Understood Collection

Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern (litho)
8661200 Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern)

Edinburgh Fire Brigade - silent hand and arm signals
Edinburgh Fire Brigade, photographs showing silent hand and arm signals, outdoor action photographs Captioned, ??Silent orders for the firemen: signals adopted: by the Edinburgh Fire Brigade??

The Knotty Hand (litho)
7188983 The Knotty Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knotty Hand)

The Pointed Hand (litho)
7188982 The Pointed Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pointed Hand)

The Conic Hand (litho)
7188985 The Conic Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conic Hand)

The Artistico-Elementary Hand (litho)
7188980 The Artistico-Elementary Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artistico-Elementary Hand)

The Bones of the Hand (litho)
7188988 The Bones of the Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bones of the Hand)

The Spatulate Hand (litho)
7188986 The Spatulate Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spatulate Hand)

The Square Hand (litho)
7188984 The Square Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Square Hand)

The Female Hand (litho)
7188981 The Female Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Female Hand)

Artistic Hands (litho)
7188979 Artistic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Hands)

Useful Hands (litho)
7188978 Useful Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Useful Hands. Illustration for The Science of the Hand translated from the French of M Le)

Philosophic Hands (litho)
7188977 Philosophic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philosophic Hands)

Psychic Hands (litho)
7188975 Psychic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psychic Hands)

The Elementary Hand (litho)
7188987 The Elementary Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elementary Hand)

Mixed Hands (litho)
7188976 Mixed Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed Hands. Illustration for The Science of the Hand translated from the French of M Le)

Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092503 Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town)

Mounted Pipers for the Highland Regiments, what might happen at the First Parade (engraving)
1046834 Mounted Pipers for the Highland Regiments, what might happen at the First Parade (engraving) by Bigot, Georges Ferdinand (1860-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Run ashore in Japan (colour litho)
1048039 A Run ashore in Japan (colour litho) by Bigot, Georges Ferdinand (1860-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Run ashore in Japan)

Good Sport (b / w photo)
3092354 Good Sport (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good Sport. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

N-T Marion-Dufresne
NICOLAS-THOMAS MARION-DUFRESNE French navigator, fails to understand or be understood by Australian natives when they offer him a burning stick, 1771 Date: 1729 - 1772

Field Marshal Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) as an old man surveying the battlefield of Waterloo, 1840 (c)Oil on canvas, after Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846)

Cupid Weapons Mars ca 1547-62 Engraving first state
Artokoloro

Ascot Races: Woolwich, the Winner of the Emperors Vase; Little Jack Made All
ASCOT RACES: WOOLWICH, THE WINNER OF THE EMPERORs VASE; Little Jack made all the running, Woolwich waiting on him into the distance, and winning cleverly by a length

Eskimo Nebula, a planetary nebula, discovered by William Herschel in 1787. In 2000 the Hubble Telescope imaged the nebula which displays complex gas clouds that are not yet fully understood

ASCOT RACES: WOOLWICH, THE WINNER OF THE EMPERORs VASE; Little Jack made all the running, Woolwich waiting on him into the distance, and winning cleverly by a length

Sleepwalking Lady
A sleepwalking female walks on the narrow parapet of her home, where she would never dare go when awake. Why sleepwalkers love heights is not understood. Date: 1907

Easter Iusland Figures
A group of the massive stone figures scattered about the island, evidently religious in character but not fully understood by archeologists

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"Understood: The Language of Hands" In the bustling streets of Edinburgh, the silent language of hand and arm signals spoke volumes. The Edinburgh Fire Brigade relied on these understood hints to swiftly navigate through chaotic scenes, saving lives with their synchronized movements. Amongst the lithographs that adorned the city walls, one caught everyone's attention - "The Knotty Hand. " Intricate and complex, it symbolized the challenges faced by firefighters daily. Yet, they deciphered its message effortlessly. Next to it stood "The Pointed Hand, " a litho depicting precision and direction. It reminded all who passed by that every movement had a purpose in this intricate dance of understanding. Further down the street was "The Conic Hand, " representing creativity and innovation. This lithograph celebrated those who thought outside the box when tackling emergencies, finding unique solutions amidst chaos. "The Artistico-Elementary Hand" showcased beauty in simplicity; a reminder that even small gestures could convey profound meaning. It served as an inspiration for both firefighters and citizens alike to communicate effectively without words. Displayed alongside were "The Bones of the Hand, " reminding us all of our shared humanity beneath our differences. These skeletal structures united us in our ability to comprehend each other's unspoken messages. As we continued along this visual journey, we encountered "The Spatulate Hand. " Its broad fingers represented versatility - a trait essential for firefighters adapting swiftly to ever-changing situations. Adjacent was "The Square Hand, " symbolizing stability and reliability. In times of crisis, these qualities became pillars upon which trust was built between rescuers and those they saved. Amidst this collection also lay "The Female Hand, " celebrating women's contributions within firefighting ranks – their strength evident not only physically but also emotionally as they connected with victims during moments of vulnerability. Beyond aesthetics alone were two powerful categories.