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Sample Collection (page 5)

"Exploring the World through Samples: A Glimpse into Diverse Wonders" From a single drop of blood to the intricate Mandarin wallpaper design

Background imageSample Collection: ALSRC, Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container, Apollo 11, 1969. Creator: Union Carbide

ALSRC, Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container, Apollo 11, 1969. Creator: Union Carbide
The Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container (ALSRC) was an aluminum box with a triple seal manufactured by the Nuclear Division of Union Carbide

Background imageSample Collection: Printed Cotton, c. 1938. Creator: Albert J. Levone

Printed Cotton, c. 1938. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Printed Cotton, c. 1938

Background imageSample Collection: Printed Cottons from Quilt, c. 1939. Creator: Albert J. Levone

Printed Cottons from Quilt, c. 1939. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Printed Cottons from Quilt, c. 1939

Background imageSample Collection: Cloth Samples, c. 1940. Creator: Albert J. Levone

Cloth Samples, c. 1940. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Cloth Samples, c. 1940

Background imageSample Collection: Detail of Quilt - Tulip Pattern, c. 1939. Creator: Fred Hassebrock

Detail of Quilt - Tulip Pattern, c. 1939. Creator: Fred Hassebrock
Detail of Quilt - Tulip Pattern, c. 1939

Background imageSample Collection: Cotton Prints, c. 1939. Creator: Albert J. Levone

Cotton Prints, c. 1939. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Cotton Prints, c. 1939

Background imageSample Collection: Copy of Botanical Engraving of 'Celtis', 1840 / 45

Copy of Botanical Engraving of "Celtis", 1840 / 45
Copy of Botanical Engraving of " Celtis", 1840/45. A work made of salted paper print

Background imageSample Collection: Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving)

Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving)
6030386 Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSample Collection: Cotton Print, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Piece Goods, No

Cotton Print, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Piece Goods, No
5938468 Cotton Print, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Piece Goods, No. 311 from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Background imageSample Collection: Alencon lace (chromolitho)

Alencon lace (chromolitho)
1093893 Alencon lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alencon lace. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSample Collection: Bayeux lace (chromolitho)

Bayeux lace (chromolitho)
1093892 Bayeux lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayeux lace. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSample Collection: Cutwork lace (chromolitho)

Cutwork lace (chromolitho)
1093890 Cutwork lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutwork lace. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSample Collection: Chantilly lace (chromolitho)

Chantilly lace (chromolitho)
1093887 Chantilly lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chantilly lace. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSample Collection: Dungary Cloth, Salem, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of

Dungary Cloth, Salem, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of
870127 Dungary Cloth, Salem, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Background imageSample Collection: Punjum Cloth, Vizagapatam, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers

Punjum Cloth, Vizagapatam, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers
870126 Punjum Cloth, Vizagapatam, Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Background imageSample Collection: Dionysos and Sample (engraving)

Dionysos and Sample (engraving)
662723 Dionysos and Sample (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dionysos and Sample. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Background imageSample Collection: Comic postcard, Free samples of fruit salts, and the result Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Free samples of fruit salts, and the result Date: 20th century

Background imageSample Collection: Comic postcard, Two men in an office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men in an office Date: 20th century

Background imageSample Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)
2972989 Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageSample Collection: Nursery Fabric Sample

Nursery Fabric Sample
A section of a nursery fabric sheet. Date: circa 1920

Background imageSample Collection: A Physician with a Urine Sample (oil on canvas)

A Physician with a Urine Sample (oil on canvas)
1163624 A Physician with a Urine Sample (oil on canvas) by Bigot, Trophime (c.1595-p.1650); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Candlelight Master); eAshmolean Museum; French

Background imageSample Collection: Cotton Print, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Piece Goods, No

Cotton Print, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Piece Goods, No
5938469 Cotton Print, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Piece Goods, No. 310 from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson

Background imageSample Collection: Cotton Check, Masulipatam, Madras, Piece Goods, from

Cotton Check, Masulipatam, Madras, Piece Goods, from
870125 Cotton Check, Masulipatam, Madras, Piece Goods, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Background imageSample Collection: Art Deco style designs, from Relais, c. 1920-30 (colour litho)

Art Deco style designs, from Relais, c. 1920-30 (colour litho)
497823 Art Deco style designs, from Relais, c.1920-30 (colour litho) by Benedictus, Edouard (1878-1930); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSample Collection: Rock sample still life of Flint

Rock sample still life of Flint
A still life image of a rock sample on a white background Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSample Collection: Designs from the Trade Catalogue of Maw & Sons Tile Pavements (colour litho)

Designs from the Trade Catalogue of Maw & Sons Tile Pavements (colour litho)
478370 Designs from the Trade Catalogue of Maw & Sons Tile Pavements (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSample Collection: Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho)

Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho)
2972952 Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageSample Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageSample Collection: Flemish lace (chromolitho)

Flemish lace (chromolitho)
1093894 Flemish lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flemish lace. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSample Collection: Point a la Rose lace (chromolitho)

Point a la Rose lace (chromolitho)
1093885 Point a la Rose lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Point a la Rose lace)

Background imageSample Collection: Von Landenberg wine cellar, Germany

Von Landenberg wine cellar, Germany
Gundi and Trimbonn von Landenberg sample wine in their own wine cellar in Germany. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageSample Collection: Specimens of volcanic matter, from Campi Phlegraei

Specimens of volcanic matter, from Campi Phlegraei
1275135 Specimens of volcanic matter, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving) by Fabris

Background imageSample Collection: Specimens of volcanic matter taken from the inside of the crater of Vesuvius

Specimens of volcanic matter taken from the inside of the crater of Vesuvius
1275122 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

Background imageSample Collection: The Doctors Visit, 1667 (oil on panel)

The Doctors Visit, 1667 (oil on panel)
3545831 The Doctors Visit, 1667 (oil on panel) by Mieris, Frans van (1635-81); 44.5x31.1 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Doctors were familiar targets of parody)

Background imageSample Collection: Wallpaper design, from Idees, published by A. Calavas, Paris, c

Wallpaper design, from Idees, published by A. Calavas, Paris, c
STC425591 Wallpaper design, from Idees, published by A. Calavas, Paris, c.1925 (colour litho) by Darcy, Georges (fl.c.1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSample Collection: The ignored fortunes, tickets of a thousand found by chance inside a corset of a dead lady

The ignored fortunes, tickets of a thousand found by chance inside a corset of a dead lady (colour litho)
2815090 The ignored fortunes, tickets of a thousand found by chance inside a corset of a dead lady (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSample Collection: Turkish women making lace (chromolitho)

Turkish women making lace (chromolitho)
2788818 Turkish women making lace (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish women making lace)

Background imageSample Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageSample Collection: Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

Background imageSample Collection: A Doctor Visiting a young Lady in a Bedroom, (oil on canvas)

A Doctor Visiting a young Lady in a Bedroom, (oil on canvas)
827843 A Doctor Visiting a young Lady in a Bedroom, (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 69.2x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Doctor Visiting a young Lady in a Bedroom)

Background imageSample Collection: Coarse Cotton, Benares, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of

Coarse Cotton, Benares, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of
870130 Coarse Cotton, Benares, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Background imageSample Collection: The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho)

The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho)
2808994 The return to the cheerful local traditions (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return to the cheerful local traditions)




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"Exploring the World through Samples: A Glimpse into Diverse Wonders" From a single drop of blood to the intricate Mandarin wallpaper design, samples offer us a unique window into the world's marvels. Delving deeper, we find ourselves captivated by the mesmerizing SEM image of a small intestine, unraveling its secrets one cell at a time. Traveling back in time, we discover an iconic poster from the 1st International Aircraft Exhibition, reminding us of humanity's relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. Meanwhile, Apollo 17's lunar basalt sample takes us on an extraterrestrial journey as we contemplate mankind's ventures beyond Earth. Venturing across continents, Europe beckons with France showcasing its rich heritage through captivating samples found within its borders. Egypt entices us with glimpses of shop interiors that whisper tales from ancient civilizations long past. But it is not just history that captures our attention; elemental analysis and electrophoresis of RNA remind us how scientific breakthroughs are made possible by meticulous examination and experimentation. Testing for viruses becomes crucial in safeguarding public health while unlocking mysteries hidden within microscopic realms. In nature's grandeur lies another realm waiting to be explored—the iceberg—an awe-inspiring sample floating amidst vast oceans. And who can resist being drawn towards Titanic artifacts? Each item tells stories etched in tragedy but also serves as a testament to human resilience and remembrance. Samples—tiny fragments that hold immense significance—are gateways to knowledge and understanding. They allow us to transcend boundaries, uncover hidden truths, and appreciate the beauty woven throughout our diverse world. So let these samples guide you on an extraordinary journey where curiosity knows no bounds.