Sum Collection

Baphomet by Eliphas Levi - Equilibrium of Opposites
Baphomet - associated with a " Sabbatic Goat" image drawn by Eliphas Levi (shown here), containing binary elements representing the " sum total of the universe" (e.g)

Baphomet - Equilibrium of Opposites
Baphomet - associated with a " Sabbatic Goat" image drawn by Eliphas Levi (on which this illustration is based)

Mathematical series, 18th century

Writing / a Rebus
A poor old MAN was driving a PIG TOE mARKet with a STRING tEYEd TOE its LEG wHEN by SUM accident the PIG got loose. The MAN ran after him BUTT PIGgy sCAPEd... now read on

Rene Descartes, French mathematician and philosopher. His most famous philosophical statement was: I think, therefore I am

Stockton Darling. Ticket
This unpretentious item is an original ticket entitling you to travel (second class) from Stockton to Darlington for the modest sum of one shilling and sixpence

Fuller Pilch batting for Kent, 1837
Illustration of Fuller Pilch (1804-1870) batting for Kent against Sussex, 1837. Pilch was one of the best players of his day

Boy with Slate Kept In
A little boy has to stay in to work out a sum on his slate

Page from Euclid Opus Elementorum
5307870 Page from Euclid Opus Elementorum.; (add.info.: Page from Euclid Opus Elementorum showing (centre bottom) the diagram of Pythagoras's theorem on the right-angled triangle

Ahiritola slum
Trevor Cole

RMS Titanic - letter to James Moody's sister
RMS Titanic - highly significant and historically important letter to Sixth Officer James Moody's sister. Dated 7 May 1912

School boy working on maths problem with slate (engraving)
3245450 School boy working on maths problem with slate (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Sophie Germain, the brilliant young mathematician (chromolitho)
724604 Sophie Germain, the brilliant young mathematician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophie Germain)

Fragmentary copy, 1710-15 (red chalk on ivory laid paper)
2972686 Fragmentary copy, 1710-15 (red chalk on ivory laid paper) by Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (Lo Spagnuolo) (1665-1747); 20.2x14.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Town Hall, Uitenhage (b / w photo)
3092455 Town Hall, Uitenhage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Uitenhage)

Old Patch
A rogue of genius who, in the 1780s carried out bank note forgeries on a grand scale, amassing himself a sum in excess of lb200, 000. Date: 19th century

Red hot poker, Kniphofia Yellow cheer, Close view of the flower as it works its way up the stem

Hydrangea, Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle, Close view of the many small flowers that make up the inflorescences or clusters----

Himalayan Knotweed, Persicaria wallichii, Close view of the long strands of the flowers

Globularia, Globularia incanescens

Lupin, Lupinus

Insect
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Childs slate and toy gun on a Christmas card. early 20th century

Naga statue at Wat Sumpow Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Pascals triangle. The property of this triangle is that each number is the sum of the two numbers directly above it. This triangular construct was known to earlier mathematicians in a slightly

Game / Rebus / 19C
A poor old MAN was driving a PIG TOE mARKet with a STRING tEYEd TOE its LEG wHEN by SUM accident the PIG got loose. The MAN ran after him BUTT PIGgy sCAPEd... now read on

Little girl teaching maths to circus elephants
Unusual Friends - little girl teaching maths to circus elephants. 1950s

Inaudi, the lightning calculator, performing at the Hippodrome, able to do mentally any sum given by the audience up to twelve figures in addition, subtraction and multiplication. Date: 1903

Childs slate with pen and toy soldiers on a New Year card. Date: early 20th century

Childs slate with pen and scribbles on a New Year card. Date: early 20th century

Childs slate with pen and scribbles on a Christmas card. Date: early 20th century

Childs slate with pen and baubles on a Christmas card. early 20th century

Cheque from the Bank of Good Fortune, Prosperity Branch (postcard), paying the sum of 365 happy days on someones birthday. Date: circa 1890s

Suffragette T Suffragettes in Leeds Dialect. A report on a suffragette disturbance at a meeting entirely in Leeds (Yorkshire) dialect, by TyKelet Mr

WW2 poster, Elephants know no arithmetic. Its the little things that count. Attention to detail is vital to all good work. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Nursery Rhymes -- boy with slate, mice with cheese
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Above -- a boy sits doing sums on a slate while other boys play football. Below -- mice eating bread, cheese and an apple. Date: early 20th century

Russell Sage
RUSSELL SAGE American financier, a shrewd operator who died worth $70m, a tidy sum even now, still more so in those days. Date: 1816 - 1906

Pythagorean theorem, 16th century C017 / 8002
Pythagorean theorem, 16th century. This theorem, named for 6th-century BC Ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras, states that in a right-angled triangle

INDIA. ORISSA. Konarak. Sculpture of Surya, God of Sunl, at the Sum Temple (1250)

The Pied Piper
A rat catcher with a coat of many colours came forward and oprmised to rid the town of vermin for a large sum of money and the citizens were united with him and assured him of his salary

Schoolboy with Maths
A schoolboy smiles, having completed a complex sum on the blackboard. Date: circa 1900

Petrus Apianuss Pascals Triangle, 1527
Early Pascals Triangle. Appearing on the title page of Kauffmans Rechnung (Ingolstadt, 1527) by the German scholar Petrus Apianus

Tipping tube / W H Robinson
When asking for directions it is a kindly act to requite the informant with a small sum in coins. When dispensed from the tipping tube it prevents the struggle with pockets

A Years Food for the Animals of London Zoo, 1913
Illustration showing the sum total of food required to feed the animals of the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in 1913

The Cobbler & Financier
THE COBBLER AND THE RICH MAN A rich financier gives a frugal cobbler a large sum of money; previously happy, the cobbler now finds he can t sleep for fear of thieves Date: circa 1870

Boys in Classroom
An older boys helps a smaller one with a difficult sum

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"Discovering the Hidden Balance: Exploring the Concept of 'Sum'" Intriguingly depicted in Eliphas Levi's masterpiece, Baphomet, lies a profound representation of equilibrium amidst opposites. This enigmatic figure symbolizes the delicate balance that exists within our world. Drawing inspiration from mathematical series of the 18th century, we unravel the essence of 'sum. ' Just as numbers harmoniously combine to create new values, so too do opposing forces intertwine to form a greater whole. Rene Descartes, the renowned French mathematician and philosopher, contemplated this notion extensively. His writings and rebus-like puzzles challenged us to find unity in diversity and seek harmony amid chaos. Even beyond academia, 'sum' finds its way into unexpected places. From Fuller Pilch's historic batting for Kent in 1837 to Stockton Darling's intriguing ticket on display – these artifacts remind us that every action has consequences that contribute to an overall outcome. The tragic tale of RMS Titanic echoes this sentiment through a heartfelt letter sent by James Moody's sister. Amidst tragedy and loss, there is solace in knowing that even small acts can make a significant impact on others' lives. A child's slate paired with a toy gun on a Christmas card evokes nostalgia while highlighting how innocence coexists with imagination. It reminds us that even seemingly incongruous elements can come together beautifully. Venturing into Ahiritola slum reveals resilience amidst adversity; it showcases how communities unite against all odds to create something greater than themselves – proving once again that sum transcends mere mathematics. An engraving capturing a schoolboy engrossed in solving math problems with his trusty slate illustrates how knowledge empowers individuals to unlock their potential. In this pursuit of understanding lies yet another manifestation – where effort meets reward.