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Bowlby's notes found on his desk at the time of his death written in his turquoise ink concerning an observation about Mrs Riviere and the other concerns an opinion expressed by Mrs Riviere
Date: 1990Reference: PP/BOW/A.1/21Part of: Bowlby, (Edward) John (Mostyn) (1907-1990)- Books
Turquois mosaic art in ancient Mexico / by Marshall H. Saville.
Saville, Marshall H. (Marshall Howard), 1867-1935.Date: 1922- Pictures
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Episodes in the life of gYu-thog Yon-tan mGon-po (Yuthok) and his ancestors. Distemper painting by Chundu, 1970.
Chundu.Date: [1970]Reference: 47066i- Pictures
Two naked men recline on a sofa within a turquoise and purple decorative border; advertising safe sex and condoms to prevent AIDS among Latino gay or bisexual men. Colour lithograph by Mark A. Vieira and William Sandoval/Graphic Works.
Date: [between 1900 and 1999]Reference: 667600i- Pictures
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A turquoise background bearing the white lettering: "L'AIDS e i bambini: un tema che concerne il medico e i genitori." [AIDS and children: a subject that concerns the doctor and parents]; an advertisement by the Swiss Physicians [FMH] and Swiss Federal Office of Public Health [UFSP]. Colour lithograph.
Date: [between 1990 and 1999]Reference: 674506i- Pictures
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A pink piece of paper bearing the words 'AIDS' torn on one side against a turquoise background with the words 'Sehen sie klar? 'Schauen sie Vorbei!' [See it clearly? Look they pass!]; an advertisement for advice, assistance and information by the AIDS health counseling offices, Berlin. Colour lithograph by Sehstern.
Date: [between 1990 and 1999]Reference: 674297i- Pictures
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A message in pale red and turquoise lettering about being safe in new relationships with a condom within a pale red border; French version of a series of 'Stop SIDA' [Stop AIDS] campaign posters by the l'Aide Suisse contre le SIDA, in collaboration with the Federal Office of Public Health. Colour lithograph.
Date: [between 1990 and 1999]Reference: 674868i- Pictures
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A message in pale red and turquoise lettering about being safe in new relationships with a condom within a pale red border; Italian version of a series of safe sex posters from a 'Stop AIDS' poster campaign by the Aiuto AIDS Svizzero, in collaboration with the Office of Public Health. Colour lithograph.
Date: [between 1990 and 1999]Reference: 674867i- Books
Traité des pierres de Théophraste / Traduit du Grec; avec des notes physiques & critiques, traduites de l'Anglois de M. Hill; auquel on a ajouté deux lettres du même auteur, l'une ... sur les couleurs du saphir & de la turquoise; & l'autre ... sur les effets des différens menstrues sur le cuivre.
Theophrastus.Date: 1754- Pictures
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A man in a green t-shirt against a turquoise background holding up his thumb with a blown up condom with the message: 'Without? Without me'; Italian version of a series of safe sex posters from a 'Stop AIDS' poster campaign by the Aiuto AIDS Svizzero, in collaboration with the Office of Public Health. Colour lithograph.
Date: [between 1990 and 1999]Reference: 674857i- Pictures
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The words 'beach boys' incorporating a pink condom against a turquoise background with a wavy edge as if sea waves; an advertisement for safe sex and the trademark 'OK' quality seal awarded to brand condoms; French version of a series of 'Stop SIDA' [Stop AIDS] campaign posters by the Federal Office of Public Health, in collaboration with the l'Aide Suisse contre le SIDA. Colour lithograph.
Date: [between 1990 and 1999]Reference: 674785i- Ephemera
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[Folded leaflet (purple paper - copies on turquoise paper exist) advertising appearances of 'The Pygopagi Twins', Josepha and Rosalie Blazek, conjoined twins, in some sort of performance at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London, in late 1880. The "Bohemian" twins were under the patronage of the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and other distinguished personages. The twins both died at the age of 45. ].
Date: 1880- Ephemera
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[Folded leaflet (turquoise paper - copies on purple paper exist) advertising appearances of 'The Pygopagi Twins', Josepha and Rosalie Blazek, conjoined twins, in some sort of performance at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London, in late 1880. The "Bohemian" twins were under the patronage of the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and other distinguished personages. The twins both died at the age of 45. ].
Date: 1880- Digital Images
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Chrysalis, paintings exploring women in science
Original painting (acrylic on canvas) by Sophie McKay Knight, with imagery contributed by women scientists from the University of St. Andrews, as part of the Chrysalis Project coordinated by Dr Mhairi Stewart- Digital Images
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Chrysalis, paintings exploring women in science
Original painting (acrylic on canvas) by Sophie McKay Knight, with imagery contributed by women scientists from the University of St. Andrews, as part of the Chrysalis Project coordinated by Dr Mhairi Stewart- Pictures
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A fisherman who has AIDS hauling in a net of fish from his boat as his female partner stands holding a fish in one hand while balancing a large bowl of fish on her head within a red and turquoise dotted decorative border; with the message who will catch the fish (when he has died?); an AIDS prevention advertisement by NGO-AIDS Cell, Centre for Community Medicine, AIIMS. Colour lithograph for Unesco/Aidthi Workshop, March 1995.
Date: March 1995Reference: 677450i- Books
[Theophrastou tou Eresiou Peri tōn lithōn biblion]. Theophrastus's History of stones. With an English version, and critical and philosophical notes, including the modern history of the gems, &c, described by that author, and of many other of the native fossils / By John Hill. To which are added, two letters: one to Dr. James Parsons, F.R.S., on the colours of the sapphire and turquoise, and the other, to Martin Folkes ... upon the effects of different menstruums on copper.
Theophrastus.Date: 1746- Books
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Theophrastou tou Eresiou peri ton lithon biblion. Theophrastus's history of stones. With an English version, and critical and philosophical notes, including the modern history of the gems, &c. described by that author, and of many other of the native fossils. By John Hill. To which are added, two letters: one to Dr. James Parsons, F. R. S. on the colours of the sapphire and turquoise. And the other, to Martin Folkes, Esq; Doctor of Laws, and President of the Royal Society; upon the effects of different menstruums on copper. Both tending to illustrate the doctrine of the gems being coloured by metalline particles.
Theophrastus.Date: MDCCXLVI. [1746]- Books
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Theophrastou tou Eresiou peri Ton Lithon biblion. Theophrastus's history of stones. With an English version, and notes, including the modern history of the gems described by that author; and of many other of the Native Fossils. To which are added, two letters: I. On the colours of the sapphire and turquoise. II. Upon the effects of different menstruums on copper. Both tending to illustrate the Doctrine of the Gems being coloured by Metalline Particles. The second edition; enlarged by the addition of a Greek index of all the Words in Theophrastus. Also observations on the new Swedish acid, and of the Stone from which it is obtained; and with an idea of a natural and artificial method of fossils. By Sir John Hill.
Theophrastus.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Ephemera
Medical London : city of diseases, city of cures : by Richard Barnett and Mike Jay : published by Strange Attractor Press... : [leather bookmark] / Wellcome Collection.
Date: [2008]- Archives and manuscripts
Sian Tucker: fabric ward curtains for Level B of St Mary's Hospital
Date: 1988-1989Reference: ART/IOW/F/1/3Part of: Healing Arts, Isle of Wight- Digital Images
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Group A Streptococci are a species of gram-positive bacteria responsible for causing a number of pyogenic (pus-producing) infections including impetigo, scarlet fever and pneumonia. Further fatal complications arising from infection include the development of meningitis and sepsis.
David Goulding, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute- Ephemera
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Top 10 recipes with Cow & Gate Farmer's Wife double Devon cream.
Cow & Gate Ltd.Date: [1960?]- Books
Age and mind : A symposium of pithy sayings, rules and opinions garnered from many minds / by Albert Hunt.
Hunt, Albert.Date: 1949- Ephemera
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Honeycomb mould : a new recipe "for special occasions" : something really delicious that will please your guests : a sweet to tempt the invalid... / Stoddart & Hansford.
Stoddart & Hansford.Date: [between 1910 and 1919?]