a scarecrow (colour litho)
7184891 Rabbit confused by a scarecrow (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit confused by a scarecrow)

Ms Fr 22912 Fol. 2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God
BNP159944 Ms Fr 22912 Fol.2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God by Saint Augustine (354-430) translated by Raoul de Presles (1316-82) c.1400-50 (vellum) by French School

Vigilante notice of 1882 (litho)
PNP245859 Vigilante notice of 1882 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: warning of public hanging for outlaws caught within city limits of Las Vegas after 10 o)

Hanging a pirate in a cage on high ground overlooking the sea (engraving)
PNP270204 Hanging a pirate in a cage on high ground overlooking the sea (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers on top of their nest synchronise ejection of formic acid droplets to maximise deterrent effect on potential predator, UK

Myanmar - Taung saung Nat or Burmese Guardian Spirit
Myanmar - Taung saung Nat (Spirit) or Burmese Angel. Taung saung Nats are mountain guardian spirits who appear to act as a deterrent against environmental destruction. Date: circa 1910s

C (Coastal) Class non-rigid airship employed on coastal patrolling around Britains eastern and southern coastlines as a U-boat deterrent. Seen here is serial no

Men on New Stoughton Wagon, Iowa, USA
Two men on a New Stoughton Wagon with spades in their hands. Photograph by Charles Clinton Stevens of Williams, Iowa, USA. The covering on the horse is probably designed to protect it from flies

Bird deterrent falcon on window, to prevent birds colliding into glass, Suffolk, England, October

HP117 deterrent maritime transport

European Mole (Talpa europaea) solar-powered deterrent in garden lawn, England, August

Bird deterrent made from a potato with feathers stuck in it and suspended by string

Male swallow (Hirundo rustica) watching a bee. The bird knows instinctively that the bee is not palatable

White rhinoceros conservation C015 / 0656
White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) conservation, Umhlametsi Private Nature Reserve, South Africa. A veterinarian collects samples of rhinoceros horn for DNA analysis

Rhinoceros conservation C015 / 0662
Rhinoceros conservation, South Africa. A black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) has had its horns removed by rangers at a private game reserve as a deterrent to poaching

Splittermine (SM-70) firing, artwork C015 / 1698
Splittermine. Computer artwork of a splittermine (SM-70) antipersonnel mine firing. These devices were mounted on rural sections of the East German border with West Germany from 1970

White rhinoceros horn removal C015 / 0659
White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) horn removal, Umhlametsi Private Nature Reserve, South Africa. These horns were removed from a white rhinoceros as part of an anti-poaching operation

White rhinoceros conservation
White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) conservation. Children from a local village observe a rhinoceros de-horning operation at the Kwenga Lodge Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Warning sign: forensic tagging C018 / 0042
Sign warning potential criminals that they will be forensically tagged. This is a new technology involving the use of a unique encrypted molecular taggent

Speed camera C018 / 1160
Speed camera

Tomato leaf, SEM C015 / 5173
Tomato leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaf

Tomato leaf, SEM C015 / 5172
Tomato leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaf

Tobacco leaf, SEM C015 / 5171
Tobacco leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tobacco (Nicotiana sp.) leaf

Partially hidden speed camera
Speed camera partially hidden from view. West Midlands, UK

Mothballs C016 / 4469
Mothballs. Mothballs contain chemicals that repel or kill insects that feed on clothing. Older formulations used the organic compound naphthalene

Protective suits at Titan Missile Museum C013 / 5302
Protective suits at Titan Missile Museum near Tucson, Arizona (for use while fuelling the missile, etc). The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Missile fuelling equipment C013 / 5303
Missile fuelling equipment at Titan Missile Museum near Tucson, Arizona. The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Microwave radar horns C013 / 5299
Microwave radar horns of a surveillance security system at Titan Missile Museum near Tucson, Arizona. The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Rocket engine at Titan missile museum C013 / 5297
Rocket engine at Titan missile museum near Tucson, Arizona. The silo-launched Titan II missile was part of Americas nuclear deterrent

Stink bug gland
A close-up of the gland located on the thorax of the stink bug, from which they produce a pungent odour to deter enemies

USA, Oregon, Portland. Close-up of padlock on chain

Papilio Demadocus
PAPILIO DEMODOCUS the eye markings are a deterrent to predators. Date: mid 19th century ?

Pampas Cat (Leopardus pajeros) dead adult, shot animal strung up on post as deterrent to other predators, Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Male oak eggar moth (Lasiocampa quercus) resting on a wall. Male oak eggar moths fly during the day and are a red-brown colour, whereas females are nocturnal and are a light brown colour

Magpie moth (Abraxas grossulariata) camouflaged against a wall. This moth is found throughout North America and Europe. It uses camouflage to avoid predators such as birds

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Speed camera, computer artwork. This piece of equipment is used to photograph vehicles exceeding the local speed limit. As well as a camera

Traffic speed camera. Computer artwork of a traffic speed camera marked by yellow and black warning stripes. The camera has been triggered by a speeding vehicle and is taking a picture

Traffic speed cameras. Computer artwork of traffic speed cameras with speed limit signs. The cameras have been triggered by speeding vehicles and they are taking pictures (as shown by the flashes)

Denatonium molecule

Londons Low Emission Zone, 2008
Londons Low Emission Zone (LEZ), road sign. Set up by Transport for London (TfL), in London, England, the zone is intended to improve air quality by using charges to deter polluting vehicles

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"Deterrent: The Power of Fear and Consequences" In the realm of art, Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's captivating painting "The Thief" depicts a moment frozen in time, where the thief is halted by an unseen force - a deterrent to his unlawful actions. Meanwhile, Mothaks' advertisement showcases their innovative product as the ultimate deterrent against pesky moths invading your home. Moving from products to military might, the de Havilland Blue Streak stands tall as a symbol of deterrence, its imposing presence warning potential adversaries against aggression. Across cultures and beliefs, Myanmar's Taung saung Nat or Burmese Guardian Spirit serves as a spiritual deterrent, protecting communities from harm and evil forces. Closer to home, students from Our Lady and St Bede School in Stockton stand proudly alongside police officers. Their united front acts as both reassurance for safety and a visible deterrent against crime within their community. History reminds us that even notorious criminals fear certain consequences. As depicted in the chilling lithograph titled "The Apaches do not fear prison. The guillotine terrifies them, " it becomes clear that some punishments serve as powerful deterrents for even the most hardened individuals. Law enforcement's relentless pursuit of justice often leads to intense confrontations like the Paris street shootout portrayed in another vivid lithograph. These dramatic encounters highlight how police presence can act as both protection for citizens and a formidable deterrent against criminal activities. Society understands that fear plays an essential role in maintaining order. A thought-provoking color lithograph aptly titled "The Fear of Punishment" captures this sentiment perfectly by showcasing how consequences instill caution among individuals who contemplate wrongdoing. Throughout history, captured Moroccan insurgents are paraded through streets with conviction—a visual reminder that swift action awaits those who challenge authority—an effective means of deterrence showcased through yet another striking color lithograph capturing this eventful moment.