Forms Collection (page 4)

Religion / Egypt / Horus
The falcon-god Horus has many forms : this is HERU-SMA-TAUI, who has been identified with the Sun in Spring

Abstract painting of fluid forms
An abstract painting of fluid forms by Raymond Sheppard

Abstract view of an underground cavern
An abstract view of an underground cavern in a surreal style. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

South American ceramics
Items of material culture from South America. Distinctive ceramic bowls and drinking vessels, sporting fierce mask faces and anthropomorphic forms. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Abstract picture of tubes & swirls
Abstract painting of tubes, horns & swirls by Raymond Sheppard

Patterned shapes - abstract painting by Raymond Sheppard

Pigeon Container on a British Paratrooper, Second World War
Photograph showing a pigeon container strapped to the stomach of a British paratrooper, 1944. Pigeons are one of the oldest and most reliable forms of military communication

Life on the Stars 3
The great nebula of Orion is ten light years wide : life forms could resemble those of Earths early phases, with massive aquatic creatures

Ship of Europa
Though driven by oars, this vessel on Europa, one of Jupiters moons, is powered not manually but by the energy taken from the ether which forms the moons atmosphere

Beijing Entrance
The Western Gates of Beijing leave travelers in no doubt that they are entering a mighty city. Note various forms of transport by river and road

Chinese Official
A Chinese official reads a message brought to him by a courier

Egyptian Writing
Egyptian hieroglyphs developed the scope of visual symbols to an extraordinary degree, graphic as well as decorative

Arabian Script
Apart from its practicality, the Arabs developed the art of calligraphy to supreme heights, using it to ornament buildings and objets d art

Wampum Message
Wampum beadwork is not merely a decorative object, but is a method of recording treaties, agreements, historic events and the like, which it is desired to preserve

Prometheus Forms Man
Prometheus forms man of clay and against the wishes of Jupiter steals fire from heaven to animate his work

A dainty cape, 1897
A smart cape made from chiffon decorated with sequins. The chiffon forms into a ruffle which floats gracefully with movement. Similar capes can also be made from velvet trimmed with ecru lace

Fashions for April, 1872
A selection of ladies fashions from the Paris designers, April 1872. From left to right: Toilette de Diner, trimmed with a deep flounce

Fashions for the 1890S
Enormous gigot sleeves & gored skirts. A green & black blouse with a large vandyked lace collar that also forms epaulettes. Open bodice & high-necked, pleated blouse

Frilly Mantle 1899
Black mantle with high fan shaped collar ornamented with passementerie & with cascades & flounces of accordian pleated chiffon which forms a ruffle down the front

Avoid Cutting In
Avoid cutting in, for it is one of the worst forms of dangerous driving

Temple of Luxor / Egypt
A detail looking through the front Pylon at Luxor toward the columned hall beyond. The two weathered forms of Rameses II sit in stately pose behind the one remaining obelisk

Pius VII Returns
Pius VII returns from exile following Napoleons defeat : his feet are kissed by Carlo Emanuele IV as he enters St Peter s, and he forms a reactionary government

Old Persian Writing
Cuneiform writing from the ancient city of Persepolis

Generalo donnell
When Espartero resigns, General O Donnell forms a government : this provokes riots in Madrid, but he subdues them

Lunar Phenomenon 1893 2
Lunar phenomena in the Polar night : an inverted arch forms a tangent to the moon-ring, luminous patches show where the ring intersects with the horizon

Two Incroyables, 1795
Two incroyables (unbeliev- ables) - the male equivalent of the merveilleuses whose extreme fashions were a defiance of old aristocratic forms of elitist dress

F. Christmas / Ski
Father Christmas on skis

F. Christmas / Parachute
Harold Kraner, dressed as Santa Claus, parachutes into Boston laden with gifts, but the wind carries him out into Boston Bay where he drowns

Owen Jones Greek 15
A collection of the various forms of the Greek Fret from vases and pavements

Native American Medicine
Various forms of healing practised by the Native Americans of Florida; herbs, infusions and smoking

Tobacco Stall / Co-Op
Tobacconists stall in a Co-operative market selling cigars, cigarettes, snuff and other forms of tobacco

Kph-I-Noor Pencils
You can purchase Hardtmuths renowned Koh-i-Noor pencils in a variety of forms, neatly packed in boxes

Electric Light Comes
Coming events cast their shadows before - and none more so than the electric light, which promises to make all other forms of illumination obsolete

Cresset Carried Instreet
Two men walking through the night carry a flaming cresset - a basket on a pole, containing flammable material - to show them where they are going

LA Reynies Candle Lamps
La Reynies candle-lamps in the city streets amaze the Parisians

Alfred Making Laws
King Alfred forms a code of laws, and divides Britain into a network of counties

Cricket at Bearstead
Bearstead, Kent. Here is to be seen Cricket on the Village Green at its very best. The noble expanse of sward, forms a delightful setting for players and spectators alike

French Ball-Boy / 1629
French page in sporty gear including flamboyant hat, and sword ready to pick up the stray balls of his masters game

Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, close to Lincoln Cathedral. The gate is three stories high and dates from the 14th century and forms part of the walls of Lincoln Castle

Nepthys as Urt-Hekau
The lion-goddess Urt Hekau was one of the various forms taken by the funerary goddess Nephthys

Norfolk Step-Dancing
STEP-DANCING An example of one of the many forms of step-dancing found in England. Two men perform for their mates in a pub tap room

Nat. American Writing
Native American (probably Comanche) inscriptions on stones and other items

Rock Writing USA
Writing and drawings incised on rocks in the Oklahoma desert by Native Americans

Mosbys Irregulars
Confederate commander Mosby forms a band of about 1000 irregulars who carry on guerilla operations, harassing the Union forces, stealing their horses and supplies

Egyptian Scribe
Egyptian scribes

Land League Meeting
Police surprise a clandestine meeting of the outlawed Land League, which advocates non- payment of rent and other forms of resistance to the authorities

Egyptian Manuscript
Part of an Egyptian Manuscript found in the Swathing of a Mummy

Population / Census 1911
East London schoolgirls are taught how to fill in census returns for parents who are unable to read or write English

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