Weighing Collection (page 19)

SS Lusitania, 1907
Photograph of the bows of the Cunard Liner, SS Lusitania, in dry dock 1907. Lusitania was then the largest liner afloat, weighing 32, 500 tons and capable of twenty-six knots

Grocery Shop Rations
A shopkeeper measures out a weeks rations on his weighing scales. During World War Two, planning a familys meals often depended upon what an individual shop had in stock

Nile Dam Construction
NILE DAM Stone porters transporting a granite lintel weighing three tons to be used in the construction of the Nile dam

Weighing Machine 1883
A little girl sits on a weighing machine on the London underground

Weighing Anchor
48 French sailors man the capstan to weigh the anchor on a French warship

French 220 Mortar
A French 220 mortar requires 6 kilos of powder to discharge a projectile weighing 98 kilos

Weighing & Measuring
Medieval depiction of weighing and measuring, Sweden

Paris Bourse Lab 1900
Weighing equipment is installed at the Paris Bourse

Bacon Factory 1960S
Women weighing and making packets of Danish bacon in a British factory

Pre-Columbian woven Inca balance, Amano Museum, Lima, Peru, South America

Sukhothai Traimit, solid gold Buddha, 15 feet high and weighing 5. 5 tons
Sukhothai Traimit, solid gold Buddha, 15 feet high and weighing 5.5 tons, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

JD-17588
JD-17558 CAT - Kitten on scales, 55 days old John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Man weighing tomatoes on scales, Mapusa Market, Goa, India, Asia

Man controlling weight of daily quantity of plucked leaves, Singtom tea garden, Darjeeling, West Bengal state, India, Asia

Close-up of hand displaying pearls with weighing scales, in the pearl souk, Manama, Bahrain, Middle East

Weight check-up
MODEL RELEASED. Weight check-up. Generalpractice doctor adjusting the balance on weighingscales while weighing a young female patient.Weight is an important indicator of generalhealth

CAT - sitting on bathroom scales
JD-18994 CAT - sitting on bathroom scales John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Labrador puppy sitting in measuring bowl
LA-2827 Dog - Labrador puppy sitting in measuring bowl Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Weighing Passengers
Not only the luggage, but its owner, must be weighed before flight, to be entered upon the load-sheet to ensure the aeroplane is not over-loaded

Village Shop 1960S
A young boy being served in a well-stocked village shop, including sweets in jars, Homepride flour, Kit-Kat chocolate bars etc

Coin Weighing Machines
Automatic coin-weighing machines separate coins into three different weight divisions

Weighing Ivory Tusks
From jungle to dressing table. Weighing elephant tusks for making into brush handles, billiard balls and other beautiful objects for ladies dressing tables

Weighing the Earth C1936
A gravity-measuring device which can measure the weight of the earth

Weighing / Playing Shops
Children playing shops: the girl is weighing something out for the boy to buy

Weighing Baby and Cats
Baby is weighed on the scales against two cats to see who is heaviest - baby wins

Rubbing down the Horses
Weighing the jockeys and rubbing down the horses before a race

Frys Factory - Weighing
Women weighing chocolate and filling packets in the Frys chocolate factory in Bristol

Dutch Weight
Satirical comment on the way the Dutch were thought to have cheated the Native Americans by mis-weighing furs

Weighing Produce
German merchants weighing produce on scales in a busy bustling marketplace

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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.