Collected Collection (page 12)

Beetle collection. Display of various weevil beetles (order Coleoptera) mounted and pinned on card. It is etimated that there are between 5 and 8 million species of beetle worldwide

Magnifying glass on sheet of real Dali signatures
Art forgery detection. Magnifying glass on a sheet of authenticated Salvador Dali (1904-1989) signatures. They show all of the different ways he signed his name throughout his life

Mounted mosquito (family Culicidae). Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Mounted butterfly (Agrias amydon). Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Butterfly preparation. Scientist preparing a dead apollo butterfly (Parnassius tianshanicus) for mounting. Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Organic cherry tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) in a basket. Tomatoes, a fruit eaten as a salad vegetable, are a good dietary source of vitamin C and fibre

Cep mushrooms (Boletus edulis). This fungus is edible

Skates collected for research
Skate specimens. Fishing net holding skates (Raja erinacea, with long tails) caught for biological research at the Woods Hole Marine Biology Labora- tory (MBL) in Massachusetts, USA

Child holding berries
MODEL RELEASED. Child holding berries in the palms of her hands

Salt pan industry. Conveyor belt moving salt onto large piles. Salt is produced by allowing seawater to evaporate from shallow areas. The mineral salt deposits left behind are collected and sold

Tuberculosis lymphadenopathy, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (front view) of the chest in a 14 year old male patient, showing inflamed lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy, yellow, at centre right and left) caused by tuberculosis (TB)

Samuel Horsley, English scientist
Samuel Horsley (1733-1806), English churchman and scientist. Horsley was born in Newington (now part of London) and educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Bumblebee resting on a bluebell. Close-up of a buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) on a common bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) flower

Brown-lipped snail colour variants. Collection of brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis) shells showing the different colour variations

Harvesting potatoes. Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) being harvested and transferred straight into the truck for transporting

Bumblebee collecting pollen. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen from the stamens of a flower

Recycling centre. Clothing recycling banks either side of a books & music bank, at the Flusco Household Waste Recycling Centre, Cumbria, UK

Oceanography research. Niskin bottle container being lowered into the sea. This measuring device collects water samples from different depths of the ocean

Fallen leaves in a river, gathered against a rock. This is the River Barle, in Hawkridge, Exmoor National Park, UK

Mixed spring flowers. Primroses (Primula sp.), daffodils (Narcissus sp.) and cyclamen flowers (Cyclamen sp.) in wooden baskets. Photographed in April

Bunches of lavender for sale, Vence, Provence, France

Manure Dryers / Collectors - Madras, India
Indian manure collectors and dryers. The manure was collected off the streets, worked into brickettes, dried in the sun and then sold for fuel in place of wood and coal to the local populace

War Scare in Berlin
A run on a Berlin savings bank at nine o clock in the morning in August 1914. The news that diplomatic relations between Austria-Hungary and Serbia had been broken off caused stampeding upon banks

Artefacts collected by H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expedit
Engraving showing a number of artefacts collected by Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877. The native African items depicted include knives, pipes, shields, spears

Collecting Latex / Brazil
Collecting latex in Para, Brazil. The tree is tapped and the sap is collected

Making Money
Brand new British coins (pre- Decimalisation), pouring out of the processor, are collected by willing hands

German Peasant Girls
Two German milkmaids, one barefoot, carry pails of milk which they have collected from the horse and cart

Pope Gregorius IX
POPE GREGORIUS IX (Ugolino dei Conti di Segni) approving the decretum (collection of papal decrees) collected by Gratian, 1140

Sign for Sight
This magical sign will preserve your good sight, but it is best used with water collected on Ste. Petronillas day (31 May)

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Collection of Intriguing Hints" The Falkland Islands Royal Engineer briefing map, 1982 - a glimpse into the strategic planning during a historic conflict. Wartime pig food poster - revealing the efforts made to sustain livestock even in times of war. 1st Aeronautical Exhibition - Crystal Palace 1868 - an extraordinary display that marked the beginning of aviation's journey towards the skies. Mounted butterflies - preserving nature's delicate beauty for generations to come. Title page, Grimm Brothers, collected tales - opening doors to enchanting worlds and timeless folklore. WW2 - 25 pdr gun in action - capturing a moment of intense firepower during one of history's most significant wars. Military Badge – symbolizing honor, bravery, and dedication to serving one's country. Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) adult with sandeels and seaweed in beak, standing on rock, Inner Farne – showcasing nature's remarkable adaptation skills and its harmonious connection with marine life. A German Zeppelin’s observation car – offering a unique perspective from above as humanity explored new heights through air travel innovation. Still Life with Tulips and Iona, 1920s (oil on panel) – capturing fleeting beauty through artistry; an exquisite arrangement frozen in time forevermore. Cool and Collected by David Wright – evoking nostalgia for vintage charm while celebrating sophistication and elegance.