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Piece Collection (#2)

"An Eclectic Collection of Pieces

Background imagePiece Collection: Rembrandts Hundred Guilder Piece, christ Healing the Sick, 1869

Rembrandts Hundred Guilder Piece, christ Healing the Sick, 1869
Rembrandts Hundred Guilder Piece, " christ Healing the Sick", 1869

Background imagePiece Collection: Hereford Industrial School Dining Room

Hereford Industrial School Dining Room
Boys in the dining hall at Hereford Industrial School sit at tables each with a mug and piece of bread. Date: 1899

Background imagePiece Collection: Matron Instructs Nurse

Matron Instructs Nurse
A Matron (distinguished by her head gear) explains a piece of equipment to a nurse. Note the bottle of poison on the left

Background imagePiece Collection: Woollen Swimwear 1940

Woollen Swimwear 1940
A radiant young lady poses against a dramatic sky in her stylish two-piece woollen bathing costume in which she would be advised to continuing posing rather than attempt swimming

Background imagePiece Collection: Cruising Suit Circa 1940

Cruising Suit Circa 1940
A two-piece cruising suit composed of blue trousers and a blazer (double-breasted coat) of striped flannel

Background imagePiece Collection: Circus Poodle

Circus Poodle
Circus poodle obeying its mistress. [The complete words of the musical piece are : Bow wow. Bow wow wow. Bow wow wow wow wow.]

Background imagePiece Collection: Apple pie and a fork on a plate

Apple pie and a fork on a plate

Background imagePiece Collection: STRING TELEPHONE 1880

STRING TELEPHONE 1880
Two boys talk to each other by using cans connected by a piece of string. Date: 1880

Background imagePiece Collection: Torn Paper 12

Torn Paper 12
Mareike Böhmer

Background imagePiece Collection: The Beauty in Keyhole

The Beauty in Keyhole
Semra Halipoglu

Background imagePiece Collection: An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV
3432506 An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imagePiece Collection: A 1754 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

A 1754 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Ferdinand VI
3432503 A 1754 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Ferdinand VI, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imagePiece Collection: Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar
530460 Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, c1884.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePiece Collection: Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar
530461 Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePiece Collection: Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving)

Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving)
535880 Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms)

Background imagePiece Collection: St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel

St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel breaking through last
530608 St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel breaking through last piece of rock and meeting, 29 February 1880

Background imagePiece Collection: A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III
3432504 A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imagePiece Collection: An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king

An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV
3432505 An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Background imagePiece Collection: Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat
530628 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Background imagePiece Collection: Method of laying an artillery piece on target using Gunner's scale, paths of trajectories

Method of laying an artillery piece on target using Gunner's scale, paths of trajectories
541539 Method of laying an artillery piece on target using Gunner's scale, paths of trajectories and various ammunition shown. 18th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePiece Collection: Penelope and her loom, 1866 (engraving)

Penelope and her loom, 1866 (engraving)
537599 Penelope and her loom, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Penelope and her loom. In Ancient Greek legend wife of Ulysses, mother of Telemachus and an example of domestic virtue)

Background imagePiece Collection: Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick
530629 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Background imagePiece Collection: Chocolate tartelettes

Chocolate tartelettes baked in oven proof ramequins. Denisa VLAICU

Background imagePiece Collection: Time

Time
Yu Zijun

Background imagePiece Collection: Still Life Mugs

Still Life Mugs
Emma Make

Background imagePiece Collection: Killing me softly

Killing me softly
Elior Segev

Background imagePiece Collection: Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken

Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690

Background imagePiece Collection: Silk Gown, 1936. Creator: Maude Schell

Silk Gown, 1936. Creator: Maude Schell
Silk Gown, 1936

Background imagePiece Collection: Textile - Piece of Old Quilted Cloth, c. 1939. Creator: Lucille Lacoursiere

Textile - Piece of Old Quilted Cloth, c. 1939. Creator: Lucille Lacoursiere
Textile - Piece of Old Quilted Cloth, c. 1939

Background imagePiece Collection: Flowered Challis Gown, c. 1940. Creator: Lester Kausch

Flowered Challis Gown, c. 1940. Creator: Lester Kausch
Flowered Challis Gown, c. 1940

Background imagePiece Collection: Printed Quilt Patterns, 1935/1942. Creator: Maud Schmid

Printed Quilt Patterns, 1935/1942. Creator: Maud Schmid
Printed Quilt Patterns, 1935/1942

Background imagePiece Collection: Linen Square, c. 1936. Creator: Maud Schmid

Linen Square, c. 1936. Creator: Maud Schmid
Linen Square, c. 1936

Background imagePiece Collection: Friendship Quilt-Patchwork Section, c. 1936. Creator: Maud Schmid

Friendship Quilt-Patchwork Section, c. 1936. Creator: Maud Schmid
Friendship Quilt-Patchwork Section, c. 1936

Background imagePiece Collection: Swatch from Patchwork Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: A. Zimet

Swatch from Patchwork Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: A. Zimet
Swatch from Patchwork Quilt, c. 1938

Background imagePiece Collection: Patchwork Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: A. Zimet

Patchwork Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: A. Zimet
Patchwork Quilt, c. 1938

Background imagePiece Collection: Piece of Calico Patchwork, 1935/1942. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd

Piece of Calico Patchwork, 1935/1942. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Piece of Calico Patchwork, 1935/1942

Background imagePiece Collection: Piece of Homespun Wool, c. 1938. Creator: Hugh Clarke

Piece of Homespun Wool, c. 1938. Creator: Hugh Clarke
Piece of Homespun Wool, c. 1938

Background imagePiece Collection: The megalomania (an improved version)

The megalomania (an improved version)
Victoria Glinka

Background imagePiece Collection: Old ladies, Piece Hall Halifax - 1

Old ladies, Piece Hall Halifax - 1
Dressed in identical raincoats and woolly hats, twin old ladies stand in the Piece Hall square, Halifax, West Yorkshire, and eat their ice creams. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Background imagePiece Collection: Long Case Clock, St Erth, Cornwall, England

Long Case Clock, St Erth, Cornwall, England
Eight-day long case clock made by clockmaker Roger Wearn (1748-1820) in 1785. It has an arched silvered dial showing two moon faces, a scene with two ships and a river scene with a church

Background imagePiece Collection: Court Barton farmhouse, Lanreath, Cornwall. September 1924

Court Barton farmhouse, Lanreath, Cornwall. September 1924
The Jacobean fireplace in the drawing room, or parlour, on the first floor of Court Barton farmhouse. The fireplace, which was subject to restoration in 1899

Background imagePiece Collection: February evening

February evening
Bor

Background imagePiece Collection: advertising, cosmetic, make-up, Maybelline Eye Make-Up, 'Happy the Bride with Lovely Eyes'

advertising, cosmetic, make-up, Maybelline Eye Make-Up, "Happy the Bride with Lovely Eyes", advertisement, in English, 1950s

Background imagePiece Collection: Bermuda, Rosewood Bermuda Hotel, Palm Court, Large chess game

Bermuda, Rosewood Bermuda Hotel, Palm Court, Large chess game

Background imagePiece Collection: Artistic view of bare tree in sections, reflecting over water

Artistic view of bare tree in sections, reflecting over water

Background imagePiece Collection: Front grille of an Austin Healy 3000

Front grille of an Austin Healy 3000

Background imagePiece Collection: 1950's Cadillac Eldorado, back fin & trunk

1950's Cadillac Eldorado, back fin & trunk

Background imagePiece Collection: 1950's Cadillac Eldorado

1950's Cadillac Eldorado




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"An Eclectic Collection of Pieces: From Heath Robinson's Whimsical Drawings to Suffragette Badges and Exquisite Artworks" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we explore an enchanting assortment of captivating pieces. First, let us marvel at the intricate details of a Heath Robinson drawing, where fantastical contraptions come to life with whimsy and ingenuity. Each line tells a story, inviting us into a realm of endless possibilities. Next, we encounter the powerful symbolism behind a Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon. A testament to the relentless fight for women's rights, these artifacts remind us of the courage and determination that shaped history. In vibrant hues of red and green, an Australian King Parrot captures our attention with its majestic presence. Alisterus Scapularis stands proudly as nature's masterpiece, reminding us of the awe-inspiring beauty that surrounds us. Moving on to Barribal's "A Golden Girl, " we are transported back in time to an era when elegance reigned supreme. The delicate brushstrokes bring forth grace and sophistication in this timeless portrait. Venturing further into history's embrace is an Ichthyosaurus fossil displayed as a museum piece. This ancient creature whispers tales from prehistoric times, allowing us to ponder our place in the vastness of Earth's timeline. From Africa's rich cultural heritage emerges a mosaic wall from Morocco’s Fes city—a true work of art adorning fountains with vibrant colors and geometric patterns. It serves as a reminder that creativity knows no boundaries or borders. Captured forever in black-and-white frames is the engagement photo between Duke York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon—later known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother—an image brimming with love and anticipation for their royal journey ahead. The enigmatic Helen Duncan takes center stage next; her séances brought forth ectoplasmic wonders and teleplasmic hands, leaving audiences in awe of the supernatural.