Usage Collection

Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)
Double folio, parchment, from Justinian's Digesta. Main body text in black ink written in two columns with contemporary marginal and interlineal gloss

The Lighter Side Poster
A Poster featuring in a magazine called The Lighter Side featuring four birds, of simple but effective design, with a bold usage of three colours, red, black and yellow. Date: circa 1926

Boite-Catalogue, nouveau systeme en usage a la Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve (engraving)
3644805 Boite-Catalogue, nouveau systeme en usage a la Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boite-Catalogue)

Kola Dancers. India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Kola tribal dancers, Munda-speaking peoples, NE India

The Peak of Perfection, British Electricity 1948
The Peak of Perfection. The Switch Family Robinson. Advert for British Electricity in 1948 suggesting ways people can reduce their electricity usage, including turning off the electric fire

Boite a glace en usage dans l Inde (engraving)
3645664 Boite a glace en usage dans l Inde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boite a glace en usage dans l Inde)

Chalumeau a gaz en usage dans les grands ateliers (engraving)
3645173 Chalumeau a gaz en usage dans les grands ateliers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chalumeau a gaz en usage dans les grands ateliers)

Jaume Marquilles gives his book to the Counselors of Barcelona in the presence of King Alfons IV the Magnanimous (1416-1458), miniature in the Comentaris als Usatges de Catalunya

Jaume Marquilles delivers his book to the Consellers of Barcelona in the presence of King Alphonso IV the Magnanimous (1416-1458)

WW1 poster, Food, don t waste it
Poster, Food... don t waste it, US Food Administration. circa 1918

Napoleonic era idolator and sorcerer from Kamchatka
Illustration from Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons La Russie: ou, moeurs, usage et costumes des habitans de toutes les provinces de cet empire- a work on the cosumes

Napleonic era Russian sorcerers with bone clubs
Illustration from Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons La Russie: ou, moeurs, usage et costumes des habitans de toutes les provinces de cet empire- a work on the cosumes

Moldavian Prince and Princess in traditional costume
Illustration from Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons La Russie: ou, moeurs, usage et costumes des habitans de toutes les provinces de cet empire- a work on the cosumes

Farming pre-war in 1944 - layout of fields and crops (2 / 2)
Abbey Farm - 1944. The standard farm layout during WW2 in Britain (from 1944) showing the layout of fields and crops, Arable balanced with Grass

Farming pre-war in 1939 - layout of fields and crops (1 / 2)
Abbey Farm - 1939. The standard farm layout pre-WW2 in Britain (from 1939) showing the layout of fields and crops, predominantly old pasture

Nogais and Tartar musicians Napoleonic era Russia
Illustration from Jean Baptiste Joseph Bretons La Russie: ou, moeurs, usage et costumes des habitans de toutes les provinces de cet empire- a work on the cosumes

Schoolboy having knowledge beaten into him with the birch, a scene familiar to schoolboys in Europe and Britain. Illustration for February from Les petites Heures a l usage de Chartres, 1526. Woodcut

Light bulbs C018 / 1417
Light bulbs

Energy usage C018 / 1716
Energy usage

Lycra advert, 1966 C018 / 0603
Lycra advert. 1966 advertisement for a bra with straps and panels elasticated with lycra. This advert was produced by the US company DuPont

Light bulbs in stormy sky C018 / 1191
Light bulbs in stormy sky, composite image

Internet traffic, conceptual artwork C014 / 0671
Internet traffic, conceptual computer artwork

Brain activity, conceptual artwork C013 / 9963
Brain activity, conceptual computer artwork

Harnessing brain power, artwork C013 / 9965
Harnessing brain power, conceptual computer artwork

Brain activity, conceptual artwork C013 / 9964
Brain activity, conceptual computer artwork

Brain activity, conceptual artwork C013 / 9962
Brain activity, conceptual computer artwork

Mobile phone use C013 / 9870
Mobile phone use. Close-up of a person at a train station, using a smartphone to check train times

Mobile phone use C013 / 9869
Mobile phone use. Close-up of a person viewing a map on a smartphone

GLC-LFB-Prototype of firemans working rig
A design of the firemens new working rig for general day to day usage. It was not introduced

Save Power at Work - Help your Fuel Watcher
World War Two public information poster for the Ministry of Food & Power - Save Power at Work. " Hi! Don t leave that machine running idle! And turn off that Blue Pencil Light!" circa 1940s

Internet use, conceptual artwork
Internet usage. Conceptual artwork representing the use of the internet and electronic mail (e- mail), on a computer. The " @" symbol or " at" sign (top right corner)

Mobile phone X-ray with a coloured map of the British Isles superimposed. This conceptual image could represent regional variation in patterns of mobile phone usage or network coverage

EcoMeter current sensor in a fuse box. This household has been installed with an EcoMeter, a device that can keep track of energy use by monitoring gas, water

EcoMeter wireless transmitter on a fuse box. This household has been installed with an EcoMeter, a device that can keep track of energy use by monitoring gas, water

Carbon ration book for driving
Carbon ration book and car keys. The introduction of a system of personal carbon rationing has been suggested as a way for the UK to reduce its carbon emissions

Glove as Symbol - 5
In military usage, the donning of gloves symbolised that a recruit accepted to volunteer his services

Professors Ayrton and Perrys new electric railway
A model of a electrical railway designed by Professors Ayrton and Perry. There were a number of dynamo-electric machines in the experimental stages

A man watering his garden in Aylsham in norfolk UK
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"Exploring the Richness of Usage Through Time and Cultures" From ancient legal texts like Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment) to captivating posters like "The Lighter Side Poster" during WW1, it has always played a significant role in shaping societies. Whether it is promoting responsible behavior through slogans like "Food, don't waste it" or showcasing innovative systems such as the "Boite-Catalogue, " which revolutionized libraries at Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, usage reflects our evolving needs. Even across continents, we witness diverse usages that define cultures. The energetic Kola Dancers from India captivate audiences with their rhythmic movements and vibrant costumes. Meanwhile, British Electricity's 1948 campaign proudly proclaimed itself as "The Peak of Perfection, " highlighting how electricity transformed lives. Engravings offer glimpses into specific usages within various industries. From the intricate ice box used in India to the gas-powered blowtorch employed in grand workshops, these engravings demonstrate how tools shape productivity and craftsmanship. It also extends beyond objects; it encompasses rituals and ceremonies too. Jaume Marquilles presenting his book to the Counselors of Barcelona showcases how knowledge is shared among intellectuals for societal progress. History reveals intriguing instances where usage intertwines with mysticism. During Napoleon's era, idolators and sorcerers from Kamchatka fascinated believers while Russian sorcerers armed themselves with bone clubs for mystical practices. In essence, exploring different facets unveils its profound impact on society throughout time and across cultures. It highlights our ability to adapt tools, ideas, and behaviors to meet ever-changing needs - an essential aspect of human progress.