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Numbering Collection

"Unveiling the Hidden Stories: The Fascinating World of Numbering" Piece numbering in a woollen mill in Bradford

Background imageNumbering Collection: Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lipton Ltd. Tea Company - Maddema Mills

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lipton Ltd. Tea Company - Maddema Mills - note the ox-pulled tea wagons, each individually numbered (see also: 10296761). Date: circa 1905

Background imageNumbering Collection: Piece numbering in a woollen mill in Bradford

Piece numbering in a woollen mill in Bradford, Yorkshire, late Victorian period

Background imageNumbering Collection: The official Isi at his offering Table. From the tomb of Isi

The official Isi at his offering Table. From the tomb of Isi Probably at Sakkara. Limestone. 4th Dynastry, c. 2570-2450 BC. Old Kingdom. Reliefs. Detail. Hieroglyphs. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Background imageNumbering Collection: Moses numbering the people, Numbers, i (engraving)

Moses numbering the people, Numbers, i (engraving)
2809611 Moses numbering the people, Numbers, i (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses numbering the people, Numbers, i)

Background imageNumbering Collection: Sketches at the Paris Salon (engraving)

Sketches at the Paris Salon (engraving)
1594830 Sketches at the Paris Salon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Paris Salon)

Background imageNumbering Collection: Houses of Parliament, Cape Town (b / w photo)

Houses of Parliament, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092352 Houses of Parliament, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses of Parliament, Cape Town)

Background imageNumbering Collection: Davids Disobedience in Numbering the People (engraving)

Davids Disobedience in Numbering the People (engraving)
5200560 Davids Disobedience in Numbering the People (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Davids Disobedience in Numbering the People)

Background imageNumbering Collection: The Census at Bethlehem (The Numbering at Bethlehem), First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel

The Census at Bethlehem (The Numbering at Bethlehem), First third of 17th cen Artist: Brueghel, Pieter
The Census at Bethlehem (The Numbering at Bethlehem), First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageNumbering Collection: Montage of a number of numbers

Montage of a number of numbers

Background imageNumbering Collection: Vue d caveau decouvert a Pompeia pre du Vesuve

Vue d caveau decouvert a Pompeia pre du Vesuve
Vue d un caveau decouvert a Pompeia pres du Vesuve, Voyage pittoresque, ou, Description des royaumes de Naples et de Sicile, Fragonard, Honore, 1732-1799, Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de

Background imageNumbering Collection: Roman Art. Spain. Altar stone. Inscription: Caecilia Moscich

Roman Art. Spain. Altar stone. Inscription: Caecilia Moscichies. C. 2nd century AD. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Background imageNumbering Collection: Zulu wars. Queen Victoria decorating officers engaged in the

Zulu wars. Queen Victoria decorating officers engaged in the
Queen Victoria decorating Lieutenant John Rouse Merriott Chard with the Victoria Cross for bravery. Chard was one of the officers who successfully defended Rorkes Drift from an army of Zulu warriors

Background imageNumbering Collection: Small, green clock with Roman numerals on face

Small, green clock with Roman numerals on face

Background imageNumbering Collection: The Payment of the Tithe or The Census at Bethlehem (oil on panel) (for detail see 89722)

The Payment of the Tithe or The Census at Bethlehem (oil on panel) (for detail see 89722)
XIR89721 The Payment of the Tithe or The Census at Bethlehem (oil on panel) (for detail see 89722) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 115x157 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Background imageNumbering Collection: Water, Caspar Luyken, 1691

Water, Caspar Luyken, 1691

Background imageNumbering Collection: Sketches at the Paris Salon, from The Illustrated London News, 23rd April 1887

Sketches at the Paris Salon, from The Illustrated London News, 23rd April 1887
BAL127930 Sketches at the Paris Salon, from The Illustrated London News, 23rd April 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageNumbering Collection: St Marks Clock, Venice

St Marks Clock, Venice, Italy. This clock, seen after its restoration between 1998 and 2006, is on the Torre dell Orologio (clock tower) in the Piazza San Marco, Venice

Background imageNumbering Collection: WA, Arlington, Arlington Fly-in, World War II military show

WA, Arlington, Arlington Fly-in, World War II military show

Background imageNumbering Collection: Detail of Old Town Clock on Town Hall at Old Town Square, Stare Mesto, Prague

Detail of Old Town Clock on Town Hall at Old Town Square, Stare Mesto, Prague, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Czech Republic, Europe

Background imageNumbering Collection: Historical books at Strahov Monastery, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Historical books at Strahov Monastery, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Background imageNumbering Collection: Herakles & Hydra 1920

Herakles & Hydra 1920
Herakles slays the Hydra of Lerna whose heads - originally numbering only nine - doubled when severed : the difficulty was resolved by his nephew



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"Unveiling the Hidden Stories: The Fascinating World of Numbering" Piece numbering in a woollen mill in Bradford: Witness the meticulous process of assigning numbers to each piece, ensuring efficiency and organization in the bustling world of textile production. The official Isi at his offering Table. From the tomb of Isi: Delve into ancient Egyptian culture as we explore the significance behind numerical symbolism and its role in religious rituals. Moses numbering the people, Numbers, i (engraving): Step back in time to biblical times as Moses takes on the monumental task of counting and organizing a vast population, showcasing how numbers have played an essential role throughout history. Sketches at the Paris Salon (engraving): Immerse yourself in artistic brilliance as renowned artists capture their creative visions through sketches, highlighting how numbers can be used to categorize and evaluate art forms. Houses of Parliament, Cape Town (b/w photo): Marvel at architectural grandeur frozen in time as we examine this iconic structure's historical significance while appreciating its unique numeric address. David's Disobedience in Numbering the People (engraving): Explore one man's fatal mistake that led to dire consequences, shedding light on both human fallibility and our fascination with quantifying everything around us. Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lipton Ltd. Tea Company - Maddema Mills: Discover how precision numbering systems are employed within tea factories to ensure quality control from plantation to packaging for your perfect cuppa. The Census at Bethlehem (The Numbering at Bethlehem), First third of 17th cen. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638): Uncover a masterpiece by Brueghel that depicts an important event from biblical times – capturing not only historical accuracy but also emphasizing numerical data collection even centuries ago. Roman Art. Spain. Altar stone. Inscription.