Instrument Collection (page 9)

Plans and sections through canal locks and gates, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham
FLO4591823 Plans and sections through canal locks and gates, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Apparatus for the distillation of pyroligneous acid or wood vinegar, early 19th century
FLO4590895 Apparatus for the distillation of pyroligneous acid or wood vinegar, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by William Thomson from Abraham Rees'

Elevation and section of a blast furnace works with water regulator, early 19th century
FLO4590819 Elevation and section of a blast furnace works with water regulator, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by David Mushet from Abraham Rees'

Block machinery or lathe at Portsmouth naval docks, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a
FLO4590681 Block machinery or lathe at Portsmouth naval docks, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal

Gas lights by Samuel Clegg (1781-1861), John Stancliffe and Benjamin Cooke
FLO4591045 Gas lights by Samuel Clegg (1781-1861), John Stancliffe and Benjamin Cooke. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

The emperor's eldest son smoking a tobacco pipe with his wife playing the pipa
FLO4590172 The emperor's eldest son smoking a tobacco pipe with his wife playing the pipa and her attendant in the gardens of the Old Summer Palace, Yuanming Yuan

Pneumatics: bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by
FLO4593518 Pneumatics: bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Horology; John Arnold's chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaw's chronometer with standard detent escapement
FLO4593246 Horology; John Arnold's chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaw's chronometer with standard detent escapement. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Wire mill, machinery used to manufacture wire, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593158 Wire mill, machinery used to manufacture wire, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Overshot and undershot waterwheels, 19th century, including examples designed by John Smeaton and Peter Nouaille
FLO4593088 Overshot and undershot waterwheels, 19th century, including examples designed by John Smeaton and Peter Nouaille. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591794 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591786 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Types of hygrometers, 18th century, to measure moisture content. Jean-Andre De Luc's whalebone hygrometer
FLO4591669 Types of hygrometers, 18th century, to measure moisture content. Jean-Andre De Luc's whalebone hygrometer, and others by Horace-Benedict de Saussure, Benjamin Meggot Forster

Winches, pulleys and other machinery, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591468 Winches, pulleys and other machinery, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591408 Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Log wood mill for processing timber. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591386 Log wood mill for processing timber. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Daniel Masere's original suspension pulley and fire escape machine simplified by Mr
FLO4591200 Daniel Masere's original suspension pulley and fire escape machine simplified by Mr. Forster, painter's easel and indigo mills

Man applying electrostatic charge to his leg and shoulders using Edward Nairne (1726-1806)'s machine
FLO4592177 Man applying electrostatic charge to his leg and shoulders using Edward Nairne (1726-1806)'s machine, and details of Rev. William Pearson's portable machine

Plate coinage equipment and copying machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591146 Plate coinage equipment and copying machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Plans and sections of a carding machine, used for preparing fibers in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591970 Plans and sections of a carding machine, used for preparing fibers in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by James Burton from Abraham

Drawing instruments including John Farey (1766-1826)'s elliptograph for drawing ellipses and Sir Howard Douglas
FLO4591904 Drawing instruments including John Farey (1766-1826)'s elliptograph for drawing ellipses and Sir Howard Douglas (1776-1861) reflecting protractor in the form of a sextant

Portrait of the photographer Luigi Betti while he reads the newspaper "Kundo argentino"
3563668 Portrait of the photographer Luigi Betti while he reads the newspaper "Kundo argentino"; (add.info.: Argentina 1930 ca. Photographer: Fila, S. Quintin); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of the minister of the Maharajah, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper)
3567191 Portrait of the minister of the Maharajah, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

A small table set up for selling sweets, with young workers
3566940 A small table set up for selling sweets, with young workers; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Sebah, Pascal); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Entrance to the San Gattardo Tunnel
3566622 Entrance to the San Gattardo Tunnel by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Switzerland 1882 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Group portrait with fishing nets on the beach of Berck near Calais
3562270 Group portrait with fishing nets on the beach of Berck near Calais by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Passo di Calais, Berck)

An Irish square with the clock tower
3562054 An Irish square with the clock tower by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Ireland 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Turkish fabric and food merchants, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3566817 Turkish fabric and food merchants, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Turkey 1890 ca. Photographer: Albert;Boyacioglu, Herman); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins
3566424 The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1864 Date of Artwork: 81-96. Photographer: Altobelli Gioacchino); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Fruit shop in Turin
3566105 Fruit shop in Turin by Ottolenghi, Silvio (1886-1953); (add.info.: Turin 1930 ca. Photographer: Ottolenghi, Silvio); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Family with an oxen wagon in a field
3564056 Family with an oxen wagon in a field by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Tuscany 1900-1910 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Group of young austrian seamstresses
3569017 Group of young austrian seamstresses; (add.info.: Austria 1900 ca. Photographer: Piekarowitz); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of the tenor Emilio Balli; postcard with a dedication
3568694 Portrait of the tenor Emilio Balli; postcard with a dedication; (add.info.: Italy 1920 ca. Photographer: Schlattman); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Two warriors on the island of Ceylon, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3562700 Two warriors on the island of Ceylon, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Sri Lanka 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman
FLO4718324 Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Surgical instruments for extracting foreign bodies from the esophagus - Plate from " L'Encyclopedie" by
FLO4611943 Surgical instruments for extracting foreign bodies from the esophagus - Plate from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond D'Alembert (1717-1783)

Knee pad, slipper and mechanical mechanism - Plate from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784)
FLO4611907 Knee pad, slipper and mechanical mechanism - Plate from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond D'Alembert (1717-1783)

Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist)
FLO4608266 Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist, chemist and botanist) - Eau forte by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

France, Alsace, Bas-Rhin (67), Strasbourg: Photograph of a drawing of the astronomical clock (16th century), 1880
LUX4703848 France, Alsace, Bas-Rhin (67), Strasbourg: Photograph of a drawing of the astronomical clock (16th century), 1880; (add.info.: France, Alsace, Bas-Rhin (67)

Chinese costumes: a miller, with his pestle and the recipient to pound the rice
FLO4634306 Chinese costumes: a miller, with his pestle and the recipient to pound the rice, a beggar with a basket and a walking puppeteer

Tools of the Canadian natives: clam shell 1, wampun 2, wampun bead 3, belt that hangs to mid-thigh 4, moccasin 5
FLO4621891 Tools of the Canadian natives: clam shell 1, wampun 2, wampun bead 3, belt that hangs to mid-thigh 4, moccasin 5, dish 6, and spear 7

A young girl about to play the piano for her family, 1850
3478123 A young girl about to play the piano for her family, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young girl about to play the piano for her family)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Very factory, factory of electric motor rotors, 1920
LUX4788260 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Very factory, factory of electric motor rotors, 1920; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Very factory

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Very factory, factory of electric motor rotors, 1920
LUX4788252 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Very factory, factory of electric motor rotors, 1920; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: Very factory

Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904
LUX4788700 Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting, a well sheltered under a small tent in close-up, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: Petrolifere region, prospecting)

Romania, Walachia, JU, Ploiesti: oil field, close-up of a drill with a stake, ropes, blows, horse
LUX4787582 Romania, Walachia, JU, Ploiesti: oil field, close-up of a drill with a stake, ropes, blows, horse, oil workers and technicians, 1903; (add.info.: Romania, Walachia, JU)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: Workshop, workers in the middle of generators, 1910
LUX4755986 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: Workshop, workers in the middle of generators, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: Workshop

France, Limousin, Creuse (23): construction of a house, animated view with macons on the site, 1900
LUX4759454 France, Limousin, Creuse (23): construction of a house, animated view with macons on the site, 1900; (add.info.: France, Limousin, Creuse (23): construction of a house

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"Instrument: A Melody of Timeless Tales" Step into the world of music and let the enchanting notes guide you through a captivating journey. From Buddy Rich's mesmerizing drumming performance in London, 1967, to Brian Foskett's creation of musical masterpieces, every a story to tell. In an advertisement for Steinway Pianos, the keys whisper melodies that resonate deep within our souls. Just like a skilled gardener extracting weeds from a lawn, musicians skillfully pluck strings or press keys to create harmonious symphonies. Transport yourself to the witty and charming world of Jeeves and Wooster as they dance alongside instruments that bring their stories to life. Picture a Scotsman playing bagpipes on misty highlands, his melody echoing through ancient valleys. Marvel at Richard Dadd's masterpiece "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke, " where magical creatures come alive with each stroke of an instrument. Feel the grandeur as Cavaillé-Coll's organ audition fills majestic halls with its powerful sound. Joe Morello takes center stage in London, 1968; his drumming prowess leaving audiences spellbound. Meanwhile, in Senegal, a griot delicately strums the Kora—a symbol of tradition and storytelling passed down through generations. Travel across continents to Australia and witness hand-painted didgeridoos—Aboriginal musical instruments resonating with ancestral spirits. In Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders' proud march, bagpipes unite warriors under one rhythmic anthem. Giovanni Paolo Panini invites us into an opulent musical party where composers mingle amidst elegant instruments played by talented virtuosos. Each note is carefully crafted by skilled hands that have dedicated their lives to mastering these timeless treasures, and are not mere objects but vessels carrying emotions from one generation to another—bridging cultures and connecting hearts around the globe.