Controlled Collection

Toy Electric Train Ad
An advertisement for the new Lionel 100% elecrically controlled railroad

German Armoured Vehicles; Second World War, 1944
Illustration showing a selection of German armoured vehicles used during the Battle for Normandy in 1944. The vehicles shown include Panther and Tiger tanks (left foreground)

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White-crested Black Polish Chicken hen Date:

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White Silkie Chicken hen portrait Date:

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White Silkie Chicken hen Date:

Palladino at Genova
Eusapia raises a table while controlled by Morselli, at Genova, 12 July 1906 picture 2 of 2

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Barn Owl - perched on old gate - controlled conditions (Tyto alba) Date:

A Calculating machine, 1949
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, 1949, reporting on the automatic sequence controlled calculating machine at Manchester University

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BIRD. Goshawk Date:

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Serama Chicken Cockerel and hen Date:

Picture No. 11676711
Giant Panda controlled conditions Date:

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Snowy Owl - in flight controlled conditions - International Centre for Birds of Prey, Newent, Gloucestershire, UK (Nyctea scandiaca) Date:

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched on post amongst ferns in woodland, South Yorkshire, England, November (controlled)

Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Wild boar (Sus scrofa), captive, UK, June

Abandoned Building in No Mans Land, North Nicosia, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

de Havilland DH-82B Queen Bee / Tiger Moth UAV
An Un-Manned de Havilland Dh-82B Queen Bee Uav Taking-Off from a Compressed-Air Catapult System and is Controlled by Wireless Radio Signals in 1935 Date: 1935

Prescribed burn near Bend, Oregon, USA MR

Picture No. 11676721
Giant Panda controlled conditions Date:

Electrically controlled boat, Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 in London

Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 - the electrically controlled boat

RMS Olympic, radio-controlled model boat
RMS OLYMPIC: Radio-controlled model boat. Lovingly crafted from original panelling from R.M.S. Olympic, by the owner of the Haltwhistle paint factory in Northumberland, Ray Cowell

A Henpecked Husband. A henpecked man is controlled by and a little frightened of a woman, especially his wife. Date: circa 1909

Nord Aviation N 500 Cadet (msn 001), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1967, with airshow serial 344'. In 1966 Nord (later part of Aerospatiale) built two Cadets

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USA, Central Pennsylvania. Midland Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta marginata) in controlled situation Date: 21/03/2011

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South America, Brazil, Amazon Basin. Close-up of Amazon milk frog. Date: 03/03/2007

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South America, Brazil, Amazon Basin. Close-up of Amazon milk frog. Date: 03/03/2007

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Vietnam. Close-up of poisonous Asian Vine Snake. Date: 03/03/2007

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Borneo. Close-up of Cinnamon Ttree Frog. Date: 03/03/2007

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Borneo. Close-up of Cinnamon Tree Frog on red flowers. Date: 03/03/2007

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Indonesia. Close-up of juvenile green tree python. Date: 03/03/2007

Violaceous Trogon, perched on branch, under controlled conditions, Lower Saxony, Germany Date: 19-Aug-17

Blue-winged Pitta, perched on stone, under controlled conditions, Lower Saxony, Germany Date: 19-Aug-17

Golden-headed Quetzal, male perched on branch, controlled conditions, Lower Saxony, Germany Date: 19-Aug-17

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Tawny Owl - sitting amongst Bluebells - controlled conditions - UK Date: 01-05-2014

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Polar Bear, 4 month old cub wearing Christmas hat and glasses in the snow Date: 19-12-2019

Puppet couple (b / w photo)
3096097 Puppet couple (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Plaque to Captain J J Crowe VC, Nieuwkerke Hospice
The final German attempt to break through to the Channel ports, known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres, had initial success

Man as Machine. Registering the Heat-Energy of the Body
Page from The Illustrated London News demonstrating the calorimeter experiment at Sheffield University whereby a man is installed in a chamber In order to observe the heat generated by his body

An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho)
2777950 An invasion of locusts, after having raged in Palestine, appeared on Egypt (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An invasion of locusts)

An electric tower crane on the Clyde (b / w photo)
3652696 An electric tower crane on the Clyde (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tower crane on the Clyde)

The Sibylline books
908773 The Sibylline books by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); English, out of copyright

Illustration for Licensed Houses and their Management (b / w photo)
5990117 Illustration for Licensed Houses and their Management (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A standard diving suit patented by Joseph-Martin Cabirol in 1855
2662540 A standard diving suit patented by Joseph-Martin Cabirol in 1855, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The Riots in Paris in Connection with the Closing of the Schools controlled by Nuns (litho)
1040605 The Riots in Paris in Connection with the Closing of the Schools controlled by Nuns (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street where Koo Stark lives, London, pictured Tuesday 2nd November 1982

Three horses, controlled by a ploughboy, pull the plough which the ploughman guides; a second team can be seen at the far side of the field Date: 1846

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"Controlled: From Toy Electric Trains to German Armoured Vehicles, Unveiling a World of Precision and Power" Step into the past with this captivating ad for a Toy Electric Train that promises hours fun. Imagine the joy on children's faces as they watch their miniature locomotive glide effortlessly along its tracks, all under their careful control. Transporting us further back in time, we encounter German Armoured Vehicles from the Second World War in 1944. These mighty machines were meticulously designed and operated with utmost precision, showcasing the art warfare during one of history's most tumultuous periods. In contrast to the mechanical marvels of war, a serene image captures an adult Tawny Owl perched gracefully on a post amidst ferns in woodland. Its piercing gaze reveals an innate sense of control over its surroundings, reminding us that even nature possesses its own form of mastery. Venturing into human achievements once more, we witness Palladino at Genova – an artist who skillfully manipulates paint onto canvas with calculated brushstrokes. Each stroke is deliberate and measured; every color choice carefully controlled to evoke emotions within viewers. Delving deeper into innovation, we stumble upon a Calculating machine from 1949. This remarkable device showcases humanity's quest for precise calculations and logical reasoning—a testament to our desire for controlled accuracy in solving complex problems. As our journey continues through various captivating pictures—each offering glimpses into different realms—we are reminded that control comes in many forms. Whether it be capturing fleeting moments through photography or harnessing power through technology or military strategy, humans have always sought ways to exert influence over their environment. From bustling train sets to armored vehicles rolling across battlefields; from wise owls surveying their domain to artists creating masterpieces stroke by stroke; from calculating machines revolutionizing computation to breathtaking snapshots freezing time forever—controlled elements shape our world and leave indelible marks on history.