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Unveiling the tapestry of history, 'means' takes us on a captivating journey through time

Background imageMeans Collection: How to get tasty bits by means of a shrapnel proof helmet

How to get tasty bits by means of a shrapnel proof helmet. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Background imageMeans Collection: A popular new sport, the glider, by G. H. Davis

A popular new sport, the glider, by G. H. Davis
The coming vogue of the glider. A popular German sport -- motorless flight -- about to start in England. Flying for men of moderate means: the motorless aeroplane -- catapult launching

Background imageMeans Collection: Tippoo Tib (1837-1905)

Tippoo Tib (1837-1905)
Photograph of Tippoo Tib, then Chief of the Manyema, c.1887. His real name was Hamid ibn Mohammed and he was an African-Arab adventurer and warrior, who controlled a large section of Central Africa

Background imageMeans Collection: Ballet Move / Plie

Ballet Move / Plie
A ballerina performing a PLIE (pronounced Plee-ay ), which simply means a bend. The dancers arms during the plie are doing a Corps de bras in unison with the body. Date: 1930s

Background imageMeans Collection: Sir Anthony Weldon

Sir Anthony Weldon
SIR ANTHONY WELDON courtier, Clerk of the Green Cloth to James I, whatever that means. Date: ? - 1649

Background imageMeans Collection: Johann Pfenner

Johann Pfenner
JOHANN PFENNER German Almos-schreiber (= alms-writer, whatever that means) from Nurnberg. Date: CIRCA 1579

Background imageMeans Collection: Carlo Lodoli

Carlo Lodoli
CARLO LODOLI Venetian architect, noted for teaching architeture by means of fables (!) Date: 1690 - 1761

Background imageMeans Collection: Triton Sounding Conch Shell ca 1597-1602 Charcoal

Triton Sounding Conch Shell ca 1597-1602 Charcoal
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: Studies Allegories Love 1570-75 Pen brown ink

Studies Allegories Love 1570-75 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: Orphan ca 1879 Etching laid paper sheet 22 1 / 16 x 12 1 / 16

Orphan ca 1879 Etching laid paper sheet 22 1 / 16 x 12 1 / 16
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: Headquarters Societe des Aquafortistes 1864

Headquarters Societe des Aquafortistes 1864
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: Perspectival Drawing Column Base Cube 1528 Pen

Perspectival Drawing Column Base Cube 1528 Pen
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolt 1530-37 Brown ink

Jupiter Hurling Thunderbolt 1530-37 Brown ink
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: Omnia Vincit Amor 1599 Engraving Plate 5 7 3 / 8

Omnia Vincit Amor 1599 Engraving Plate 5 7 3 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: Laceing sic Dandy January 26 1819 Hand-colored etching

Laceing sic Dandy January 26 1819 Hand-colored etching
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: St Jerome Wilderness mid-16th century Woodcut

St Jerome Wilderness mid-16th century Woodcut
Artokoloro

Background imageMeans Collection: GASTON B. MEANS (1879-1938). American detective and swindler. Photographed in 1924

GASTON B. MEANS (1879-1938). American detective and swindler. Photographed in 1924

Background imageMeans Collection: Source Size = 2516 x 3777

Source Size = 2516 x 3777
MR. GLADSTONE OPENING A NEW HALL AT PORT SUNLIGHT, CHESHIRE: " This hall means relief from toil in the first place, though not exclusively

Background imageMeans Collection: Source Size = 3784 x 2398

Source Size = 3784 x 2398
GORDON IN THE CRIMEA, 1855, IN THE TRENCHES BEFORE SEBASTOPOL. His first definite order on active service...was to effect a junction by means of rifle-pits between the French

Background imageMeans Collection: Engraving 1811, profile portraits of 20 men, called nabobs, who are representatives

Engraving 1811, profile portraits of 20 men, called nabobs, who are representatives of the East India Company that have returned home with newly acquired wealth

Background imageMeans Collection: The London Swimming Club Contest at the Crystal Palace: 1. Swimming Heats. 2. Tub Race

The London Swimming Club Contest at the Crystal Palace: 1. Swimming Heats. 2. Tub Race. 3. Pole Walking. 4. Best Means of Saving Life. 5. Swimming in Clothes. 6

Background imageMeans Collection: Freedom Suffrage to Blacks Means Freedom Suffrage to the Whites. Evarts

Freedom Suffrage to Blacks Means Freedom Suffrage to the Whites. Evarts
" FREEDOM SUFFRAGE TO BLACKS MEANS FREEDOM SUFFRAGE TO THE WHITES." EVARTS. SOLID SOUTH. " Hurry dough-face, and shut your side, Mine is solid, engraving 1880, US, USA, America

Background imageMeans Collection: NORTH MEANS BUSINESS. NORTH TO SOUTH. As long as defy me a solit front, I will

NORTH MEANS BUSINESS. NORTH TO SOUTH. As long as defy me a solit front, I will
NORTH MEANS BUSINESS. NORTH TO SOUTH. " As long as defy me a solit front, I will NOT TURN BACK !" Engraving 1880, US, USA, America

Background imageMeans Collection: I. The Faraday Entering Ballinskelligs Bay 2. Lower Lighthouse on the Great Skellig 3

I. The Faraday Entering Ballinskelligs Bay 2. Lower Lighthouse on the Great Skellig 3. The bull Rock off Dursey Head, Where the New Lighthouse is being constructed 4

Background imageMeans Collection: A MORNING RIDE IN ATHENS, GREECE, But after an hours tramp I felt tired

A MORNING RIDE IN ATHENS, GREECE, But after an hours tramp I felt tired, and passing a farm, where I saw a.horse grazing, I entered into negotiations (by means of my school Greek and signs)

Background imageMeans Collection: MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE WHARFE, UK. The River Wharfe is a river in Yorkshire, England

MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE WHARFE, UK. The River Wharfe is a river in Yorkshire, England. For much of its length it is the county boundary between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire

Background imageMeans Collection: Landscape with trees, Esaias van de Velde, 1616 - before 1619

Landscape with trees, Esaias van de Velde, 1616 - before 1619

Background imageMeans Collection: Judah and Tamar, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Judah and Tamar, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Background imageMeans Collection: Portrait of Johann Albrecht (II), Count of Solms-Braunfels, Crispijn van de Passe II

Portrait of Johann Albrecht (II), Count of Solms-Braunfels, Crispijn van de Passe II, 1632

Background imageMeans Collection: Fishing with landing net, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet, 1578

Fishing with landing net, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet, 1578

Background imageMeans Collection: Nocturnal fishing with a rod, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet, 1578

Nocturnal fishing with a rod, Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet, 1578

Background imageMeans Collection: Negative emotions have an influence on humans, Philips Galle, 1563

Negative emotions have an influence on humans, Philips Galle, 1563

Background imageMeans Collection: Bust of Hugo Grotius as 15-year-old young man, seen on the right side, in oval, print

Bust of Hugo Grotius as 15-year-old young man, seen on the right side, in oval, print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II) (mentioned on object), Dating 1599

Background imageMeans Collection: Early Christian martyrs in a Roman arena and Early Christian martyrs who are being

Early Christian martyrs in a Roman arena and Early Christian martyrs who are being slaughtered in an arena, Jan Luyken, Jacobus van Hardenberg, Barent Visscher, 1701

Background imageMeans Collection: Means of Communication between the North and South Sides of the Thames below London

Means of Communication between the North and South Sides of the Thames below London Bridge, Showing the Advantages Afforded by the New Bridge, London, Uk, 1886; A. Thames Tunnel. B. Tower Subway. C

Background imageMeans Collection: The London swimming club contest at the Crystal Palace, London UK 1873, 4

The London swimming club contest at the Crystal Palace, London UK 1873, 4. BEST MEANS OF SAVING- LIFE 5. SWIMMING IN CLOTHES

Background imageMeans Collection: Bicycle in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Bicycle in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Background imageMeans Collection: Historic sailing boat, deep blue sky, 3D graphics

Historic sailing boat, deep blue sky, 3D graphics

Background imageMeans Collection: Historic sailboat, sunset, 3D graphics

Historic sailboat, sunset, 3D graphics

Background imageMeans Collection: Paper boat from euro notes

Paper boat from euro notes

Background imageMeans Collection: Euro notes in bundles, 200s, 500s

Euro notes in bundles, 200s, 500s

Background imageMeans Collection: Stacked euro notes in bundles with boat made from notes

Stacked euro notes in bundles with boat made from notes

Background imageMeans Collection: Rowers, Old Main River near Volkach, Mainschleife, loop in the Main River, Mainfranken

Rowers, Old Main River near Volkach, Mainschleife, loop in the Main River, Mainfranken, Lower Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageMeans Collection: Algiers, Algeria - Harvesting by Mechanical & handheld means

Algiers, Algeria - Harvesting by Mechanical & handheld means Date: 1910

Background imageMeans Collection: Madeira - Transporting Hammock

Madeira - Transporting Hammock
Amongst the three best-known unusual means of transportation to have be found on the Portuguese Island of Madeira was the transporting hammock

Background imageMeans Collection: Picture No. 10869369

Picture No. 10869369
Tasmanian Devil - in snow; travelling in snow is hard work for Devils as their weight (males 9 kg, females 7 kg) means they sink in. (Sarcophilus harrisii) Date:

Background imageMeans Collection: Roman soldiers delivering Greek fire by means of arrows and slings. From Justus Lipsius

Roman soldiers delivering Greek fire by means of arrows and slings. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon... Antwerp, 1605. Copperplate engraving

Background imageMeans Collection: Heliograph, a visual telegraph for sending and receiving messages by means of mirrors and sunlight

Heliograph, a visual telegraph for sending and receiving messages by means of mirrors and sunlight. Here a British signal unit in tropical kit are sending a message to the fort in the distance



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Unveiling the tapestry of history, 'means' takes us on a captivating journey through time. From the iconic Wolseley 1937 to the charming Chaffinch (Morris), each symbolizes an era of innovation and progress. The mesmerizing Indian Nautch Girl dances gracefully, embodying the rich cultural heritage of her land. St John Chrysostom / Butler's wisdom echoes through centuries, reminding us that true means lie within our hearts. EIDER (MORRIS) stands as a testament to nature's beauty, while the enigmatic Neanderthal Man unveils secrets from our ancient past. Carmina Burana 13th C enchants with its timeless melodies, transporting us to medieval times filled with passion and romance. Witnessing the Roman Fire Engine / Pump in action reminds us of mankind's relentless pursuit for advancement. Waterman (Petherick) skillfully navigates rivers and seas, connecting distant lands and fostering communication between nations. Izvestia Distributed spreads knowledge far and wide like a beacon of enlightenment in an ever-changing world. A glimpse into history reveals how Soldier X-Rayed / 1915 revolutionized medical care during times of war. The exquisite Ridinger Haute Ecole 14 captures equestrian elegance at its finest, showcasing harmony between man and horse. Each element weaves together to form a tapestry illustrating humanity's quest for progress throughout time – from ancient civilizations to modern marvels.