Pinned Collection (page 3)

Crab spider specimen C015 / 3416
MODEL RELEASED. Crab spider specimen. Close-up of a person holding a crab spider (family Thomisidae) on a pin

Collection of beetles C016 / 5592
Beetles. A selection of beetles from the collections of Sir Joseph Banks. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Collection of beetles C016 / 5591
Beetles. A selection of beetles from the collections of Sir Joseph Banks. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Blitz in London -- training office workers, WW2
Blitz in London -- LFS personnel training office workers in firefighting, 7 June 1941, with a diagram of a typical kilo magnesium electron incendiary bomb pinned to a blackboard

Morellia simplex, sweat fly
The sweat fly or syrphid fly looks like a very small bee and can be seen hovering around flowers. Specimen for the collections of the Natural History Museum

Vehicle numbers of pilgrims pinned to a tree in this sacred town, popular with all religions, Kataragama, South East, Sri Lanka, Asia

Clipping Ostrich Feathers - South Africa Date: circa 1920s

Bandits in Germany
German bandits attack their victims, one thrown to the ground and one pinned against a tree, during the Thirty Years War. 1643

Frenchwoman with returning soldier

C12th Male Dress
Labourer: Phrygian cap, hooded tunic hitched up, long stockings & short boots. Rich Jew: conical hat with brim, mantle pinned with a brooch, super-tunic, girdle & pouch. Date: 12th century

Dog and Xmas Greeting
A dog lies holding a card wishing people a bright and happy Christmas, a flower is pinned to the card for decoration. 1890

Butterflies

Pinned broken jaw, X-ray
Pinned broken jaw. Coloured X-ray of the skull (front view) of a 65 year old man, showing a pinned fracture of the lower jawbone (mandible)

Pinned ankle fracture, coloured X-ray
Pinned ankle fracture. Coloured X-ray of the ankle bones of a patient with a pinned ankle fracture. The malleolus (bony projection at the end of a bone) of the fibula (right)

Coloured X-ray of a fractured tibia & fibula
Pinned broken leg. Coloured X-ray of a pinned fracture of both the tibia and fibula (lower leg bones). The tibia (larger bone, centre) has been immobilised by metal pins (lower & upper centre)

Pinned broken leg. X-ray of a pinned fracture of both the tibia and fibula (lower leg bones). The tibia (larger bone, at centre) has been immobilised by metal pins (lower & upper centre)

Cleft lip. Image 2 of 2. Artwork of the face of a person with a cleft, or hare, lip following surgery to correct it. A cleft lip is a birth defect caused by a failure of the face to fuse together

Pinned curved spine, X-ray
Pinned curved spine. Coloured X-ray of bones of the spine and pelvis of a 49 year old woman showing two screws (blue) pinning the lower lumbar vertebra (L5) to the sacrum of the pelvis

Pinned ankle fracture, two views, X-ray
Pinned ankle fracture. Coloured X-rays showing two views of a pinned ankle fracture in an elderly woman. The ankle is seen from the side at left, and from the front at right

Pinned finger fracture, X-ray
Pinned broken finger. Coloured X-ray of a pinned fracture (red area) of the index finger. Five metal pins (dark brown) are holding the bone (the first phalanx)

Pinned kneecap fracture, X-ray
Pinned kneecap fracture. Coloured X-ray of a pin (grey, centre right) in the fractured kneecap (patella) of an adult man. The metal pin is used to hold the broken bone in the correct position

Pinned vertebrae, X-ray
Pinned vertebrae. Coloured X-ray of pins (beige) joining two of the vertebrae (pink) of a 29 year old woman together to immobilise them. Vertebrae are the box-like bones that make up the spine

Butterfly collection. Display of various British butterflies (order Lepidoptera) mounted and labelled on card. There are an estimated 180, 000 species of Lepidoptera butterflies worldwide

Beetle collection. Display of various weevil beetles (order Coleoptera) mounted and pinned on card. It is etimated that there are between 5 and 8 million species of beetle worldwide

Mounted mosquito (family Culicidae). Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Mounted butterfly (Agrias amydon). Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Butterfly preparation. Scientist preparing a dead apollo butterfly (Parnassius tianshanicus) for mounting. Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Pinned foot bone fracture, X-ray
Pinned foot bone fracture. Coloured X-rays of the right foot, showing a metal plate and screws (white) in the foot bone beneath the little toe (upper right)

Temporary ankle immobilisation, X-ray
Temporary ankle immobilisation, coloured profile X-ray. These long pins (white rods) are holding the bone fragments in position until they can be operated on and reset properly

Pinned wrist fracture, X-ray
Pinned wrist fracture, coloured frontal X-ray. A pi-plate (white) has been inserted to treat a displaced distal radius (large lower arm bone) fracture

Henry Bakerlate, Yeoman of the Guard
Sergeant-Major Henry Bakerlate of the 61st Regiment, Yeoman of the Guard. he enlisted in 1842, and is still in good health on the occasion of his 83rd birthday

Seven female swimmers, five of them with medals
Seven young lady swimmers, five of them with several medals pinned to their costumes

Livingstone and Lion
Scottish missionary and traveller, pinned to the ground by an unfriendly African lion, but fortunately rescued before becoming its lunch

Gipsy Woman
An old gipsy woman in profile, showing her very long hair, pinned back with slides and grips

Woman Sews Paper Pattern
A woman smiles as she sews. She has paper patterns pinned onto the fabric and wears a thimble to protect her finger

Bleak Polling Station
The entrance to a rather bleak and deserted Polling Station, with the " Directions for the Guidance of the Voters" pinned to the door

School Art Class
A serious looking class of boys at work during an art lesson, with some of their previous work pinned to the wall of the classroom

Grape-Trimmed Dress 1840
Dress adorned with bunches of grapes: with a lace falling tucker, pointed waist & short puffed sleeves. The skirt is pinned up on one side. Worn with a plumed tudor style hat

Costume / Photo 1904
Audrey in 1904 wears a large flat straw hat, a box pleated skirt & a blouse with bishop sleeves in a pretty floral print. A lace fichu is pinned round her shoulders

Study of a Tramp
A study of an old man, a tramp, with matted hair, a gypsy sprig pinned to his lapel and a couple of war medals pinned to his coat with a safety pin

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In a world filled with diverse imagery, the concept of being "pinned" takes on various meanings. From a collection of common British moths meticulously pinned to display their delicate beauty, to mounted butterflies frozen in time, each pin tells its own story. One such tale unfolds through an advert from Schiaparelli in 1938, where fashion meets artistry. The vibrant colors and bold designs captivate the eye, leaving us mesmerized by the creativity that can be pinned onto fabric. But pins are not limited to aesthetics alone; they hold stories of bravery and resilience too. Meet Ben Dale, a lifeboatman from Harwich, Essex. With unwavering determination and courage like no other, he fearlessly faces treacherous waters while wearing his trusty pin-adorned uniform. Sometimes pins reveal our vulnerabilities as well - an X-ray captures the broken head of a femur held together by metal pins. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of fragility, we find strength within ourselves to heal and overcome adversity. And then there are those whimsical moments when four men donning top hats grace our presence. Their elegance is reminiscent of fashions past - December 1880 to be precise - when society was adorned with intricate lace collars and bustles neatly pinned into place. Yet not all pins bring joy or nostalgia; some evoke pain but also hope for recovery. A pinned broken leg signifies both struggle and resilience as one endures physical hardship on the path towards healing. In medical realms too, pins play their part - vertebrae held together by tiny metallic allies seen through an X-ray image. They symbolize how science intertwines with human ingenuity to mend what once seemed irreparable. Amidst this tapestry of images emerges Mrs. Bassett Wilson - she is free. Her liberation captured in every stride she takes as her spirit soars high above societal constraints, breaking free from the chains that once pinned her down.