Powder Collection (#21)

Gardener applying potash fertiliser
Gardener using potash fertiliser on onion plants. Potash is the generic name for several inorganic crystalline plant fertilisers containing potassium (K)

Dusting an object for fingerprints
Fingerprints. A forensics officer dusting an object for fingerprints. Fingerprints are made by the patterns of ridges in the skin of the tips of the fingers

Checking fingerprints
Fingerprints. A forensics officer checking fingerprints against a database of known criminals. Fingerprints are made by the patterns of ridges in the skin of the tips of the fingers

Barbituric acid molecule, artwork
Computer artwork of a ball-and-stick model of a molecule of barbituric acid (malonylurea or 6-hydroxyuracil). Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon: black, hydrogen:silver, nitrogen: blue)

Sulphur stockpiles at a chemical plant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Fluorescent light bulb powder, SEM
Fluorescent light bulb powder. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grains of a phosphor powder used to coat the inside of a fluorescent light bulb. It is this powder that emits the light

3D cast of hominid skull
3D cast of a hominid skull. Portion of a hominid skull created using a 3D printer. The cast is based on high resolution CT (computed tomography) scans of a real fossil skull

Splenda artificial sweetener, SEM
Splenda artificial sweetener. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of Splenda. Splenda is an artificial sweetener made from dextrose and Sucralose

Sweet N Low sweetener, SEM
Sweet N Low sweetener. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of Sweet N Low artificial sweetener. This sweetener uses a mixture of Aspartame

FAST-ACT toxin-destroying powder, artwork. FAST-ACT is a powder made of magnesium, titanium and oxygen, that absorbs and destroys toxins (red)

Sodium borohydride powder on a watchglass. Sodium borohydride (or sodium tetrahydroborate, NaBH4) is a reducing agent prepared from diborane (B2H6) and sodium methoxide (NaOCH3)

Copper (II) carbonate (CuCO3) powder in a crucible. This is a toxic green solid, which is soluble in acids but insoluble in water & alcohol

Transition metal compounds. These have intense colours because of the electronic structure of transition metals, and the hydration of most of the compounds with water

Iron and sulphur

Copper oxides on watchglasses. The colours show the difference in oxidation state of the copper in copper (I) oxide (Cu2O, red) and copper (II) oxide (CuO, black)

Manganese compounds on watchglasses. The colours and appearance show the difference in oxidation state of the manganese in potassium manganate (VII) (KMnO4, lower left), manganese (IV) oxide (MnO2)

Copper carbonate (CuCO3) powder in a crucible. It is a toxic green solid, which is soluble in acids but insoluble in water and alcohol

Copper (II) oxide (CuO) powder in a crucible. This black solid is soluble in acids, forming blue solutions of cupric salts

One mole of carbon. Carbon powder being weighed out on a balance. 12 grams of carbon is 1 mole. A mole is a chemical unit of measurement that shows the number of molecules or atoms present

Powdered charcoal. Charcoal is an amorphous form of carbon produced from burning wood in little or no oxygen. Charcoal can also be obtained from other substances, for example bones

TOULOUSE-LAUTREC: POWDER. Rice Powder. Oil on canvas, 1889

Spices on stall in the market in Kalkan, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Santa Skiing at Snowbird Ski Resort, Wasatch Mountains, Utah. (MR)

Britannia and Eve front cover
Front cover illustration featuring a blonde woman applying make up while looking in a compact mirror

Getting baby ready for his bath
A mother gets her baby ready for his bath. Soap, talcum powder and cotton wool are ready on a table at her side

Testing the water for babys bathtime
A mother tests the temperature of the water for her babys bath. Soap, talcum powder and cotton wool are ready on a table at her side

1950s cosmetics
Two women wearing make up recommended for the skin tones. Above is make up devised by Helena Rubinstein for fair skins with all dark colours and black

Face Powder / Sparrows
The sparrows don t seem to mind that they are feeding on face powder dropped by this lady who sits crossed legged on a chair

Morocco - Fete de la Poudre - Tangiers
The Fete de la Poudre (Festival of the Powder), Tangiers, Morocco. The crowd awaits the commencement of the display of horsemanship in front of the city gate

The Power of Make-up
Little Bits of Powder - Little Bits of Paint - Make a Girl with a Face like this - Look like what she ain t! The powers of correctly applied cosmetics - making a face that might not launch a thousand

Force of Habit, by D. L. Ghilchik
A comic strip styled illustration showing a couple trying on fake noses, the lady then tries to powder hers

A powder primer from the Victory
A powder primer bearing an inscription that says it is from Nelsons flagship the H.M.S. Victory. These primers were as food for Nelsons guns on the Victory which led in the famous Battle of Trafalgar

Relics of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Engraving of relics and souvenirs of the Battle of Balaklava including: a Russian Helmet, a pioneers sword, a knapsack, a pipe, a drum, a bugle from Inkerman, a helmet, leather gauntlets

Cherry Blossom Toiletries Advertisement, 1887
Engraved advertisement for the Cherry Blossom line of perfume, toilet powder and soap, with the assurance - Nun Nicer

The Civil war in America: Midnight storm on the Missippi
Federal flotilla at anchor, off Fort Pillow. The storm occurred on the night of May 20th 1862, when lightning just missed hitting the amunition boat with 25, 000 pounds of gun powder on board

London Opinion 1936
Illustration showing a bemused motorist driving his car past a SLOW sign and a rather seductive looking hiker busy powdering her nose

Pigtails and Powder
Engraving of a watercolour by Frank Dadd showing a group of naval men or soldiers braiding and powdering their hair in a typical 18th century fashion

France in a Fix
As Macmahons conservative regime succumbs to growing Republicanism, France sits on a powder-barrel of factions ranging from revolution to monarchism

Advertisement for tooth powder
Calox oxygen tooth powder, for cleaning teeth

Communard Suspects
Captured suspects are examined for powder marks on their hands which would imply that they have been active in the fighting

Using Williams Talc
Williams Talc Powder

Window Wash Stuff 1919
Bon Ami for crystal-clear windows - in both cake or powder form

Royal Baking Powder 1919
Royal Baking Powder

No Guinea Pigs / The Town before you, or welch wigs, or whimsicalities, or how to save the tax on Hair Powder

Licenc d to Wear
Licenc d to wear hair powder

Dried Milk & Eggs
An open kitchen cupboard, stocked with dried milk and dried egg powder, essential items during World War Two rationing

Explosion at Regents Canal, a barge covered in petroleum and gun powder blew up as it passed underneath the bridge on the night of1st of October 1874

Clearing up after the explosion at Regents canal
Clearing up the debris after a massive explosion caused a bridge over the Regents Canal to blow up. A barge covered in petroleum

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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.