Powder Collection (page 5)

The color of my music
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Percussion Powder Tester, Europe, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Percussion Powder Tester, Europe, c. 1830

Mensonge (Lie), c. 1895. Creator: Ibels, Henri Gabriel (1867-1936)
Mensonge (Lie), c. 1895. Private Collection

festival
Kadir

Young woman at a table, 1887 (oil on canvas)
FIA5400535 Young woman at a table, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 56x46 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Photo eFine Art Images; French

Colds in the head, their treatment and cure (engraving)
5223928 Colds in the head, their treatment and cure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colds in the head, their treatment and cure)

La Toilette d un clerc de procureur (engraving)
3645304 La Toilette d un clerc de procureur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette d un clerc de procureur)

Portraits of Mr James Hargreaves and Mr Thomas Bird, originators of the Hargreaves-Bird Process (b / w photo)
5228793 Portraits of Mr James Hargreaves and Mr Thomas Bird, originators of the Hargreaves-Bird Process (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Le sultan du Maroc Abou-Yousouf emploie la poudre a canon pour lancer des graviers de fer, au siege de Sidjilmesa
5993232 Le sultan du Maroc Abou-Yousouf emploie la poudre a canon pour lancer des graviers de fer, au siege de Sidjilmesa, en 1273 (engraving) by European School

Navire couvert portant le feu gregeois, d apres un manuscrit latin du XIIIe siecle (engraving)
5993215 Navire couvert portant le feu gregeois, d apres un manuscrit latin du XIIIe siecle (engraving) by European School

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Munitions girl powdering her face in the reflection of a shell casing (colour litho)
6000043 Munitions girl powdering her face in the reflection of a shell casing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving)
1626756 Sketches from the Sport and Art Exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun (engraving)
1620281 Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun)

The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms "Hero"and "Rodney"(engraving)
1041826 The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms " Hero" and " Rodney" (engraving) by Nash

Druggists (St Merny) (chromolitho)
972215 Druggists (St Merny) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druggists (St Merny). Educational card.); © Look and Learn

The Final Blow to Mahdism, the Battle of Omdurman, Panoramic View of the Main Attack (engraving)
1063686 The Final Blow to Mahdism, the Battle of Omdurman, Panoramic View of the Main Attack (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Final Blow to Mahdism)

Powder flask, c. 1550-80 (antler)
490956 Powder flask, c.1550-80 (antler) by European School, (16th century); 17.8x13.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This flask, from Austria or Germany)

The formidable explosion of the Basovizza powder keg, near Trieste, which contained 900 quintals of balistite
2808867 The formidable explosion of the Basovizza powder keg, near Trieste, which contained 900 quintals of balistite (colour litho) by Beltrame

Creese of the Rajah of Assam, and powder horn (chromolitho)
2775257 Creese of the Rajah of Assam, and powder horn (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creese of the Rajah of Assam, and powder horn)

A powder monkey, 1805 (chromolitho)
2780377 A powder monkey, 1805 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A powder monkey, 1805)

Comic postcard, Customer in department store - walk this way Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Girl and boy, nurse and baby Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at her dressing table, improving her appearance with makeup Date: early 20th century

Woman putting on make up (colour photo)
3093932 Woman putting on make up (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman putting on make up)

How the doctor served me (b / w photo)
3093626 How the doctor served me (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the doctor served me)

Comic postcard, Two women and a man at the seaside - too fresh! Date: 20th century

Advert for Sterling toilet Service from Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London, 1925 showing cloth brush, powder jar, hair brush, dressing comb and hand mirror Date: 1925

Advert for Lux, soap powder, featuring tennis wear, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for Lux, soap powder, featuring Miss 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for Birds custard, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for Lux, soap powder, with hints for holiday clothes packing, 1926 Date: 1926

Powder horn said to have been carried at Waterloo, 1815 (horn with brass top & nozzle)
1268447 Powder horn said to have been carried at Waterloo, 1815 (horn with brass top & nozzle) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; out of copyright

Looking in the Mirror
Facing Powder. Humorous postcard image depicting a young girl applying her make-up facing a large cheval mirror. Artist: Flora White Date: circa 1910

Advertisement for Brookes Monkey Brand Household Soap
1890 UK Magazine Brookes Soap Advert Date: 1890

Trades in Regency England. Carpet weaving, hog feeding
Trades in Regency England. Carpet weaver at a loom in Wilton 16, pig farmer feeding hogs in Hampshire 17, and women knitting and embroidering with needles made in Chichester 18

Siege Operations at Eastbourne, Sussex (engraving)
1589379 Siege Operations at Eastbourne, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege Operations at Eastbourne, Sussex)

Advert, Bon Ami cleaning and polishing cake and powder. 1922

Advert, Powdering Her Face
Advert for Pompeian Beauty Powder, Powdering Her Face. 1926

Advert, Pompeian Beauty Powder. 1926

Advert, Dubarry Talcum Powder. 1936

Advert, Colgate Florient Talcum Powder. 1922

Advert, Colgates FAB Washing Powder Advert, Colgates FAB Washing Powder
Advert, Colgates FAB Washing Powder. 1922

A manuscript page depicting Moses and Aaron with an imaginary townscape of Jerusalem, 1738 (pen, red and black ink)
1766604 A manuscript page depicting Moses and Aaron with an imaginary townscape of Jerusalem, 1738 (pen, red and black ink, watercolour)

Emploi de la nitro-glycerine pour l exploitation des carrieres et des mines (engraving)
5993253 Emploi de la nitro-glycerine pour l exploitation des carrieres et des mines (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experience faite avec une torpille sous-marine dans la rade d Hyeres, le 20 avril 1868 (engraving)
5993242 Experience faite avec une torpille sous-marine dans la rade d Hyeres, le 20 avril 1868 (engraving) by European School

Preparation du fulmi coton, trempage dans les acides et expression du produit (engraving)
5993235 Preparation du fulmi coton, trempage dans les acides et expression du produit (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparation du fulmi coton)

Le feu gregeois employe par les assiegeants et les assieges au siege de Constantinople par Mahomet II
5993230 Le feu gregeois employe par les assiegeants et les assieges au siege de Constantinople par Mahomet II, en 1453 (engraving) by European School

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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.