Binding Collection

Bookbinding Tools 1875
Various tools used in bookbinding, including a pair of compasses, a mallet, presses, a knife, a set square, needle and thread, and a gouge

Bookbinding Workshop
A bookbinders workshop, with the finished products in a domestic scene over on the right

Anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel C015 / 6718
Anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel. Computer model showing the structure of propofol anaesthetic drug molecules (spheres)

Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus. Artist: Sosias
A Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus, where Achilles is binding the wounds of Patroclus. Currently in the Berlin Greek and Roman Museum

T lymphocytes and cancer cell, SEM C001 / 1679
T lymphocytes and cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of T lymphocyte cells (green) attached to a cancer cell

Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and a small demon, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
XBP394832 Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and a small demon, Meiji Period (1868-1912) by Tokoku (fl.19th century); height: 3.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

Achilles binding Patroclus wound, as depicted a bowl from the 5th century BC

Official wording, Apprenticeship Indenture
Official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson of 3 Newland Street, Derby, and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited

Chinese Foot-Binding
The damage caused by the practise of Chinese foot- binding to the structure of the foot, and the foot as it would appear encased in a shoe

Zinc fingers bound to a DNA strand, molecular model. The double helix of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red and yellow) is seen here with two Zif268 proteins (blue and green)

Front cover, Apprenticeship Indenture
Front cover of an Apprenticeship Indenture, between John Henry Watson and Messrs John Davis & Son (Derby) Limited. (1 of 2) Date: 3 January 1902

Anti-cancer drug binding to DNA, AFM
Drug-DNA complexes. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of plasmids (blue) of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) bound to the anti-cancer drug ditercalinium

Ancient Book-binder (engraving)
2793449 Ancient Book-binder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Book-binder. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 1833)

CHRISTINA BOOKBINDING. A bookbinding of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), with the Vasa coat of arms

North Native American stone tomahawk. The wooden haft and binding are modern

An engraving depicting woman sewing sheets on to the bands of a book, 19th century
5310959 An engraving depicting woman sewing sheets on to the bands of a book, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The reaping and binding of crops by hand
3732453 The reaping and binding of crops by hand; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the reaping and binding of crops by hand. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sailor and cabin boy binding a large rope to the boat, 1850
3359935 A sailor and cabin boy binding a large rope to the boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor and cabin boy binding a large rope to the boat)

An example of 15th century German bookbinding, boards covered with tooled leather and gold decoration
3253077 An example of 15th century German bookbinding, boards covered with tooled leather and gold decoration; (add.info.: An example of 15th century German bookbinding)

An engraving depicting a bookbinding workshop, 19th century
5311230 An engraving depicting a bookbinding workshop, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1842); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417, leather covered boards decorated with coloured enamels
3253040 An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417, leather covered boards decorated with coloured enamels; (add.info.: An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417)

Decorative end paper. Circa early 19th century
5323204 Decorative end paper. Circa early 19th century; (add.info.: Decorative end paper. Circa early 19th century.).

Examples of book binding and book binding tools and machinery from the 18th and 19th centuries
3253036 Examples of book binding and book binding tools and machinery from the 18th and 19th centuries; (add.info.: Examples of book binding and book binding tools and machinery from the 18th)

Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century
5308777 Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used)

An example of 10th century German bookbinding with ivory and copper boards decorated with precious stones
3253046 An example of 10th century German bookbinding with ivory and copper boards decorated with precious stones; (add.info)

Mill or factory where several men are engaged in measuring, folding, and binding cloth into lengths, 1791
1574251 Mill or factory where several men are engaged in measuring, folding, and binding cloth into lengths, 1791; (add.info)

Fairy tales
Brig Barkow

Wall Panel with yellow orchids, c.1892. Creator: Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof
Wall Panel with yellow orchids, c.1892. Design for a wall panel

Binding department, National Cash Register [Company], Dayton, Ohio, (1902?). Creator: Unknown
Binding department, National Cash Register [Company], Dayton, Ohio, (1902?)

Poets and Immortals after Du Jin ?? (active 1465–1505). Creator: Unknown
Poets and Immortals after Du Jin ?? (active 1465-1505)

Shaker Rug Binding Tapes, c. 1937. Creator: Helen Dana
Shaker Rug Binding Tapes, c. 1937

Light reading
Brig Barkow

Binding. Creator: Unknown
Binding

Rugby Englands front row Brian Moore Jason Leonard and Jeff Probyn

Ancient boxing gloves or caestus
Boxing gloves or caestus, showing ways that Lottatori fighters bound their hands for combat. 1, 2, 3 from the Maffei Museum, and 4, 5 from an ancient urn in St. Stefano church, Piscinola

The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco)
703120 The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco) by Paleo-Christian, (4th century); Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

The Blind Girl, 1856. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl, 1856. Two beggar girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina rest by a wayside stream after rain. A double rainbow in background. Forget-me-nots bloom at bottom left

Greek Vase, Blinding of Polyphemus, late Archaic period, c530BC-c510BC

Bound feet, Chine, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Bound feet, China, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, booklet of notes
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare booklet of notes and illustrations for First and Second Class passengers on board the Titanic

Jane's Fighting Ships, Cammell Laird & Co Ltd
Publications - Jane's Fighting Ships 1989-90, 92nd edition, with Cammell Laird & Co Ltd design below

Gradual (Fragment)
Fragment of a gradual, parchment. This is only a small part of a larger leaf and has been badly damaged by its use as a binding fragment. Date: 14th Century

Paper and Parchment Binding Fragments
Fragments of paper and parchment salvaged from the binding of a book. Two pieces of parchment are from the same document, possibly a letter or deed

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume. Folio 1, which would have been the endpaper

Gregory Homilia in Evangelia (Fragment)
Single leaf of parchment, cut to size for use as a binding cover. The text is from Homilia in Evangelia by Pope Gregory I

Breviary (Fragment)
Two leaves, probably from a breviary, parchment. The leaves are from the same work but do not appear to be consecutive. Main body text in two columns in a Gothic textualis rotunda in dark brown ink

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"Binding: From Ancient Techniques to Modern Science" Step into the world of binding, where artistry and science intertwine. Explore the delicate craft of bookbinding, as Bookbinding Tools from 1875 take center stage in preserving knowledge through time. Travel back in time with a Greek vase painting depicting Achilles and Patroclus, showcasing their unbreakable bond. Witness how even in ancient times, binding went beyond physical objects. Discover the microscopic realm where T lymphocytes bind to cancer cells, captured beautifully under SEM C001 / 1679. Marvel at the intricate dance between life and disease on a cellular level. Uncover the secrets behind anesthesia's power to inhibit ion channels with Anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel C015 / 6718. See how this binding effect brings relief and comfort during medical procedures. Enter a bustling Bookbinding Workshop filled with artisans meticulously stitching pages together, breathing life into stories yet untold. Witness their dedication to preserving history one book at a time. Delve into Japanese culture as you admire Netsuke in the form of a demon queller and small demon from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). These tiny sculptures embody both beauty and protection through their bound forms. Marvel at EDTA crystals under a light microscope; these enchanting structures showcase nature's ability to create mesmerizing patterns when elements bind together harmoniously. Witness Achilles' unwavering loyalty as he binds Patroclus' wound on an ancient battlefield - an act that transcends mere friendship and symbolizes sacrifice for those we hold dear. Immerse yourself in artwork depicting cannabinoid receptor binding - a visual representation of how substances can interact with our bodies on molecular levels, unlocking new possibilities for medicine and wellness. Explore official wording within Apprenticeship Indenture documents that bind individuals to learn valuable skills from experienced masters - highlighting the importance of passing down knowledge through generations. Contemplate Chinese Foot-Binding, a practice that bound women's feet for centuries.