Chronology Collection

Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)
AQS257138 Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

Medical watch. This timing device is used by medical workers, as represented by the green cross symbol. It would be used for a variety of timing uses, such as measuring a patients pulse rate

Sciathericon for determining time
Sciathericon. Illustration entitled Sciathericon stellarum fixarum situm qualibet hora demonstrans, a device for showing time by reference to the fixed stars

Creation of the World, between 1775 and 1800. Creator: Russian School
Creation of the World, between 1775 and 1800

Nativity, between 1600 and 1700. Creator: Russian School
Nativity, between 1600 and 1700

Woman (The Sphinx), 1899. Creator: Edvard Munch
Woman (The Sphinx), 1899

Zeppelin airship - two cover designs
Zeppelin airship on two cover designs. Unusual USS Akron promotional two-sided advertising card, copy of the Texaco Star showing the Zeppelin airship flying over New York

Chronological table of French history (colour litho)
3622141 Chronological table of French history (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chronological table of French history)

General descriptions of the main types of capitals, 1949 (litho)
XEE3526011 General descriptions of the main types of capitals, 1949 (litho) by Laubadere, Louis Paul de (1830-1920); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

An illustrated timeline, 1935. From A Concise History of the World, introduction by Sir John AR Marriott (Associated Newspapers Ltd, 1935)

Chronology, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Chronology, 1869. Ever since the geologist, Sir Charles Lyell, had proposed in the 1830s that the world was much older than had previously been supposed

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6302
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Giant Christmas Pudding Presented by Lord Mayor of London Aldeman Clement James Harman /; 12 December 1963

Idol of Chillaron. Bronze Age 1, III-II millennium BC. Archa
Idol of Chillaron. Quartzite. Their faces are etched schematic anthropomorphic representations on one side, the female and male on the other, related to fertility cults and rituals

Chronology of St Augustine, Florida, USA
Chronology of the historical city of St Augustine, Florida, USA, listing events dating back to the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon in 1513

Sir John Marsham
SIR JOHN MARSHAM Writer on chronology, depicted at the age of 80 Date: 1602 - 1685

A Kings of England Jigsaw from William I (1024-87) to William IV (1765-1837) (engraving)
XJF137424 A Kings of England Jigsaw from William I (1024-87) to William IV (1765-1837) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

James Ussher (Usher) 1580-1656, Archbishop of Armagh. English churchman. Through scriptural chronology he fixed Creation at 4004 BC. Engraving by George Vertue

William Buckland (1784-1856) British geologist and clergyman, equipped to explore a glacier. From sketch by Thomas Sopwith

Stele showing part of the Code of Hammurabi (Codex Hammurabi), the best preserved ancient law code, was created c1760 BC (middle chronology) in ancient Babylon

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6303
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

History allegory, 18th-century artwork
History allegory. 18th-century allegorical artwork of the discipline of history. A winged Father Time figure (with scythe) supports a winged putto writing a book

Atomic clock, conceptual artwork C016 / 4633
Atomic clock, conceptual computer artwork

Atomic clock, conceptual artwork C016 / 4632
Atomic clock, conceptual computer artwork

Atomic clock, conceptual artwork C016 / 4631
Atomic clock, conceptual computer artwork

Effigy of Charles III and chronology of the Spanish kings (1759)

Space-time. Conceptual artwork of a clock face on a background of stars. This represents the concept of space-time, where time is not invariant and is dependent upon the structure of space

Computer abstract of womans legs and time grid
Legs and time grid. Computer abstract image of womans legs walking on a time grid. The dates on the grid indicate a progression towards the year 2000

Atomic clock. Conceptual artwork of the face of an atomic clock. Atomic clocks keep time by deriving a time scale from the vibrations of atoms or molecules

Cellular clock. Conceptual artwork of a clock and the internal structures (organelles) of an animal cell. This could represent the rate of metabolic cell reactions

Botanical sundial, 19th century
Botanical sundial. This sundial was located in one of the parks or horticultural gardens in Chicago, USA, which included several such sundials

Joseph Scaliger, French religious scholar
Joseph Justus Scaliger (1540-1609), French religious scholar. Scaliger was born at Agen and educated at Bordeaux and Paris

Volcanic ash layers in rock. Cross-bedded layers of volcanic ash laid down during countless eruptions over thousands of years

Water clock, design from 1646
Water clock. Design for a water clock taken from Kirchers Ars magna lucis et umbrae, printed at Rome in 1646

Henry Andrews, English astronomer
Henry Andrews (1744-1820), English astronomer and mathematician. In 1768, Andrews began work on the Nautical Almanac. He was appointed compiler of the Nautical Ephemeries

Aztec Chronology
Early chronology of the Aztecs

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"Unraveling the Threads of Time: Exploring Chronology through Captivating Artifacts" Step into the fascinating world as we embark on a journey through time, guided by an array of captivating artifacts. Our first stop is a mesmerizing "Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843, " a vibrant lithograph that unravels biblical prophecies in chronological order. Next, we witness the joyous scene captured in "Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963. " This snapshot freezes a moment in time, reminding us how even playful moments have their place within chronology. As we delve deeper into understanding timekeeping devices, our attention turns to the intricate "Medical watch" and the innovative "Sciathericon for determining time. " These inventions showcase humanity's relentless pursuit to measure and comprehend every passing second. Prepare for an exhilarating twist with the mention of a "Time warp, " where reality bends and transports us across different eras. Just like a Zeppelin airship soaring through clouds, our minds are lifted to new heights as we explore two cover designs that encapsulate both elegance and innovation. Architect Benito Bails' masterpiece, "Elementos de Matematica, " adds another layer to our exploration. Through this work, he intertwines mathematics with chronology – proving that these disciplines are intertwined throughout history. A vivid glimpse into French history awaits us with a stunningly colorful lithograph titled "Chronological table of French history. " It serves as both an educational tool and artistic marvel – capturing centuries worth of events within its intricate design. Moving forward, let's appreciate Charles Samuel Keene's artwork titled simply "Chronology. " His skilled hand brings life to this piece from 1869 while reminding us that art itself can be used as a medium for chronicling historical moments.