Sustained Collection

Hindu / The Cosmic Turtle
In the ancient Indian cosmogony, the Earth is sustained on the backs of elephants who are themselves standing on the back of a cosmic turtle

The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie, 1850
Engraving showing Ellen Bright (1832-1850), a Lion Queen animal trainer, being attacked by a tiger during the course of a performance at Wombwells Menagerie, Chatham, January 1850

Captain Webb 1875
Captain Matthew WEBB is sustained with hot coffee during his first-ever Channel swim

Police Station
31st December 1956: The Clones Road customs post in Ulster which has sustained damage from bullets. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8772 - Assassins On British Border - pub

Bombed London
circa 1940: Bomb damage sustained by the City of London. Tower Bridge can be seen in the background. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

BADAJOZ 1813
Badajoz, supposed impregnable, surrenders to Wellington after a sustained siege

Great staircase, showing the injuries sustained during the cannonading (engraving)
3634973 Great staircase, showing the injuries sustained during the cannonading (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great staircase)

The America Cup Defender "Constitution, "after the Accident similar to that sustained by "Shamrock
1593804 The America Cup Defender " Constitution, " after the Accident similar to that sustained by " Shamrock II" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

St George and St Michael (engraving)
1053595 St George and St Michael (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St George and St Michael)

Egyptian Creation Myth
An Egyptian depiction of the CREATION; sustained by the Earth, receiving life from the Skies, warmed by the Sun, the vessel of Life sails down the Nile

Fleet Super Bonanza N174SV
Fleet Super V Bonanza N174SV (msn SV115) (donor aircraft msn D-422 built in 1947). In the late 50s Bay Aviation (formerly Oakland Airmotive produced a twin-engined conversion of the V-tailed Beech)

WW2 poster, Rush Aid To Russia! We have pledged your faith, the faith of the men and women of Britain. You must do the deed... Stalin must be sustained

Joseph Carpue
JOSEPH CARPUE Surgeon, lecturer on anatomy, who died as a result of injuries sustained in a fearful railway accident. Date: 1764 - 1846

France / Verdun
Showing extensive damage sustained during World War One Date: 1918

PZL P-11 -initially flown in August 1931, these antiquated fighters were pitted against the Luftwaffe when Germany invaded Poland and sustained heavy losses

Russian Troops Getting Medical Aid, WW1
During World War One between 3, 749, 000 and 4, 950, 000 Russian troops sustained injuries whilst fighting. This was more than any other participating nation

Louise Colet Photo
LOUISE COLET French writer of indifferent verse who nevertheless sustained flights of passion with de Musset, Hugo, Karr and Flaubert : photo 1874. Date: 1810 - 1871

James Sam. Wadsworth
Brigadier=general JAMES SAMUEL WADSWORTH American soldier in the Union army, distinguished himself at Gettysburg but died of wounds sustained in the Wilderness. Date: 1807 - 1864

Fourth Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU fourth earl of SANDWICH, naval commander who spent 24 hours at the gaming table sustained by slices of beef placed between slices of bread... Date: 1718 - 1792

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THE WAR IN EGYPT: AFTER THE BOMBARDMENT OF ALEXANDRIA, JULY 11, 1882: 1. Rifled Guns on Moncrieff Carriages in the Fortifications; 2. Damage Sustained by H.M.S

It sustained him - and it supported the war-time agencies that helped him! Victory Fund Campaign - The new era movement of the Presbyterian Church in the USA

Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian pilot
Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932), Brazilian aviation pioneer, sitting in Demoiselle, his famed light aircraft. The son of a rich plantation owner

Sir Robert Peel, 1846
K0 Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, sketched speaking in the House of Commons, January 1846

Sir Robert Peel, c. 1850
Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, surrounded by illustrations of his political achievements

Sir Robert Peel on horseback, c. 1850
Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, on horseback. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism

Cantinieres, who see to it that the Communard forces are sustained with food and drink

Dance in Private Home
A private dance - the dancers sustained by champagne in buckets

Manna from Heaven
During the Exodus, the hungry Israelites are sustained with manna which falls from Heaven

France / Paris / Tuileries P
Ruins of the vestibule of Tuileries. The damage was sustained during the Commune

Thoughtforms - 22, 23
22 - Murderous Rage 23 - Sustained Anger

First Flying Device
THE FIRST FLYING DEVICE a model dove was made from wood by Archytas of Tarento, (428-347 BC) it was sustained by gas and had flapping wings

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"Sustained: A Journey through Time and Trials" Step into a world where history unfolds, as we explore the sustained moments that shaped our past. From ancient Hindu scriptures to the enigmatic tale of The Cosmic Turtle, these hints invite us to delve into captivating narratives. Witness the tragic events surrounding The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie in 1850, a haunting reminder of human curiosity gone awry. Feel the adrenaline rush as Captain Webb conquers treacherous waters in 1875, showcasing his unwavering determination. The Police Station stands as a symbol of order amidst chaos, its walls echoing stories of justice served and crimes solved. Reflect on the resilience displayed during Bombed London's darkest hours, where communities united against adversity. Travel back to BADAJOZ in 1813 and witness soldiers' bravery etched forever on Great Staircase's engraving - scars from cannonading reminding us of their sacrifice. Marvel at The America Cup Defender "Constitution" after an accident akin to "Shamrock II, " capturing both triumphs and setbacks along sporting journeys. Discover the timeless battle between good and evil depicted in St George and St Michael's powerful engraving. Unravel Egypt's Creation Myth, unraveling secrets behind existence itself. From Fleet Super Bonanza N174SV soaring through skies with unwavering strength to WW2 poster Rush Aid To Russia urging support for those fighting tyranny - each hint portrays sustained efforts towards progress. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time; let these glimpses ignite your imagination. Embrace tales that have stood strong against all odds – stories that remind us how endurance can shape destinies.