Thumb Collection (page 7)

Hand ligaments and tendons, artwork
Hand bones and cartilage. Artwork of the bones and cartilage (white, ends of bones) of the hand and the wrist joint from the rear (dorsal) side

Arthritic hands, X-ray C018 / 0534
Arthritic hands. Coloured X-ray of the hands of a 72 year old patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The wrist and finger joints have become inflamed and swollen

Arthritic hands, X-ray C018 / 0532
Arthritic hands. X-ray of the hands of a 72 year old patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The wrist and finger joints have become inflamed and swollen

Fingerprints record, 1912 C014 / 0457
Fingerprints record, early 20th century. The ridges on the skin of human fingertips, a distinct and unique pattern, are an example of biometric data that can be recorded

Surgical sutures, artwork C014 / 2665
False colour computer artwork of surgical sutures. Close-up of sutures (stitches) in a patients thumb

Forearm muscles, artwork
Forearm muscles. Anatomical computer artwork showing the bones (white), muscles (red), and tendons and ligaments (blue) of a human forearm, wrist and hand

Homo heidelbergensis tooth C015 / 6549
Homo heidelbergensis tooth. This fossil specimen is from the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Homo heidelbergensis tooth C015 / 6550
Homo heidelbergensis tooth. This tooth shows marks (grooves near the gum line) left by the use of tooth picks. This fossil specimen is from the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Homo heidelbergensis tooth C015 / 6548
Homo heidelbergensis tooth. This fossil specimen is from the Sima de los Huesos site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dislocated thumb, X-ray C017 / 7805
Dislocated thumb. X-ray of the right hand of a 10 year old male patient with a dislocated thumb

Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil thumb spike C016 / 4974
Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil thumb spike. This herbivorous dinosaur lived 140 to 110 million years ago. It is though to have used its sharp-ended thumb to defend itself against predators

Wrist ligaments, artwork C013 / 4651
Wrist ligaments. Computer artwork of the bones of a human hand, showing the ligaments (white) holding together the bones of the wrist

Thumb muscles, artwork C013 / 4587
Thumb muscles. Computer artwork of two of the muscles (red) of the thumb and their attachment to the bones of the hand. These are two of the three thenar muscles

Frontal arm muscles, artwork C013 / 4584
Frontal arm muscles. Computer artwork of an oblique anterior view looking up a human arm, showing its muscles and tendons (red and white)

Emergency call button in telephone box
The emergency call button in a public telephone box -- just press the button and ask for Fire, Ambulance or Police. No number or coins required

Myotis daubentonii, Daubentons bat
A Daubentons bat roosting. Photograph published on page 17 of Bats by Phil Richardson, a Natural History Museum publication, 2002

The Story of Tom Thumb. From Playhour (1957)

Borneo Orangutan - baby is sucking the finger of the mother - Camp Leakey - Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan
MAR-1432 Borneo Orangutan - baby is sucking the finger of the mother Camp Leakey - Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia Pongo pygmaeus Thomas Marent contact details

Resting Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata)
A Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) rests in the shade of the Costa Rican rainforest during mid-day heat

HARDING NOSE-THUMBER, 1920. Mechanical statuette of presidential candidate Warren G. Harding. When a lever on his back is pushed, a tail comes out and his arm raises to thumb his nose at his opponent

SPANISH INQUISITION. Geleyn Cornelius, hung by his thumb with weights in 1572 during the Spanish Inquisition. 19th century wood engraving after an undated print

NAST: TWEED RING CARTOON. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic attacks on William M. Boss Tweed and the Tweed Ring published shortly before the New York state and municipal elections of 1871

PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. Barnum with General Tom Thumb. Wood engraving, 19th century

CHARLES STRATTON (1838-1883). General Tom Thumb. American performer. When exhibited in London, England, at age 6. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1844

The devils thumb, ships boring and warping in the pack

General Tom Thumb & Wife, Commander Nutt & Minnie Warren. Four wondrously formed & strangely beautiful ladies & gentlemen in miniature, natures smallest editions of her choicest works

Britains Smallest House
Tom Thumbs House, Conway, north Wales, reputed to be the smallest house in Britain. A 6 foot 3 inch tenant lived here for 15 years! Date: late 1930s

From Tom Thumb by Katharine Cameron. Cameron was a Glasgow born illustrator and an associate of Jessie M King and the Mackintoshes. 1904

From Hop o My Thumb by Katharine Cameron. Cameron was a Glasgow born illustrator and an associate of Jessie M King and the Mackintoshes. 1904

Who wears the Trousers?
With you... Who wears the Trousers? Date: 1902

Thumbling -- also known as Hop O My Thumb or Tom Thumb. 19th century

Drawing of various fish
A colour drawing of various fish -- three spined stickleback, minnow, millers thumb, loach, and char

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"Unlocking the Secrets of the Thumb: A Journey through Hand Anatomy and Symbolism" Discovering the intricate lines etched on a palmistry map of the hand, we unravel the mysteries hidden within our own grasp. Like a selection of fish swimming in an ocean, each thumb possesses its unique story to tell. Just like Tom Thumb's enchanting adventure with a butterfly, our thumbs guide us through life's twists and turns, and are more than just bones; they are diagrams of strength and dexterity that allow us to accomplish remarkable feats. In Hoffmann's tale "Suck-A-Thumb, " we learn about consequences as dire as those faced by little Conrad when he defied his mother's warning. Similarly, our thumbs remind us to be cautious with their power. From Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park, where West Thumb Geyser Basin meets Yellowstone Lake’s shore, nature showcases its grandeur alongside our humble thumbs. X-ray images reveal healthy human hands functioning harmoniously – a testament to their resilience. Gulliver in Lilliput experienced firsthand how size can alter perspective. Our thumbs may seem small compared to giants like Lavinia Warren Bumpus or Jack Horner (Anderson), but they possess immeasurable significance in our daily lives. A close-up view of Ganga’s hand reminds us that even deities have hands similar to ours – emphasizing unity between humans and divine beings. Our thumbs connect us all regardless of stature or belief systems. Let your imagination run wild as you explore these captivating hints surrounding the thumb. From ancient palmistry maps to tales from folklore and literature, this tiny appendage holds immense power within its grasp - unlocking secrets both physical and symbolic for those who dare delve deeper into its wonders.