Crust Collection

Earths Crust
Cross-section of the solid crust of planet Earth Date: 1879

Card Game - The Game of Suffragette
The Game of Suffragette was devised and produced by the Kensington branch of the Womens Social & Political Union. It was announced in the November 1907 issue of the Unions publication

MUNDUS SUBETERRANEUS. The earth depicted in a cross-section as containing a central core of fire surrounded by subterranean lakes and rivers

Cartoon, theatre managers and Queen Victoria
Cartoon, theatre managers (Irving, Toole, James and Bancroft) besieging Queen Victoria at Windsor. Now that a rumour has gone abroad that Her Majesty will one more give theatrical entertainments at

Starry Gazey Pie, Mousehole, Cornwall
A mouthwatering example of a Starry Gazey Pie, served up on Tom Bawcocks Eve (23 December) at Mousehole in Cornwall. The dish, with fish heads and tails sticking out of it, is unique to Mousehole

Chocolate tartelettes baked in oven proof ramequins. Denisa VLAICU

Study N°8 | Earth's Mantle
Thoth Adan

Champagne Pool in Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand

Champagne Pool, hot thermal spring, Rotorua, New Zealand

Variety of homemade breads. Sourdough bread bowl, sourdough loaf, three seed loaf, three cheese loaf, stone milled rye loaf, everything bagel, cinnamon swirl and raisin bagel and whole grain bagel

Mud Cracks, Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia

Mud Cracks with green growth, Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia

Iceland, Hverir, geothermal area in Northern Iceland, with steam and mud pools. tourists enjoying the view

North America, USA, Great Basin, Utah, Bonneville Salt Flats, Salt lake

Knavesborough
A pencil drawing of Knavesborough, a market town in north Yorkshire, with its 24.5 metre high gritstone viaduct. Upon nearing completion in 1848, the viaduct collapsed into the River Nidd

Pastry making - Slit On Top 1907
Make a slit in the top to let the steam escape. Date: 1907

Pastry making - Adding Decoration 1907
Add a few pastry leaves for Decoration. Date: 1907

Trim the edge of the tart with share knife. Date: 1907

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Asia, China, Hebei, Luanping County, Chengde. Great Wall of China at Jinshanling. Date: 16/01/2007

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China, Anhui Province, Huangshan Range. Clouds surround pine covered mountains Date: 27/08/2005

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China, Anhui Province, Huangshan Range. Clouds surround pine covered mountains Date: 27/08/2005

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Asia, China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Wong Tai Sin district. Pink spring blossoms cover a penjing (bonsai) tree at the Chi Lin Buddhist Nunnery. Date: 22/02/2008

Altiplano Lighning
South America, Chile, Altiplano, Antofagasta, San Pedro de Atacama, Laguna de Chaxa, Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos, salt pan, (m)

Altiplano Lighning
South America, Chile, Altiplano, Antofagasta, San Pedro de Atacama, Laguna de Chaxa, Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos, salt pan, (m)

Retro Food: Dessert Course, 1957 (screen print)
3036082 Retro Food: Dessert Course, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of a pie being served during a dessert course; screen print)

A Roman Beggar Woman, 1857 (oil on canvas)
BIR102311 A Roman Beggar Woman, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 100.3x75.2 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Une Mendiante romaine; Rome; ); French

Forest Life in British Columbia (engraving)
1060391 Forest Life in British Columbia (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forest Life in British Columbia)

A diagramatic section showing the order of succession of the various rocks that compose the crust of the earth with
966547 A diagramatic section showing the order of succession of the various rocks that compose the crust of the earth with more especial reference to those found in England (colour litho)

Boy eating a crust of bread (chromolitho)
1093441 Boy eating a crust of bread (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy eating a crust of bread)

Pumpkin Pie
A piece of cake with powdered sugar and a strainer on a dark wooden background with floral decoration. Handmade wooden plates in autumn flat lay

Colored fruit tart
Fruit tart with kiwi, peaches, strawberries, raspberries and grenade seeds. Denisa VLAICU

A young girl, Candy Paterson, eating her crusts. 4th February 1954

Piece of Pie and Butter

ROCK STRATA SECTIONS
A diagrammatic section showing the order of succession of rock strata in the earths crust

3D Plate Tectonics Labelled illustration
3d illustration of a cross-section to explain subduction and plate tectonics

Plate tectonics, illustration
3d illustration of a cross-section to explain subduction and plate tectonics

Woman removing loaf of just baked multigrain bread from bread pan. (MR)

Multigrain rolls and loaf on cooling rack on counter covered by tea towel

Multigrain rolls, buns and loaf with a slice cut off, with butter and a bread knife

Desierto del Diablo. The Argentinian Altiplano along Routa 27 between Pocitos and Tolar Grande. South America, Argentina

View of a part of the inside of the cone of the mountain of Somma, 1776
View of a part of the inside of the cone of the mountain of Somma, Plate XXXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Starry Gazey Pie, Ship Inn, Mousehole, Cornwall
A mouthwatering example of a Starry Gazey Pie, served up on Tom Bawcocks Eve (23 December) at Mousehole in Cornwall. The dish, with fish heads and tails sticking out of it, is unique to Mousehole

Stereoscopic view of North America
February 2000 - This stereoscopic shaded relief image shows Africas topography as measured by the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) in February 2000

USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, view from the south rim

Icy crust formation over the Undine Falls in winter, YNP, USA
Icy crust formation over the Undine Falls in winter; Yellowstone National Park, United states of America

Sunset over the Badwater salt flats on Death Valley National Park, California, USA
Sunset over the Badwater salt flats on Death Valley National Park; California, United States of America

USA, Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; Big Island, East Rift Zone, Opening To Active Lava Tube Showing Orange Glow

USA, Hawaii, Volcanoes National Park; Big Island, Hawaii, Pahoehow Lava Flowing By Palm Trees, Near Kamoamoa, Eruption Of Kilauea Phase 52

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"Exploring the Depths: Unveiling Earth's Crust and Subterranean Mysteries" Delving into the layers of our planet, we uncover Earth's crust, a fascinating realm that holds secrets untold. From its fiery core to subterranean lakes and rivers, this cross-section engraving from Athanasius Kircher's Mundus subeterraneus (1664) reveals a captivating world beneath our feet. Intriguingly, even in the realm of card games, suffragettes made their mark with "The Game of Suffragette. " As theatre managers and Queen Victoria engage in animated discussions on women's rights, they challenge societal norms through strategic gameplay. While some mysteries lie deep within the earth, others can be found closer to home. Take Starry Gazey Pie from Mousehole, Cornwall—a culinary marvel where fish heads poke out from a pastry crust as if gazing at the stars above. A whimsical delight for both locals and visitors alike. Speaking of crumbs and delights, two birds eagerly await their share on a title page—symbolizing anticipation for tasty morsels or perhaps metaphorically representing something more profound. Meanwhile, in Knavesborough—an enchanting land filled with charm—we witness pastry making techniques passed down through generations. Slitting tops and adding decorative touches to pies were meticulous acts that transformed simple dough into edible works of art. And let us not forget about bread—the staple food that nourishes us all. From sourdough bread bowls to three seed loaves bursting with flavor and texture variations galore; homemade breads bring warmth to our homes while connecting us to centuries-old traditions. As we journey through these diverse facets of "crust, " whether it be exploring geological wonders or savoring culinary creations like Starry Gazey Pie or artisanal breads—it becomes clear that there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to this seemingly simple word.