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Background imageStronger Collection: Hector & Andromache

Hector & Andromache
Hector and Andromache with their baby son, Astyanax (Scamandrios), held by a nursemaid. Hector asks the gods to make his son braver and stronger than himself

Background imageStronger Collection: J Mercer. 3 wise men of Gotham

J Mercer. 3 wise men of Gotham
Three wise men of Gotham went to sea in a bowl, if the bowl had been stronger, my song would have been longer. 20th century

Background imageStronger Collection: Stinson-Faucett F-19 OB-PAH-140

Stinson-Faucett F-19 OB-PAH-140 (msn 25, re-registered as OB-R-140 in 1964), outside the Faucett HQ in Lima. The Stinson-Faucett F-19, built in Lima, Peru

Background imageStronger Collection: Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Background imageStronger Collection: Artificial light making strong; chickens

Artificial light making strong; chickens
An experiment seen here, using artificial light to make supposedly strong and healthy chickens. This was studied at the university of Maine

Background imageStronger Collection: Simple dinner gown designed by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce

Simple dinner gown designed by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce
A simple dinner gown designed by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce in Stronger Than Desire (1939) made of chartreuse and black silk crepe

Background imageStronger Collection: One of Virginia Bruce?s gowns designed by Dolly Tree

One of Virginia Bruce?s gowns designed by Dolly Tree for Stronger Than Desire (1939). Described as a summery affair, it was made of woody pine chiffon with silver beads outlining an Empire bodice

Background imageStronger Collection: Gown by Dolly Tree - Virginia Bruce in Stronger Than Desire

Gown by Dolly Tree - Virginia Bruce in Stronger Than Desire
A gown by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce in Stronger Than Desire (1939) Date: 1939

Background imageStronger Collection: A hostess gown of black velvet, designed by Dolly Tree

A hostess gown of black velvet, designed by Dolly Tree for Virginia Bruce in Stronger Than Desire (1939), is unrelieved except for neckline and front panel hand embroidery of white paillettes

Background imageStronger Collection: Lockheed U-2G N808X

Lockheed U-2G N808X
Central Intelligence Agency - Lockheed U-2G N808X. One of several U-2s procured by the CIA, for operations from aircraft carriers, fitted with lift-dumping spoilers

Background imageStronger Collection: Bellanca XSE-2 9186

Bellanca XSE-2 9186
Bellanca XSE-2 A-9186. The Bellanca SE was a Carrier-based scout, with 2 seats intended as a scout aircraft for the United States Navy (USN)

Background imageStronger Collection: THE WOLF AND THE LAMB

THE WOLF AND THE LAMB The lamb, drinking in the stream, may have the law on his side, but the wolf shows him that might is stronger than right

Background imageStronger Collection: THE OAK AND THE REED

THE OAK AND THE REED
THE OAK & THE REED Which is the stronger of the two ? In a storm, the reed bends while the oak is felled by the lightning-stroke

Background imageStronger Collection: WW2 Poster -- Mightier Yet

WW2 Poster -- Mightier Yet
Mightier Yet! Britains Mechanised Army grows stronger every day. Recruitment poster produced by HMSO, printed by Greycaine Limited, showing Vickers Mark 2 medium tanks. Date: 1940

Background imageStronger Collection: Cartoon, Making progress

Cartoon, Making progress. A young woman sitting at the piano tells her friend: My voice is coming on -- I just had a complaint from the tenant on the sixth floor ! Date: 1919

Background imageStronger Collection: Nursery Rhymes -- Men of Gotham, bakers shop

Nursery Rhymes -- Men of Gotham, bakers shop
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations. Above -- Three Wise Men of Gotham went to sea in a bowl, and if the bowl had been stronger, my song would have been longer

Background imageStronger Collection: Crystal Palce / Brick Beam

Crystal Palce / Brick Beam
3 diagrams showing the tests undertaken to establish which material, Roman or Portland cement, would provide the stronger hollow bricks for use in the exhibition beams

Background imageStronger Collection: MALE TYPES / A MABILLE

MALE TYPES / A MABILLE
Un Anglais a mabille A gentleman taking coffee, and something a little stronger, in a splendid cream suit


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