Weighing Collection (#16)

Shuna Inclosure: Weighing Cotton Bags before Press Packing for Shipment, Egypt, 1873 Engraving

THE NAVY CUP AT GIBRALTAR, THE MIDSHIPMAN WEIGHING OUT, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian, Arts, Culture, 19th Century Style

1848 California Gold Scale
LaPorte, California: c. 1880 A Howard & Davis Gold Scale. It came to California in 1848, and was used at La Porte Express Office, and at one time was owned by C. McLane Prest of Wells Fargo Company

Workers weighing out butter patts, making organically made butter from unpasteurized milk, on organic dairy farm, Hook and Son, Longleys Farm, near Hailsham, Pevensey Levels, East Sussex, England

Beaker containing cobalt chloride, being weighed with digital scales

Measuring flour, spices and bicarbonate of soda

Singapore, Kampong Glam, Zhujiao Centre, stall selling fresh onions, garlic and potatoes, food packets, dried produce and tinned food, metal weighing scales amongst goods

Hanging scales with metal bowl containing green and purple grapes, front view

Kenya, Watamu, Hemingways Resort, Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) hung on hooks to be weighed

Turkey, Side, fresh oranges for juicing on scales

Papyrus depicting the weighing of the heart, from Book of the Dead of Maiherperi
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, Kingdom of Thutmose III. Book of the Dead of Maiherperi. Papyrus depicting the weighing of the heart, circa 1450 b.C

Tunisia, Sousse, Mosaic depicting weighin of load from ship carrying iron minerals, from Hadrumetum
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting unloading of a ship carrying iron minerals. From Hadrumetum, Sousse, Tunisia. Detail: weighing of the load

Tunisia, Sousse, Mosaic depicting unloading of ship carrying iron minerals, from Hadrumetum
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting unloading of a ship carrying iron minerals. From Hadrumetum, Sousse, Tunisia

Black and white Spaniel puppy being weighed on scales

Hamster in set of plastic scales

Man weighing tomatoes in plastic bag at market stall, close-up

Grey-brown tabby kitten (Felis sylvestris catus) sitting on strawberry-shape kitchen scales

Tabby Cat (Felis silvestris catus) inside cardboard box placed on top of scales

Dieting, conceptual image C014 / 1158
Dieting, conceptual image

Allegory of music, 16th century C017 / 6990
Allegory of music. 16th-century woodcut showing Lady Music (centre) as part of an allegory on music. At upper left is a composer (poeta). At upper right is Tubal, biblical blacksmith

Assorted machines and equipment, 1858 C016 / 8984
Assorted machines and equipment. 19th-century artworks of various ancient and modern technologies and machinery. Three water wheels are shown: (undershot, top left; overshot)

19th Century letter scales. Made in 1880

Goldweigher, 17th century
Goldweigher. 17th-century artwork of a goldweigher, with a balance and accounts book, handing a bag of weighed gold to a kneeling assistant

Cavendish gas balance C016 / 3654
Gas balance. A balance made in the 1780s in London and used for experiments on the composition of air by Henry Cavendish (1731-1810). It stands about 18cm tall

Worker with pasta packing machine C016 / 3642
Pasta. A worker with an automated weighing and packing machine at a pasta factory. The machine weighs out the pasta using the troughs below the feed belt

Biomedical laboratory C016 / 3121
Biomedical laboratory. Samples being weighed on a mechanical balance before being put in a centrifuge

Biomedical laboratory C016 / 3120
Biomedical laboratory. Samples being weighed on a mechanical balance before being put in a centrifuge

Santas medical exam, artwork
Santas medical exam. Computer artwork depicting Santa Claus having a check-up at the doctor s, whilst another doctor checks the weight of his sack of toys to see that it is within regulation limits

Trial of the Conscience
Set in in the Hall of the Two-Fold Maat, this illustration from the Book of the Dead depicts the Trial of the Conscience. Here the jackal-headed Anubis is weighing in the Balance the heart

Sir Henry Birken in the 1931 French Grand Prix at Pau
Sir Henry Birken (refreshing himself with an orange) in the 4.5-litre, four cylinder, 240 hp supercharged Bentley, four seater sports car, weighing two tons

Interior of a chemists shop. Detail. Pharmacist weighing products. 15th c. Fresco. ITALY. Issogne. Issogne Castle

German Merchants Weigh
German merchants weighing barrels on scales

Auxiliary London firewomen under catering instruction
London regular and AFS firefighters spent many hours, sometimes days, at incidents during the Blitz, and they needed refreshments

WEIGHING COINS, 1780s. Scale for weighing coins in the late 18th century. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

TRIAL OF WEIGHTS, 1497. Trial of weights and measures at the exchequer during the reign of King Henry VII of England. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing of 1497

GOLD RUSH. Forty-Niners in California weighing their gold. Wood engraving, American, 1853

Weighing a Prairie cross Gyr Falcon before flying on a grouse moor

Weighing sugar cane before unloading at mill, Cuba. Date c1904

Delivery of the mail at Rand Airport - Johannesburg
Card issued for the Empire Exhibition - Johannesburg, South Africa. The airmail section of the General Post Office in Johannesburg

Marrying for Love or for Money
" Either Choice is Painful" If I marry for love I am poor, if I marry for Money I lose out on true love. This German gentleman is suffering a severe emotional quandry on this issue

Fishmarket and bourse (i. e. weighing house), Amsterdam, Holl
Fishmarket and bourse (i.e. weighing house), Amsterdam, Holland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The new market and bourse (i. e. weighing house), Amsterdam
The new market and bourse (i.e. weighing house), Amsterdam, Holland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Woman weighing love and a butterfly on scales
Love is the Lightest. Woman weighing love and a butterfly on scales. Date: 1847

International Stores, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Interior view of The International Stores at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, showing biscuit containers (Mitre Biscuits) in front of the counter, and stacks of tins and packets on shelves behind. 1963

Fish & Chip shop, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Behind the counter view of Blooms Fish & Chip shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1966

German bomb used in Gotha heavy bombers, WW1
A large German bomb, taller than a man and weighing 300 kg (660 pounds), of the type used in the Gotha heavy bomber during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

The delivery and weighing of textiles - Iran
The delivery and weighing of textiles with scales on a simple three post frame at Qazvin Iran Date: circa 1903

Weight Loss Formula - Mexicain Tea
To lose weight without compromising health - The Mexicain Tea of Doctor Jawas is required. The product is 100% vegetable and available at all Pharmacies. The box costs 9 Francs 50.... 1928

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"The Ancient Art of Weighing: From the Papyrus of Ani to Modern Times" Step back in time with the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement, where souls were weighed against a feather. Plate 3 from the Book of the Dead takes us on a journey through ancient Egypt's weighing rituals. Fast forward to present-day Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, and you'll find The Kino Cinema standing tall. Just like in ancient times, decisions are made here that can tip life's scales one way or another. Intrigued by the concept? Explore further into the Weighing of the Heart ceremony depicted in Egyptian mythology. Discover how one's heart was measured against Ma'at's feather for purity and truthfulness. But let's not forget about everyday weighings. Picture an elegant Art Deco Bathroom Suite where individuals meticulously measure their weight as part of their daily routine. Health-conscious folks swear by Cod Liver Oil for its numerous benefits. It seems even our ancestors knew that maintaining balance within ourselves is crucial. From an overhead view at a bustling fruit and vegetable market, we witness vendors carefully weighing produce to ensure fair transactions - a practice dating back centuries. Speaking of gold rushes, imagine Klondike Bankers eagerly assessing nuggets during Alaska's Gold Rush in 1898. Every ounce counted towards fortunes being made or lost. Even our furry friends get involved. A Chihuahua sitting calmly on scales reminds us that sometimes it takes precision measurements to keep them healthy too. Caricatures at Royal Ascot capture moments frozen in time when jockeys anxiously awaited results after races – victory or defeat hinging on mere grams. Throughout history, it has played a significant role; it is deeply ingrained in cultures worldwide. From ancient Egyptian beliefs found within The Book of the Dead to strongman Thomas Topham showcasing his incredible strength, the act has always fascinated us.