Rubber Collection

Gorey Harbour, and Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

Congo / Cartoon / Punch / 1906
King Leopold II, King of the Belgians, crushes the Belgian Congo. In the rubber coils

A Variety of ladies boots 1926
Ladies 1920s boots in willow calf, felt lace, riding, quilted, buttoned, lace-up and rubber. Date: circa 1926

Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA
Greetings postcard from Akron, Ohio, USA, rubber manufacturing center of the world, showing the Goodyear Memorial and a rubber tyre shape containing three scenes (Firestone, Goodrich and Goodyear)

Toy duck floating on water

MG MGB Roadster, 1980, Orange
MG MGB Roadster 1980 Orange

MG MGB Roadster britain

Picture No. 12020840
Meerkat at swimming pool with unicorn inflatable and cool glasses. Digital manipulation Date:

Picture No. 12479265
Swimming pool with inflatable flamingo Swimming Date:

Picture No. 11992894
Emperor Penguin - chick wearing inflatable unicorn rubber ring and Cool sunglasses Date:

Ficus elastica, Indian rubber tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at The Natural History Museum, London

Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf, East London
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, East London, 27 September 1935. This was a typical big Thamesside fire of the sort which the London Fire Brigade has tackled for over

Fishing Waders
Thigh length rubber fishing waders and boots with anti- slip studs on the soles. Date: 1960s

The Micheline - a train on pneumatic tyres
The Micheline - the first train on pneumatic tyres. In commercial use since 1931 - the birth of the Michelin Tyre. This example was run on the L.M.S. Line (Bletchley to Oxford) in 1932

Young woman tapping a rubber tree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, Essex
The Corner Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, which sold tobacco, confectionery and all things for an enjoyable day on the beach

HMS Warrior R31
Royal Navy - HMS Warrior R31, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, in March 1946. (Warrior was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1948 as HMCS Warrior)

Doing Laundry 1940S
A housewife uses a kind of dolly leg with a rubber plunger on the end of it to wash her clothes in a metal tub. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Michelin Tyre Advert
A Michelin Tyre Advertisement, showing the Michelin Man aiding the local workers in rubber collection!

Advertisement for Michelin bicycle tyres. 1916

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927
One piece swimsuits and separate tunics with knickers in a variety of styles in different colours and patterns and also rubber caps with flowers, available at Gorringes, Buckingham Palace Road

Front page, The London Gazette
Front page of a 17th century issue of The London Gazette, described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s

People on a bus, Lincoln to Olympia
People on a bus, travelling from Lincoln to Olympia. The advertisement on the side of the bus reads: Battles, Chemists, a century of public service

Hot Rod
Car Photo Library The Car Photo Library: Hot Rod

Picture No. 11073278
Dog Boxer running playing with toy. Boxer

Rubber Seeds
APP-2602 Rubber - Seeds Hevea brasiliensis Allen Paterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rubber plantation near Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Kids Fly Model Planes
Children fly their model aeroplanes, powered by the unwinding of a rubber band which drives a propeller

Children on Beach 1 of 4
Four children on the beach, wanting to make friends but feeling a bit shy

Picture No. 10909331
Rubber tapping - rubber tree - beside Gunung Leuser (Hevea brasiliensis) Date:

1973 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 09: Ronnie Peterson, Lotus 72E Ford locks a wheel ahead of teammate Emerson Fittipaldi

1998 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 16: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F300, completes a pitstop during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on August 16, 1998 in Hungaroring, Hungary

2011 European Grand Prix - Sunday Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia, Spain 26th June 2011. Th McLaren pit crew rush in to the pit lane. Portrait. Pit Stops

2018 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - JUNE 29: Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari SF71H, locks-up a wheel during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on June 29, 2018 in Red Bull Ring, Austria. (Photo by Andy Hone / LAT Images)

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Circuit Track Atmosphere
Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia. Thursday 28 September 2017. Track detail showing tyre marks. World Copyright: Zak Mauger/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _X0W6564

Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Qualifying, Suzuka, Japan, Saturday 12 October 2013
Pirelli tyres. Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Qualifying, Suzuka, Japan, Saturday 12 October 2013

2000 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 21: Tyre marks on the circuit during the European GP at Nurburgring on May 21, 2000 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Bahraini, Bah, Gp, Grand Prix, Rubber, Smoke, Action”
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Friday 01 April 2016. Felipe Massa, Williams FW38 Mercedes leaves a trail of rubber pulling away

2016 MotoGP Championship. French Grand Prix. Le Mans, France. 6th - 8th May 2016. New Michelin rear tyre in Aleix Espargaro's Suzuki. Ref: _W7_5391a. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

2018 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - APRIL 15: Sergio Perez, Force India VJM11 Mercedes, locks-up behind Lance Stroll, Williams FW41 Mercedes during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International

Formula 1 1973: South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: Marbles on the tyre during the South African GP at Kyalami on Saturday March 03, 1973, South Africa. (Photo by LAT Images)

2018 Brazilian GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Kevin Magnussen, Haas F1 Team VF-18 Ferrari, locks-up a front wheel during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 09

2018 Singapore GP
SINGAPORE STREET CIRCUIT, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 14: Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari SF71H, locks-up a front wheel during the Singapore GP at Singapore Street Circuit on September 14

F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Grand Prix, Gp, Action, Priority, Rubber, Smoke, Lock-up”
Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Friday 11 November 2016. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso STR11 Ferrari, locks a front wheel. World Copyright: Steven Tee/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image _O3I8422

F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Bahraini, Bah, Gp, Grand Prix, Rubber, Smoke, Action”
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Friday 01 April 2016. Valterri Bottas. Williams FW38 Mercedes. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image _W2Q4859

The International Exhibition: figure in vulcanised indiarubber, by C. H. Meyer, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: figure in vulcanised indiarubber, by C. H. Meyer, 1862. Vulcanised indiarubber...although invented only a few years ago in America

Perreaux's patent pump valves in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Perreaux's patent pump valves in the International Exhibition, 1862. This method of constructing pump-valves is extremely ingenious, simple

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"Rubber: A Versatile Material that Stretches Across Time and Industries" From the blueprint of the Titanic to a cartoon punch in Congo, it has left its mark throughout history. In 1906, it revolutionized the footwear industry with a variety of ladies' boots that combined style and comfort. Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA - the birthplace manufacturing - where this remarkable material has shaped countless industries. Fast forward to 1980, an orange MG MGB Roadster cruises down the road, showcasing how rubber enhances automotive performance. Meanwhile, in Gorey Harbour and Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey's Channel Islands during the swinging 1960s, rubber played a role in capturing memories through photographs. But it's not just about functionality; rubber brings joy too. A toy duck floats happily on water while reminding us of childhood innocence. And speaking of Britain's love for cars, another MG MGB Roadster proudly displays its British heritage. Picture No. 12479265 reveals an enchanting scene featuring Ficus elastica or Indian rubber tree - a testament to nature's gift of this versatile material. Picture No. 12020840 showcases how rubber connects people across borders and cultures as they enjoy its benefits together. Lastly, Picture No. 11992894 captures moments frozen in time - individuals relying on everyday objects made possible by this extraordinary substance called "rubber. " whether it be engineering marvels like the Titanic or everyday items we take for granted today; from fashion-forward boots to iconic automobiles; from picturesque landscapes to cherished childhood toys – all owe their existence partly to one thing.