Floats Collection (page 2)

The Red Sail, Venice
Watercolour painting of a boat close by in Venice, Italy. In the background, there floats many other sailing vessels. Date: circa 1930

Short Mayo Composite S20 Mercury long-range seaplane, test flight, Rochester, Kent Date: 1938

Blackburn Shark bomber and reconnaissance seaplane Date: 1938

Pilatus PC-6 Turbo-Poter F-GAMV
Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo-Porter F-GAMV (msn 726), at the Paris Air Show held in early June 1977 at Paris - Le Bourget airport, advertising SEFA floats. Date: 1977

Many thousands gathered at the waterside at the River Thames in Richmond, with decorated illuminated floats, glowing fruits everywhere to be seen. Date: August 1892

Southend Carnival parade, along the sea-front. Date: circa 1955

Coos Bay, Oregon, USA. Colorful crab trap floats on the Oregon coast. Date: 02-05-2021

Children fishing outside a country house (colour litho)
5226917 Children fishing outside a country house (colour litho) by Sowerby, John George (1876-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children fishing outside a country house)

A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving)
1591397 A Punting Expedition on the Thames (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Punting Expedition on the Thames)

Loading floats etc, Guinnesss Brewery, Dublin (b / w photo)
3656496 Loading floats etc, Guinnesss Brewery, Dublin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading floats etc, Guinnesss Brewery, Dublin)

Enthusiasts (engraving)
6010840 Enthusiasts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enthusiasts. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1893).); © Look and Learn

The American Meat Supply, Sketches at Liverpool (engraving)
1059463 The American Meat Supply, Sketches at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Meat Supply, Sketches at Liverpool)

Removing Worn and Rusted Buoys, Floats and Sinkers for Repair in Britain (w / c on paper)
1214023 Removing Worn and Rusted Buoys, Floats and Sinkers for Repair in Britain (w/c on paper) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 47.8x31.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Tidal Power Generator (litho)
2812546 Tidal Power Generator (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tidal Power Generator)

The Nice Carnival, The Walk And The Battle Of Flowers (colour litho)
2798287 The Nice Carnival, The Walk And The Battle Of Flowers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nice Carnival, The Walk And The Battle Of Flowers)

Currie Jet Wot G-APWT, the second Currie Wot, first flown on 20 October 1959, fitted with a 70hp Rover TP.60/1 turboprop engine in November 1960

Bbiplane, seaplane on floats, Weihaiwei, Weihai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: aircraft, biplane, seaplane on floats, Weihaiwei, Weihai, China

Parade of the Victuallers, Philadelphia, 1821 (w / c on paper)
704527 Parade of the Victuallers, Philadelphia, 1821 (w/c on paper) by Krimmel, Johann Ludwig (John Lewis) (1787-1821); 36.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Maharana Bhim Singh frolics with noblemen in the palace pool
5857965 Maharana Bhim Singh frolics with noblemen in the palace pool, 1803 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Chokha (fl.1799-1824); 32.5x45.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Nice Carnival, 1894 (engraving)
3471701 Nice Carnival, 1894 (engraving) by Bonvoisin, Maurice Charles Mathieu (Mars) (1849-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Le Figaro Illustre); Belgian, out of copyright

Crossing the river, 1912 (colour litho)
2920437 Crossing the river, 1912 (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book of Saints and Heroes published by Longmans Green & Co 1912 H J Ford)

A great American party dedicated to children (colour litho)
2777803 A great American party dedicated to children (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great American party dedicated to children)

The Beauty Procession in Atlantic City (colour litho)
2777675 The Beauty Procession in Atlantic City (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beauty Pageant in Atlantic City)

The Feast Of Freshers In Ferrara, The Student Procession Crosses The City (colour litho)
2798499 The Feast Of Freshers In Ferrara, The Student Procession Crosses The City (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feast Of Freshers In Ferrara)

Russian Submarine Infernal Machines (engraving)
1608054 Russian Submarine Infernal Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Submarine Infernal Machines)

Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands
The British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852

The Carnival at Nice, some of the Triumphal Cars (litho)
1036808 The Carnival at Nice, some of the Triumphal Cars (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Nice, some of the Triumphal Cars)

Fourth and Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA
Floral parade at Fourth and Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA. Showing the Fire Department on a horse-drawn float. Date: 1900s

The grape festival in Rome, the picturesque harvest procession in Piazza di Siena (colour litho)
2777990 The grape festival in Rome, the picturesque harvest procession in Piazza di Siena (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grape festival in Rome)

Folk Festivals (Colour Litho)
2783831 Folk Festivals (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folk festivals. A characteristic celebration - the Triumph of the Virgin - that had not been)

Fishermen with Nets, Mexico, c. 1926 (b / w photo)
472717 Fishermen with Nets, Mexico, c.1926 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Thirty thousand people gathered in Alba from all over Piedmont for the Truffle Fair and the Wine Exhibition
2783646 Thirty thousand people gathered in Alba from all over Piedmont for the Truffle Fair and the Wine Exhibition (colour litho) by Beltrame

Interesting side lights on the words work (b / w photo)
6002666 Interesting side lights on the words work (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interesting side lights on the words work)

Make way for the joy procession! (colour litho)
2778132 Make way for the joy procession! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Make way for the joy procession)

Torre del Greco was destroyed by Vesuvius thirteen times and always rebuilt (colour litho)
2778012 Torre del Greco was destroyed by Vesuvius thirteen times and always rebuilt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession of republican institutions. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796244 Procession of republican institutions. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Delaw, Georges (1874-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of republican institutions)

Scene from the Nice Carnival (colour litho)
2779804 Scene from the Nice Carnival (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Nice Carnival. Le char de SM Carnaval XXXX)

Carnival floats being prepared at the Palais de l Industrie, Paris (colour litho)
971864 Carnival floats being prepared at the Palais de l Industrie, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nice Carnival, 1894 (engraving)
3471709 Nice Carnival, 1894 (engraving) by Bonvoisin, Maurice Charles Mathieu (Mars) (1849-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Le Figaro Illustre); Belgian, out of copyright

Buoys and Grappling Hook, 1933 (w / c & ink on paper)
5614229 Buoys and Grappling Hook, 1933 (w/c & ink on paper) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); 40 x 48.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Comical Procession from The English Spy, pub
3090261 The Comical Procession from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) Gloucester to Berkeley, from The English Spy, pub

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

In Teignmouth Carnival week, a nostalgic look-back to a float from 70 years ago. Circa 1930

Lord Mayors Show, Birmingham, Saturday 26th May 1973. Evening Mail, The Birmingham Post, Sunday Mercury, Newspaper, Float

The 1984 Coventry Carnival procession seen here passing through Broadgate 9th June 1984

The Top Shop float in the shape of a canal narrow boat seen here taking part in the 1981 Coventry Carnival. 13th June 1974

The 1974 Coventry Carnival procession seen here passing through Broadgate 15th June 1974

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"Floats: A Spectacular Display of Creativity and Innovation" Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of floats. From parades in Fall River, Massachusetts to the grandeur of a Sherwin Williams float, these magnificent creations never fail to captivate our imagination. Imagine gazing at the majestic Zeppelin L15 gracefully floating above the Thames, or marveling at fishing equipment perfectly suited for the serene beauty of Lake District. And who could forget the Merryweathers Engine proudly leading its way through bustling streets? But floats aren't just limited to land; they take flight too. Picture yourself soaring high in a Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane, exploring new horizons while feeling an exhilarating sense of freedom. Yet amidst all this adventure, let's not overlook our humble abode – Earth itself. As we celebrate floats from various corners of the globe like Thames Barge at Snape Maltings in Suffolk or The Fly pilchard cellar in Newquay, Cornwall circa 1900, we're reminded of our interconnectedness with nature and history. And what better way to enjoy life's simple pleasures than holidaymakers frolicking in Margate's sparkling sea? Their joyous laughter echoing along sandy shores is a testament to how they are bring people together and create cherished memories. Speaking of flights that defy gravity, let's not miss out on marveling at Zeppelin-Lindau Rs II German long-range flying boat as it effortlessly glides through vast skies. It reminds us that human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to conquering new frontiers. Even advertisements get their moment on floats. Fairy Soap Advert takes center stage with its vibrant colors and captivating storytelling – reminding us that even mundane tasks can be transformed into magical experiences. Lastly, Kronos and Uroboros symbolize eternal cycles - representing time passing by as we continue embracing innovation throughout generations.