Tug Of War Collection

DOG. Jack russell terrier pulling washing off washing line
JD-20969 DOG. Jack russell terrier pulling washing off washing line John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

WW1 - Tug of War between the Allies and the Central Powers
WW1 Italian Propaganda Postcard - Tug of War between the leaders of the Allies and the Central Powers. From left: (Central Powers)

The struggle between Labour and Capital
5616091 The struggle between Labour and Capital; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the struggle between Labour and Capital. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The struggle between shipping owners and ship workers, symbolic of the tensions between capital
5616027 The struggle between shipping owners and ship workers, symbolic of the tensions between capital and labour described by Karl Marx. 1/1/1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Liaison des armes et camaraderie militaire; lutte a la corde entre les servants de deux... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Liaison des armes et camaraderie militaire; lutte a la corde entre les servants de deux batteries voisines, francaise et anglaise, au Nord de la Somme. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

The Battle R-L, published June 3, 1816. Creator: William Heath
The Battle R[oya]L, published June 3, 1816. Tug of war over a pair of breeches. [The Prince Regent:] Pull away my boy pull away, my Rib wanted to wear mine by they would not Fit her, hold fast Mc!!

Les Parisiens tirant le diable par la queue, c1920. Creator: Jean Veber
Les Parisiens tirant le diable par la queue, c1920

Act Five (Godanme), from the series "The Treasury of Loyal Retainers...", Japan, c. 1830/35
Act Five (Godanme), from the series "The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1830/35

Act Five (Godanme), from the series "The Treasury of Loyal Retainers...", Japan, c. 1830/35
Act Five (Godanme), from the series "The Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1830/35

Traction engines and a tank having a tug of war at a Steam Rally on 10th June 1961

Everyman, ca. 1558. Creators: Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Pieter van der Heyden
Everyman, ca.1558

Army Tug of War Victorian period Date: 19th century

Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving)
6016479 Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving) by Dadd, S. T. (fl.1882-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Games at Stamford Bridge)

Tug of War, 1891 (oil on canvas)
JEF13884 Tug of War, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 70x91 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: children of the artist - Ralph, Edgar)

A Tug of War on the Notawani River, South Africa (engraving)
1047814 A Tug of War on the Notawani River, South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tug of War on the Notawani River, South Africa)

The Celebration of the Coronation in Central Africa (litho)
1601014 The Celebration of the Coronation in Central Africa (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Celebration of the Coronation in Central Africa)

Sketches in British Burmah (engraving)
1058998 Sketches in British Burmah (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in British Burmah)

Red Squirrel and great tit pulling a rope Date: 15-03-2021

Red Squirrel and a man are pulling a rope Date: 14-03-2021

Red Squirrels are pulling a rope Date: 14-03-2021

Red Squirrel are pulling a rope Date: 14-03-2021

The Death of Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1854. The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII is dragged off by a demon. Aged 30 he was found with his wrists slashed

Afghanistan, Notes in and about Camp Peywan (engraving)
1060117 Afghanistan, Notes in and about Camp Peywan (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, Notes in and about Camp Peywan)

"What We have We ll hold!", illustration from
STC405618 " What We have We ll hold!", illustration from The Illustrated War News, February 1917 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Amateur Rabbit Farming (engraving)
1616146 Amateur Rabbit Farming (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Rabbit Farming)

The Afghan War - Sports and Games at Jellalabad. Date: 1879

Boys playing tug-of-war with batons and dancing
Boys playing tug-of-war with batons (covet baston) and dancing to music (danse), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

Sketches in British Burma (engraving)
728870 Sketches in British Burma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in British Burma: a Burmese Lwiwai, or tug of war)

The extravagances of sport (colour litho)
2777822 The extravagances of sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagances of sport)

The Inter-University Boat Race, Sports at Lillie Bridge, the "Tug of War"(engraving)
1059546 The Inter-University Boat Race, Sports at Lillie Bridge, the " Tug of War" (engraving) by English School

Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament (engraving)
1599686 Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament)

Athletic Sports at Bermuda (engraving)
1616453 Athletic Sports at Bermuda (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Sports at Bermuda)

Civil Service Sports at Lillie Bridge (engraving)
1616393 Civil Service Sports at Lillie Bridge (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civil Service Sports at Lillie Bridge)

Going towards the people (colour litho)
2778177 Going towards the people (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go towards the people)

Victorian Christmas card of four robins in the snow, two having a tug of war over a scrap
3603326 Victorian Christmas card of four robins in the snow, two having a tug of war over a scrap, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
NCO190498 The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Military Amusements in Afghanistan, the "Tug of War"in the Camp at Gundamuk (engraving)
1614074 Military Amusements in Afghanistan, the " Tug of War" in the Camp at Gundamuk (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tug of War (photo)
724519 Tug of War (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tug of War. Postcard showing two women fighting over a man.); © Look and Learn

Carnival games at Orizaba, Mexico (chromolitho)
2788698 Carnival games at Orizaba, Mexico (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival games at Orizaba, Mexico)

Satire on the Russo-Japanese War. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796384 Satire on the Russo-Japanese War. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Ostoya, Georges d (Dochinsky or Sochinsky) (1878-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trying the experiment, 1833 (litho)
AQS332027 Trying the experiment, 1833 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 32.6x43.7 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Festival of the Royal Caledonian Asylum at Reigate (engraving)
1040986 Festival of the Royal Caledonian Asylum at Reigate (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of the Royal Caledonian Asylum at Reigate)

Relief depicting men exercising, from the Mastaba of Ptah-Hotep and Akhti-Hotep
XIR19823 Relief depicting men exercising, from the Mastaba of Ptah-Hotep and Akhti-Hotep, Old Kingdom (painted limestone) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Saqqara

Athletic Sports at the Wimbledon Camp (engraving)
1616003 Athletic Sports at the Wimbledon Camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Sports at the Wimbledon Camp)

Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge (engraving)
1616425 Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Gathering at Stamford Bridge)

The Amenities of Exile, Boer Prisoners at Diyatalawa Camp, Ceylon (b / w photo)
1629481 The Amenities of Exile, Boer Prisoners at Diyatalawa Camp, Ceylon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amenities of Exile)

The Garrison of London at Play, Athletic Sports at Burtons Court, Chelsea (engraving)
1627073 The Garrison of London at Play, Athletic Sports at Burtons Court, Chelsea (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garrison of London at Play)

Childrens Party on Board HMS "Minotaur", "The Tug of War"(engraving)
1060284 Childrens Party on Board HMS " Minotaur", " The Tug of War" (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

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"Tug of War: A Battle of Strength and Unity" In a comical twist, a mischievous Jack Russell terrier engages in its own version of tug of war, pulling clothes off the washing line with determination. Reflecting the intense struggles of World War I, the iconic image portrays the historic Tug of War between the Allies and Central Powers - a gripping battle for supremacy. Transporting us back to Victorian times, an army Tug of War showcases soldiers showcasing their strength and camaraderie amidst challenging circumstances. The Highland Games at Stamford Bridge come alive through an enchanting engraving capturing participants locked in fierce competition during a spirited game of Tug of War. Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "Everyman" from 1558 depicts individuals engaged in a symbolic Tug of War, representing life's eternal struggle between good and evil forces. An oil painting from 1891 immortalizes the intensity and spirit behind this age-old sport as two teams fiercely pull against each other in an epic Tug of War match. Journeying to South Africa, an engraving captures locals engaging in a thrilling Tug-of-War on the Notawani River – showcasing unity amidst diversity within their community. Celebrating Central Africa's coronation festivities through lithography reveals how even grand occasions involve friendly competitions like Tug-of-War that bring people together. Engraved sketches from British Burmah showcase cultural exchanges as locals participate enthusiastically in traditional games such as Tug-of-War – bridging gaps across borders. Nature joins the fun too. Witness adorable red squirrels team up with great tits or humans alike to playfully engage in their own version of tug-of-war – proving strength knows no bounds. Rallying around teamwork and resilience, red squirrels demonstrate their resourcefulness by joining paws to conquer challenges, showcasing the power of unity in a captivating rope-pulling spectacle.