Society Collection (#57)

LONDON: ROYAL SOCIETY. Meeting room of the Royal Society for the promotion of the mathematical and physical sciences, Burlington House, London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1863

ROYAL SOCIETY, 1667. The frontispiece of Thomas Sprats History of the Royal Society, 1667, with Lord Brouncker, the societys first president, seated to the left of the bust of King Charles II

CHILDRENs PARTY, 1880. A party for children at a rich home in Newport, Rhode Island. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1880

Conservation-RSPB Foraging Machine cutting heather to encourage regeneration, RSPB Minsmere

Online relationship. Conceptual computer artwork representing relationships in the internet age. This image could also illustrate a human forming a relationship with an artificial intelligence

Internet relationships. Conceptual computer artwork with a womans face and computer hardware, representing relationships in the internet age

Online community
MODEL RELEASED. Online community. Conceptual computer artwork of an online community, represented by three people standing in a stream of information encoded in zeroes and ones or binary

Mobile phone relationships. Conceptual computer artwork of a womans face, mobile telephones and hearts, representing mobile phone relationships

Soviet children and model rocket, 1964
Soviet children launching a model rocket in 1964. This was the era when the Soviet Union and the USA were engaged in the Space Race, vying to outdo each other with their achievements in space

French Royal Academy of Sciences, 1666
French Academy of Sciences being presented in 1666 to King Louis XIV (1638-1715, seated, centre) of France. The members of the academy are being presented by the Kings Minister of Finance

Prehistoric rock petroglyph depicting a pregnant elk. This carving is part of a group of petroglyphs in the Alta Fjord, in Norway, near the Arctic Circle

Homo ergaster behaviour, artists impression. H. ergaster is traditionally considered an early type of H. erectus by scientists. However, there are differences between the early populations of H

Homo georgicus family eating meat. This illustration depcits a hominid family which lived during the Pleistocene era. Its remains were found in 1999

Urban decay. Damaged vehicle in front of an abandoned block of flats in an inner- city area

Easter Island, satellite image
Easter Island, Pacific Ocean, satellite image. North is at top. Also known as Rapa Nui, this Pacific island is a territory of Chile

1850 Richard Owen zoologist lecturing
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892) Caricature from Punch 1850, captioned " A scientific institution during a lecture of an eminent savan " (sic)

1820-1830 Early Geologist fossil cartoon
An unrecorded, possibly unique print by E.S - F.G.S (Fellow of Geological Society) in mezzotint style with contemporary hand colouring and ink inscription

1660 Thomas Hobbes English Philosopher
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679). Engraving by J. Posselwhite from a painting by Dobson. Engraving published in 1859 with later hand colouring

Richard Bentley, English scholar
Richard Bentley (1662-1742), English classical scholar. Bentley was born near Leeds, Yorkshire, and was educated at Wakefield and at St. Johns College, Cambridge

Sir Joseph Banks, English naturalist
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), British naturalist. Banks was born into a wealthy London family. He was educated at Harrow and Eton

Surveillance, conceptual image

1626 Francis Bacon Portrait Philosopher
Sir Francis Bacon British Scientist, Philosopher and Statesman (22 January 1561 - 9 April 1626). Copper frontis engraving from Bacons Sylva Sylvarum

Samuel Horsley, English scientist
Samuel Horsley (1733-1806), English churchman and scientist. Horsley was born in Newington (now part of London) and educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Dystopia, conceptual artwork. Computer artwork of a run-down abandoned building with a tree growing through its middle, representing dystopia

Graffiti on wall. Photographed in Glasgow, UK

SOCIETY BALL, c1900. Illustration by Hal Hurst (1865-1938)

ILLINOIS: BISHOP HILL. The Pietist village of Bishop Hill as seen from North of the Edwards River in 1855. Painting by Olaf Kraus, a member of the community, 1911

BISHOP HILL COLONY, 1875. Harvesting at Bishop Hill Colony, Illinois, founded, 1846, by the Swedish Pietist Erik Jansson. Oil on canvas, 1875, by Olaf Kraus, a member of the colony

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Fashionable young women driving a carriage on the beach, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Benjamin Harrisons inaugural ball, 1889. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Thulstrup

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Couples at a ballroom dance, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A Birthnight Ball in colonial Virginia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Learning the minuet
Colonial children learning to dance the minuet. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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George Washington dancing a minuet at Sally Fairfaxs home in colonial Virginia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Fashionable supper party, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young society couple, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Charles Dana Gibson illustration

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Dream of Life, a fresco by Orcagna, Campo Santo, Pisa, 1300s. Lithograph reproduction of the painting

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Festival scene in Milan, Italy, from a manuscript of the 1400s. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

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High society dinner guests conversing, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Aerostat. Engraving in The Illustration, 1887

USA, Ohio, Cleveland: Western Reserve Historical Society Museum, Crawford Auto Aviation Wing
USA-Ohio-Cleveland: Western Reserve Historical Society Museum- Crawford Auto Aviation Wing: Detail of 1950s Chrysler Automobile

A knife amnesty with a criminal handing over a knife at a police station
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Moulay Assan Square, Essaouira, Morocco

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"Society: A Tapestry of Traditions, Transformations, and Triumphs" From the burning crosses illuminating the night sky at Lewes' annual bonfire parade to the advertisement for steel sheep shears by Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society in Brunswick Works, society weaves together a diverse array of experiences. The Law Society Building in Chancery Lane stands as a testament to justice and legal expertise that underpin our social fabric. In 1954, even Paris dog shows transformed into fashion spectacles, showcasing how society's interests evolve over time. Just as Hermes Trismegistus symbolizes wisdom and knowledge from classical times, Buddhist celebrations of Losar remind us of spiritual introspection and renewal. The smoking club depicted in an 18th-century artwork reveals how societal norms have shifted dramatically since then. Meanwhile, Homo heidelbergensis reminds us of our shared ancestry and collective journey through time. At Cowdray Park Polo Tournament in Sussex or during an elegant soiree elsewhere, people gather to celebrate life's pleasures amidst grandeur. Scenes from "Last Of The Mohicans" transport us back to historical narratives that shape our understanding of identity and heritage. Even significant events like Sir Arthur Carkeek's wedding highlight the interplay between individuals who hold power within society while also being part of it themselves – their unions shaping communities like Redruth in Cornwall. A tapestry woven with threads representing countless stories – some ancient yet enduring; others evolving with each passing moment. It reflects both unity and diversity as we navigate this intricate web together.