Nail Collection (page 7)

Ouled Nail women, Algeria, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Biskra, Algeria, circa 1890 - Street of the Ouled Nail women
Street of the Ouled Nail women, Biskra, Algeria. Date: circa 1890

Advert for Matinee filter tipped cigarettes 1939
These Matinee filter tipped Virginia cigarettes in there slim black case. Date: 1939

An idol from the Congo with nails and knives driven into it
An idol from the Congo with knives and nails driven in to it. The wooden idol, from the region north of the Lower Congo (Chiloango River)

Gibbs Happy Families - Master Chips
Gibbs Happy Families - Miss Tooth the Dentists daughter. 20th century

Mesopotamia. Foundation nails. 3rd Millenium BC. Bronze. Iraq British Museum. London. England. Kingdom

Jesus showing sores with Virgin Mary and Saint John and two
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting Jesus sitting, showing sores. Beside him, the Virgin Mary

Foot case for a mummy. Roman Period. 1st century AD
Foot case for a mummy. Gilded feet with sandals and a checker pattern depicting basketwork. Linen with plaster, painted and gilded. Roman Period. 1st century AD

Fragments from colossal emperor statues of Trajan and Hadria
Roman Art. Asia Minor. Turkey. Fragments from colossal emperor statues of Trajan and Hadrian. Hand. Marble. It comes from Trajaneum (Pergamon), 114-138 A.D. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Right forearm belonging to a bronze statue of a woman. 3rd-1
Greek Art. 3rd-1st century BCE. Right forearm belonging to a bronze statue of a woman. Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Greece

Mill and wheel on a cutout birthday card with rustic border and verse. Date: circa 1890s

Mill and wheel on a cutout New Year card with rustic border and seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Nail Varnish 1940S
Always buy the smallest possible bottle of nail varnish, beacause it does not keep well. A young woman lovingly applies varnish to her lovely fingernails. Date: early 1940s

ASCOT PARTY GAME
Playing Ascot at a Christmas party. The horses have to cut down the centre of a piece of tape with curved nail scissors, the winner being the one to pass the post first! Date: 1930s

Peeling Potatoes 1940S
A housewife with painted red fingernails peels potatoes into an enamel bowl in the kitchen sink. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Addressing a Parcel
If you have occasion to write an address on a parcel, it will prove much easier and less prone to error if it is written in pencil first. Date: 1940s

Strikers Stop Train
The wives & children of strikers at the Cummings Nail Mills in Chicago stop a train as a protest. Date: 1886

Boy and girl attaching New Year greeting to a tree
Boy and girl in historical costume attaching a New Year greeting to a tree. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl attaching Christmas greeting to a tree
Boy and girl in historical costume attaching a Christmas greeting to a tree. Date: circa 1890s

Van Louis McDaniel, Miss Arkansas 1948
Van Louis McDaniel (1929-1987) of Forrest City, Miss Arkansas for 1948. Date: 1948

WW2 Christmas card, Whats the use of worrying -- dog in khaki uniform. Date: 1941

RIBERA, Jos頨1588-1652). Piet஠1637. Baroque art
RIBERA, Jos頨 1588-1652). Piet஠ 1637. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. CAMPANIA. Naples. Carthusian Monastery of San Martino

Favourite Sayings - Mind your own business
Black and white lantern slide of a man sitting at a dinner table looking at his finger while a woman stands and gestures with her hand.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection

Paris, France - Notre-Dame. Date: 19th century

Advert for John Pound & Co dressing case 1914
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

Advert by Asprey compact dressing case 1937
Cases for light weight travel complete and compact. Date: 1937

Advert for Galaof London lip and nail colours 1950
Advert for Gala of London lip and nail colours for " every fashion shade". Date: 1950

False Nails
Rather clumsy clip-on false nails! Date: early 1930s

Bejewelled Nail Covers
A model shows off her bejewelled nail cover talons, similar to the type worn by traditional dancers in Bali. Date: early 1930s

Ushi-no-toki mairi Woman Rain Midnight Driving
Artokoloro

Herb and spiced salt

Danish smoked salt

Salt cellar with salt

Barn Owl (Strix flammea)

Aardvark (Orycteropus capensis)
Illustration of a Aardvark (Orycteropus capensis)

Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)

Forces involved when screw is turned

Hammering a nail in to a floor board

Black and white illustration of batten and trellis nailed to garden fence

Illustration of hardboard nail with diamond shaped head

Illustration of round wire nail, and oval and lost head

Illustration of annular nail with toothed shank and round head

Digital Illustration of bridle joint in wood

Illustration of drywall nail with round head

Cross section digital illustration showing strip of wooden moulding nailed to edge of shelf

Digital cross section illustration of round head masonry nail and flat head screw inserted through timber and wall

Digital illustration of 25 mm of cord nailed to sash window

Black and white illustration of finishing nail with smooth shank and round head

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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.