Sockets Collection

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

WWI - Battle of Champagne - Spent shell casings
WWI - Spent shell cases from just one battery after the first day of the Battle of Champagne (25th-30th September 1915) Date: 1915

Human skull
Skull. Computer artwork of a healthy human skull seen from the front. The bones of the cranium (upper centre) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Skull anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of various views of the human skull. The frontal view (upper left) shows the teeth, nose and eye spaces

Skull. Computer artwork of an oblique view of a human skull. The bones of the cranium are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Nose and sinuses, CT scan
Nose anatomy and sinuses. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a frontal view through the nose of a 31 year old woman

Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (colour litho)
5992068 Illustration for The Cloister and The Hearth by Charles Reade (colour litho) by Shaw, Byam (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Reyrolle electric plug & sockets 1929
Safe to handle, domestic electrical apparatus, protected plug and sockets, made with British standard. Date: 1929

Skull In Desert

Chimpanzee skull, brain dome, eye sockets, deep flange, protruding jaw with large canines, side view

Computer processing unit socket

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

CM12 0749 Socket to me
Socket to me, Race Retro 2016, tools, sockets, mechanical, workshop tools, assortment

Plugs

Human skull C018 / 8590
Human skull

Skull warning, conceptual image C018 / 8589
Skull warning. Conceptual image of a human skull lit up with a red laser pointer

Human facial muscles, artwork
Human facial muscles. Artwork of the facial and other muscles of a human head and neck, seen from an oblique frontal angle

Velvet skull, anatomical model
Velvet skull. Velvet-covered anatomical model of a human skull

Paranthropus aethiopicus (KNM-WT 17000) C015 / 6932
Paranthropus aethiopicus skull (KNM-WT 17000). This extinct species, a very early part of the human evolutionary tree, is also known as Australopithecus aethiopicus

Homo rudolfensis skull (KNM-ER 1470) C015 / 6930
Homo rudolfensis skull (KNM-ER 1470). This fossil specimen dates from around 1.9 million years ago, and was discovered in 1972 in Koobi Fora, on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana, Kenya

Homo heidelbergensis skull, Broken Hill 1 C015 / 6924
Homo heidelbergensis skull. This is the Broken Hill 1 (Kabwe 1) fossil skull, originally classified as Homo rhodesiensis (Rhodesian Man)

Fire safety at bedtime -- a staged photograph for a Safe at Night fire prevention scheme, 28 February 1969. A young man removes a television plug from the socket

Skull. Computer artwork of a human skull. The bones of the cranium (top) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain

Human skull, computer artwork
Skull, computer artwork. The bones of the cranium (top) are fused together to form a solid structure that encloses and protects the brain. At bottom are the teeth, set in the jaw

Skull, CT scan
Human skull, coloured computed tomography (CT) scan. At top is the rounded cranium which houses the brain. The orbits (eye sockets) and nasal cavity (white) are seen

Disarticulated skull, computer artwork
Skull. Computer artwork of a view of a disarticulated human skull. An adult skull is normally made up of 22 bones and can be subdivided into two parts: the cranium and the mandible (lower jaw bone)

Skull, computer artwork
Skull. Computer artwork of an opaque view of a human skull. An adult skull is normally made up of 22 bones and can be subdivided into two parts: the cranium and the mandible (lower jaw bone)

Techniques for making fire, artwork
Techniques for making fire. Artwork showing three prehistoric ways of making fire. All three use friction to create heat. When an ember is formed it is used to light dry tinder that is used to start

Skull and eyeballs, artwork
Skull and eyeballs. Computer artwork of part of the skull, showing the eyeballs embedded in the eye sockets

Skull and brain anatomy, artwork. The brain and its different regions (coloured areas) are inside the cranial cavity. At left, the facial bones form the front of the skull

Extension lead, thermogram. This piece of equipment expands the number of sockets available to 3-pin electrical plugs. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object

APEs SKULL / 1849
Skull of an ape

Hose and Ladder Carriage
Hose and ladder carriages by Merryweathers. Each ladder was provided with sockets so that they could all be fitted together to form one long fire-escape

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"Sockets: Unveiling the Mysteries of Skull Anatomy through Art and History" Delving into the intricate world of skull anatomy, Leonardo da Vinci's sketches reveal the mesmerizing complexity of sockets. From the Battle of Champagne in WWI to spent shell casings scattered on the ground, sockets bear witness to human history's darkest moments. The human skull, with its enigmatic sockets, serves as a timeless symbol of mortality and introspection. Exploring nose and sinuses through CT scans uncovers how these delicate structures connect within our skull's sockets. Charles Reade's vivid illustration for "The Cloister and The Hearth" transports us back in time, showcasing a captivating depiction of socketed skulls. Hatnefer's funerary mask from ancient Egypt reminds us that even centuries ago, gold adorned sockets held significance in honoring the departed. In 1929, an advertisement for Reyrolle electric plug & sockets hints at how technology has seamlessly integrated into our lives while relying on these essential connections. A page from "The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium" (1892) showcases color lithographs depicting various architectural designs incorporating socketed elements. As we gaze upon a desolate desert landscape with a solitary skull amidst sand dunes, we ponder the mysteries concealed within those empty eye sockets. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected through their presence in art and history alike, these glimpses into different aspects surrounding "sockets" offer an intriguing perspective on this anatomical feature that holds both scientific fascination and symbolic depth throughout time.