Specimens Collection

British Moths
A poster of moth specimens selected for The Boys Own Paper by Watkins and Doncaster, naturalists

Pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127
Pressed seaweed specimens collected by women living in Jersey during the 1850s and 1860s

British Beetles
A poster of beetle specimens selected for The Boys Own Paper by Watkins and Doncaster, naturalists

Sea green swallowtail butterfly
Sea green swallowtail (Papilio lorquinianus) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Borneo, Java, Sumatra and in the Philippines

Picture No. 11091681
Galena and Sphalerite the main ore minerals of lead and zinc respectively Date:

Owen Jones Renaiss 78
Ornaments copied from specimens of Hispano-Arabic, French and Italian earthenware, from Italian towns of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries

Painted lady butterfly C016 / 2299
Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Peridot. The specimens at top right and middle right are polished and the specimens at left are in their natural state. Peridot is a variety of the mineral olivine (magnesium iron silicate)

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Museum
A view of the medical museum at St Bartholomews Hospital in the City of London. The room is packed with shelves and display cases containing medical specimens, most of them in glass jars

Specimens of type, Leadenhall Press, London
Specimens of type from The Leadenhall Press, Ltd, 50 Leadenhall Street, London EC. circa 1900

Picture No. 11050139
Coquina St. Augustine, Florida, USA Date:

Ancient Scripts - 2
Specimens of HIEROGLYPHS, DEMOTIC GREEK, PALMYRAN, HIERATIC (Egyptian priests), COPTIC and CYPRIOT scripts 2 of 2

Samarium

The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018194 The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado)

THE NAUTICAL ADVENTURES OF A CAT: 1. We Found Him on Board a Derelict in Mid-Ocean. 2. Somehow He Managed to Get Round an Ancient Officer, who was also a Bit of a Naturalist. 3

Picture No. 11050115
Purpurite Maine, USA Date:

Specimens of evolution at a grand dinner
The survival of the fittest -- specimens of evolution take part in a grand dinner. The handsome and the clever walk arm in arm, watched by many servants

The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Visitors inspecting horns, skins, and stuffed animals from South Africa. Note model of covered wagon

Cartoon, Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (to be improved in 1851). A satire on the forthcoming Great Exhibition, under the leadership of Prince Albert

The Blue Butterflies
A still life painting of a couple of vases of flowers, one containing a wide mixture of coloured specimens, while the other comprises mainly of red poppies

Specimens of the different styles and sizes of type in general use
6317636 Specimens of the different styles and sizes of type in general use. by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Specimens of the different styles and sizes of type in general use)

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746699 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746700 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Coronation Pottery, Scenes at Messers Doultons Works (litho)
1629640 Coronation Pottery, Scenes at Messers Doultons Works (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Pottery, Scenes at Messers Doultons Works)

The System of Conscription in France (engraving)
1059234 The System of Conscription in France (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The System of Conscription in France)

Specimens of Ancient Writing on Sticks, Ezekiel XXXVII, 19, 20 (engraving)
5218699 Specimens of Ancient Writing on Sticks, Ezekiel XXXVII, 19, 20 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Ancient Writing on Sticks)

Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho)
3643619 Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho)
3643617 Plate from The Young Beetle-Collectors Handbook (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wood, specimens which will aid the amateur in making a suitable choice (colour photo)
3623842 Wood, specimens which will aid the amateur in making a suitable choice (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood)

Perspective (interior) view of Sir Ashton Levers Museum (Leicester Square
3744533 Perspective (interior) view of Sir Ashton Levers Museum (Leicester Square, London) March 30, 1785 (w/c on paper) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); 34.5x39 cm; Mitchell Library

Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo)
5993330 Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Chocolate Painting)

Specimens of Modelling in Sugar (photo)
5993335 Specimens of Modelling in Sugar (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Modelling in Sugar)

An Artists Notes on Board the "Indus"Emigrant Ship (engraving)
1057896 An Artists Notes on Board the " Indus" Emigrant Ship (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Specimens from Mr Booths Museum of British Birds, Brighton (engraving)
1053826 Specimens from Mr Booths Museum of British Birds, Brighton (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sediment of water from the River Seine at Port a l Anglais (litho)
KDC384139 Sediment of water from the River Seine at Port a l Anglais (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Nautical Adventures of a Cat (engraving)
1043964 The Nautical Adventures of a Cat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nautical Adventures of a Cat)

Society of Arts, Select Specimens of British Decorative Art (engraving)
1095778 Society of Arts, Select Specimens of British Decorative Art (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Society of Arts)

Specimens of Engraved Glass by Messrs Dobson and Pearce, London (chromolitho)
958203 Specimens of Engraved Glass by Messrs Dobson and Pearce, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Specimens of the Revived Art of Venetian Glass-Blowing (engraving)
1103716 Specimens of the Revived Art of Venetian Glass-Blowing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of the Revived Art of Venetian Glass-Blowing)

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"Exploring Nature's Treasures: A Glimpse into the World of Specimens" Step into a world teeming with wonders as we delve into the realm of specimens. From the vibrant British Moths to the ethereal Sea Green Swallowtail Butterfly, this collection is a testament to nature's artistry. Immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of Pressed Seaweed Specimens C016 / 6127 and Picture No. 11091681, capturing intricate details that transport you to coastal shores. Marvel at the Painted Lady Butterfly C016 / 2299, its wings adorned with captivating patterns that inspire awe. Venture further and discover an array of British Beetles, each showcasing their unique colors and shapes. Owen Jones Renaiss 78 adds a touch of historical elegance to this enthralling display. Peridot gemstones glisten like drops of sunlight amidst St Bartholomews Hospital in London - The Museum. Here, history intertwines with natural marvels as we witness The Last Stand Of The Northamptons At Saran Sar, Nov 9. 18—a poignant reminder of sacrifice and bravery etched forever. Journey across continents through The Mineral Palace at Pueblo, Colorado (b/w photo), where minerals take center stage in a mesmerizing symphony of hues and textures (Picture No. 11050139). In these specimens lies an invitation to explore our planet's diversity—each one telling its own story within this vast tapestry called life. Let us celebrate nature's grandeur through these captured moments frozen in time for generations to come.