Tarpaulins Collection

Agriculture Fumigating orange groves Jaffa trees enclosed
Agriculture, Fumigating orange groves at Jaffa showing trees enclosed with tarpaulins. 1930, Israel, Tel Aviv

Agriculture Disinfecting orange trees Enclosed under
Agriculture. Disinfecting orange trees. Enclosed under tarpaulins, Jaffa. 1930, Israel, Tel Aviv

Chamber of Horrors waxworks damaged by water, 1925
Wax models of Dr Crippen and other criminals from the Chamber of Horrors being covered with tarpaulins by salvage men after suffering water damage after fire ravaged the Madame Tussauds waxworks

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Protective textile covering to delay snow melting on skiing slope, Presena Glacier, Italian Alps, Italy, August

Crimea War Ships
British naval vessels in the harbour at Balaklava, with tarpaulins stretched over the decks against the cold

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Tarpaulins: The Versatile Protective Shield in Agriculture and Beyond. 🌿🍊 From enclosing Jaffa trees during orange grove fumigation and disinfection 🔬, to safeguarding precious crops from harsh weather elements, these plastic fabrics have been an essential part of agricultural practices for decades. 🌨️ But tarpaulins aren't just limited to agriculture. They've also played a pivotal role in preserving historical artifacts, like the damaged waxworks in the Chamber of Horrors during the 1925 floods 🌊. Moreover, in the world of winter sports, they can used to delay snow melting on skiing slopes, allowing for a longer skiing season at Presena Glacier in the Italian Alps ⛷️. And even in the military, they've been used as protective coverings for ships during transportation, as seen in the Harland & Wolff Collection at the National Museums NI 🚢. So, whether it's protecting crops, preserving history, or ensuring a longer skiing season, tarpaulins continue to prove their worth as a reliable and versatile protective textile covering.