Powder Collection (#14)

Badwater Basin

Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, 1776
Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Specimens of volcanic matter taken from the inside of the crater of Vesuvius, 1776
Specimens of volcanic matter taken from the inside of the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXIV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Specimens of a curious volcanic matter taken from a hollow road leading from Pisciarelli to the Solfaterra, Plate XXXXIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

The Toilet of an Attorneys Clerk, c1778-1832. Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
The Toilet of an Attorneys Clerk, c1778-1832

Snowboarding in powder at Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana, USA MR

Powder production in the Sierra de Tardienta, 1814 (1939). Artist: Francisco Goya
Powder production in the Sierra de Tardienta, 1814 (1939). From Les Chefs-D Ouevre Du Musee Du Prado. [Les Editions Holbein, Switzerland, 1939]

Filling cartridges with dynamite powder at Isleten, near Fluelen, Switzerland, 1893. A print from the Illustrated London News, (7 January 1893)

Selling henna in Gabes market in Tunisia

Boers attacking a British blockhouse (microfort) during the 2nd Boer War 1899-1902
Boers attacking a British blockhouse (microfort) during the 2nd Boer War of 1899-1902

The Queen in her Store-room, 1859. At this time there was an ongoing struggle between France and Austria over Italian independence as the Italian states tried to rid themselves of despotic rulers

Boots - Comforts for Campaginers advertisement, WWI
Advertisement for Boots the Chemists and their various suggestions for comforts - gifts to send to men fighting at the front during the First World War

Couleur de Rose advertisement
Advertisement for Granvilles Couleur de Rose the only natural tint for the cheeks. Date: 1924

Christmas arrangement of tree, holly and candles
Christmas arrangement of tree, holly, red candles, white flowers and small parcels, with a bell and mistletoe hanging above. Date: circa 1960s

Tatler Christmas Number cover 1928
Front cover of The Tatler Christmas Number featuring illustration by Lewis Baumer of a young woman with an Eton crop getting ready for a night out. Date: 1928

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Good
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Good the Grocers Wife. circa 1950

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Good
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Good the Grocer. circa 1950

Ideas for New Years Eve Fancy Dress, 1926
Two suggestions for outfits to wear to the Happy New Year Ball to be held at the Royal Albert Hall on New Years Eve 1925/6

Letterhead design - Louise Perfume, Paris
Letterhead design - Louise Perfume and Cosmetics, Paris, France. 1936

Advert for Floriline liquid for teeth and breath 1897
Is the best Liquid Dentifrice in the World. Prevents the decay of the teeth. Renders the teeth pearly white. Is perfectly harmless and delicious to the taste. Date: 1897

Advert for R. Hovenden and Sons, puff powder 1889
In three tints; Blanche for fair skins, Naturelle for darker complexions and Rachel for use by artifical light. Toilet powder combining every desideratum, hygienic and cosmetic

Liberty wrapper for travelling
A Liberty wrapper, or dressing gown, in printed satin - perfect for relaxing when travelling by train in 1933. Date: 1933

Advert for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares drinks 1912
Advertisement for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares some cups of hot chocolate for her brood, occupied happily building a huge snowman in the garden. Date: 1912

The Watchers by Tremator
A beautiful young woman sits at her desk and powders her decolletage as fate and a ghostly figure dressed a Mephistopheles lurk in the shadows watching her - a metaphor on the fleeting passage of

The Confession - A Romantic Affair in the days of powder and patches. 1926

Little child with a yellow towel, Thailand
Little child lying down in the sunshine, Thailand. Date: circa 1970s

Modern Painters - Two Ladies applying their make-up, accompanied by this comparative quote by John Ruskin. Date: 1904

Czech Republic. Prague. Powder Tower. Gothic, 1475 by Matej
Czech Republic. Prague. Powder Tower. Gothic building from 1475 built by Matej Rejsek. Rebuilt between 1875-1886 (J. Mocker, B. Schnirch). Old Town (Stare Mesto)

Powder horn. Hungary
Powder horn. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

Musketeer of the Infantry of Louis XIV filling the musket s
France. Army of the 18th century. Musketeer of the Infantry of Louis XIV filling the muskets bowl with black powder. Colored engraving

Poster advertising L T Piver cosmetics
Poster by Charles Martin advertising L T Piver cosmetics -- perfumes, powders, lotions and soaps. An elegant young woman sprays herself with perfume. circa 1920

Advertisement for Elsa Schiaparellis Shocking products
Advrtisement for Elsa Schiaparellis Shocking perfume, powder and lipstick Date: 1937

Sir Kenelm Digby
SIR KENELM DIGBY - Scholar and statesman, depicted with a shelf of books representative of his interest in science, including Plants, Bodyes and the Powder of Simpathie. Date: 1603 - 1665

Powdered Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy mashed potatoes made from a powder mix. Date: 1960s

Sir Nicholas Crisp
SIR NICHOLAS CRISP Royalist officer, depicted on the shooting range with his musket and its stand, powder- holders and other accessories. Date: 1599 - 1666

Drying baby after his bath
A mother dries her baby after his bath, using talcum powder and a powder puff

Compact with Open Fan
Compact & fan with diamante decoration & silk tassel. The open fan has pierced sticks of ivory or imitation ivory. The compact has lipstick, powder puff & a mirror. Date: circa 1915

Mennens Toilet Powder
Mrs Patrick Campbell and Madame Albani are only two of the celebrities of the stage who recommend Mennens borated talcum powder for health and freshness. Date: 1904

Cartoon, The final shot. The armistice might have been signed, but there are still bills to pay. While he pays for their expensive meal, she nonchalantly powders her nose. Date: 1919

Face Powder Lady 1887
The finishing touch : an elegant lady using her powder puff before heading out for the evening. Date: 10127529

Woman in 1911
Edwardian woman powders her chin with a powder puff, while holding a hat box in one arm and a handbag in the other. 1911

Dryden / Washing Lambs / 50
A girl uses Persil washing powder to keep her lambs white - she then pegs them out to dry on the washing line! Date: 1930s

Bordj Bou-Nafa, powder store, Fez (Fes), Morocco
Bordj Bou-Nafa, an old powder store in Fez (Fes), Morocco, showing damage from bombardment during riots in 1912. Date: circa 1912

Advertisement for Wrights coal tar shampoo powder. Date: early 20th century

Advertisement for Borwicks Baking Powder - the very best for cakes and pastry. A movable card giving different facial expressions. Date: early 20th century

Advertisement for Powder Monkey cleaning powder - Guess what is under the Frying Pan. Date: circa 1900

Advertisement for Vim cleaning powder - Come and help mother! Date: early 20th century

Advertisement for Horlicks Malted Milk - milkmaid and cow. early 20th century

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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.