Finger Nail Collection

Colorful nails on the crossed hands of a lady in traditional dress, Old Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Male Orangutan at the Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Close-up portrait of a male Orangutan at the Sedgwick County Zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Reclining Buddha feet at Wat Lokayasurtharam, Ayutthaya City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

The uncut fingernails of Dr. Ding, a teacher in Foochow, China. Stereograph, c1906
CHINA: FINGERNAILS, c1906. The uncut fingernails of Dr. Ding, a teacher in Foochow, China. Stereograph, c1906

Older children under the direction of their teacher, inspect the finger nails and teeth of the younger children
DAILY INSPECTION, 1917. Older children under the direction of their teacher, inspect the finger nails and teeth of the younger children. School #49, Comanche County, Lawton (vicinity), Oklahoma

After an accident to a fingernail it has turned black

Fingernail, SEM
Fingernail. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a finger, including the nail. The top layer of the skin is composed of dead keratinised cells that are continuously sloughed off

Nail clipping, SEM
Nail clipping, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Nail edge, SEM
Nail edge. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the edge of a thumbnail. Nails are translucent hard structures on the fingers and toes

Babys nail, SEM
Babys nail. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a babys nail. Nails are keratinised structures (they contain the protein keratin)

Skin anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of the human skin. The main diagram (lower centre) shows scalp hairs and sebaceous glands (yellow, near surface)

Prosthetic hand. Outer covering of a prosthetic hand. This covering makes artificial hands look more life-like

Anxiety. Woman biting her fingernails. This is a common sign of nervousness or anxiety. It can also be a habitual activity

Confucius, Chinese philosopher
Confucius (551-479 BC), Chinese philosopher. After his death, his disciples and followers developed his teachings into the quasi-religious system of ethics, morals and politics known as Confucianism

Fingernail anatomy, artwork
Artwork of the anatomy (side view) of the fingertip showing the structure of the protective fingernail. The fingernail grows from the dorsal root under the skin, and rests on germinal matrix

Subungual haematoma, artwork
Artwork of bleeding (bruising) beneath the fingernail (subungual haematoma) and the treatment which involves using a needle to penetrate the nail and a capillary tube to draw up the blood

SIAM: DANCER, c1870. A dancer of the Siamese Royal Court. Photographed, c1870

Factory worker operating control box
A worker, standing at a control device, signals for a part of the production process to proceed. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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A girl with exquisitely tapering fingers (and nails perfected by Cutex) dresses a Christmas tree

Hands of traditional Thai dancer, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Novice Buddhist monk kneeling beneath the Phra Atchana Buddha statue, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sukhothai Province, Thailand, Asia

Portrait of three traditional Thai dancers, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Asia

Detail of hand and skirt of a Thai dancer, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Asia

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"From Traditional Dress to Modern Science: Exploring the Fascinating World of Finger Nails" Vibrant and Colorful: Admiring the intricate designs on a lady's crossed hands, showcasing her colorful nails against the backdrop of Old Havana, Cuba. Ancient Beauty Secrets: Discovering the well-preserved reclining Buddha feet at Wat Lokayasurtharam in Ayutthaya City, Thailand, where even their fingernails have stood the test of time. A Glimpse into History: Peering into Dr. Ding's uncut fingernails captured in a stereograph from 1906 China, offering us a glimpse into an era long gone. Caring for One Another: Witnessing older children taking charge as they inspect younger children's finger nails and teeth under their teacher's guidance at School #49 in Lawton, Oklahoma back in 1917. Serbian Traditions Unveiled: Sipping traditional Serbian plum brandy along the Danube River in Donji Milanovac while discussing age-old customs that may include nail care rituals. When Accidents Happen: Examining a blackened fingernail after an unfortunate accident reminds us how our nails can reflect moments of both beauty and adversity. The Hidden Microcosm Revealed: Delving deep into microscopic images of nail clippings through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), uncovering intricate details we never knew existed. Nature's Precision Engineering: Marveling at SEM images capturing the delicate edges of a human nail with its perfectly aligned layers revealing nature's impeccable craftsmanship. Tiny Miracles Unveiled: Exploring SEM images that showcase baby's nails up close – miniature wonders that remind us how even something so small holds incredible intricacy and potential. From Past to Present - Celebrating Our Nail Journey.