Resistant Collection

Ratner patent safe, fire and fall resisting, Grade 1, Size MP, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus), shaggy coated with curving horns

Advertisement for Sanderson Fabrics -- sun-resisting and washproof. Also mentioning the Sanderson range of wallpapers. Showing two fabric designs arranged in the shape of a large flower

Ratner patent safe, fire and fall resisting, for registrars, Size No. 5, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Divi divi tree in artistic view. Fresh green leaves and branches with sea view

Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint)
1701447 Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint) by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Womens motoring coat 1905
Woman wearing dust-resistant full length motoring coat. 1905

Fabrication des etoffes de Mackintosh (engraving)
2787760 Fabrication des etoffes de Mackintosh (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrication des etoffes de Mackintosh)

Advert for Aquascutum coats 1934
Aquascutum raincoats, overcoats and macintoshes. Date: 1934

Advert for Aquascutum weatherproof coats 1923
Reliability in rain is the first attribute of an Aquascutum - familiarly called a " scutum". Date: 1923

Advert for Flamingo raincoats 1935
The latest aquatite production- the Flamingo light weight raincoat. Rubber-less odourless, hygienic and self-ventilating. The Flamingo tripple-proofed fashion coat folds or rolls into a very small

Advert for Kenneth Durward raincoats 1928
Water-resistant and lightweight coat for men and women. 1928

Advert for Burberrys weather proof trench coats 1916
Six service maxims. Wet-resistance, wind proofness, warmth, healthfulness, lightweight and durability. Available from Burberrys, Haymarket, London. Date: 1916

Advert for Burberrys WWI service coats 1916
Protection and comfort. Whenever the inclemency of weather conditions to be faced in Naval or Military services calls for the highest form of protection

Temptation St Anthony recto Fantastic Landscape
Artokoloro

Mr. Winkle soothes the refractory steed, illustration from The Pickwick Papers
KW259118 Mr. Winkle soothes the refractory steed, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

MRSA bacteria, SEM C016 / 9422
MRSA bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, round) bacteria

MRSA bacteria, SEM C016 / 9421
MRSA bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA, round) bacteria

Teflon research, 1940s C018 / 0647
Teflon research. Laboratory technician carrying out a test to compare Teflon with another plastic. She has dipped rods of the two plastics in a boiling bath of hot sulphuric acid

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9380
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9378
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9379
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Pore protein from staphylococcus aureus C013 / 9377
Structure of staphylococcal alpha-hemolysin, a heptameric transmembrane pore. Computer artwork of the ribbon structure of the pore forming-toxin from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

Jade group
A selection of rough and worked specimens of jadeite and nephrite. Jade is a gemstone and ornamental stone

Corundum group
A collection of crystals including ruby and sapphire particolor, ruby rhomboid, and hexagonal cut sapphire

Many colours of corundum
Ruby and sapphire cut corundum stones viewed through their pavilions. Corundum is the second hardest natural mineral known

The cliff edge engine houses of Wheal Trewavas
Situated on the Tregonning granite at Trewavas Head, south Cornwall. Image used in Minerals of Cornwall and Devon by P.G. Embrey and R.F. Symes, 1987, page 40. See also 4072

Sapphire
A six-rayed star blue sapphire. Sapphires derives from the corundum mineral group which is the second hardest group known

Ruin marble
Ruin Marble, when polished resembles ruins of buildings. This specimen originates from the Val d Arno, Fiorentino, Florence, Italy

Biochip for detection of tuberculosis
Biochip production. Close-up view of some TB-Biochips. The chips being made here are used to detect tuberculosis, particularly drug-resistant strains

Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Computer artwork showing 4 different ways in which bacteria can be resistant to an antibiotic

Anthrax bacteria. Computer artwork of Bacillus anthracis bacteria (green) releasing spores (orange). These are Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria

Clostridium difficile bacteria, TEM
Clostridium difficile drug-resistant bacteria, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This bacterium, also known as C. diff, is a normal member of the intestinal flora in humans

Sulfamethoxazole molecule
Sulfamethoxazole. Computer-generated molecular model of sulfamethoxazole (molecular formula: C10.H11.N3.O3.S), part of the sulphonamide group of antibiotics

Trimethoprim molecule
Trimethoprim. Computer-generated molecular model of trimethoprim (molecular formula: C14.H18.N4.O3), an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections

Linezolid antibiotic, molecular model
Linezolid antibiotic drug, molecular model. This new drug, marketed as Zyvoxid and Zyvox, is used to treat infections by bacteria, such as MRSA, that are resistant to other antibiotics

GST enzyme conferring DDT resistance
Glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzyme from a malaria-carrying strain of mosquito, Anopheles gambiae, molecular model. GSTs detoxify foreign substances in the body of the mosquito

MRSA. Computer artwork displaying the term MRSA, with each letter in a petri-dish containing culture that is growing MRSA bacteria. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

MRSA bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium

MRSA bacteria, SEM
MRSA bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a Gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium

MRSA. Graphic displaying MRSA surrounded by shapes representing bacteria. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is a gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium

MRSA bacteria, TEM
MRSA bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a gram-positive, round (coccus) bacterium

Heat-resistant asbestos
A photograph taken for a commercial client, demonstrating the heat-resisting properties of Asbestos, long before the modern dangers of the material were recognised. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

SS Sampo, 1898
Photograph of Steamship Sampo a newly constructed ice-breaker, built by Armstrong, Whitworth and Co. for the Senate of Finland, 1898

The Resistant Ray
THE RESISTANT RAY (Francis Flagg) Germans develop a gravity- resistant ray : they shoot down the heros plane, then invite him to walk to them Date: 1932

Flame-Resistant Clothing
Mefisto flame-resisting clothing introduced by Merryweathers in the late 1920s, allowing firemen to enter a burning area and continue to work

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"Unyielding and Unbreakable: The Ratner Patent Safe, Fire and Fall Resisting, Grade 1" Step into the world of ultimate protection with the Ratner patent safe. Designed to withstand even the most extreme circumstances, this remarkable invention guarantees unparalleled security for your valuables. In nature's realm, find resilience embodied in the majestic Musk ox - a creature adorned with shaggy coat and curving horns. Just like these resilient beasts, our Ratner patent safe stands strong against any threat. Sanderson Fabrics proudly presents an advertisement showcasing their durable creations. With fabrics resistant to fire and falls, they ensure both style and safety go hand in hand. Not just limited to personal belongings, the Ratner patent safe also finds its purpose in safeguarding important documents as seen in its use by registrars. In matters of health preservation, resistance is key. Medical vaccinations serve as shields against diseases that try to infiltrate our bodies' defenses. Le Petit Provencal echoes an appeal for resistance on its front page dated 19th June 1940. In times of turmoil, it reminds us of the strength we possess when united against adversity. Travel back in time to 1905 when women donned motoring coats built for endurance on the road. These coats were not only fashionable but also designed to resist harsh weather conditions. Witness how Mackintosh fabricates their waterproof textiles through an intricate engraving process. Their dedication ensures garments capable of defying raindrops with ease. Aquascutum takes center stage with adverts from different eras - be it their timeless weatherproof coats from 1923 or their cutting-edge designs showcased in a 1934 advertisement. They epitomize durability throughout fashion history. Flamingo raincoats make a splash with their advert from 1935 while Kenneth Durward raincoats steal attention since 1928 - both brands promising unbeatable resistance against the elements.