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Continuous Collection (#4)

"Unbroken Stories: A Journey Through Time and Continuity" Step into history as we explore the continuous threads that connect us all

Background imageContinuous Collection: RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett

RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a silver cigar case of rectangular outline with rounded corners

Background imageContinuous Collection: Aboriginal Shield Design

Aboriginal Shield Design
This design was adapted from a shield in Cairns, north Queensland, representing a section of a continuous design for borders to hanging shades, curtains, cushions etc. Date: circa 1925

Background imageContinuous Collection: Diagram showing a proposed the never-stop train system described as electric cars mounted

Diagram showing a proposed the never-stop train system described as electric cars mounted on tubular shaft along a continuous route in London. Date: 1911

Background imageContinuous Collection: Tapestry depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, Tournai (wool)

Tapestry depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, Tournai (wool)
2563669 Tapestry depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, Tournai (wool) by Flemish School, (15th century); 479.8x444.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageContinuous Collection: Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123277 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageContinuous Collection: Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123272 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageContinuous Collection: Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123284 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageContinuous Collection: Interior, Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)

Interior, Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123285 Interior, Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageContinuous Collection: Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)

Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c. 1785 (hard paste porcelain)
3123271 Famille verte hong bowl, Qianlong Dynasty, c.1785 (hard paste porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 15 diam: 36 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageContinuous Collection: Drink, drink, brother drink! (colour litho)

Drink, drink, brother drink! (colour litho)
3103906 Drink, drink, brother drink! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drink, drink, brother drink)

Background imageContinuous Collection: St. Helena digs to find the True Cross, from the Legend of the True Cross Cycle by Agnolo Gaddi

St. Helena digs to find the True Cross, from the Legend of the True Cross Cycle by Agnolo Gaddi
1272574 St. Helena digs to find the True Cross, from the Legend of the True Cross Cycle by Agnolo Gaddi, chapel of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, c.1380 (fresco) by Gaddi

Background imageContinuous Collection: Detail of The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli

Detail of The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli
875235 Detail of The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli, 1365-67 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Museo di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Background imageContinuous Collection: Detail from the Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco)

Detail from the Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco)
875224 Detail from the Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco) by Gerini, Niccolo di Pietro (fl.1368-1415); Museo del Bigallo, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageContinuous Collection: Nativity (fresco)

Nativity (fresco)
875241 Nativity (fresco) by Florentine School, (14th century); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageContinuous Collection: Armchairs with continuous yoke backs, c. 1600 (wood)

Armchairs with continuous yoke backs, c. 1600 (wood)
704640 Armchairs with continuous yoke backs, c.1600 (wood) by Chinese School (17th century); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageContinuous Collection: Healing of the Cripple and Raising of Tabitha (fresco)

Healing of the Cripple and Raising of Tabitha (fresco)
956978 Healing of the Cripple and Raising of Tabitha (fresco) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Background imageContinuous Collection: Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco)

Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco)
956975 Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Background imageContinuous Collection: A large incised porcelain bowl depicting a continuous scene of ladies in the palace

A large incised porcelain bowl depicting a continuous scene of ladies in the palace
1764966 A large incised porcelain bowl depicting a continuous scene of ladies in the palace grounds, 1796-1820 (porcelain) by Chinese School (19th century)

Background imageContinuous Collection: Creation of Man, Doors of Paradise, 1425-52 (gilded bronze)

Creation of Man, Doors of Paradise, 1425-52 (gilded bronze)
875242 Creation of Man, Doors of Paradise, 1425-52 (gilded bronze) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

Background imageContinuous Collection: Detail from The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli

Detail from The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli
875233 Detail from The Descent from the Cross, Capellone degli Spagnoli, 1365-67 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Museo di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Background imageContinuous Collection: Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco) (detail)

Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco) (detail)
VLS77014 Capitani della Misericordia, 1386 (fresco) (detail) by Gerini, Niccolo di Pietro (fl.1368-1415); Museo del Bigallo, Florence

Background imageContinuous Collection: The Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias (fresco)

The Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias (fresco)
956973 The Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias (fresco) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Background imageContinuous Collection: Booths Silicon china mug - 8 Allies including India

Booths Silicon china mug - 8 Allies including India
A very rare Booths Silicon china mug, dated A.D. 1914, with hand enamelled multi-coloured transfer, It has a continuous decoration showing the 8 Allies (which are all named) including India

Background imageContinuous Collection: HARTS CONTINUOUS LIFT-2

HARTS CONTINUOUS LIFT-2
Harts continuous lift system in action, with the engine mechanism shown below. (pic 2 of 2) Date: 1882

Background imageContinuous Collection: Cloth with Border of Female Figures and Peacocks, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown

Cloth with Border of Female Figures and Peacocks, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Cloth with Border of Female Figures and Peacocks, 18th-19th century

Background imageContinuous Collection: Border with Peacock Motif, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown

Border with Peacock Motif, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Border with Peacock Motif, 18th-19th century

Background imageContinuous Collection: Border with Battle Scene, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Border with Battle Scene, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Border with Battle Scene, 18th century

Background imageContinuous Collection: Pocket Watch In Black And White

Pocket Watch In Black And White

Background imageContinuous Collection: Breda electrical automotive to 3000 Volts DC

Breda electrical automotive to 3000 Volts DC

Background imageContinuous Collection: Levantine cave paintings from group Albarracin (Teruel) in the Abrigo Callejon of the Plou

Levantine cave paintings from group Albarracin (Teruel) in the Abrigo Callejon of the Plou, cave Cocinilla del Obispo: group of bulls painted entirely white and light red color

Background imageContinuous Collection: Schematic cave paintings in the cave of Los Letreros (Velez Blanco, Los Velez

Schematic cave paintings in the cave of Los Letreros (Velez Blanco, Los Velez, Almeria): set of red triangular signs

Background imageContinuous Collection: Royal Sussex Regiment Certificate of Service 1907 / 1908

Royal Sussex Regiment Certificate of Service 1907 / 1908
Royal Sussex Regiment Certificate of Service 1907/1908 West Sussex Record Office Ref No: AM719-1-1

Background imageContinuous Collection: Paper Making Machine, 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles

Paper Making Machine, 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Background imageContinuous Collection: Ripples In The Sand

Ripples In The Sand

Background imageContinuous Collection: Woman doing automatic writing in a garden

Woman doing automatic writing in a garden -- she is Mrs P Savile of South Norwood, London, who could receive psychic information from an entity called White Cloud

Background imageContinuous Collection: Booths Silicon china mug - 8 Allies including India

Booths Silicon china mug - 8 Allies including India
A very rare Booths Silicon china mug, dated A.D. 1914, with hand enamelled transfer in blue. It has a continuous decoration showing the 8 Allies (which are all named) including India

Background imageContinuous Collection: Illustration of a wormhole

Illustration of a wormhole
A diagram showing how a wormhole between two parts of our universe or two different universes works

Background imageContinuous Collection: Cardiac muscle, TEM

Cardiac muscle, TEM
Cardiac muscle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of cardiac muscle fibrils (orange)from a healthy heart. Mitochondria (pink) supply the muscle cells with energy

Background imageContinuous Collection: Cardiac muscle and capillary, TEM

Cardiac muscle and capillary, TEM
Cardiac muscle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of cardiac muscle fibrils (purple)from a healthy heart. Mitochondria (green) supply the muscle cells with energy

Background imageContinuous Collection: Lighthouse, Ramsgate

Lighthouse, Ramsgate - Across water ( with sailing ship) to lighthouse. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. The lighthouse situated on the West harbour arm was built in 1842

Background imageContinuous Collection: Continuous Bleaching Linen By the Chemical Process

Continuous Bleaching Linen By the Chemical Process - an interior view in a spinning mill of a man operating a machine for the chemical bleaching of linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageContinuous Collection: Linen Bleaching By Continuous Chemical Process

Linen Bleaching By Continuous Chemical Process - an interior view in a spinning mill of a man operating a machine for the bleaching of linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageContinuous Collection: Krupp: Steel Rolling

Krupp: Steel Rolling
Steel manufacture at Krupps factory: continuous rolling work Date: 1911

Background imageContinuous Collection: Night view of Empress Theatre, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Night view of Empress Theatre, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Night view of the Empress Theatre and Cinema, Douglas Street, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Date: 1913

Background imageContinuous Collection: Two Designs Hinges 1899 Graphite gouache sheet

Two Designs Hinges 1899 Graphite gouache sheet
Artokoloro

Background imageContinuous Collection: Designs Two Gold Stickpins Seperate Ornament

Designs Two Gold Stickpins Seperate Ornament
Artokoloro




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"Unbroken Stories: A Journey Through Time and Continuity" Step into history as we explore the continuous threads that connect us all. From British soldiers finding solace near Monte Camino during the Second World War, to the serene Xiannairi mountain and Pearl Lake in China's breathtaking Yading Nature Reserve, continuity reveals itself in diverse landscapes. Witness resilience at Longwy Steelworks in France, where generations of workers have forged a lasting legacy. Admire the timeless beauty of Morris Jasmine Wallpaper, an exquisite design that transcends eras. The powerful message of "Keep Attacking. " echoes through a poster, reminding us to persist against all odds. At Dieppe's bustling fish market, observe how traditions endure through time-honored practices. Titanic fireman Lindsay's continuous certificate of discharge speaks volumes about dedication and duty amidst tragedy. Discover relics from RMS Titanic like a cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett – reminders of human stories forever etched into history. Appreciate indigenous artistry with an Aboriginal Shield Design that embodies cultural heritage passed down for centuries. Marvel at a visionary 1911 diagram proposing London's never-stop train system – an early glimpse into our relentless pursuit of progress. Delve into Tournai's tapestry depicting the Annunciation and Nativity; its intricate woolen threads weaving together moments frozen in time. Finally, admire the Famille verte hong bowl from Qianlong Dynasty – hard paste porcelain embodying elegance across generations. In this captivating journey through time and space, we witness how continuity shapes our world - connecting past to present while paving the way for future legacies yet unwritten.