Means Collection

Wolseley 1937
The distinctive radiator grille of the Wolseley - the car without a doubt, the advertising copywriter claims, whatever that means

Chaffinch (Morris)
(Fringilla coelebs) Coelebs means bachelor, and refers to the birds habit of temporary separation from its mate

Indian Nautch Girl
A nautch girl of Hindostan. (Nautch means simply dance) with accompanying musicians

St John Chrysostom / Butle
SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Syrian prelate of Antioch archbishop of Constantinople, banished by royals but loved by populace. His name means golen-mouthed given him

Neanderthal Man
An illustration of Neanderthal man 500, 000 years ago based on a skeleton found at La Chapelle-aux-Saints in 1908. It had been proven since then that man was by no means in the gorilla stage

EIDER (MORRIS)
EIDER (Somateria mollissima) Mollissima means very soft, and this birds down is favoured for bedding. Date: 1851

Carmina Burana 13th C
A page from a Latin manuscript of the Carmina Burana, a collection of poems, songs and short plays; published in 1847 by Johann Schmeller, the name means songs of Beuren Date: 13th century

Roman Fire Engine / Pump
Roman fire engine, consisting of two double-cylindered force pumps worked by means of a rocking beam (now lost)

Waterman (Petherick)
London characters: Once he offered the best way to cross the Thames but now every new bridge they build means less work for the THAMES WATERMAN. Still, its a nice uniform !

Izvestia Distributed
Copies of the Moscow newspaper Izvestia (it means messages or reports) are distributed to soldiers of the Red Army. Fortunately, many of them can read

Soldier X-Rayed / 1915
Locating a bullet in a soldiers heart by means of an x-ray

Ridinger Haute Ecole 14
Haute Ecole : Trotting the horse in a circle by means of a cord attached to the bridle

1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull
533707 1: Germanic skull with all the marks of a European head. 2: African skull: The arching of the forehead considered separately is by no means so stupid as the other parts evidently appear to be

grand touring cars to charcoal gas and peat, 1920 1930
3574291 grand touring cars to charcoal gas and peat, 1920 1930 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

Ship cannon on gun carriage, showing gun-tackle, blocks and pulleys fixed to sides of gun-carriage and to side of ship
530463 Ship cannon on gun carriage, showing gun-tackle, blocks and pulleys fixed to sides of gun-carriage and to side of ship, by means of which gun is run up to, or drawn back from porthole

Roman soldiers delivering Greek fire by means of arrows and slings. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon..., Antwerp
536370 Roman soldiers delivering Greek fire by means of arrows and slings. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon..., Antwerp, 1605

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876
532043 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876. Bell in lecture hall of Boston University

Foix. The deer hunt after a 15th century manuscript. 19th century (manuscript)
535081 Foix. The deer hunt after a 15th century manuscript. 19th century (manuscript); (add.info.: B.N., Paris the river. Christopher means Christ bearer, the river was Death (left)

Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld, Dante's Ingerno, 1863 (engraving)
536407 Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld, Dante's Ingerno, 1863 (engraving); (add.info.: Hell: the city of Dis, Roman god of the underworld)

Vintage Travel Poster - Holland. Where seaside means so much more Found in the Boston Public Library Collections

Downer Bellanca 14-13-3 Cruisair Senior HB-DUN (msn 1637), circa 1961. The model designation is based on the technical data of the machine. The number 14 means that the wing area is 14 square feet

LIVERPOOL DOCKS 1950S
A grain warehouse at the dockside, Liverpool, Merseyside. The lighter (barge) on the right is being unloaded by means of suction equipment. Date: 1950s

Pierrot And The Banker Part 1
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, in each scene, Pierrot tries to impress the banker carrying the bags of wealth via means of playing music

Two Brahmin Girls
A group portrait painting of two Brahmin girls, which means they belong to the highest caste society in Hinduism, a section of the social stratification system permitted to intellectuals and priests

Pears Soap Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Pears soap, from the womanhood in war time series. The image shows a woman on an allotment, leaning on a spade handle

Letter from Captain Edward Smith to his daughter
Future Titanic Captain Edward J. Smith, from RMS Baltic - a unique handwritten letter to his daughter Helen, dated 29 November 1906: My Dear Daughter

Church Army Advertisement
Advertisement for the Church Army, an evangelistic organisation founded in 1882. This advert is charitable in that it tries to provide holidays

NUS President Charles Clarke with two students
NUS (National Union of Students) President Charles Clarke (b.1950, later a Labour MP and Cabinet Minister) with two students, Clare Weber and Paul Butler

Spanish Civil War. Defendamos Madrid unidos bajo el mando unico. (Madrid needs to be defended by the means of a unique force). Political propaganda poster from the Republican side

REINDEER HIDE
While it lives, the reindeer is a means of transport and source of milk : when it dies, its hide is put to good use in clothing. Date: 19th century

REGULUS RETURNS
After failing to agree peace terms in Rome, Roman ambassador Atilius Regulus returns to Carthage as he promised, though this means certain death. Date: 255 BCE

Sir John Bayley Judge 1763 1841 Court King Bench
sir, john, bayley, judge, 1763, 1841, court, king, bench, london, wearing, black, cap, means, process, condemning, wretched, malefactor, death, king's, history, historical, 10152355

EDISON'S KINETOSCOPE Reproducing to the eye the effect of human motion by means of a swift and graded succession of pictures'. Date: 1894

Darby and Joan (colour litho)
971755 Darby and Joan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darby and Joan, a proverbial phrase for a married couple content to share a quiet life of)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Chin-Chin
The caption on the card is Chin-Chin! The expression has shades of meaning. Probably here it means Well done, perhaps on a successful first shave. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

The German Army Manoeuvres (litho)
1601030 The German Army Manoeuvres (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Army Manoeuvres)

Falconer
A painting of a medaeval falconer. A falconer is a hunter of wild animals in their natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey

WW2 - Orders by means of the Ardente Loud Hailer
Captain to Captain - The Commander of a Corvette at Sea giving orders by means of the Ardente " Loud Hailer, " which has a remarkable Acoustic Range 1941

Fire salamander and critically endangered great crested newt
Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra 1, and great crested newt, Triturus cristatus (critically endangered) 2. Salamandra comune o terrestre, Tritone cristato

View over Dikkebus Lake, Dickebusch, Belgium
The name Dickebusch means hick forest and dates from the time that this area was dense woodland. The Germans never took the lake, although they reached the water in May 1918

What digging for victory really means, 1940
This is what Digging for Victory really means, 1940. Growing vegetables in an allotment or garden. Date: 1940

Nathan, by Means of a Parable, accuses David (engraving)
5218440 Nathan, by Means of a Parable, accuses David (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan, by Means of a Parable, accuses David)

Tinder Box, before matches were widely used
A Tinder Box, before matches became the chief means of obtaining fire

Dominic Francois Arago (engraving)
3627997 Dominic Francois Arago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dominic Francois Arago)

By Road and Rail (b / w photo)
3092321 By Road and Rail (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Road and Rail)

Mr Rhodess Farm (b / w photo)
3092426 Mr Rhodess Farm (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Rhodess Farm)

Is it Art? What Post-Impressionism Means - " A criticism of the Exhibition which is drawing the town to the Grafton Gallery". (from top left) St

A Committee of Ways and Means (engraving)
1623311 A Committee of Ways and Means (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Committee of Ways and Means)

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Unveiling the tapestry of history, 'means' takes us on a captivating journey through time. From the iconic Wolseley 1937 to the charming Chaffinch (Morris), each symbolizes an era of innovation and progress. The mesmerizing Indian Nautch Girl dances gracefully, embodying the rich cultural heritage of her land. St John Chrysostom / Butler's wisdom echoes through centuries, reminding us that true means lie within our hearts. EIDER (MORRIS) stands as a testament to nature's beauty, while the enigmatic Neanderthal Man unveils secrets from our ancient past. Carmina Burana 13th C enchants with its timeless melodies, transporting us to medieval times filled with passion and romance. Witnessing the Roman Fire Engine / Pump in action reminds us of mankind's relentless pursuit for advancement. Waterman (Petherick) skillfully navigates rivers and seas, connecting distant lands and fostering communication between nations. Izvestia Distributed spreads knowledge far and wide like a beacon of enlightenment in an ever-changing world. A glimpse into history reveals how Soldier X-Rayed / 1915 revolutionized medical care during times of war. The exquisite Ridinger Haute Ecole 14 captures equestrian elegance at its finest, showcasing harmony between man and horse. Each element weaves together to form a tapestry illustrating humanity's quest for progress throughout time – from ancient civilizations to modern marvels.