Idea Collection (page 50)

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Christopher Columbus studying a map in his studio in Spain 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shooting birds from floating cycle
A sporting gentleman in top hat hunts ducks out in the middle of a lake thanks to his remarkable floating aquatic cycle - useability possibly determinate on the level of swell

Remarkable Life-saving Body Suit
A rather remarkable and very unusual life-saving body suit, comprising of flexible leg and domed upper section, complete with breathing tube and flotation ring

Experimental Diplock Pedrail Tractor (Landship or Infantry Carrier idea) during World War I

A Brine Wave
The birth of the switch back and water chute idea - A man watches as his wife falls off a cliff into the sea on her deckchair

Pity the poor strap hanger
An image illustrating the introduction of hand straps on underground trains. When straps were added to underground railway carriages in the early 1900s, there was an outcry among travellers

Bluffing the Periscope
Taking cover from U-boats. Hints for bathers unnecessarily nervous about submarines off shore. Another ridiculous idea from Heath Robinson

Cutting a channel through the ice, Arctic, c. 1849
Engraving of an imaginary scene showing a British Arctic expedition in the Arctic, c.1849. The engraving shows a group of men cutting a channel through the ice so that their ship

Breaking up of the ice, Arctic, c. 1849
Engraving of an imaginary scene showing a British Arctic expedition in the Arctic, c.1849. The engraving shows a group of men standing on the rapidly breaking up ice pack

Icebergs and the Aurora Borealis, Arctic, c. 1849
Engraving of an imaginary scene showing a British Arctic expedition in the Arctic, c.1849. The engraving shows two ships in the background, with icebergs, walruses

Winter Quarters, Arctic Explorers, c. 1849
Engraving of an imaginary scene showing a British Arctic expedition in the Arctic, c.1849. The engraving shows a group of men building an ice house in the foreground

Captain Jerninghams Anchor-Firing Mortar, 1846
Engraving of an experiment to test Captain Jerninghams idea to assist the launching of lifeboats. The launching of lifeboats from a beach into heavy breaking surf was often dangerous

Unidentified Station
Railway station, refreshment rooms and hotel - seemingly in the midst of nowhere. Regrettably, we have no idea where this elaborate establishment is located

Fashions for February, 1844
Engraving of two women modelling The Illustrated London News idea of Fashion for February 1844. The full caption reads as follows: No.1

Sniper Post Cartoon
The Competitive Spirit Should be Encouraged - A novel approach to this idea in this cartoon, as British troops turn a Snipers Post into a Try Your Luck shooting alley

Luxor Temple Courtyard
Luxor Temple; courtyard surrounded by pillars and statues of Rameses II. The two tourists give a good idea of the immense scale of the carved figures

The world of tomorrow- some dreams of invention run riot; se
Comical illustration of a scientific idea for the future (note date, 1st April 1905), of a man on the telephone shaking hands with a mechanical type hand protruding from the wall

The patent elevator and observatory
Engraving of the patent elevator and observatory showing a man being elevated into the air for viewing purposes. During the siege of Sebastopol a view of the enemys works was required

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; An arran
Illustration representing an idea for a piece of machinery that enabled a dog or cat to drive a small machine

Kimberley Diamond Mine
The open-cast diamond mine at Kimberley, South Africa : the buildings at the top give an idea of the immense scale of the workings

Marine telephone
A telephone or marine alarum being used by a sailor. This worked on the principle of sending air through a series of valves and pistons to make various notes

British Dogs Pull Guns
During World War One the British army copies the Belgians, and uses dogs to haul machine guns. These two muzzled dogs don t seem too happy about the idea

Masonic Baptism
Members of a French Lodge propose to baptise a Brothers child (a louveteau, or wolf cub) according to Masonic ritual : its mother is not at all keen on the idea

What Women Read-By a Man
A male idea of the female taste in reading material

Arms in Bulgaria
Arms are discovered in a Greek convent at Bagna in eastern Rumelia, a region vainly coveted by Russia : the priests have no idea how they could have got there

Colombia Scene
Travellers in England, or even those who have passed over the Pyrenees or Alps, can have but a faint idea of the labour and danger of crossing the Andes

Woman Checks Makeup 1928
A woman checks her makeup in a mirror: initial idea in watercolour (for final version, see picture 10031680)

Splash-back column caused by a single water drop falling into water. A droplet has just broken off from water column
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Corona of water splash with many droplets from impact above it. Initial splash was caused by a single drop of water
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Water droplet above ripples and splash formation in water
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

South West Rocks, NSW, Australia (rr)
Andrew Stewart / SpecialistStock

Splash-back column caused by a single water droplet falling into water. Another droplet is about to break off
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Water droplet above ripples and splash formation in water
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Ripples on water surface caused by water droplet falling in
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Idea. Conceptual image of a bright light super- imposed on an X-ray of a human skull in profile, representing thought or an idea

The Culebra Cutting
The American operation : this scene at the Culebra cutting gives some idea of the vast quantity of rock and soil which has to be removed

French Work at Panama
French operations - giving some idea of the enormous task challenging the engineers : later this year the French will abandon the project

Railway Scheme - 2
An alternative scheme is seriously proposed : that a railway be constructed capable of carrying ships across the isthmus. But the idea never gets off the ground

Pall Mall Game C18
Gentleman enjoy a game of pall mall, a French hybrid of golf and croquet played on a large strip of land; the idea is to hit a ball through a raised hoop

Varnished Nail Guard
Nail guards. An American idea for protecting varnished nails until they are thoroughly dry. Date: 1930s

Horse-Drawn German Rail
Horse-drawn wagons along a railway track : as in Britain, the idea of tracks preceded that of using steam to power the vehicles that would run on them

PROSSERs PROJECT 1844
Prossers idea was to run the trains on wooden rails with slanting guide-wheels

Swigging while Swimming
Swigging while you swim - a new idea is launched, literally, by bars on Italian beaches

Expedition Aircraft
A self sufficient arial colony. Idea of Belgian scientist and balloonist Etienne Gaspard Robertson, first published in 1804

Walking on Water
Jesus did it by faith alone, but the rest of us need these sea-boots if we wish to walk on water. Sounds fun : why didn t the idea catch on ?

LAZY-TONGS FIRE-ESCAPE
Lazy-tongs fire escape, a novel idea in which a sliding stage is mounted on an extending trellis-work frame or support

Electricity Franklin
Benjamin Franklin, by flying a kite in a stormy sky, demonstrates the electrical nature of storm-clouds, giving him the idea of a lightning conductor

Money Box Safe
A useful money box safe with a combination lock is a good idea for a present for kiddies and an ideal way to teach them to save

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"Unleashing the Extraterrestrial Imagination: Exploring the Idea through Artwork" Embark on a whimsical journey through the realm of ideas, where creativity knows no bounds. Just like an alien from another planet, ideas have the power to captivate and inspire us in ways we never thought possible. Step into the fantastical world of William Heath Robinson's "A Decided Catch, " where contraptions and inventions take center stage. Marvel at Da Vinci's crossbow design, a testament to his genius that transcends time. And behold George Stephenson's groundbreaking locomotive, "The Rocket, " which revolutionized transportation as we know it. But let your imagination soar even higher with designs for flying machines operated by springs - a glimpse into mankind's eternal quest for flight. Witness William Heath Robinson's cunning stroke in creating intricate mechanisms that defy logic yet ignite our curiosity. In this captivating collection, you'll also find yourself immersed in smoke-filled scenes brought to life by Heath Robinson himself. These illustrations remind us that sometimes great ideas emerge from chaos and uncertainty. As you delve deeper into this exploration of ideas, encounter St Rosa De Lima - a symbol of divine inspiration guiding us towards enlightenment. Feel inspired by Isaac M. 's description of the revolutionary Singer Sewing Machine, forever changing how garments are created. And who could forget King Henry VIII? His portrait transformed into an iconic T-shirt or poster print design serves as a reminder that even historical figures can become symbols of innovation and rebellion against conventionality. Finally, witness history being made with the schematic view of the Stourbridge Lion - North America's first commercial locomotive imported from England in 1829. This engraving represents not only progress but also embodies how one they are spark an entire industry. To conclude this extraordinary journey through artistry and invention, immerse yourself in Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting depiction of fairies - reminding us that the most magical ideas often come from the realms of our imagination.