Text Collection (page 9)

LETTER OF INDULGENCE, 1455. A letter of Indulgence (Ablass-brief) printed in 1455 by Johann Gutenberg on his first press

WORLD WAR I: BELGIUM, 1918. Map showing the zone of war operations in western Belgium, the ports of Ostend and Zeebrugge, the line of battle on 28 September 1918

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. First page of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, The Way to Wealth, originally published in 1758

MAP: CARIBBEAN, 1511. The first map to show Bermuda, also showing coastline detail of the Bay Islands of Honduras at Guanaca and Florida (labeled Isla de Beimenhi)

POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hale s
POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hales Poems for Our Children, Boston, Massachusetts, 1830, in which her poem, Mary Had a Little Lamb, was first printed

AD: FABRIC, 1967. American advertisement for Naugahyde Vinyl Fabric. Photograph, 1967

AD: RAT POISON, 1922. American advertisement for the Rat Biscuit Company, 1922

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The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM. The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B.C

The Whole Family Beer Advertisement. ca. 1941, An advertisement for Mathie Ruder Brewing Company

Coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera) from the East Indies, Asia, drawing, 1600-1625
Herbal, 17th century. A History of East Indian Trees and Plants, and of their Medicinal Properties, 1600-1625. Plate: palm trees, coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) from the East Indies, Asia. Drawing

Poster from World War I ordering general mobilization, Sunday, August 2, 1914
France, 20th century, First World War - Armee de Terre et Armee de Mer. Ordre de Mobilisation Generale. Poster ordering general mobilization, Sunday, August 2, 1914

ASARFATI, Josef or Joseph (ca. 1299). Jewish
" ASARFATI, Josef or Joseph (ca. 1299). Jewish Cervera Bible. ca. 1299. Fish with the heads of humans, birds and wildcats

John C. Howards livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington, D. C. where John H
WASHINGTON: STABLES, 1865. John C. Howards livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington, D.C. where John H. Surratt, a conspirator in the Abraham Lincoln assassination

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1888. Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman as the Democratic party candidates for President and Vice President on a lithograph campaign poster by Kurz & Allison, 1888

VENICE: MAP, 1546. Map of Venice by Cristoforo Sabbadino, 1546

Orteliuss world map, 1570
Orteliuss world map. This world map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World ). Drawn by the Flemish mapmaker Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

WORLD WAR I: U. S. POSTER. Side by Side, Britannia! American World War I poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. Side by Side, Britannia! American World War I poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1918

Coffee House, East End of London
A coffee house near Jubilee Street in the East End of London. Its window contains both English and Hebrew text. There are advertisements for R. Whites Lemonade and Kaola

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

Norwich, LMS & L. N. E. R, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)
1766923 Norwich, LMS & L.N.E.R, c.1940 (lithograph in colours) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 100x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwich, LMS & L.N.E.R. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Messenger with a Letter, from the series "Elegant Five-needled Pine, c. 1797-98 (colour woodblock print;oban)
5860842 Messenger with a Letter, from the series " Elegant Five-needled Pine, c.1797-98 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

A Peter Pan map of Kensington Gardens, 1923 (colour litho)
1198174 A Peter Pan map of Kensington Gardens, 1923 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho)
7185795 Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho) by English School

Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496176)
496177 Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496176) by Dutch School, (17th century); 44.8x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386624 " There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496177)
496176 Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496177) by English School, (17th century); 44.8x24.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)
1770036 Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 128x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets)

A Map of Westmorland and Cumberland, 1576 (hand-coloured engraving)
985982 A Map of Westmorland and Cumberland, 1576 (hand-coloured engraving) by Saxton, Christopher (c.1542-c.1610); 38x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Three French Hens

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: wit
William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue, containing 202 pages including the front and back covers, with black and white and colour illustrations including designs for ceilings and dados

Lakewood Colorado US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Lakewood, Colorado, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Austin Texas US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Austin, Texas, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Abilene Texas US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Abilene, Texas, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Oakland California US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Oakland, California, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Irvine California US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Irvine, California, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Clovis California US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Clovis, California, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Pocatello Idaho US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Pocatello, Idaho, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Invitation, Glasgow International Exhibition 1901
Invitation to the Opening of the Glasgow International Exhibition on 2 May 1901. 1901

Specimens of type, Leadenhall Press, London
Specimens of type from The Leadenhall Press, Ltd, 50 Leadenhall Street, London EC. circa 1900

WWII: POSTER, c1943. This is the year! Its up to us to let em have it! Lithograph, c1943

MAP: IRELAND, 1893. Home Rule Map of Ireland, illustrated with Irish politicians. Engraving, 1893

Gutemberg Bible facsimile 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Colonial architecture in Marigot, St. Martin, French territory, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Bobsledding team of four, final push and last person getting on

The Sceptical Chymist (1661). This title page is from the first edition of this work by the Anglo-Irish natural philosopher Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

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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.