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Background imageForm Collection: Garden Anemone

Garden Anemone
Studies in plant form with suggestions for their application to design. Artists: A E V Lilley and W Midgley Date: 1903

Background imageForm Collection: Fuchsia

Fuchsia
Studies in plant form with suggestions for their application to design. Artists: A E V Lilley and W Midgley Date: 1903

Background imageForm Collection: Airborne Forces Plaque, old St Elisabeths Hospital

Airborne Forces Plaque, old St Elisabeths Hospital
The image is that of the old hospital in the form that it was during the battle. In 2000 the building was converted into apartments

Background imageForm Collection: Zetten Liberation Monument, Holland

Zetten Liberation Monument, Holland
This impressive Monument, designed by G. Berns, was inaugurated on 24th September 1984. It takes the form of a symbolic dugout representing the many civilians

Background imageForm Collection: 101st Airborne Division Memorial, Veghel, Holland

101st Airborne Division Memorial, Veghel, Holland
The Memorial is in the form of a kangeroo with a baby in her pouch ( a symbol of the Allied Forces leaping over Dutch rivers) on a huge stone block which weighs 1, 200 kgs

Background imageForm Collection: On leave

On leave
Young soldier returns home on leave, carrying a trophy in the form of a German helmet. From a patriotic postcard. Artist: Dorothy Braham Date: 1915

Background imageForm Collection: Shanghai Races - studying the form-book

Shanghai Races - studying the form-book
Two Chinese men studying form at the Shanghai Races in 1939. 1939

Background imageForm Collection: Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1561

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1561. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageForm Collection: Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1610

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1610. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageForm Collection: Forms of the waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana

Forms of the waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageForm Collection: Form of the maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii

Form of the maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageForm Collection: la Maison Queens Own Rifles of Canada D Day 6 June

la Maison Queens Own Rifles of Canada D Day 6 June
Despite the heavy bombardments from sea and air this building retained its form and shape as can be seen in this D Day picture displayed outside today

Background imageForm Collection: The Form of the Tabernacle

The Form of the Tabernacle
According to Jewish texts, the tabernacle was the portable sanctuary created by Moses as a place of worship during the period of wandering that came before their arrival in the Promised Land

Background imageForm Collection: Belgian Telegram Form

Belgian Telegram Form
Decorative Belgian Telegram Form

Background imageForm Collection: American football at the Crystal Palace, 1910

American football at the Crystal Palace, 1910
American football at the Crystal Palace. Football in its most dangerous form: an American footballer armoured for the game

Background imageForm Collection: Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Grey Body (1 / 2)

Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Grey Body (1 / 2)
Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot with grey body, big red eyes and red feet

Background imageForm Collection: Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Yellow Body (1 / 3)

Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Yellow Body (1 / 3)
Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot with yellow body, big red eyes, orange arms and blue feet

Background imageForm Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 693

Curtis British Entomology Plate 693
Hemiptera: *Capsus hirtus Curtis, cf. Capsus ater (black form) [Plant: Inula helenium (Elecampane)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageForm Collection: The Six Swans

The Six Swans - Scene from The Six Swans. Elsa, throwing shirts over her brothers to permit them to regain their human form. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: 1909

Background imageForm Collection: Tipsy T. 66 Nipper Mk. III G-AVKT

Tipsy T. 66 Nipper Mk. III G-AVKT
Tipsy Nipper Mk.III G-AVKT (msn 70), prototype of the Mark III, at an air display in the Netherlands, circa 1969, parked next to Le Manchots (the Penguins) aerobatic display team

Background imageForm Collection: Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES

Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES (msn 721, of British Airways Cargo. The Merchantman freighters were converted from passenger carrying Vanguards)

Background imageForm Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS. 801 Nimrod R. 1 XW665

Hawker Siddeley HS. 801 Nimrod R. 1 XW665
Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod R.1 XW665 of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. XW665 was one of three Nimrods especially ordered for use as Electronic and Signals Intelligence gathering aircraft

Background imageForm Collection: Percival Proctor 3 G-AHGA

Percival Proctor 3 G-AHGA (ex LZ704) was registered on 7 June 1946, took part in National Air Races with race Number 72 and was withdrawn form use at Elstree in September 1963. Date: 1950s

Background imageForm Collection: GAF Nomad 22B VH-WRT

GAF Nomad 22B VH-WRT Hunter Valley (msn 56) of Clubair. First flown on 12 August 1977 and delivered to Clubair on 27 June 1978

Background imageForm Collection: Bird s-eye view of the garden the illustrious Ciriaco Mattei, at Rome

Bird s-eye view of the garden the illustrious Ciriaco Mattei, at Rome. Note the laberinto (maze) at 19 in the form of a dragon. Date: 1616

Background imageForm Collection: At the battle of BAYLEN (Peninsula War) the French form a square

At the battle of BAYLEN (Peninsula War) the French form a square, their last stand against the Spanish who utterly defeat them Date: 19 July 1808

Background imageForm Collection: Take My Tip The one way to follow horses with success

Take My Tip The one way to follow horses with success
Take My Tip.. Theres only one way of following horses with any success... AND THIS IS IT! circa 1930s

Background imageForm Collection: Wooden Basin Date: 1880

Wooden Basin Date: 1880

Background imageForm Collection: Assorted Bonbons Date: 1935

Assorted Bonbons Date: 1935

Background imageForm Collection: Interior Squared Date: 1948

Interior Squared Date: 1948

Background imageForm Collection: Essence of White Rose Date: 1880

Essence of White Rose Date: 1880

Background imageForm Collection: Speeding Along Road Date: 1910

Speeding Along Road Date: 1910

Background imageForm Collection: The Language of Hairstyles

The Language of Hairstyles - what one can glean from the state or choice of hairtsyle! On this card the different styles include: The Joan of Arc - The Permanent (wave) - After the Melee

Background imageForm Collection: British Empire Exhibition - Duke and Duchess of York

British Empire Exhibition - Duke and Duchess of York
British Empire Exhibition - The Duke and Duchess of York having fun in the Amusement park - June 1925. They are preparing to set out on a dizzying ride in an aerial boat (shaped like a chicken...!)

Background imageForm Collection: Tea Caddy in the form of a sentry box

Tea Caddy in the form of a sentry box. Each of the four sides have an image of one of the Allied soldiers - England, Russia, France, Belgium plus flags on the lid. Commemorative Ware

Background imageForm Collection: ANALYSIS OF BEAUTY (1)

ANALYSIS OF BEAUTY (1)
Plate 1 from Hogarths Analysis of Beauty illustrates the artists theories of aesthetics in art and nature, particularly his admiration of the serpentine form. Date: 1753

Background imageForm Collection: INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874

INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874
Inspired by their professor John Ruskin, Oxford students blister their hands making a road on a farm at Hinkney, thereby learning that work is a form of art. Or something. Date: 1874

Background imageForm Collection: Jerry - Tailor 1820

Jerry - Tailor 1820
A gentleman wearing a form of undress in patterned silk coat with roll collar & slippers while a tailor takes the measurements of a man in short coat & breeches. Date: 1820

Background imageForm Collection: Girl in Aeroplane Hat

Girl in Aeroplane Hat
A girl wears a fancy-dress hat in the form of an aeroplane, reflecting the current fascination with all things aviatorial. Date: circa 1909

Background imageForm Collection: CHILEAN HOCKEY C1835

CHILEAN HOCKEY C1835
Chileans play an early form of hockey. Date: circa 1835

Background imageForm Collection: GAMBLING IN RENO

GAMBLING IN RENO
Rows of men seated at tables engage in an unspecified form of gambling in Reno, USA. Date: 1930s

Background imageForm Collection: FABRIC CANOPY INTERIOR

FABRIC CANOPY INTERIOR
J Isabeys exhibition rooms: Decorative carved panelling on the walls also forms a screen to divide the space. Lengths of cloth form a canopy. Earth colours are used on the walls. Date: 1820

Background imageForm Collection: CAMEL RIDE IN ZOO

CAMEL RIDE IN ZOO
Three children ride a camel in the Regents Park Zoo : today wed need them to be strapped on, with safety helmets, after signing a form of indemnity in case of accident... Date: 1926

Background imageForm Collection: FOLKLORE / SATYRS

FOLKLORE / SATYRS
The engraving shows two sculptures that form part of an architectural detail

Background imageForm Collection: AMAZON GREETING

AMAZON GREETING
In this culture on the banks of the Amazon, the accepted form of greeting is to blow through a pipe from your nose to the others while he does the same to you Date: circa 1890

Background imageForm Collection: RELIGION / EGYPT / HAPY

RELIGION / EGYPT / HAPY
The God of the annual Nile inundation : because there is both an Upper and a Lower Nile, he is often depicted in dual form, with aquatic plants on each of his heads

Background imageForm Collection: BLUNT / URSA MAJOR / PL 24

BLUNT / URSA MAJOR / PL 24
Ursa Major : the constellation is composed, at first sight, of seven conspicuous stars, four of which are in a rectangular figure and form Date: 1849

Background imageForm Collection: Zeus - Jupiter Ammon

Zeus - Jupiter Ammon
ZEUS/JUPITER AMMON - the Libyan/Egyptian form of the god, who had a famous oracle at the oasis of Siwwa, Libya



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