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"Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: The Pocket's Remarkable Tales" In the midst of chaos

Background imagePocket Collection: Purple shell flower of New South Wales, Australia. Perhaps a fanciful flower manufactured by an

Purple shell flower of New South Wales, Australia. Perhaps a fanciful flower manufactured by an artificial florist
FLO4641084 Purple shell flower of New South Wales, Australia. Perhaps a fanciful flower manufactured by an artificial florist

Background imagePocket Collection: Banksia shrub, unknown species, of New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The

Banksia shrub, unknown species, of New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's
FLO4640415 Banksia shrub, unknown species, of New South Wales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Cinereous guaperva, Chaetodon species. Illustration copied from Count of Buffon

Cinereous guaperva, Chaetodon species. Illustration copied from Count of Buffon
FLO4641014 Cinereous guaperva, Chaetodon species. Illustration copied from Count of Buffon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison

Background imagePocket Collection: Pale clouded yellow butterfly, Colias hyale. Upper and under sides

Pale clouded yellow butterfly, Colias hyale. Upper and under sides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4640954 Pale clouded yellow butterfly, Colias hyale. Upper and under sides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Chambered or great nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr

Chambered or great nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr
FLO4640896 Chambered or great nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Black-throated trogon, Trogon rufus chrysochloros. Yellow bellied green cuckow

Black-throated trogon, Trogon rufus chrysochloros. Yellow bellied green cuckow
FLO4640882 Black-throated trogon, Trogon rufus chrysochloros. Yellow bellied green cuckow. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imagePocket Collection: Tapir, Tapirus terrestris. Vulnerable. Illustration copied from Thomas Pennant

Tapir, Tapirus terrestris. Vulnerable. Illustration copied from Thomas Pennant
FLO4640868 Tapir, Tapirus terrestris. Vulnerable. Illustration copied from Thomas Pennant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison

Background imagePocket Collection: Strawberry tree or cane apple, Arbutus unedo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The

Strawberry tree or cane apple, Arbutus unedo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's
FLO4640862 Strawberry tree or cane apple, Arbutus unedo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Muskrat or musk beaver, Ondatra zibethicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The

Muskrat or musk beaver, Ondatra zibethicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4640304 Muskrat or musk beaver, Ondatra zibethicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Morpho laertes. (Great green Brazilian butterfly) Illustration copied from Dru Drury's ' Exotic

Morpho laertes. (Great green Brazilian butterfly) Illustration copied from Dru Drury's " Exotic
FLO4640193 Morpho laertes. (Great green Brazilian butterfly) Illustration copied from Dru Drury's " Exotic Entomology." Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The

Background imagePocket Collection: Asse or donkey, Equus africanus asinus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The Naturalist's

Asse or donkey, Equus africanus asinus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4640796 Asse or donkey, Equus africanus asinus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London, 1798.; (add.info.: Asse or donkey)

Background imagePocket Collection: Sydney peppermint, Eucalyptus piperita. (Peppermint of New South Wales)

Sydney peppermint, Eucalyptus piperita. (Peppermint of New South Wales) Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4640743 Sydney peppermint, Eucalyptus piperita. (Peppermint of New South Wales) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: White or Polar bear, Ursus maritimus. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The

White or Polar bear, Ursus maritimus. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's
FLO4640733 White or Polar bear, Ursus maritimus. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Jamaican woodpecker, Melanerpes radiolatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an original

Jamaican woodpecker, Melanerpes radiolatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an original illustration by George
FLO4640697 Jamaican woodpecker, Melanerpes radiolatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an original illustration by George Edwards from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Pig tailed macaque, Macaca nemestrina. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Pig tailed macaque, Macaca nemestrina. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640686 Pig tailed macaque, Macaca nemestrina. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison

Background imagePocket Collection: Red-necked phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus. (Coot-footed tringa)

Red-necked phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus. (Coot-footed tringa) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640101 Red-necked phalarope, Phalaropus lobatus. (Coot-footed tringa) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Virginia rail, Rallus limicola (American water rail). Illustration copied from George Edwards

Virginia rail, Rallus limicola (American water rail). Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640079 Virginia rail, Rallus limicola (American water rail). Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Horned grebe, Podiceps auritus. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Horned grebe, Podiceps auritus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "
FLO4640072 Horned grebe, Podiceps auritus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Wood duck, Aix sponsa. (Summer duck of Carolina, Anas aestiva)

Wood duck, Aix sponsa. (Summer duck of Carolina, Anas aestiva) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4639969 Wood duck, Aix sponsa. (Summer duck of Carolina, Anas aestiva) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Puffin, Fratercula arctica. (Puffin of the Isle of Wight) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Puffin, Fratercula arctica. (Puffin of the Isle of Wight) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641446 Puffin, Fratercula arctica. (Puffin of the Isle of Wight) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Northern or hen harrier, Circus cyaneus. (Marsh hawk, Falco uliginosus)

Northern or hen harrier, Circus cyaneus. (Marsh hawk, Falco uliginosus). Illustration copied from George Edwards based
FLO4641395 Northern or hen harrier, Circus cyaneus. (Marsh hawk, Falco uliginosus). Illustration copied from George Edwards based on an original drawing by William Bartram

Background imagePocket Collection: Eurasian lynx, lynx lynx. Illustration copied from Count of Buffon

Eurasian lynx, lynx lynx. Illustration copied from Count of Buffon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4641369 Eurasian lynx, lynx lynx. Illustration copied from Count of Buffon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Willow warbler (yellow wren), Phylloscopus trochilus (Motacilla trochilus)

Willow warbler (yellow wren), Phylloscopus trochilus (Motacilla trochilus). Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641297 Willow warbler (yellow wren), Phylloscopus trochilus (Motacilla trochilus). Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imagePocket Collection: Hercules beetle, Dynastes Hercules. Illustration drawn from a specimen from Guadaloupe

Hercules beetle, Dynastes Hercules. Illustration drawn from a specimen from Guadaloupe
FLO4641276 Hercules beetle, Dynastes Hercules. Illustration drawn from a specimen from Guadaloupe. (Rhinoceros beetle) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Background imagePocket Collection: Jamaican or green tody, Todus todus. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Jamaican or green tody, Todus todus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641260 Jamaican or green tody, Todus todus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641180 Great horned owl, Bubo virginianus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Merian's opossum, Didelphys dorsigera, with young on its back

Merian's opossum, Didelphys dorsigera, with young on its back. (Great wood mouse of America or Surinam rat)
FLO4640649 Merian's opossum, Didelphys dorsigera, with young on its back. (Great wood mouse of America or Surinam rat) Illustration copied from Pierre-Joseph Buchoz after Maria Sybilla Merian

Background imagePocket Collection: Grassy gum tree of Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The Naturalist's Pocket

Grassy gum tree of Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine
FLO4640622 Grassy gum tree of Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London, 1798.; (add.info.: Grassy gum tree of Australia)

Background imagePocket Collection: Common emerald dove, Chalcophaps indica. (Green winged dove) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Common emerald dove, Chalcophaps indica. (Green winged dove) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640612 Common emerald dove, Chalcophaps indica. (Green winged dove) Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis. (Brown and ash coloured crane)

Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis. (Brown and ash coloured crane, Grus fusca) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640608 Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis. (Brown and ash coloured crane, Grus fusca) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imagePocket Collection: Sur-thighed Tortoise, Testudo graeca. (African tortoise, Testudo pusilla)

Sur-thighed Tortoise, Testudo graeca. (African tortoise, Testudo pusilla) Drawn from a specimen kept in the garden of
FLO4640587 Sur-thighed Tortoise, Testudo graeca. (African tortoise, Testudo pusilla) Drawn from a specimen kept in the garden of the College of Physicians, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Honey flower of New South Wales, Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The

Honey flower of New South Wales, Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4640569 Honey flower of New South Wales, Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: St. Jago or green monkey, Chlorocebus sabaeus. Illustration copied from George Edwards

St. Jago or green monkey, Chlorocebus sabaeus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640568 St. Jago or green monkey, Chlorocebus sabaeus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Pompadour cotinga, Xipholena punicea. Copied from George Edwards Gleanings of Natural History, 1758

Pompadour cotinga, Xipholena punicea. Copied from George Edwards Gleanings of Natural History, 1758
FLO4640531 Pompadour cotinga, Xipholena punicea. Copied from George Edwards Gleanings of Natural History, 1758. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Black mauco or black lemur, Eulemur macaco, native to Madagascar. Vulnerable

Black mauco or black lemur, Eulemur macaco, native to Madagascar. Vulnerable
FLO4640497 Black mauco or black lemur, Eulemur macaco, native to Madagascar. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus. Vulnerable. Drawn from a young specimen in the possession

American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus. Vulnerable. Drawn from a young specimen in the possession of Mr
FLO4640448 American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus. Vulnerable. Drawn from a young specimen in the possession of Mr. Michael of Dover Street

Background imagePocket Collection: Green and red Chinese parrot, male, Eclectus roratus. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Green and red Chinese parrot, male, Eclectus roratus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640446 Green and red Chinese parrot, male, Eclectus roratus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Blue sunbeam shell, Tellina species. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr

Blue sunbeam shell, Tellina species. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr
FLO4640361 Blue sunbeam shell, Tellina species. Illustration copied from Georg Knorr. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Spotted axis deer, Axis axis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from ' The Naturalist's Pocket

Spotted axis deer, Axis axis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine
FLO4640345 Spotted axis deer, Axis axis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London, 1802.; (add.info.: Spotted axis deer, Axis axis)

Background imagePocket Collection: Oyster shucker of Le Havre

Oyster shucker of Le Havre
5855681 Oyster shucker of Le Havre; (add.info.: Oyster shucker of Le Havre. She wears a low bonnet decorated with lace only to the ears)

Background imagePocket Collection: Fish merchant at Dieppe

Fish merchant at Dieppe
5855728 Fish merchant at Dieppe; (add.info.: Fish merchant at Dieppe. All the women at the port wear short petticoats. The background shows the main dock)

Background imagePocket Collection: Bengal florican, Houbaropsis bengalensis. (Indian bustard, Otis bengalensis.) Critically endangered

Bengal florican, Houbaropsis bengalensis. (Indian bustard, Otis bengalensis.) Critically endangered
FLO4640032 Bengal florican, Houbaropsis bengalensis. (Indian bustard, Otis bengalensis.) Critically endangered. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imagePocket Collection: Nicobar pigeon, Caloenas nicobarica. Near threatened. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Nicobar pigeon, Caloenas nicobarica. Near threatened. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4639971 Nicobar pigeon, Caloenas nicobarica. Near threatened. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Background imagePocket Collection: Aye-aye or long-fingered lemur, Daubentonia madagascariensis, with long middle finger

Aye-aye or long-fingered lemur, Daubentonia madagascariensis, with long middle finger. Near threatened
FLO4639941 Aye-aye or long-fingered lemur, Daubentonia madagascariensis, with long middle finger. Near threatened. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imagePocket Collection: Greater Egyptian jerboa, Jaculus orientalis, with pyramids in the background

Greater Egyptian jerboa, Jaculus orientalis, with pyramids in the background. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641154 Greater Egyptian jerboa, Jaculus orientalis, with pyramids in the background. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imagePocket Collection: Red-breasted blackbird, Sturnella militaris. (Shirley or greater bullfinch)

Red-breasted blackbird, Sturnella militaris. (Shirley or greater bullfinch)
FLO4641040 Red-breasted blackbird, Sturnella militaris. (Shirley or greater bullfinch, Tanagra militaris) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Background imagePocket Collection: Cape dune mole rat, Bathyergus suillus. (African coast rat, Mus myotalpa)

Cape dune mole rat, Bathyergus suillus. (African coast rat, Mus myotalpa) Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4640477 Cape dune mole rat, Bathyergus suillus. (African coast rat, Mus myotalpa) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Background imagePocket Collection: Drill, Mandrillus leucophaeus. (Wood baboon, Simia Papio sylvicola) Endangered

Drill, Mandrillus leucophaeus. (Wood baboon, Simia Papio sylvicola) Endangered
FLO4640998 Drill, Mandrillus leucophaeus. (Wood baboon, Simia Papio sylvicola) Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison




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"Unveiling the Unsung Heroes: The Pocket's Remarkable Tales" In the midst of chaos, a pocket-sized hero emerged as HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacked the mighty Admiral Scheer during World War II. Transporting us back to 1934, an enchanting advert for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch captures our attention. A timeless treasure that stood witness to history. But wait. Lucy Locket lost her pocket, leaving us intrigued by what secrets it held. Was it a portal to another world or simply misplaced treasures? Stepping into 1926, we explore a variety of ladies' boots adorning their pockets with elegance and style. Each step echoing stories untold. The rhythmic sounds of a blacksmith at work in his forge resonate through time. His trusty pocket holding tools that shaped civilizations and crafted dreams. J. B Priestley's captivating photo from 1930 reveals a man deep in thought, perhaps contemplating life's mysteries hidden within his own pocket. Behold. The first portrait of King Charles III graces our presence. A regal figure whose every move was guided by advisors whispering wisdom from their pockets. A game of billiards unfolds in the Union Jack Club's Billiard Room in Lambeth, London - where pockets become portals to camaraderie and friendly competition. Lucy Locket emerges again, this time adorned with Greenaway charm - reminding us that even innocence can be found nestled within one's pocket. Delving into Victorian times through a greeting card depicting "The Pickpocket, " we are reminded of both mischief and consequences lurking within these small compartments. Witnessing the evolution of timekeeping devices in 1929, we marvel at exquisite pocket watches transitioning into wristwatches - innovation tucked away on wrists or safely stored near hearts. Gentlemen proudly display their lever movement pocket watches from 1929 - symbols of precision and sophistication, reflecting the essence of a bygone era.