Materials Collection (page 7)

Dressing cubicles at public baths, Sittingbourne, Kent
Dressing cubicles at public swimming baths, Sittingbourne, Kent, constructed in double-sided galvanised steel Plymax. Date: 1936

Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)
2972946 Reading, games and needlework table, c.1815 (mahogany & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from 1899 Price List, Upholstery, Trimmings &c, 1899 (litho)
2972916 Pages from 1899 Price List, Upholstery, Trimmings &c, 1899 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 26.8x18.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Dalton)

Chemistry (colour litho)
2795452 Chemistry (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemistry. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Pokerwork, designs worked on velvet and other materials (colour photo)
3623832 Pokerwork, designs worked on velvet and other materials (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pokerwork)

Cabinet laboratoire pour le fixage (engraving)
3645237 Cabinet laboratoire pour le fixage (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet laboratoire pour le fixage)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
3092792 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
3092778 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
3092632 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Construction of the Building for the National Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Materials
1607456 Construction of the Building for the National Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Materials, to be held at Cork (engraving) by English School

The Brush Salesman. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966

Advert for H. W Johns, asbestos materials for roofing 1875
Company based in New York, advertising asbestos roofing, used in roof coating, cement, paint, boiling felt and steam packing. 1875

Buying Materials for the Wedding Trousseau (engraving)
1062696 Buying Materials for the Wedding Trousseau (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buying Materials for the Wedding Trousseau)

Cotton: cotton picker (chromolitho)
968636 Cotton: cotton picker (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton: cotton picker)

Mercer, William Atwick, trade card (engraving)
983959 Mercer, William Atwick, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercer, William Atwick, trade card)

Linen Draper, trade card (engraving)
983949 Linen Draper, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linen Draper, trade card. Date, c 1760.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Page from Jordans Enamelled Signs (colour litho)
982957 Page from Jordans Enamelled Signs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Jordans Enamelled Signs, published by J A Jordan & Sons Ltd)

Dame-jeanne and caisse, 1925 (oil on canvas)
712298 Dame-jeanne and caisse, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 73x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

"He ordered these Christians to be put on board a vessel filled with combustible materials
2780784 " He ordered these Christians to be put on board a vessel filled with combustible materials, and set on fire" (engraving) by English School

Lacquer, brilliant examples of modern styles on various materials (colour photo)
3623836 Lacquer, brilliant examples of modern styles on various materials (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lacquer)

Boite de voyage en operation (engraving)
3645291 Boite de voyage en operation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boite de voyage en operation. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1863)

The Pedlar (colour litho)
3642421 The Pedlar (colour litho) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedlar. Illustration for The Wilkie Album, consisting of 12 colour plates)

R A Briggs, Architect (colour litho)
3652251 R A Briggs, Architect (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R A Briggs, Architect)

Frank T Verity, Architect (colour litho)
3652250 Frank T Verity, Architect (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank T Verity, Architect)

Italian Lacework, in Gold Thread (chromolitho)
668430 Italian Lacework, in Gold Thread (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Lacework, in Gold Thread, the Cypher and Arms of Henry III)

Tortoiseshell (chromolitho)
735342 Tortoiseshell (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortoiseshell. Liebig card)

W Alexander & Son, booksellers and stationers, trade card (engraving)
731579 W Alexander & Son, booksellers and stationers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W Alexander & Son, booksellers and stationers)

Turkmen man posing with camel loaded with sacks of cotton, Central Asia, Russian Empire
698961 Turkmen man posing with camel loaded with sacks of cotton, Central Asia, Russian Empire, between 1905 and 1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Russian

Advertisement for DuPont Acele Yarn, 1936 (colour litho)
615503 Advertisement for DuPont Acele Yarn, 1936 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: E.I)

Hamitic culture: North African art work
LLM456145 Hamitic culture: North African art work by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamitic culture: North African art work)

View of the Gatun Locks on the Panama Canal, during construction
MNY381062 View of the Gatun Locks on the Panama Canal, during construction, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 10.2x17.1 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The account of Inigo Jones for work done at the Lord Treasurer s
CTS407504 The account of Inigo Jones for work done at the Lord Treasurer s, 1608 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Making repairs to the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, Derbyshire in the late 19th
STC171403 Making repairs to the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, Derbyshire in the late 19th century (b/w photo) by English School

Portrait of Henry and S. G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop
MNY381275 Portrait of Henry and S.G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop drawings for a piano, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Recomposition of water, ie H2O (colour litho)
2795453 Recomposition of water, ie H2O (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recomposition of water, ie H2O)

Sketches of "Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving)
1595439 Sketches of " Coercion", the Prison Life of an Irish MP (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of " Coercion")

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728203 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

L Ornement Des Tissus: XVIIIth Century, XVIIIe Siecle, XVIIItes Jahrhunder (colour litho)
6016964 L Ornement Des Tissus: XVIIIth Century, XVIIIe Siecle, XVIIItes Jahrhunder (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XVIIIth Century, XVIIIe Siecle)

L Ornement Des Tissus: XVIth XVIIth Century, XVIe XVIIe Siecle, XVItes XVIItes Jahrhundert (colour litho)
6016941 L Ornement Des Tissus: XVIth XVIIth Century, XVIe XVIIe Siecle, XVItes XVIItes Jahrhundert (colour litho) by French School

L Ornement Des Tissus: XVIth Century, XVIe Siecle, XVItes Jahrhundert (colour litho)
6016924 L Ornement Des Tissus: XVIth Century, XVIe Siecle, XVItes Jahrhundert (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XVIth Century, XVIe Siecle)

L Ornement Des Tissus: Spain, Espagne, Spanien (colour litho)
6016921 L Ornement Des Tissus: Spain, Espagne, Spanien (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain, Espagne, Spanien)

L Ornement Des Tissus: XIth Century, XIe Siecle, XItes Jahrhundert (colour litho)
6016897 L Ornement Des Tissus: XIth Century, XIe Siecle, XItes Jahrhundert (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIth Century, XIe Siecle)

L Ornement Des Tissus: Egyptian, Egyptien, Aegyptisch (colour litho)
6016895 L Ornement Des Tissus: Egyptian, Egyptien, Aegyptisch (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian, Egyptien, Aegyptisch)

L Ornement Des Tissus: XIVth XVth Century, du XIVe au XVe Siecle, XIVtes XVtes Jahrhunder (colour litho)
6016958 L Ornement Des Tissus: XIVth XVth Century, du XIVe au XVe Siecle, XIVtes XVtes Jahrhunder (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIVth XVth Century)

L Ornement Des Tissus: Chinese, Chinois, Chinesisch (colour litho)
6016953 L Ornement Des Tissus: Chinese, Chinois, Chinesisch (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese, Chinois, Chinesisch)

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"Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Materials: From Bakelite Telephones to Gorringes Fashion Fabrics" Delving into the past, we uncover a vintage treasure - a Bakelite telephone that revolutionized communication in its time. Witnessing history unfold, HMS Habbakuk sails alongside HMS Indefatigable in 1946, showcasing the strength and resilience used during wartime. In East Ham, London during World War II, recycling cans became an act of patriotism as they aided the war effort and demonstrated how materials could be repurposed for a greater cause. Hookes Law springs to life through an illustration depicting the elasticity of materials; it reveals how stretching a spring can unlock its potential energy. Step back in time with an enchanting advert from 1932 featuring Gorringes fashion fabrics, highlighting their exquisite quality and timeless appeal. Dive deep into adventure as a German diver fearlessly explores unknown depths using specialized materials designed for underwater exploration. Celebrating Marie Curie's groundbreaking contributions to science, her caricature immortalizes her pioneering work on radioactive materials that forever changed our understanding of physics and medicine. A page from The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium (1892) showcases intricate engravings detailing various construction techniques utilizing different building materials such as stone, wood, and metal. Discovering innovative solutions for damp-proofing houses unveils how modern technology has advanced over time to protect structures against moisture damage using cutting-edge material applications. Marvel at Clifton Bridge's majestic beauty captured in a stunning photograph; this architectural marvel stands tall thanks to durable construction materials that have stood the test of time. Journey along Kashmir's River Jhelum where tradition meets craftsmanship - witness a woman gracefully paddling a wooden boat crafted from locally sourced timber; showcasing nature's bounty transformed into functional materials.