Orientation Collection (page 2)

Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)
3084417 Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 46.5x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Ink stand (metal)
3084415 Ink stand (metal) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Sugar tongs, 1730-39 (silver)
3084390 Sugar tongs, 1730-39 (silver) by Drake, Joseph (fl.1730-39); 11.7x4.8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A pair of scissor-action tongs)

Sideboard, detail, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953)
3084386 Sideboard, detail, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Two Movable Horizontal Sundials, Paris, c. 1720 (gilt brass)
MFR135786 Two Movable Horizontal Sundials, Paris, c.1720 (gilt brass) by Bion, N. (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orientation table US Cemetery St Laurent Omaha Beach
The table which is in the St Laurent Cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach which can be seen beyond the guard rail. Standing beside the table

Standard lamp, 1897 (brass & fabric)
2973558 Standard lamp, 1897 (brass & fabric) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; out of copyright

Hat pin, 1850-1900 (gilt metal wire)
2973002 Hat pin, 1850-1900 (gilt metal wire) by Turkish School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Variety teapot and lid, 1876 (porcelain)
2972993 Variety teapot and lid, 1876 (porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Gasolier, detail, c. 1845 (bronzed & gilt brass)
2972983 Gasolier, detail, c.1845 (bronzed & gilt brass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The X. mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving)
2972974 The X.mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Screen, 1885-90 (walnut)
2972971 Screen, 1885-90 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Side chair, c. 1815-20 (rosewood)
2972969 Side chair, c.1815-20 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: One of a set of three chairs in imitation rosewood)

Money box, c. 1860 (walnut)
2972954 Money box, c.1860 (walnut) by Italian School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Money box, made from walnut and decorated with marquetry and parquetry)

Sideboard, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386)
2972953 Sideboard, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho)
2972952 Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass)
2972951 Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Distrest Poet, 1741 (etching)
2972950 The Distrest Poet, 1741 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Japanned table, detail, c. 1830-40 (beech)
2972947 Japanned table, detail, c.1830-40 (beech) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

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

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)
2972944 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & silk) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Sofa with a mahogany frame on reeded sabre legs with brass paw caps)

Windermere / Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
2972937 Windermere/Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Kinder, Emma (fl.c.1845); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Rocking chair, c. 1775-1825 (wood)
2972934 Rocking chair, c.1775-1825 (wood) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers
2972926 Royal Daylight Oil advertising leaflet, back and front covers, 1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Vases, 1870-1910 (glass)
3084505 Vases, 1870-1910 (glass) by English School; height: 17.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

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)

194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)
3084492 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); height: 24.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Coffee cup and saucer, c. 1780 (porcelain)
3084488 Coffee cup and saucer, c.1780 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 6.7x9.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Coffee cup made from porcelain)

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

Gateleg table, c. 1780 (mahogany)
3084480 Gateleg table, c.1780 (mahogany) by English School, (18th century); 71.5x102.5x39.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c
3084472 Back cover of Catalogue of Materials for House Painting and Glazing, c.1893 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x18.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

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

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)
3084463 Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.3x8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c
3084461 Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c, 1897-98 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 21.6x13 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084456 Dish, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x8.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed stoneware oval dish with a scalloped rim)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic)
3084422 Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic) by English School, (19th century); each circumference: 7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Table, c. 1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings)
3084405 Table, c.1685-1700 (oak, elm and red deal, with metal fixings) by English School, (17th century); 74.8x150.4x126.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Gateleg table)

Writing desk, c. 1860 (walnut)
3084394 Writing desk, c.1860 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); 94x59x59 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A walnut Davenport with a fretted A gallery to the top)

Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card)
2972986 Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Set of fifty-two playing cards with plain backs)

Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers
2972985 Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers: Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, c.1870-1900 (engraving) by English School

Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)
2972975 Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund)

Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972966 Occasional table, detail, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972965 Occasional table, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Orientation of Stonehenge, as seen at the Summer Solstice, the Sun Rising over the "Friars Heel"
6010803 The Orientation of Stonehenge, as seen at the Summer Solstice, the Sun Rising over the " Friars Heel" (engraving) by English School

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"Exploring the Many Facets of Orientation: From Maps to Toilets and Everything in Between" a fascinating concept that encompasses various aspects of our lives and can be seen in historical maps like the Fra Mauro map (1460), which defied convention by orienting south at the top, challenging traditional cartographic norms. But orientation goes beyond just geographical representations. In Tamil Nadu, India, for example, one might find themselves marveling at the intricate Indic scripts that guide visitors on their way to toilets. Meanwhile, in Azores, Portugal, a majestic lighthouse stands tall as a beacon amidst the vast ocean. Sometimes even playful symbols aid us in finding our way. At Oktoberfest in Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany, an amusing Archer Cupid points revelers towards restrooms with his bow and arrow. Similarly quirky signposts can be found worldwide - from Quin County Clare in Ireland to Chania's picturesque lighthouse harbor in Crete. The significance extends far back into history as well. The Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) saw remarkable inventions including compasses that revolutionized navigation and helped people find their bearings across China's vast landscapes. Nature itself provides guidance too; volcanic routes on La Palma Island within Spain's Canary Islands are marked by informative signposts leading adventurous hikers through breathtaking terrain. Not all they are physical though; medical advancements have allowed us to explore internal structures such as white matter fibers through DTI scans. These scientific breakthroughs help researchers understand how our brains navigate information pathways. Even cultural artifacts play a role - Howth Head peninsula's old lighthouse acts as both a navigational aid and a symbol of heritage along Ireland's stunning coastline. And let’s not forget about Newsmap posters or antique county maps like Somerset England’s – they provide visual cues for understanding complex information or historical contexts respectively. Intricate and diverse, orientation touches every aspect of our lives.