Orientation Collection (page 3)

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

Corkscrew, c. 1800-50 (wood, steel & hair)
3084511 Corkscrew, c.1800-50 (wood, steel & hair) by English School, (19th century); 14.5x12.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 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

A set of custard pots on a tray, c. 1780s-90s (pearlware)
3084477 A set of custard pots on a tray, c.1780s-90s (pearlware) by English School, (18th century); each: 8.5x5.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery
3084447 Armchair, c.1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery and a woven cotton loose cover) by English School, (19th century); 82x78.3x73 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)
2973003 Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware)
2972994 Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware) by Turkish School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed earthenware vase with floral decoration)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper)
2972987 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal)
2972970 Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing
2972957 Group portrait of Alfred Rooke and his family in their home in Mount Park, Ealing, 1891-92 (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party
2972943 AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party, 1835 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)
2972939 Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Teapot with two cups and saucers, c. 1750-1780 (porcelain)
2972936 Teapot with two cups and saucers, c.1750-1780 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Teapoy, T. H. Filmers and Sons, 1835-c. 1866 (walnut)
2972930 Teapoy, T.H. Filmers and Sons, 1835-c.1866 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain)
2972921 Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain) by Chinese School (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Hard-paste porcelain sauceboat with a serrated rim)

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)
3084445 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084435 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)
3084433 Tea caddy, c.1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter) by English School, (18th century); 18.8x25.8x15.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Toy mirror, brush and comb, c. 1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass)
3084412 Toy mirror, brush and comb, c.1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Bellows, c. 1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops)
3084406 Bellows, c.1690 (carved wood, leather and brass, with steel nails and cane hoops) by English School, (17th century); 53.5x24.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)
3084402 Fire screen panel, c.1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing) by English School, (19th century); 45x45 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)
3084387 Balloon back chair, c.1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery) by English School, (19th century); 85.5x49.5x49 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Straining spoon, c. 1725 (silver)
3084385 Straining spoon, c.1725 (silver) by Smith, Joseph (fl.c.1720-30); 15.8x2.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Orientation, 1895 (oil on canvas)
989527 The Orientation, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 73.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orientation. Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)

Wine bottle, c. 1735-40 (glass)
3084502 Wine bottle, c.1735-40 (glass) by English School, (18th century); 15.3x9.1 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084455 Fruit stand, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x13.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Settle, c. 1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion)
3084448 Settle, c.1895 (joined solid oak with a webbing seat and upholstered velvet cushion) by English School, (19th century); 110x124.5x58.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084439 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm)
3084499 Windsor armchair with rockers, 1871-81 (cherry & elm) by English School, (19th century); 107.8x64.5x77.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)

Page from Supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of Duplex and Other Table Lamps
3084475 Page from Supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of Duplex and Other Table Lamps, Suspension Lamps, Wallback Lamps, Brackets, Lanterns, &c

Bust of Prince Albert, c. 1856 (ivory & marble)
3084469 Bust of Prince Albert, c.1856 (ivory & marble) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.8x7.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Couch, c. 1850 (walnut & velour)
3084431 Couch, c.1850 (walnut & velour) by English School, (19th century); 78x136x60 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Bottle, c. 1770-1820 (glass)
3084427 Bottle, c.1770-1820 (glass) by English School; 26x9.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Black glass cylinder-shaped bottle with a paper label inscribed Dantzic)

Page from Designs for furniture and decorations for complete home furnishing
3084420 Page from Designs for furniture and decorations for complete home furnishing, 1892 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x36.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084396 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

Tea caddy, c. 1840 (mahogany inlaid with brass & zinc)
2973005 Tea caddy, c.1840 (mahogany inlaid with brass & zinc) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Hourglass, c. 1830-1895 (glass & wood)
2972990 Hourglass, c.1830-1895 (glass & wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Hourglass made from two hand-blown green glass bottles)

A pair of decanters, c. 1790 (glass)
2972973 A pair of decanters, c.1790 (glass) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Fan, 1880-1900 (peacock feathers)
2972968 Fan, 1880-1900 (peacock feathers) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Clock, 1903-06 (ebony & ivory)
2972945 Clock, 1903-06 (ebony & ivory) by Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley (1857-1941); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Armchair, with cover, c. 1720 (walnut & textile)
2972942 Armchair, with cover, c.1720 (walnut & textile) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Trough compass with decorated wooden lid, c. 1800 (mixed media)
MFR348326 Trough compass with decorated wooden lid, c.1800 (mixed media) by Lenoir, Etienne (1744-1832); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Night orientation (colour litho)
977932 Night orientation (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night orientation.); © Look and Learn

Tea caddy, c. 1840 (ebonised pine lined with tulip wood, with bird
3084510 Tea caddy, c.1840 (ebonised pine lined with tulip wood, with birds eye maple veneers and brass inlays) by French School, (19th century); 11.4x22.5x11 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

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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.