Slung Collection

RAF Bristol Beaufighter; Second World War, 1943
Photograph of a British Bristol Beaufighter fighter-bomber aircraft of Coastal Command, with torpedo slung beneath the fuselage, 1943

Mariner, Watersnakes
The Mariner, the dead albatross slung round his neck, watches the sea snakes and blesses them as living things in his desolate world

de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito B Mk. 35
Ex Royal Air Force - de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito B Mk.35 TH988 at the de Havilland factory airfield at Hatfield in a static display

WW2 Searchlight Regiment Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card issued by the 44th Searchlight Regiment, R.A. (T.A.). The illustration portrays a military man with a bayonet rifle slung over his shoulder

WW2, Returning Troops
An illustration which shows a British WW2 soldier with luggage slung over his back and shoulder, smoking a cigarette as he readies himself to return home, aided by the lady in blue. Date: circa 1941

Returning From Hunting, Windsor
A print depicting the scene of a hunting party returning home, with their dogs, and a dead deer slung on a horse's back, at Windsor. Date: circa 1921

Photographs of the Blankney Hunt. Captioned, The Pride of Lincolnshire: At Home with the Blankney Hunt'. With descriptions, How the Terrier is Carried; The terrier is carried by one of the whips

CHAMOIS HUNTER
A Swiss hunter leans on his gun with which he has just shot the dead chamois which is slung across his shoulder. Date: circa 1840

LONDON ORANGE SELLER
A London orange girl selling oranges from a basket slung over her arm Date: circa 1870

Arnaut soldier, Ottoman Empire
An Arnaut Soldier, viewed from the rear, with a musket slung over his shoulder. He carries a tobacco pipe with a very long stem in his right hand

Afghan man of Damaun, Afghanistan
An Afghaun of Damaun. An armed Afghan resting a firearm on his shoulder. he has a sword hung at his side and a small circular shield slung over his back. 1815

Sopwith 2F Camel slung beneath R 23 airship
Sopwith 2F Camel, serial no. N6814 of No. 212 Squadron RAF, slung beneath a Vickers R 23 airship at the RNAS Airship Station at Pulham in Norfolk. Date: circa 1918

Bat & PB4Y-2, slung, starboard

Visit to Madeira - Entrance to Bella Vista Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a woman being carried down some outside steps in a canopied hammock attached to a pole being carried by two men

Firefighters operating a Dennis breakdown lorry (commissioned at HQ on 3 April 1936)

Dennis breakdown lorry, demonstrating wrong method
Firefighters operating a Dennis breakdown lorry (commissioned at HQ on 3 April 1936), demonstrating the wrong method of lifting and towing the front axle

Carrying rations up the communication trench. On reverse of postcard - Carrying rations up the communication trench to the men in the firing line. The men alway(s) carry loaded rifles and ammunition

A Night Patrol just leaving their trench. On reverse of postcard - A sketch of a patrol just leaving our trench to visit the enemy lines at night. The Officer is leading

Statue of a 1st World War Tommy wearing greatcoat, gor blimey cap, rifle slung over right shoulder. English School

Rudimentary balloon with a boat slung underneath
A rudimentary balloon with a boat slung underneath.There are four balloons (two at each end), a sail to propel it vehicle and a rudder to steer it. From: Collegium experimentale, sive, curiosum

Winter rations for British troops in the trenches 1917
British commissariat methods: Army ration corps supplying hot food to the men in the trenches at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France; serving hot stew in bad weather often added very

French Watercarriers
French water carriers, some with a horse-drawn cart, others with buckets slung from a shoulder-yoke. Date: circa 1845

[Satsuki(?)], The fifth month. artist, 1801. 1 print : woodcut, color; 39 x 25.6 cm. Print shows a domestic scene with a woman carrying a young child on her back

Mlikmaid milking cows in a field while her colleague carries two full pails of milk slung on a yoke back to the dairy : From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man, London, c1850

Spanish gipsy muleteer in the Pyrenees wearing a wide brimmed hat and a blanket slung across his shoulders. Trains of mules were a usual means of transporting loads

Firefighters operating a Dennis breakdown lorry (commissioned at HQ on 3 April 1936)

Dennis breakdown lorry, demonstrating wrong method
Firefighters operating a Dennis breakdown lorry (commissioned at HQ on 3 April 1936), demonstrating the wrong method of lifting and towing the front axle

A meena of Jajur
Meenas are a caste of Hindus. A man with a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other with a quiver slung across his back. He is dressed in white with a turban on his head

A muhunt and gosaeens
A horseman with a shield slung across his back and carrying a lance surrounded by armed retainers on foot.. From: Letters written in a Mahratta camp during the year 1809. Date: 1813

Sailors Going on Leave
Two cheerful British sailors go on leave, with their duffle bags slung on their shoulders. Date: 1938

Two young ladies in outfits by Bernard
Two fashionable young ladies in autumn outfits by Bernard. On the left, an afternoon dress in crepe and lace, with a low-slung green sash tied at the hip

Young lady in grey and white outfit by Paul Poiret
Young lady answering the door in a grey and white crepe outfit by Paul Poiret. The tunic has a pink and green design, and there is a matching green belt slung low on the hips. 1924

Two young ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and Worth
Two fashionable young ladies in the latest sleeveless dresses. On the left, a dress in black and red satin crepe with geometrical designs, by Martial et Armand

A Delhi, Turkish Light Infantry
A Dehli - Turkish light cavalry. A cavalry trooper wearing a tall hat with a lance in his hand, a musket slung over his back and a curved sword at his side. He is mounted on a brown horse. 1803

Britannia and Eve magazine, January 1938
Front cover illustration featuring a curly-haired woman, wrapped up in a woollen hat and scarf, with a pair of ice-skates slung over her shoulder

Thirty-two pounders on the lower deck of H. M. S. Victory
The interior of the famous H.M.S. Victory after extensive redecoration and restoration shown for the first time in colour. This is the lower deck with canons called thirty-two pounders

Dinky engine slung from cables in New Mexico
A 20 ton dinkey engine swung across a canyon, at Elephant Butte, Rio Grande River, New Mexico. A series of cableways were erected at Elephant Butte to transport many thousands of tonnes of materials

Ladies daywear, 1927
A design, from the Drapers Exhibition, for a dress featuring a low slung waist fastened with a metal clasp and a skirt adorned with embroidery and fringing, 1927

Checkerboard Scarf 1922
Dressmaking patterns: barrel- line dress with a bateau neck, decorative panels at the hips & a low slung belt; short coat with fringed sleeves, checkerboard coat & hat

SOWING
A farmer and his wife sow their fields - she brings him the seed, he scatters it from the tray slung at his waist

CLAN GRANT
Clan GRANT a barefoot youth carries the trophies of a successful shoot slung on his gun

Soldier Buying Goods
Phan Rang: a Vietnamese soldier, with an extremely large rifle slung over his back, buys goods from a stall holder

Woman Circa 1460
A noblewoman of the period of Louis XI wears a simple dress with a high waist and a low- slung metal belt

Well to do Germans 1515
Well to do couple, she with her plumed hat on her head, he with his slung behind him

Racial / Frontier / Canada
A French Canadian frontiersman with rifle slung over his shoulder

Sailors Off on Leave
The smiling boys of the H.M. Training ship Arethusa off on leave for their Christmas holidays with their kit-bags slung over their shoulders

Afternoon Dress 1922
As the autumn leaves fall, a lady takes her saluki for its walk : they pause beneath a tree, pondering the mutability of nature, the rhythm of the changing seasons... Date: 1922

Asymetrical Trim 1922
Barrel-line dress: slash neck & all-round turnover collar creating a berta or cape effect, narrow sleeves, asymetrical bands of trim & a low slung belt at the hips

Rescue Breeches Buoy
The crew of a sailing ship which has wrecked on a rocky shore are carried to dry land by a breeches buoy slung between the vessel and the beach where rescuers wait

Fathers Homecoming
Father comes home from work, with his tools in a bag slung over his shoulder : his family are pleased to see him again

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During the Second World War in 1943, the RAF Bristol Beaufighter was slung with powerful weaponry as it soared through the skies, ready to defend against enemy forces. The Mariner glided gracefully over watersnakes, its sleek design allowing for a swift and stealthy approach. A WW2 Searchlight Regiment Christmas Card depicted returning troops, their weary faces filled with relief and anticipation of reuniting with loved ones. In Windsor, hunters returned from their expedition, their spoils slung across their shoulders as they proudly showcased their triumphs. The Blankney Hunt captured these moments perfectly in photographs titled "The Pride of Lincolnshire: At Home with the Blankney Hunt". One image revealed how a terrier was carried by one of the whips - slung over his shoulder in a bag - ensuring its safety during hunts. A chamois hunter skillfully maneuvered through treacherous terrain, his equipment carefully slung around him as he pursued his prey. In Vietnam, a patriotic poster displayed determined fighters with weapons slung across their bodies, symbolizing resilience and unity. Smith & Julius Advertisement showcased fashionable individuals donning stylish bags that were effortlessly slung over their shoulders. Meanwhile, an intriguing painting from c. 1900 depicted a fire-eater who fearlessly flung his victim across his pony – an astonishing display of strength and showmanship. Even Santa Claus himself embraced this trend long ago when he appeared in a chromolithograph from 1901 carrying gifts while casually slinging a Christmas tree on his back. And let us not forget David's legendary feat; armed only with a sling, he fearlessly faced Goliath and emerged victorious – forever etching this iconic moment into history. From wartime aircraft to hunting expeditions and mythical battles fought centuries ago – throughout time and various cultures – objects have been skillfully slung or carried upon shoulders to serve different purposes: protection during combat, showcasing accomplishments, or simply adding a touch of style.