Envelope Collection (page 16)

H1N1 Influenza A virus particles, TEM
H1N1 Influenza A virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This influenza virus can infect multiple species

Hepatitis C viruses, artwork
Hepatitis C viruses. Artwork of hepatitis C virus particles (virions). The virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) enclosed in a capsid

Email, conceptual artwork

STAMP: BICYCLE POST, 1894. California Private Bicycle Post cover, 1894

Music cover for The Keepsake, a Sequel to the Celebrated Song, The Cavalier, sung by Miss Poole. Words by W H Bellamy, music by Charles W Glover

Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (Temps)
Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (or Temps), meaning Waltz in Two Beats or Two-Step Waltz, a popular style of waltz in the mid-19th century

Money for the Helen Duncan seance
Photograph of envelope with the following written upon it: " Received from Miss Maule, The sum of Four Pounds, 5th January 1933, for tonights sance. Helen Duncan", January 1933

The preparation of a kite-balloon before take-off
Allied soldiers photographed putting the finishing touches to the envelope of a kite-balloon shortly before take-off. Such balloons remained tethered to the ground

Blue Pelisse 1824
Blue pelisse with sleeves full to the elbow (gigot / leg of mutton), button fastening & 3 tucks at the hem. Worn with a muslin, round-edged collar & feather trimmed hat

Ramsay Macdonald and the 80, 000, 000, 000 letter
Photograph of J.Ramsay Macdonald, British Prime Minister, holding an envelope that needed 80, 000, 000, 000 marks postage from Berlin to London, following financial collapse in Germany

Astrakhan Trimmed Suit
Black Suit by Paquin of Paris. The jacket is lined in white visible on the collar & revers & is edged with astrakhan. Worn with a brimless hat with a pointed crown

Card; Kittens
Two kittens, who have been sealed inside an envelope with some greenery, peer out in astonishment at a fly... a typical German Christmas scene

Robins Greeting
To Greet You - Robin on card with envelope

Psychometry
Mr & Mrs James Coates conducting an experiment in PSYCHOMETRY : she is seeking to read the content of the envelope by extra-sensory means

Above the clouds on Crinkle Craggs in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Pregnant woman working
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman working ata computer. She is in her third trimester

Elegant Lady and Letter
A nicely dressed lady reads a letter, holding the envelope in her right hand, the letter itself in the left, though it might well have been the other way about

Penny Post Envelope
A contemporary Penny Postage envelope - Britain ! Bestow this Boon and Be in Blessing Blest, Ocean Penny Postage will link all Lands with thee in Trade and Peace

Edward Weds Wallis
Commemorative envelope issued in France on the occasion of Edward, duke of Windsors marriage to Mrs Wallis Warfield/Simpson at Monts

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"Unveiling the Envelope: A Journey through History and Art" Step into a world of written wonders as we explore the captivating realm of envelopes. From their humble beginnings to becoming an art form in themselves, envelopes have played a significant role in communication throughout history. In the realm of writing and shorthand Pitman, envelopes have been essential tools for organizing and storing important documents. They hold within them secrets penned with precision, capturing thoughts that transcend time. Imagine holding an envelope that once contained a Titanic whistle or a Turkish Bath ticket - artifacts that transport us back to different eras, where handwritten messages were cherished treasures. Delving deeper into this enchanting world, we discover six Bruce Bairnsfather postcards tucked away inside another envelope. These postcards serve as windows to moments frozen in time - glimpses into lives lived long ago. But they are not just carriers of words; they can be works of art themselves. Picture a pictorial envelope adorned with Hokusai's breathtaking 36 views of Mount Fuji series - each stroke telling its own story while protecting precious correspondence within. Literary enthusiasts may recall Sherlock Holmes' thrilling adventure involving "The Adventure of the Second Stain. " An envelope containing vital evidence held the key to solving this mysterious case, showcasing how even small objects can carry immense significance. Traveling across continents and centuries, we stumble upon an 1845 New York Postmasters Provisional Stamp adorning yet another envelope. This tiny stamp represents more than postage; it symbolizes progress and innovation in mail delivery systems worldwide. Zooming further down to microscopic dimensions, we encounter influenza virus particles captured under TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope). These minuscule entities remind us that even invisible threats can find their way into sealed envelopes if precautions aren't taken. On a similar note but on a larger scale, herpes virus replicating is depicted through computer artwork on yet another fascinating envelope.