Functions Collection

Spitfire Colour Photo
The legendary fighter is seen here in its original format; later it will be modified in various ways to adapt it to specific functions and enhance performance

ST Therese Sacristan
Therese Martin (1873 - 1897) performing the functions of sacristan in her convent

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain. From Virtues Household Physician, Published London 1924

An engraving depicting a diagram showing the supposed functions of various areas of the brain, 19th century
5311364 An engraving depicting a diagram showing the supposed functions of various areas of the brain, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Descartes' drawing of the human brain, 17th century
5311365 An engraving depicting Descartes' drawing of the human brain, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Cabalistic analysis of the mind and the senses, 1617-19 (engraving)
539982 The Cabalistic analysis of the mind and the senses, 1617-19 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); (add.info.: The Cabalistic analysis of the mind and the senses)

The difference engine of the Babbage Calculating Machine, invented by Charles Babbage in 1822
745842 The difference engine of the Babbage Calculating Machine, invented by Charles Babbage in 1822, made to compute values of polynomial functions

Birds shitting on the head of a bald man snoozing on a bench (colour litho)
3641566 Birds shitting on the head of a bald man snoozing on a bench (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Two women discuss illness Date: 20th century

Glimpses of guests at the Beaux Arts and Silver
Glimpses of guests at the Beaux Arts (with costumes of the First Napoleonic Era) and Silver Balls, annual society functions held in New York, 1931 with Elizabeth Wallace Taylor Hardin

Two girls in nursery, one sitting on potty (b / w photo)
3093264 Two girls in nursery, one sitting on potty (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two girls in nursery, one sitting on potty)

Two Minds With But A Single Thought (colour litho)
3641572 Two Minds With But A Single Thought (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Minds With But A Single Thought)

Ms 2044 Page from Calcul Differentiel et Integral (pen & ink on paper)
BLT236733 Ms 2044 Page from Calcul Differentiel et Integral (pen & ink on paper) by Fourier, Joseph (1768-1830); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Baby playing with bubbles (b / w photo)
3091211 Baby playing with bubbles (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby playing with bubbles. Postcard, early 20th century)

Page from catalogue of tents from Benjamin Edgington of Southwark, London (colour litho)
5236341 Page from catalogue of tents from Benjamin Edgington of Southwark, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from catalogue of tents from Benjamin Edgington of Southwark, London (colour litho)
5236340 Page from catalogue of tents from Benjamin Edgington of Southwark, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Child eating a slice of bread (b / w photo)
3091165 Child eating a slice of bread (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child eating a slice of bread)

Phrenological illustration showing the psychological relations of the brain
KW469518 Phrenological illustration showing the psychological relations of the brain, from a 19th century print (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Waits at Seven Dials, London, 1853
Group of Christmas Waits or street musicians playing at Seven Dials, London. Until the middle of the 19th century Waits had been town musicians

Portrait Gerard Noodt Portrait bust oval front
Portrait of Gerard Noodt, Portrait bust in oval from the front by Gerard Noodt, professor of law, with a wig and wearing a gown

Portrait Frederik Knotzer person portrayed wearing
Portrait of Frederik Knotzer, The person portrayed is wearing a top hat with a feather. Below it the name of the person portrayed, his functions and a trophy with weapons and palm branches

The Difference Engine Of The Babbage Calculating Machine, Invented By Charles Babbage In 1822, Made To Compute Values Of Polynomial Functions. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

A 1920s garden party
Several fashionably-dressed people enjoy a garden party in radiant sunshine. 1927

Dopamine receptor D3 C016 / 4464
D(3) dopamine receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DRD3 gene.This gene encodes the D3 subtype of the dopamine receptor

Irish Druid and Ollamh
An Irish Ollamh, a high- ranking bard, talks with a Filidhe, or herald bard, who holds a traditional Irish harp. Both had functions within the Druidic order. Date: BCE

England Stonehenge
Celebrating a grand conventional festival at Stonehenge : priests and bards perform their functions, oxen drag the Avane, containing a monster from the lake. Date: BCE

Franz Joseph Gall (1758 -1828). Neuroanatomist and physiolog
Franz Joseph Gall (1758 -1828). Neuroanatomist, physiologist, and pioneer in the study of the localization of mental functions in the brain. Colored engraving

Dominique Joseph Garat
DOMINIQUE-JOSEPH, comte de GARAT : French statesman from Bayonne, whose task it was to tell Louis XVI he would be guillotined. He later served Napoleon in various functions. Date: 1749 - 1833

Hair styles for state functions in 1937
Suggestions for hair styles to be worn with regulation headwear at court presentations or state functions in 1937, the coronation year. Emile of Conduit Street advises curls dressed high on the head

Polygraph for brain and body monitoring in ESP testing
A multi-pen polygraph for the monitoring of brain and body functions during ESP testing. Date: 20th century

Country road at a ruin and an inn, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), 1605 - 1653

Portrait of Franz von Hatzfeld, Ge. Jo. van de Sijpe, 1634

Portrait of Henry Tuyll, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1622

The Cabalistic analysis of the mind and the senses, attributing different functions to different regions of the brain. From Robert Fludd Ultriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

Astrolabe about AD 1345 - 1355 An astrolabe is an astronomical instrument that enables the user to determine the time during the day with the help of the sun, and at night with the help of the stars

Battered prawns, bowl and spoon on a blue chopping board, orange glasses in background, elevated view

Classic margaritas in three glasses

Orange champagne cocktails in three glasses

Pork and prawn dumplings, soy sauce in white spoon, on purple dish

Dopamine receptor D3 C016 / 4452
D(3) dopamine receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DRD3 gene.This gene encodes the D3 subtype of the dopamine receptor

Dopamine receptor D3 C016 / 4449
D(3) dopamine receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DRD3 gene.This gene encodes the D3 subtype of the dopamine receptor

Exhibition Functions of the Federal Art Project. Poster for Federal Art Project exhibition of the functions of the Federal Art Project, Works Progress Administration. Date between 1936 and 1939

Queen Elizabeth II at functions and on holiday
Page from the Illustrated London News Coronation Number showing Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II at various functions including Hurst Park, Ascot

Fighting it Out at Glorious Goodwood
Artists impression of a fighting finish at Goodwood, described in The Bystander magazine (from where this image is taken) as the most popular and prettiest of meetings

Bard and Ovate
A Bard and an Ovate (soothsayer) whose functions accompanied those of the druids, as two associated professional classes of religious practitioners. Date: BCE

Calculator, simulated X-ray
Calculator. Simulated X-ray of a calculator

Aquaporin roles in the body. Aquaporins are membrane proteins that form channels (lower right) that help water molecules pass in and out of cells

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"Unveiling the Intricacies of Functions: From Phrenological Maps to Calculating Machines" Step into a world where functions take center stage, revealing the hidden workings of our minds and machines. In this Spitfire Colour Photo, witness the vibrant energy that functions bring to life, propelling us forward with their undeniable power. Delve deeper into the mysteries as you explore ST Therese Sacristan's depiction of a Phrenological Map of the Human Brain. Published in London 1924, it unravels the intricate connections between our thoughts and actions. Travel back in time to England's Stonehenge, an ancient monument shrouded in enigma. Here, functions may have played a role in deciphering celestial patterns or predicting seasonal changes. Transport yourself to a glamorous 1920s garden party where guests engage in lively conversations about these fascinating concepts. The Cabalistic analysis of the mind and senses takes center stage through captivating engravings from 1617-19. Marvel at Charles Babbage's groundbreaking invention - The Difference Engine - showcased in The Strand Magazine published in 1896. This calculating machine revolutionized computation by efficiently computing values of polynomial functions. But not all is serious; humor finds its way even amidst complex ideas. Birds playfully target a bald man snoozing on a bench while comic postcards depict two women discussing illness with wit and charm from the 20th century. Glimpses into Beaux Arts and Silver reveal how functions intertwine with elegance and sophistication as guests revel in their beauty and grace. Finally, find joyous simplicity captured within two girls' nursery moments - one sitting on a potty - reminding us that even basic bodily functions shape our lives from an early age. These diverse snapshots offer glimpses into how functions permeate every aspect of existence – whether they be mathematical equations or natural phenomena shaping our world.