Weight Collection (#2)

Butcher stands idle before his counter of meat during the meat boycott, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Butcher stands idle before his counter of meat during the meat boycott, 1910

A spek anchor
5312087 A spek anchor; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a spek anchor. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

How the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material
5310107 How the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material; (add.info.: Diagram illustrating how the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material, thickness (A, B)

Christian relieved of his burden. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603526 Christian relieved of his burden. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Goldweight representing two crocodiles with a shared stomach, Asante, Ghana 18th-19th century (brass)
HSC104296 Goldweight representing two crocodiles with a shared stomach, Asante, Ghana 18th-19th century (brass); Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Scottish woman coal bearer carrying coal to the surface, 1848
3478855 Scottish woman coal bearer carrying coal to the surface, 1848; (add.info.: Scottish woman coal bearer carrying coal to the surface, 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of
532651 Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of metal

An engraving depicting a Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lens from the front and side
5311287 An engraving depicting a Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lens from the front and side. At A is a plano-convex lens a foot in diameter surrounded by glass rings whose curvature is calculated so

The process of making lead shots
5310121 The process of making lead shots; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of making lead shots: weighing shot and putting it up into bags)

Numero Pondere et Mensura
1575836 Numero Pondere et Mensura; (add.info.: Numero Pondere ET Mensura (Number, weight and measure). Heraldic design of fish and keys

Assayer testing samples of gold or silver using a balance, 1574 (engraving)
539689 Assayer testing samples of gold or silver using a balance, 1574 (engraving); (add.info.: From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt und Berckwercksarten)

Weighing barrels of raw sugar
2602127 Weighing barrels of raw sugar; (add.info.: Weighing barrels of raw sugar, Louisiana, USA. Engraving, New York, 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Stones inscribed with their weights in shekels
2975718 Stones inscribed with their weights in shekels; Photo © Zev Radovan

Thorneycroft Steam truck
5616712 Thorneycroft Steam truck; (add.info.: Thorneycroft Steam truck, built in their factory at Chiswick.1899. 01/01/1899); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116654 Dum-bell exercises. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Potter's workshop with woman turning the wheel and girl baller supplying the potter with lumps of clay of
531829 Potter's workshop with woman turning the wheel and girl baller supplying the potter with lumps of clay of the correct weight for the next vessel to be thrown

Various examples of the use of the centre of gravity
5310192 Various examples of the use of the centre of gravity; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various examples of the use of the centre of gravity. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The biggest potato on record in 1879. The Maggie Murphy potato weighing 86lbs
878559 The biggest potato on record in 1879. The Maggie Murphy potato weighing 86lbs. 10oz.From The Strand Magazine published 1897.; Private Collection

A woodcut engraving depicting the process of making a Candle-Dial, whereby you may know the hours of the night
5311555 A woodcut engraving depicting the process of making a Candle-Dial, whereby you may know the hours of the night. The candle casts the shadow of weight onto the marked paper on the wall

Great weighing machine or steelyard, Qing Dynasty. The man weighs items brought to him by customers
FLO4590560 Great weighing machine or steelyard, Qing Dynasty. The man weighs items brought to him by customers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Science. Energy. Rails lifted by an electromagnet. Illustration from a series on the Wonders of Electricity, France
2638708 Science. Energy. Rails lifted by an electromagnet. Illustration from a series on the Wonders of Electricity, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll)

Science. Energy. Eletric winch. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910
2638731 Science. Energy. Eletric winch. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Treuil electrique. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Bank of England, 1872 (engraving)
536664 Bank of England, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Bank of England. Entrance to the bullion vaults, showing ingots of precious metals)

An engraving depicting a lighthouse optics, showing the light source surrounded by eight Fresnel echelon or lighthouse
5311286 An engraving depicting a lighthouse optics, showing the light source surrounded by eight Fresnel echelon or lighthouse lenses

French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print)
538128 French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print); (add.info.: In foreground a boy uses pestle and mortar to grind ingredients)

Measuring weight of P
2602604 Measuring weight of P; (add.info.: Measuring weight of P using a steelyard. Fulcrum at C, position of counterbalance Q along engraved scale gave weight)

Man with a ladder
Anna Niemiec

Jesus meets his mother, Mary, while carrying his Cross (colour litho)
5226675 Jesus meets his mother, Mary, while carrying his Cross (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus meets his mother, Mary, while carrying his Cross)

Comic postcard, Plump woman sitting on man on beach Date: 20th century

Jesus falls for the second time while carrying his Cross (colour litho)
5226672 Jesus falls for the second time while carrying his Cross (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea) in the clear seas of Scotland, UK, September

Puffins (Fratercula arctica) Shaint Isles, Scotland, UK, June

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) at night with the milky way in the background, Gyulaj, Tolna, Hungary. August. Taken using long exposure with flash at night

Trinidad and Tobago - Pitch Lake at La Brea - Loading Pitch - British West Indies.. This particular truck has an M.G.W (Maximum Gross Weight) of 3 tonnes. Date: circa 1910s

RF- Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on wheat stems, Devon, UK, July. Captive. Not available for Greetings card and Notelets in the UK until 24/08/16

Palm tree branch dipping towards water, Puerto Jimenez, Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

These are the golden Scales of Justice. They represent the legal system and courts. The scales here are shown unbalanced with the left side weighing heavier than the right

I am too small to carry them
Ehsanul Siddiq Aranya

Wadi Musa
Evelin Dobrev

Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, [London], 1860. The pontoon to be tested consists of an oblong framework of wood and iron

Design for the decorative arts and sciences on the Noordermarkt, 1795. Creator: Anon
Design for the decorative arts and sciences on the Noordermarkt, 1795. Minerva sitting in the clouds with plumbline (equality) above a wreath and fire labelled Nature and Reason'

Penguin, 1899 July 29. Creator: Johns Johnston
Penguin, 1899 July 29. Note crew standing on ropes either side of bowsprit

Minta, 1896 Aug 1. Creator: Johns Johnston
Minta, 1896 Aug 1. Note crewman with weights on bowsprit

Kittie, 1895 June 15. Creator: Johns Johnston
Kittie, 1895 June 15. Note crew using their bodies as counterweights to the wind

Exercises de l'Hercule Prussien, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Exercises de l'Hercule Prussien, 19th century. [Crimean War]. The Tasks of the Prussian Hercules. Will he lift it? Will he not?

Pas mèche!!!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pas meche!!!, 19th century. Nothing doing!!! Man trying to lift a weight labelled restoration of the monarchy

Archimède démontrant aux ingènieurs anglais... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Archimede demontrant aux ingenieurs anglais... 19th century. Archimedes showing the English engineers how, in Syracuse, he raised not just one vessel but an entire fleet

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"Exploring the Weight of History and Progress: From Aviation to Athletics" A glimpse into the past: An iconic Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster takes us back in time to witness the weightless dreams that once soared through the skies. Witnessing power in motion: Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 defies gravity as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, showcasing the sheer weightlessness achieved by human engineering. Unraveling mysteries in style: Step into a living room at Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, where every piece of furniture carries its own story and adds weight to the enigmatic atmosphere. Breaking barriers with determination: Welsh women road builders in South Wales prove that gender is no obstacle when it comes to shouldering heavy responsibilities and carrying their fair share of societal progress. The heavyweight champions' arena: National Sporting Club becomes a battleground where athletes push their limits, both mentally and physically, carrying not only their own aspirations but also those of an entire nation on their shoulders. Strength lies within simplicity: An athletic young man lying on a stone floor with a ball showcases his raw physical prowess while reminding us that sometimes all we need is our bodyweight for an intense workout session. Richard Beau Nash - Carrying elegance effortlessly: Known for his impeccable fashion sense and social influence during Georgian England, Nash carried himself with such grace that even his mere presence added weight to any occasion he attended. Weighing progress one unit at a time: The Metric System revolutionizes measurement standards worldwide by providing uniformity across borders and removing unnecessary weights from everyday life calculations. Fighting spirit knows no bounds: Irish champion featherweight boxer Ike Weir aka "The Belfast Spider" proves that true strength lies not just in muscle mass but also in resilience and unwavering determination inside the boxing ring during 1890s Ireland. A living room that holds tales.