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Image Not Available for The strongest thread in the world. A micro-enlargement of nylon thread. The breakable working material has often turned out to be a good substitute for metal wire.
The strongest thread in the world. A micro-enlargement of nylon thread. The breakable working material has often turned out to be a good substitute for metal wire.
Image Not Available for The strongest thread in the world. A micro-enlargement of nylon thread. The breakable working material has often turned out to be a good substitute for metal wire.

The strongest thread in the world. A micro-enlargement of nylon thread. The breakable working material has often turned out to be a good substitute for metal wire.

Creator Transatlantic Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.1 x 18.4 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/3940
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The strongest thread in the world. A micro-enlargement of nylon thread. The breakable working material has often turned out to be a good substitute for metal wire.
The strongest thread in the world. A micro-enlargement of nylon thread. The breakable working material has often turned out to be a good substitute for metal wire.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This alpine herdsman and dairyman knows how to use a needle and thread. Here he mends his hat.
This alpine herdsman and dairyman knows how to use a needle and thread. Here he mends his hat.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Mrs Doris Sutton inspects Rayon threads at the Bedford Mills, Leigh England which has benefitted from the recent gift of sulphur by the United States
Mrs Doris Sutton inspects Rayon threads at the Bedford Mills, Leigh England which has benefitted from the recent gift of sulphur by the United States
MSA. Possibly Walter Nurnberg
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Image Not Available for This German dug-out has been turned to good account by a brigade which has since established its headquarters here
This German dug-out has been turned to good account by a brigade which has since established its headquarters here
Ernest Brooks
1917
Photograph
Image Not Available for Nuns on Lesbos Island educate a group of young woman on how to prepare a carpet loom for weaving. They demonstrate how the woolen thread is wraped around the wooden pole of the loom.
Nuns on Lesbos Island educate a group of young woman on how to prepare a carpet loom for weaving. They demonstrate how the woolen thread is wraped around the wooden pole of the loom.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A nun uses a modern worsted machine from a German factory to produce linen thread.
A nun uses a modern worsted machine from a German factory to produce linen thread.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Insect tools under the magnifying glass. The spider has a jaw like gripping pliers with which it can firmly clasp their victim. This photo has been enlarged 60 fold.
Insect tools under the magnifying glass. The spider has a jaw like gripping pliers with which it can firmly clasp their victim. This photo has been enlarged 60 fold.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A young woman sits surrounded by the items that she has made; silk quilts, padded kimono and round roll pillow.
A young woman sits surrounded by the items that she has made; silk quilts, padded kimono and round roll pillow.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Erich Zeller, who has recently become the new German champion in men's figure skating, demonstrates one of his free-skating performance jumps.
Erich Zeller, who has recently become the new German champion in men's figure skating, demonstrates one of his free-skating performance jumps.
Transatlantic Photo
1940s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A large family is the pride of every Japanese man, especially if the family has been blessed with many sons. The entire family, including the grandparents, eat breakfast at the elegantly dressed table.
A large family is the pride of every Japanese man, especially if the family has been blessed with many sons. The entire family, including the grandparents, eat breakfast at the elegantly dressed table.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
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