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Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath RobinsonIllustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection
The aeroplane proposed by Henson in his patent of 1842, c1936 (c1937). William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) was a pre-Wright brothers aviation engineer and inventor from Nottingham, England
Sectional view of a Newcomen steam engine, 1737. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712
Captain Urquhart experimenting with his Life-Preserving Raft on the Thames, 1858. Creator: UnknownCaptain Urquhart experimenting with his Life-Preserving Raft on the Thames, [in London] 1858. 'A craft, attracting attention by its singular appearance
Bray's Traction-engine, 1858. Creator: UnknownBray's Traction-engine, 1858. '...thousands of spectators...seemed much interested and astonished on seeing a steam-engine traversing the streets of London...Attached was a truck
Soyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Creator: UnknownSoyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Improved technology to improve soldiers' diets during the Crimean War. 'The...kitchen was opened by the late much-lamented chef de cuisine
Hellard's Patent Victoria Side-Delivery Reaping and Mowing Machine, 1860. Creator: UnknownHellard's Patent Victoria Side-Delivery Reaping and Mowing Machine, 1860. 'Cutting the corn [ie wheat] when it is ripe is one of the most important operations of harvest...the improvements
Locomotive Steam-carriage for common roads, built for the Earl of Caithness, 1860. Creator: UnknownLocomotive Steam-carriage for common roads, built for the Earl of Caithness, 1860. '...a steam-carriage...with which his Lordship, accompanied by Lady Caithness, the Rev, W. Ross, and Mr
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; For walking on sand, 1917. Creator: Unknown'Distant Fronts, In Palestine; For walking on sand', 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
Christmas Holidays at the Polytechnic: the Electric Machine - drawn by H. G. Hine, 1858. Creator: M. JacksonChristmas Holidays at the Polytechnic: the Electric Machine - drawn by H. G. Hine, 1858. You must see the children, too, at the Polytechnic - as our Artist has seen them - if you would fully
Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Creator: UnknownExperiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. 'Mr. Stevens, the inventor of the A B C bread-making machine, is a practical baker
Diopter. Creator: AnonDiopter
Invention, 1748. Creator: Louis Fabritius DubourgInvention, 1748
Curious musical instruments of the sixteenth century, 1860. Creator: UnknownCurious musical instruments of the sixteenth century, 1860. An 'an elaborate but nameless instrument of the Elizabethan era' designed by goldsmith Randolph Bull
The Electric Target invented by Lieut. Chevalier, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Electric Target invented by Lieut. Chevalier, 1860. Self-recording target invented by Lieutenant Chevalier of the 1st West India Regiment
Sabots elastiques, an apparatus for walking on water, 1860. Creator: UnknownSabots elastiques, an apparatus for walking on water, 1860. Engraving from 'the Manuscript department of the British Museum...accompanied by a brief specification, without date
Les Parisiens ayant trouvé le moyen de circuler... 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierLes Parisiens ayant trouve le moyen de circuler... 19th century. Parisians have found a way of getting around on tarmacked boulevards during rainy weather
Leonard D.Mahon with Steel Helmet He Invented That Could Be Used As Shovel, 1917. Creator: Harris & EwingLeonard D.Mahon with Steel Helmet He Invented That Could Be Used As Shovel, 1917
Leonard D. Mahon with steel helmet he invented that could be used as shovel, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Leonard DLeonard D. Mahon with steel helmet he invented that could be used as shovel, 1917
Life Saving Suit Worn By T. Aud, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Life Saving Suit Worn By T. Aud, 1916Life Saving Suit Worn By T. Aud, 1916
Archimède démontrant aux ingènieurs anglais... 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierArchimede demontrant aux ingenieurs anglais... 19th century. Archimedes showing the English engineers how, in Syracuse, he raised not just one vessel but an entire fleet
Mergenthaler, Ottmar, 2nd Linotype Machine with Band, Invented By Him; 3rd Design He... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing2nd Linotype Machine with Band, invented By Ottmar Mergenthaler; 3rd design he invented at Smithsonian, 1917. The linotype machine was the first device that could easily
The Revival of Learning, the Invention of Printing and Gunpowder and the Discovery of America, 1784
Sketch for the dome of the Denon pavilion at the Louvre: l'invention (ou la sculpture), 1864. "The four artistic ages of France": Invention (or Sculpture)
The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. Creator: William HeathThe Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. 'Ha! Ha! Ha! poor fellow! goodbye! He! He! He!'
Going to the Races, published May 14, 1819. Creator: William HeathGoing to the Races, published May 14, 1819. Carriage pulled by men riding hobby horses, a forerunner of the bicycle lacking pedals and brakes. Attributed to William Heath
A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. Creator: William HeathA Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. A hobby horse (a forerunner of the bicycle) adapted to carry a passenger (and her pets). The rider is teased by monkeys. Attributed to William Heath
Capt. Buzzcott's army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. CaptCapt. Buzzcott's [sic] army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. 'USA Motor Field Kitchen', designed by Francis H. Buzzacott
Interior of the Gallery of Machines at the 1889 Universal Exhibition, 1889. Creator: Louis BeroudInterior of the Gallery of Machines at the 1889 Universal Exhibition, 1889
Steam Sewing-Machines, 1854. Creator: UnknownSteam Sewing-Machines, 1854. The machine-room of the firm of Holloway, Crowe, and Holloway, '...wholesale clothes manufacturers, Stroud, Gloucestershire...Here are twenty machines in work
Unidentified Machine Model, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & EwingUnidentified Machine Model, between 1914 and 1918
Affiche pour le Musée Grévin, "Pantomimes lumineuses". c1896. Creator: Jules CheretAffiche pour le Musee Grevin, "Pantomimes lumineuses". c1896. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]
''Professor Myers' Air Bicycle', 1891. Creator: Unknown''Professor Myers' Air Bicycle', 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Cannon Revolver, exhibited in the Marine Museum, at Paris, 1854. Creator: Ebenezer LandellsCannon Revolver, exhibited in the Marine Museum, at Paris, 1854. '...an instrument invented some time ago. M. Frugier Coigny claims to have invented it
Metal sphere used during the siege of 1870-71, for sending mail dispatches by water, 1872. Creator: Helene VonovenMetal sphere used during the siege of 1870-71, for sending mail dispatches by water, 1872
Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, 1850. Creator: UnknownRoasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, [Devon], 1850. Event during the annual meeting and exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society
Robinson and Lee's Patent Bread-Making Machine, 1850. Creator: UnknownRobinson and Lee's Patent Bread-Making Machine, 1850. Diagram of '...a Bread-Machine recently erected in Glasgow...One ton and a half of loaf bread, or a ton of biscuit
Ascent of Bell's Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens, 1850. Creator: UnknownAscent of Bell's Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens, [London], 1850. 'The machine which Mr. Bell has constructed...is capable of sustaining a weight of between 500 and 600 lb
Fowler's New Subsoil Draining Plough, 1850. Creator: UnknownFowler's New Subsoil Draining Plough, 1850. 'An experimental trial of Fowler's Patent Draining Plough and Machinery took place...in a field at the back of Mr
M. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. Creator: Unknown. MM. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. French milliner and balloonist Ernest Petin '..has sought to give to his apparatus the greatest possible power
The Annual Exhibition of the Smithfield Club - Bringing in Implements, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Annual Exhibition of the Smithfield Club - Bringing in Implements, 1850. Agricultural show in London. Farming machinery on display included: 'Seed and Manure Drill, a Wheel Plough
A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769. Creator: Valentine GreenA Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769
Wild Duck Shooting on the Potomac, 1850. Creator: UnknownWild Duck Shooting on the Potomac, 1850. American invention for duck-shooting: '...one device attracted my notice especially [and] succeeds admirably
Cordingly's Floating Bath, 1850. Creator: HareCordingly's Floating Bath, 1850. 'A simple and ingenious novelty...for the convenience and comfort of those who may wish to enjoy a private bath in mid-day, on the Serpentine
Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. Creator: UnknownLaird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. 'This Boat...is the invention of Mr. Macgregor Laird
Anthony's Double-Action Patent Churn, 1850. Creator: UnknownAnthony's Double-Action Patent Churn, 1850. 'This new apparatus consists of a strong dovetailed box, with a close-fitting lid...motion is given by turning the handle...The Churn is described
The Patent Impulsoria, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Patent Impulsoria, 1850. 'This ingenious means of applying animal power to the working of railways, so as to supersede the costly locomotive engine