Preserved Collection (#2)

An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam
5311258 An engraving depicting the fossil of a tree (Sigillaria) found in a coal seam, with its roots still in the clay beneath the coal

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507374 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507378 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507377 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507376 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507375 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive

Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil
3507295 Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil; (add.info.: Remains of an animal preserved as a fossil.); Universal History Archive

The workshop of a taxidermist, 1850
3480154 The workshop of a taxidermist, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the workshop of a taxidermist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A settlement in Russian Lapland
3359107 A settlement in Russian Lapland; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a settlement in Russian Lapland, showing meat and fish being preserved. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Spain, Galicia. Shoes along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) between Lavacolla and Santiago de Compostela

Spain, Galicia. Shoes along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) between Lavacolla and Santiago de Compostela

France, Brittany, Plougonvelin. Ruins of the Abbey of Saint Mathieu and the Saint Mathieu Lighthouse

France, Brittany, Plougonvelin. Ruins of the Abbey of Saint Mathieu

France, Brittany, Plougonvelin. Ruins of the Abbey of Saint Mathieu

France, Brittany, Plougonvelin. Ruins of the Abbey of Saint Mathieu

Mrs. Frank P. Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio - 1st prize winner... between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Frank P. Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1st prize winner of canned vegetables, Aug. 191[?]. First World War: woman with preseved food, and poster with personification of the USA

Food Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Food Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920
Food Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920. Fresh and preserved vegetables, USA. Sign reads: Be a Soldier of the Soil; Produce Food - Conserve Food - Dry and Can Food

Child of sharecropper, near Gaffney, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Child of sharecropper. Near Gaffney, South Carolina

Rural rehabilitation, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rural rehabilitation, Tulare County, California. This family had been on relief. They are now re-established on a small farm

Rural rehabilitation under farm plan of the FSA supervisor, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Rural rehabilitation under farm plan of the Farm Security Administration supervisor. This family produces much of their own food. They were formerly on relief. Tulare County, California

Wife and child of sharecropper near Gaffney, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife and child of sharecropper near Gaffney, South Carolina. The farmer does a little day labor for his landlord. He received fifty cents a day in 1936, sixty to seventy-five cents in 1937

Home of farmer who has raised cotton for fifty years on his own land, Greene County, Georgia, 1937
Home of farmer who has raised cotton for fifty years on his own land. Greene County, Georgia

House in which cotton farmer has lived for fifty years, Macon County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
House in which cotton farmer has lived for fifty years. Macon County, Georgia

Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505 (msn 41H/680085, ex XJ632 and G-9-356), on the line with armourers preparing the ADEN gun pack for removal

Kedswick in autumn, Lake District, England, UK

Mummified monk at Wat Khunaram, Koh Samui, Thailand

Young python in the Zoological Society's Gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Young python in the Zoological Society's Gardens, 1862. That the germs of life were implanted in [the eggs], and that all went on satisfactorily up to the fifteenth day after incubation

Antique advertising. Underwood typewriters. Antique illustration. 1923

Mc Vities cookies Antique advertising 1930

Great Wall of China at Badaling. First built during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and restored in the 1980s Great Wall of China at Badaling

Connecticut, Mystic, Oyster shack at Mystic Seaport
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Portrait of a black wolf sitting in a snow covered field, YNP, USA
Portrait of a black wolf (Canis lupus) waiting in a snow covered field looking at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Brown bear standing on rocks eating salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) standing upright and balancing on the rocks with a freshly caught salmon in mouth at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) eyeing the camera through the bushes in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Tuaghs (from the Gaelic, tuagh-chatha), also known as Lochaber axes, a type of poleaxe, Scottish battle axes used in medieval times, preserved at Edinburgh

Avro Vulcan B. 2 XL318
Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan B.2 XL318, of No.617 (Dambusters) Squadron, with an inert Blue Steel missile, at Andrews Air Force Base

Handley Page Victor K. 2 8911M - XH673
Handley Page Victor K.2 8911M (XH673) being assembled on the parade ground at RAF Marham. Sadly this aircraft was scrapped in 2020 despite concerted attempts to have it preserved elsewhere

Alabama Air National Guard - Republic RF-84F Thunderflash
Alabama Air National Guard - Republic RF-84F-35-RE Thunderflash 53-7529, of the 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, with 53-7526, 53-7542, 53-7547, 53-7611 (-40) and 53-7595 (-40)

Wisconsin Air National Guard - Northrop F-89J Scorpion 53-2536, of the 126th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. built as an F-89D-60-NO and upgraded to F-89J. Wisconsin ANG 126th FIS

Romania, Constanta, Ceramic pots in the Roman Mosaic Museum, also known as the Roman Edifice

Part of a submerged Holocene forest, revealed after a winter storm from beneath the sand at Hells Mouth (Porth Neigwl), Abersoch Wales, UK March 2014

Brown algae (Desmarestia anceps) from King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Preserved specimen

UK, Rochester, Rochester Castle, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Rochester Castle, situated on the banks of the River Medway dating from the 12th century, with a magnificently preserved stone keep, Rochester, Lent, England

Dried Cod, Moskenes, Moskenesoy, Lofoten, Nordland, Norway

Dried Cod, stacked and ready for export, Moskenes, Moskenesoy, Lofoten, Nordland, Norway

Cod drying on racks, Moskenes, Moskenesoy, Lofoten, Nordland, Norway

Elevated view over the historic mining town of Roros, Roros, Sor-Trondelag County, Gauldal District, Norway

Old Chemist, Roros, Sor-Trondelag County, Gauldal District, Norway

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"Preserved: A Glimpse into the Timeless Treasures of History" Step into the Silkeborg museum in central Jutland and marvel at the Tollund man, perfectly preserved for over two millennia in a nearby peat bog. The Boeing 377 SGT Super Guppy F-BTGV Airbus Finningley stands as a testament to aviation history, its majestic form preserved for future generations to admire. Wastwater in the Lake District UK captivates with its pristine beauty, an untouched landscape that has been carefully preserved through time. Journey back to ancient Rome as you explore painted murals and frescoes inside a room at the Herculaneum ruins in Campania, Italy - an extraordinary preservation of art from centuries past. Discover Saartje Baartman's story, known as The Hottentot Venus. Her legacy serves as a reminder of both exploitation and resilience, preserving her memory and sparking conversations about human rights today. Witness Avro Lancaster I R5868s being bombed up for Sugar during wartime. These aircraft stand tall as symbols of bravery and sacrifice, their historical significance meticulously preserved. Barrow-in-Furness proudly showcases Coppernob - an enduring monument symbolizing industrial heritage that remains well-preserved amidst modernization. Gaze upon the majestic Langdale Pikes in the Lake District UK; these towering peaks have stood firm throughout time, their natural splendor impeccably conserved by Mother Nature herself. Pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127 offer glimpses into marine ecosystems long gone. Preserving such delicate organisms allows us to study our oceans' rich biodiversity across generations. Bestwood Colliery near Bestwood Village preserves memories of coal mining's heyday – reminding us of communities built on hard work while highlighting environmental progress made since then. Explore USS Intrepid aircraft carrier - a floating museum preserving naval history. Step aboard this mighty vessel to experience the bravery and innovation that shaped our world.