Strenuous Collection

SERVICE RESPIRATOR/WWII
Service respirator: used by members of the Civil Air Raid precautions services, who may have strenuous duties to perform in heavy gas concentrations Date: WWII

Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child (litho)
5217778 Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child)

Hockey goalie in crease
Hockey Goalie In Crease

Eliz. Ogilvy Benger
ELIZABETH OGILVY BENGER Precocious child whose strenuous efforts to enter the literary world led to poems, novels and historical bio- graphies, all well received. Date: 1778 - 1827

William Skirving
WILLIAM SKIRVING - Scottish writer on farming, whose radical views led to trial for sedition and transportation to Australia, despite strenuous efforts to save him. Date: ? - 1796

A Woman Carrying Firewood to Sell in 18th Century Paris, 1875 (engraving)
KW421798 A Woman Carrying Firewood to Sell in 18th Century Paris, 1875 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from XVIII Siecle Institutions)

A Carrier Ferrying a Woman across the Street on a Rainy Day in 18th Century Paris
KW421796 A Carrier Ferrying a Woman across the Street on a Rainy Day in 18th Century Paris, 1875 (engraving) by French School

Ice climbing, Ouray, Colorado, USA (MR)

A strenuous job on the Cuban ranch. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a cowboy, on horseback, and Cuban President Tomas Estrada Palma, on foot

Polish Scouts exercising
Long lines of Polish Boy Scouts doing physical exercises in the Middle East. 1940s

A climber tackles an exceptionally difficult, F8c graded, route on a big overhang at the cliffs of Margalef, underneath Montsant, near Lleida and Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain, Europe

Two rock climbers making their way up a very difficult route on the 450 metre monolith of Karimbony, Tsaranoro Massif, Andringitra National Park, Southern Madagascar, Africa

Village life, Idanha-a-Nova, Beira Baixa, Portugal, Europe

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"Unyielding Determination: From Service Respirators to Ice Climbing, Strenuous Efforts Define Humanity's Resilience" In the midst of WWII, soldiers donned service respirators, showcasing their unwavering commitment to protect and serve. Meanwhile, Eliz. Ogilvy Benger's lithograph depicts a valiant attempt to amuse a fractious child - a testament to the strenuous efforts made by caregivers. William Skirving's artwork captures the intensity of a hockey goalie in the crease, exemplifying the physical demands athletes endure for victory. In England's Black Mountains, nature enthusiasts embark on arduous treks that push their limits while admiring breathtaking landscapes. Transporting us back in time, an engraving from 1875 portrays a woman carrying firewood through 18th century Paris - her laborious task symbolizing resilience amidst adversity. Similarly, another engraving showcases a carrier braving rainy streets to ferry women across Parisian roads; their dedication evident even under challenging circumstances. Ice climbing in Ouray, Colorado presents climbers with formidable challenges as they conquer frozen cliffs with sheer determination and skill. On Cuban ranches, workers engage in demanding tasks day after day – highlighting the relentless effort required for agricultural success. Polish Scouts exercising demonstrate discipline and perseverance as they prepare themselves physically and mentally for future endeavors. Lastly, at Margalef cliffs near Lleida and Tarragona in Catalunya stands an exceptional climber tackling an F8c graded route on an imposing overhang – embodying human tenacity against seemingly insurmountable obstacles. From wartime sacrifices to physical feats of strength and endurance throughout history – these images remind us that our collective spirit is defined by our ability to face strenuous challenges head-on with unwavering resolve.