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"Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Materials: From Bakelite Telephones to Gorringes Fashion Fabrics" Delving into the past

Background imageMaterials Collection: Bakelite telephone

Bakelite telephone. Dial telephone with bakelite casing

Background imageMaterials Collection: Illustration of Hookes Law on elasticity of materials, showing stretching of a spring

Illustration of Hookes Law on elasticity of materials, showing stretching of a spring

Background imageMaterials Collection: HMS Habbakuk with HMS Indefatigable, 1946

HMS Habbakuk with HMS Indefatigable, 1946
Illustration showing the top secret design for HMS Habbakuk (centre), a giant aircraft-carrier built of ice and wood pulp, which was proposed as a secret weapon in the Second World War

Background imageMaterials Collection: WW2 - Recycling cans to aid war effort in East Ham, London

WW2 - Recycling cans to aid war effort in East Ham, London
WW2 - Recycling tin cans to aid the war effort in East Ham, London - April, 1940. Date: 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Advert for Gorringes fashion fabrics 1932

Advert for Gorringes fashion fabrics 1932
Advertisement for Gorringes pattern book containing viyella and visylka dress fabrics. 1932

Background imageMaterials Collection: German Diver Goes Down

German Diver Goes Down
A German diver goes down to the wreck of an Allied vessel, hoping to salvage useful items and materials

Background imageMaterials Collection: Marie Curie, caricature

Marie Curie, caricature
Marie Curie. Caricature of the Polish chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934), holding a round bottomed flask. Curie is known for her pioneering early work with radioactivity

Background imageMaterials Collection: Damp-proofing in a house

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

Background imageMaterials Collection: Clifton Bridge Photo

Clifton Bridge Photo
Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon, linking Gloucester- shire and Somerset, opened 1864, is largely constructed from the materials of Londons former Hungerford Bridge

Background imageMaterials Collection: Kashmir, River Jhelum - woman paddles a wooden boat

Kashmir, River Jhelum - woman paddles a wooden boat
Kashmir, River Jhelum - woman with two small children paddles a flat-bottomed wooden boat, or shikara Date: 1986

Background imageMaterials Collection: Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead

Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead
A view over Newcastle (on the far side of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (in the foreground) during the great fire which killed more than 50 people and destroyed many buildings

Background imageMaterials Collection: Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728218 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Background imageMaterials Collection: Catalogue cover, Horncastle & Son

Catalogue cover, Horncastle & Son, General Furnishing & Builders Ironmongers, The Parade, Bedford Street, Royal Leamington Spa. circa late 19th century

Background imageMaterials Collection: Poster: Salvage Saves Shipping

Poster: Salvage Saves Shipping. Encouraging people to recycle materials rather than throw them away, to help with the War Effort. circa 1940s

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lecture on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity

Lecture on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity
A lecture at the Charterhouse, London on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity

Background imageMaterials Collection: SEM of a hooks and loops fastener

SEM of a hooks and loops fastener
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)of a hooks and loops fastener. It is a two-sheet material that is used as a reversible fastener on clothing and fabrics

Background imageMaterials Collection: Some shorages and how they are dealt with 1918

Some shorages and how they are dealt with 1918
Shortage of skins and hides in Scotland, using trousers for their bagpipes. Shortage of iron hoops for wine casks

Background imageMaterials Collection: Photographers Advert

Photographers Advert
Advert for William Parker, Pharmaceutical Chemist and dealer in all kinds of Photographic Materials

Background imageMaterials Collection: Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageMaterials Collection: Colourful hat for sale, Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan

Colourful hat for sale, Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Shakrisabz, Colourful hat for sale

Background imageMaterials Collection: Carnaby Street Christmas lights switched on, Carnaby Street, London

Carnaby Street Christmas lights switched on, Carnaby Street, London
Underwater scenes made of recycled materials illuminate Carnaby Street in London as the Christmas lights are switched

Background imageMaterials Collection: Demolition of building by the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Demolition of building by the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Wood, slate, bricks and other rubble can be seen at the base of the building. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageMaterials Collection: Smuggler's Way, Highcliffe

Smuggler's Way, Highcliffe
A photograph showing a distant view of Smuggler's Way, the building of this house began in 1925, but through use of old materials, including oak, bricks and tiles from ancient barns

Background imageMaterials Collection: Advert for H. W Johns, asbestos materials for roofing 1875

Advert for H. W Johns, asbestos materials for roofing 1875
Company based in New York, advertising asbestos roofing, used in roof coating, cement, paint, boiling felt and steam packing. 1875

Background imageMaterials Collection: Early textile machines

Early textile machines
3329958 Early textile machines; (add.info.: Medieval illustration depicting early textile machines. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMaterials Collection: Work table, 1891

Work table, 1891
3479028 Work table, 1891; (add.info.: Illustration advertising a Work Table that contains a range of crafting materials such as cotton, sewing needles, scissors and knitting needles)

Background imageMaterials Collection: A pulley and basket for raising building materials

A pulley and basket for raising building materials
5310276 A pulley and basket for raising building materials; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pulley and basket for raising building materials to the roof level)

Background imageMaterials Collection: Flow #1

Flow #1
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageMaterials Collection: The interior of a warehouse, a French chiffonnier

The interior of a warehouse, a French chiffonnier
3473164 The interior of a warehouse, a French chiffonnier, where women workers are sorting materials into baskets, from L'Univers Illustre, pub

Background imageMaterials Collection: St Paul the Apostle who took Christian message to the Gentiles

St Paul the Apostle who took Christian message to the Gentiles
536714 St Paul the Apostle who took Christian message to the Gentiles. In background is his conversion on road to Damascus. At his feet are books and writing materials representing his Epistles

Background imageMaterials Collection: Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were

Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were
538402 Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were produced

Background imageMaterials Collection: A cottager spinning in her living room

A cottager spinning in her living room
5310277 A cottager spinning in her living room; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cottager spinning in her living room. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMaterials Collection: Nitroglycerin processing plant

Nitroglycerin processing plant
538429 Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy, 1888. From La Nature, Paris, 1888

Background imageMaterials Collection: I must bring you heavy tidings (diary)

I must bring you heavy tidings (diary)
I must bring you heavy tidings (diary, October 5), 1805-1808

Background imageMaterials Collection: Self Portrait of the Painter and his Family

Self Portrait of the Painter and his Family, 1594. Willem Jacobsz Delff, Jacob Willemsz Delff, Rochus Delff, Cornelis Jacobsz Delff, Maria Joachimsdr Nagel

Background imageMaterials Collection: Seated basket weaver with standing boy, 1874-1925. Creator: Jan Veth

Seated basket weaver with standing boy, 1874-1925. Creator: Jan Veth
Seated basket weaver with standing boy, 1874-1925

Background imageMaterials Collection: Self-Portrait, 1838. Creator: Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer

Self-Portrait, 1838. Creator: Johan Hendrick Louis Meijer
Self-Portrait, 1838

Background imageMaterials Collection: An Antique Artist, c.1628-c.1636. Creator: Johannes Swinderen

An Antique Artist, c.1628-c.1636. Creator: Johannes Swinderen
An Antique Artist, c.1628-c.1636. Other Title(s): Self portrait? in Oriental Dress. Attributed to Johannes van Swinderen

Background imageMaterials Collection: Regg's (i.e. Riggs) Library

Regg's (i.e. Riggs) Library, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. between 1900 and 1906

Background imageMaterials Collection: The Harlem from High Bridge, New York, c1905. Creator: Unknown

The Harlem from High Bridge, New York, c1905. Creator: Unknown
The Harlem from High Bridge, New York, c1905

Background imageMaterials Collection: Self-Portrait, 1621. Creator: Abraham de Vries

Self-Portrait, 1621. Creator: Abraham de Vries
Self-Portrait, 1621

Background imageMaterials Collection: Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Morocco, 1904. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Morocco, 1904

Background imageMaterials Collection: Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Background imageMaterials Collection: Les paysagistes. Le premier copie la nature, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Les paysagistes. Le premier copie la nature, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les paysagistes. Le premier copie la nature, 19th century. The artists sketched by Daumier - Landscapers. The first copies nature, the second copies the first

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: William Schmidt

Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: William Schmidt
Lantern, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hand Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein

Hand Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein
Hand Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Square Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein

Square Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein
Square Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein

Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Lazar Rubinstein
Hand Lantern, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Candle Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Jack Williamson

Candle Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Jack Williamson
Candle Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Esther Williams

Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Esther Williams
Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Glass Butter Mold, c. 1938. Creator: Donald Williams

Glass Butter Mold, c. 1938. Creator: Donald Williams
Glass Butter Mold, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hurricane Shade and Candlestick, c. 1937. Creator: Henry Meyers

Hurricane Shade and Candlestick, c. 1937. Creator: Henry Meyers
Hurricane Shade and Candlestick, c. 1937

Background imageMaterials Collection: Crimping Wheel, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes

Crimping Wheel, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes
Crimping Wheel, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Dueling Pistol, c. 1937. Creator: Richard Whitaker

Dueling Pistol, c. 1937. Creator: Richard Whitaker
Dueling Pistol, c. 1937

Background imageMaterials Collection: Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Arthur Wegg

Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Arthur Wegg
Foot Warmer, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: New England Lantern, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings

New England Lantern, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings
New England Lantern, c. 1937

Background imageMaterials Collection: Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hall Candle Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Hall Candle Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Hall Candle Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern for Candle, 1935/1942. Creator: Henry Granet

Lantern for Candle, 1935/1942. Creator: Henry Granet
Lantern for Candle, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: E. J. Gilsleider

Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: E. J. Gilsleider
Lantern, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Toaster, c. 1935. Creator: Rollington Campbell

Toaster, c. 1935. Creator: Rollington Campbell
Toaster, c. 1935

Background imageMaterials Collection: Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler

Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler
Spur, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler

Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler
Spur, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Candle Stand, c. 1942. Creator: Luella Schroeder

Candle Stand, c. 1942. Creator: Luella Schroeder
Candle Stand, c. 1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hat Box - Wood, c. 1940. Creator: Gerald Scalise

Hat Box - Wood, c. 1940. Creator: Gerald Scalise
Hat Box - Wood, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Powder Pouch, c. 1938. Creator: Howell Rosenbaum

Powder Pouch, c. 1938. Creator: Howell Rosenbaum
Powder Pouch, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Ship's Lantern, c. 1942. Creator: Arthur Ringold

Ship's Lantern, c. 1942. Creator: Arthur Ringold
Ship's Lantern, c. 1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Florence Strom

Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Florence Strom
Hand Lantern, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Don Pingatore

Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Don Pingatore
Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Ship Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel Philpot

Ship Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel Philpot
Ship Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Columbus Simpson

Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Columbus Simpson
Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Letter Box, 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato

Letter Box, 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato
Letter Box, 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi

Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi
Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Metal Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret K. Moore

Metal Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret K. Moore
Metal Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Toy Bus, c. 1939. Creator: Owen Middleton

Toy Bus, c. 1939. Creator: Owen Middleton
Toy Bus, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Plaster Iron, c. 1940. Creator: John Lang

Plaster Iron, c. 1940. Creator: John Lang
Plaster Iron, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail

Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail
Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Covered Compote, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail

Covered Compote, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail
Covered Compote, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Combined Stove and Lantern, c. 1940. Creator: Lester Kausch

Combined Stove and Lantern, c. 1940. Creator: Lester Kausch
Combined Stove and Lantern, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942. Creator: T. Joyce

Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942. Creator: T. Joyce
Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Mechanical Toy, c. 1939. Creator: Gwendolyn Jackson

Mechanical Toy, c. 1939. Creator: Gwendolyn Jackson
Mechanical Toy, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Clothes Wringer, c. 1939. Creator: Herndon Hightower

Clothes Wringer, c. 1939. Creator: Herndon Hightower
Clothes Wringer, c. 1939



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"Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Materials: From Bakelite Telephones to Gorringes Fashion Fabrics" Delving into the past, we uncover a vintage treasure - a Bakelite telephone that revolutionized communication in its time. Witnessing history unfold, HMS Habbakuk sails alongside HMS Indefatigable in 1946, showcasing the strength and resilience used during wartime. In East Ham, London during World War II, recycling cans became an act of patriotism as they aided the war effort and demonstrated how materials could be repurposed for a greater cause. Hookes Law springs to life through an illustration depicting the elasticity of materials; it reveals how stretching a spring can unlock its potential energy. Step back in time with an enchanting advert from 1932 featuring Gorringes fashion fabrics, highlighting their exquisite quality and timeless appeal. Dive deep into adventure as a German diver fearlessly explores unknown depths using specialized materials designed for underwater exploration. Celebrating Marie Curie's groundbreaking contributions to science, her caricature immortalizes her pioneering work on radioactive materials that forever changed our understanding of physics and medicine. A page from The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium (1892) showcases intricate engravings detailing various construction techniques utilizing different building materials such as stone, wood, and metal. Discovering innovative solutions for damp-proofing houses unveils how modern technology has advanced over time to protect structures against moisture damage using cutting-edge material applications. Marvel at Clifton Bridge's majestic beauty captured in a stunning photograph; this architectural marvel stands tall thanks to durable construction materials that have stood the test of time. Journey along Kashmir's River Jhelum where tradition meets craftsmanship - witness a woman gracefully paddling a wooden boat crafted from locally sourced timber; showcasing nature's bounty transformed into functional materials.

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