Nail Collection

Ostrich Legs & feet
KF-477 Ostrich - Legs & feet Strutio camelus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Central America, Costa Rica
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) scratches its neck with its distinctive claw. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho)
3093667 Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hand Manicure
A hand manicure. Nails are carefully clipped and a choice of stylish nail varnishes in little bottles is offered. Date: 1930s

Crucifixion, Victoria, Gozo, Malta, Europe

Chloroform / Experiment
Hannah Greener, who became the first fatality under chloroform anasethesia during a minor operation to have a toe nail removed

Toilet / Manicure 1930
Frumpish middle-aged woman gives a manicure to a pretty young woman in her bedroom

Nail Polish Remover
A beautiful art nouveau label for Wlandres Venus nail polish remover, distributed by Wadanola Beauty Supply of Syracuse, New York

Woman of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe
Woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

The headache, from the series L Imagination, c. 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287002 The headache, from the series L Imagination, c.1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie L Imagination)

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, American, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, North Africa
Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, showing their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Christ in the House of His Parents, 1863 (oil on canvas)
VFS109726 Christ in the House of His Parents, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96) & Solomon, Rebecca (1832-1886); 38.1x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for John Pound & Co cases 1913
Advertisement John Pound & Co dressing cases. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904. With less time to run his business, he gave contol of the company to his two sons

1950S Woman & Make-Up
A brunette woman in a pink and black spotted dress sits at her dressing table going through her beauty routine. Products include nail varnish, lipstick and perfume

Detail of the hand of a stucco seated Buddha statue, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sukhothai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cambodian voters take pictures of their ink stained fingers after they voted, outside a polling station during a general election in Phnom Penh, Cambodia July 29, 2018

Woman With Nail Polish
Treechild

Woman With Nail Polish
Treechild

Woman With Nail Polish
Treechild

A penitents feet are nailed to a wooden cross on Good Friday in the town of San Juan in
A penitents feet are nailed to a wooden cross as part of a voluntary ritual to mark the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in the town of San Juan in Pampanga province, north of Manila April 2

Finger nails of a high class Chinese person
3790091 Finger nails of a high class Chinese person; (add.info.: Finger nails of a high class Chinese person, four curling nails of extreme length)

Yoga practicing

Bronze hands with gold studs preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, The Gregorian Etruscan Museum Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy

Armor of Mars of Todi preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Body Armor Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy

Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho)
PNP246765 Driving the Golden Spike on 10th May, 1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of Victorian adverts - November 1895
A variety of advertisements in The Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News dated November 1895. November 1895

Piers Corbyn, brother of Labour Politician Jeremy Corbyn, pictured in Maida Vale, West London in 1975. Piers Corbyn was a member of The Young Liberals

Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

The Descent from the Cross, 1615-31. Creator: Charles David
The Descent from the Cross, 1615-31

Trench knife made from a barbed wire stanchion 1916
Trench knife made from barbed wire stanchion 1916 (c). This type of knife is also known as a French Nail. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Date: circa 1916

Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, [east London], 1862. As Mr. Buckmaster, weaver...was digging in a corner of his garden...he uncovered a leaden coffin about 4ft. from the surface

A client presents her nails after they have been painted on Valentines Day at Wuse market in Abuja, Nigeria February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Catholic worshipers take part in celebrations of the Assumption of Mary at Jasna Gora
Catholic worshiper holds a rosary as she takes part in celebrations of the Assumption of Mary at Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, Poland August 15, 2018

A student takes part in an antigravity yoga class at the Om Factory in New York
A student takes part in an " antigravity" yoga class at the Om Factory in New York August 16, 2011. " Antigravity" yoga makes use of hammocks to help practitioners gain greater

People affected by the September 19, 2017 earthquake hold up their hands as they take part in a march to mark the six-month anniversary of the quake in Mexico City, Mexico March 19, 2018

A member of the clergy reads from the Bible to Ebola Patients in the recovery wing of the Hastings Ebola treatment centre in a neighbourhood in Freetown December 21, 2014

A hand of a Sadhu or a Hindu holy man is seen after taking a dip in the waters of Shipra river during the second Shahi Snan (grand bath) at Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, India, May 9, 2016

An albino baby Bennetts wallaby is carried by his mother in their enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg June 22, 2012. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A hand of a migrant touches a bus window at the Croatia-Slovenia border crossing at Bregana, Croatia, September 20, 2015. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh

A guns collector holds a 7. 65 caliber bullet in his house in Bordeaux
A guns collector holds a 7.65 caliber bullet in his house in Bordeaux, France, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

A woman gets a manicure at a street stand in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 26, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Recently-harvested coffee fruits are pictured at a plantation in Tepezonapa, in Veracruz state, Mexico, August 14, 2019. Picture taken Agosto 14, 2019. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

A resident affected by the earthquake and tsunami cries during Friday prayers in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, October 5, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An employee rolls tobacco at the Corona tobacco factory in Havana
REFILE - CORRECTING MONTH An employee rolls tobacco at the Corona tobacco factory in Havana, Cuba, July 3, 2019. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

new york
Carlos Gonzalez

The white hunter
Mircea Costina

Reaching No 02
Pictufy Studio III

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"Nail: From Ostrich Legs to Crucifixion, a Journey through History and Culture" In Central America's vibrant Costa Rica, the art of hand manicure takes center stage. Skilled artisans delicately shape nails into works of art, transforming them into stunning extensions of beauty. But nails have always played diverse roles throughout history. From a simple case of nails and screws used for construction to their unexpected connection with chloroform experiments in the early days of scientific exploration. Did you know that even toilets had a role to play in the evolution care? In 1930, toilet manicures were all the rage as women sought innovative ways to pamper themselves. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Victoria, Gozo, Malta - where crucifixion became synonymous with nails. The haunting image reminds us of the sacrifices made throughout Europe's tumultuous past. On a lighter note, nail polish remover has become an essential tool for those seeking change or simply wanting a fresh start. It effortlessly wipes away layers of color and allows for endless possibilities. Venturing further eastward brings us face-to-face with the captivating Women of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe. Their intricate nail designs tell stories passed down through generations - each stroke representing resilience and cultural heritage. Witnessing the Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria is like stepping into another world altogether. This mesmerizing performance celebrates tradition while showcasing grace and elegance unique to North Africa. Looking back at history reveals fascinating glimpses into how nails shaped societies worldwide. An advert from 1913 showcases John Pound & Co cases - reminding us that even mundane objects can leave lasting impressions on our collective memory. Finally, let's not forget "The Village Blacksmith" immortalized by Richard Elmore's painting turned line engraving in 1862. A testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that continues to inspire awe today.