Orientation Collection

Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top). is considered
Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography. by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro

Azores lighthouse, Maia, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal

Archer Cupid as a toilet sign, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Signpost in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India

Chania lighthouse with the sun right behind, at sunrise, harbour, Chania, Crete, Greece

China. Han Dynasty (206 aC-220 BC). Invention

Signpost on the volcano route, Ruta de los Volcanes, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, PublicGround

The old lighthouse of Howth, Howth Head peninsula, Leinster, Ireland

White matter fibres, DTI scan
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scan of the brain, showing the bundles of white matter nerve fibres

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972958 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Front cover of 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (litho)
3084442 Front cover of 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972960 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)
3084443 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Table Mountain in winter. Heather Meadows, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, North Cascades, Washington State

Landscape with the Table Mountain, seen from Sint-Janskerkhof near Laren, c.1795. Creator: Jacob Cats
Landscape with the Table Mountain, seen from Sint-Janskerkhof near Laren, c.1795. In the 17th century, a stone orientation table was installed on the Tafelberg, a man-made hill

View of Table Mountain at Blaricum, with Craayloos Bosch on the left, c.1795. Creator: Jacob Cats
View of Table Mountain at Blaricum, with Craayloos Bosch on the left, c.1795. In the 17th century, a stone orientation table was installed on the Tafelberg, a man-made hill

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

bird perched on a One Way traffic sign

Earth Path Indicator, Mercury 4, 1961. Creator: Honeywell
The Mercury space capsule carried this device, designed by the Honeywell Corporation, which allowed the astronaut to see his orbital track and heading

Lighthouse at Port Ellen on the headland Carraig Fhada, Isle of Islay, Inner Hebrides
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Soft, furry bunny grooming its paw

Poster, Newsmap, SW Fighting Bases
Poster, Newsmap, Monday 13 July 1942, showing Southwest Fighting Bases Date: 1942

Antique county map of Somerset, England
nobody, map, antique, vintage, archival, document, historical, cartography, somerset, england, county, district, words, text, cartouches, title, geography, key, legend, scale, latitude, longitude

Antique map of the Western Isles off Scotland
antique, archival, border, cartography, coordinates, document, geography, historical, island, key, latitude, legend, longitude, map, nobody, orientation, outer hebrides, scale, scotland, uk

Antique map of the western isles
antique, archipelago, archival, azores, border, cartography, coordinates, document, geography, historical, islands, key, latitude, legend, longitude, map, nobody, orientation, scale, text, vintage

Antique map of Buteshire county in Scotland
antique, archival, border, buteshire, cartography, continent, coordinates, county, district, document, geography, historical, islands, key, legend, map, nobody, ocean, orientation, scale, scotland

Fra Mauro map, 1460 (map)
529889 Fra Mauro map, 1460 (map) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info.: The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography

Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)
2972989 Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
2972977 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding c.1890-1900 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)
2972964 Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Fan, 1890-1950 (wood & cotton)
2972925 Fan, 1890-1950 (wood & cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Fan, reverse, c. 1890-c. 1950 (cotton)
2972924 Fan, reverse, c.1890-c.1950 (cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Plant stand, c. 1880-1910 (wire)
2972923 Plant stand, c.1880-1910 (wire) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Pages from Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas, c
2972922 Pages from Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas, c.1825 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut
3084509 Work box, c.1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut, lined with paper and manila paper, with pressed metal attachments) by English School

Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc
3084508 Tea caddy, c.1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc and velvet lined compartments and containing a cut glass bowl) by English School

Pole screen, c. 1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework)
3084503 Pole screen, c.1740 (mahogany, softwood & needlework) by English School, (18th century); 104x63.5x51 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084484 Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 5.1x8.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea bowl made from porcelain)

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Toy building bricks, 1860-1900 (wooden blocks covered with transfer printed paper)
3084419 Toy building bricks, 1860-1900 (wooden blocks covered with transfer printed paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)
3084417 Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 46.5x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Ink stand (metal)
3084415 Ink stand (metal) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Sugar tongs, 1730-39 (silver)
3084390 Sugar tongs, 1730-39 (silver) by Drake, Joseph (fl.1730-39); 11.7x4.8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A pair of scissor-action tongs)

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"Exploring the Many Facets of Orientation: From Maps to Toilets and Everything in Between" a fascinating concept that encompasses various aspects of our lives and can be seen in historical maps like the Fra Mauro map (1460), which defied convention by orienting south at the top, challenging traditional cartographic norms. But orientation goes beyond just geographical representations. In Tamil Nadu, India, for example, one might find themselves marveling at the intricate Indic scripts that guide visitors on their way to toilets. Meanwhile, in Azores, Portugal, a majestic lighthouse stands tall as a beacon amidst the vast ocean. Sometimes even playful symbols aid us in finding our way. At Oktoberfest in Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany, an amusing Archer Cupid points revelers towards restrooms with his bow and arrow. Similarly quirky signposts can be found worldwide - from Quin County Clare in Ireland to Chania's picturesque lighthouse harbor in Crete. The significance extends far back into history as well. The Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) saw remarkable inventions including compasses that revolutionized navigation and helped people find their bearings across China's vast landscapes. Nature itself provides guidance too; volcanic routes on La Palma Island within Spain's Canary Islands are marked by informative signposts leading adventurous hikers through breathtaking terrain. Not all they are physical though; medical advancements have allowed us to explore internal structures such as white matter fibers through DTI scans. These scientific breakthroughs help researchers understand how our brains navigate information pathways. Even cultural artifacts play a role - Howth Head peninsula's old lighthouse acts as both a navigational aid and a symbol of heritage along Ireland's stunning coastline. And let’s not forget about Newsmap posters or antique county maps like Somerset England’s – they provide visual cues for understanding complex information or historical contexts respectively. Intricate and diverse, orientation touches every aspect of our lives.