Permanent Collection (page 3)

Home Perm 1920S
A young woman gives herself a home perm in front of her bedroom dressing table, using some rather dangerous looking electric apparatus - lets hope its earthed! Date: late 1920s

Source Size = 2638 x 1960
Capt. Grants Permanent Cooking Kitchen at the Camp, Aldershott

Pennsylvania: Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society in the Permanent Exhibition Building, Philadelphia

New York: the Method by which the Egyptian Obelisk was Set in its Permanent Position in Central Park, January 22Nd

CAPTAIN SMITH, FROM THE PORTRAIT IN HIS VIRGINIA, He was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played an important part in the establishment of the first permanent

The Trocadero
circa 1912: The Palais de Trocadero, on the right bank of the River Seine, Paris, built as for the 1867 Paris exposition it remained a permanent structure until 1936, when it was demolished

The Central Plaza Hotel - Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
The Central Plaza Hotel - Central Avenue at Lake Street, Chicago 44, Illinois. Offering " transient or permanent rooms and Apartments". Date: circa late 1940s

Wildlife photographic hide used for viewing bears, near Yagodina Village Bulgaria

Laying sleepers and rails (permanent way) on the Transvaal Railway, Africa. Illustration published Paris 1893

Satellite image of Iceland on 28 January 2004 showing it covered in a blanket of snow and ice which is obscuring the permanent glaciers and icecaps that exist year-round. Credit NASA. Science Winter

CAPTAIN SMITH, FROM THE PORTRAIT IN HIS VIRGINIA, He was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played an important part in the establishment of the first permanent

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9851
Magnetic field, artwork

Faradays magnetic spark
Spark generator. A magnetic spark generator made in 1832 by British scientist Michael Faraday (1791-1867). It consists of an insulated copper coil wound around a bobbin

Papyrus swamps & channel. Okavango Delta, BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Papyrus swamps & channels. Okavango Delta, BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Papyrus swamps & channels with termite islands starting the process of land reclamation from the swamps. Okavango Delta, BOTSWANA. Southern Africa

Silhouette of a wartime love scene
The temporary occupation by Mars has developed into permanent annexation by Cupid -- silhouette of a wartime love scene, showing Cupid sitting on top of a sentry box

Paris Grand Palais
An important exhibition hall, with a permanent collection. Date: circa 1904

Girls in Turkish Bath
Three young women with Marcel Wave hairstyles, relaxing together in an indoor Turkish bath. Date: 1930s

Paris Quais
A fair number of the pictures in our files were purchased from the bouquinistes whose stalls form a permanent book and print market lining the quais of Paris. Date: 1930s

Permanent Wave
A PERMANENT WAVE by EUGENE comprises more than the actual process of waving the hair... Date: 1924

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, England, is a French style chateau, housing a permanent collection of art, furniture and ceramics. Date: opened 1892

Underwater Laboratory
Physicist Brian Ray, testing the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere in Sealab II, Britains first permanent underwater laboratory, 30 feet beneath the waves off Plymouth Date: 1960s

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) flowering, growing in permanent set-a-aside, in late evening sunshine, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Frost covered permanent set-a-side at edge of cultivated arable field at sunrise, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Frost covered headland strip between permanent set-a-side and cultivated arable field at sunrise, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Permanent set-a-side and cultivated arable field in mist at dawn, Bacton, Suffolk, England, september

Long grass growing in permanent set-a-side beside hedgerow, in late evening sunshine, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Headland strip between permanent set-a-side and cultivated arable field in mist at dawn, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Teeth and gums. Computer artwork of healthy teeth and gums. Adults have 32 permanent teeth

Fusion research, levitated diopole device
Nuclear fusion research. Levitated dipole experiment (LDX) device (cryostat) being constructed at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Columbia University, USA

Artificial heart, artwork
Artificial heart. Artwork of a man with a permanently implanted device that has replaced his damaged or diseased heart. This is powered by both external (grey box)

Mechanical heart pump, artwork
Mechanical heart pump. Artwork of a man with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD, silver). It is controlled by an external device, carried in the grey bag with the LVADs battery

Childs skull
Human skull. Coloured X-ray of a childs healthy skull. The rounded cranium (upper centre) houses and protects the brain. The eye sockets (orbits) and nasal cavity (centre) are also seen

Fusion research, Dr. Darren Garnier
MODEL RELEASED. Darren Garnier (born 1968), American physicist. Dr Garnier is holding a magnetic levitator, which uses an electromagnet (upper centre) to keep a permanent magnet (centre) suspended

Electrolysis hair removal, artwork
Electrolysis. Artwork of a section through skin showing the removal of hair with electrolysis. This is a permanent method of hair removal

General Mobilization Army Reserve
Royal proclaimation from George V, calling up reserve soldiers to permanent service

Bus request stop / W H Robinson
The permanent signaling umbrella fitted to bus stops, for when one finds ones self without suitable equipment for waving or when the signaling arm is heavily occupied with shopping

Panama Canal
Location for permanent docks at Balboa, Panama Canal

Love Locks on display in Odessa, Ukraine
A display of Love Locks on some railings in Odessa, Ukraine. Lovers attach padlocks to the railings, throw away the key, and believe that this will make their love last for ever

The Wave Hairstyle, 1926
A permanently waved hairstyle by Feminix salon, Piccadilly, London, 1926. Shingled or bobbed hair became universally popular during the 1920 s, a reflection of womens new-found freedom

Advert / Eugene Hairwave
Eugene permanent wave for hair

Advert / Marcel Hairwave
The Magical Marcel Method of permanent hair waving

Daguerres Discovery
Daguerres discovery of an effective permanent photographic process, is announced by Arago to the Academy of Sciences in Paris. Date: 10 August 1839

Jack Haugh Irish Beggar
Jack Haugh also known as Mill Cushin was an Irish Beggar and character in Dublin. Blind in one eye & with a bottle nose & permanent grin he daily tried the generosity of Dubliners

Louis-Philippe England
Louis-Philippe arrives at Portsmouth for a visit to Victoria : four years from now, his next trip to England will be a more permanent one

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"Capturing the Essence of Permanence: From O'Connell Street to Paris Quais" Discovering the essence of permanence takes us on a captivating journey through various corners of the world. Starting in Limerick City, Republic of Ireland, we find ourselves strolling along O'Connell Street, where history and modernity intertwine seamlessly. Continuing our exploration, we venture to Paris Quais, where Bouquinistes enchant us with their vast collection of books and prints. These guardians of literature remind us that knowledge is timeless and everlasting. Transporting ourselves back in time to Manningtree, Essex in May 1948, we witness dedicated workers patrolling the permanent way. Their commitment ensures safe travels for all who pass by this vital railway connection. Intriguingly stepping into 1928's innovation scene, we encounter a Permanent Hair-Waving machine. This invention revolutionized hairdressing techniques and left an indelible mark on beauty standards throughout history. Crossing over a charming footbridge at Saltford circa 1900 evokes feelings of nostalgia as we imagine countless footsteps that have graced its path over the years. It stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and architectural marvels. Amidst bustling Oxford Street emerges a Sandwich Board Man proudly displaying his message – an ephemeral advertisement contrasting against the notion of permanence surrounding him. A sepia-toned portrait from c. 1905 introduces us to a tattooed woman whose body art tells stories etched forever onto her skin—a symbolization of personal narratives preserved through ink. However, not all permanent markings are intentional or desired; sometimes even drunk tattooists can get carried away. A humorous reminder that some things are better left temporary rather than permanently etched upon our bodies. Gwendoline Dyer hair salon invites clients into its realm where transformations become lasting works of art—hairdos crafted with precision and creativity stand as testaments to the stylist's skill and clients' desire for a lasting impression.