Adhesive Collection

POSTAGE STAMP, 1840. The Penny Black of Great Britain, engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. Issued on 6 May 1840, it was the worlds first adhesive postage stamp

Flies stuck to flypaper A fly-killing device made of paper coated with a sweetly fragrant, but extremely sticky or poisonous substance that traps flies and other flying insects when they land upon it

Activated platelets, SEM
Activated platelets. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of activated platelets attached to surgical gauze. Platelets are tiny blood cells that help the body form clots to stop bleeding

Paying for letter delivery, 1871 (chromolithograph)
541960 Paying for letter delivery, 1871 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hill's system of pre-payment by adhesive stamps, payment by adddressee was superceded

Owen Owen, Fablon display
Window display in Liverpool Department store, Owen Owen, for the decorative adhesive Fablon Date: circa 1959

Model, Static, Wright C, 1953. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell
Model, Static, Wright C, 1953. Wood and tissue exhibit model of a 1912 Wright C biplane, in overall silver paint scheme. 1/16 Scale

Model, Static, Wright Glider, 1953. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell
Model, Static, Wright Glider, 1953. Wood and tissue exhibit model of the 1911 Wright glider in overall silver paint scheme. 1/16 Scale

Model, Static, Curtiss D, ca. 1940. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell
Model, Static, Curtiss D, ca. 1940. Wood display model of a Curtiss D biplane pusher aircraft, designed in 1910, in overall natural color. 1:16 scale

Model, Static, Henri Farman, 1933. Creator: James E. Reeves
Model, Static, Henri Farman, 1933. Wood display model of a 1909 Henri Farman pusher biplane. 1/16 scale

Altimeter, German. Creator: CP Goerz
105mm diameter, 55mm deep; red and black scales; chrome casing

Barograph. Creator: Douglass Products Corp
14cm high, 18.5cm long, 10.5cm wide; 15, 000feet; 1 hour; 1918

12c Henry Clay Treasury Department single, 1873. Creator: Unknown
12c Henry Clay Treasury Department single, 1873

3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp, 1842. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp, 1842

Ladies Visit to an Ironclad (engraving)
1046492 Ladies Visit to an Ironclad (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Visit to an Ironclad)

A block of four Penny Black postage stamps. The Penny Black was the worlds first adhesive postage stamp. The stamp, featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria, was issued on May 1, 1840; Illustration

Persson Jonah beneath Gourd Jonah turbulence
Per Persson, Jonah beneath the Gourd, Jonah during the turbulence, painting, Adhesive on lap paper on fabric, Height, 79 cm (31.1 inches), Width, 125 cm (49.2 inches)

Lilium tingrinum, pollen - Pollen grains exuding copious adhesive pollenkitt. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1800-1833. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library

Envelope, adhesive photo wafers
Envelope containing a quantity of adhesive photo wafers, price sixpence, for use in Gilbert photograph albums. Date: circa 1920s

Ladies Visit to an Ironclad, 1889: their Arrival, the Gunnery Lieutenant Shows that the Mechanism of a Breech-Loading Gun is so Perfect that a Child could Open the Breech

City limit sign, symbolic image, protest against the rail project Stuttgart 21

Car sticker, vorsteuerabzugsfaehig, German for VAT deductible

Henry Cole (1808-1882) British designer, civil servant and writer. Invented adhesive postage stamp. Published first Christmas card. Planned 1851 Great Exhibition. Director Victoria and Albert Museum

Paying for letter delivery. After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hills system of pre-payment by adhesive stamps, payment by adddressee was superceded

Digital illustration of man putting adhesive plaster on foot

Digital illustration of zinc-oxide adhesive tape

Businessman wrapped in red tape

Spiders web threads, SEM
Spiders web. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of gum drops on a strand of silk from the web of a garden orb spider (Araneus diadematus)

Vine weevil foot, SEM
Weevil foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus). The foot comprises a pair of adhesive hairy pads (lower centre)

Mussel glue threads, SEM
Mussel glue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the byssus (glue threads) of a common mussel (Mytilus edulis)

Vine weevil, SEM
Weevil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus). This weevil is a pest that attacks woody and herbaceous plants

Cluster fly foot, SEM
Cluster fly foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pulvillus on the foot of a cluster fly (Pollenia vespillo). A pulvillus is a rounded pad used to walk on smooth surfaces

DVD data layers, SEM
DVD layers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pitted layers that encode information on a DVD (digital versatile disc). The pits are read by a focused laser as the disc rotates

Barnacle glue, SEM
Barnacle glue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the byssus (glue threads) of an acorn barnacle (Elminius modestus)

Acorn barnacles, SEM
Acorn barnacles. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of three acorn barnacles (Elminius modestus) attached to a rock

Gecko foot C014 / 0963
Gecko foot. Close-up of the foot of a southern turniptail gecko (Thecadactylus solimoensis), showing the adhesive lamellae (ridges)

Industrial adhesive manufacturing. Factory production of pellets of hot melt adhesives. This type of adhesive is used in products ranging from labels on packaged goods to car parts and wood panels

Artificial gecko feet adhesive C014 / 0313
Artificial gecko feet adhesive. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a material that uses a similar structure to that of a geckos foot

Gecko foot C014 / 0258
Gecko foot. Close-up of the foot of a New Caledonian crested gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus), showing the adhesive lamellae (ridges)

Superglue adhesive detail, SEM
Superglue adhesive (Ethyl cyanoacrylate) detail, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Cyanoacrylate is a very effective bonding agent especially when sticking non-porous materials or those containing

Goosegrass fruit, SEM
Goosegrass fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hooked fruit of a goosegrass plant (Galium aparine). The hooks become lodged in the fur of passing animals

Sundew carnivorous plant leaf, SEM
Sundew leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the sticky stalks (red) on the leaf of a cape sundew (Drosera capensis), a carnivorous plant

Jordan, Jerash. Local modern-day stone mason continues preservation efforts on the 2, 000-year-old Roman city of Jerash, Jordan

Spiders web, SEM
Spiders web. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of threads of spiders silk (yellow) encasing a woodlouse. Silk is produced from silk glands in the abdomen of the spider

Yellow dung flys foot, SEM
Yellow dung fly (Scatophaga stercoraria) foot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two claws (pale brown) are used to grip rough surfaces

Insect foot, SEM
Insect foot. Coloured electron micrograph (SEM) of an unidentified insects foot. The foot consists of adhesive pads (red, upper left and right)

Hercules beetle foot, SEM
Hercules beetle foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the foot of a hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules). The foot comprises a pair of hooked claws (centre)

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Adhesive: Sticking the World Together From the humble beginnings of a postage stamp to the intricate workings of activated platelets, it has played an essential role in our lives. In 1840, the Penny Black of Great Britain revolutionized mail delivery as the world's first adhesive postage stamp. Engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , it marked a significant milestone in communication. But adhesive's influence extends beyond paper and letters. Flies trapped on flypaper serve as a testament to its sticky power, capturing these pesky insects effortlessly. The microscopic world reveals another fascinating application - activated platelets observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These tiny cells use adhesion to form blood clots, crucial for wound healing and preventing excessive bleeding. Moving from biology to everyday life, Owen Owen's Fablon display showcases how they are transform spaces with vibrant patterns and colors. This versatile material allows for endless creativity in interior design. In aviation history, Charles H. Hubbell immortalized iconic aircraft models through static displays using adhesive bonds that held them together flawlessly. The Wright C model from 1953 captures the essence of flight innovation pioneered by Orville and Wilbur Wright themselves. Similarly, Hubbell's Wright Glider model pays homage to their early experiments that paved the way for modern aviation. The Curtiss D model from around 1940 represents another triumph where adhesive played a vital role in constructing this legendary aircraft known for its speed and maneuverability. Henri Farman's model from 1933 showcases yet another masterpiece brought together by skilled hands guided by adhesives. Beyond aviation lies other technological marvels like German-made altimeters that rely on precise adhesion mechanisms created by CP Goerz. Meanwhile, the X-33 VentureStar Reusable Launch Vehicle model from the 1990s hints at futuristic space exploration made possible through innovative bonding techniques.