Basis Collection (page 2)

Plank shop at Battersbys hatworks showing formed felt cones, te basis for a fur felt hat. Note the huge amount of pipework, and the exposed belt drives to the machinery. Date: 1902

Pier Francesco Passerini
PIER FRANCESCO PASSERINI Italian scholar whose collection of books formed the basis of a great library. Date: ? - 1611

Milk Industry 1950S
The British milk industry - a lorry from the factory collects milk churns from the farm on a daily basis. Date: 1950s

Barking Timber Wychwood Forest Oxfordshire 1818
Artokoloro

Brazilian Landscape 1650 Oil wood 24 x 36 61 91. 4 cm
Artokoloro

Victory holding a palm branch in his hand and holds a shield, that crowned with the cardinals hat, she sits on shields, weapons and breastplates, on both sides there are two men

Allegory on the establishing of the Oprechte Vaderlandsche Societeiten in 1787, Anonymous, Maria Geertruida de Cambon-van der Werken, Johannes Francois Jacobs de Age, 1787

A Great Dam
circa 1923: The Wilson Dam at Tennessee, with its giant concrete cones, providing the basis of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1930s. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Beaumarchais and The Marriage of Figaro, 1784 (c1900). Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchias (1732-1799) French playwright and satirist

Mendelian inheritance of colour of flower in the culinary pea Pink-flowered race (left), White-flowered race (right), Cross between the two, (centre)

Karl Marx (1818-1883) German social, political and economic theorist. Theories formed basis of modern Communism

Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world, including India, China, Egypt, America. Hand-coloured engraving 1823

Hans Sloane (1660-1753) Irish-born collector and physician. Gifted the Chelsea Physick Garden, established on his estate at Chelsea, London, to the Apothecaries Company

Gladys Bertha or Bronwyn (GB) Stern (1890-1973) English novelist, playwright, critic and journalist, born in London. Her cosmopolitan Jewish family formed the basis of her 1930s Rankowitz novels

Tariff Reform - Austen Chamberlain
Cartoon looking at the tariff reform introduced by Joseph and Austen Chamberlain in 1903. This move aimed to broaden the basis of taxation, to introduce a preference

Gossypium (Cotton)
COTTON PLANT showing flower, seed and the fibre covering the seed which is the basis of cotton products Date: 19th century

Latin Bible, France, Europe

1834 Poor Law Amendment Act
The opening section of the 1834 parliamentary Poor Law Amendment Act which formed the basis of what became known as the New Poor Law

Earth Seen by Mars
Martian astronomers, on the basis of their observations, may well think that an Earth city looks like this. As though we would walk about with no clothes on !

Fighting Big Birds
The pigmies of Greenland do battle with big birds : but what is the basis for this extraordinary depiction ?

Religion / Egypt / Atum
The Sun-God : the Creator of the Universe, depicted in his boat in which he crosses the sky on a daily basis (also known as Tem, Atmu &c)

St Bartholomew Flayed
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE depicted in the course of being flayed alive on the orders of a barbarian king, though the legend may have no basis in fact

Drake Book Cover
W Raymond Drakes book Gods and Spacemen throughout history in which he argues that we have been visited on a continual basis by peoples of other worlds

Astrologer Julerno
JULERNO noted Paris astrologer explains the scientific basis of astrology

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"Basis: Unveiling the Threads of History and Knowledge" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore the diverse tapestry of human existence. From scientific pioneers to ancient mysteries, from epic battles to artistic masterpieces, the concept of "basis" reveals itself in countless forms. Erwin Schrodinger's groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics laid the basis for our understanding of the subatomic world, challenging conventional wisdom and opening new frontiers of knowledge. Meanwhile, an enigmatic UFO crashes at Aztec, New Mexico, leaving us questioning the very basis of extraterrestrial life. Recalling biblical times, we witness the March of the Israelites across treacherous lands as they sought their promised land—a testament to faith and determination that remains a basis for many religious beliefs today. Similarly, Vlad Drakul's reign in Romania serves as a chilling reminder of how power can be built upon fear and brutality. Closer to home, key figures behind tariff reform from Birmingham shape economic policies that lay down a solid basis for trade relations. In France and Europe alike, scholars meticulously translate Latin Bible texts—laying down foundations for future generations' spiritual guidance. The Thirteen Days Of Leandre reveal tales from medieval times when recruitment generals formed crucial bases for armies seeking victory. Simultaneously during Spain's Civil War (1936-1939), La UGT Columna stands as a steadfast foundation fighting against oppression. In science's realm again emerges Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier—the father of modern chemistry—who established chemical nomenclature on which further scientific progress was based. The Ggantija phallic stone from Bronze Age Malta hints at ancient rituals whose true purpose remains shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly served as some form of cultural or religious foundation. Education becomes another pillar with Daniel Farro's trade card engraving showcasing schools as essential bases where young minds are nurtured into tomorrow's leaders.