Stratified Collection

Skin layers, SEM

Half Tunnel near Shale, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018234 Half Tunnel near Shale, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half Tunnel near Shale, Colorado)

Agony in the Garden, c. 1460 (tempera on panel)
3247722 Agony in the Garden, c.1460 (tempera on panel) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); 62.9x80 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

France. 18th century. Masquerade ball. Colored engraving
French history. 18th century. Masquerade ball. Party hosted by the city of Paris in honor of King Louis XVI. January 23, 1782. Engraving of Paris to travers les ages. Colored

Diagram showing a cross section and table of stratified rock
A diagram showing a cross section and table of stratified rocks. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Thomas Sopwith (1803-1879) & geological models
Thomas Sopwith (1803 - 1879) was an eminent geologist and civil engineer who pioneered methods of representing geological features

Sopwith Model XII: Denudation of mineral veins
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on inclined strata, with increased complexity to the situation in Model VII

Sopwith Model VII: Surface denudation of veins
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on otherwise flat, horizontal strata. The discontinuity between the beds as viewed at the surface can be seen

Sopwith Models: denudation & faulting
Models showing the effect of denudation and faulting on how rock strata appear at the surface. Thomas Sopwith (1803 - 1879)

Sopwith Model II: Coal strata near Newcastle
Unlike the models of generic situations this representation of coal strata was specific to a particular surveyed location in England showing several thin, and mostly hidden, coal seams

Sopwith Model VII: Denudation of mineral veins
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on otherwise flat, horizontal strata. The discontinuity between the beds as viewed at the surface can be seen

Sopwith Model VI: Intersecting mineral veins
This Model, rather than representing the strata as they would appear at the surface, shows how a seam of coal can be displaced in the subsurface by various modes of faulting

Sopwith Model XI: Vertical intersecting veins
This model, when separated, shows the complex interface between faulted strata of rocks. Thomas Sopwith (1803 - 1879) was an eminent geologist

Sopwith Model XII: Mineral vein denudation
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on inclined strata, with increased complexity to the situation in Model VII

Sopwith Model VIII: Overcutting of strata
This model shows overcut strata: when the layers of rock are inclined at a gentler angle than the eroded slope, the resulting vee pattern points uphill

Sopwith Model VII: Surface denudation
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on otherwise flat, horizontal strata. The discontinuity between the beds as viewed at the surface can be seen

Sopwith Model X: Denuded basset of strata
This model shows undercut strata: when the layers of rock are inclined at a steeper angle than the eroded slope, the resulting vee pattern points downhill

Sopwith Model V: Dislocations of coal strata
This model shows that while very little coal may appear at ground level, coal seams (subject to faults and dislocations) can be found below the ground

Sopwith Model IV: Fallacious coal indications
This model depicts the scenario where from the surface an abundance of coal appears to exist, but there is actually very little quantity below

Sopwith Model III: Dislocation of strata
This model represents the side of a valley of denudation, with undisturbed horizontal beds of sedimentary rock when fully assembled

Sopwith Model I: Stratified rocks / denudation
Black lines in this model represent coal seams, between lighter shales and sandstones. When separated the lower section shows a gently inclined valley floor

Sopwith Model II: Coal strata nr Newcastle
Unlike the models of generic situations this representation of coal strata was specific to a particular surveyed location in England showing several thin, and mostly hidden, coal seams

Cover of Thomas Sopwiths Geological Model Set
Thomas Sopwith (1803 - 1879) was an eminent geologist and civil engineer who pioneered methods of representing geological features

Thomas Sopwiths Geological Model Set
Thomas Sopwith (1803 - 1879) was an eminent geologist and civil engineer who pioneered methods of representing geological features

Three piles of stones at sunset, 3D graphics

Fire Wave, Valley of Fire, USA C018 / 1767
Fire Wave. Photographed in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA. This park derives its name from these red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs

Sunburnt skin. Coloured electron micrograph (SEM) of epidermal skin cells after sunburn. These stratified epithelial cells have been destroyed by ultraviolet (UV)

Human skin, SEM
Human skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface layer of the human skin, the epidermis. The outer layer of the epidermis (the stratum corneum)

Stratified squamous epithelium C016 / 0534
Stratified squamous epithelium. Light micrograph of a section through stratified squamous epithelium, showing the multiple layers, or strata, that function to resist abrasion of the surface

Squamous epithelium C014 / 4643
Squamous epithelium. Laser scanning confocal micrograph (LSCM) of a section through stratified squamous epithelial cells. Epithelial tissues line the cavities

Squamous epithelium, confocal micrograph C014 / 4642
Squamous epithelium. Laser scanning confocal micrograph (LSCM) of a section through stratified squamous epithelial cells. Epithelial tissues line the cavities

Silurian limestone in quarry, showing layered bedding over reef formation, Knowle Quarry, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

Silurian limestone in quarry, showing bedding, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

Silurian limestone in quarry, showing reef formation, Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, England, April

Shoshone Mountains - Wyoming - Weird brown, eroded, stratified, formations Date: 1952

Scenery near Hawridge, Buckinghamshire
Sketch of the countryside about a quarter of a mile from Hawridge Church towards Chesham, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell

Quarry face, Wenlock sandstone dominated mid-Silurian sedimentary deposits, Tan-Y-Foel Quarry, Penstrowed Grits Formation, Powys, Wales, august

Geologists looking at quarry face, Wenlock sandstone dominated mid-Silurian sedimentary deposits, Tan-Y-Foel Quarry, Penstrowed Grits Formation, Powys, Wales, august

Oesophagus, SEM
Oesophagus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture through the muscularis externa of the oesophagus. This forms part of the muscularis mucosa found throughout the gut

Oesophagus epithelium, SEM
Oesophagus epithelium. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the human oesophagus or gullet (yellow) and two unknown bacteria (pink & purple)

Nasal epithelial cells, TEM
Nasal epithelial cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of stratified squamous epithelial cells from the lining of the nasal cavity

Cornea. Light micrograph of a section through a cornea, the transparent region at the front of the eye. The outer surface of the cornea is a stratified epithelium (dark pink)

Cornea, SEM
Cornea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a cornea, the transparent region on the outer surface of the eye. The front of the eye is at top

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"Unveiling the Layers: Exploring the Fascinating World Beauty" Step into a journey through time and space as we delve into the concept of "stratified. " Like the intricate layers of our skin, stratification reveals hidden stories, secrets, and wonders that captivate both scientists and art enthusiasts alike. In 18th century France, at a mesmerizing masquerade ball, an enchanting colored engraving transports us to a world where elegance meets mystery. Just like these revelers in their elaborate costumes, stratification conceals its treasures beneath its surface. Venturing further underground, we find ourselves in Half Tunnel near Shale, Colorado. A black-and-white photo captures this geological wonder with its distinct layers carved by nature's hand over millennia. Here lies evidence of ancient landscapes and forgotten tales waiting to be unraveled. But it is not only rocks that bear witness to stratification's power; art too tells its story. In Agony in the Garden from c. 1460, tempera on panel brings forth emotions etched deep within each layer of paint. The artist skillfully portrays human suffering amidst divine presence - a poignant reminder that even our innermost struggles can be stratified. Scientific diagrams come alive as they unveil cross-sections and tables showcasing rock formations meticulously arranged over time. These visual representations offer insights into Earth's history while igniting curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. Enter Thomas Sopwith (1803-1879) - a pioneer who brought geology to life through his remarkable geological models. Sopwith Model XII exposes how mineral veins undergo denudation – erosion gradually unmasking their hidden riches for all to behold. Continuing this exploration with Sopwith Model VII reveals how surface denudation shapes veins' appearance above ground level – an interplay between forces shaping our planet's ever-changing facade.