Capable Collection

Ford Truck 1930
The Ford is a strong and capable truck - there you are, mate, the headline says it all, what more do you need to know ?

CAGLIOSTRO
GIUSEPPE BALSAMO, known as CAGLIOSTRO, demonstrating induced clairvoyance using hypnotised child as a medium capable of reading thoughts

Zeppelin Train 1930S
The Rail Zeppelin, an experimental vehicle developed and tested by Franz Kruckenberg in 1930 - 1931. It was capable of speeds of well over 200 kilometers per hour. Date: 1930s

Convict Hulk Gallery
View of the convict hulk, " The Warrior", docked at Woolwich in London and capable of holding 600 men

Looking Capable: The Appearance of a Kyoto Waitress of the Meiji Era, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Looking Capable: The Appearance of a Kyoto Waitress of the Meiji Era, 1888. Series: Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners

Portrait of a fisherman boy from Capri, c.1844. Creator: Christen Kobke
Portrait of a fisherman boy from Capri, c.1844

Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Creator
Gerrit Sichterman (1688-1730). Quartermaster-General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Oranje-Groningen Infantry Regiment, Commandant of Grave, 1725

Dassault Mirage G8-01 Two-Seat Twin-Engined Variable-Geo?
Dassault Mirage G8-01 Two-Seat Twin-Engined Variable-Geometry Prototype Multi-Role Jet Fighter Capable of Both Interception and Nuclear Strike Missions Flying Date: 1971

Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714
Royal Air Force - Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714. Seen fitted with chin-mounted ASV Mk. III radar, retractable Leigh Light in the Ventral turret position and RP-3 (from Rocket Projectile 3 inch)

Comic postcard - arrival of a new baby
Humorous comic postcard - arrival of a new baby. Mother and Child doing well - Not a word about Father....!! 1909

Short S. 38 - SA. 1 Sturgeon S. 1 RK797
Short S.38/SA.1 Sturgeon S.1 RK797, the first prototype of a new carrier-borne strike and reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Navy

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on postcard (back)
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 - as seen here, it was posted from Northern Ireland much later, in 1939

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on a postcard
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 (posted from Northern Ireland much later)

Dalgety Wolseley Ten Advertisement
An advertisement illustration showcasing The Wolseley Ten car in blue, parked in front of a decorative background, for Dalgety & Company Limited

HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet

USA, Pennsylvania Railroad, Streamline high-speed locomotive (colour litho)
5991556 USA, Pennsylvania Railroad, Streamline high-speed locomotive (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: USA, Pennsylvania Railroad)

Capable Guest Ridden By C.Catlin Guineas Festival Nemarket 2005 Newmarket, Newmarket Racecourse 30 April 2005 Date: 30 April 2005

Cotton spinning shed (b / w photo)
3652705 Cotton spinning shed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton spinning shed)

Plan for London Bridge capable of letting ships through (engraving)
610883 Plan for London Bridge capable of letting ships through (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This working model is self-starting and is capable of carrying its two passengers at 16 miles per hour (b / w photo)
5990821 This working model is self-starting and is capable of carrying its two passengers at 16 miles per hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Plan for London Bridge capable of letting ships through (engraving)
610884 Plan for London Bridge capable of letting ships through (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fastest Locomotive in the World, an Electric Car Capable of Running 110 Miles an Hour (b / w photo)
1600804 The Fastest Locomotive in the World, an Electric Car Capable of Running 110 Miles an Hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Armstrong Whitworth Awana - J6860
Armstrong Whitworth Awana J6860. The Awana was designed in response to Air Ministry Specification 5/20 for a twin-engined Troop Carrying Aeroplane

An early bomb disposal method to detect unexploded bombs
French soldier holding an electrical induction balance, capable of detecting buried explosive shells. These shells had been causing large numbers of casualties to civilian agricultural workers

PIX FOR MUTOSCOPE
Taking photographs for the mutoscope requires a camera capable of taking a great many pictures in rapid succession, which will later, when projected, suggest movement. Date: circa 1897

LITHOGRAPH TOUR DE FORCE
A tour-de-force of lithography, no doubt done to show the range and versatility of which the lithograph is capable Date: circa 1840

Mind and Matter, c1917. Artist: Hugh Thomson
Mind and Matter, c1917. From The Studio Volume 70, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

Aircraft machine guns by G. H. Davis
The principal weapon in air fighting during the Second World War: aircraft machine guns. American, British, French, German and Italian machine guns, capable of firing 1000-1200 rounds per minute

Nakajima C6N-Saiun Myrt -capable of reaching nearly 380mph, this carrier-going reconnaisssance type was difficult to catch

Large Mounted Crossbow
A large mounted crossbow capable of firing a wide range of projectiles from iron balls to fire bombs and metal lances Date: 1588

Three men standing by wooden escape ladder at Quex
Three men are standing by an extendable wooden ladder. Two of the men are wearing the patients uniform of hospital blues but the trousers only

Arthur Richard Dillon
ARTHUR RICHARD DILLON Irish soldier in French service; capable administrator in West Indies, successful officer in Revolutionary War, suspected of conspiracy, guillotined. Date: 1750 - 1794

Grumman JF Duck -very useful light transport capable of operating from either land or water

Confident British soldier on a postcard, WW1
Confident British soldier on a postcard during the First World War. Do I comprey? Not arf! Date: 1914-1918

Source Size = 5072 x 1903
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL IN SOUTH AFRICA; A SKETCH OF THE COUNTRY FROM MATIPIs KRaL: " On Sunday, the 2nd August, we traversed for fourteen miles a magnificent country, hilly, well watered

Picture No. 10866606
Orchid - root on the bark of a tree. The whitish part is covered with cells capable of storing water like a sponge. Date:

Four US Navy Goodyear K-Series airships in a hangar. This hangar is capable of holding 12 airships

Petrol-driven car by Benz & Co. capable of 16 km per hour. Engraving published Leipzig c1895

Methods of fortification: the object of each is to make every portion of the place fortified capable of being defended from some other part. Including Pagans plan at top and Vaubans at bottom

Arrival of the Great Western at New York (1838), c1895. Steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) and built by William Patterson (1795-1869) of Bristol

Alvis Silver Eagle
For 598 pounds you can buy this six-cylinder saloon capable of over 75 mph. Date: 1936

Alvis Speed 20
Drophead coupe, capable of nearly 90 mph. Date: 1936

Four Girls Sing
Four little girls, seemingly capable of reading music, sing to us from a large score. Date: 1912

Champagne and Dance 20C
Has the gentleman absorbed too much of the champagne to be capable of joining the lady in a dance ? Date: early 20th century

Lotus Exige 270E tri-fuel

Embroidered Train
The Present Time A train with two carriages, capable of speeds of 60 miles per hour

Randolph Churchill
Lord RANDOLPH SPENCER CHURCHILL depicted as a versatile actor capable of roles from Red Republican to True Blue Patriot, by way of the Artful Dodger !

Harrisons Ice Making Machine, 1858
Engraving showing the ice making machine, designed by Mr. Harrison of Geelong, Australia, 1858. Built by Mr. Siebe of Denmark Street, Soho, London

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"Unleashing the Power of Capable: From the Ford Truck 1930 to the Dassault Mirage G8-01" Step back in time and witness the true essence of capability through a collection of historical hints. The Ford Truck 1930, with its robust design and unwavering strength, exemplifies what it means to be capable. Just like CAGLIOSTRO, a force that defied limitations and pushed boundaries. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter unexpected displays of capability. Behold the Convict Hulk Gallery, where even amidst confinement, resilience prevailed. And who can forget the White Star Line's RMS Olympic proudly standing tall with its crane on a postcard? A testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. In our journey through time, capabilities take various forms. The Dalgety Wolseley Ten Advertisement showcases innovation in automobiles while HMS Hornet represents naval might as an Acheron-class Destroyer. Witnessing aircraft machine guns by G. H Davis reminds us of aviation's pivotal role in defense. But let's not overlook lighter moments amidst these tales of power. A comic postcard celebrating the arrival of a new baby brings joy and warmth to our hearts – showcasing how love makes us capable beyond measure. And finally, marvel at technological advancements like the Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714 bomber or the enigmatic Short S. 38 - SA. 1 Sturgeon S. 1 RK797 aircraft – both epitomizing human potential reaching for new heights. From land to sea and air; from machines to humans; from triumphs to tender moments – "capable" is more than just a word; it embodies determination, adaptability, and limitless possibilities throughout history. So embrace your own capabilities today because within each one lies untapped potential waiting to be unleashed upon this world.