Reference Collection (page 10)

The paddys at dinner with Puddinghead, the Regent, London, 1789, George, Prince of Wales, seated at a table eating and drinking with several bulls, the Paddys

Tehidoi tsubushigata, Pressure from a heavy hand. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [ca. 1904], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.6 x 24.6 cm

Diagrammatic section of the rocks forming the Earths crust with particular reference to those found in England. Chromolithograph from The New Popular Educator (London, 1892)

An English Jack-tar Giving Monsieur A Drubbing, London : Robert Sayer, En Sanguine Engraving 1779, The Victory Is Associated With The French And British Naval Battle Off Ushant In July 1778

The Paddys At Dinner With Puddinghead, The Regent, London, 1789, George, Prince Of Wales, Seated At A Table Eating And Drinking With Several Bulls, The Paddys

Anatomical orientation planes, artwork
Anatomical orientation planes. Computer artwork of a human body, showing the three different orientation planes (green) used as a reference in anatomy

Rocket gyroscope in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Rocket gyro platform in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

University library, 18th-century C017 / 8004
University library. 18th-century artwork of a university library in Germany. This engraving is from Corpus historiae Germanicae (1730)

Nanomechanical measurement references C016 / 3801
Nanomechanical measurement references in their case. These calibrated reference grids are used for nanomechanical measurements. This is a Datasure toolkit

Nanomechanical measurement references C016 / 3802
Nanomechanical measurement references. These calibrated reference grids are used for nanomechanical measurements. These ones are part of a Datasure toolkit

Study of a Canon
A detailed study containing an illustration and reference notes of a canon, 1787. Drawing number 2 from the George Raper drawing collection held within the Natural History Museum, London

Gaudi Skeletons
Skeletons used by Catalan designer and architect, Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926), for the study of the structure and movements of the human body in order to create sculptures for the Sagrada Familia

General Cannon
GENERAL CANNON British military, who despite a colourful career mainly in Eastern Europe and the Near East, is ignored by all our reference books. Date: flourished 1834 - 1856

Piemonte Coast
This is Mortole, not mentioned in any of our reference books or on the internet, but its a fine view of the coast of northern Italy. Date: 1850

Admiral Henry Bruce
Admiral HENRY H BRUCE Rear-Admiral, unknown to the Internet or to our reference books. Date: CIRCA 1916

Studholme Brownrigg
Colonel STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG British soldier in the Crimea, who did not distinguish himself sufficiently to rate a mention in any of our reference books. Date: CIRCA 1854

Elishas Fountain - Palestine
Elishas Fountain - which supplied natural fresh spring water to Jericho and which is mentioned in the Bible in II Kings, chapter ii, 19-22- as " the waters which Elisha healed"

The Library, House of Commons, London
View inside the Library, House of Commons, London. Date: circa 1910s

The Library, House of Lords, London
View inside the Library, House of Lords, London. Date: circa 1910s

Plants / Cuscuta Major
Large-leaved cuscuta : not in any of our reference books : has it changed its name ? Date: 19th century

Housemaids Reference
Printed letter from Miss J A Wright, proprietor of a servants agency, requesting a character reference for Margaret Seaton applying for a situation as Under Housemaid Date: 1895

Female Type Melisande
Melisande, with her long hair (a reference to Pelleas et Melisande, Maeterlincks play, and Debussys opera). Date: 1916

Michael Bryan
MICHAEL BRYAN Art connoisseur and historian, whose Dictionary of Painters and Engravers is one of our standard reference books. Date: 1757 - 1821

Open book

Science research, conceptual image. Periodic table seen behind the eyepieces of a bifocal light microscope

Runic inscriptions. The runic inscriptions engraved on this stone are believed to date back to the early Middle Ages. Around 6000 rune stones have been discovered depicting references to

Rune stone. The runic inscriptions engraved on this stone are believed to date back to the early Middle Ages. Around 6000 rune stones have been discovered depicting references to Christianity

Boundary Monument between USA and Mexico - Tijuana
A Boundary Monument between the United States and Mexico at San Diego, California, USA. The monuments erected by the boundary survey played a pivotal role in securing the line after

Boundary Monument between USA and Mexico
A Boundary Monument between the United States and Mexico at San Diego, California, USA. The monuments erected by the boundary survey played a pivotal role in securing the line after

Blighty, Sweet Blighty
Two optimistic and rather over-excited Tommies, home on leave during World War I, lean out of their train carriage to breathe in the sweet smell of - the local gas works

Sir Robert Peel, 1846
K0 Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, sketched speaking in the House of Commons, January 1846

Sir Robert Peel, c. 1850
Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, surrounded by illustrations of his political achievements

Sir Robert Peel on horseback, c. 1850
Engraving of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), the English statesman and Prime Minister, on horseback. Peel was a Conservative MP who held strong views on Irish Catholicism

Kaskerat, Romania
This identification is only tentative, as Kaskerat is not to be found in any of our reference sources

Advertisement for Cadillac cars
Advertisment for Cadillac cars showing an illustration of the car with a war scene in background, a reference to the fact that Cadillac cars provided excellent service to the American Army in France

Battle of Straffard
BATTLE OF STRAFFARD - our guess is that this is a minor engagement during Cromwells infamous subjugation of Ireland. We have failed to find any reference to it

Gil Naza, Actor
French actor (not in any of our reference books)

Historical books at Strahov Monastery, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

1870 / COX & BOX / PUNCH
William Cox and Benjamin Box Satire on Gladstone and Disraeli. The reference is to an operetta by Burnand and Sullivan, based on a farce

Archibald Marshall
ARCHIBALD MARSHALL probably a writer, but one whose fame has declined to such a degree that none of our reference books thinks him worthy of mention

Gaston Stiegler
GASTON STIEGLER French explorer in India who not only suffered hardships travelling on the Chilka, in India, but is not named in any of our reference books

John Joseph Merlin
JOHN JOSEPH MERLIN The celebrated mechanic together with an elegant two- wheeled carriage of his design. But reference books know nothing about him

Battle of Sediman
Albeit unlisted in any of our reference books, the battle of SEDIMAN is almost certainly an incident of Napoleons ill-starred Egyptian campaign

Hope Temple Photo
HOPE TEMPLE This Irish musician fails to get a mention in any of our reference books. Does she play the harp, compose jigs, sing folksongs ? Who knows ?

Navigation Using the Sun
Navigation by reference from the sun

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Knowledge: A Journey through Time and Reference" Step into the past with Sir Robert Peel, c. 1846, as he lays the foundation for modern policing, a reference point for law enforcement worldwide. Witness the fierce determination of Suffragette Pankhurst at Manchester Docks, an iconic reference to women's fight for equality and empowerment. Discover Noah Webster, the schoolmaster of the Republic, whose dictionary became a timeless reference guide shaping language as we know it today. Amidst laughter and camaraderie, observe a man and woman drinking beer in a pub - a casual scene that serves as a cultural reference to socializing traditions. Take flight with Fleet Air Arm's Grumman Martlet II - AM958; an aviation marvel that stands as a historical reference to bravery in aerial combat during World War II. Experience tranquility at Birmingham Reference Library on 27th March 1961 – "Quiet please, " echoes through Ratcliffe Place – where knowledge seekers find solace amidst countless references. Marvel at self-portrait photographs captured using multiple mirrors system; an artistic technique referencing introspection and self-discovery through intricate reflections. Embrace Jack Frost's icy touch painting nature's canvas white - his arrival each winter is both whimsical and chillingly beautiful; forever etched in our seasonal references. Meet "The Scotsman who had his money's worth" - embodying resourcefulness and shrewdness that has become synonymous with Scottish heritage; an enduring cultural reference. Enter The Library of the Royal Institution on Albemarle Street (pencil) - its hallowed halls house centuries' worth of scientific breakthroughs serving as references for future innovation. Listen closely to Emily declaring her ambition to be a prison warder – her determination becomes an inspiring personal reference point against societal expectations for women back then. Trace the evolution of measurement systems with "Evolution of the Yardstick".