Cursor Collection

C17th Fire Engine / Dutch
An early fire engine in use in Holland. The first flexible hose was invented by Jan van der Heijden in 1672 in the Netherlands, and a pre-cursor of this may be shown here

Cream-coloured courser, Cursorius cursor (Cursorius europaeus)
FLO4658913 Cream-coloured courser, Cursorius cursor (Cursorius europaeus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Cream-coloured courser, Cursorius cursor (Cursorius europaeus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Curtis British Entomology Plate 206
Hymenoptera: Dryinus cursor = Anteon cursor (Irish Dryinus) [Plant: Cirsium acaule (Carduus acaulis, Dwarf Thistle)] Date: 1824-39

Red-legged seriema, Cariama cristata, and cream-coloured courser, Cursorius cursor.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Digital world, conceptual artwork F006 / 3917
Digital world, conceptual computer artwork

Internet surfing, conceptual artwork F006 / 8824
Internet surfing, conceptual computer artwork

Computer crash, conceptual artwork F006 / 8772
Computer crash, conceptual computer artwork

Computer crash, conceptual artwork F006 / 8773
Computer crash, conceptual computer artwork

Digital world, conceptual artwork F006 / 8684
Digital world, conceptual computer artwork

Slow computer. Conceptual computer artwork of the hourglass symbol displayed by computers when they are busy processing a command. This may represent slow computers with insufficient processing power

Arquebusier 17th Century
An Arquebusier insert the powder into his Arquebus, a portable long-barrelled pre- cursor to the musket, which had a wheel or match-lock action and a hook-shaped butt

Papirius Cursor enjoys a triumph
After making a shameful attack on the Samnites, Lucius Papirius Cursor nevertheless enjoys a triumph usually awarded only to heroes

Papirius Cursor spares Fabius
Lucius Papirius Cursor, Roman general and dictator, spares Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus, his magister equitum (master of the horse), with whom he had quarrelled

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The cursor, a term with various meanings and associations, has an intriguing history that spans centuries and continents. In the 17th century, it was used to describe a fire engine in Dutch culture. This unique contraption was designed to combat fires and protect communities from devastating blazes. On a different note, the cream-coloured courser (Cursorius cursor) is a fascinating bird species that bears the same name. With its striking appearance and graceful movements, this avian creature captivates observers worldwide. Its elegant presence is beautifully captured in Curtis British Entomology Plate 206. Another captivating image features the red-legged seriema (Cariama cristata) alongside its cream-coloured counterpart. These two birds create a stunning contrast as they stand side by side, showcasing nature's diverse palette of colors. Moving towards Morocco, we encounter adult specimens of the cream-coloured courser (Cursorius cursor ssp cursor). These majestic creatures roam freely across the sandy landscapes of this North African country. Their pale plumage blends harmoniously with their surroundings as they navigate their habitat with remarkable agility. Whether it be an ancient fire engine or an enchanting bird species, the concept of "cursor" encompasses both historical significance and natural beauty. From Dutch heritage to Moroccan wildlife encounters, these glimpses into different aspects of cursors remind us of our interconnectedness with history and nature alike.