Compartments Collection

Triplex Grate C Pattern
The C-pattern TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments above and to one side of the open fireplace which has a warming stand in front of it

Leg muscles in running, artwork
Leg muscles in running. Artwork showing the muscles in the leg of a runner. There are over 600 muscles in the human body, with at least 14 major muscles in the hip, thigh and lower leg

Triplex Grate 1929
The TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments on either side of the open fireplace

White Star Line letter holder
A wooden letter holder with two compartments, with the words White Star Line printed in gilt on the front

Lithographic Plate of Arms
A lithographic plate produced by Day and Sons, showing the arms of the Archiepiscopal See of York, together with those of the Episcopal See of Manchester

The Screw Steamship "Adelaide"(engraving)
1618618 The Screw Steamship " Adelaide" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Screw Steamship " Adelaide")

Drawers used for storing type blocks of different fonts (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294022 Drawers used for storing type blocks of different fonts (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fonts include Cicero Antiqua)

City of God according to St. Augustine, from a manuscript translated by Raoul
XJF173298 City of God according to St. Augustine, from a manuscript translated by Raoul de Presles, illustration from Science and Literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Books and Scholars Accoutrements (ink & colour on silk)
5846775 Books and Scholars Accoutrements (ink & colour on silk) by Yi Taek-gyun (1808- after 1883); 197.5x395 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Ten-panel folding screen)

L Orient-Express, Train de Luxe de la Compagnie des Wagons-Lits (engraving)
3625417 L Orient-Express, Train de Luxe de la Compagnie des Wagons-Lits (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Orient-Express)

Dr Antoine Prosper Payernes 19th century submarine steamboat
2662543 Dr Antoine Prosper Payernes 19th century submarine steamboat, termed a A PyrhydrostatA, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The Montefiore Testimonial (engraving)
1616863 The Montefiore Testimonial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Montefiore Testimonial)

Christmas card in the shape of an open paintbox, with brushes and a country scene. (3 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Menthe de Ricqles, trade card (chromolitho)
961350 Menthe de Ricqles, trade card (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menthe de Ricqles, trade card, circa late 19th century)

Les Wagons-Lits, le Wagon-Restaurant (engraving)
3625422 Les Wagons-Lits, le Wagon-Restaurant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Wagons-Lits, le Wagon-Restaurant)

Ms Fr 18 Fol. 3v The City of God, from a translation of the works of St
CHT174623 Ms Fr 18 Fol.3v The City of God, from a translation of the works of St. Augustine by Raoul de Presles, c.1469-73 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 53x40 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale

Travelling Pharmacy, c. 1820 (mahogany)
XOT366548 Travelling Pharmacy, c.1820 (mahogany) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A violent night fight on a very direct race through Romania, between a brave... (colour litho)
2783830 A violent night fight on a very direct race through Romania, between a brave... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Friends visiting prisoners, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London
STC386233 Friends visiting prisoners, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes from Prison Life by Henry Mayhew and John Binny, pub

The Royal Masonic Institution for Girls at Battersea (b / w photo)
1056849 The Royal Masonic Institution for Girls at Battersea (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 246 fol. 3v Vices and Virtues on Earth, from De Civitate Dei by St
XIR179353 Ms 246 fol.3v Vices and Virtues on Earth, from De Civitate Dei by St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Victoria And Albert Museum: Ivory carving, Head of a Tau or T Shaped Staff, in walrus tusk
6011267 Victoria And Albert Museum: Ivory carving, Head of a Tau or T Shaped Staff, in walrus tusk, the compartments containing the signs of the zodiac, 12th century (engraving) by English School

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Couple in a train compartment (colour litho)
3096328 Couple in a train compartment (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple in a train compartment. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

American advert for McCray Refrigerators - Snow White Opal Glass. Food compartments with run an electric motor with nickel-plated trimmings lined with white opal glass

Third class corridor carriage, 1935
View down the corridor of a carriage built in 1935. The compartments were accessed off of the corridor with sliding doors. The sign on the window indicates that smoking was allowed

New railway carriage 1847
Sketch to show the improved railway carriage, construction by Adam of Fair Fields Works, for the North Woolwich Branch, with interiors for the first and second class compartments. Date: 1847

PICNIC HAMPER
Neat and practical is the slogan for a well-ordered picnic hamper. This seasons gagets simplify matters - boiled egg cases and plates with sandwich compartments! Date: 7 June 1935

Compartment of Russian train
A first-class compartment at night on the Kiev-Odessa line. Date: 1864

Ship struck by a submarine-fired torpedo between the boiler and engine compartments. Date: circa 1910s

The Super Chattanette Combination Grate. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1920s

Cross section of a German submarine by G. H. Davis
The steel sharks of the German navy -- the ten compartments of a modern German submarine. Showing a cross section drawing of a U-boat a few feet below the surface -- the bow to the left

Palette-shaped Christmas card with an open paintbox and seaside scene. Date: circa 1890s

The Meridian Combination Grate. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1920s

Suffragette Arson Teddington. Suffragette militants were blamed for an arson attack on a railway train at Teddington, Middlesex on 26th April 1913

Late 19th century train travel. Compartments/berths in a sleeping carriage, the dining car and first class seating

Knossos - Crete - Large storage jars
The excavations of Sir Arthur Evans at Knossos revealed a remarkable set of large Minoan storage jars, or pithoi. The compartments in the floor were for grain and produce

French Diligence Coach
A diligence coach heading through a French town

Susi - with books and papers at a desk. 1950s

Susi - on a writing desk
Susi - with papers on a writing desk. 1950s

Bloodhounds in compartments at a dog show
Unusual Friends - bloodhounds in compartments at a dog show. 1950s

Two bloodhounds at a dog show
Unusual Friends - two bloodhounds at a dog show, waiting for their cue. 1950s

The Railways Reply to Increasing Road Competition
" For the first time in British railway history - sleeping compartments for 3rd class travellers: a sectional view of the new corridor " sleepers" on the L.N.E.R trains to

Christmas card in the shape of an open paintbox, with brushes. Date: circa 1890s

Homeward Bound - the Rush from the Riviera
Travellers returning from the French Riviera on a crowded train in the Spring of 1910. Such was the exodus from the Cote d Azur

Juame Huguet (1412-1492). Moses. C. 1455
Juame Huguet (1412-1492). Catalan painter. Compartments from the back of predella with Moses. Tempera on wood. Around 1455. From Monastry church of St. Maria in Ripoll. Episcopal Museum of Vic

The Virgin and Child with Saints, Broken Down Polyptych (together the panels
XIR897951 The Virgin and Child with Saints, Broken Down Polyptych (together the panels and sections of the predella: expulsion of Joachim from the temple, the announcement of the angel to Joachim)

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"Unveiling the Hidden World: Exploring the Fascinating Compartments of History" The intricate design of the Triplex Grate C Pattern reveals a glimpse into architectural marvels of the past. Discover how leg muscles in running are strengthened and optimized through specialized compartments. Unlocking artistic wonders: Delve into the captivating artwork hidden within secret compartments. Step back in time with the iconic Triplex Grate 1929, an artifact that tells tales from a bygone era. A White Star Line letter holder takes us on a journey to Titanic's compartments, holding untold stories within its grasp. Uncover history's secrets with a lithographic plate displaying majestic coats of arms found within hidden compartments. The Super Chattanette Combination Grate showcases innovative engineering techniques used to create functional yet beautiful compartmentalized designs. Dive deep into naval history as G. H Davis presents a cross-section view of a German submarine's meticulously organized compartments. Reflect on humanity's resilience amidst tragedy as prayers are offered at the scene of SS Titanic disaster, where countless lives were lost within her vast compartments. The Lesson of SS Titanic echoes through time - witness lifeboat drills conducted onboard passenger liners in 1912, emphasizing safety measures and compartmentalization awareness (print). Embrace elegance and functionality with The Meridian Combination Grate, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and cleverly designed storage spaces. Suffragette Arson Teddington sheds light on women's fight for equality as they resorted to drastic measures, hiding their intentions within secret compartments. 13. Celebrate creativity this holiday season with a palette-shaped Christmas card revealing an open paintbox full of festive surprises tucked away in its cleverly crafted compartments.