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General Daendels Taking Leave Lieutenant-Colonel Krayenhoff General Daendels Taking Leave
General Daendels Taking Leave of Lieutenant-Colonel Krayenhoff General Daendels Taking Leave of Lieutenant Colonel Krayenhoff, General Daendels says farewell to Lieutenant Colonel C.R.T

Chapter 73 My hands cannot touch you cassia moon Nanajnsandan
Chapter 73: My hands cannot touch you like the cassia in the moon Nanajusandan - Te ni wa towarenu tsuki no uchi no katsura no gotoki (title on object) Stories of Ise (series title on object)

Portuguese Admiral Fereyra Andrade forces parents to kill their infant in a mortar, Marked upper right: II. Partie Pag. 619, violent death, being killed, being mishandled and maltreated

Ice Palace St. Petersburg Russia mortar cannon
Ice Palace (St. Petersburg, Russia): mortar, cannon, and dolphins spoutting flames of naphtha, Description et representation exacte de la maison de glace, construite a St

Mortar 1550-1560 Workshop Wenzel Jamnitzer I
Mortar, c. 1550-1560. Workshop of Wenzel Jamnitzer I (German, 1508/09-1585), with plaquettes cast after models by Peter Flotner (German, 1485-1546). Bronze; overall: 12.4 x 14.6 cm (4 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.)

Wrought Iron Bombard. Large-Caliber, Muzzle-Loading Medieval Cannon Or Mortar. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Early 17Th Century Hand Mortar, Used For Throwing Fused Grenades. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

16Th Century Mortars On Moveable Carriages. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Mortar Built Circa 1862 In The United States, Firing 13 Inch Diameter Balls And Weighing 17, 000 Pounds. From El Museo Universal, Published Madrid 1862

Shop Of A Grocer And Druggist In The 17Th Century

Brick Wall

Owl teacher and robin pupils on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1880s

A mortar without a carriage lying on the ground to the right, soldiers firing cannons creating clouds of smoke in the background

King?s African Rifles training with a light mortar, 1956
Photograph of King?s African Rifles training with a light mortar, 1956. Soldiers of the 4th (Uganda) Battalion undergo instruction in the use of a light mortar

A marine serving with Mortar Platoon, 40 Commando Royal Mari
Digital photograph: A marine serving with Mortar Platoon, 40 Commando Royal Marine attached to the Black Watch Battle Group at Camp Dogwood takes an opportunity to have a field shower during a fire

Oxford University robes: Doctor of Civil Law or Medicine
A Doctor of Civil Law or Medicine at Oxford University sporting a mortarboard and long, red gown. Date: 1920s

Oxford University robes: Doctor of Music (undress with hood)
A Doctor of Music at Oxford University sporting a mortarboard and long, black gown with white and magenta hood. Date: 1920s

LAOS: PATHET LAO, 1959. Laotian troops of the communist Pathet Lao in a training exercise with mortars. Photograph, 1959

Filling areas of brick wall with mortar using a trowel, close up

British Army 81mm mortar rounds in their containers stacked

U. S. Marines fire an M252 81mm mortar system
June 8, 2011 - U.S. Marines fire an M252 81mm mortar system during a live-fire exercise as part of Sea Breeze 2011 in Odessa, Ukraine

WORLD WAR I: MORTAR. The British ML 9. 45 inch Heavy Trench Mortar, called the Flying Pig
WORLD WAR I: MORTAR. The British ML 9.45 inch Heavy Trench Mortar, called the Flying Pig, used during World War I. Phototgraph, 1914-1918

Three schoolboys apply themselves and become Oxford scholars
Three schoolboys apply themselves, becoming first class Oxford scholars. They then lend their acquired wisdom to become a Bishop, a Physician and a great warrior! Date: 1898

Congo - Women from the Kasai region
Democratic Republic of Congo - Women from Kasai. Date: circa 1901

Mortar from Palestine (c. 4000 BC). Neolithic art. Ceramics. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat. Museum of Montserrat. Proc: ISRAEL. TRANSJORDAN

CIVIL WAR: UNION SUPPLIES. Union Army supply base at White House Landing along the Pamunkey River in Virginia. Photograph, May 1862

Shea butter production - Senegal
Shea butter preparation, baking shea tree nuts - pounding and grinding, Senegal, West Africa. The French name karite (as detailed on this card) comes from ghariti

Supply dump of trench mortar ammunition, France, WW1
Men of the RAOC (Royal Army Ordnance Corps) on a supply dump of trench mortar ammunition (nicknamed toffee apples), at Acheux, northern France, during the First World War. Date: July 1916

German gunners preparing 25cm heavy trench mortar, WW1
German gunners in a gun emplacement, preparing a 25cm muzzle-loading heavy trench mortar for firing during the First World War

Four British Stokes Mortars, used during WW1
Four British Stokes Mortars, used during the First World War. From left to right, they measure 3, 4, 3 and 6 inches respectively

Livens Projector emplacement, Western Front, WW1
A Livens Projector emplacement on a Western Front battlefield during the First World War. They were used for firing grenades, fuel bombs and gas bombs. Date: 1916-1918

CIVIL WAR: UNION MORTARS. 13 inch seacoast mortars of the Federal Battery Number 4, with officers of the Connecticut Heavy Artillery, near Yorktown, Virginia. Photograph by James F. Gibson, May 1862

Royal Engineer adjusting a Flying Dustbin charge; Second W
Photograph showing a soldier of the Royal Engineers preparing a Flying Dustbin explosive charge, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers)

London going out of Town - or The March of Bricks and Mortar. Etching by George Cruickshank published 1 November 1829. Expansion of London

A mortar firing partridges, showing the barrel in cross-section. A large bomb was placed in the centre chamber and a number of smaller ones like hand grenades in the surrounding chambers

World war 2, soldiers of the fourth romanian army during an attack at debrecen, hungary, 1944

Using a trowel to bevel mortar between crazy paving, close-up

Picture No. 11982374
DOG - Samoyed puppy 5 weeks old wearing student Mortar board and glasses Digital manipulation Date:

Picture No. 11982373
Border Collie Dog - wearing student mortar board and glasses Digital manipulation Date:

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DOG. Miniature Poodle wearing glasses and student mortar board Digital manipulation Date:

Mr Taylor, teacher at Marlborough College, Wiltshire (Summerfield House Master), May 1908. Date: 1908

Mortar practice
Photograph: Mortar practice. Shows two men firing mortar. From a photograph album containing 246 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC

The Rev. J Dodd (author of A History of Canon Law)
The Rev. J Dodd (author of A History of Canon Law in Conjunction with Other Branches of Jurisprudence: with Chapters on The Royal Supremacy and the Report of the Commission on Ecclesiastical Courts)

Preparing trench mortars, East Africa, WW1
Preparing trench mortars for a push into Portuguese East Africa during WW1. 1917

New Year card, boy on the ice with a dog
New Year card, boy in a mortar board sliding on the ice with a dog. circa 1905

The Nose Game - Artistic Nose D3, Denotes Refinement. 1927

Mortar. Military Museum of the Citadel. Republic of Albania
Mortar. Military Museum of the Citadel which houses weapons of the First and Second World War. Gjirokaster Castle. Republic of Albania. Date: 20070809

Kate Douglas Wiggin, American educator and author
Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923), American educator and author of childrens stories, best known for her novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. circa 1900s

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"Mortar: A Timeless Binding Force" Throughout history, it has served as a powerful symbol of unity and progress. From the vibrant brushstrokes of Diego Velazquez's masterpiece "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" to the diligent bricklayers in 1827, this versatile substance has played an integral role in shaping our world. In times of war, mortar took on new meaning as it propelled the Churchill AVRE Tank through the battlefields of France during World War II. Its strength and resilience became synonymous with courage and determination. Yet, mortar's significance extends beyond conflict. It found its place among ancient fossils like the Ichthyosaurus, standing proudly as a museum piece that bridges past and present. Even Queen Elizabeth herself recognized its importance when she visited Lloyds in 1952, acknowledging how it binds nations together. As London expanded outward, mortar became a cornerstone of growth and development. The Porthgain lime workings in West Wales stand testament to its ability to transform landscapes and build communities from scratch. But mortar is not just about grandeur; it also celebrates individuality. Little Tich danced his way into hearts using his unique style while showcasing how even small fragments can create something extraordinary when combined with care. Science too owes much to this humble material - whether it be depicted by "The Chemist" in 1827 or utilized for periscopes in trenches during wartime surveillance - demonstrating its versatility across various fields. Mortar witnessed pivotal moments throughout history – none more impactful than Emily Davison's brave act at the Epsom Derby which sparked change for women's rights worldwide. In her sacrifice lies a reminder that sometimes we must break down barriers before we can rebuild stronger foundations. Finally, within Oxford University robes worn by Proctors stands another testament to tradition upheld by mortar – reminding us that knowledge is built upon centuries-old wisdom passed down through generations. From artistry to warfare, expansion to individuality, it has been the binding force that holds our world together.