System Collection (page 61)

Brain tumour, 3-D MRI scan
Brain tumour. Coloured three-dimensional model of a male head, made up from numerous magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans

Thermodynamics, conceptual artwork. Thermodynamics is the study of the macroscopic properties of a system (such as heat and pressure)

Bacteria infecting macrophage cells, SEM
Bacteria infecting macrophage cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Bacillus anthracis bacteria (purple) infecting macrophage white blood cells

Uprooted Scots pine tree
Uprooted Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) tree. Stones are embedded in its roots. Photograped in Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, in November

Root systems of various different plants. Ivy (Hedera helix), at bottom, can be seen with roots coming from the nodes of the trailing stem (adventitious roots)

Nasturtium leaf, SEM
Nasturtium leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a nasturtium leaf (Tropaeolum sp.). Numerous hairs (trichomes) cover the surface

Cyclamen plant (Cyclamen sp.) removed from its pot

Plant roots. Section through the soil beneath monocotyledon plants to show their roots. Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil

Resonance experiment. Bartons pendulums, used to demonstrate coupling and resonance. At far left is a heavy pendulum, called the driver pendulum

Tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum). Aerial parts and root system of a young tomato plant

Paramount Hotel Grill, New York
The interior of the Paramount Hotel Grill just west of Broadway at 46th Street, New York. The Worlds most luxurious restaurant located in the heart of the theatrical

Welder welding
Atlantic Blaugas Co. Man welding, using Blaugas system as fuel

Trial Room
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Trial Room. Empty trial room at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 42 West 44th Street

Band and parade at Mettray Colony, France
A band and parade of inmates at the agricultural colony for delinquent boys at Mettray, near Tours, France. In the 1840s, the colony pioneered the cottage homes system where boys lived in small

Hammocks in dormitory, Mettray Colony, France
View of a dormitory at the agricultural colony for delinquent boys at Mettray, near Tours, France, with a few boys asleep in their hammocks

General view of Mettray Colony, France
General view of the church and houses at the agricultural colony for delinquent boys at Mettray, near Tours, France. In the 1840s

Boys breaking stones in quarry, Mettray Colony, France
Boys at work breaking stones in a quarry at the agricultural colony for delinquent boys at Mettray, near Tours, France. In the 1840s

Blondin tower, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of a Blondin tower at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. This is part of the high wire carriage system used to move the slate around

Blondin winder, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A Blondin winder at work, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales. The Blondin is a high wire carriage system used to move the slate up or across

Police radio operator

Blondin system, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
View of the Blondin high wire and truck at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

Two-relay lodging house, East End of London
A group of men stand outside a lodging house in the East End of London. This establishment employed the two-relay system where each bed was shared between two people

Boys Perform Gymnastics at Mettray, France
Gymnastic exercises being performed by inmates of the agricultural colony for delinquent boys at Mettray, near Tours, France

1834 Poor Law Amendment Act
The opening section of the 1834 parliamentary Poor Law Amendment Act which formed the basis of what became known as the New Poor Law

Transportation Center, New York City, America opposite City Hall Park

Menu from Halifax Union Board of Guardians dinner
The cover of the commemorative menu at the Halifax Union Board of Guardians final dinner. The abolition of all the countrys Boards of Guardians after April 1930 marked the end of the workhouse system

Satire on the plea for a labourers vote
Excellent political satire on the plea for a labourers vote, as both a Tory and a Liberal Politician get down on their knees to beg for the vote of the common working man

Schloss Hellbrunn, Austria
Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn) - an early Baroque villa of palatial size, near Morzg, a southern district of the city of Salzburg, Austria

Television equipment
The television system developed by the (John Logie) Baird Television Co Ltd, which, along with the Marconi-E.M.I. Television Company system, was tested by the B.B.C

Moving hay on a pulley system - Hardanger, Western Norway
West Norway - Hardanger. Moving a large bundle of hay up and down a steep slope on an elaborate and rather remarkable string and pulley system

Canal lock system at Borenshult, Sweden
A steamboat Motelastrom moored up close to the entrance to the canal lock system at Borenshult, Sweden

The Main Post Office, Istanbul. There are different counters for local/ interior post and for International post. A clock above the counter unusually shows the time in two different time zones

Removing Rock from a Tunnel
Three construction workers use pneumatic drills to remove rock from around a large pipe in an underground tunnel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A Trainee Signalman
A trainee signalman operates the junctions on a model railway as part of his training. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Two technicians check a computer printout
Two bespectacled computer technicians, both wearing suits, view a readout from the terminal of an IBM computer system. A promotional photograph taken for the company

Factory technician at the control desk
A factory technician sits at the control desk for a variety of electronic systems in use at a factory. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Clearing Bristol Sewers
Three workers use spades and a pneumatic drill to clear/expand the tunnel space in Bristols underground sewerage system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Monarch 120 Call Connect System
A secretary or receptionist uses a new electronic post office telecommunications device/switchboard unit. A promotional photograph for the Monarch 120 Call Connect System

Railway Station - Baku, Azerbaijan
The magnificent Railway Station at Baku, Azerbaijan, likely to have been financed by the success of the local hydrocarbon industries

Hinterbruhl, Austria
Hinterbruhl - a town in the district of Modling in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is home to the Seegrotte, a system of caves including Europes largest underground lake

The Reis Telephone system
The Reis Telephone System (developed by Johann Philipp Reis, 1834 - 1874), demonstrated to the Physical Society in Frankfurt in 1861. Reis speaker worked by magnetostriction

Assembling the wiring for a complex machine
An engineer inserts a thin wire into a section of the assemblage for a Kimball machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Manchester Ship Canal - Railway and warehouses
Manchester Ship Canal - Railway line and mulit-storey warehouses. The trade coming through the Ship Canal (often originating from Ireland)

The Royal Baths - Harrogate, Yorkshire (2 / 2)
The Royal Baths - Harrogate, Yorkshire (2/2). Massage Douche (Shower) Room - Aix System (from Aix-en-Provence, France)

The Royal Baths - Harrogate, Yorkshire (1 / 2)
The Royal Baths - Harrogate, Yorkshire (1/2) - The Hot Air treatment (Greville System). A remarkable collection of health paraphenalia!

Lucknow Railway Station, India
Lucknow Railway Station, a new building in an Indian architectural style, opened by the governor of the United provinces in 1926-the centre of the railway system of Oudh

Accomplishments on the Mail Order System
A promising young studend of the Correspondence College for Skating taking the first course. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system
Two Egyptian men operate a Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system - the pivot arm lifts a bucket which raises water onto a higher field level

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Unlocking the intricate web of our body's system: from Chakras to Nervous System, each element plays a vital role. Just like Mendeleyev's periodic table in 1869 revealed the hidden patterns of elements, our bodies too have their own map - like the Isle of Wight - guiding us towards balance and harmony. The delicate Cerebellum tissue, as seen through a light micrograph, showcases its remarkable complexity. In Heath Robinson's Drawing Room, we witness how even the most elaborate they can be beautifully designed. And just as Saturn shines in its natural colors captured by Cassini, our minds are illuminated by Phrenology's insights into human behavior. Writing and shorthand techniques like Pitman remind us that communication is an essential part of any functioning system. As we step into The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium becomes a testament to collective experiences that bring people together within societal structures. The Synapse nerve junction acts as a bridge between thoughts and actions; it symbolizes connections that shape who we are. Like Solar prominences dancing across space, energy flows through our being with every beat of life. And finally, the Standard periodic table reminds us that diversity exists not only within elements but also within ourselves – embracing all types and forms. Our system is vast and interconnected; let us marvel at its wonders while striving for equilibrium.