Regulation Collection

Turnbull & Asser khaki puttees advertisement
Advertisement for khaki stocking puttees in medium and heavy weights from Turnbull and Asser, military and sporting outfitters

London Fire Engine Establishment, list of fire stations
Formed in 1833, the LFEE took over firefighting in London from the various Insurance Company fire brigades. It had 19 fire stations and its headquarters was located at Watling Street, City of London

Pancreas anatomy, artwork
Pancreas anatomy. Cut-away computer artwork of the pancreas, which secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels

A Proclamation by the King, for the Suppression of Coffee Houses, 1675 (litho)
GHL240158 A Proclamation by the King, for the Suppression of Coffee Houses, 1675 (litho) by English School, (17th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Nurse in British Red Cross uniform
The British Red Cross regulation uniform for trained nurses. Date: 1914

Pancreatic islet of Langerhans
Islet of Langerhans. Light micrograph of a section through an islet of Langerhans (pale, centre) in pancreas tissue. This clump of secretory cells forms part of the endocrine system of the body

An English Detective
5616126 An English Detective; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an English Detective who recognizable by his regulation boots. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Penstock Chamber used to regulate the flow in London sewers, 1850
3359134 A Penstock Chamber used to regulate the flow in London sewers, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Penstock Chamber used to regulate the flow in London sewers)

Soldiers during World War One sychronizing their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp
3502736 Soldiers during World War One sychronizing their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp, from The Pageant of the Century

The Locomotive Acts
5616721 The Locomotive Acts; (add.info.: Punch cartoon about the Locomotive Acts (or Red Flag Acts) 1865. The laws were a series of Acts of Parliament in the United Kingdom regulating the use of

Merchants in a trade, 14th century
5959936 Merchants in a trade, 14th century; (add.info.: Merchants in a trade, miniature in 'Statuti Mercanti', illuminated manuscript, 14th century); Index Fototeca.

17th century Regulation Lock, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619349 17th century Regulation Lock, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School

A Regulation Cat-Skin at Seven-and-Sixpence (colour litho)
3624281 A Regulation Cat-Skin at Seven-and-Sixpence (colour litho) by Tarrant, Percy (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Regulation Cat-Skin at Seven-and-Sixpence)

Great Yarmouth Common Lodging House Bye Laws
Part of the bye laws for the regulation of Common Lodging Houses, issued by the Great Yarmouth Local Board of Health. Date: 1868

WaF officer uniform from Moss Bros 1940
Advertisement for Moss Bros during the Second World War, and their regulation uniform. A photograph of a woman modelling an officers uniform in blue barathea cloth for the Womens Auxiliary Air Force

Women waiting to in St Stephens Hall, Feb 1908
Women waiting to be " fetched" in St Stephens Hall, guarded by policemen, as a result of concerns over the actions of the Suffragettes in the House of Commons

A. T.s officer uniform from Moss Bros 1940
Advertisement for Moss Bros during the Second World War, a photograph of a woman modelling an officers uniform in barathea or whipcord cloth. Date: 1940

Lloyd George, as President of the Board of Trade, protecting British industry against
KDC400202 Lloyd George, as President of the Board of Trade, protecting British industry against German competition by the Patents and Designs Act of 1907, 1909 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Taking the Census, 1854 (oil on canvas)
3613966 Taking the Census, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Edmonds, Francis William (1806-63); 71.1x96.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Trinity House (colour litho)
976219 Trinity House (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity House. Card forming part of childrens card game about London.); © Look and Learn

Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b / w photo)
CHT163869 Workers Handbook, 1856 (print) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee Pierre-Gaudin, Puteaux, France; (add.info)

Merchants of fabrics and textiles in a market, Miniature in the Statuto delle Corporazione dei Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Merchants in a trade, miniature in Statuti Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

The Seat of Justice in the Parlement of Paris, 1723. Artist: Nicolas Lancret
The Seat of Justice in the Parlement of Paris, 1723. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Red Cross nurse regulation uniform, WW1
The regulation dress of the Red Cross nurse at the beginning of the First World War. The dress is of dark blue zephyr, the apron of thick white linen with a red cross stitched on to the bib

Soldiers during World War One sychronising their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp. This was vital to obtain unanimity of movement and perfect co-operation before an attack

17Th Century Regulation Lock. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

"Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Headwear for naval, military and tropical 1937
A range of headwear for Royal Artillery Mess, Field service caps, Royal air force, cocked hats for all services, Regulation Naval cap, Regulation Wolseley helmet

Spanish Constitution promulgated by Juan Carlos I on December 27, 1978. Front cover

Decretum Gratiani. Written in the 12th century. Miniaure. 14
Decretum Gratiani or Condordia discordantium canonum. Collection of a Canon law compiled and written in the 12th century. Miniaure. 14th century. Group of nuns wearing a girl

Cartoon, Blackout regulations, WW1
Cartoon, Blackout regulations -- Keep your curtains drawn to avoid air raid warnings! Showing a young girl drawing the curtains at night so that enemy aircraft do not see any light from her home

Cartoon, Scene outside a cafe, WW1
Cartoon, Scene outside a cafe. With new restrictions on the serving of alcohol, two soldiers are turned away, and a waiter challenges two little boys sitting at a table. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Disappointed greed, WW1
Cartoon, Disappointed greed, a comment on new alcohol restrictions. The waiter tells a lady that the anisette is too high in alcohol content for him to serve to her. Date: 1916

Beauty of Bath
Comic postcard depicting a tramp (or casual ) taking his regulation bath at a workhouse. The The Beauty of Bath was a popular play of the period. Date: 1907

Temperance No Maine Law 1854 Lithograph image
Artokoloro

Festival of the Golden Rump, 1737 (etching)
XJF867954 Festival of the Golden Rump, 1737 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Walpole)

The judgement of the queen o common sense, address d to Henry Fielding Esq
XJF867952 The judgement of the queen o common sense, address d to Henry Fielding Esq. 1736 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 1v and fol. 2, the judge of the mines
XIR346038 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.1v and fol.2, the judge of the mines, edict and oath of the companions, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

St. Louis regulating the rights of justice of the Counts of Artois (ink on paper)
XIR1272837 St. Louis regulating the rights of justice of the Counts of Artois (ink on paper) by French School, (13th century); Archives du Pas-de-Calais

California, Santa Barbara Stop signs

Reign Henry VII: Testing weights and measures. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned

A Dangerous Character : Cartoon from Punch, London, 1847, at the time of Railway Mania when rapid expansion of the railways made it necessary for Parliament to pass laws to regulate them

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7082
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7088
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

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"Regulation: A Historical Tapestry of Control and Order" Step into the world of regulation, where rules and order shape our society. From the Turnbull & Asser khaki puttees advertisement to the London Fire Engine Establishment's list of fire stations, we witness how regulations have influenced various aspects of our lives. Delve into the intricacies of anatomy as we explore artwork depicting the pancreas and its islets of Langerhans. These cellular structures symbolize a natural regulatory system within our bodies, ensuring balance and harmony. In times of crisis, such as World War I, regulations extend their reach to uniforms worn by dedicated nurses in British Red Cross attire. Their regulated appearance reflects their commitment to providing care amidst chaos. Travel back in time to 1675 when King Charles II issued a proclamation for the suppression of coffee houses through a lithograph. This act exemplifies how they can be used to control societal habits and behaviors. Witness the evolution of headwear for naval, military, and tropical settings throughout history. From 1937's designs to those seen during WWI or even earlier with 17th-century regulation locks showcased in "The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, " these pieces demonstrate how regulations dictate not only fashion but also functionality. Explore art that captures moments like "The Players Last Refuge" from 1735—an engraving showcasing strollers facing distress—highlighting how even entertainment was subject to regulation during different eras. Finally, immerse yourself in political history as Juan Carlos promulgates Spain's constitution—a testament to regulating power structures for democratic governance. Throughout centuries past and present, it has played an integral role in shaping societies worldwide. Whether it be controlling commercial establishments or defining uniforms for healthcare workers or soldiers on duty—they are woven into every aspect of life. They serve as both guardians against chaos and enforcers ensuring order prevails.