Soft Collection (page 6)

Glove knitted from the beard threads of the pen shell (Pin
Made in the 1700s from the beard threads of the pen shell (Pinna nobilis), a large Mediterranean mollusc

Micronycteris brachyotis, orange-throated bat
An orange-throated bat (Micronycteris brachyotis) photographed in Belize by Frank Greenaway

Diphylla ecaudata, hairy-legged vampire bat
A hairy-legged vampire bat (Diphylla ecaudata) photographed in Belize by Frank Greenaway

Nesolagus netscheri, Sumatran rabbit
Photograph, viewed from above, of a Sumatran rabbit skin specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Namyda agassizii, soft shelled tortoise of Georgia
Drawing 46 (Ewan 24) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Anser anser, greylag goose
Feathers from the greylag goose (Anser anser)

Gypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing massive beds

Reseda alba, white upright mignonette
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 21 August 1906. Plate 155

Aconitum variegatum, monkshood
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 30 July 1906

Daboecia polifolia, heather
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1908. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Trionyx sewaare, turtle
Number 36, an illustration of a turtle in Reptiles of India, China, Vol I bequeathed by Maj. Gen. Hardwicke

Molybdenite comprises of (molybdenum sulphide) and is a very soft, highly lustrous metallic mineral. Specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Talc

Liskeardite
A specimen of the mineral liskeardite from the Marke valley mine, Liskeard, Cornwall. Soft fibrous crystals, forming a pale-green botryoidal crust on a fine-grained matrix of chlorite and quartz

Troglodytes troglodytes, winter wren nest and eggs
Plate 68 from James Boltons third edition of Harmonia Ruralis: or an essay towards a natural history of British Song Birds, Vol.2, (1845)

German shepherd
A German shepherd, photographed by Harry Taylor

Saffy a Belgian shepherd, photographed by Harry Taylor

Ailuropoda melanoleuca, giant panda

Alca torda, razorbill feathers
Feathers from a razorbill (Alca torda). The razorbill is breeds in coastal regions of northern Europe including Britain and Scandinavia. During the winter months it may be seen in Spain and Morocco

Fulmarus glacialis, northern fulmar feather
Feather from a northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis). The northern fulmar is an oceanic bird which is native to the polar regions

Linseed oil is used in the manufacture of paint and soft soap. From Look and Learn no. 456 (10 Oct 1970)

Advert for Vi-spring Mattress 1938
Its the inside that matters most! If you are buying mattress you will, of course, buy one of the spring-interior type to-day demanded by everybody with modern ideas of comfort

Badlands National Monument - South Dakota - A weird dead area seemingly a propos of nothing at all. Amost a faded negative of Bryce Canyon, pinnacles eroded out of the soft grey soil

Advert for Vi-spring Mattress 1933
Unequalled for comfort, The Vi-Spring - Vibase combination. The Worlds most luxurious bed equipment. The Vi-Spring - Vibase combination is unquestionably the finest bed equipment ever made to ensure

Don t go home until you see the celebrated Dubuque soft coal

Couple on a romantic walk with their horse
A smart couple heading through the countryside on a romantic walk with their fine grey horse. It would appear that the girl has been presented with a little posy of wild flowers by her beau

Robinsons Barley Water advertisement, 1927
Advertisement for Robinsons patent barley water with lemon, refreshing tennis players since the 1920s. Date: 1927

Musical Terms Up To Date - Pianissimo - Very Soft Two feeble characters at the seaside, not quite sure what to do when their attention is caught by a pretty passing lady... Date: circa 1903

Advert for Cyclax cleansing lotion 1931
This overnight cleansing will make a difference in the morning. Morning mirrors never flatter - yet surely your skin is lighter in tone.... softer and smoother in texture

Advert for Vi-Spring Mattress 1931
Built to give better rest. Inmaking of a Vi-Spring overlay mattress spring follows spring until beneath every square inch of its surface there lies a small spring to give an exquisite softness

HAND CARE
A stylish model rubs lotion into her lovely hands to keep them soft and supple. Date: early 1940s

1950s fashion in the Sanderson showroom
A woman contemplates various fabric and wallpaper designs in the Sanderson showroom on Berners Street, London wearing a rough tweed suit in yellow and grey check by Frederick Starke

Actress Phyllis Dare
Photographic portrait of Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), the English actress, who was born Phyllis Haddie Dones. Together with her sister, Zena, she was one of the great

Italian Fashion - Cap with feather and badge
Italian Fashion - Millinery excellence on show here, posed by a pretty model. Date: 1918

Swedish Scout bringing drinks ashore

A pretty English girl
The caption to this card on the reverse reads: " This is REAL PHOTOGRAPH of a BRITISH beauty" !! Date: circa 1910

Advert for Vi-spring Mattress 1928
1056 springs make the Vi-Spring mattress the most luxurious mattress obtainable Date: 1928

The Weeks Woggles - Big Game Hunting
Woggles, the Sealyham Terrier owned by animal artist, Cecil Aldin pictured here stalking an innocent looking soft toy

Kia Ora advertisement
Bright and cheerful advertisement for Kia Ora lemon squash, recommended and drunk by doctors and to keep you quenched during all types of summer activities including golf, hiking

The Best Friend by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration showing a sweet little girl with a red ribbon tied in her blonde hair, cuddling her favourite doll close

Two Pets by Muriel Dawson
An adorable little girl with big, brown eyes gazes at the viewer while cuddling her doll closely

Off We Go by Muriel Dawson
A little girl, laden with toys, bucket and spade heads off excitedly to the beach

My Toy Bunny by Muriel Dawson
A cheeky little girl with blonde curly hair, a red beret and a sweet smocked dress holds up her toy bunny rabbit for all to see. Date: c.1930

Sentimental Postcard - Two young girls amid blossoms

Rock perched precariously on clifftop
A rock perched (somewhat miraculously) on the top of a steep clif. The striations in the stone attest to their soft compound, the way water has aroded their form over time being made fully apparent

A Huddersfield Horse cab
A fine photograph of an equally fine horse-drawn cab, with an open soft top, driven by the proprietor of the firm, W Haigh. Mr Haigh specialised in furniture removals, cabs and as a Daily Carrier

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