Weight Collection (#31)

Cutting Room at Mint
Coin blanks of a specified weight are cut out from strips by presses

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

Pyx Office at Mint
Ingots of silver are weighed in the Pyx office, checking that they are the correct weight

Roman Scales & Weights
Roman scales and weights

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

Dinner Table Collapses
During a meal, the dinner table collapses because of the sheer weight of food on it!

Strong Man Lifts Weight
A strong man wearing a blue and yellow striped outfit lifts heavy weights in a circus ring, while clowns entertain the audience in the background

Second Treasury Mycenae
The Second Treasury at Mycenae. The building is in fact a Tholos tomb, with a ashlar walls and corbelling over the door to decrease weight on the lintel stone

Evening Dress / Patou
Design by August Abernard: flaring gored floral print skirt, draped V neckline & plunging V back, worn with a long light weight scarf that drapes seductively

Manpowered Project 1922
A grinning cyclist tries to get his glider airborne at the Parc des Princes stadium, Paris - but his wing is woefully inadequate to carry so much weight

Metric Series - Weight
Weight - a gram

Weight / Keep your Figger
Fat lady admires her own substantial reflection in the mirror: " Whatever you do, girls - keep your figger!"

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

Otis Hydraulic Lift
Two ladies bravely enter an OTIS hydraulic lift, which the operator will cause to descend by hauling on the rope, the weight of the lift being counterbalanced with water

Size of Wings Needed
To support the weight of a man, 45 square metres of wing surface would be required

Devotees of Xaca in Japan have their faith tested
Devotees of Xaca demonstrate their faith by confessing their sins while suspended over an abyss. If they lie, they tip the scales and fall

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"Exploring the Weight of History and Progress: From Aviation to Athletics" A glimpse into the past: An iconic Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster takes us back in time to witness the weightless dreams that once soared through the skies. Witnessing power in motion: Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 defies gravity as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, showcasing the sheer weightlessness achieved by human engineering. Unraveling mysteries in style: Step into a living room at Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, where every piece of furniture carries its own story and adds weight to the enigmatic atmosphere. Breaking barriers with determination: Welsh women road builders in South Wales prove that gender is no obstacle when it comes to shouldering heavy responsibilities and carrying their fair share of societal progress. The heavyweight champions' arena: National Sporting Club becomes a battleground where athletes push their limits, both mentally and physically, carrying not only their own aspirations but also those of an entire nation on their shoulders. Strength lies within simplicity: An athletic young man lying on a stone floor with a ball showcases his raw physical prowess while reminding us that sometimes all we need is our bodyweight for an intense workout session. Richard Beau Nash - Carrying elegance effortlessly: Known for his impeccable fashion sense and social influence during Georgian England, Nash carried himself with such grace that even his mere presence added weight to any occasion he attended. Weighing progress one unit at a time: The Metric System revolutionizes measurement standards worldwide by providing uniformity across borders and removing unnecessary weights from everyday life calculations. Fighting spirit knows no bounds: Irish champion featherweight boxer Ike Weir aka "The Belfast Spider" proves that true strength lies not just in muscle mass but also in resilience and unwavering determination inside the boxing ring during 1890s Ireland. A living room that holds tales.