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Powder Collection (#12)

"Powder: A Journey through Time and Utility" Step into the past with a poster advertising Sunlight Soap

Background imagePowder Collection: A person smiles after being covered in colored powder during a Holi festival party

A person smiles after being covered in colored powder during a Holi festival party organized by Jai Jai Hooray and hosted by the Brooklyn Childrens Museum in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. March 3, 2018

Background imagePowder Collection: Jan van Speijk Debating whether Set Fire Gunpowder

Jan van Speijk Debating whether Set Fire Gunpowder
Jan van Speijk Debating whether to Set Fire to the Gunpowder, Jan van Speijk is considering whether he will put the wick in the powder, 5 February 1831

Background imagePowder Collection: Jan van Speijk stabs wick powder 5 February 1831

Jan van Speijk stabs wick powder 5 February 1831
Jan van Speijk stabs the wick in the powder, 5 February 1831, Jan van Speijk kneels by the barrel and stabs the gun in the powder with a theatrical gesture, projectiles, explosives, etc.: gunpowder

Background imagePowder Collection: Patent Act wear hair powder 1811 Rotterdam document information

Patent Act wear hair powder 1811 Rotterdam document information
Patent Act to wear hair powder, from 1811, Rotterdam, document information form paper document, In fold-out passepartout: No. 561 1811. Wyk No. 17 registered Vol: 5 Fol: 97.J

Background imagePowder Collection: The Dressing Of The Attorneys Clerk. After A Satirical Work By Carle Vernet

The Dressing Of The Attorneys Clerk. After A Satirical Work By Carle Vernet. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

Background imagePowder Collection: Historic Advertisement Of Atlas Farm Powder 'the Safest Explosive'With Illustration Of Farmer

Historic Advertisement Of Atlas Farm Powder "the Safest Explosive"With Illustration Of Farmer Handling Sticks
Historic Advertisement Of Atlas Farm Powder " the Safest Explosive" With Illustration Of Farmer Handling Sticks Of Explosive Powder From The Early 20th Century

Background imagePowder Collection: USA, Death Valley National Park; California, Salt Flat Formations, Badwater

USA, Death Valley National Park; California, Salt Flat Formations, Badwater

Background imagePowder Collection: Snow On A Tree

Snow On A Tree

Background imagePowder Collection: Trees In Winter

Trees In Winter

Background imagePowder Collection: Sunset Reflections At Powder Mill Lake; Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sunset Reflections At Powder Mill Lake; Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada

Background imagePowder Collection: Downhill Skier In Fresh Powder In Chugach Mountains Of Turnagain Pass, Southcentral Alaska, Winter

Downhill Skier In Fresh Powder In Chugach Mountains Of Turnagain Pass, Southcentral Alaska, Winter

Background imagePowder Collection: Skier Shredding Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Skier Shredding Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Background imagePowder Collection: Skier Hitting Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Skier Hitting Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Background imagePowder Collection: Two Young Men Skiing Untracked Powder In Figure 8 s, Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park

Two Young Men Skiing Untracked Powder In Figure 8 s, Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

Background imagePowder Collection: Balu Pass, British Columbia, Canada; Downhill Skiing In Snowstorm

Balu Pass, British Columbia, Canada; Downhill Skiing In Snowstorm

Background imagePowder Collection: Wallawa Mountains, Oregon, Usa; Downhill Skier

Wallawa Mountains, Oregon, Usa; Downhill Skier

Background imagePowder Collection: People Snowshoeing, Interior Alaska North Of Fairbanks, Winter

People Snowshoeing, Interior Alaska North Of Fairbanks, Winter

Background imagePowder Collection: Person Extreme Snowboarding In Mountains Above Haines, Southeast Alaska, USA

Person Extreme Snowboarding In Mountains Above Haines, Southeast Alaska, USA

Background imagePowder Collection: Person Walking With A Snowboard In Mountains Above Haines, Southeast Alaska, USA

Person Walking With A Snowboard In Mountains Above Haines, Southeast Alaska, USA

Background imagePowder Collection: Professional Snowboarder, Marko Grilc, In The Chugach Mountains Near Haines, Southcentral Alaska

Professional Snowboarder, Marko Grilc, In The Chugach Mountains Near Haines, Southcentral Alaska, Winter

Background imagePowder Collection: Snowboarding In Powder Snow; St. Moritz, Graubunden, Switzerland

Snowboarding In Powder Snow; St. Moritz, Graubunden, Switzerland

Background imagePowder Collection: Skiing In Powder Snow; St. Moritz, Graubunden, Switzerland

Skiing In Powder Snow; St. Moritz, Graubunden, Switzerland

Background imagePowder Collection: Extreme Snowboarding, Arlberg; Austria

Extreme Snowboarding, Arlberg; Austria

Background imagePowder Collection: Professional Snowboarder, Gigi R

Professional Snowboarder, Gigi R

Background imagePowder Collection: Alaska, Siberian Tiger (Panthera Tigris Altaica) Stalking Prey In Deep Winter Snow

Alaska, Siberian Tiger (Panthera Tigris Altaica) Stalking Prey In Deep Winter Snow

Background imagePowder Collection: Alaska, Two Gray Wolves At The Forests Edge

Alaska, Two Gray Wolves At The Forests Edge

Background imagePowder Collection: Alaska, Gray Wolves Playing In Deep Winter Snow At The Forests Edge

Alaska, Gray Wolves Playing In Deep Winter Snow At The Forests Edge

Background imagePowder Collection: Alaska, Gray Wolf Stalking Prey In Deep Winter Snow

Alaska, Gray Wolf Stalking Prey In Deep Winter Snow

Background imagePowder Collection: Girl Jumping

Girl Jumping

Background imagePowder Collection: Hands Off

Hands Off
Khaleel Nadoum

Background imagePowder Collection: Triumph TR4 1962 Blue Powder

Triumph TR4 1962 Blue Powder

Background imagePowder Collection: Joan Collins and Peter Holm in March 1985

Joan Collins and Peter Holm in March 1985

Background imagePowder Collection: Cutout advertisement for Birds Egg Powder

Cutout advertisement for Birds Egg Powder. Date: early 20th century

Background imagePowder Collection: The Ancient English Musket & Halbert Exercise

The Ancient English Musket & Halbert Exercise, Plate 3. 1794

Background imagePowder Collection: Giant Powder Works, Point Pinole, California, USA

Giant Powder Works, Point Pinole, California, USA
Giant Powder Works, an explosive powder (gunpowder) manufacturing company in Point Pinole, Richmond, California, USA. Date: circa 1892

Background imagePowder Collection: Preparing for the ball by Rene Lelong

Preparing for the ball by Rene Lelong
A fashionable pair prepare for a fancy dress ball, by dressing up in 18th century attire, complete with powder, flounces, perriwigs and patches

Background imagePowder Collection: Page of adverts from The Illustrated London News, 1912

Page of adverts from The Illustrated London News, 1912
Page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, dated November 1912.Carters reading chair, Calverts tooth powder and Sanitas disinfectant are promoted, as well a Blo, an electric hair dryer

Background imagePowder Collection: Advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 1896

Advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 1896
A page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 18th January 1896. Products promoted include Halfords curry powder

Background imagePowder Collection: Halfords Curry sauce, 1900

Halfords Curry sauce, 1900
An advert for Halfords curry sauce-makes a perfect curry immediately, of hot or cold meat. Date: 1900

Background imagePowder Collection: Woman Munition Worker WW1

Woman Munition Worker WW1. Woman in munition factory, powders her nose in view of male supervisor, Captioned, Don t go putting the powder where it is not wanted. Date: circa 1916

Background imagePowder Collection: A young woman at her dressing table

A young woman at her dressing table
A woman applies powder puff to her face as she beautifies herself in the mirror; make-up, perfume and clothes are scattered around the room which the maid in the background seems to be sorting out

Background imagePowder Collection: David Downing skis powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana, USA MR

David Downing skis powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana, USA MR
David Downing skis powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana, USA (MR)

Background imagePowder Collection: Mistie Fortin skis powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana, USA MR

Mistie Fortin skis powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana, USA MR
Mistie Fortin skis powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana, USA. (MR)

Background imagePowder Collection: ar, arts & entertainment, augmented reality, beauty, boot, color image, concept, costume

ar, arts & entertainment, augmented reality, beauty, boot, color image, concept, costume
Powder splashing on woman in mid-air wearing dress

Background imagePowder Collection: ar, augmented reality, bald, bare chest, challenge, color image, concept, copy space

ar, augmented reality, bald, bare chest, challenge, color image, concept, copy space
Naked man floating on purple sky

Background imagePowder Collection: The Powder Tower Gothic Gate in Prague, Czech Republic

The Powder Tower Gothic Gate in Prague, Czech Republic

Background imagePowder Collection: AD: SHAVING SOAP, 1918. American advertisement for Williams Shaving Stick

AD: SHAVING SOAP, 1918. American advertisement for Williams Shaving Stick

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10895439

Picture No. 10895439
Dog - Chinese Crested Powder Puff Date:




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"Powder: A Journey through Time and Utility" Step into the past with a poster advertising Sunlight Soap, where powder played a vital role in keeping clothes clean and fresh. In 1902, Coronation Birds Custard Powder took center stage as a revolutionary culinary delight. Travel to Porthgain lime workings in West Wales, where the extraction of this fine white powder shaped the landscape. Witness the elegance of a French lady preparing for an evening out in her boudoir, surrounded by powders and potions that enhance her beauty. Experience the power of International baking powder, manufactured by Queen City Chem - a secret ingredient that transforms ordinary recipes into extraordinary delights. Discover Du Pont smokeless shotgun powder, renowned as the standard of excellence worldwide. Delve into artistry with David Wright's "Powder Monkey, " capturing the bravery and resilience of young sailors during times of war. Marvel at skiers gliding effortlessly on Argentiere Glacier in Chamonix, France - their tracks leaving behind trails of pristine white powder. Witness innovation with Ariel low temperature washing powder gel; its close-up reveals modern packaging designed for efficiency. Explore London Trade Card featuring William Bull's Musical Instruments - perhaps powdered rosin enhancing melodious sounds filled concert halls. Finally, indulge your taste buds with Frys Cocoa advertisement by John Hassall; imagine sipping hot chocolate made from rich cocoa powder on a cozy winter day. Throughout history and across various industries, "powder" has left its mark - whether it be cleaning our homes or adding flavor to our meals. Its versatility continues to captivate us even today.