Storing Collection (#7)

Thyroid gland follicle, TEM
Thyroid gland follicle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a follicle from the thyroid gland. The follicle consists of a layer of epithelial cells (pink)

Preserved brain. Conceptual computer artwork of a brain being preserved in a tank

Digital camera and memory card

Histology microscope slides. Histologist removing a glass slide from a tray of stored slides. These slides contain thin slices of stained tissue that are analysed using a light microscope

Storing genetic material. Researcher removing a tray of vials containing human tissue samples taken from a freezer. The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Car battery disposal. Used car batteries packed inside a container. This type of battery contains a mixture of lead and acid. Car batteries can be recycled

Grain storage. These tower silos are used to store grain after it has been harvested. Photographed in Australia

Log booms, Vancouver, Canada
Log booms. Aerial photograph of log booms in Fraser River, Vancouver, Canada, where logs are stored on the water before use at a sawmill

Harvesting grain. Combine harvester unloading grain into a container for storage. Photographed in Australia

Fat cell, TEM
Fat cell. Coloured Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through fat (adipose) tissue. Fat cells, or adipocytes

Frozen egg cells, artwork
Frozen egg cells. Computer artwork of human egg cells (ova) frozen in a block of ice. Ova are removed from a womans ovaries

Haemoglobin molecule, artwork
Haemoglobin molecule. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of haemoglobin, a metalloprotein that transports oxygen around the body in red blood cells

Myoglobin molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a Myoglobin molecule. Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle tissue

Contact lens care, artwork
contact lens care. Artwork showing how contact lens should be cleaned after and before use

Sulphur stockpiles at a chemical plant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Frozen DNA, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules frozen in ice cubes

Memory, conceptual image

Chromosome bank, conceptual artwork
Chromosome bank, conceptual computer artwork. Chromosomes in jars on shelves. Chromosomes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) coiled around proteins

Designer chromosomes, conceptual artwork
Designer chromosomes. Conceptual computer artwork of genetically modified chromosomes for sale. Chromosomes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) coiled around proteins

Fat cells, TEM
Fat cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through fat (adipose) tissue. Each fat cell or adipocyte

USB memory sticks, artwork
USB memory sticks, computer artwork

USB memory stick. Computer artwork of a memory stick on an abstract background

Alkali metals in jars. Lithium (Li), sodium (Na) & potassium (K) stored under oil. These elemental metals are relatively soft and react rapidly with the water and oxygen in the air

Sodium. Pieces of the reactive metallic element sodium (Na) stored under oil in a jar. This soft alkali metal reacts rapidly with the water and oxygen in the air

Myoglobin protein
Myoglobin. Computer model of the protein myoglobin that contains the iron-containing haem group (not seen). Myoglobin consists of a chain of 153 amino acids folded into a globin molecule that has a

Close-up of wine bottles stored in cellar, Boschendal Vineyard, Franschoek, Western Cape, South Africa

Oil Pipe on a Navy Ship
A storing place for the " new" fuel for the navy: an oil tank showing the pipe through which the liquid fuel flows

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Compartment in the Bullion
Engraving of vauly in the Bank of England used for storing sacks full of Mexican Silver Dollars. A Bank official in uniform with tricorn hat is unloading a cart stacked with sacks

The Great Wool-floor at the London Docks
The great wool-floor at the London Docks. The London Dock Company enlarged the warehouse for receiving wool imports from the colonies in the 1840 s

Dressing Table 1826
Cabinet Dressing Case an ornate dressing table housing a wash basin, mirrors, and a number of convenient shelves and niches for storing toilet articles

Close-up of multicoloured beach huts on the long sweeping beach of Llanbedrog, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Young yellowbelly marmot (Marmota flaviventris) grooming, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Corn decorating a house in Langde village, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

reservoir, dam, alps, mountains. La Vella, Andora
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Corn barn, Hudson, Illinois, Mid West, USA, North America

Drying beans, Hokkaido, Japan

Typical shop with large storage vessels (Dolia) in which food could be kept at even temperature, Herculaneum, Campania, Italy, Europe

Typical houses and granaries, Toraja area, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Typical house and granary, Toraja area, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cellar, wine production, Saarburg, Saar-Valley, Germany, Europe

Display of dried seafood, Des Voeux Road West, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Bird market, Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Making Olive Oil
OLIVE OIL After storing and maturing, olives in southern Italy are placed in the pontana then all join in the pressing while the Madonna watches

Salting Newfoundland Cod
Salting Newfoundland cod in the bowels of a fishing boat

Electricity Volta
Alessandro Volta demonstrates to Napoleon I his voltaic pile - a battery capable of storing the force created by an electric motor

Storing Printing Plates
Original Plates are Stored in Fireproof Vaults and Carefully Indexed

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"Storing: A Fascinating Collection of Objects and Concepts" False teeth, a reminder of the importance of preserving our smiles for a lifetime. Multicoloured beach huts on the long sweeping beach of Llanbedrog, Llyn Peninsula - memories stored in vibrant hues. The potato clamp, an ingenious storage solution for farmers to keep their harvest fresh. Wool sorting and classing in Burrawang, Australia - where meticulous organization ensures quality fibers are stored properly. An illustration of a blue diskette, reminiscent of a bygone era when data was carefully stored on physical media. Frozen sperm, a conceptual image representing the potential for future life preserved through modern technology. The bustling courtyard of a factory in Banana, Congo - where goods are safely stored before distribution across Africa. Bombo manchego showcases traditional rural architecture from La Mancha region - history beautifully preserved through buildings like these. Adult advertisement antique clothing - storing fashion trends from different eras that continue to inspire us today. Greek pottery lekythos with red figure artistry dating back to the 4th century BC – ancient stories immortalized through careful preservation techniques. Prudence (Prudentia) from The Virtues created by Philip Galle around 1559-60 – wisdom and foresight captured forever in this timeless artwork. A Pika (Ochotona princeps) diligently bringing vegetation to store as hay piles in Bridger National Forest – nature's way of preparing for winter survival. In various forms and places worldwide, "storing" takes on many meanings.