Checking Collection (#19)

Amundsen Antarctic Expedition at the South Pole, 1911
Illustration showing members of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12, at the South Pole, checking their position using a sextant and an artificial horizon

Criminal Record Offce
Checking fingerprints on the computer at the Criminal Record Office of New Scotland Yard. Metropolitan Police

Advertisement for British Standard car
Advertisement for the British Standard car, entitled Integrity, with illustration of the car and a bullion scale. The advertisement states

Possible Bomb Threat
Police officer on Westminster Bridge by Big Ben on the walkie talkie radio checking out a suspect package in a briefcase - suspect bag Metropolitan Police, London

Checking Papers
Members of the Red Guard check peoples identification papers in the streets of Petrograd : revolutions come and go, but bureaucracy is for ever

French Cavalry Grooming
LE PANSAGE - French cavalrymen groom their horses at least once a day, checking for injuries

Milk Inspector
A (British) Government Inspector quality checking bottles of milk on crates on the back of a milk float

Airport Check-In
Passengers checking in their luggage at the British Caledonian desks at London Gatwick Airport, England

A fisherman checks his nets on the Nile river at Karima, Sudan, Africa

Ear examination
MODEL RELEASED. Ear examination. Generalpractice doctor examining a 63-year-old woman sear using an otoscope. This instrument is used tomagnify and illuminate the inside of the ear

Pyx Office at Mint
Ingots of silver are weighed in the Pyx office, checking that they are the correct weight

Make-Up / Lady Checking
A fashionable woman checks her make-up with a small pocket mirror. Date: 1936

Quality Checking Coins
Quality checking new coins at the Royal Mint as they come off the conveyor belt, rejecting the badly made ones

Hospital Patient
A bedridden patient looks pleased with the attentions of the doctor, who is checking his medical records. The nurse in attendance prepares some medicine on her trolley

Horse / Checking Mouth
A man checks a horses teeth before deciding whether to buy it

Liebig / Cotton 4
Checking the quality of the fibres in an American cotton mill

Victorian Tinker / 1867
A Victorian tinker checking his handiwork

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"Checking: From the Titanic's Propellers to X-ray Security Machines and Beyond" The mighty RMS Titanic reveals its grandeur as workers meticulously check its propellers in dry dock. Smugglers unload their illicit goods, constantly checking for any signs of suspicion or surveillance. A brave Australian soldier checks his motorcycle and sidecar before embarking on a mission during World War I. In her elegant boudoir, a French lady carefully checks her appearance before stepping out into the world. With advanced technology, fingerprint scanners provide secure access while ensuring identity verification with every check. The Lti 20-20 Speed Gun allows law enforcement to effectively check vehicle speeds and enforce road safety regulations. Dedicated maintenance crews diligently check locomotives to ensure safe and efficient journeys for passengers. Florence Nightingale's tireless efforts in Scutari Ward involved constant checking of medical supplies and patient care during the Crimean War. Early pioneers of security measures introduced X-ray machines in 1900, revolutionizing baggage checks at transportation hubs worldwide. Raquel Welch exudes timeless beauty as she undergoes routine security checks at London Heathrow Airport in June 1967. Members of the East African Reconnaissance Regiment meticulously check their equipment before heading into action during WWII in Burma. Man skillfully inspects his car engine amidst nature's backdrop.