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Powder Collection (#17)

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

Background imagePowder Collection: Spices on the market, Granada province, Andalucia, Spain

Spices on the market, Granada province, Andalucia, Spain

Background imagePowder Collection: Powdered pigments, Devaraja Market, Mysore, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Powdered pigments, Devaraja Market, Mysore, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Background imagePowder Collection: Young woman powdering face, at home, (B&W), portrait

Young woman powdering face, at home, (B&W), portrait

Background imagePowder Collection: Young woman powdering face, at home, (B&W), close-up

Young woman powdering face, at home, (B&W), close-up

Background imagePowder Collection: Young woman applying lipstick, looking at powder compact mirror, (B&W), close-up

Young woman applying lipstick, looking at powder compact mirror, (B&W), close-up

Background imagePowder Collection: Reflection of girl (4-5) sitting in front of mirror, applying face powder (B&W), elevated view

Reflection of girl (4-5) sitting in front of mirror, applying face powder (B&W), elevated view

Background imagePowder Collection: Woman applying powder with powder puff in front of mirror, (B&W)

Woman applying powder with powder puff in front of mirror, (B&W)

Background imagePowder Collection: AD: HERCULES POWDER, 1918. American advertisement for Hercules Powder. Illustration

AD: HERCULES POWDER, 1918. American advertisement for Hercules Powder. Illustration, 1918

Background imagePowder Collection: AD: SANI-FLUSH, 1918. American advertisement for Sani-Flush toilet bowl cleaner

AD: SANI-FLUSH, 1918. American advertisement for Sani-Flush toilet bowl cleaner. Illustration, 1918

Background imagePowder Collection: AD: BON AMI, 1919. American advertisement for Bon Ami household cleaner, 1919

AD: BON AMI, 1919. American advertisement for Bon Ami household cleaner, 1919

Background imagePowder Collection: AD: GOLD DUST, 1922. American advertisement for Faribanks Gold Dust Washing Powder

AD: GOLD DUST, 1922. American advertisement for Faribanks Gold Dust Washing Powder, 1922

Background imagePowder Collection: AD: ATLAS FARM POWDER. American advertisement for an explosive powder produced

AD: ATLAS FARM POWDER. American advertisement for an explosive powder produced by the Atlas Farm Powder Company, 1919

Background imagePowder Collection: AD: COSMETICS, 1892. American magazine advertisement for Pozzonis face powder, 1892

AD: COSMETICS, 1892. American magazine advertisement for Pozzonis face powder, 1892

Background imagePowder Collection: SOAP ADVERTISEMENT, c1887. Lithograph advertisement for Champion American Soap Powder

SOAP ADVERTISEMENT, c1887. Lithograph advertisement for Champion American Soap Powder, c1887

Background imagePowder Collection: Latvia, Riga, City architecture with Powder Tower

Latvia, Riga, City architecture with Powder Tower

Background imagePowder Collection: Latvia, Riga, City architecture with Powder Tower

Latvia, Riga, City architecture with Powder Tower

Background imagePowder Collection: Paint powder, Chefchaouen, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Paint powder, Chefchaouen, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imagePowder Collection: The Powder River badlands south of Broadus Montana

The Powder River badlands south of Broadus Montana

Background imagePowder Collection: Canada, BC, Whistler / Blackcomb Resort. Lost Lake trail system for cross country

Canada, BC, Whistler / Blackcomb Resort. Lost Lake trail system for cross country
Canada, BC, Whistler/Blackcomb Resort. Lost Lake trail system for cross country and snowshoe in winter, hiking and biking in summer. Fresh snow on log bridge (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imagePowder Collection: Ras-el-harnout (North African spice mixture), in small yellow bowl credit: Marie-Louise

Ras-el-harnout (North African spice mixture), in small yellow bowl credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePowder Collection: Stainless steel cup of cappucino on metal counter with chocolate fudge and pthysalis

Stainless steel cup of cappucino on metal counter with chocolate fudge and pthysalis credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10888177

Picture No. 10888177
Chinese Crested Dog Date:

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Picture No. 10888178
Chinese Crested Dog Date:

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10888176

Picture No. 10888176
Chinese Crested Dog Date:

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10886321

Picture No. 10886321
Pink Powder Puff (Calliandra surinamensis) Date:

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10872550

Picture No. 10872550
Arabian Horses chestnut and gray mares galloping in powder snow Date:

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10855852

Picture No. 10855852
Powder Post Beetle - in Obeche wood (Heterobostrychus brunneus ) Date:

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10855853

Picture No. 10855853
Powder Post Beetle - in Obeche wood (Heterobostrychus brunneus) Date:

Background imagePowder Collection: Picture No. 10895438

Picture No. 10895438
Dog - Chinese Crested Powder Puff Date:

Background imagePowder Collection: Boers attacking a British blockhouse (microfort) during the 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

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

Background imagePowder Collection: Picket of 13th Hussars surprised near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill). 2nd Boer War 1899 -1902

Picket of 13th Hussars surprised near the Tugela River (Hussar Hill). 2nd Boer War 1899 -1902

Background imagePowder Collection: Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813

Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813. The siege from 28 June to 31 August was under local command of Thomas Graham (lst Baron Lynedoch 1814)

Background imagePowder Collection: Crustacea: Turtle soup: Pearl diving: Catching turtles: Leeches: Tooth powder: Pearl buttons

Crustacea: Turtle soup: Pearl diving: Catching turtles: Leeches: Tooth powder: Pearl buttons: Crab pots: Shrimpers: Cowrie shell money: Sepia: Tortoiseshell

Background imagePowder Collection: Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist. Among other achievements

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist. Among other achievements, Lavoisier was one of the discoverers of oxygen, and established the laws of chemical combination

Background imagePowder Collection: Miners breaking up rock by setting a fire on it. When the rock cooled it would crack

Miners breaking up rock by setting a fire on it. When the rock cooled it would crack and shatter which made it easy to work with picks

Background imagePowder Collection: Eben Norton Horsfod (1818-1893) American chemist and disciple of Liebig. Called The

Eben Norton Horsfod (1818-1893) American chemist and disciple of Liebig. Called The father of American food technology. Discovered Baking Powder

Background imagePowder Collection: Skiing Under A Curl

Skiing Under A Curl
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada: c. 1951. A skier cuts under a snow curl in the Rocky Mountains

Background imagePowder Collection: Downhill Skiing In Banff

Downhill Skiing In Banff
Banff, Alberta, Canada: 1949. Skiing on Quartz Ridge in Banff National Park

Background imagePowder Collection: Skiing HIll 70 At St. Sauveur

Skiing HIll 70 At St. Sauveur
Mont St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1948. This great slope, known as Hill 70 is famous for its snow depth and texture and is a favorite amongst the North American skiing fraternity

Background imagePowder Collection: Ready For A Night Out

Ready For A Night Out
Hollywood, California: c. 1924. A woman with an Art Deco jeweled headpiece powders her face while her attendant hovers nearby

Background imagePowder Collection: Miss Hibernia At John Bulls Family Dinner

Miss Hibernia At John Bulls Family Dinner!!, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756ja-1811ja, Engraving 1799, Miss Hibernia Seated At Right Wearing Dress Decorated With Irish Harps; Seated Around The Table Are

Background imagePowder Collection: The Sioux War: The Powder River Expedition Crossing The Platte River

The Sioux War: The Powder River Expedition Crossing The Platte River, Engraving 1876, Us, USA, America, United States

Background imagePowder Collection: Night Quarters on Board a Man of War, Getting up Powder, Engraving 1890

Night Quarters on Board a Man of War, Getting up Powder, Engraving 1890

Background imagePowder Collection: Curiously Carved Ivory Powder Flask

Curiously Carved Ivory Powder Flask

Background imagePowder Collection: Iron filings and sulphur powder on glass dish

Iron filings and sulphur powder on glass dish

Background imagePowder Collection: Metals including, clockwise from left, Copper, Aluminium, Zinc, Iron and Lead

Metals including, clockwise from left, Copper, Aluminium, Zinc, Iron and Lead

Background imagePowder Collection: Indian teak makers equipment

Indian teak makers equipment

Background imagePowder Collection: 50 grams or 2 ounces of icing sugar

50 grams or 2 ounces of icing sugar




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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.