Augmented Collection

Shrewsbury School
King Edward VI Grammar School, overlooking the River Severn at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It was founded by the boy King Edward VI and augmented by Queen Elizabeth I Date: founded 1552

Silk Handkerchiefs - Group of elegant ladies on a balcony in colourful silk summer dresses that have been augmented by the addition of handkerchiefs to the respective outfits. Date: 1923

The Augmented Orchestra (Rector's Lyrical Orchestra) playing at the Palais de Danse, Hammersmith, December 1922 Date: 1923

The Bessie Levee, along a subsidiary... Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
The Bessie Levee, along a subsidiary of the Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee. The levee has been augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood

The Bessis Levee, along a subsidiary of the Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
The Bessie Levee, along a subsidiary of the Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee. The levee has been augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood

The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood, Near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937
The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood. Near Tiptonville, Tennessee

The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937
The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood near Tiptonville, Tennessee

The Bessie Levee, along a subsid... Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
The Bessie Levee, along a subsidiary of the Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee. The levee has been augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood

The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood near Tiptonville, Tennessee

D Napier and Son - Special projects
Breguet scheme for augmented lift

Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c. 1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell
1199804 Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c.1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell, glass, velvet & wood) by French School

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"Augmented: Exploring the Intersection of Art, History, and Innovation" Step into the world reality at Shrewsbury School, where students are pushing boundaries and reimagining traditional forms. From silk handkerchiefs transformed into mesmerizing digital canvases to The Augmented Orchestra's captivating performances by Rector's Lyrical Orchestra, innovation knows no bounds. Travel back in time to 1937 with Walker Evans' iconic photographs capturing The Bessie Levee along a subsidiary of the Mississippi River near Tiptonville, Tennessee. Witness how this historical landmark was augmented with sandbags during the devastating flood – a testament to human resilience in times of crisis. But augmentation doesn't stop there. D Napier and Son take on special projects that push technological limits and redefine what is possible. And let's not forget about the exquisite Chevallier binocular spectacles from Paris circa 1807 – an elegant fusion of silver, metal, and tortoiseshell that augments one's vision in style. In this ever-evolving world, we find ourselves constantly seeking new ways to enhance our experiences. Whether it be through art or engineering marvels like The Bessie Levee or cutting-edge inventions like augmented reality spectacles – augmentation has become an integral part of our journey towards progress. So join us as we delve into a realm where imagination meets reality; where history is brought to life through innovative enhancements; where possibilities are expanded beyond measure. Welcome to a world that is beautifully augmented.