Methods Collection

British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis
Considered at the time to be the best field gun in the world: the British 25-pounder. Diagrammatic drawings of a famous British weapon

MONTESSORI (1870 - 1952)
Doctor MARIA MONTESSORI Italian medical and educator, first woman in Italy to obtain a medical degree; pioneered child education methods

Logarithm table. Rows and columns of logarithms. These are numerical values used in mathematics to aid multiplication and division

How Navajo Indian Rugs are made - USA Date: circa 1930s

Scenes of peasant working life, Ireland
These illustrations show women and men engaged in activities such as carding wool, spinning, sowing, threshing, minnowing and scutching

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

Sport / Martial Arts / Kendo
Two warriors practise Kendo, the way of the sword. Kendo is derived from ancient samurai (warrior class) fighting methods

Remedial Gymnastics
Diagram to show methods of curative gentle exercise

Johannes Gutenberg, German goldsmith and printer
Johannes Gutenberg (Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg), German goldsmith and printer. He invented mechanical movable type and thereby began a revolution in book printing

Methods of escape from submarine by G. H. Davis
The latest methods of escape from a sunken submarine: the rescue bell, the one-man escape chamber, and escape without the use of breathing apparatus. 1954

New German incendiary bomb by G. H. Davis
Details of the new German explosive incendiary bomb produced during the Second World War. Explanatory drawings showing how the bomb is constructed, and the proper methods of tackling it. Date: 1942

British soldier bears to the firing line WWI
Double page showing a British private soldier, commonly know as a Tommy, showing a diagram of tools and equipment that he would have carried when marching to the trenches in World War One. 1915

Launching of V2 rocket bombs by G. H. Davis
The launching of V2 rocket bombs during the Second World War: an official photograph and its explanation. On the left: a scene at Peenemunde, birthplace of the V2

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain

Aerial photography by G. H. Davis
Aerial photography by the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit of the RAF: details of cameras and methods in use during the Second World War. Date: 1944

Medical / Instruments / 1739
Diagram to show the various methods used for opening veins and performing blood transfusions

Lesson in Agriculture
A group of farmworkers receive instruction in agricultural methods

Primitive Stone Age people, Kazakhstan area
Primitive Stone Age people using ancient fire lighting methods. In the background are foragers harvesting. 8700-2000 BCE

Reaping with the Hainault scythe
6266206 Reaping with the Hainault scythe; (add.info.: Reaping with the Hainault scythe. From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer and agriculturalist Henry Stephens, 1795-1874)

Fowler's double-furrow plough with single lever
6266195 Fowler's double-furrow plough with single lever; (add.info.: Fowler's double-furrow plough with single lever)

East Lothian grain drill machine
6266196 East Lothian grain drill machine; (add.info.: East Lothian grain drill machine. From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer and agriculturalist Henry Stephens, 1795-1874)

Richmond and Chandler's straw and hay cutter
6266193 Richmond and Chandler's straw and hay cutter; (add.info.: Richmond and Chandler's straw and hay cutter. From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer)

Women hoeing in field (engraving)
6266199 Women hoeing in field (engraving); (add.info.: From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer and agriculturalist Henry Stephens, 1795-1874, first published in the 1840's)

Various methods of writing for the blind, 1850
3478664 Various methods of writing for the blind, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various methods of writing for the blind. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mowing corn with the scythe
6266207 Mowing corn with the scythe; (add.info.: Mowing corn with the scythe. From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer and agriculturalist Henry Stephens, 1795-1874)

Garrett's portable combined thrashing-machine
6266194 Garrett's portable combined thrashing-machine; (add.info.: Garrett's portable combined thrashing-machine in perspective)

Circular stell, with hay-racks and hay stack
6266192 Circular stell, with hay-racks and hay stack; (add.info.: Circular stell, with hay-racks and hay stack. From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer and agriculturalist Henry Stephens)

Samuelson's Gardener's cylindrical turnip-slicer
6266191 Samuelson's Gardener's cylindrical turnip-slicer; (add.info.: Samuelson's Gardener's cylindrical turnip-slicer)

Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats, 19th century
5308696 Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the different methods of exterminating rats)

Woodblock printing adapted from Chinese methods dating to 11thcCentury before the invention of movable type
527697 Woodblock printing adapted from Chinese methods dating to 11thcCentury before the invention of movable type. 18th-19th century (Wooden printing block with print on paper)

Smelting Furnace - Sierra Leone, West Africa
Smelting in a bloomery-type furnace in Sierra Leone, West Africa. circa 1910s

Helena Rubinstein advertisement
Advertisement for Helena Rubinstein of Grafton Street, London, specifically hormone creams claiming to recreate vital glandular elements of " first youth". Date: 1932

Rural English Soft Cheesemaker - preparing formed rounds of local cheese. Date: 1900s

Attempt to divert river Peiho
The attempts of diverting the river Peiho and flood the surround country. The picture shows the camp at Hoshiwu, which is half way between Tientsin and Pekin

Photographs of methods of escape and rescue from fire, indoor and outdoor scenes. Captioned Help for the unconscious and the conscious: Fire ??Escapes??. Date: 1911

FEDERAL SENTINEL
A Federal sentry is shot by a Secessionist sniper : such methods of fighting were considered most ungentlemanly and contrary to accepted standards of military conduct. Date: 1861

Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel)
IND388210 Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Avila Cathedral, Castilla y Leon, Spain; Index Fototeca

Chaque age a sa maniere de lire (engraving)
3645531 Chaque age a sa maniere de lire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaque age a sa maniere de lire. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1869)

Methode par section divisee, Achevement du ciel de l excavation (engraving)
3645189 Methode par section divisee, Achevement du ciel de l excavation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methode par section divisee)

Boite-Catalogue, nouveau systeme en usage a la Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve (engraving)
3644805 Boite-Catalogue, nouveau systeme en usage a la Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boite-Catalogue)

Times necessary to see an advertisment before buying (engraving)
5998659 Times necessary to see an advertisment before buying (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Times necessary to see an advertisment before buying)

Dust, old and modern methods of collection contrasted (b / w photo)
5998404 Dust, old and modern methods of collection contrasted (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dust)

Swash Letter Style (litho)
6025487 Swash Letter Style (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swash Letter Style. Illustration for Painting and Decorating edited by Charles H Eaton (New Era)

The Manner in which to Reduce any sort of Ground to the Surveying Square
498437 The Manner in which to Reduce any sort of Ground to the Surveying Square, illustration from L Agriculture et Maison Rustique by Charles Estienne

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Methods: From Field Guns to Montessori Education" Step into a captivating journey through time and cultures as we delve into the fascinating realm of methods. Uncover the secrets behind various techniques, inventions, and practices that have shaped our world in remarkable ways. Embark on an adventure with G. H. Davis's British 25-pounder field gun, witnessing its immense power and precision on the battlefield. Marvel at the ingenuity of MONTESSORI (1870 - 1952), whose innovative educational approach revolutionized learning for children worldwide. Discover how logarithm tables transformed mathematical calculations, paving the way for scientific breakthroughs. Immerse yourself in Navajo Indian culture as we unravel the intricate process behind their mesmerizing rug-making traditions in the heartland of USA. Journey to Ireland and witness scenes depicting peasant working life, where age-old methods intertwine with daily routines to sustain livelihoods. Explore German inventions designed for aerial warfare by G. H. Davis, showcasing humanity's relentless pursuit of dominance in times of conflict. Unleash your inner warrior as you explore sport and martial arts such as Kendo, delving into ancient fighting methods that embody discipline and honor. Dive deep beneath ocean waves to uncover ingenious escape strategies from submarines by G. H. Davis himself. Pay homage to Johannes Gutenberg, a German goldsmith turned printer whose methodical craftsmanship birthed a revolutionary invention – movable type printing press – forever changing communication across continents. Immerse yourself in Japanese chivalry at London's Aeolian Hall where Budokwai showcases ancient fighting techniques wielding "saucepan lids, " sickles with chains, and Japanese halberds like Nabebuta, Kusarigama, and Naginata - preserving centuries-old traditions. Soar high above landscapes with aerial photography by G. H. Davis capturing breathtaking perspectives from above while marveling at his documentation of the new German incendiary bomb.