Lifter Collection

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mr Strong the Weight Lifter. circa 1930s

Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World
3480495 Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World; (add.info.: Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World. Illustration from supplement to 'L'antiquite expliquee et representee en

Reading in the Middle Ages. (Illustration, 1901)
5975935 Reading in the Middle Ages. (Illustration, 1901) by Bressler, Henriette (1800-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Fetes. Family reading in the Middle Ages)

Sandows marvellous feat of strength at London Hippodrome
Eugene Sandow, strong man extraordinaire, seen supporting on his chest four men and ten women in addition to sundry cannon balls, part of his act at the London Hippodrome

Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. From the British Museum, London

The Empress Hall, Earls Court, 1948 London Olympic Games
The Empress Hall at Earls Court was the venue for Olympic wrestling and weight-lifting. Date: 1948

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Strong the Weight Lifters Wife. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Strong the Weight Lifters Daughter. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Strong the Weight Lifters Son. circa 1930s

Weight lifter with bended knees struggling to lift weight from the ground, front view

MACHINE: A. Chest; B. Vat, 4 feet by 5; C. Sifter; D. Lifter; E. Endless wire, 5 feet wide; F. Deckel straps; G. Dandy, a wire cylinder; H. Lower roller of endless wire; I. Roller; L

Nurses helping a patient out of bed F006 / 8907
MODEL RELEASED. Nurses helping a patient out of bed and into a wheelchair with an active lifter

Nurses helping a patient out of bed F006 / 8905
MODEL RELEASED. Nurses helping a patient out of bed with an active lifter

Nurses helping a patient out of bed F006 / 8906
MODEL RELEASED. Nurses helping a patient out of bed and into a wheelchair with an active lifter

Nurses helping a patient out of bed F006 / 8904
MODEL RELEASED. Nurses helping a patient out of bed with an active lifter

Nurses helping a patient out of bed F006 / 8903
MODEL RELEASED. Nurses helping a patient out of bed with an active lifter

The Shop Lifter by Stanley Lloyd
Humorous scene in a toy shop at Christmas as a security guard in smart livery chases after a small child who has decided they cannot leave a toy train engine at the shop

Expressions and Impressions, 1948 London Olympic Games
A selection of striking athletic images captured at the 1948 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948

Logging. Machinery being used to load logs onto a lorry in a forest clearing. A pile of freshly cut logs is at right. This forest is in the Arkhangelsk region, in the far north of Russia

Weight Lifters, portrait

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"Lifter: Strength, Unity, and Endurance Across Generations" In the world of Happy Families Playing Cards, Mr Strong the Weight Lifter stands tall as a symbol of power and determination. With bulging muscles and unwavering resolve, he inspires those around him to push their limits. Transporting us back in time to the Middle Ages, an illustration from 1901 depicts a scene of reading. In this era where knowledge was scarce, physical strength often paralleled intellectual prowess. The lifter's presence would have been revered as a testament to both mental and physical fortitude. Sandow's marvellous feat of strength at London Hippodrome showcases the grandeur associated with weightlifting performances. The audience is left in awe as they witness astonishing displays of power that defy human limitations. Even Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn recognized the significance of strength when capturing an old man playing with a child in his painting from 1635-1640. It serves as a reminder that strength not only empowers individuals but also fosters bonds between generations. The Strong family continues their legacy through Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Strong exudes grace while maintaining her inner strength; Miss Strong embodies resilience with every challenge she faces; Master Strong represents youthful vigor combined with determination for success. Moving forward to more recent times, we find ourselves at The Empress Hall during the 1948 London Olympic Games. Here, weightlifters from all corners of the globe gather to showcase their skills on one of sport's biggest stages – proving that lifting goes beyond mere physicality; it is an international language spoken by athletes united in pursuit of excellence. A front view image captures a weightlifter struggling to lift heavy weights off the ground – knees bent under immense pressure. This depiction reminds us that even amidst struggle and adversity, true lifters never give up; they persevere until victory is achieved. Beyond sports arenas or artistic representations, lifting takes many forms.