Paleontological Findings

Illustrations and prints of fossilized remains, including bones and plants. The images showcase detailed studies of ancient species.

Fossil of a crinoid; William Hart (British, active Birmingham, England 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print
Fossil of a crinoid; William Hart (British, active Birmingham, England 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print
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Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper
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Matériaux pour la paléontologie suisse, ou, Recueil de monographies sur les fossiles du Jura et des Alpes, Genève, H. Georg, 1854-1873, Cretaceous, Echinodermata, Eocene, fossils, paleontology, Switzerland, Museum of Comparative Zoology, This illustration showcases a well-preserved fossilized fish specimen, revealing intricate details of its skeletal structure and scales. The fish is displayed in a horizontal orientation, with its body elongated and featuring a distinct spine that runs along its back. Surrounding the main fossil are several fragments of rock, which likely contain additional features or remnants of the ancient aquatic environment. The fishs head is notably visible, with its mouth partially open, suggesting it may have been captured in a moment of feeding. This visual serves as a valuable representation of prehistoric marine life, contributing to our understanding of evolutionary history.
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Part of the human body with a deviation, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper anatomy (non-medical). diseases
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Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper
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Geologie et Paleontologie du Bassin Houiller du Gard, Saint-Etienne, Theolier, 1890, France, Paleontology, Geology, Gard, Paleobotany, The composition features a collection of meticulously detailed illustrations showcasing various geological and biological specimens. Prominent among them are fossilized remains and botanical illustrations, which include intricate textures and patterns. The arrangement displays a variety of shapes, from elongated and cylindrical forms to flat, textured surfaces, highlighting the diversity of ancient life and natural structures. Each specimen is labeled with references to their scientific classifications, reflecting a focus on paleontology and botany. The overall presentation provides an educational glimpse into the study of fossils and the environment of the past.
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Skiopticon image from the Department of Photography at the Royal Institute of Technology. Use by Professor Helmer Bäckström as lecture material. Bäckström was Sweden's first professor in photography at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm 1948-1958.Gyptic stamp with hieroglyphic images. A seen from above, B from above.
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Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper
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Legs of a man, after c. 1645 - Before c. 1649 drawing Münster (possibly) paper. chalk
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Steel climbing side with coarse thread as an example of a dieppe ground. Steel natural colosside with coarse thread as an example of deepprop.
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Brachiopods, 1904 - 1906, by James McDonald.
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Acu-moxa chart: Points of the side of the torso
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Book of the Dead of the Goldworker of Amun, Sobekmose Book of the Dead of the Goldworker of Amun, Sobekmose, ca. 1500-1480 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink, pigment, 14 x 293 in. (35.6 x 744.2 cm). Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art ca. 1500-1480 B.C.E.
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Steel clamping side with coarse thread as an example of a Paris soil with a fragment side in which this technique has been applied. Steel natural colosside with coarse thread as an example of a Paris soil with a fragment side in which this technique has been applied. The date concerns the steel.
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Four sections of a diseased part of the body, numbered for key. Chromolithograph, c. 1880.
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Acu-moxa chart: points of the thorax and abdomen, Japanese
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(Untitled) (Anatomical Study Of Right Knee). Date: 1878. Ink and pencil on paper. Museum: HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN.
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Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper
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Skiopticon image from the Department of Photography at the Royal Institute of Technology. Use by Professor Helmer Bäckström as lecture material. Bäckström was Sweden's first professor in photography at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm 1948-1958.Kinematic analysis of the process from the previous image SKC6682 through chrono photography on the same sheet.
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Axillary plexus of nerves. Pen and ink sketch by G.E. Blenkins, 18--.
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Herramientas prehistoricas procedentes de la cueva del Cau del Duc, Museu de Torroella de Montgrí.
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Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History
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Hardwood Loopers - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History
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A study from around 1898 showing barley growth tests in Wolfskehlen without fertilization, illustrating crop cultivation, experimental conditions, and cardboard-based light pressure methodology.
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Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper
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Follicle of first milk incisor and the germ of the permanent incisor. Dr. Alfred Gysi (Swiss, active 1890s)
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England,London,Kensington,Science Museum,Charles Babbage's Brain and Portrait (Father of the Computer)
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Farquhar's catalogue of seeds 1901, Boston, Mass, R. & J. Farquhar, 1901, flowers, vegetables, Boston, gardening, Massachusetts, seeds, cauliflower, catalogs, perennials, climbing plants, nursery stock, nurseries horticulture, RJ Farquhar Company, garden stories, in bloom, An ornate illustration of a cauliflower, accompanied by detailed text promoting various vegetable seeds. The caption highlights the Farquhar's Earliest Dwarf Erfurt variety, emphasizing its suitability for multiple growing seasons as well as its reputation for being the best option for both early and late harvests. The bottom section features promotional notes about the benefits of this particular cauliflower strain, along with a callout for other varieties like Crossby's Original Boston Market Celery, showcasing an array of vegetables available from the catalog.
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Calico Bluff; Nautiloid cephalopod. Alaska Task Force Photographs