Pith Collection

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Sir Donald Cameron, Governor of Tanganyika
Sir Donald Charles Cameron (1872-1948), Governor of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), seen here at Kigoma on 8 September 1928. He served as Governor from 1925 to 1931

YELLOW FEVER, CUBA, c1900. Conquerors of Yellow Fever. Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay (left, in civilian clothes), U.S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed (center), and others observe as Dr

Queens Own Corps of Guides
A British Officer (Captain) of the Queens Own Corps of Guides. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Irish soldier in a trench, Mesopotamia, WW1
A soldier with the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Faugh-a-Ballagh) in a trench in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), teases a Turkish sniper by raising a pith helmet on his rifle during the First World War

Polo Team, Delhi 1916
A serious-looking British polo team, after winning a trophy, pose with His Excellency the Governor, who presumably has just presented the awards

British Troops Gallipoli
British troops advance on mass up the cliffs at Gallipoli off the Dardanelles straits. " Short of ammunition but still they press on, the true bulldog rush of our troops"

Lime tree stem, light micrograph
Lime tree stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a lime tree (Tilia europaea). The outer epidermis has been shed and replaced by a layer of cork (dark red)

The pier at Entebbe, Uganda - Lake Victoria
The pier at Entebbe, Uganda on the shore of Lake Victoria with the steam ferryboats Clement Hill (on left) which was in service between 1906-36 and either the Winifred or Sybil (on the right)

Colonialism / Lord Curzon
GEORGE NATHANIEL, MARQUESS Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram " in the jungle with his bag of tigers"

Edward VIII in Nepal
EDWARD VIII As Prince of Wales, travelling by elephant in Nepal

Africa / Sudan Wars
The Seaforth Highlanders storming the Zareba at the Battle of Atbara

Lord Kitchener
Lord Horatio Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum (1850 - 1916), military leader and statesman, pictured in uniform on the front cover of The Tatler

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (Ceylon)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery, with the Ceylon badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

British troops on the way to Baghdad, Mesopotamia, WW1
British troops by the Tigris, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), on the way to Baghdad during the First World War. Date: 1916

Major General Dunsterville and staff, Baku
Major General Lionel Charles Dunsterville (1865-1946) and staff, with an Armenian Brigadier, at Baku. He was in command of a British mission known as the Dunsterforce which was sent out from Baghdad

British soldiers with artillery, Cameroon, Africa, WW1
British soldiers with artillery, including a Howitzer gun, in the bush in Duala, Cameroon, west central Africa, during the First World War. Date: 25 December 1915

British soldiers walking past a train, Iraq
Three British soldiers walking past a train, somewhere in Iraq

The end of the Zulu wars
Mounted Infantry skirmishing with Zulus in a sketch by an ILN special artist. British troops wearing pith helmets and carrying rifles showing British soldiers on the higher ground

Lt Browning, Major Kinloch and Dr Francis Brett Young
Lieutenant Browning, Major Kinloch (Calcutta Volunteer Battery) and Dr Francis Brett Young in East Africa during WW1. circa 1916

British troops in action against Turks near Kirkuk, WW1
British troops of the 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade, 13th Division, in action against the Turks at an outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War

Water fern rhizome, light micrograph
Water fern rhizome. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a rhizome from a water fern (Marselia vestita). Under the epidermis (the outer layer)

Maiden hair tree stem, SEM
Maiden hair tree stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) stem. At centre is the pith, which consists of soft, spongy parenchyma cells

The relief at Ekowe
Lord Chelmsford(1827-1905) riding out to meet Colonel E.K Pearson(1834-1909) about a mile from Fort Ekowe, with troops following

Sago palm or Japanese sago palm, Cycas revoluta
Sago palm, king sago, sago cycad or Japanese sago palm, Cycas revoluta, Cycas. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Soldiers of the Queen, a Jubilee group of Colonials Date: circa late 19th century

Old Bill Goes East
Cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather (1887-1959), speculating that in 1940 Europe could be considered the darkest continent. Old Bill was a popular recurring character in his cartoons. Date: 1940

War film scenes, The Last Patrol
Scenes from British International Pictures war film The Last Patrol Date: 1929

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Princess Victoria Louise & Princess Cecile uniform 1913
Front cover showing two German Princesses in Military uniform. (Left) Princess Victoria Louise (1892 - 1980), the only daughter and the last child of German Emperor Wilhelm II

Schweitzer Albert 1875 1965 Franco French German
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A new Emir of Adamawa is installed. After the capture of Yola, Colonel Morland deposed the Emir and set up a brother of the vanquished ruler in his stead. Date: 1902

Sago palm, king sago, sago cycad or Japanese sago palm, Cycas revoluta, Cycas
5324537 Sago palm, king sago, sago cycad or Japanese sago palm, Cycas revoluta, Cycas by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Sago palm, king sago, sago cycad or Japanese sago palm)

The battle of Cars-el-Leben of the 17 Corr, Arabs surrendering, and taken prisoner beg... (colour litho)
2808517 The battle of Cars-el-Leben of the 17 Corr, Arabs surrendering, and taken prisoner beg... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Elite troops of French army, French Foreign Legion in Morocco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346310 Elite troops of French army, French Foreign Legion in Morocco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 6th October 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock)
ELB109856 Lord Kitchener (1850-1916) illustration from Twelve Portraits - Second Series, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson

The Civil Governors Journey To The Western Region Of The Eritrean Colony, The Chiefs Present Tributes (Colour Litho)
2798422 The Civil Governors Journey To The Western Region Of The Eritrean Colony, The Chiefs Present Tributes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Comic postcard, Hungry lions - For what we are about to receive... Date: early 20th century

British colonial group in India, japes on steps Date: circa 1900s

Colonial British men in carriage, India. Date: circa 1900s

Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad
STC361085 Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Woodville

African labourers lined up to receive their wages
African labourers on a farm or plantation lined up to receive their wages. Date: 1950s

Method of cutting paper material in China (after a Chinese illustration). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

The Minister of Italy and His Family in the Courtyard of the Italian Legation in Beijing (colour litho)
2798335 The Minister of Italy and His Family in the Courtyard of the Italian Legation in Beijing (colour litho) by Beltrame

Kut-el-Amaras revenge, the victorious British troops enter Baghdad (colour litho)
2808571 Kut-el-Amaras revenge, the victorious British troops enter Baghdad (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kut-el-Amaras revenge)

Soldiers at Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Soldiers in a riverside scene at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Soldiers and procession, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Soldiers standing to attention and on horseback in procession at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Crowds of people at the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. Date: 1911

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"Pith: A Journey Through History and Adventure" Step into the world of pith, where tales of bravery, conquests, and scientific breakthroughs intertwine. Join us on an exhilarating ride through time as we explore the diverse realms that this four-letter word encompasses. In the heart of Africa's untamed wilderness, Patersons Camp Coffee fuels the Queen's Own Corps of Guides in their daring expeditions. Led by Sir Donald Cameron, Governor of Tanganyika, these fearless explorers navigate treacherous terrains with unwavering determination. Venturing further back in time to c1900 Cuba, witness a battle against a formidable foe - Yellow Fever. Dr. Carlos Finlay and U. S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed stand side by side with other medical pioneers like Dr. Jesse Lazear and Dr. James Carroll as they strive to conquer this deadly disease after the Spanish-American War. The horrors of World War I come alive as an Irish soldier finds solace amidst trenches in Mesopotamia. Amidst chaos and despair, pith becomes a symbol of resilience for those who fight valiantly for their countries. Delhi 1916 brings forth a different kind of excitement - polo. A team united by skill and camaraderie takes center stage as they showcase their prowess on horseback. Across continents to Gallipoli we go next; British troops face unimaginable challenges during colonial times while striving to maintain order amidst chaos. Zooming into microscopic wonders reveals intricate details within a lime tree stem under light micrography's lens – nature's own version of pith. A tranquil moment awaits at Entebbe Pier in Uganda; Lake Victoria glistens under golden hues while colonialism casts its shadow over Lord Curzon’s reign. Edward VIII embarks on an extraordinary journey through Nepal – his royal presence adding another layer to history's tapestry woven with threads of exploration and diplomacy.