Specialist Collection

English oak leaf pores, SEM
English oak leaf pores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stomata (round) on the underside of a leaf from an English oak (Quercus robur) tree

A specialists opinion. Illustration shows Thomas Lipton checking the pulse of a animated feminine Americas Cup. Date 1903 August 5

French lavender leaf pore, SEM
French lavender leaf pore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an open stoma (centre, black). Stomata are pores that open and close in order to regulate gas exchange in a plant

Henry Rawlinson / Anon
sir HENRY CRESWICKE RAWLINSON archeologist, specialist in Assyrian archeology

Portrait of a Watchmaker, c18th century Creator: Pier Leone Ghezzi
Portrait of a Watchmaker, c18th century

Interior view of a geologist's living room at gold mines in the Minusinsk mining district, 1890. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in

Birth of a baby, Rochford General Hospital, Essex
Birth of a baby at Rochford General Hospital, Essex. When Janet Gisby was admitted, the chances were high that, after two miscarriages, she would lose her baby

Professor N B Capon opens the Royal Liverpool Babies Hospital, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, 19th February 1959. The first specially adapted mother and baby unit in the North West

Tunisia, North Africa - the interior of an Arab shop specialising in ornate furniture, traditional crafts and decorative items. Date: circa 1930s

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. A Fuel Maintenance specialist carrying out maintenance on a 3, 000 US Gallon (2498 Imp.Gallon, 11356 litre) under-wing tank. Date: circa 1960

Grafton's Chiffonelle Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Grafton's Chiffonelle, a draper specialist in women's lingerie, using perfect washing fabrics. Date: circa 1920

Bust of Bess Norriss
A bronze bust portrait of Australian artist, Elizabeth May Norriss, later Bess Norriss Tait, 1878-1939. She was a specialist in watercolour and miniature painting

Advert for Eugene permanant hair waving 1929
Eugene Permanent Wave, with a slightly fuller growth at the back and sides. Date: 1929

Dr. St. Clair Thomson (1859 - 1943), nose and throat specialist and one of the doctors present at the death of Edward VII on May 6th 1910. 1910

Advert for Bobby and Co Ltd, 1926
Advert for Bobby & Co Ltd, 1926 illustrating a dinner gown of black Georgette Date: 1926

The American Bridge, Vierstraat, Belgium
The bridge crosses the small stream the Kemmelbeek. In the August 1918 offensive the centre line of the attacking American 27th Division crossed over this bridge, hence its local name of American

The Connoisseur - Afternoon Sketch, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6200872 The Connoisseur - Afternoon Sketch, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); 63.5x44.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Panoramic Cineorama, 1896 (engraving)
862524 Panoramic Cineorama, 1896 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cineorama was an early film experiment)

Un Raccommodeur de faience sous Louis XVI (engraving)
3645901 Un Raccommodeur de faience sous Louis XVI (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Raccommodeur de faience sous Louis XVI)

Advert for Eugene permanent wavy hair 1937
Ordinary waves can look so ordinary! Date: 1937

SKJs in the National Army, a Platoon of Alpine Soldiers with SKJs Marching on Mont Cenis (Colour Litho)
2798389 SKJs in the National Army, a Platoon of Alpine Soldiers with SKJs Marching on Mont Cenis (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Antiquarian (oil on canvas)
474179 The Antiquarian (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 40.3x50.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Late Sir Richard Thorne Thorne (b / w photo)
1043405 The Late Sir Richard Thorne Thorne (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Richard Thorne Thorne, Specialist in Sanitation)

Aunt Janes Doctors (engraving)
1064314 Aunt Janes Doctors (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aunt Janes Doctors)

The Connoisseur, 1893 (oil on canvas)
CH139795 The Connoisseur, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Holyoake, Rowland (fl.1880-1907); 76x54.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A daring march by the cycling company of the 12 Bersaglieri in the Alps, the ascent of the glacier... (colour litho)
2815252 A daring march by the cycling company of the 12 Bersaglieri in the Alps, the ascent of the glacier... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Portrait of Paul Marmottan, 1898 (oil on canvas)
698755 Portrait of Paul Marmottan, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Nonclercq, Elie (b.1847); 102.7x80 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

The Connoisseurs, 1867 (oil on canvas)
WAG292667 The Connoisseurs, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Fichel, Benjamin Eugene (1826-95); 27.9x21.3 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; French, out of copyright

"Argus"covered compote, c. 1855-75 (pressed glass)
1072597 " Argus" covered compote, c.1855-75 (pressed glass) by Bakewell, Pears & Co. Pittsburgh (1844-1880); 40.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; American, out of copyright

The Lintott Family making Shepherds Crooks. Chiddingfold, Surrey. January 1953

Mr. Swingwood, works with his father at Stourbridge and is one of the few Glass blowers who does artistic work of these kind. D956

Shepherds Crooks making - Lintott Family. January 1953 C5412

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R. 1 XW665
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1 XW665 (msn 8040), of No.51 Squadron. The three original Nimrod R.1s, and the attrition replacement

Pilgrimage to Blantyre to see William Rae - Bone Specialist
Pilgrimage to Raploch Cottage, Blantyre to see Mr William Rae (1841-1907) - Bone Specialist Date: 1905

A Four-man British Shooting Party - note the specialist jackets worn by the two gentleman at the front, both with padded shoulder protection to prevent injury from the rifle recoil. Date: 1930s

Ramon Margalef (1919-2004), Catalan professor, word specialist in Biology and expert in ecology

The Bird Stuffer, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

An Impact Test in the Dunlop Test House, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Paul Ehrlich (1854-1915), German bacteriologist
Paul Ehrlich (1854-1915) German bacteriologist. Specialist in the fields of Haematology, Chemotherapy and Immunology. Shared Nobel prize for medicine or physiology with Mechnikov in 1908

3 x cement mixers parked up on waste ground on Manitoulin Island Ontario Canada, the vehicle on the left is a Paystar 5000 the one to the right is a Mack

Claudius Chervin, 1824-1896. French Specialist In Speech Impediments. From L univers Illustre Published In Paris In 1868

Three Shiba Inu Dogs

Doberman Pinscher And Friends

Basking Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri) adult, Utila, Honduras

Advert for Charles H. Baber ladies footwear 1929
Elegant ladies footwear for widths - all fittings made to the specification of your foot. 1929

R. A. F, The Specialist, WW1, cartoon, H. M Bateman
A World War One R.A.F pilot pokes his head out of the side of his biplane as he releases a grossly oversized bomb. Date: 1918

Advert for Eugene permanant hair waving 1922
Peggy appeared at our salons, just as you see her in the left-hand photograph, Peggys hair had been the despair of her mother

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"A Specialist's Opinion: Exploring the Intricate World of Nature and Beyond" Delving into the microscopic wonders, an English oak leaf pores under the watchful eye of a specialist armed with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Captivated by the intricate patterns and structures, they unveil nature's hidden secrets. Intriguingly, a French lavender leaf pore also captures their attention. The SEM reveals its delicate beauty, captivating even the most discerning observer. Such discoveries remind us that specialists possess an unparalleled expertise in unraveling nature's mysteries. Beyond natural wonders, specialists extend their knowledge to various domains. From deciphering ancient scripts like Henry Rawlinson or anonymous scholars to exploring exotic markets in Tunisia's North Africa - where every corner of an Arab shop holds cultural treasures waiting to be discovered. Not limited to earthly realms, specialists' expertise extends skyward as well. They marvel at the sheer power and grandeur of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress soaring through vast skies – a testament to human ingenuity and technological prowess. Yet amidst these diverse pursuits lies another realm – that of beauty and self-expression. Advertisements for Grafton's Chiffonelle showcase how specialists enhance our lives through innovative products like hair waving techniques or timeless fashion choices. Even art finds its place within this narrative; a bust of Bess Norriss stands as a testament to both artistic mastery and historical preservation. Specialists appreciate such artifacts for their ability to transport us across time, connecting past with present. And finally, celebrating life itself is not lost on specialists either. Witnessing the birth of a baby at Rochford General Hospital in Essex fills them with awe at nature's miracle unfolding before their eyes – reminding us all why they dedicate themselves tirelessly towards understanding our world better. Whether it be uncovering nature’s intricacies or delving into history’s enigmatic tales.