Complicated Collection (page 2)

The Leap to Tin Salmon Blower by Heath Robinson
Another convoluted contraption from the gadget king William Heath Robinson, showing how salmon are tinned in Scotland, part of a series in the Illustrated Sporting

The Chipmunk Bagger by Heath Robinson
Ingenious contraption for use in the wilds of Brazil, a chipmunk bagger, part of a series by William Heath Robinson in the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News called Very Patent Aides to Sport

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Early Walking Draglilne`
An early form of the walking dragline stripping rocky overburden preparatory to erecting a new tea shop in the Allegheny Mountains

The Gentle Art of Excavating - A New Multi-Movement Drag Sho
A new multi-movement drag shovel excavating for the foundations of a new cinema. A typically convoluted digger, made from recycled bits of houses

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Clearing bottom of the Thames
An improved dragline clearing out the bottom of the upper reaches of the River Thames. A typically rickety and overly complicated piece of machinery by the gadget king, William Heath Robinson

The complicated marriage, Romeyn de Hooghe, Samuel Sylvius, P. van Torenburg, 1698

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 3761
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 3762
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Will F. Phillips complicated farcical extravaganza, A bell boy. Date c1899

Earl & Jenschs humorous banterers handing the public, Will F. Phillips complicated comedy, A bell boy. Date c1899. Earl & Jenschs humorous banterers handing the public, Will F

Mary Countess Buchan
MARY DOUGLAS, countess of BUCHAN, daughter mof James Douglas, 5th earl, wife of James Erskine, 1st earl of that name. Complicated ? (with flowers in her hair) Date: ? - 1628

Lads Build Meccano
Three young lads build a complicated wheeled vehicle with a splendid set of Meccano, a small spanner, a small screwdriver and lots of patience! Date: mid 1960s

Dead Sea scroll
Fragment of the Dead Sea scrolls on display at the Qumran museum, Dead Sea, Israel

The factory floor of an electronics manufacturer
Men at work on the busy factory floor of an electronics company, assembling complicated-looking devices. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Connections
Abstract by Raymond Sheppard entitled Connections, showing a complicated organic structure with interconnecting matter passing through cavities

A Good Pull Up
The new electric self raising braces for those men who haven t time to fiddle about with the ordinary kind in the morning

Factory employee checks large Spinning Machine
A lady factory worker checks an immense spinning machine at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Spanish at Amiens
The Spanish make a surprise attack on Amiens. For complicated reasons Spain is at war with France

Raising Cleopatras Needle
Cleopatras Needle, the Thames Embankment. The complicated structure that was used to lever the 180 ton obelisk into position

Scientist & Sub-Universe
OUT OF THE SUB-UNIVERSE by R F Stazl. A scientist brings two small humans from a parallel sub Universe with a complicated machine

Nautch Girl / India
A Nautch (dancing) girl performing. Her footwork is accompanied by drums & cymbals which beat out complicated rhythmic cycles

Taking Car Abroad 1931
Taking your car on a foreign holiday was a much more complicated matter in 1931 ! Loading an ocean-going liner

Lace making, Camarinas, Galicia, Spain, Europe " Making bobbin lace, Camarinas is a famous lace making village, the lace makers are called Palilleiras"

Matsuo and Sons Head
To save his masters honour, Matsuo cuts off his own sons head and convinces the Emperor that Michizane is innocent (its a very complicated story!)

Romans at Capua
The Romans conquer Capua, but negotiate an agreement in respect of the Samnite wars. (All rather complicated !)

Events / International
Naval battle between Sweden & Holland : complicated alliances of European powers involve Gustaf III in war with the Dutch

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"Unraveling the Complexity: From Ancient Scrolls to Modern Technology" Step into a world where complexity intertwines with ingenuity. The Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson, an intricate contraption that defies logic, captures our imagination. Just like deciphering the enigmatic Dead Sea scrolls, it takes patience and perseverance to unravel life's mysteries. But amidst this labyrinth of complications, simplicity can be found in unexpected places. A simple device for removing a wart reminds us that sometimes the most convoluted problems have straightforward solutions. Travel across continents to Japan, where elegance meets intricacy in the Geisha hairstyle viewed from the rear. Each strand meticulously arranged, symbolizing tradition and artistry passed down through generations. In contrast, modern manufacturing processes reveal their own complexities. Witness the meticulous manufacture of circuit boards - a symphony of precision and technology working harmoniously together. Journey further into London's Bank of England and witness sketches depicting a machine for weighing coins; an ingenious invention designed to ensure accuracy in currency transactions. Shakespeare's Cymbeline transports us back in time as we delve into scenes filled with intrigue and tangled relationships. Complications arise at every turn as characters navigate love, betrayal, and redemption. Returning once more to Japan's geisha culture, we revisit their mesmerizing hairstyles viewed from behind - an emblematic reminder that beauty often conceals layers of hidden stories waiting to be uncovered. Venturing beyond human creations lies HMS Mauritius' engine room - a mechanical marvel brimming with gears and machinery working tirelessly beneath its surface. It serves as a testament to mankind's ability to conquer even the most complex challenges nature presents. Nature itself holds its own secrets within its delicate ecosystems. Observe the banded demoiselle resting on dew-covered reeds or peer up under gills of porcelain fungus – both showcasing nature’s intricate designs that captivate our senses while reminding us how interconnected everything truly is.