Tapered Collection

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Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1A undergoing an engine change
Royal Air Force - A Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1A of No.3 Squadron undergoing an engine change in the field, under the cover of an inflatable hide, during Exercise Heath Fir in Germany

Stomacher, c. 1700-30 (silk & metal)
3061953 Stomacher, c.1700-30 (silk & metal) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Jar with Tubular Handles, Peonies, Endless Knot, Pendant Balls, and Pendant Lozenges, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Dress, c. 1936

Doll, c. 1936. Creator: Grace Halpin
Doll, c. 1936

Tapered pendant, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tapered pendant, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Queen Anne coffee-pot, 1709 (silver)
1268047 Queen Anne coffee-pot, 1709 (silver) by Bayley, Richard (fl.1709); height: 24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapering cylindrical and on moulded rim foot, with hinged domed cover)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865168 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Marquetry Games Table (fruitwood)
692769 Marquetry Games Table (fruitwood) by Italian School, (19th century); 75.5x76x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Page 156. Amaranthus Blitum, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670520 Page 156. Amaranthus Blitum, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
2967364 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving)
2963354 Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving)
2963353 First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Conical spoon auger or reamer, 16th or 17th century (ash, steel & iron)
701072 Conical spoon auger or reamer, 16th or 17th century (ash, steel & iron) by French School; length: 59.7 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865121 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865069 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865091 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

GE Building and The Maiden, one of the Mankind Figures, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan
USA, New York City, Manhattan, GE Building and The Maiden, one of the Mankind Figures, Rockefeller Center

1150 Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore
The Empire State Building, 5th Avenue and 34th Street, New York, USA

Timken tapered roller bearing axleboxes - train
A recent innovation by British Timken Ltd - a tapered-roller-bearing wagon bearing unit for freight stock made suitable for high speed and replacing the old plain-bearing axlebox

India - The Kutab - Near View of Tower, Delhi
Black and white. Ornately decorated tapered tower above trees.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 7 and 35. Date: circa 1890s

Suffragette W. S. P. U Group Marshall Sash
A sash produced for the Womens Social and Political Union, made in green moire or watered silk fabric. It has Group Marshal in silver letters and a metallic silver tassel at one end

Drawings Prints, Print, Samson, holding, jaw, bone, ass, head, standing, next, Philistines
Drawings and Prints, Print, Samson holding the jaw bone of an ass over his head and standing next to the Philistines he has just killed, more dead bodies in the background

20S Fashion / Jean Lanvin
Mlle Jane Renouard in a Jean Lanvin dress: bateau or boat neckline, sleeves with bell shaped tapered cuffs, godet style drapery, sequined sash, a cloche hat & court shoes. Date: late 1920s

Gloeotrichia cyanobacteria. Differential interference contrast micrograph of filamentous colonies of Gloeotrichia sp. cyanobacteria (formally known as blue-green algae)

Two fashionable coats, 1899
Illustration of a three quarter length coat of black cloth lined with white satin (on left). The coat was decorated with large white pearl buttons

Beach Wear Late 1930S
BEACH WEAR: two-piece costume for wearing over a swimsuit composed of high-waisted trousers hung from braces & tapered at the ankle with a draw-string & a bolero

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"Tapered: A Journey through Time and Design" Step into the world of tapering, where elegance meets functionality. From Tab Xiii to Album IV, this captivating concept takes various forms across different eras and mediums. Witness the precision of a Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1A undergoing an engine change, its tapered design ensuring optimal aerodynamics for high-performance flight. Marvel at the Stomacher from c. 1700-30, crafted with silk and metal in a tapered silhouette that accentuates the wearer's figure. Explore the engineering marvels of Timken tapered roller bearing axleboxes on trains, revolutionizing transportation with their efficiency and durability. Admire the Jar with Tubular Handles adorned with Peonies, Endless Knots, Pendant Balls, and Pendant Lozenges - a testament to ancient craftsmanship blending artistry and symmetry. Discover fashion's allure as you delve into a dress from 1936 by Erwin Schwabe; its tailored lines gracefully tapering towards the waistline exude timeless sophistication. Delight in Grace Halpin's doll from the same era - its delicate limbs gently tapering to create an enchanting form. Travel back further in time to Late Neolithic period ca. 3300-2250 BCE when a mysterious unknown creator fashioned a mesmerizing tapered pendant. Its smooth curves evoke intrigue about ancient symbolism lost over centuries. Appreciate exquisite craftsmanship in every detail as you behold Queen Anne coffee-pot from 1709 made of shimmering silver; its elegant spout tapers delicately for pouring perfection. Feel history come alive through an iron sword dating back to late second or very early third century - its blade expertly honed to taper towards lethal precision. Immerse yourself in beauty combined with practicality as you encounter Marquetry Games Table made of fruitwood; each leg elegantly tapers downwards while showcasing intricate woodwork patterns.