Devised Collection

Wood / Carpenter / Mr Chip
Mr Chip the Carpenter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
Photograph showing gliders and men of the Allied Airborne Army, on an airfield somewhere in Britain, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

Montessori school
A detailed illustration by S. Begg of a Montessori school in Courtfield Gardens, London, showing children at various activiities

British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division, in shallow trenches along a road side near Arnhem, September 1944

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

Major-General R. E. Urquhart in Arnhem; Second World War, 194
Photograph showing Major-General R.E. Urquhart, Commander of the British First Airborne Division, standing outside his headquarters near Arnhem, the Hartenstein Hotel, September 1944

Dewey Decimal System
Card index showing use of the Dewey Decimal Classification system, the most widely used library classification system, devised by Melvil Dewey in the 1870s

Card Game - The Game of Suffragette
The Game of Suffragette was devised and produced by the Kensington branch of the Womens Social & Political Union. It was announced in the November 1907 issue of the Unions publication

Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War
Aerial photograph showing parachutes of the Allied Airborne Army floating down to earth and discarded ones, after landing, in Holland, September 1944

British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl
Photograph showing aan Irish Guardsman keeping watch on the Bridge at Nijmegen, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by

British First Airborne Troops march towards Arnhem; Second W
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division marching into Arnhem with their guns and equipment, after landing outside the town, September 1944

Happy Families / Mr Bones
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Barber / Mr Block
Mr Block the Barber, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mst Bones
Master Bones the Butchers Son, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mr Pots
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Shops / Butcher / Miss Bones
Miss Bones the Butchers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mr Chip
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Litesome Body Belt
Advert for the Litesome Body Belt, underpants devised to offer support and relief while hiking miles " without exhaustion". " Every man should wear one constantly"

Men of the British First Airborne Division in a glider; Seco
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division in a glider on the way to Arnhem, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

British First Airborne Troops using a mortar, Arnhem; Second
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division using a 3-inch mortar in one of the woods surrounding Arnhem, in Holland, September 1944

Self portrait photograph with multiple mirrors system
Catalan artist and architect, Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926), photographed with a system of multiple mirrors in order to capture different angles of the sitter

Jeremy Benthams Panopticon
Jeremy Benthams proposed panopticon workhouse or industry house for up to 2000 inmates. The scheme, published in Benthams 1812 work Pauper Management Improved

Happy Families / Mr Tape
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Crandon & Houdini
Margery in a fraud-proof box devised by Richardson and Houdini; the latter is holding her left hand, her other hand is held by Walter Prince

Mr Tape the Tailor, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Shops / Butcher / Mr Bones
Mr Bones the butcher, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Miss Tape
Miss Tape the Tailors Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mstr Tape
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happyfamilies / Miss Bones
Miss Bones the Butchers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mrs Tape
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

Happy Families / Mrs Bones
" Happy Families" was devised by Mr Jacques in Britain in 1861

Shops / Baker / Mr Bun
Mr Bun the Baker, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Shops / Butcher / Mrs Bones
Mrs Bones the Butchers Wife, from " Happy Families" devised by Mr Jacques in Britain in 1861

Anaesthetist administering chloroform using apparatus devised by Dr Raphael Dubois to meet the requirements of
527506 Anaesthetist administering chloroform using apparatus devised by Dr Raphael Dubois to meet the requirements of the great French physiologist Paul Bert (1833-1886)

The amateur chemist's laboratory bench, 1860 (lithograph)
540410 The amateur chemist's laboratory bench, 1860 (lithograph); (add.info.: The largest item on the bench is a Liebig condenser)

Samuel Plimsoll MP (1824-1898) - English politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line (a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draught)

Advert for Johm Murray Anderson who devised and directed King of Jazz, a Universal Picture, 1930 Date: 1930

Captain Patrick Weir (engraving)
1056695 Captain Patrick Weir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Patrick Weir)

DEAF / DUMB LANGUAGE
The sign language for the hands, devised by the Abbe lEpee for the benefit of the deaf and dumb. Date: circa 1770

HAPPY FAMILIES / MSTR POTS
Happy Families was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

Mstr Tape, Tailors Son
Master Tape the Tailors Son, from Happy Families devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

SHOPS / BAKER / MISS BUN
Miss Bun the Bakers Daughter, from Happy Families devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

Happy Families - Miss Bun the Bakers Daughter
Happy Families was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

BARBER / MSTR BLOCK
Master Block the Barbers Son, from Happy Families devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

Happyfamilies / Miss Grits
Miss Grits the Grocers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Karl Jo. Schonherr
KARL JOHAN SCHONHERR Swedish naturalist, who devised a system of classification, but it was considered inadequate

For my Host Speedily Devised the Plan of Forwarding me to the Railway Station In
For my Host Speedily Devised the Plan of Forwarding me to the Railway Station in a Farm Waggon, and I was Reluctantly Compelled to Bid the Hospitable Homestead Farewell, 1888 Engraving

Spinning cotton with self-acting mules of type devised by Richard Roberts (1825). These could be powered by water wheel or steam engine and power transferred to machines through belt-and-shafting

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"Devised: A Glimpse into the Ingenious World of Strategy and Creativity" Step back in time to Operation Market Garden during the Second World War, where gliders were meticulously prepared for their daring missions. Witness the bravery of British First Airborne soldiers as they fought fiercely in action on the streets of Arnhem. But not all is about war; delve into a Montessori school where innovative teaching methods were devised to nurture young minds. Meanwhile, Major-General R. E. Urquhart strategizes in Arnhem, shaping history with his tactical brilliance. Explore beyond the battlefields and discover how even libraries revolutionized organization with the Dewey Decimal System. Engage in a card game called "The Game of Suffragette, " shedding light on an important chapter in women's rights history. Marvel at Allied Airborne Army parachutes descending over Holland, symbolizing unity amidst chaos. Observe a vigilant British sentry guarding Nijmegen Bridge, showcasing unwavering dedication to duty. Witness British First Airborne troops marching towards Arnhem with determination etched on their faces – heroes forging ahead against all odds. Find joy in classic games like "Happy Families / Mr Bones, " reminding us that laughter can be found even amidst turmoil. Lastly, meet Mr Block, a skilled barber who mastered his craft through years of practice and innovation – proof that creativity knows no bounds. In this captivating journey through time and ingenuity, we uncover how humans have devised solutions both big and small – forever leaving their mark on history's tapestry.