Comparative Collection

COMPARATIVE EMBRYOLOGY. Chart showing comparative embryology from a fish to a man, made by the Department of Comparative and Human Anatomy at the American Museum of Natural History, 1932

1863 Huxley from Ape to Man evolution
Ordered series of primate skeletons. The Frontis engraving by Waterhouse Hawkins from the first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidences as to Mans Place in Nature"

Distributions of plants at various altitudes
Coloured engraving of Alexander Humboldt illustration. Tableaux de la Nature, 1865. Date: 1865

1863 Huxley from Ape to Man, age-toned
Ordered series of primate skeletons. The Frontis engraving by Waterhouse Hawkins from the first edition of Huxleys 1863 " Evidences as to Mans Place in Nature"

Blessing Domestic Animals, Bulgaria (engraving)
3655918 Blessing Domestic Animals, Bulgaria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing Domestic Animals, Bulgaria)

The most famous buildings of the world 1885
Comparative heights of famous buildings in 1885, including 1. Porcelain Tower, Nankin China. 2. St. Georges Hall Liverpool. 3. Tomb of Thedoric, Ravenna. 4. Chichester Cathedral. 5

Types of war bombs in use by G. H. Davis
Instruments of destruction: types of war bombs in use during the Second World War. A comparative chart showing the various types, including the incendiary, the high explosive, the armour piercing

Old and new methods of communication. At right is the former home of Samuel Morse (1791-1872), who invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code

Map of Moscow (1836). Original drawing by W. B
" Map of Moscow (1836). Original drawing by W.B. Clarke and engraving by B. Davies, originally published under supervision of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

Comparative Orbits
A diagram of the relative orbit distances of planets in the Solar System and the variable light hitting the Earth during different seasons

Sir Richard Owen, 1865
1576998 Sir Richard Owen, 1865; (add.info.: Sir Richard Owen (20 July 1804 - 18 December 1892) was an English biologist, comparative anatomist and paleontologist

Thomas Henry Huxley, 1825 - 1895
3083225 Thomas Henry Huxley, 1825 - 1895.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English biologist aka "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution)

Sir Richard Owen, 1804 - 1892
3083223 Sir Richard Owen, 1804 - 1892.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English biologist, comparative anatomist and paleontologist)

Building the Forth Railway Bridge - comparative size- Victorian period

Victorian Chart of relative heights of UK hills, mountains
1840s Victorian Chart of the relative heights of UK hills and mountains

LAKES OF EAST HEMISPHERE
A comparative view of & inland seas & principal lakes in the Eastern Hemisphere including Black, Caspian & Dead Seas & lakes Tchad, Como & Windermere. Date: 19th century

British Isles, Comparative valuation of lands according to rental, 1904, Comparative density of population
3648579 British Isles, Comparative valuation of lands according to rental, 1904, Comparative density of population, 1901 (colour litho) by English School

Japan, presenting New-born Babe in Shin-to Temple (engraving)
3655938 Japan, presenting New-born Babe in Shin-to Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japan, presenting New-born Babe in Shin-to Temple)

Worship of the Sun by Coroados of Brazil (engraving)
3655930 Worship of the Sun by Coroados of Brazil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worship of the Sun by Coroados of Brazil)

Khond (or Kandh) Human Sacrifice (engraving)
3654669 Khond (or Kandh) Human Sacrifice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khond (or Kandh) Human Sacrifice

Tall White Devil (engraving)
3654662 Tall White Devil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tall White Devil. Illustration for Primitive Religions by G T Battany (Ward Lock)

Bringing back the Soul of a Sick Man into His Clothes on the Bamboo (engraving)
3654661 Bringing back the Soul of a Sick Man into His Clothes on the Bamboo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sacrifice to God of Kitchen (engraving)
3654659 Sacrifice to God of Kitchen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice to God of Kitchen)

Kwan-Ti, God of War (engraving)
3654658 Kwan-Ti, God of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kwan-Ti, God of War)

Taoist Priest, Tali (engraving)
3654653 Taoist Priest, Tali (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taoist Priest, Tali)

Presenting Food to the Spirits of the Dead (engraving)
3654652 Presenting Food to the Spirits of the Dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting Food to the Spirits of the Dead)

Eight Diagrams, with Representation of Male and Female Principles of Nature (engraving)
3654647 Eight Diagrams, with Representation of Male and Female Principles of Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eight Diagrams)

Kalmuck Shamaness (engraving)
3654645 Kalmuck Shamaness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kalmuck Shamaness)

Wooden Idol found in Peru, 33 feet under Guano (engraving)
3654642 Wooden Idol found in Peru, 33 feet under Guano (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden Idol found in Peru, 33 feet under Guano)

Mandan Place of Skulls (engraving)
3654640 Mandan Place of Skulls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandan Place of Skulls)

Foot of Man, Dog and Horse (litho)
5998251 Foot of Man, Dog and Horse (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foot of Man, Dog and Horse)

Finger of Man and Foot of Horse (litho)
5998238 Finger of Man and Foot of Horse (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finger of Man and Foot of Horse)

The most famous buildings of the world, showing comparative heights (colour litho)
1094588 The most famous buildings of the world, showing comparative heights (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most famous buildings of the world)

Triangular Forum of Pompeii (chromolitho)
735372 Triangular Forum of Pompeii (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triangular Forum of Pompeii)

The Temple of the God Apollo (chromolitho)
735368 The Temple of the God Apollo (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of the God Apollo)

Travel Then and Now (chromolitho)
734574 Travel Then and Now (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travel Then and Now)

Cooking Then and Now (chromolitho)
734572 Cooking Then and Now (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooking Then and Now)

Seaside (chromolitho)
734874 Seaside (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Flower-picking (chromolitho)
734873 Flower-picking (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower-picking. Liebig card)

Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho)
2795450 Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatomy and Physiology)

Six mammal brains: giraffe, seal, dolphin, lion, ape, monkey (litho)
5998240 Six mammal brains: giraffe, seal, dolphin, lion, ape, monkey (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Six mammal brains: giraffe, seal, dolphin, lion, ape)

John Hunter (engraving)
669641 John Hunter (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hunter. Illustration from The Gallery of Engravings edited by C H Timperley (Fisher, 1846)

Comparative anatomy of the skulls of the ape, baboon and monkey. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, London, 1803

Comparative anatomy of the heads of men, apes and birds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Chapman from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, London, 1803

The Theatre in Pompeii (chromolitho)
735371 The Theatre in Pompeii (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Theatre in Pompeii)

The Covered Market (chromolitho)
735369 The Covered Market (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Covered Market)

The Modern European Woman (chromolitho)
734808 The Modern European Woman (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modern European Woman)

The Near East (chromolitho)
734806 The Near East (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Near East. Liebig card)

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"Exploring the Evolutionary Journey: Comparative Insights from Huxley's Ape to Man (1863) and the American Museum of Natural History (1932)" This captivating caption takes us back in time, delving into the world studies. In 1863, Huxley's groundbreaking work "From Ape to Man" shed light on our evolutionary origins, leaving an age-toned imprint on scientific history. Fast forward to 1932, where the Department and Human Anatomy at the American Museum of Natural History presents a remarkable chart showcasing embryological development across species - from fish to man. This visual representation serves as a testament to our shared ancestry and highlights the beauty of life's interconnectedness. Beyond evolution, we embark on diverse journeys through various fields. From exploring plant distributions at different altitudes to marveling at iconic architectural wonders captured in "The Most Famous Buildings of The World" (1885), knowledge expands horizons. In times both past and present, warfare has shaped nations. G. H. Davis' depiction reveals types of war bombs employed during conflicts - a stark reminder that progress comes with its own complexities. Communication has evolved drastically over time; old methods give way to new ones. As technology advances, we reflect upon how communication bridges gaps between individuals and societies alike. Traveling back even further in history, we encounter an intricate map of Moscow dating back to 1836 - an original drawing by W. B. , offering glimpses into a city steeped in rich heritage. Comparative orbits take us beyond Earth's boundaries as we explore celestial bodies dancing harmoniously within our vast universe. Such astronomical comparisons ignite wonderment about what lies beyond our reach. Cultural traditions also find their place here; bullfighting in Spain represents centuries-old customs that continue captivating audiences with their unique blend of spectacle and tradition. Finally, witnessing monumental feats like building the Forth Railway Bridge leaves us in awe of human ingenuity and engineering prowess.