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Personal Collection (#16)

"Unveiling the Personal Side: From Bronco Rides to Toilet Paper

Background imagePersonal Collection: Bentley Continental T Personal Commission, 1999, Yellow

Bentley Continental T Personal Commission, 1999, Yellow
Bentley Continental T Personal Commission 1999 Yellow

Background imagePersonal Collection: Picture No. 10856556

Picture No. 10856556
The Mountain Gorilla Story - Snares placed by poachers retrieved by personal guards of Dian Fossey. Date:

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10170858
Historic Bath, GWR/LMS poster, 1946

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10174973
Come to Exmoutha

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10171650
eBarmouth, BR poster, 1956

Background imagePersonal Collection: Royal Aeronautical Society staff in 1966

Royal Aeronautical Society staff in 1966. From left: Frank H. Smith, Librarian of the Society 1950-1967; Maureen Michael, Personal Assistant to the Secretary; Dr Archie Ballantyne

Background imagePersonal Collection: Vickers Viscount 734 bought by the Pakistan Government

Vickers Viscount 734 bought by the Pakistan Government as the personal aircraft for the President

Background imagePersonal Collection: Mr Frank Crisp (c1853-1919), English Limited Liability Lawyer one of whose personal

Mr Frank Crisp (c1853-1919), English Limited Liability Lawyer one of whose personal interests was microscopy and who acted as Secretary of the Royal Microscopical Society

Background imagePersonal Collection: Archduke Charles of Austria (1771-1847) rallies some of 115, 000 Austrian troops he

Archduke Charles of Austria (1771-1847) rallies some of 115, 000 Austrian troops he commanded to victory at Aspern Essling 21-22 May 1809. First major personal defeat for Napoleon

Background imagePersonal Collection: The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521-25. A Spanish-Imperial army under the command of Charles de Lannoy attacked the French army under

Background imagePersonal Collection: Korean nobleman or government official carried in a form of litter by four porters

Korean nobleman or government official carried in a form of litter by four porters with straps over shoulders. Two personal attendants hold the chair. Watercolour c1890

Background imagePersonal Collection: Indian barber. In the foreground a barber is shaving the head of a client. Standing

Indian barber. In the foreground a barber is shaving the head of a client. Standing on the left a Sepoy, whose uniform is on the ground beside him

Background imagePersonal Collection: Indian barbers from different areas. On left the Telinga barber is sharpening his razor

Indian barbers from different areas. On left the Telinga barber is sharpening his razor, while on right the Malabar barber is shaving a clients head

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Fingerprint

Background imagePersonal Collection: Pair of rose tinted square framed sunglasses on white surface

Pair of rose tinted square framed sunglasses on white surface

Background imagePersonal Collection: Blue stripy holiday bag with straw handles

Blue stripy holiday bag with straw handles

Background imagePersonal Collection: Liquid crystal display grid, SEM

Liquid crystal display grid, SEM
Liquid crystal display grid. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the grid (black) surrounding subpixels (rectangles) from a laptop computers liquid crystal display (LCD)

Background imagePersonal Collection: Coloured SEM of crystals of toothpaste abrasive

Coloured SEM of crystals of toothpaste abrasive
Toothpaste abrasive. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of abrasive crystals in toothpaste. The abrasive is usually an insoluble salt such as dicalcium phosphate

Background imagePersonal Collection: Human genome, conceptual artwork F008 / 3292

Human genome, conceptual artwork F008 / 3292
Human genome, conceptual computer artwork

Background imagePersonal Collection: 19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7054

19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7054
19th Century velocipede. 1880 engraving of a velocipede from 1868. The velocipede also known as the dandy horse or laufmaschine (running machine)

Background imagePersonal Collection: 19th Century penny-farthing, artwork C018 / 7055

19th Century penny-farthing, artwork C018 / 7055
19th Century penny-farthing. Engraving of a penny-farthing bicycle from 1885. The penny-farthings, also known as the ordinary

Background imagePersonal Collection: 19th Century ladies handcar, artwork C018 / 7056

19th Century ladies handcar, artwork C018 / 7056
19th Century ladies handcar. Engraving of a ladies hand-powered draisine from 1885

Background imagePersonal Collection: 19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7053

19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7053
19th Century velocipede. 1880 engraving of a man riding a velocipede designed by Karl Drais in 1818. The velocipede also known as the dandy horse or laufmaschine (running machine)

Background imagePersonal Collection: Apple iPhone 4 mobile telephone

Apple iPhone 4 mobile telephone
Apple iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 mobile phone was introduced on 24 June 2010. It is a smart phone, having the ability to run various applications (known as apps)

Background imagePersonal Collection: Memorial to Steve Jobs

Memorial to Steve Jobs
Death of Steve Jobs. A young person writing a message of condolence on a portrait of Steve Jobs at the US Embassy in Moscow

Background imagePersonal Collection: Steve Jobs holding an iPhone 4 C014 / 9432

Steve Jobs holding an iPhone 4 C014 / 9432
Steven Paul Jobs (1955-2011), American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc. Jobs was a charismatic pioneer of the personal computing revolution. He founded Apple with Steve Wozniak

Background imagePersonal Collection: Michael Faradays microscope

Michael Faradays microscope
A microscope belonging to scientist Michael Faraday, made by Wm. Matthews of London. This object is preserved at the Royal Institution, London

Background imagePersonal Collection: Earphone use C013 / 4898

Earphone use C013 / 4898
MODEL RELEASED. Earphone use. Close-up of an earphone in a teenage girls ear. Earphones can be used to listen to audio output from a variety of devices, such as a laptop computer

Background imagePersonal Collection: Gold and silver personal ornaments

Gold and silver personal ornaments. Hellenistic art. Jewelry. Proc: SPAIN. X.bia. Necropolis of Portichol

Background imagePersonal Collection: Blanche Augusta Bury

Blanche Augusta Bury
BLANCHE AUGUSTA BURY, daughter of the rev Edward and lady Charlotte Bury, a female aristocrat with no claim on our attention beyond her personal charm. Date: CIRCA 1839

Background imagePersonal Collection: 8th year of Des Moines public forum - Harry Overstreet, famo

8th year of Des Moines public forum - Harry Overstreet, famous American philosopher, will discuss a personal philosophy for these times. Poster for a public forum at East High, Des Moines, Iowa

Background imagePersonal Collection: Personalised family Christmas card, c. 1900

Personalised family Christmas card, c. 1900
Brilliant Christmas card from the late Victorian/early Edwardian era, showing a Christmas cracker being pulled to reveal the four faces of a family who send their greetings from Craig-Gowan

Background imagePersonal Collection: Orville Wright, Major John F. Curry, and Colonel Charles Lin

Orville Wright, Major John F. Curry, and Colonel Charles Lindbergh, who came to pay Orville a personal call at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. June 22, 1927. Date 1927 June 22

Background imagePersonal Collection: Advert for The Vanity Kodak 1926

Advert for The Vanity Kodak 1926
One would think the Kodak would be content to be admired for what it does. But no! This compacted Kodak comes in a choice of colours, carried in a case lined with lustrous silk

Background imagePersonal Collection: Advert for Mappin & Webb hair brush sets

Advert for Mappin & Webb hair brush sets
Advert for a fine Morocco leather vanity travelling case, completely fitted with a set of superfine enamel and silver-gilt toilet requisities, beautifuly engraved and cut glass toilet bottles

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Segur Photo
SOPHIE ROSTOPCHIN, comtesse de SEGUR - author, despite her personal misfortunes, of the immensely popular childrens book Les malheurs de Sophie, photo 1860. Date: 1799 - 1874

Background imagePersonal Collection: Private aeroplane advertisement, 1930

Private aeroplane advertisement, 1930
Advertisement for the Wessex, three-engined, six-seater British monoplane from the Westland Aircraft Works in Yeovil, England, the latest and smartest of the smaller craft. Date: 1930

Background imagePersonal Collection: Poster, Clean and Fit and Happy Too

Poster, Clean and Fit and Happy Too! Showing people in different countries attending to personal hygiene. Issued by the (British) Health and Cleanliness Council. 1939

Background imagePersonal Collection: Eglinton Tournament 8

Eglinton Tournament 8
Among the 100, 000 spectators are 2000 personal guests of the Earl, all in medieval dress, who enjoy the lavish arrangements : this staircase leads to the ballroom. Date: 30 August 1839

Background imagePersonal Collection: Advert for Swan pens

Advert for Swan pens
Swan pens with " fyne poynt" and a pencil both presented in a case, also desk stand with onyx base. 1929

Background imagePersonal Collection: Terriers Read the Times

Terriers Read the Times
Three terriers scan the personal columns of The Times. Date: circa 1890

Background imagePersonal Collection: Toilet / Cleaning Nostrils

Toilet / Cleaning Nostrils
A German lady cleans her nostrils with the aid of a water spray. Date: 1905

Background imagePersonal Collection: Argument against Chunnel

Argument against Chunnel
An argument against the Channel Tunnel - being cooped up with a snoring Frenchman smelling of frogs legs and garlic for as long as it takes to pass from Calais to Dover ! Date: 1882

Background imagePersonal Collection: John Brown / Tomahawk

John Brown / Tomahawk
JOHN BROWN Queen Victorias personal attendant, in a " Brown Study" Date: -

Background imagePersonal Collection: Fingerprint biometrics

Fingerprint biometrics. Computer artwork of a hand (green), a finger tip (upper left), and symbols of men (blue) and women (pink). Fingerprints are the patterns of ridges on the tips of the fingers

Background imagePersonal Collection: Personal ID card

Personal ID card. Computer artwork of a womans hand holding a personal ID (identification) card. The eye and double helix symbols indicate that the unique personal identifiers on this card include

Background imagePersonal Collection: Drying off, thermogram

Drying off, thermogram
Drying off. Thermogram of a man drying himself by standing wrapped in a towel. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Background imagePersonal Collection: Video camera parts, computer artwork

Video camera parts, computer artwork
Video camera. Computer artwork showing an exploded view of a digital video camera. The lens (right) receives light which is picked up by a CCD (charge-coupled device)




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"Unveiling the Personal Side: From Bronco Rides to Toilet Paper, a Glimpse into Abigail Adams' World" Step into history as we explore the personal side of Abigail Adams through her captivating letter to John Adams. Ink on paper reveals intimate details of their lives, beyond politics and diplomacy. Discover unexpected hints scattered throughout this correspondence - from discussions about home cholesterol test kits to advertisements for Turkish baths in London. These seemingly unrelated elements offer a unique perspective on the daily life of one of America's most influential couples. A group photo aboard HMS Musketeer takes us back to Scapa Flow during World War II. Amidst battleships like HMS Royal Oak, a Revenge-class vessel, we catch glimpses of camaraderie and resilience amidst chaos. Advertisements for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watches and Underwood portable typewriters transport us to an era when these items were considered cutting-edge technology. British passports symbolize freedom and identity, while post-war recruitment ads remind us of the sacrifices made by countless individuals. But it is within the Gracie Fields Home and Orphanage in Peacehaven that we witness compassion at its finest. A sanctuary for those in need, this institution represents hope amidst adversity. Finally, delve into "The Flying Saucer As I Saw It, " where truth meets imagination on its intriguing book cover. This enigmatic work invites readers to ponder mysteries beyond our comprehension. Join us as we unravel these personal fragments from history's tapestry – each hint offering a glimpse into Abigail Adams' world beyond her role as First Lady or political confidante. Step closer; let ink on paper reveal stories untold until now.