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Quilt Patches, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Quilt Patches, c. 1937

Woven Quilt Details, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Woven Quilt Details, c. 1937

Detail of Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Detail of Quilt, c. 1937

ATS cooks seen here preparing lunch. June 1939 P010073

Horse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat sits in front of a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, testing samples. Date: circa 1970s

The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, and Politics, 1st series, vol. 1, January-June 1809. [Fabric samples]

Esemplario di lavori, page 15 (verso), August 1529. August 1529
Esemplario di lavori, page 15 (verso), August 1529

Esemplario di lavori, page 16 (recto), August 1529. August 1529
Esemplario di lavori, page 16 (recto), August 1529

Wine Tasting

Seated Man Demonstrating Vertical Sliding Window Model, late 1850s-60s. Creator: Unknown
Seated Man Demonstrating Vertical Sliding Window Model, late 1850s-60s

Horse doping tests in a laboratory, Newmarket
Horse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat turns a knob on a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, used for testing samples at the Horse Doping Test Centre in Newmarket

Scientist Loves Cadburys
An archetypal scientist, with a flowing beard and surrounded by apparatus, studies a sample of Cadburys Cocoa; he of course concludes that it is the finest available. Date: circa 1890

1. Felce. 2. Alga, 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Felce. 2. Alga, 1839

1. Aglio. 2. Cestro. 3. Poa. 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Aglio. 2. Cestro. 3. Poa. 1839

1. Foglia di Fico. 2. Foglia di Spina Bianco, 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Foglia di Fico. 2. Foglia di Spina Bianco, 1839

1. Foglia di Fico. 2. Foglia di Spino bianco, ossia Crataegus, 1839-40

Felce, 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Felce, 1839

1. Cestrum Parqui. 2. Fiora di una tetradinama. 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Cestrum Parqui. 2. Fiora di una tetradinama. 1839

Leaf of a Plant, before February 14, 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Leaf of a Plant, before February 14, 1844

Foglia di Peonia, 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Foglia di Peonia, 1839

[Dandelion Seeds], 1858 or later. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[Dandelion Seeds], 1858 or later

The Shelves of Edisons Laboratory with Samples of Every Known Substance, 1902
" The Shelves of Edisons Laboratory are Said to contain Samples of Every Known Substance". 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co

Colour blocks by Knighton & Cutts Ltd, 1941. Creator: Unknown
Colour blocks by Knighton & Cutts Ltd, 1941. From " Decorative Art 1941", edited by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London & New York, 1941]

Astronaut Charles Duke at the Descartes landing site, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Charles Duke collecting lunar samples on the surface of the Moon, with the Lunar Roving Vehicle

Astronaut Charles Duke at the Descartes landing site, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Charles Duke collecting lunar samples on the surface of the Moon, with the Lunar Roving Vehicle

The Physicians Visit (oil on panel)
NOR86716 The Physicians Visit (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 41x35.5 cm; Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands; (add.info.: probably painted during Harlem period 1661-70; ); Dutch

Miss Sara Sample - Modelling hats from Maison Lewis
Miss Sara Sample - Modelling a remarkable hat from Maison Lewis, 152 Regent Street, London. This fascinating model is in black patent straw, trimmed with black osprey feathers. Date: circa 1920s

Textile swatches
A selection of seven textile samples which were found loose with in the volume and not associated with a particular page. Date: 1887-1894

Page from New Artistic Wall Papers
New Artistic Wall Papers, a bound wallpaper sample book produced in England by Lightbown Aspinall, dated 1894. Date: 1894

Cropped page from a wallpaper sample book
Bound wallpaper sample book, containing 419 pages of mainly surface roller printed and some hand block printed wallpaper samples, manufactured between 1885 and 1890s. Date: 1885-1890

Fossil Wood in Sandstone, from a Moraine in Latitude 85°South, c1908, (1909)
Fossil Wood in Sandstone, from a Moraine in Latitude 85° South, c1908, (1909). Microscope sample from glacial debris in Antarctica

E. W. Nelson with the Nansen-Petersen Insulated Water-Bottle, c1911, (1913). Artist
E. W. Nelson with the Nansen-Petersen Insulated Water-Bottle, c1911, (1913). Expedition biologist Edward W Nelson (1883-1923) carrying out research

Soupa Dance sponsored by Heinz, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The residents of the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough look pleased to receive their free sample of Heinz Tomato Soup

Architects department at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Architects department at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Tetleys had many tied houses in the 1960s. Here, in their headquarters in Huntsman House in Leeds

Mander Brothers Advert, 1919. Artist: Mander Brothers
Mander Brothers Advert, 1919. Mander Brothers was a major employer in the city of Wolverhampton and was founded in 1773. In the 19th century the firm became an important manufacturer of varnishes

Gentile da Foligno, 14th century Italian physician, examining a sample of urine, 1493
Gentile da Foligno, 14th century Italian physician, examining a sample of urine, [1493]. Gentile (d1348) wrote a great many commentaries on earlier medical authorities, as well as original works

Sample of Moon Rock brought back by Apollo 14, 1971
A sample of basalt brought back by Apollo 14 on 5th February 1971. Sample no. 14306

Assayer testing samples of gold and silver, 1683. Copperplate engraving from the 1683 English edition of Beschreibung Allerfurnemisten Mineralischen Ertzt (Treatise on Ores and Asssaying)

Pierrefort

Lunar meteorite DAG 262 (Dar al Gani 262) from Al Juhfra, in the Libyan Sahara. This meteorite was originally part of the Moon, being ejected into space by an impact on the Moons surface

Chondrite meteorite. This is a type of stony meteorite that has not been altered by processes such as melting, and represents the original material that formed the asteroids

Chromatogram, 2D View
Chromatogram, 2D view of the output of a chromatography. Different peaks in the chromatogram correspond to different components of the examined sample

John Adams Dix Politician Soldier Military Officer
John Adams Dix, 1798 - 1879. American politician. He was Secretary of the Treasury and the 24th Governor of New York. He served as a Union major-general during the Civil War

Advertisement for Goodyear motor car tyres circa 1950

Signature of Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864

Signature of Maria Christina Henriette Desideria Felicitas Raineria of Austria, aka Maria Christina of Austria, 1858 - 1929. Queen of Spain as the second wife of King Alfonso XII

Signature of Diego de Deza, 1444 - 1523. Theologian and inquisitor of Spain. He succeeded Tomas de Torquemada to the post of Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition

Signature of Sir Edmund William Gosse, 1849 - 1928. English poet, author and critic. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

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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.