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Technique Collection (#8)

Technique is the thread that weaves together the tapestry of human ingenuity and craftsmanship

Background imageTechnique Collection: Little Boy Blue From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood

Little Boy Blue From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik & Binger Of

Background imageTechnique Collection: Multiplication Is Vexation From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance

Multiplication Is Vexation From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik &

Background imageTechnique Collection: One Two Buckle My Shoe From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood

One Two Buckle My Shoe From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood. Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s

Background imageTechnique Collection: Illustration Of Girl And Boy From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales By Constance Haslewood

Illustration Of Girl And Boy From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik & Binger Of

Background imageTechnique Collection: Old Mother Goose And Her Son Jack From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By

Old Mother Goose And Her Son Jack From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By

Background imageTechnique Collection: Cover From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By

Cover From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s. Chromolithography By Emrik & Binger Of Holland

Background imageTechnique Collection: Title Page From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published

Title Page From Old Mother Gooses Rhymes And Tales Illustration By Constance Haslewood Published By Frederick Warne & Co London And New York Circa 1890s Chromolithography By Emrik & Binger Of Holland

Background imageTechnique Collection: Artistic View Of Aspen Trees Using A Vertical Panning Technique; Carcross, Yukon, Canada

Artistic View Of Aspen Trees Using A Vertical Panning Technique; Carcross, Yukon, Canada

Background imageTechnique Collection: Malaysia - tapping rubber trees

Malaysia - tapping rubber trees Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTechnique Collection: China - Using high-pressure water jet in mining operation

China - Using high-pressure water jet in mining operation. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageTechnique Collection: Hiroshige woodcut - Seba: Moorise

Hiroshige woodcut - Seba: Moorise
Reproduction of a woodcut by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) entitled: Seba: Moorise'. Date: circa early 19th century

Background imageTechnique Collection: Japanese Cooper (barrel-maker) constructing a huge barrel

Japanese Cooper (barrel-maker) constructing a huge barrel - reproduction of a Japanese woodblock print on a postcard. Date: circa 1880

Background imageTechnique Collection: The Morse Cotton Baling Press. Cotton Hydraulic

The Morse Cotton Baling Press. Cotton Hydraulic Press, New Morse system. Installed in New York. 1881. Xylography

Background imageTechnique Collection: MEUCCI, Antonio (1808 - 1889). Italian inventor

MEUCCI, Antonio (1808 - 1889). Italian inventor of the telephone. Meuccis telephone. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

Background imageTechnique Collection: Figure of the reliquary Bwete or Bwitti (Gabon)

Figure of the reliquary Bwete or Bwitti (Gabon). The Mahongwe practice an ancestor cult (bwiti or bwete) that was at the center of a system of beliefs and rites

Background imageTechnique Collection: Chinese women with bound feet

Chinese women with bound feet. Date: circa 1890

Background imageTechnique Collection: Baling out of a stricken aeroplane by G. H. Davis

Baling out of a stricken aeroplane by G. H. Davis
The gentle art of baling out: escape technique. How airmen dive and drift to safety through space. The use of the parachute during the Second World War: methods of escape from stricken aeroplanes

Background imageTechnique Collection: Frederick II the Great (1712-1786). King of Prussia (1740-1786)

Frederick II the Great (1712-1786). King of Prussia (1740-1786). Parade of the troops before Frederick II. Engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki (1777)

Background imageTechnique Collection: A pilot in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon

A pilot in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon
November 29, 2007, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea - An F-16 Fighting Falcon turns while flying over a training range in South Korea during a close-air-support training mission

Background imageTechnique Collection: hilean Special Forces perform an Air Assault demonstration at their training area in Colina

hilean Special Forces perform an Air Assault demonstration at their training area in Colina
November 20, 2010 - Chilean Special Forces perform an Air Assault demonstration at their training area in Colina, Chile

Background imageTechnique Collection: A sniper dressed in a ghillie suit crosses a stream while on patrol

A sniper dressed in a ghillie suit crosses a stream while on patrol
A Marine sniper team member wearing a camouflage ghillie suit crosses a stream while on a training patrol at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

Background imageTechnique Collection: A Marine sniper team wearing camouflage ghillie suits

A Marine sniper team wearing camouflage ghillie suits on a training patrol at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

Background imageTechnique Collection: Potters Wheel, Simla, India, from Myths of China and Japan by Donald A

Potters Wheel, Simla, India, from Myths of China and Japan by Donald A
KW342900 Potters Wheel, Simla, India, from Myths of China and Japan by Donald A. Mackenzie, published 1922 (litho) by Kipling

Background imageTechnique Collection: The Bezalel School of Arts & Crafts, Jerusalem, Israel

The Bezalel School of Arts & Crafts, Jerusalem, Israel
The Bezalel School of Arts & Crafts on Abyssinia Street in Jerusalem, established by Professor Boris Schatz in 1906 (pictured on the left in the white suit)

Background imageTechnique Collection: Mexico - Patzcuaro Michoacan Mariposas - Butterfly Boats

Mexico - Patzcuaro Michoacan Mariposas - Butterfly Boats
Mexico - Mariposas, Patzcuaro, Michoacan - Butterfly Fishing Boats Date: circa 1930

Background imageTechnique Collection: Gymnastics at the Hermitage School, Brussels, Belgium

Gymnastics at the Hermitage School, Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1907 by Jean-Ovide Decroly (18711932), a Belgian teacher and psychologist. Date: circa 1920

Background imageTechnique Collection: Naval Signal Flags - Greeting - Christmas Postcard

Naval Signal Flags - Greeting - Christmas Postcard. The translation of this flag series translates as: Keep a Bright. Look Forward (signalled by International code). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTechnique Collection: The making of cricket balls at London football compny station road, South Norwood Making

The making of cricket balls at London football compny station road, South Norwood Making the quilt, cork to the weight of about 2 3 4 oz is bound by pure worcester wool and hammered into shape 1926

Background imageTechnique Collection: Hot-air balloon from 18th century. Engraving

Hot-air balloon from 18th century. Engraving

Background imageTechnique Collection: Textile machine. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Instituto

Textile machine. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Instituto Geol󧩣 o y Minero de Espa񡮠

Background imageTechnique Collection: Belgian gun with folding bayonet. SPAIN. Vitoria

Belgian gun with folding bayonet. SPAIN. Vitoria

Background imageTechnique Collection: Gun made by Ignacio Alberdi, Eibar 1851. SPAIN

Gun made by Ignacio Alberdi, Eibar 1851. SPAIN
" Gun made by " Ignacio Alberdi", Eibar 1851. SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeric (armoury)."

Background imageTechnique Collection: Infrared spectrometer, 1954

Infrared spectrometer, 1954
Infrared spectrometer. Researcher using an infrared grating spectrometer. This is used to analyse the composition of chemicals by recording the wavelengths at which they absorb infrared radiation

Background imageTechnique Collection: Nanorobots

Nanorobots. Computer artwork of nanorobots in the brain, surrounded by nerve impulses. Microscopic robot technology could be developed in the future to treat diseases in new ways

Background imageTechnique Collection: DNA autoradiogram and face

DNA autoradiogram and face
MODEL RELEASED. DNA autoradiogram. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) autoradiogram superimposed over a womans face

Background imageTechnique Collection: Frog shelter in a vegetable bed

Frog shelter in a vegetable bed
Frog shelter. Planks of wood alongside a row of organically grown leeks (Allium porrum Musselburgh ). The planks provide a dark and damp shelter for toads and frogs

Background imageTechnique Collection: Skin pinch test for dehydration, artwork

Skin pinch test for dehydration, artwork
Skin pinch test for dehydration. Computer artwork of a doctor pinching a babys skin to test for dehydration. The longer the skin takes to return after pinching, the more severe the dehydration

Background imageTechnique Collection: A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. Artist: Gerard Terborch II

A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. Artist: Gerard Terborch II
A Woman Playing the Theorbo-Lute and a Cavalier, c1658. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageTechnique Collection: Illustration of golfing techniques, American, c1920s

Illustration of golfing techniques, American, c1920s. Features Bobby Jones, Grand Slam winner of 1930, and Macdonald Smith

Background imageTechnique Collection: Bedfordshire Lace School

Bedfordshire Lace School. Date: circa 1905

Background imageTechnique Collection: Diving

Diving
Natation (Plongeons). Page from Larousse Encyclopedia with photographs demonstrating a variety of dives. Date: 1930




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Technique is the thread that weaves together the tapestry of human ingenuity and craftsmanship. From ancient civilizations to modern times, it has been the driving force behind remarkable achievements in various fields. In 1903, on a serene green field in Britain, a game of bowls unfolded with precision and finesse. The players showcased their technique, carefully calculating each move to outwit their opponents. Meanwhile, in another corner of England, a rhubarb forcing pot was delicately tended to by skilled hands. This technique ensured that this vibrant vegetable grew plump and tender for culinary delights. Across continents and centuries, pottery artisans at Poole Pottery shaped pots on potters' wheels using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Each turn of the wheel transformed clay into artistry. Scientific breakthroughs also owe much to technique. In 1954, a mass spectrometer unveiled its secrets as scientists meticulously analyzed particles with unparalleled precision—an achievement made possible by mastering intricate techniques. The power extended even onto turbulent waters as Greek triremes sailed majestically through waves. Engraved depictions captured the mastery required to navigate these vessels—a testament to maritime skill honed over years. In laboratories around the world, supersonic shock waves were visualized through Schlieren images—techniques revealing hidden phenomena otherwise invisible to our eyes. These captivating visuals highlighted scientific prowess at work. From across oceans came an insight into Native American culture—the meticulous process behind Navajo Indian rug making in the USA. Every stitch woven with care showcased ancestral knowledge preserved through generations—a true embodiment of technique's legacy. Traveling further eastward brought us to Uganda where craftsmen stripped bark from barkcloth trees using practiced movements—a traditional method cherished for its role in cultural ceremonies and fabric production alike. Even within artistic realms like literature flourished Francesco Accolti's poetic genius—his words crafted with literary techniques that captivated readers and stood the test of time.