Scales Collection (#10)

The Last Judgment, 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
The Last Judgment, 15th century

Cotton from the bale is transported by belt to... making cotton bats, Laurel, Mississippi, 1939
Cotton from the bale is transported by belt to machine for making cotton bats. Weighing device is so sensitive that it directs the cotton from one machine to another. Laurel, Mississippi

Weighting scales at edge of bean field, near West Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Weighting scales at edge of bean field. Near West Stayton, Marion County, Oregon

Cotton from the bale is transported by belt... for making bats, Laurel, Mississippi, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton from the bale is transported by belt to machine for making cotton bats. Weighing device is so sensitive that it directs the cotton from one machine to another. Laurel, Mississippi

Beanfield - weigh scales, pickers, and sacked beans at edge of... near West Stayton, Oregon, 1939
Beanfield. Weigh scales, pickers, and sacked beans at edge of field. Near West Stayton, Marion County, Oregon

A "hooker"shovelling redfish onto the scales in the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A " hooker" shovelling redfish onto the scales in the Fulton fish market

Five hundred pea pickers in field of large-scale Sinclair... Near Calipatria, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Calipatria. Five hundred pea pickers in field of large-scale Sinclair Ranch newly planted to peas. California

Open air food factory - weighing in the peas near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Open air food factory. Weighing in the peas near Calipatria, California

Open air food factory - weighing in peas, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Open air food factory. Weighing in peas. California

Weighing beans at scales on edge of field, near West Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Weighing beans at scales on edge of field. Rate: one dollar per 100 pounds

Possibly: Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the... New York, 1943
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning]

Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning, New York, 1943
New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning

Fulton fish market stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning

Stevedores at the Fulton fish market unloading fish from boats caught... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Stevedores at the Fulton fish market unloading fish from boats caught off the New England coast

Street peddler in Harlem weighing string beans, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Street peddler in Harlem weighing string beans

Mrs. Dorothy Bell and Miss Ida Hicks, employed at the American... New Britain, Connecticut, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New Britain, Connecticut. Mrs. Dorothy Bell and Miss Ida Hicks, employed at the American Railway Express Company, earns thirty-three dollars and twnety-six cents per week, sorting, weighting

Possibly: Mrs. Dorothy Bell, Irish-German descent, twenty-seven... New Britain, Connecticut, 1943
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New Britain, Connecticut. Mrs. Dorothy Bell, Irish-German descent, twenty-seven years old, mother of two children

Possibly: Weighing beans at scales on edge of field, near West Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Weighing beans at scales on edge of field. Rate: one dollar per 100 pounds]

Pea pickers line up on edge of field at weigh scale, near Calipatria, Imperial County, CA, 1939
Pea pickers line up on edge of field at weigh scale. Near Calipatria, Imperial County, California

Pea picker at scales, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Pea picker at scales. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California

Paymaster on edge of pea fields pays a... near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Paymaster on edge of pea fields pays a quarter for every hamper of thirty pounds brought to the scale. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California

And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family
7181028 And passengers will pay according to their weights; thus this fat gentleman will pay as much as a whole family (colour litho) by Echau

Katsuwonus pelamis, Skipjack Tuna, side view
Animals, Fish, Bony Fish, Osteichthyes, Perciformes, Scombridae, Skipjack Tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis, E. Lineatus, Euthynnus Affinis, Fins, Gills, Kawakawa, Perch-Like Fish, Scales, Species, Tails

"l archange Michel pesant les ames des morts"(The Archangel Michael weighing the Souls of the Dead)
FIA5331074 " l archange Michel pesant les ames des morts" (The Archangel Michael weighing the Souls of the Dead) Peinture de Pedro Espalargues le jeune (16eme siecle) Musee Pouchkine

Scaled dancer, c. 1930 (silvered bronze, ivory & marble) (see also 940741)
940740 Scaled dancer, c.1930 (silvered bronze, ivory & marble) (see also 940741) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); height: 69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving)
1602376 Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection)

Father time went flying out. from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano
IL262846 Father time went flying out. from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons (colour litho) by Davie

Saxon figure of St Michael in suit of scale armour, 9th century, 1855 (engraving)
7235657 Saxon figure of St Michael in suit of scale armour, 9th century, 1855 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scaled dancer, c. 1930 (silvered bronze, ivory & marble) (see also 940740)
940741 Scaled dancer, c.1930 (silvered bronze, ivory & marble) (see also 940740) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); height: 69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Archangel Saint Michael, c. 1810 (water-based paint on wood panel)
BRN195811 Archangel Saint Michael, c. 1810 (water-based paint on wood panel) by Fresquis, Pedro Antonio (1749-1831); 29.2 x 21.6 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Woman in veil with balance scales, watched by a bearded man, Sco, 1803 (engraving)
7233076 Woman in veil with balance scales, watched by a bearded man, Sco, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in veil with balance scales)

From Euston to Klondike, the Result of the Years "Wash-Up", a Sketch in the Bank of British North America
1606641 From Euston to Klondike, the Result of the Years " Wash-Up", a Sketch in the Bank of British North America, Dawson City (litho) by Begg

Ms Hunter 229 f. 5r Libra, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail)
GUL232031 Ms Hunter 229 f.5r Libra, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

MS Hunter 229 f. 5r September, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675693 MS Hunter 229 f.5r September, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

The Pharmacy, detail, Anonymous painting, Val d Aosta, Castello di Issogne, 15th century (fresco)
XIR223616 The Pharmacy, detail, Anonymous painting, Val d Aosta, Castello di Issogne, 15th century (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

Ms Lat 993 L. 9. 28 fol. 30 Weighing Bars of Camphor, from Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum)
XIR216468 Ms Lat 993 L.9.28 fol.30 Weighing Bars of Camphor, from Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Ms Lat 993 L. 9. 28 fol. 98v Coconut Merchant from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum)
XIR159275 Ms Lat 993 L.9.28 fol.98v Coconut Merchant from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Money Changer, illustration from Libro di Givocho di Scacchi by Jacobus de Cessolis, 1493 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF366942 Money Changer, illustration from Libro di Givocho di Scacchi by Jacobus de Cessolis, 1493 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

An Allegorical Painting of Justice, c. 1630-1700 (oil on copper)
7240809 An Allegorical Painting of Justice, c.1630-1700 (oil on copper) by Flemish School, (17th century); 45x30 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Memento Mori. Remember death, or Remember you must die. After an early 17th century work by Hendrick Hondius. Symbols in this picture include a skull, an hourglass and scales

A look at schooling Goldspot emperor or bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus) off the island of Yap, Micronesia; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Wild Boyds Forest Dragon (Hypsilurus boydii) on tree in forest
A prehistoric looking lizard native to the tropical rainforests of north eastern Australia. This full grown individual sits tightly against a tree in a characteristic resting pose for the species

Wild Pygmy mulga snake (Pseudechis weigeli) on grit road at dusk in northern Australia
wildlife, wild, closeup, macro, scales, creature, reptiles, serpent, nocturnal, lethal, dangerous, venomous, elapid, color, beautiful, fauna, rock, black, natural, background

Wild juvenile Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) on log
wildlife, wild, scales, macro, closeup, wood, monster, young, baby, fauna, branch, beautiful, outdoor, natural, background, Kristian Bell Photography, 1251407954

Wild painted dragon (Ctenophorus pictus) in mallee habitat, Australia
wildlife, wild, scales, macro, fauna, habitat, colorful, painted, arid, mallee, black, outdoor, beautiful, natural, background, closeup, Kristian Bell Photography, 1256800545

Highlands copperhead (Austrelaps ramsayi) in forest habitat
wildlife, wild, serpent, venomous, scales, black, habitat, elapid, natural, background, closeup, macro, fauna, green, beautiful, outdoor, predator, close, Kristian Bell Photography, 1306274595

Gidgee skink (Egernia stokesii) pair in rock crevice, South Australia
wild, wildlife, scales, closeup, spikes, spines, rock, crack, couple, creature, beautiful, fauna, stone, natural, Kristian Bell Photography, 1348350287

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"Scales: A Journey Through Time, Nature, and Art" Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros: An iconic artwork showcasing the intricate scales of a majestic creature, reminding us of the beauty found in nature. The 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory: Scaling new heights both physically and metaphorically, these brave explorers left their mark on history as they conquered the world's tallest peak. Brown Trout, Salmo trutta, side view: Delicate yet resilient scales adorn this remarkable fish, symbolizing its adaptability to various aquatic environments. Opera House Sydney: Like shimmering scales reflecting sunlight on water, the iconic sails of this architectural marvel captivate audiences worldwide with their grace and grandeur. Varanus komodoensis, Komodo Dragon rear view: With armored-like scales protecting its powerful body, this ancient reptile roams freely in its natural habitat – a true testament to resilience and survival. Lodsworth Women's Institute jam making (August 1943): In times of adversity during World War II rationing measures, women came together to preserve fruits' essence through homemade jams – a sweet reminder that unity can overcome any challenge. Piano playing: Fingers gliding effortlessly across ivory keys create harmonious melodies while evoking images of musical notes dancing like delicate scales in perfect harmony. Tiger Barb Fish: Vibrant colors interwoven with mesmerizing patterns make these tiny creatures stand out among aquarium inhabitants – truly living works of art adorned with unique scale designs. Justice as depicted on a Tarot card: Balanced upon her symbolic scales rests justice itself; an emblematic representation reminding us that fairness is achieved by weighing evidence impartially before passing judgment. Map of Persia (Iran): Ancient lands marked by geographic boundaries remind us how civilizations have evolved over time while highlighting the importance in cartography.