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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

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Text Collection: Russian Revolution 1905 - 1906
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Text Collection: Map of ancient Abruzzo, by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, engraving, 1702
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Text Collection: United Trade Unions poster for the Popular Front, spring 1936
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Text Collection: U. S. Air Force photograph of the launch site of intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs)
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Text Collection: LCC-LFB Plumstead fire station, SE London
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Text Collection: MUCHA: BISCUIT AD, c1895. Flirt : French lithograph advertisement, c1895
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Text Collection: NATIONAL AIR RACE POSTER. A 1947 National Air Race poster, held in Cleveland, Ohio
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Text Collection: KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament
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Text Collection: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Text Collection: Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
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Text Collection: _MG_1564
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Text Collection: 'There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared
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Text Collection: Poultry of the World Poster, 1868 (chromolithograph)
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Text Collection: Brighton Pier at sunrise, Brighton, East Sussex, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Text Collection: Palace Pier, (Brighton Pier), Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Text Collection: This Is My War Too! : American World War II recruiting poster, c1942, for the U. S
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Text Collection: Caviar for sale in the market of Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine, Europe
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Text Collection: Title-page of the second edition of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, owned by John Adams
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Text Collection: VOTER REGISTRATION POSTER. A Congress of Industrial Organization sponsored voter registration
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Text Collection: COLT. 45 AUTOMATIC PISTOL. American advertisement for the Colt
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Text Collection: MAP: BOSTON, 1883. Map of Boston, Massachusetts, and environs, published by Cupples, Upham & Co
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Text Collection: TOOL ADVERTISEMENT, 1895. From the Montgomery Ward & Co. catalogue of 1895
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Text Collection: Wartime postcard for soldiers to send home
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Text Collection: BICYCLE POSTER, 1899. American lithograph advertising poster by Edward Penfield for Northampton
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Text Collection: MUCHA: BICYCLE AD, 1897. French lithograph advertising poster by Alphonse Mucha for Perfecta
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Text Collection: TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1929. American magazine advertisement for Texaco gasoline, 1929
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Text Collection: Plant sex system by Linnaeus, 1807
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Text Collection: Orteliuss map of Italy, 1570
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Text Collection: Orteliuss map of Poland, 1570
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Text Collection: Orteliuss map of Greece, 1570
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Text Collection: MOBIL ADVERTISEMENT, 1935. American advertisement for Mobil gasoline and motor oil, 1935
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Text Collection: WORLD WAR I: NAVY POSTER. I Want You for the Navy. American World War I poster, 1917
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Text Collection: FATHERs DAY CARD, 1912. American Fathers Day card, 1912
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Text Collection: Sentimental German wartime postcard
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Text Collection: MATTHEW: VI, 28-30
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Text Collection: Great Court, the British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Text Collection: Icon at Aghiou Pavlou Monastery of Christ holding St. Johns book, Mount Athos
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Text Collection: Road sign, Pont de la Passerelle, River Rhone, Vienne, Rhone Valley, France
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Text Collection: Reno Main Street scene, Reno, Nevada, United States of America, North America
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Text Collection: Traditional sake barrels at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia
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Text Collection: Central Park sign, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
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Text Collection: The Imagine Mosaic memorial to John Lennon who lived nearby at the Dakota Building
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Text Collection: The New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York
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Text Collection: Tram and taxi with neon lights, Hong Kong, China, Asia
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Text Collection: Wall Street sign
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Text Collection: Arabic calligraphy and Zellij tilework
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Text Collection: Public Footpath sign indicating right of way, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe


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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.