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"Unveiling the Solid Mysteries

Background imageSolid Collection: Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1671

Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1671
The Dutch fort at Jaffna at the northern extremity of the island. The solid defences indicate that the Europeans expect to be attacked at any moment

Background imageSolid Collection: Mask of Tutankhamun

Mask of Tutankhamun
The famous mask of Pharoah TUTANKHAMUN, ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt 1361 - 1352 BC, (Egyptian Museum, Cairo), made of solid gold, with inlaid glass and lapis lazuli

Background imageSolid Collection: Triplex Grate C Pattern

Triplex Grate C Pattern
The C-pattern TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments above and to one side of the open fireplace which has a warming stand in front of it

Background imageSolid Collection: Golden Mask of Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun

Golden Mask of Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun
The famous mask of Pharoah TUTANKHAMUN, ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt 1361 - 1352 BC, (Egyptian Museum, Cairo), made of solid gold, with inlaid glass and lapis lazuli

Background imageSolid Collection: The Ladder of Fortune

The Ladder of Fortune. Industry and Morality bring solid rewards. Idle schemes and speculations yield poverty and ruin. Date: 1875

Background imageSolid Collection: Bentley 8 litre Britain

Bentley 8 litre Britain

Background imageSolid Collection: German Massage Parlour

German Massage Parlour
Greetings from the Massage Parlour ! A young lady in spotty swimwear is treated (rather vigourously I would imagine) by a rather solid-looking Masseuse, who is kneading away at knots

Background imageSolid Collection: Earths Crust

Earths Crust
Cross-section of the solid crust of planet Earth Date: 1879

Background imageSolid Collection: Gallstones, artwork

Gallstones, artwork
Gallstones. Cutaway computer artwork showing gallstones (brown, lower left) in a human gall bladder (red, oval). The gall bladder is a small muscular sac lying under the liver (not seen)

Background imageSolid Collection: Shire horses and cart on Marazion beach, Cornwall

Shire horses and cart on Marazion beach, Cornwall
Two white shire horses pulling a cart along Marazion beach in Cornwall, with St Michaels Mount in the background

Background imageSolid Collection: Hadrians Wall

Hadrians Wall
Britains chief Roman monument, the fort on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland, near Hexham. A section of the wall showing solid Roman masonry, eight feet thick and originally 12feet high

Background imageSolid Collection: Roman mosaic from Porto Torres, now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari

Roman mosaic from Porto Torres, now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari Sassari National Museum Mosaic Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1938 ca

Background imageSolid Collection: The Bone Shaker Bicycle of the 1840 s

The Bone Shaker Bicycle of the 1840 s
Photograph of a cyclist on a Bone Shaker bicycle of the 1840s to 1850 s. This type of bicycle was innovative in having pedals, but earnt its moniker through the used of solid wood or metal wheels

Background imageSolid Collection: Advert for Ideal Central Heating

Advert for Ideal Central Heating
Advert illustrating the benefits of installing an Ideal central heating system. Date: 1939

Background imageSolid Collection: 'Japan' album: Young Japanese women eat rice during lunch

"Japan" album: Young Japanese women eat rice during lunch Japan. Date of Photograph:1866-1890

Background imageSolid Collection: Vauxhall 30-98 Britain

Vauxhall 30-98 Britain

Background imageSolid Collection: Albion charabanc, Haverfordwest, South Wales

Albion charabanc, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A group of people on a choir outing in an Albion solid tyred charabanc outside Morses Refreshment Rooms in Dew Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Background imageSolid Collection: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
The Dutch fort at Batticaloa, on the east coast of the island. The solid defences are evidence that the Europeans expect to be attacked at any moment

Background imageSolid Collection: Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items 1896

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items 1896
A selection of Victorian household items; twin oil and vinegar bottles, solid silver candlestick holders, ornate mounted hair brush, cut crystal scent bottle, chased silver lamp with burner

Background imageSolid Collection: Three states of matter, ice, water, steam

Three states of matter, ice, water, steam
States of matter. Illustration showing three states of matter for water; solid (ice), liquid (water) and gas (steam). The state of matter (or phase)

Background imageSolid Collection: Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
John Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)

Background imageSolid Collection: Triplex Grate 1929

Triplex Grate 1929
The TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments on either side of the open fireplace

Background imageSolid Collection: Mountain climbing in snow, Mont Blanc, Alps

Mountain climbing in snow, Mont Blanc, Alps
Vintage 19th century photograph - climbing Mont Blanc, Alps

Background imageSolid Collection: Ratner wooden safe stands

Ratner wooden safe stands - box, frame, drawer and cupboard. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSolid Collection: Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Continental 1933 black

Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Continental 1933 black

Background imageSolid Collection: Zermatt, Switzerland - Old Wooden Houses

Zermatt, Switzerland - Old Wooden Houses Date: circa 1920

Background imageSolid Collection: Geometric shapes, artwork

Geometric shapes, artwork
Geometric shapes, computer artwork. These are a cube (green), a cylinder (blue), a cone (red) and a sphere (silver)

Background imageSolid Collection: Lenin and Workers

Lenin and Workers
Lenin addresses workers at the Putilov factory, Petrograd, who provide solid support for his coup

Background imageSolid Collection: A 2nd World War bunker on the beach at Cley Norfolk UK

A 2nd World War bunker on the beach at Cley Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSolid Collection: An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background

An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background
5311030 An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background, men construct a bamboo bridge across the lagoon, by which to retreat when the Japanese attack the forts

Background imageSolid Collection: St. Benedict enthroned is surrounded by youth with bundles of wheat and baskets of fruit

St. Benedict enthroned is surrounded by youth with bundles of wheat and baskets of fruit
3561267 St. Benedict enthroned is surrounded by youth with bundles of wheat and baskets of fruit. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Background imageSolid Collection: Fruit vendors

Fruit vendors
3561643 Fruit vendors by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: The Babylonian Universe

The Babylonian Universe
3732395 The Babylonian Universe; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the universe according to the ancient Babylonians. The earth is located in the centre and has hollow ground for the dead)

Background imageSolid Collection: The actress Mary Albert

The actress Mary Albert
3567096 The actress Mary Albert by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1884 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: Fruit shop in Turin

Fruit shop in Turin
3566105 Fruit shop in Turin by Ottolenghi, Silvio (1886-1953); (add.info.: Turin 1930 ca. Photographer: Ottolenghi, Silvio); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: Sale of bread Arabic in Cairo

Sale of bread Arabic in Cairo
3566941 Sale of bread Arabic in Cairo; (add.info.: Cairo, 1870-1880 Photographer: Sebahp); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: 'Street life in London': halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570761 "Street life in London": halfpenny ices, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Background imageSolid Collection: A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of Burmese women in Moulmein

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of Burmese women in Moulmein
3563978 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of Burmese women in Moulmein by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Myanmar, Moulmein, Asia 1875-1878 ca)

Background imageSolid Collection: Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base

Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm
530472 Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm. Wood engraving, New York 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSolid Collection: Sunlight passing to the bottom of a vat of grapes

Sunlight passing to the bottom of a vat of grapes
5310251 Sunlight passing to the bottom of a vat of grapes; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting sunlight passing to the bottom of a vat of grapes)

Background imageSolid Collection: Group of fishermen in the port of Malaga

Group of fishermen in the port of Malaga
3561046 Group of fishermen in the port of Malaga by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Malaga, Spain 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: Man with a donkey carrying bread near Como

Man with a donkey carrying bread near Como
3562988 Man with a donkey carrying bread near Como by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Como 1900-1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: Interior of a bakery

Interior of a bakery
3568756 Interior of a bakery by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1960-1970 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: Two small Russian children

Two small Russian children
3567031 Two small Russian children by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Russia 1960 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: Women buying ice-cream from an ice-cream cart, in Revolution Square in Moscow, Russia

Women buying ice-cream from an ice-cream cart, in Revolution Square in Moscow, Russia
3567022 Women buying ice-cream from an ice-cream cart, in Revolution Square in Moscow, Russia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Moscow, Revolution Square, Russia 1960 ca)

Background imageSolid Collection: 'Street life in London': cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)

"Street life in London": cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570763 "Street life in London": cheap fish of St. Giles's, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Background imageSolid Collection: Set table

Set table
3569024 Set table; (add.info.: Italy 1900-1930 Photographer: Gabinio, Mario); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageSolid Collection: Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat
530628 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason



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"Unveiling the Solid Mysteries: From Tutankhamun's Mask to Jaffna's Ancient Relics" Step into a world of intrigue and fascination as we explore the solid secrets hidden within various historical treasures. The iconic Mask of Tutankhamun, with its golden allure, continues to mesmerize us with its timeless beauty and enigmatic aura. Traveling further east, we find ourselves in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, where the year 1671 witnessed the birth of remarkable architectural marvels that stand tall even today. These solid structures tell tales of a bygone era and offer glimpses into ancient civilizations. Venturing into industrial design, the Triplex Grate C Pattern captures our attention. This intricate pattern showcases craftsmanship at its finest and reminds us of how artistry can be found even in unexpected places. Speaking of patterns, nothing quite compares to the opulence exhibited by the Golden Mask of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Crafted meticulously using precious materials, this solid masterpiece symbolizes power and grandeur from an era long past. Climbing up "The Ladder of Fortune, " we encounter Bentley's 8 litre Britain edition - a testament to luxury on wheels. Its sleek design embodies elegance while offering unparalleled performance for those seeking both style and substance. Shifting gears towards relaxation, we stumble upon a German Massage Parlour known for providing solace amidst life's chaos. Here lies an oasis where skilled hands work their magic on weary souls – truly a solid haven for rejuvenation. Delving deeper beneath our feet lies Earth's Crust - an unyielding foundation supporting all life forms above it. This resilient layer serves as a reminder that strength often resides in what is unseen but essential nonetheless. On Marazion beach in Cornwall stands Shire horses pulling carts – symbols of unwavering solidity rooted in tradition. As they traverse sandy shores against breathtaking backdrops, these majestic creatures embody the timeless bond between man and nature.