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SPANISH CIVIL WAR, 1937. To arms! No one is excused from duty. A poster from the Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War, 1937

CARTER: POSTER, 1936. American poster of Charles Joseph Carter ( Carter the Great ) sawing a woman in half

CIRCUS POSTER, c1950. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus poster, c1950, when the three-ring circus still performed under a tent

BUFFALO BILL: POSTER, 1893. Buffalo Bill Wild West Show lithograph poster, c1893

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1951. American advertisement for Texaco Fire Chief gasoline, 1951

HERRMANN: POSTER c1880. American or English poster of magician Alexander Herrmann (1844-1896), featuring his wife and assistant, Adelaide, as Mlle Addie

JOHN L. SULLIVAN (1858-1918). American heavyweight pugilist. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1883

Auspicious Chinese word fu (good fortune) embroidered on a Chinese New Year ornamental souvenir, Chongqing, Sichuan, China, Asia

BRAZIL. Barechest man wearing a swimming suit jumping on the sand over the name Brazil written in the sand, jumping towards the sea

Cafe Tortoni, a famous tango cafe restaurant located on Avenue de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Neon Subway sign, Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, United States of America, North America

Central Park signpost, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Close up of Taxi sign on car roof in tunnel, Shanghai, China, Asia

Street sign in front of the Emirates Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Welcome to Las Vegas sign at night, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, North America

Tsunami warning sign, Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colourful Ethiopian souvenirs for sales in Lalibela, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Door with Chinese art and characters, Xingping, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Ticket, Ben Nevis road permit, Lochaber, Scotland - for one person on foot, one shilling. Date: circa 1900s

MA Essex Swampscott Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Barnstable Town Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Mosaic on the floor of the central nave of Cain killing Abel, Otranto duomo (cathedral), Otranto, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, Europe

Our Father prayer, Sagrada Familia Basilica, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Dead Sea scrolls, Qumran, Israel, Middle East

Skomakaregatan street in the old city center
Skomakaregatan street in the old city centre, Malmo, Skane county, Sweden, Europe

Great Western Tea Factory, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1920

Front page, The London Gazette
Front page of a 17th century issue of The London Gazette, described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s

Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
The Town Hall, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, framed by the front page of The Amherst Record for 19 September 1906. Date: 1906

Botanical Sketchbook -- lettering. A poem entitled English Flowers. Date: 1920s

POSTER: RAILROAD, 1952. The most important wheels in America. Lithograph by Joseph Binder for the Association of American Railroads, 1952

AIRLINE POSTER, c1962. Poster advertising travel to Las Vegas and Trans-World Airlines. Lithograph by David Klein, c1962

POSTER: BOOKS, c1938. Don t Gum Up a Book. Poster promoting proper care for library books. Silkscreen by Arlington Gregg, c1938

POSTER: WOMEN WORKERS. ATS cook for the troops. British poster encouraging women to join the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the womens branch of the British Army. Lithograph, c1942

PIKEs PEAK, 1890. Panoramic view of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Lithograph by Henry Wellge, 1890

Knee joint with cruciate ligaments

AD: FISK TIRES, 1927. American advertisement for Fisk Tires, 1927

Dream: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Dream - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Trust in dreams, for in them is the hidden gate to eternity. ~ Kahil Gibran

Illusion: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Illusion - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: If you see the illusion you are enlightened, but if you think that you are enlightened you are in the illusion. ~ Papaji

Old lead letters forming the word Podcast

Gingerbread hearts at a stall, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

LUDDITE PLACARD, 1808. Placard, pointing to the industrial unrest following the introduction of textile machinery. Poster, 1808

EUCLID: ELEMENTS. A page from Euclids Elements, translated by English scholar Adelard of Bath from Arabic into Latin, 12th century

TRES RICHES HEURES. The Temptation of Christ. Illlumination from the 15th century manuscript of Les Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

CABRAL: FLEET, 1500. Six of the 13 Portuguese ships in Pedro Alvares Cabrals expedition to India in 1500, which resulted in the discoveries of Brazil and Madagascar

PROLOGUE: THE KNIGHT. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, from William Caxtons second edition, c1484

AD: BICYCLES, 1920. American advertisement from the Cycle Trades of America. Illustration, 1920

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"From Ancient Scrolls to Modern Messages: The Power of Text" Text has played a significant role in various aspects of human history and culture. In Jewish prayers, the Torah scroll takes center stage during the ritual of Torah reading, symbolizing tradition and spirituality. This sacred object connects generations and serves as a guide for religious practices. Moving to Europe, we encounter Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154. Through intricate text and illustrations, this map provided valuable geographical knowledge during medieval times, shaping our understanding of the world. Fast forward to 1960s America, where political sentiments were expressed through powerful posters. An anti-Nixon poster questioned his trustworthiness with the provocative question: "Would YOU buy a used car from this man?" Such visual texts reflected public distrust towards Richard Nixon during his presidential campaign. In another American poster from 1911, a capitalist pyramid was depicted as an expression of socialist ideology. This thought-provoking image aimed to critique economic disparities by highlighting how wealth is concentrated at the top. During World War II, Winston Churchill's speech inspired resilience against adversity. A powerful poster featuring his words - "We shall not flag" - served as a rallying cry that united people in their fight for freedom and victory. The arts also embraced text as seen in Gilbert & Sullivan's first production poster for H. M. S Pinafore in 1878 or Puccini's Tosca poster from 1900. These captivating visuals combined with textual elements invited audiences into enchanting worlds created by these renowned composers and has been instrumental in advocating for human rights throughout history. Eleanor Roosevelt holding a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster exemplified her dedication to equality and justice during her time as First Lady. Beyond politics and activism lies Hollywood Hills' iconic sign standing tall amidst nature's beauty—a symbol recognized worldwide thanks to its textual representation on countless screens over decades—an emblematic landmark representing dreams realized and stories told. Even ancient civilizations recognized the power of text.