Bottom Collection (page 64)

Bell Telephone Company, America. Top left: Winding and inspecting coils. Top right: Experimental deparment. Centre right: First Bell telephone and First Boston telephone exchange with 5 lines (1877)

South Durham miners or pit-men at work at the coal face. On the floor, centre left, is a Clanny safety lamp which had a thick glass round the flame

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

Puddings and a pie. Top: Jelly and cream, and Yorkshire pie with aspic jelly. Bottom: Christmas pudding, and a jelly. In the centre is a triflle surrounded by ices and jellies

Title page of Mechanics Magazine (London, 1824). The figure in the bottom illustration
Title page of Mechanics Magazine (London, 1824).The figure in the bottom illustration is Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Greek mathematician and inventor who is reputed to have said Give me a lever

John Bunyan (1628-1688) English Puritan preacher. Author of The Pilgrims Progress (London, 1878). Portrait from a mid-19th century edition illustrated with Kronheim chromolithographs

Steel manufacture by the Bessemer process in operation in Sheffield, England. Molten metal from the Converter, centre right, is being poured from the bottom of a ladle into moulds

Fontaines safety cage for mine shafts. If the rope or chain suspending the cage broke a spring was released and levers were thrust into the guide rods

Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, being lowered down the pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached. The man the bottom has lost his grip and is in danger of plunging to his death

A horse-whim of horse-gin. Such a device was used to raise coal from the bottom of a mine. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Mercury. Extracting mercury from ore by placing ore covered by sand and ashes in an eartheware pot on stand with a fire underneath. The mercury was retrieved from the bottom of the pot after cooling

Sugar mill for crushing cane to extract juice which is being collected in pot at bottom left of central pillar: India. Hand-coloured engraving published Rudolph Ackermann, London 1822

Assaying: Various muffles used in assay ovens for assaying gold and silver 1, 2, 3: 4, 5, 6, stopples, bottom plates and covers: 7, wooden mould for forming muffles: 11, 12

Mine ventilation. Hollow wooden drum, top, which had two blowholes opposite each other on the circumference, C, one to suck in air and one to expel it as the drum rotated

Three devices for ventilating mines with bellows. In the centre the horse turns the wheel and cams, I, I, work the bellows

La Dame aux Camelias
Full-length of Sarah Bernhardtwearing white gown and ornate cape, Top and bottom lettering in silver ink, Artist Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau

61, C. A. St. Louis, MO. Oct. 12-1932
Aeiral photo of Fort Sheridan troop convoy. People can be seen lining the sidewalk at the bottom of the photo waiting for the troops

Floridas Silver Springs
View shows family having a picnic beside the water at floridas Silver Springs. A glass bottom boat is in the background

The Frontier Club
Vintage linen postcard of the Frontier Club shows the exterior at night lit up by neon lights and an inset image shows the interior of the Mandalay Bar and Lounge

The Bikini End
Metuchen, New Jersey: 1972. The best part of a bikini... The End!

Birds Eye View Of Paterson, New Jersey Showing Railroad In The Foreground; Vignettes Of Prominent Buildings And Natural Landmarks Form The Top And Bottom Borders, 1880, Us, USA, America

Indian Warriors. Mr. Bear-that-runs-and-growls, Mr. Warrior, Mr. One-tooth-gone, Mr. Sole (bottom Of Foot), Mr. Make-it-long, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer

Charons Boat Or The Ghosts Of All The Talents Taking Their Last Voyage, From The Popes Gallery At Rome, A Group Of Naked Whig Politicians, Including Three Grenvilles, Sheridan, St

Bottom Of Decoration For Room, By Messrs. Horne

Chester-Le-Street (Top); Distant View of Lambton Castle (Bottom). Chester-Le-Street
CHESTER-LE-STREET (TOP); DISTANT VIEW OF LAMBTON CASTLE (BOTTOM). Chester-le-Street is a town in County Durham, England. Its history goes back to Roman times when it was called Concangis

Manitoba: Selkirk (Top), Lower Fort Garry (Bottom), Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Montreal from St. Helens Island (Top), the Island Park (Bottom), Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

The Duke of Hamiltons Wedding at Kimbolton Castle: after Breakfast, Departure Of
The Duke of Hamiltons Wedding at Kimbolton Castle: after Breakfast, Departure of the Bride and Bridegroom. Top Left Portrait: the Duchess of Hamilton; Top Right Portrait

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Oscar Asche (1871-1936) Australian-born British actor, member of Frank Bensons Shakespeare company. Asche as Bottom in Shakespeare A Midsummer Nights Dream

Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio) adult, feeding in flooded former gravel pit, Kent, England, September

Domestic Cattle, Limousin bull, close-up of tail and rump, England, May

Domestic Cattle, Limousin, close-up of groomed rumps and tails at agricultural show, Yorkshire, England, July

A ball of plasticine at the bottom of a bowl of water

Cross-section model of the Atlantic Ocean

Pouring red wine into a heated pan and using spoon to scrape off dark spots from bottom of pan

Coral Fish camouflaged against Coral

Nautiloids - Vestinautilus: The internal mould of the nautiloid Vestinautilus cariniferus (J. de C)
Nautiloids - Vestinautilus: The internal mould of the nautiloid Vestinautilus cariniferus (J. de C. Sowerby), preserved in limestone. The animal lived on the bottom of shelf seas

Corals - Trachyphyllia: Cone-like shape, tapering to an point at bottom

Underwater shot of a yellow perch with a spiny dorsal fin against the murky green water of a lake with plants, reeds and rocks on the bottom

Two garden gnomes climbing inside edges of plastic plant pot, grey pebbles in bottom of pot, view from above

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Buttock muscle, artwork
Buttock muscle. Computer artwork of the gluteus maximus muscle

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Leaf insect C016 / 2235
Leaf insect. Views of the upperside (left) and underside (right) of a Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum). This leaf insect is native to west Malaysia

Atlantic wolffish C015 / 7553
Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus). The Atlantic wolffish inhabits the rocky bottoms of the north-eastern and north-western Atlantic Ocean coasts, where it feeds on hard-shelled molluscs

Leaf insect C016 / 2230
Leaf insect. View of the underside of a Linnaeus leaf insect (Phyllium siccifolium). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

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"Exploring the Many Dimensions of 'Bottom': From Victorian Bares to Vintage Pin-Ups and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time as we delve into a captivating collection of historical moments, each with its own unique connection to the concept of "bottom. " Journey with us through various eras and diverse subjects that shed light on this intriguing theme. Transport yourself to 1941 during the Second World War, where a Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber takes center stage. Amidst the chaos, three young Victorian women daringly bare their bottoms, showcasing an unexpected blend of audacity and vulnerability. Intrigue continues as we encounter Charles Williams' satirical etching from circa 1801. This piece humorously depicts luxury and comfort through a Rumford stove advertisement. Witness how Sir Benjamin Thompson's innovative fireplace design revolutionized households while adding colorization for an enhanced visual experience. Arthur Ferrier's pin-up girl playing card adds a touch of allure to our journey. The seductive charm captured in this artwork reminds us that beauty lies not only in what is seen but also in what is suggested. David Wright's nude painting invites contemplation on the human form's gracefulness and vulnerability. It serves as a testament to art's ability to capture both physicality and emotion simultaneously. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate glimpses into history such as the Yorkshire County Cricket Team photograph from 1912 or Blackburn Olympic vs. Old Etonians F. A Cup Final match in 1883. These iconic sporting events remind us of the passion, dedication, and triumphs associated with competitive endeavors. Delve further into cultural references with Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated within a village landscape or explore controversial themes like Monk Spanks Nun from the 17th century—an artistic representation that challenges societal norms even today. Our journey wouldn't be complete without acknowledging significant milestones outside traditional realms.