Applications Collection

Metric System
Applications of the metric system to dimensions, weight and money

3eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
3eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Man operating a pulley with lever and fulcrum
6266189 Man operating a pulley with lever and fulcrum; (add.info.: Man operating a pulley with a lever and fulcrum. After an 18th century work.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Giant burning glass of the Academie des Sciences, used for chemical experiments, 1874 (engraving)
539766 Giant burning glass of the Academie des Sciences, used for chemical experiments, 1874 (engraving) by French School

Fantasy wall hanging, circa 1900. Wooden pelmet, velvet lambrequin, plush drapes, gourgouran curtains, silk blind and chair. Planche 21. Croisee Fantaisie

Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving)
984038 Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acroamatic Belt)

Botanic Gardens Regents Park
The Royal Botanic Society was a learned society founded in 1839 by James de Carle Sowerby under a royal charter to the Duke of Norfolk and others

Roman-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Valance sheet, lambrequin drapes, brocatelle curtains. Planche 6. Croisee Style Roman. Cantonniere drap, application meme etoffe

Neo-Greco-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilded pelmet, decorated cream drapes, satin curtain, and painted wall decoration. Planche 2. Croisee Neo-Grecque

Renaissance-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Wooden pelmet, velvet drapes with silk embrodery, damask wall hanging. Planche 10. Croisee Style Renaissance

Luxury Egyptian-style wall hangings, circa 1900. Painted wood and lacquer pelmet, satin lambrequin, velvet curtain, decoration with ancient Egyptian flower motifs. Planche 1. Croisee Genre Egyptien

Algebraic Formulae and Rules for the use of Candidates for Responsions
480620 Algebraic Formulae and Rules for the use of Candidates for Responsions, Oxford University Press, 1870 (print) by Dodgson

Sacks of postal applications for Rolling Stones forthcoming concerts being ploughed through at promoter Harvey Goldsmiths offices in London. 3rd April 1976

Applicants for relief from the poor box 1887
Mothers with their children handing in applications for relief, to the Magistrates Court. Date: 1887

Communications, Telephone, Mobile, Man using Apple iPhone apps

Ireland, , Dublin
Communications, Telephone, Mobile, Man using Apple iPhone apps

Processional Cross (back). Silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural applications, enamel plates and cast elements. The Chapter of the Cathedral of Vic commissioned it on April 5

Processional Cross (front). Silver gilt and enamelled with sculptural applications, enamel plates and cast elements. The Chapter of the Cathedral of Vic commissioned it on April 5

Man operating a pulley with a lever and fulcrum. After an 18th century work

Engraving depicting different applications of the lever, such as a spade, a hammer head attached to a handle, and the shoemakers guillotine. Dated 19th Century

2eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
2eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

4eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
4eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

9eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
9eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

8eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
8eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

7eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
7eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

10eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
10eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique gris Des couleurs et de leurs
Gamme chromatique gris, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique rouge-orange Des couleurs
Gamme chromatique rouge-orange, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique jaune Des couleurs et de leurs
Gamme chromatique jaune, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique jaune-vert Des couleurs et
Gamme chromatique jaune-vert, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique vert Des couleurs et de leurs
Gamme chromatique vert, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique vert-bleu Des couleurs et de
Gamme chromatique vert-bleu, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique bleu Des couleurs et de leurs
Gamme chromatique bleu, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique violet Des couleurs et de leurs
Gamme chromatique violet, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Gamme chromatique violet-rouge Des couleurs et
Gamme chromatique violet-rouge, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Nylon stockings, post-World War II C018 / 0642
Nylon stockings. Woman in the street putting on nylon stockings in the USA after World War II. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

Women recruits for police jobs lined up
Women recruits for jobs with the Metropolitan Police in London lined up in uniform wearing armbands with the initial WPSR (probably standing for Women Police Service Recruit). Date: circa late 1910s

Sub-Inspector Barnett with women applicants
Sub-Inspector Barnett at Metropolitan Police headquarters, receiving applications from women to work for the London police force. Date: circa late 1910s

Women applicants for police jobs lined up
Women applicants for jobs with the Metropolitan Police in London lined up, some of them already in uniform. Date: circa late 1910s

Casellis pantelegraph: At the sending station the dispatch was written or drawn on sheet of metallized paper in thick insulating ink and placed on curved plate

Giant burning glass of the Academie des Sciences, used for chemical experiments, and constructed under the direction of Lavoisier (1743-1794) and others

Equilibrium of liquids: Hydrostatics and its applications, including Siphon (17), Bellows (paradoxical instrument) 8, Bramahs hydraulic press (19), Intermittent spring, Water reservoir, water level

The French aviation pioneer Gaston Tissandiers (1835-1899) balloon silhoutted against the sunset. Illustration by Albert Tissandier for Les Applications de la Physique by Amedee Guillemin (Paris)

Title page of Mechanics Magazine (London, 1824). The figure in the bottom illustration
Title page of Mechanics Magazine (London, 1824).The figure in the bottom illustration is Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Greek mathematician and inventor who is reputed to have said Give me a lever

Nylon stockings exhibition, 1939 C018 / 0643
Nylon stockings exhibition. DuPont saleswoman (right) demonstrating the advantages of nylon stockings at an exhibition in 1939

Lycra advert, 1966 C018 / 0603
Lycra advert. 1966 advertisement for a bra with straps and panels elasticated with lycra. This advert was produced by the US company DuPont

Sun tan oil aerosol use, 1950s C018 / 0641
Sun tan oil aerosol use. Woman spraying sun tan oil on herself on a beach while sunbathing. This is an example of the use of Freon in aerosols

Nylon stockings, 1940 C018 / 0644
Nylon stockings. Nylon stockings in use in a still from the DuPont Companys film A New World Through Chemistry (1940). This film showcased some of the latest advances

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"Exploring the Applications: From Metric System to Color Theory and Beyond" Step into a world where applications go beyond technology, as we delve into various realms of knowledge. The journey begins with the Metric System, unraveling its precision and universal appeal. Moving on, we encounter the captivating 3eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs, a mesmerizing display of colors that ignites our imagination. Transporting us back in time is a fantasy wall hanging from circa 1900, adorned with intricate details that whisk us away to another era. As we continue our exploration, an Acroamatic Belt ticket for three applications catches our attention - an engraving that hints at hidden secrets waiting to be discovered. Nature lovers find solace in the Botanic Gardens Regents Park, where applications of botanical knowledge come alive amidst lush greenery. Roman-style wall hangings from circa 1900 take us on a visual journey through ancient times while Neo-Greco-style and Renaissance-style wall hangings evoke artistic splendor. Intriguingly enough, luxury Egyptian-style wall hangings from circa 1900 offer glimpses into opulence and grandeur of past civilizations. Shifting gears towards academia, Algebraic Formulae and Rules for the use of Candidates for Responsions provide intellectual stimulation for aspiring scholars. A glimpse into history reveals Applicants for relief from the poor box in 1887 - reminding us of societal challenges faced by individuals seeking assistance during difficult times. Finally, modern-day communication takes center stage with references to Telephone and Mobile applications which have revolutionized how we connect with one another. From artistry to science and everything in between – these diverse applications showcase humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge across different domains throughout history. So let your curiosity guide you as you embark on this fascinating journey through various facets of human ingenuity.