Chests Collection (page 5)

Heart-lungs circulatory system, computer artwork. The heart (centre) is a hollow muscle that pumps blood around the body. The two branches of the pulmonary artery (red)

Treaty of Calais chest, c.1360, the treaty which gave a break in the Hundred Years War between France and Britain under the terms of the Treaty of Bretigny Date: c. 1360

Heart pacemaker, X-ray
Heart pacemaker. Coloured chest X-ray showing a surgically-implanted heart pacemaker (red, centre right). The pacemaker supplies electrical impulses along leads (running to lower centre)

Filling, weighing and packing tea, Bankside, London
Workers filling, weighing and packing chests of tea at Messrs Travers Wharf, Bankside, London. Date: circa 1902

Tea merchants cutting and mixing machine, London
Workers with a tea merchants cutting and mixing machine at Messrs Travers Wharf, Bankside, London

The Guards Bathe by H. M. Bateman
Fabulous illustration showing identikit guardsmen striding in uniform rows down the beach and into the sea, not pausing to stop as they become submerged in the water

Allcocks plasters advert
An advertisement for Allcocks plaster, for use on rheumatism, weak chests and wek backs. Made in Birkenhead, England

French doctor examining monk, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Treasure Sent to Spain
The Spaniards ship chests of treasure back to Spain

Boston Tea Party
Boston citizens, dressed as Indians, board English ships and throw tea chests into the harbour in protest against taxation

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"Chests: Portals to History and Secrets Unveiled" Step into the gritty London Slums of Feathers Court, Drury Lane, where chests served as humble storage units for dreams and hopes. Witness the ox-pulled wagon laden with tea crates, a testament to the Lipton Tea Company's global influence and trade routes that connected nations. Peek inside a Swedish Peasant Interior, where a simple chest held cherished heirlooms passed down through generations, preserving memories within its worn wooden walls. Travel back in time to the Boston Tea Party of 1773, as chests filled with precious tea were defiantly dumped into the harbor waters, igniting a revolution for American independence. Discover two young men in Woburn Park's lush fields, their laughter echoing as they open an old chest filled with childhood treasures—a glimpse into carefree days gone by. Experience the chilling moment when death bursts into the strong room of a Miser; his hidden wealth finally exposed from within an ancient chest that guarded his secrets until now. Explore the Kazakh yurt in cross-section in Kazakhstan—within its cozy walls lies a chest holding nomadic essentials and treasured belongings amidst vast landscapes. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of a painted wooden chest retrieved from Tutankhamun's tomb—an artifact that whispers tales of ancient Egypt's opulence and mystique. Embark on an adventure to Dar-es-Salaam in East Africa alongside Moloo Brothers & Co. , witnessing bustling markets where vibrant chests overflowed with spices and exotic goods. Immerse yourself in history at Connell Collection of Old Furniture—a treasure trove showcasing ornate chests that once graced noble halls or safeguarded valuable possessions throughout centuries past. Finally, marvel at nature's artistry—the crenulation cleavage developed over Pre-Cambrian age chlorite schist rock formations near Llyn—as if Mother Earth herself placed countless miniature chests side by side, guarding her ancient secrets.