Target Collection (page 4)

The Defences of the Dardanelles (engraving)
1037889 The Defences of the Dardanelles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defences of the Dardanelles)

The Tests of the Gathmann Gun (b / w photo)
1628725 The Tests of the Gathmann Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tests of the Gathmann Gun)

Colt Breech-Loading Guns and Rifles Date: late 19th century

Convair F-106A Delta Dart 57-2478 09
United States Air Force - Convair F-106A-85-CO Delta Dart 57-2478 09 (msn 8-24-61), at Madison on 21 June 1979. From Montana Air National Guard, 186th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

The Archery Club, St. Johns Collge, Oxford University
Group photograph of the male and femlae members of the Archery Club, St. Johns Collge, Oxford University. The sole archery club at either of the top two English Universities at the time

Photograph of Target PH, Northolt (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

British army soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho)
488415 British army soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cupid hits the centre of the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid surveys the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Cupid takes the oath of allegiance. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Aerial view of Ford Island and Battleship Row, Pearl Harbor
PNP272516 Aerial view of Ford Island and Battleship Row, Pearl Harbor, 7th December 1941 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the morning of Sunday)

Ms 306 f. 27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary
FIT276967 Ms 306 f.27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary, Use of Paris, 1400 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 16.5x7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Greek horsemen throwing the javelin, illustration from Hutchinson
IL322114 Greek horsemen throwing the javelin, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Mosley, Leslie (20th century); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Chinese Sharp-shooters (engraving)
5209572 Chinese Sharp-shooters (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Sharp-shooters. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1902.); © Look and Learn

Bowling (oil on canvasboard)
1767538 Bowling (oil on canvasboard) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 35.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowling. Howard Pyle (1853-1911). Oil on canvasboard

Advert, Anson Double-Rise Target Trap
Advert for the Anson Double-Rise Target Trap (for shooting practice), Birmingham. circa 1900

A Surprise in the Luggage, from a series of illustrations of children
488420 A Surprise in the Luggage, from a series of illustrations of children, produced as promotional cards for the Bon MarcheDepartment Store in Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School

Japanese girl, from a series of illustrations of children from different countries
488418 Japanese girl, from a series of illustrations of children from different countries, produced as promotional cards for the Bon MarcheDepartment Store in Paris

Eating brioches by the light of the moon, a promotional card for the Bon Marche Department
488417 Eating brioches by the light of the moon, a promotional card for the Bon MarcheDepartment Stores in Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School

What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne; front and reverse of a promotional card for
488392 What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne ; front and reverse of a promotional card for the Bon MarcheDepartment Stores in Paris, c.1895 (colour litho) by French School

Archers at crossbow practice, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Crossbow shooting at the butts, 16th century
Man with crossbow shooting at the butts (marks) in a school of archery, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Medieval archery scenes
Archery practice with bow, 14th century (top), crossbow shooting at the butts at a school, 16th century (middle), and archers at crossbow practice, 14th century

Men playing kayles or skittles, 14th century
Medieval kayles or skittles. Game played with ball, stick, hoop and target (top), men playing kayles or skittles with stick and six pins (middle)

Two men playing bowls, 13th century
Medieval bowling. Two men playing bowls with target cones or marks, 13th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Medieval bowling games: Two men playing bowls, 14th century (top), two men playing bowls with target cones or marks, 13th century (middle), and three men playing bowls with a jack

Boys firing arrows at a target in an archery game, after an illustration by Jean-Henri Marlet, 1826. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Villagers practising archery with long bows and a target on a Sunday. After a painting of the Dutch school, 17th century. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

The game of Popinjay in Belgium, 19th century. Men with muskets shoot at a target in a park. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Medieval men playing ball games and archery in a park
Medieval men playing ball games (handball or volleyball) and archery with longbow and crossbow in a park. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

An elephant and panther with targets, from Neuruppiner Bilderbogen, 1850 (colour litho)
DHC379901 An elephant and panther with targets, from Neuruppiner Bilderbogen, 1850 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German, out of copyright

Target practice (colour litho)
725906 Target practice (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Target practice (Dieppe 1795)

Shooting at the butt, date 1496 (engraving)
3621171 Shooting at the butt, date 1496 (engraving) by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting at the butt, date 1496)

Archery, from Amusements Champetres (Country Sports), 1770-90 (wool & silk)
2972832 Archery, from Amusements Champtres (Country Sports), 1770-90 (wool & silk) by Julliard, Jacques Nicolas (1715-90) (attr.to); 247.7x276.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Young Italians are trained in physical exercises in homage to the ancient maximum healthy mens in corpore sano
2778019 Young Italians are trained in physical exercises in homage to the ancient maximum healthy mens in corpore sano (colour litho) by Beltrame

Throwing and shooting at a mark (engraving)
3657018 Throwing and shooting at a mark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing and shooting at a mark)

Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving)
1587935 Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Arms in the International Exhibition)

Man signalling a hit in English archery, by throwing himself on his back on the ground and waving a white cloth attached to a short stick, and shaking his legs in the air. Date: 1922

Artillery Camp at Okehampton, Devon (engraving)
1627358 Artillery Camp at Okehampton, Devon (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery Camp at Okehampton, Devon)

Experiments at Shoeburyness on the Plymouth Breakwater Target (engraving)
1588747 Experiments at Shoeburyness on the Plymouth Breakwater Target (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Electric Gun (engraving)
1095619 The Electric Gun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Gun. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Quoits ring game on deck of cruise ship
Passengers playing a quoits ring game on the deck of a cruise ship. circa 1898

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-Pounder against the Warrior Target moored off Shoeburyness
1102974 Experiments with the Armstrong 600-Pounder against the Warrior Target moored off Shoeburyness, Front of the Target after Practice (engraving) by English School

Members of the National Rifle Club at Chelsea Stadium, London. 1831

Postwar poster, Don t keep him waiting for his civvies
Ministry of Supply postwar poster, Don t keep him waiting for his civvies -- our target is, each serviceman must have hat, suit, shirt, two collars, tie, two pairs of socks, pair of shoes, raincoat

The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera (b / w photo)
1062893 The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres and the Camera)

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"From the skies of Berlin to the heart of Scotland, targets have always played a vital role in history. In 1943, RAF Bombers soared over Berlin, their sights set on strategic targets that would change the course of the Second World War. Fast forward to 1869, where curling enthusiasts aimed for precision on icy Scottish rinks, perfecting their aim with every slide. Even in 1822, archery meetings brought together skilled marksmen who honed their accuracy and focus. Meanwhile, military aircraft cockpits became command centers for pilots aiming at enemy positions during intense battles. Deep underground in Markham Colliery mineshafts, miners skillfully hit their target veins of coal to fuel industries. On shooting ranges worldwide, soldiers diligently practiced target practice to sharpen their skills and protect lives on the battlefield. Royal Air Force display posters showcased aerial acrobatics and pinpoint accuracy as pilots showcased their mastery over targets from above. In another era altogether, Colt Guns and Rifles became synonymous with hitting bullseyes both on hunting expeditions and competitive shooting events. Even French soldiers relied on sniping techniques to precisely eliminate threats from afar. Imagine a rooftop rifle range where urban sharpshooters took aim at distant marks while surrounded by city skylines - a testament to human precision amidst bustling landscapes. And even love found its way into targeting imagery during WWII when Valentines Day cards expressed sentiments like 'You are my target, ' symbolizing affectionate aims straight from the heart. " Through time and across various contexts - be it war or sport - "target" has remained an enduring symbol of focus, determination, skillfulness, and sometimes even romance.