Inventions Collection (page 17)

Scientific observation in the Antarctic (b / w photo)
3652684 Scientific observation in the Antarctic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scientific observation in the Antarctic)

Linotype machine (b / w photo)
3652682 Linotype machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linotype machine)

Pratts original typewriter (b / w photo)
3652679 Pratts original typewriter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pratts original typewriter)

The first aeroplane to fly the Atlantic (b / w photo)
3652676 The first aeroplane to fly the Atlantic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first aeroplane to fly the Atlantic)

Catching the emanation from radium (b / w photo)
3652710 Catching the emanation from radium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching the emanation from radium)

An electric tower crane on the Clyde (b / w photo)
3652696 An electric tower crane on the Clyde (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tower crane on the Clyde)

Horticultural Hall, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia
3090181 Horticultural Hall, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho)
1048304 A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

The aerial ship of the English army (chromolitho)
961461 The aerial ship of the English army (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The aerial ship of the English army. The golden bee, registered trademark)

Thomas A Edison, inventor - recording a phonograph (chromolitho)
961472 Thomas A Edison, inventor - recording a phonograph (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas A Edison, inventor - recording a phonograph)

Evangelista Torricelli (chromolitho)
961329 Evangelista Torricelli (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evangelista Torricelli, born in 1608, died in 1667)

Salomon de Caus (chromolitho)
961328 Salomon de Caus (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salomon de Caus, born in 1576)

The Patent Mile-Index (engraving)
1095718 The Patent Mile-Index (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Patent Mile-Index)

Professor Charles, Hydrogen-Gas Balloon (colour litho)
976722 Professor Charles, Hydrogen-Gas Balloon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Charles, Hydrogen-Gas Balloon)

Evang Torricelli, Barometer (colour litho)
976717 Evang Torricelli, Barometer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evang Torricelli, Barometer)

M Santos Dumont, Air Ship (colour litho)
976711 M Santos Dumont, Air Ship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Santos Dumont, Air Ship)

Steamboats (colour litho)
3099325 Steamboats (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steamboats. Illustration for Lecons De Choses Illustrees (Imagerie D Epinal, Pellerin)

Great discoveries (colour litho)
3099292 Great discoveries (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great discoveries)

Grotesque or Rural Bath, by Wiliam Wright, 1762 (engraving)
867981 Grotesque or Rural Bath, by Wiliam Wright, 1762 (engraving) by King, Haynes (1831-1904); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869616 Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869613 Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

The First Manned Gas Balloon Flight, 1st December 1783, c. 1783 (colour litho)
2962404 The First Manned Gas Balloon Flight, 1st December 1783, c.1783 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Steam (colour litho)
2795457 Steam (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Costumes de l Orient, Les Notch Girls, danseuses indiennes (engraving)
2787828 Costumes de l Orient, Les Notch Girls, danseuses indiennes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes de l Orient, Les Notch Girls)

Paper making in China (engraving)
2787808 Paper making in China (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper making in China)

Oil Engine (chromolitho)
2802116 Oil Engine (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil Engine. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published by)

Modern Lighthouse Lantern (chromolitho)
2802111 Modern Lighthouse Lantern (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Lighthouse Lantern)

Steel-Frame Building (chromolitho)
2802107 Steel-Frame Building (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steel-Frame Building)

Parachute Descent by Garnerin, 1797 (chromolitho)
2802105 Parachute Descent by Garnerin, 1797 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parachute Descent by Garnerin, 1797)

Howes Sewing Machine (chromolitho)
2802097 Howes Sewing Machine (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Howes Sewing Machine)

Five-Needle Telegraph Instrument (chromolitho)
2802090 Five-Needle Telegraph Instrument (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Five-Needle Telegraph Instrument)

Safety Lamp (chromolitho)
2802086 Safety Lamp (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Safety Lamp. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published by)

Cyrus Hall McCormick (chromolitho)
2802551 Cyrus Hall McCormick (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus Hall McCormick)

Johann Nikolaus Von Dreysse (chromolitho)
2802545 Johann Nikolaus Von Dreysse (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Nikolaus Von Dreysse)

Otto Von Guericke (chromolitho)
2802544 Otto Von Guericke (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto Von Guericke)

Zacharias Zansz (chromolitho)
2802539 Zacharias Zansz (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zacharias Zansz)

Sir Richard Arkwright (chromolitho)
2802533 Sir Richard Arkwright (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Arkwright)

James Watt (chromolitho)
2802530 James Watt (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt. Illustration for The Worlds Inventors published by Allen & Ginter)

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (chromolitho)
2802525 Samuel Finley Breese Morse (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Finley Breese Morse)

Colonel Albert Augustus Pope (chromolitho)
2802519 Colonel Albert Augustus Pope (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Albert Augustus Pope)

John Augustus Roebling (chromolitho)
2802507 John Augustus Roebling (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Augustus Roebling)

Incandescent Light (chromolitho)
2802113 Incandescent Light (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incandescent Light)

Coupe figuree de Londres souterrain a l endroit ou se trouve situe le tunnel de la Tamise (engraving)
2787846 Coupe figuree de Londres souterrain a l endroit ou se trouve situe le tunnel de la Tamise (engraving) by French School

Ascension de M Blanchard, citoyen de Calais par adoption (engraving)
2787843 Ascension de M Blanchard, citoyen de Calais par adoption (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascension de M Blanchard)

Le Great-Eastern posant le cable transatlantique de 1866 (engraving)
2787838 Le Great-Eastern posant le cable transatlantique de 1866 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.