System Collection (#65)

Dipping Sheep, France
Dipping sheep according to Biggs system, at the farm of Prince Napoleon at Meudon - first their legs are tied, then they are dipped, then set loose. Note the sheepdog. Date: circa 1850

Water Supply / House
System for the supply of hot and cold water throughout a residence

Standard Metre
After the introduction of the metric system during the French revolution, this STANDARD METRE was placed at the Petit-Luxembourg, Paris

Metric System Introduced
Usage des nouveaux poids et mesures - the Metric System is introduced in France by the Revolutionary government

Ptolemaic System /
Plan of the Heavens, showing Ptolemys explanation for the eccentric movement of the Sun round the Earth, in relation to the Fixed Stars and Planets

Indian Cosmic System
In Indian myth, our world is supported by four Elephants standing on the back of a giant Turtle who swims with it through the Sea of Infinity

Portuguese Convicts
The Portuguese government finally abolishes the system of cagoules - masks worn by prisoners to prevent recognition

Ptolemys Solar System
Representation of Ptolemys planetary system which features the Earth at the centre of the Universe

Regiomontanus
Johann Muller, known as Regiomontanus, expounds the system of Ptolemaius

Halleys Comet / Cig Card
This comet is part of our solar system and comes close to the Earth every 76 years, the first known date being 240 BCE. It is about 15 km from side to side

Legal expenses of an election
A cartoon satirising The Ordinary Legal Expenses of an Election

Human body, system of veins
The system of veins in the human body

Arteries of the human body
A diagram showing the arteries of the human body

Law / Police / France
Taking the measurements of a suspect, using the Bertillon system

Sport / Gymnastics
a French family exercises at home using the Gymnase Pichery system

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Unlocking the intricate web of our body's system: from Chakras to Nervous System, each element plays a vital role. Just like Mendeleyev's periodic table in 1869 revealed the hidden patterns of elements, our bodies too have their own map - like the Isle of Wight - guiding us towards balance and harmony. The delicate Cerebellum tissue, as seen through a light micrograph, showcases its remarkable complexity. In Heath Robinson's Drawing Room, we witness how even the most elaborate they can be beautifully designed. And just as Saturn shines in its natural colors captured by Cassini, our minds are illuminated by Phrenology's insights into human behavior. Writing and shorthand techniques like Pitman remind us that communication is an essential part of any functioning system. As we step into The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium becomes a testament to collective experiences that bring people together within societal structures. The Synapse nerve junction acts as a bridge between thoughts and actions; it symbolizes connections that shape who we are. Like Solar prominences dancing across space, energy flows through our being with every beat of life. And finally, the Standard periodic table reminds us that diversity exists not only within elements but also within ourselves – embracing all types and forms. Our system is vast and interconnected; let us marvel at its wonders while striving for equilibrium.