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Approximately Collection (#3)

"Approximately: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with us as we explore a collection of historical artifacts and moments

Background imageApproximately Collection: Iwai Shijaku no Miyahime, Iwai Shijaku as Miyahime

Iwai Shijaku no Miyahime, Iwai Shijaku as Miyahime. Utagawa, Toyokuni, approximately 1777-1835, artist, 1831 (Year of the Rabbit). 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.6 x 17.7 cm

Background imageApproximately Collection: Chidori no tamagawa, Plovers. Utamaro II, -approximately 1831, artist, [between 1806

Chidori no tamagawa, Plovers. Utamaro II, -approximately 1831, artist, [between 1806 and 1809], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.6 x 15.8 cm

Background imageApproximately Collection: Picture No. 10759047

Picture No. 10759047
The Wave - with hikers - carved rock eroded into a wave-like formation made of jurrasic-age Navajo Sandstone that is approximately 190 millions old - the crown jewel of the Southwest Date:

Background imageApproximately Collection: Picture No. 10882399

Picture No. 10882399
Domestic Goat - rescued baby (approximately 1-2 mos old) feeding from bottle Date:

Background imageApproximately Collection: Woolly mammoth approximately 9ft high and 16ft long, discovered frozen in a block of ice in Siberia

Woolly mammoth approximately 9ft high and 16ft long, discovered frozen in a block of ice in Siberia, 1779. Engraving c1870

Background imageApproximately Collection: View of Earth from Apollo 10 from approximately 100, 000 miles. Europe, Asia and parts

View of Earth from Apollo 10 from approximately 100, 000 miles. Europe, Asia and parts of Africa visible with some cloud cover. NASA photograph

Background imageApproximately Collection: Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthis) skeleton, approximately 3m (9ft) high 5. 5m (16ft) long

Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthis) skeleton, approximately 3m (9ft) high 5. 5m (16ft) long
Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthis) skeleton, approximately 3m (9ft) high 5.5m (16ft) long, discovered in the ice in Siberia in 1799

Background imageApproximately Collection: Evangelista Torricellis (1608-1647) demonstration 1643. It showed that the height

Evangelista Torricellis (1608-1647) demonstration 1643. It showed that the height of a column of liquid is governed by atmospheric pressure

Background imageApproximately Collection: Evangelista Torricelli inventing the mercury barometer, 1643. Torricelli (1608-1647)

Evangelista Torricelli inventing the mercury barometer, 1643. Torricelli (1608-1647) demonstrated that liquid will rise in a tube unless the weight of the column of liquid is equal to the pressure of

Background imageApproximately Collection: Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England, showing how pillars

Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England, showing how pillars of rock have been left to support the roof

Background imageApproximately Collection: Fingals Cave, best-known of the caves in the basalt stacks on the southwest coast of Staffa

Fingals Cave, best-known of the caves in the basalt stacks on the southwest coast of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. 69 metres long

Background imageApproximately Collection: Victoria Crater, impact crater at Meridiani Planum, near equator of Mars, approximately

Victoria Crater, impact crater at Meridiani Planum, near equator of Mars, approximately 800 meters in diameter. Scalloped rim is caused by erosion. Credit NASA. Science Astronomy Planet

Background imageApproximately Collection: Mistaken Abilities

Mistaken Abilities, Woodward, G. M. (george Moutard), Approximately 1760-1809, Engraving 1800, Several Individuals, Each Believing They Are Better Suited To A Particular Occupation Other Than The One

Background imageApproximately Collection: The War in the Soudan (Sudan): the Battlefield of Abu Klea after the British Victory

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): the Battlefield of Abu Klea after the British Victory, January 17, 1885

Background imageApproximately Collection: Flight 85: Orville in flight over treetops, covering a dista

Flight 85: Orville in flight over treetops, covering a distance of approximately 1, 760 feet in 40 1/5 seconds; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Nov. 16

Background imageApproximately Collection: Transporting the Great Bell to St. Pauls Cathedral, 1882

Transporting the Great Bell to St. Pauls Cathedral, 1882
Engraving showing the transport of a Great Bell or tenor bell from Loughborough to St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1882. This bell, which required a large traction engine to transport

Background imageApproximately Collection: Prince of Wales opening the new wards of Charing Cross Hospi

Prince of Wales opening the new wards of Charing Cross Hospi
Established in 1831, this picture shows the opening ceremony after improvements made to the hospital in 1877. The alterations cost approximately 13, 000 and took just over a year to complete"

Background imageApproximately Collection: Dry digging, Turon gold fields, Australia

Dry digging, Turon gold fields, Australia
Dry digging on the Turon, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. This proved to have the richest finds on the river yielding approximately 400 ounces

Background imageApproximately Collection: The Crowd, Band and Police at the F. A. Cup Final, 1923

The Crowd, Band and Police at the F. A. Cup Final, 1923
Photograph of the crowd at Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

Background imageApproximately Collection: Polar Explorers on the summit of Mount Erebus, Antarctica, 1

Polar Explorers on the summit of Mount Erebus, Antarctica, 1
Photograph showing members of the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09 reaching the summit of Mount Erebus, Antarctica, 10th March 1908

Background imageApproximately Collection: Warrior of the Congo

Warrior of the Congo
A warrior of the Congo (approximately todays Zaire) armed with bow and quiver : his feet are bare but his head is adorned with an extravagant feathered headdress

Background imageApproximately Collection: Moscow Trenches Made

Moscow Trenches Made
Approximately half a million Muscovites take part in the digging of anti-tank ditches around Moscow

Background imageApproximately Collection: Baby Boomers

Baby Boomers
Five young mothers comparing babies in their prams during the post World War Two Baby Boom, which lasted from approximately 1946-1964

Background imageApproximately Collection: Anti-Strike Demo 1926

Anti-Strike Demo 1926
Approximately 20, 000 women take part in a protest procession through central London, against the suffering caused by the industrial strikes and lockouts




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"Approximately: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with us as we explore a collection of historical artifacts and moments, each holding an approximate significance that continues to captivate our imagination. Transport yourself to 1330, where the Madonna dei Tramonti fresco by Pietro Lorenzetti graces the walls, showcasing his artistic brilliance and leaving us in awe of its timeless beauty. Fast forward to 1923, and Wembley Stadium becomes witness to an exhilarating F. A. Cup Final. The atmosphere is electric as fans cheer on their teams, creating memories that will be cherished for generations. In 1950, Niagara Falls roars majestically as nature's masterpiece mesmerizes all who behold it. Its sheer power leaves us humbled by its grandeur and reminds us of Earth's incredible wonders. The HMS Courageous stands tall amidst turbulent waters, symbolizing bravery during times of conflict. Its presence serves as a reminder of those who have fought valiantly for their nations throughout history. Picture yourself lounging on a White Star Line steamer chair; its incised details tell stories from countless voyages across vast oceans. And if relaxation calls for more than just sitting upright, there's also a foldout footrest option available - luxury at sea. Delve into a treasure trove of ocean liner postcards and photographs - glimpses into glamorous journeys taken by adventurous souls seeking new horizons across boundless seas. Cunard White Star Line offers three souvenirs that encapsulate the essence of these magnificent vessels - tangible reminders of opulence and elegance experienced onboard. We cannot forget the tragic tale of RMS Titanic; CS Mackay-Bennett recovered precious items such as a cigar case once held by passengers aboard this ill-fated ship. These relics serve as poignant reminders of lives lost too soon but forever etched in history.