Finishing Collection (page 9)

Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2
During the longer lulls in firefighting activities, NFS firefighters took part in industrial production for the countrys war needs

The finishing touch. Illustration shows a young man wearing a robe, sitting in a chair by a window; he is reading a book. A young woman nurse is attending to him and an old man, the doctor

Poster Design for the Derby at Epsom Racecourse in Surrey circa 1950s

Row of tenements, 260 to 268 Elizabeth St. NY, in which a great deal of finishing of clothes is carried on. See photo of 2824, which shows condition of halls

Finishing School for debutantes moves from abroad, 1939
A finishing school for wartime debutantes relocated from Florence to a large country house in Hampshire. Here, girls who would in peacetime have been sent abroad to learn a foreign language

Fighting it Out at Glorious Goodwood
Artists impression of a fighting finish at Goodwood, described in The Bystander magazine (from where this image is taken) as the most popular and prettiest of meetings

Cesarewitch Handicap race, Newmarket
The close finish between Willonyx (nearest horse) and Martingale II at the 1911 Cesarewitch Handicap race at Newmarket racecourse, Suffolk. 1911

500 miles world record beaten at Brooklands, 1931
J. Dundee finishing first driving the Bentley of Captain Woolf Barnato, which averaged a speed of 118.39 miles per hour over the 500 mile race at Brooklands race track in 1931. Date: 1931

Indonesian Girl
Putting the finishing touches to the traditional costume of a young Balinese woman, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Alpine Artist
An old man puts the finishing touches to his alpine painting. Date: 1930s

Sand Artist
A sand artist putting the finishing touches to a sand sculpture of Christ on the cross, Ayr beach, Ayrshire, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Horse Racing - Won by a Short Head. A very close finish to this race, with one horse managing to stick its neck out enough to claim the race. Date: circa 1920s

Morris Park Race Track - The Bronx, NYC, USA Date: 1903

Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
An old craftsman finishes off a drawer with a plane, at a Shoreditch cabinet makers. 1940s

Switzerland - Payerne (Vaud) - Institution Jomini (a private finishing school). Date: circa 1910s

Lipstick in the Mirror
A girl puts the finishing touches to her lipstick in an oval mirror and listens to the latest hits on her radio at the same time! Date: 1960s

Making Ceramic Dogs
A woman puts the finishing touches to ceramic dogs, popular cottage ornaments. Date: circa 1900

Kw Siemens / Cig Card
KARL WILHELM SIEMENS later SIR CHARLES WILLIAM German-English electrical engineer and industrialist Date: 1823 - 1883

Clipping a Poodle / Black
A black poodle sits quietly while the stylist completes the finishing touches. Date: 1960s

Armstrong Gun-Maker / 1862
The finishing touches are applied by lathe to a 100 pounder Armstrong gun at the Woolwich Arsenal, London Date: 1862

Ammunition / Woolwich / 1877
Putting the finishing touches to Palliser shells at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London Date: 1877

Garnishing a curry
Curry. Womans hand adding coriander leaves to a curry as a garnish

Winning a race, conceptual artwork
Winning a race. Conceptual computer artwork showing a stick-man crossing the finish line in a race

Double page spread in a diary for 20-25 April
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 20-25 April. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

An Immense Cloth Finishing Dryer
A factory worker uses an immense cloth finishing dryer, in a promotional photograph for Dalglish. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Laundry at Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir
The laundry at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Items came to the laundry for finishing after first being washed in the wash house

M. Leon Coutier finishing a hand-axe of Acheulean type
How stone-age tools were made: a modern recontruction of prehistoric skill. Coutier seen striking light blows along the roughed-out edge with a boxwood hammer

Penny Farthing Race / Silk
The Last Lap Five racing cyclists approach the finishing line on their Penny Farthings

The preparation of a kite-balloon before take-off
Allied soldiers photographed putting the finishing touches to the envelope of a kite-balloon shortly before take-off. Such balloons remained tethered to the ground

OLYMPICS / 1932 / MEN 100M
Finishing line of the mens 100 metres: 1st - Tolan, USA (10.3s) 2nd - Metcalfe, USA 3rd - Jonath, Germany

Olympics / 1932 / Decathlon
Decathlon: Charles (USA) placed 4th in the 100 metres

OLYMPICS / 1932 / MEN 800M
Thomas Hampson (Great Britain) wins the mens 800 metres

Sewing Underwear
Photograph showing a woman adding trim and finishing touches to underclothes in 1911

Hon. Fs Jackson
The Hon. Francis Stanley Jackson finishing an off- drive. Cricketer for Yorkshire and England

Icing a Christmas Cake
Piping the finishing touches to the icing on a Christmas (or birthday) cake, with a metal icer, remembering not to squeeze too hard, or the result will be messy

Varnishing Oars, 1930
Mr. A. Bushnell painting the blade of an Oxford oar which will be used in the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race. For over 50 years he was responsible for such finishing touches

Happy Xmas Cake
A fine Christmas cake, decorated with holly and berries a plastic Santa. A pretty ribbon tied in a bow is the perfect finishing touch

Decorating Xmas Tree
A little boy and girl, put the finishing touches to their fake Christmas tree, adding the last bits of tinsel and a bell. The presents will be opened tomorrow morning

Artist with Crowd
An artist working outdoors, puts the finishing touches to his artwork, whilst a crowd looks on with delight and amazement

Fields of cereals, near Avoch, Black Isle, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hay bales, near Avoch, Black Isle, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Vineyard, Queenstown, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Potters at Work C19
Potters at work, one barefoot at his wheel and his two colleagues finishing a bowl and putting a vase on a shelf on tiptoe

Glass Polishers
Glass polishers putting the finishing touches to various pieces of glassware

The Race Finish 1775
Three jockeys and their mounts pass the finishing post to the applause of three spectators. Rather savage looking riding crops appear to have been employed

Adam Costume 1939
A simple, tailored check tweed jacket worn over a pink jumper and contrasted with a skirt of vertical stripes. Brown hat, gloves, handbag & loafers add the finishing touch

GUY FAWKES
A man puts the finishing touches to a rather garish Guy, for a London hospital

Barrelmaker (Series)
Le tonnelier - BARREL-MAKER - putting the finishing touches to a wine-barrel

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"Finishing: A Celebration of Triumphs and Achievements Across Time and Industries" Grandstand at Saratoga Race Course, NY State, USA: The thundering hooves reach the final stretch as jockeys push their limits, racing towards the ultimate finish line. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M. Bateman: In a world where victory is elusive, this masterpiece captures the exhilaration of crossing that finish line first. Building Diesel Locomotives in Swindon: Skilled hands meticulously assemble each part, bringing to life powerful machines that will conquer miles after miles until they reach their destination. Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 Olympics: With determination etched on his face, Abrahams sprints with lightning speed to claim gold in an unforgettable race that solidified his place in history's hall of fame. Indianapolis 500: Engines roar as drivers navigate through hairpin turns and straightaways, pushing themselves beyond limits to taste victory at one of motorsport's most prestigious events. Completed R100: Majestic airship takes flight after countless hours spent constructing it piece by piece; a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess reaching new heights. Advertisement for Ford Anglia cars: Sleek lines and cutting-edge technology come together harmoniously as Ford Anglia cars cross the finish line of innovation with style and reliability. Wedding cake: Layers upon layers intricately designed symbolize love's journey culminating in a sweet union celebrated with joyous cheers when two souls say "I do. " Shrove Tuesday Football Match, Kingston-Upon-Thames, 1846: Amidst muddy fields and passionate rivalries emerges an ancient tradition where players valiantly strive for glory while embracing camaraderie till the final whistle blows. Percival E3H Mew Gull, G-AFa, at Hatfield.