Sink Collection (#10)

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7207
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing the main systems involved in carbon fixation in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7208
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing how carbon fixation occurs in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7205
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing the main systems involved in carbon fixation in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7206
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing how carbon fixation occurs in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Chemistry laboratory, 19th century
Chemistry laboratory, 19th-century artwork. At right is a workbench with bellows at which a chemist is working below a large skylight

Mixer Tap C013 / 9040
Close-up of mixer tap in bathroom

A barber-surgeon with a customer in his shop, where, in addition to cutting hair, he pulls teeth
BARBER-SURGEON, 1568. A barber-surgeon with a customer in his shop, where, in addition to cutting hair, he pulls teeth, provides salves for wounds and broken bones

Public toilets
The public toilets in the Natural History Museum

Raper drawing No. 22
The melancholy loss of His Majestys Ship Sirius, wrecked on Norfolk Island. By George Raper, 1790

Kitchen of an Italian-American home, c1925
AMERICAN KITCHEN. Kitchen of an Italian-American home, c1925

CERAMIC SINK ADVERTISEMENT. American advertisement for wash tubs made by the Stewart Ceramic Company, 1890

PULLMAN CAR, 1877. Passengers performing the morning ablutions onboard a Pullman sleeping car. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1877

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1870. The boiling room of an animal-fat soap factory in the suburbs of Paris, France. Wood engraving, French, c1870

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1870. The soap boiling room of a French animal-fat soap factory in the Paris, France, suburbs. Wood engraving, French, c1870

NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKE. The aftermath of the earthquakes in New Madrid, Missouri, 1811-12. Color engraving, 19th century

1904 Meiji Japan Navy seventy seven brave soldiers decide die company get in the transportation ships and themselves sink is picture stoppaged Port Ryojun

Ewarts Califont Hot Water Supply, 1927
Advertisement for Ewarts Califont Hot Water Supply, advising you to just turn the tap to enjoy hot, running water. Beyond a bathroom, a maid does the washing in a large butlers sink. Date: 1927

Use Getz cockroach and bed bug exterminators, sold by all druggists I sink I tan hit it. Advertising trade card shows a small child with baseball bat about to attempt hitting a thrown baseball

Scenes on board the SS Austral: the drawing room, the dining room and the promenade deck. The SS Austral, a passenger vessel which took part in the early transportation by sea of refrigerated meat

The SS Austral, a passenger vessel which took part in the early transportation by sea of refrigerated meat between Australia and Europe

Sissons sinks advertisement, 1950s
Advertisement for Sissons stainless steel sinks, bringing gleaming glamour to your kitchen. c.1950

Fighting the weather on the Western Front 1916

CAT SPLASH
A thirsty cat causes a splash when it sticks its paw under the tap over the kitchen sink! Date: 1960s

HMS Majestic, British battleship, capsized, WW1
HMS Majestic, British predreadnought battleship, launched 1895, served before and during the early part of the First World War including the Dardanelles

HMS Majestic, British battleship, sinking, WW1
HMS Majestic, British predreadnought battleship, launched 1895, served before and during the early part of the First World War including the Dardanelles

Children brushing their teeth
Three children brushing their teeth. 1916

Voodoo Charm
A Louisiana planter finds a Voodoo charm, much to the alarm of his black workers who tell him if he takes the steamboat to New Orleans, it will surely sink (it didn t !) Date: 1886

Domestic Cat, tabby and white, adult female, drinking from sink tap in bathroom, England

MAGAZINE AD, 1926. Kohlers Electric Sink advertisement, from an American magazine

Sorting nutmeg seeds, Grenada
Sorting nutmeg. Women using baskets and tubs of water to separate seeds of the nutmeg plant (Myristica fragrans). The nutmeg seeds are placed into the tub of water

Wasting money, conceptual image

Hand washing
MODEL RELEASED. Washing hands. Five-year-old girl washing her hands at a bathroom sink

Soap and water. Bar of soap next to a plughole in a sink, with running tap water. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent the spread of bacterial diseases

Cleaning hands with soap under running water from a tap. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent bacterial contamination of objects such as food

Hospital hygiene
MODEL RELEASED. Hospital hygiene. Nurse washing her hands at a sink. Cleanliness in hospitals helps prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)

Plughole food trap. Food debris in a food trap for protecting a sink plughole. Food debris can clog up household plumbing. This device allows the debris to be trapped and disposed of properly

Unprotected plughole without a food trap. The food debris seen here may clog up the plughole and the pipes. A food trap should be used instead, as seen in image H130/428

Running water
Running tap water draining down a sink plughole. Tap water in houses is used for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Dirty water is disposed of down a plughole

Cleaning the dishes. Bare hands using detergent, a sponge and water to clean a plate in a sink

Washing hands

Carbon dioxide levels, Atlantic, 2003
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels centred on the Atlantic Ocean, satellite data. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming

Carbon cycle, artwork
Carbon cycle. Artwork illustrating the global carbon cycle. Carbon is stored in the Earths terrestrial biosphere (flora, fauna, soil and freshwater), geosphere (geological store)

Hand washing, artwork
Hand washing. Artwork demonstrating correct hand washing technique. Proper cleaning of hands is important for preventing the spread of diseases

Severe storm, Venice, Italy
Severe storm. Canals with choppy waves caused by strong winds. Photographed in Venice, Italy

Silent Still: Bathroom

SILENT FILM STILL. Walter Baxter in a scene from Mannequin, 1926

EVNT2A-00001
Surrender of the British " Guerriere" to the frigate USS " Constitution" during the War of 1812. Printed color halftone of a 19th century painting

EVCW2A-00137
" Merrimac, " a Confederate ironclad ship, rams the USS " Cumberland" during the American Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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"Sink into history: From the sinking of the Bismarck to kitchen units advertisements, explore the diverse tales behind this everyday fixture. 🚢⚓️🧺 The Sinking of the Bismarck: A haunting reminder of naval warfare's brutality and its impact on world history. Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement: Step into a vintage era where stylish kitchens were adorned with these timeless fixtures. German propaganda poster, U Boote Heraus. , WW1: Delve into wartime tactics as submarines emerged as formidable threats beneath the waves. Young woman washing clothes at a sink: Witness the simplicity and hard work that went into daily chores before modern conveniences took over. New Pavilion Saltair and bathers, Salt Lake City, USA: Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you envision carefree summer days spent by this iconic sink-like structure. The Plumber: Discover how skilled tradespeople keep our sinks running smoothly while navigating complex plumbing systems behind closed walls. Titanic Hymn Sheet 1912: Reflect on tragedy through music as survivors clung to hope amidst icy waters that swallowed an unsinkable legend. HMS Good Hope in Great War Deeds, WW1: Pay tribute to brave sailors who faced perilous battleships during World War I, some tragically meeting their fate at sea. Union gunboats sunk in Galveston Bay, 1863: Uncover forgotten chapters of American Civil War history when naval clashes shaped destinies along coastal shores. Shipwreck of the Gallant Lady on the coast of North Bimini: Explore tales of maritime misfortune and resilience against nature's unpredictable forces. " EVNT2A-00086 (Image): Dive deeper into captivating visuals capturing unique perspectives around sinks – perhaps revealing hidden stories within frames. Ladies in a kitchen.