Tripods Collection

Group crossing footbridge with cameras, between 1885 and 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Group crossing footbridge with cameras, between 1885 and 1900. Photograph showing two men carrying cameras and tripods assisting a woman across a log footbridge

Army, U.S. Motor Truck Inspection, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. Motor Truck Inspection, 1917
Army, U.S. Motor Truck Inspection, 1917. Press conference, First World War, Washington, DC

Vases and Ornament Designs, nos. 200-208 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl... February 29, 1782)
Vases and Ornament Designs, nos. 200-208 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 38), February 29, 1782

Congo. Fishermen Wagenya preparing their wooden tripods
History of Africa. 19th century. Fishermen Wagenya preparing their wooden tripods across the river rapids at Stanley Falls. Engraving by W. Meyer

Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia (b / w photo)
6015133 Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia)

Photography in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619038 Photography in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

cartoon of Nadar, c. 1878 (hand-coloured engraving)
2646289 cartoon of Nadar, c. 1878 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontpage of french paper " Les hommes d Aujourd hui" november 1st)

Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum, patera and consecrated cake (engraving)
5200889 Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum, patera and consecrated cake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torches, tripods, cista, pyxis, simpulum)

A black cook at a Union Army camp during the American Civil War (1861-65) (b / w photo)
PNP251840 A black cook at a Union Army camp during the American Civil War (1861-65) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American

Illustration of a Daily Mirror Photographer having a steady hand and not needing a tripod for his camera George Greenwell 1930s Photography / Photographer A man confident enough to work without a

War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells - First Publication
The Martian Fighting- Machines wreck the railways. The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells (1866-1946)

Journalists awaiting Lord Roberts, Kroonstadt, South Africa
Journalists waiting for the arrival of Lord Roberts, Kroonstadt, South Africa, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1901

A French Signal Corps with heliographs, telescopes and flags
A French Signal Corps with heliographs, telescopes and telegraph flags. Date: circa 1909

Pl XIII. collection antique vases altars paterae
Pl. XIII. A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc. from various museums and collections, Baber, Henry Hervey, 1775-1869, Moses, Henry, 1782

Bartoli Antichi Sepolchri Plate 124. Etruscan Cinerary
from Bartolis Antichi Sepolchri, Plate 124. An Etruscan Cinerary Urn, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 25. Vase British Museum collection antique vases
Plate 25. From a Vase in the British Museum, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Roccheggianis Monumenti Antichi Plate 145. domestic Fountain
from Roccheggianis Monumenti Antichi, Plate 145. A domestic Fountain, from Roccheggianis Monumenti Antichi, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 29. Vase Collection Thomas Hope Esquire
Plate 29. From a Vase in the Collection of Thomas Hope Esquire, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 26. Vase Galerie Mythologique collection
Plate 26. A Vase from the Galerie Mythologique, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Church Saint Constance Plate 128. Sarcophagus
from the Church of Saint Constance, Plate 128. A Sarcophagus of Porphyry, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Pl XII. collection antique vases altars paterae
Pl. XII. A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc. from various museums and collections, Baber, Henry Hervey, 1775-1869, Moses, Henry, 1782

Plate 118 Interior Sepulchral Chamber San Vito
Plate 118. Interior of a Sepulchral Chamber near San Vito, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 39. Vase Private Collection Rome collection
Plate 39. From a Vase in a Private Collection at Rome, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 52. Altar Antiquitates sacrae et civiles
Plate 52. An Altar from the Antiquitates sacrae et civiles romanorum explicatae, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 11 Vases Sir William Hamilton Collection
Plate 11. Vases from Sir William Hamiltons Collection, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 79. Lamp Bartoli Antiche Lucerne collection
Plate 79. A Lamp from Bartolis Antiche Lucerne, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Plate 58. Altar Cavacippi collection antique vases
Plate 58. An Altar from Cavacippi, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc. from various museums and collections, Baber, Henry Hervey, 1775-1869, Moses

Banjo Pier, East Looe, Cornwall. 1904
A group of photographers sit on the banjo pier watching children playing leap-frog. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Three men at a shooting range, with rifles, and telescopes on tripods. Date: circa 1930s

WW1 - Indian Machine Gun Crews in France Date: 1915

Various Lamps vase encusted cameos Vasi candelabri
Artokoloro

Photographic studio setup for Rolls Royce stroboscopic photoshoot. 1959

Picture No. 10784678
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

Picture No. 10784677
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

Picture No. 10784659
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

Picture No. 10784660
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

Photographers With Subject
United States: c. 1937 A group of photographers take pictures of a person in a chair

Paparazzi at the Berlin royal wedding, 1913
Camera men wait in the street with their cameras and tripods, hoping to get a photograph of the bride and bridegroom on the balcony of the Royal palace

Nature photographer using camera on tripod in coastal marshland, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, april

Three machine guns on display
Three machine guns on their tripods on display in front of a shed during the First World War

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Tripods have played a significant role throughout history, serving various purposes and capturing moments in time. In the world of fashion, they were essential during the Fashion Show Case for Books in 1966, ensuring that every intricate detail was captured flawlessly. In Congo, fishermen known as Wagenya skillfully prepared their wooden tripods to support their fishing nets. These sturdy structures allowed them to cast their nets with precision and efficiency, providing sustenance for their communities. Even royalty relied on tripods to capture important moments. A timeless black and white photograph depicts the Prince of Wales having his picture taken in Australia. The tripod stood tall, holding the camera steady as it immortalized this regal figure. Photography enthusiasts from the 19th century embraced tripods as indispensable tools for their craft. Les Merveilles de la Science showcased these early pioneers utilizing tripods to stabilize their cameras while documenting captivating scenes from around the world. The artistry of photography extended beyond documentation; it also found its way into cartoons like Nadar's hand-coloured engraving from 1878. This whimsical portrayal highlighted how even caricatures recognized the importance of using a tripod for stability. Tripods weren't limited to photography alone; they had diverse applications throughout history. Engravings depicted torches, cista, pyxis, simpulum, patera alongside consecrated cake – all supported by sturdy tripods – symbolizing ancient rituals and ceremonies. During tumultuous times such as the American Civil War (1861-65), even amidst chaos at Union Army camps, black cooks utilized tripods to prepare meals efficiently and ensure soldiers were nourished amidst adversity. Literature has also been influenced by these three-legged wonders; H. G Wells' iconic novel "War of The Worlds" made its first publication debut with an illustration depicting towering alien machines mounted on colossal metallic tripodal legs - forever etching this image into our collective imagination.