Inventions Collection (page 14)

Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho)
2629965 Old-Fashioned Stove and Oven, 1925 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Kuffel & Essers Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
941023 Kuffel & Essers Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Howe Scale Co.s Exhibit, Machinery Hall, Centennial International Exhibition
941020 Howe Scale Co.s Exhibit, Machinery Hall, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Hydraulic pumping machine for moving water, 1607 (engraving)
810253 Hydraulic pumping machine for moving water, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Engravers press for printing from drawings, 1607 (engraving)
810252 Engravers press for printing from drawings, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Plunger Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869617 Plunger Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Baziers Patent Direct-Action Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869615 Baziers Patent Direct-Action Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Illustration from The Diverse and Artifactitious Machines of Captain Agostino
862512 Illustration from The Diverse and Artifactitious Machines of Captain Agostino Ramelli, published 1588 (engraving) by Ramelli, Agostino (1531-c.1608) (after); Private Collection; Italian

Theatrophone, 1890 (colour litho)
874616 TheAtrophone, 1890 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 124.46 x87.63 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: The TheAtrophone service, starting in 1890 in Paris)

SS City Of Rome (colour litho)
3643730 SS City Of Rome (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: SS City Of Rome)

Wrought Iron Pendulum Clock (chromolitho)
735257 Wrought Iron Pendulum Clock (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrought Iron Pendulum Clock)

The Hourglass (chromolitho)
735253 The Hourglass (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hourglass. Liebig card)

La manufacture de Sevres, L atelier pour le grand moulage par le vide et l air comprime (engraving)
2787833 La manufacture de Sevres, L atelier pour le grand moulage par le vide et l air comprime (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La manufacture de Sevres)

Coupeur de cheveux a l oeuvre dans un village d Auvergne (engraving)
2787827 Coupeur de cheveux a l oeuvre dans un village d Auvergne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le phare de Kannon-Saki (Japon), a l entree du golfe de Yedo (engraving)
2787852 Le phare de Kannon-Saki (Japon), a l entree du golfe de Yedo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le phare de Kannon-Saki (Japon)

Coupe de l une des galeries souterraines de Londres montrant les tuyaux des eaux et du gaz... (engraving)
2787845 Coupe de l une des galeries souterraines de Londres montrant les tuyaux des eaux et du gaz... (engraving) by French School

Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving)
2787832 Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes)

Tapisserie de la manufacture des Gobelins (engraving)
2787824 Tapisserie de la manufacture des Gobelins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapisserie de la manufacture des Gobelins)

Interieur d une brasserie (engraving)
2787822 Interieur d une brasserie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d une brasserie)

A 19th century gas-fuelled engine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2832668 A 19th century gas-fuelled engine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Gail Borden (chromolitho)
2802550 Gail Borden (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gail Borden. Illustration for The Worlds Inventors published by Allen & Ginter)

Alfred Krupp (chromolitho)
2802535 Alfred Krupp (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Krupp. Illustration for The Worlds Inventors published by Allen & Ginter)

Hydraulic Press (chromolitho)
2802112 Hydraulic Press (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydraulic Press. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Santos-Dumonts Aeroplane Motor (chromolitho)
2802108 Santos-Dumonts Aeroplane Motor (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santos-Dumonts Aeroplane Motor)

Rene Antoine Ferchault De Reaumur (chromolitho)
2802548 Rene Antoine Ferchault De Reaumur (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Antoine Ferchault De Reaumur)

James Nasmyth (chromolitho)
2802541 James Nasmyth (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Nasmyth. Illustration for The Worlds Inventors published by Allen & Ginter)

Robert Stephenson (chromolitho)
2802526 Robert Stephenson (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Stephenson)

Aloys Senefelder (chromolitho)
2802512 Aloys Senefelder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aloys Senefelder)

Johann Gutenberg (chromolitho)
2802511 Johann Gutenberg (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Gutenberg)

Jacquard Loom (chromolitho)
2802114 Jacquard Loom (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacquard Loom. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Gaz Portatif (engraving)
2808401 Gaz Portatif (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaz Portatif. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

Auditeurs Entendant a Boston la Conference de M G Bell (engraving)
2808396 Auditeurs Entendant a Boston la Conference de M G Bell (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auditeurs Entendant a Boston la Conference de M G Bell)

Le Canon du Palais-Royal (engraving)
2808387 Le Canon du Palais-Royal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Canon du Palais-Royal)

Miroir Ardent (engraving)
2808385 Miroir Ardent (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miroir Ardent. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

Detail of a design for a flying machine, c. 1488 (pen & ink on paper)
XJF308762 Detail of a design for a flying machine, c.1488 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Frontispiece to Nova Reperta (New Discoveries
STC291654 Frontispiece to Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) engraved by Theodor Galle (1571-1633) c.1600 (engraving) (later colouration) by Straet

Archimedes demonstrating his invention to King Hieron of Syracuse (oil on panel)
3900205 Archimedes demonstrating his invention to King Hieron of Syracuse (oil on panel) by Vaccaro, Domenico Antonio (1678-1745); 19.7x19.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The manufacture of sugar from beet and cane (b / w photo)
3652704 The manufacture of sugar from beet and cane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The manufacture of sugar from beet and cane)

X-Ray photograph of a fractured leg (b / w photo)
3652702 X-Ray photograph of a fractured leg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: X-Ray photograph of a fractured leg)

The casting of iron at a British steelworks (b / w photo)
3652691 The casting of iron at a British steelworks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The casting of iron at a British steelworks)

Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving)
1045194 Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons New Electric Lamp)

Hargreaves Spinning-Jenny (engraving)
974041 Hargreaves Spinning-Jenny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hargreaves Spinning-Jenny)

George Stephenson, First Locomotive Engine (colour litho)
976724 George Stephenson, First Locomotive Engine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson, First Locomotive Engine)

Benjamin Franklin, Lighting Conductor (colour litho)
976714 Benjamin Franklin, Lighting Conductor (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin, Lighting Conductor)

The Electric Tricycle (engraving)
1061283 The Electric Tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Tricycle)

New Patent "Folding Up"Boat for the Conveyance of Troops recently tried at Portsmouth (engraving)
1049991 New Patent " Folding Up" Boat for the Conveyance of Troops recently tried at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School

The Phonograph (engraving)
1049977 The Phonograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phonograph. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Electric Light (engraving)
1059838 The Electric Light (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Light)

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"Inventions: A Journey through the Eccentric Mind of William Heath Robinson" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson, where imagination knows no bounds. His ingenious contraptions, such as the Pea Apparatus and Bound to Draw, defy logic and tickle our sense of wonder. Yet, despite their brilliance, many were met with rejection by the stern Inventions Board. Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson showcases his resilience in face of adversity. Undeterred by setbacks, he continued to push boundaries and challenge conventional thinking. Take a glimpse at his Mixing treated asbestos fibre machine or marvel at his Patent double action grinder for asbestos – proof that innovation can be found even in unexpected places. During World War I, Robinson's creativity took flight with The Subzeppmarinellin cartoon. This futuristic invention blended submarines and airships seamlessly, capturing both humor and ingenuity amidst a time of turmoil. But not all inventions ended on a high note; Ending in Smoke reminds us that failure is an integral part of progress. It serves as a reminder that every setback brings valuable lessons for future breakthroughs. Robinson's visionary mind also ventured into transportation innovations like the Cube Car – a compact yet efficient vehicle ahead of its time. Meanwhile, Military Rockets showcased his contribution to warfare technology during times when nations sought strategic advantage on battlefields. Though some ideas faced rejection from traditionalists at the Inventions Board once again, it is clear that Robinson's legacy lies not only in successful creations but also in daring to dream beyond societal norms. Let these captivating glimpses into William Heath Robinson's imaginative universe inspire you to embrace curiosity and think outside the box.