Wedge Collection (page 5)

Mechanics illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8068
Mechanics illustrations, 19th century. Across top are three types of lever, with the weights and pivots in different locations. Below these are several systems of pulleys and a weighing balance

Libethenite C016 / 5660
Libethenite. Wedge-shaped, dark green crystals of libethenite (copper phosphate hydroxide) with pale brown duftite. Specimen from the Phoenix mine, Lnkinhorne, Cornwall, UK

Libethenite
Wedge-shaped, dark green crystals of libethenite (copper phosphate hydroxide) with pale brown duftite. Specimen from the Phoenix mine, Lnkinhorne, Cornwall

Detail of bird beaks
Plate 281, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 2 (1760). Annotated Four curious beaks of birds but little known

Advert for Anklet by Joyce California shoes 1945
Red ankle buckle shoes with wedge by Anklet by Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1945

North America, USA, Digitally Altered, Tall trees reaching for the sky layered with red roses

icebergs floating off the western Antarctic peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Cheddar Cheese Wedge
A wedge of English Cheddar cheese. Date: 1980

Avenida Roque Saenz Pena - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Avenida Roque Saenz Pena (also known as Diagonal Norte) - a main artery in the San Nicolas quarter of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Splitting of wood log
Splitting of part of a transverse section of a log using a wedge and club hammer. The high elasticity of the seasoned wood is shown by the cleft running far ahead of the wedge tip

Lime slices and peel. Limes (Citrus aurantifolia) are a good source of vitamin C. They are used in cooking for their acidic juice and for their zest (the peel)

Queen Elizabeths wedding cake
The final preparations being carried out to Queen Elizabeths wedding cake. A wedge is prepared for her to cut with her bridegrooms sword

Sling Back Fairy Wedge
In a feature entitled Best Foot Forward we are introduced to the Fairy Wedge, open toe, sling back shoe, just the thing for summer days

British Fashions in 1946
Unusual utility fashion made from wool and worn with a wedge heel, the playsuit is the latest thing to come from our British fashion designers

Serpollet Steam Car
Leon Serpollets steam car Oeuf de Pacques (Easter Egg) which set the World Land Speed Record in 1902

Beachwear 1939
Lucien Lelong beachwear: printed linen frock with a red sash & bolero jacket. The skirt is abbreviated & socks are worn with strappy wedge heel sandals

Pecorino cheese, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Feminine Shorts 1930S
How to wear shorts & still retain ones femininity: printed linen culottes with cummerbund & bolero worn with wedge heeled strappy sandals over ankle socks

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"Wedge: A Symbol of Triumph, Artistry, and Activism" The iconic Triumph TR7, a wedge-shaped sports car that epitomized British engineering excellence. Brie slice and cheese knife - the perfect tools to create a delectable wedge of this beloved cheese. Artie Frost's measuring instruments from RMS Titanic, showcasing the precision of wedges in maritime history. Billy Bragg, singer-songwriter and political activist who used his music as a powerful wedge to challenge societal norms. Lazar Markovich Lissitzky's artwork "Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge" (1920), symbolizing revolutionary change through artistic expression. Vidal Sassoon, the legendary British hairdresser who revolutionized hairstyling with his innovative cutting techniques using wedges. An advert for Wolsey nylons featuring elegant women wearing stockings that accentuate their legs' natural curves – emphasizing how they can enhance beauty and confidence. Hiroo Kawai's lithograph capturing the excitement and skill involved in opening oysters with precise wedging movements. The Lotus Esprit Turbo 1986 Silver – an exquisite example of automotive design where sleek lines converge into a striking wedge shape. A male raven keenly observing men using saws, mallets, and wedges to cut down an oak tree – highlighting nature's own use of these simple yet effective tools. From triumph on wheels to culinary delights; from art movements challenging conventions to groundbreaking hairstyles; from historical artifacts to stunning automobiles – the concept of "wedge" weaves its way through various aspects of our lives. Whether it be admiring the aerodynamic elegance of a Triumph TR7 or savoring a perfectly sliced piece of brie cheese with a specialized knife – there is something captivating about this geometric form.