Equivalent Collection

Brooklands Race Poster
A poster for the British equivalent of the Le Mans 24- hour race, the Brooklands Double-twelve hour race

Indian Military Elephant
Elephant employed in war by Indians in ancient times : only his head and trunk are armoured, and he carries a howdah equivalent to a miniature fort

JOHN ELWES (formerly Meggott) miser, son of two misers, who nevertheless left 800 000 (equivalent of 80 million ?) to his nephew and his natural sos"

Religion / Egypt / Heryshaf
Ram-God of Middle Egypt, the Lord of Suten-Henen : he is the Egyptian equivalent of the Greek Herakles (Budge names him Heru-Shefit)

Apollo (Tooke)
The bow testifies to his status as god of archery, the lyre to his patronage of the arts : his halo identifies him as the Roman equivalent of the Greek Sun-god HELIOS

Japanese Staff Fighting
Japanese practising with their equivalent of the quarterstaff

The Treaty of Versailles
The terms of the Versailles treaty are equivalent to sending Germany to the guillotine. The three figures depicted in black are Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau and David Lloyd George Date: 1919

Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963
United States Army - Hiller YH-32-UH Hornet 55-4963 (msn 7), at an air display on a US Naval Air Station, (note the single-bladed tail-rotor and the hand-held starting engine)

Fleet Air Arm - Grumman Martlet V - JV337
A General Motors Martlet V of the Fleet Air Arm. the Martlet was soon to be re-named Wildcat (as per US Navy). the Martlet V was equivalent to the US Navy General Motors FM-1 (Grumman F4F-4)

Curtiss H75 C. 1
A crashed Curtiss H75 C.1, being inspected by German forces. (The Curtiss H75 C.1, had the Curtiss designation Hawk 75A-1 and was roughly equivalent to the P-36A Mohawk)

The Eastern Question (engraving)
1059466 The Eastern Question (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

Greenwich Pensioners
Group of Greenwich Pensioners, the Naval equivalent of a Chelsea Pensioner. Although the initial concept of a Greenwich pensioner was that of someone living in the Royal Hospital Greenwich

If the age of the earth was represented by the total number of letters in a book four times the size of this
6004818 If the age of the earth was represented by the total number of letters in a book four times the size of this, the last letter would be roughly equivalent to the number of years man has

A wireless ball: dancers with headphones at a silent dance
The 1928 equivalent of a silent disco: dancers with headphones at a silent dance on leap year night. Date: 1928

Postcard explaining the currency of Portugal, with equivalent values for other countries. Date: circa 1900

Postcard explaining the currency of Japan, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1900

The Norns are the equivalent of the Fates. They tend the Well of Destiny, located beneath Yggdrasil, the World Tree. There are usually three of them, sometimes more

The Knight and the Lady (colour litho)
1040902 The Knight and the Lady (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knight and the Lady)

The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott
1599267 The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott, Commandant of Durban (litho) by Cleaver

Covered bridge over a Chinese river, the celestial equivalent to our tubular bridges (b / w photo)
6003739 Covered bridge over a Chinese river, the celestial equivalent to our tubular bridges (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Unidentified biplane (Friedrichshafen?), powered by a 150PS Benz Bz.III engine. (PS= Pferd starke - a German equivalent of horsepower) Date: 1914

Fiedler 1910 Eindecker powered by a 50 PS Daimler engine. (PS= Pferd starke - a German equivalent of horsepower) Paul Fiedler was one of Austrias early aviation pioneers

EROS / CUPID
The Greek god of love : his Roman equivalent is CUPID

Ambulance of Red Cresent 1877
Man-powered ambulance used by the Red Crescent (Mulsim equivalent of the Red Cross). Date: 1877

Mrs Salmons waxworks
Equivalent to todays Madame Tussauds. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Salmon. She made and sold toys had modelling skills and taught wax portraiture In addition

Royal Navy Vought Kingfisher I (equivalent to US Navy OS2U-3) Date: 1943

Kirkcaldy Combination Poorhouse at Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland
An aerial view of the Kirkcaldy Combination Poorhouse in Fife, Scotland. The poorhouse (Scotlands equivalent of a workhouse) was erected in 1849 in a dramatic coastal location at Kinghorn

Boeing Stearman N2S-2 at Corpus Christi, Texas in 1943 This and its US Army PT-13 equivalent were vital to US wartime pilot training

Aichi D3A1 Val - carrier -going Japanese equivalent of the infamous Junkers Ju 87 Stuka

Stratospheric Flight
These two aviators are preparing for a flight in the stratosphere, for which they will need the equivalent of divers suits to withstand the lack of breathable air

Postcard explaining the currency of Chile, South America, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1905

Postcard, Spanish flag and coins. Date: 1900s

Postcard, Mexican flag and coins. Date: 1900s

Social / French Village
The French equivalent of a town crier, the Tambour du Village, reads some news to a crowd of people Date: circa 1920

Postcard explaining the currency of Argentina, South America, with equivalent values for other countries. Date: circa 1905

Kawanishi H8K2 Emily -the successor to the H6K Emily and equivalent to the RAFs Short Sunderland

Douglas B-26C Invader -The US Army Air Forces attempt to produce an equivalent to the DH Mosquito

Arado Ar 196A the equivalent of the supermarine Walrus, but far more potent It even sucessfully downed British bombers in the early months of the war

Swiss postcard explaining the currency, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1905

Comparing aeroplanes and battleships by G. H. Davis
Comparative values of aeroplanes and battleships. One super-dreadnought ship is the equivalent of 3000 aeroplanes in monetary terms. 1912

Paris Quai Des Orfevres
The quai des Orfevres (goldsmiths) on the Ile de la Cite, is the location for Pariss police headquarters - the equivalent of Londons Scotland Yard. Date: 1830

Paris Quai Orfevres
Here on the Ile de la Cite is located the headquarters of the Paris police - their equivalent of Englands Scotland Yard : Commissaire Maigret works here... Date: 1830

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THE EASTERN QUESTION, AT NITSCH: 1. Bulgarians sounding Christmas; 2. An Officers Regular Mess; 3. Mohammedan Women Selling Handkerchiefs in the Streets; 4

Old Cat In The Hat
22nd August 1977: A twenty-seven year old cat celebrates her birthday; an age equivalent to 189 in human terms. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Rain Test For Car
30th October 1948: A Morris Oxford being bombarded with 1500 jets of water from all angles, equivalent to 15 inches of rainfall an hour

Picture No. 10890352
Granite clitter in Wistman's Wood NNR - high altitude Common Oak woodland in winter (England's equivalent of cloud forest) Date:

Picture No. 10890354
Wistman's Wood NNR - high altitude Common Oak woodland in winter (England's equivalent of cloud forest) (Quercus robur) Date:

Picture No. 10890353
Wistman's Wood NNR - high altitude Common Oak woodland in winter (England's equivalent of cloud forest) (Quercus robur) Date:

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"Exploring the World's Equivalent Wonders: From Brooklands Race Poster to The Eastern Question" Discovering the diverse tapestry of human history and culture, we unravel intriguing hints that lead us to explore equivalent wonders from various corners of the world. Starting with a vintage Brooklands Race Poster, we delve into the exhilarating world of early motorsport where speed and adrenaline collided in an equivalent fashion across different eras. Moving eastward, our attention is captured by an Indian Military Elephant - a symbol of power and strength akin to its equivalents found in ancient civilizations around the globe. Shifting gears, we encounter JOHN ELWES, a figure embodying frugality and eccentricity throughout history - his story resonates as an equivalent reminder that peculiar characters can be found across time and cultures. Religion takes center stage as we venture into Egypt's mystical past, exploring Heryshaf - a deity whose significance echoes through religious beliefs worldwide. Stepping foot into Apollo (Tooke), we uncover how this Greek god finds his equivalent counterparts in mythologies spanning continents; reminding us of universal themes woven within humanity's collective imagination. Journeying further eastwards brings us face-to-face with Japanese Staff Fighting techniques - showcasing martial arts' equivalents that transcend borders while instilling discipline and self-defense skills. Taking flight amidst historical turbulence, Curtiss H75 C. 1 soars above battlefields as an embodiment of aviation prowess during times when nations sought their own aerial equivalents for supremacy. Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963 hovers on our radar next – exemplifying technological advancements striving for vertical lift capabilities comparable to other global helicopter developments. The Treaty of Versailles emerges as a poignant reminder that political decisions have far-reaching consequences globally – unveiling how international diplomacy shaped post-war landscapes seeking peace or its equivalent thereof.