Quantities Collection

A golden Christmas tree

Dittmar HD. 153 Motor-Mowe D-ELEX
Dittmar HD.153 Motor-Mowe D-ELEX. A powered development of the Dittmar HD.53 Mowe glider, produced in limited quantities in 1950s Germany. Date: 1960s

PARABLE OF RICH MAN
Jesus tells of a rich man who stores up huge quantities of goods - but dies before he can enjoy them. Date: 1st century

Fish (colour litho)
3648644 Fish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish. Illustration for Atlas of the Worlds Commerce compiled from the latest official returns at)

The Biggest Banquet Scotland Ever Saw
Diagrammatic drawing giving an impression of the huge quantities of food and drink transported from London by the firm J. Lyons to Aberdeen to cater for a great banquet given by Lord Strathcona to 2

The Paarl Rock and Vineyards (b / w photo)
3092314 The Paarl Rock and Vineyards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paarl Rock and Vineyards)

Petrol dump in Hyde Park, London during the railway strike - large quantities of petrol were distributed throughout the UK. 1919

To Klondyke by the All-Canadian Route, crossing a Snowdrift on the Stikine River (litho)
1063744 To Klondyke by the All-Canadian Route, crossing a Snowdrift on the Stikine River (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Before them, grew the most beautiful blackberries in wonderful quantities"(engraving)
5210092 " Before them, grew the most beautiful blackberries in wonderful quantities" (engraving) by Dargent, Jean Edouard (Yan) (1824-99); Private Collection; (add.info)

WOMAN SELLING MILK
A woman sells milk on a cobbled street, ladling out quantities from churns Date: Early 19th century

SCOTTISH HAND-MILL C18
A Scottish handmill (2-part Quern) used for grinding up small quantities of corn. Date: 1769

Suffragette, Force Feeding Milk. A doctor with a large syringe labelled Milk attempts feeding a suffragette by force. A Prison warder restrains her in the cell while she manages to pull out large

Tanganyika En route Longido girl large ear decorations
Tanganyika. En route to Longido. A girl with large ear decorations and quantities of neck rings, and heavy arm rings, close up. 1936, Tanzania

River Boats

The tools for the job of European Liberation
Photograph: The tools for the job of European Liberation. When the Allies launched the liberation of Europe the quantities of shells required to back up the attack and vehicles in vehicle depots

Belfast City Tramways, Sand Drying and Sifting Machine - a view of a machine for drying and sifting sand in large quantities indoors. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

William Atkins
WILLIAM ATKINS London doctor specialising in the treatment of gout - a very prevalent affliction at this time due to the quantities of port drunk by gentlemen. Date: late 17th century

David Baker, Benedictine
DAVID BAKER (in religion, Augustine) Lawyer, Catholic convert : became a Benedictine monk, writing quantities of theology of a spiritual and ascetic kind. Date: circa 1610

Ship in Suez Canal
A steamship passes through the Canal : the photo shows how the Canal is cut through the desert, involving the removal of vast quantities of sand. Date: circa 1890

Notebook recording quantities of comforts for soldiers
Small manuscript notebook recording quantities of comforts for soldiers and their destination units between 4 Aug 1914-1917 and 2 Sep 1939-1940

WW2 poster, quality and quantity of goods
WW2 poster, the quality of our incoming goods is ok -- see that your checking of quantities is ok -- other departments depend on your ok... ok? Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg Bauer) De re metallica, Basel 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned

Charles William Siemens (born Carl Wilhelm von Siemens - 1823-1883) German mechanical and electrical engineer born near Hanover. Brother of Werner von Siemens. He took British nationality in 1859

Pasta products and ingredients, including bag of durum wheat, jar of tagliatelle, block of parmesan cheese, bowl of eggs, pestle and mortar, cup of basil leaves

Pile of green peas, leek and two potatoes

Cockington Forge, Devon, England, where huge quantities of midget horseshoes for holidaymakers are made yearly on the old forge. Date: 1950s

Chemical weights
Assorted chemical weights. The different amount of each chemical represents a measurement known as the mole. One mole of any sample contains the same number of molecules or atoms

German Workers unloading food, Berlin, 1945
Photograph showing a group of German workers unloading barrels of powdered milk from a British truck, under the supervision of a British Soldier, Berlin, August 1945

Roger I and Weavers
Roger I of Sicily, conquers Corinth, Thebes and Athens, seizes quantities of fabrics and also compels weavers to come and work in Sicily

The Strawberry Trade - pottling
Engraving by Ebenezer Landells showing a rural scene with women pottling strawberries. Pottles were small, basket-like containers which would be carried in great quantities by women from Middlesex

Westminster Bridge lit by lime light
Westminster Bridge shown lit by lime light as crowds of people and horse-drawn carriages cross. Lime light was so intense it could be seen 95 miles away

Jablochkoffs electric light apparatus
Diagrams showing Jablochkoffs candle lamp. Paul Jablochkoff (1847-1894) was a Russian telegraph engineer who would rise to the post of director of telegraphs between Moscow and Kursk

Coaling a Battleship
Vast quantities of coal are required to keep the worlds navies operating : purpose- built coal supply ships carry the coal to a fuel-hungry warship of the Royal Navy

Evans Supper-Rooms
1 o clock a.m at Evans Supper-Rooms: copious quantities of chops, kidneys, sausages and ale have been quaffed by these gentlemen while they listen to the acts

Bewick Blackface Ram
The black-faced or Heath ram is a native of Yorkshire, where it is bred in huge quantities

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"Quantities: From Riches to Suffrage, Exploring the Power of Abundance" PARABLE OF RICH MAN: Reflecting on the timeless lesson that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in the abundance of love and compassion. Suffragette, Force Feeding Milk: A poignant reminder of the brave suffragettes who fought for equality, symbolizing their determination through force-feeding milk – a powerful metaphor for nourishing change. Fish (colour litho): Dive into a vibrant world where fish swim freely, showcasing nature's ability to multiply life in astonishing quantities. The Biggest Banquet Scotland Ever Saw: Uncover an extravagant feast that delighted Scotland with its copious servings, celebrating unity and shared joy amidst plenty. The Paarl Rock and Vineyards (b/w photo): Witness the breathtaking beauty of vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see – an awe-inspiring testament to nature's bountiful harvests. Petrol dump in Hyde Park, London: Contemplate society's reliance on fossil fuels as you gaze upon this striking image capturing excess quantities stored within a park – prompting reflection on sustainability and alternative energy sources. To Klondyke by All-Canadian Route, crossing a Snowdrift on Stikine River (litho): Embark on an adventurous journey through treacherous snowdrifts along Canada's route to Klondyke – highlighting human resilience against formidable natural forces in pursuit of fortune. "Before them grew the most beautiful blackberries in wonderful quantities" (engraving): Immerse yourself in an enchanting scene where luscious blackberries abound, evoking feelings of abundance and delight from Mother Nature's generous offerings. WOMAN SELLING MILK: Observe a hardworking woman selling milk - her dedication ensuring sustenance for many while emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships within communities.