Pushing Collection

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Jeffrey Hummel

Silver Cross advertisement
Advertisement for Silver Cross prams (or baby coaches), featuring an immaculately turned out young 1950s mother wearing an off the shoulder pink dress with pearls, heels and long yellow gloves

The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

Detail of Diego Riveras mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts depicting the American automobile industry, 1932-33
DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Detail of Diego Riveras mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts depicting the American automobile industry, 1932-33

Dung beetle pushing a ball of dung, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Coal Miner
A miner pushing a coal truck, 1878. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Meat Market
circa 1890: A young boy pushing a trolley in front of the Central Meat Market at Smithfield. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

Gas proof pram, 1938. A resident of Hextable in Kent, invented a gas proof pram in which a baby could be kept safe during an air raid

Grimsby Street
Busy scene at the Old Market Place and Corn Exchange at Grimsby, Humberside, England

Victorian Women Cyclists Pushing their Bicycles, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women pushing their bicycles up a hill; probably somewhere in England in the summer of 1897

Immovable - 2 young boys fail to get a beach donkey to move
Immovable - two young boys fail to get a beach donkey to move! As stubborn as a mule... Date: 1907

Under Tilmanstone
A miner working underground in Tilmanstone Colliery, in Kent. Photograph taken using Sashalite lighting equipment

Welsh miner in coal mine pushing truck
A Welsh miner, stripped to the waist, pushing a truck in a coal mine

Boy pushes his bicycle up a hill in Ebbw Vale, South Wales
A young boy pushes his bicycle up a steep hill in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Behind is the Ebbw Vale steel works. This was closed by Corus in 2002

Early Washing Machine
circa 1860: An early labour-saving machine for clothes washing, comprising a water barrel, water boiler, agitator and mangle. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

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Woman breaking through glass ceiling

Slow Velocipede
A man pushing his boneshaker velocipede bicycle in Holborn, central London, through a heavy traffic jam! Date: early 1930s

Broken down Classic 50s American car Havana Cuba
The old cars of Cuba preserved since the USA trade sanctions have become the symbol of Cuba. This broken down car being pushed symbolises the collapsed local economy

A street vendor with a bicycle selling her flowers in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

RAF De Havilland Vampire being pushed into position ready for take-off
17th May 1952: An RAF De Havilland Vampire being pushed into position ready for take-off. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5864 - We re Flying Five Years Ahead - pub.1952

Preparing for the heated term. American cartoon, 1867, on the purchase of Alaska by Billy
ALASKA PURCHASE CARTOON. Preparing for the heated term. American cartoon, 1867, on the purchase of Alaska by Billy (Secretary of State William H)

The occupation of the Ruhr by France and Belgium troops, 1923. The occupation of the Ruhr between 1923 and 1925, by troops from France and Belgium

Picture No. 10848461
Pebble Mount / Mound Mouse - pushing stone from burrow (Pseudomys chapmani) Date:

Men pushing and pulling heavily loaded cart along road, Port au Prince, Haiti, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Pan / Woodward / Cptn Hook
Peter Pan and Captain Hook fight

Albert Square, Manchester, 1910 (oil on jute)
MAN89199 Albert Square, Manchester, 1910 (oil on jute) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 152x114 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Adolphe Valette); © Manchester Art Gallery

Elderly woman with large number of dogs
An elderly woman with a large number of dogs of various different breeds, some of them riding in a cart which she is pushing. Date: circa 1920s

Bobsledding team of four, final push and last person getting on

Stuck In The Mud
A group of men attempting to push a car out of the mud, which had become stuck on The Hill at the Epsom Derby

Reading War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
During the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital

Coble fishing boat and crew, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A fishing boat and its crew, somewhere in Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales (possibly at Llangwm, near Haverfordwest). The boat is a Coble

Cowboys pushing herd at Bison Roundup, Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

Launch - Cromer Lifeboat
The return of the Cromer lifeboat after assisting a crippled trawler to port

A Winter Landscape, 1854. Creator: Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers
A Winter Landscape, 1854

Sunbeam, Kenelm Lee Guinness, 1914 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Creator: Unknown
Sunbeam, Kenelm Lee Guinness, 1914 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy

Littleport Skaters
1st January 1907: Children enjoying themselves on the ice at Littleport, near Ely. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cotswold village, 1917 (oil on canvas)
XPG366362 Cotswold village, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Blacklock, William Kay (1872-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Find the Fault card No. 13 -- children with swing. circa 1930s

Bartram's method for cotinuous paper making from tank of pulp at left. Engraving c1870
866062 Bartram's method for cotinuous paper making from tank of pulp at left. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pushing them forward with the butt ends of their pikes into my reach. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963120 Pushing them forward with the butt ends of their pikes into my reach. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary

Leibig card depicting French children on the beach 1890
3665727 Leibig card depicting French children on the beach 1890 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Leibig card depicting French children on the beach 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Julia Ramiro

La Revanche- The French advance to Altkirch, Alsace, France during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502824 La Revanche- The French advance to Altkirch, Alsace, France during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Leibig card depicting French children on the beach 1890
3665735 Leibig card depicting French children on the beach 1890 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Leibig card depicting French children on the beach 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Steam traction Engine
5616713 A Steam traction Engine; (add.info.: Line illustration of a Steam traction Engine, 1888. 01/01/1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Reconstruction of Ancient Roman reaping cart, as described by Pliny. Aristotle believed that motion was a continuous
530339 Reconstruction of Ancient Roman reaping cart, as described by Pliny. Aristotle believed that motion was a continuous pushing action

Washing rags before making them into paper. Engraving, c1870
866059 Washing rags before making them into paper. Engraving, c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Pushing the Boundaries: A Glimpse into the World of Perseverance and Determination" In Diego Rivera's iconic mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts, we witness a vivid portrayal of the American automobile industry in the 1930s. The workers tirelessly pushing forward, symbolizing their unwavering dedication to progress. Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Clay Pit" captures a moment frozen in time, where laborers exert their strength to mold clay into art. Their hands push against resistance, shaping beauty from raw materials. A vintage Silver Cross advertisement showcases a mother effortlessly pushing her baby carriage along bustling streets. It epitomizes both maternal love and determination as she navigates through life's challenges with grace. Even nature demonstrates its own form of perseverance - a dung beetle tirelessly pushes its precious ball of dung across vast distances, showcasing incredible strength and resilience. Deep underground, coal miners face unimaginable hardships as they push themselves to extract this vital resource that powers our world. Their courage shines through as they overcome darkness and danger for the sake of providing energy for others. A captivating Hong Kong street scene from the 1890s reveals an energetic cityscape filled with people pushing forward amidst vibrant chaos. Each individual striving towards their goals in this bustling metropolis. Sisyphus, forever condemned to roll a boulder uphill only for it to roll back down again; his eternal struggle embodies humanity's relentless pursuit despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. At a lively meat market, butchers relentlessly push themselves physically and mentally while ensuring quality cuts for customers. Their skilled hands work diligently day after day without falter. During times of uncertainty like World War II, innovation thrived even under adversity - exemplified by Gas Proof Pram from 1938 which allowed mothers to protect their babies while confidently navigating gas-filled environments during air raids. Grimsby Street presents us with an image reminiscent of old-world charm, where individuals push through the daily grind with determination and resilience.