Inventions Collection (page 20)

L atterrissement du cable indien aux embouchures de l Euphrate et du Tigre
5992689 L atterrissement du cable indien aux embouchures de l Euphrate et du Tigre, par les equipages des navires anglais (engraving) by European School

Premiere tentative pour la pose d un conducteur electrique de Douvres a Calais, faite par le Goliath et le Widgeon
5992687 Premiere tentative pour la pose d un conducteur electrique de Douvres a Calais, faite par le Goliath et le Widgeon, le 28 aout 1850 (engraving) by European School

Atelier des bains pour l argenture eletro-chimique dans l usine de MM Christofle, a Paris (engraving)
5992654 Atelier des bains pour l argenture eletro-chimique dans l usine de MM Christofle, a Paris (engraving) by European School

Le Crepuscule, piece d orfevrerie electro-chimique de MM Elkington, de Birmingham
5992645 Le Crepuscule, piece d orfevrerie electro-chimique de MM Elkington, de Birmingham, Exposition universelle de Paris en 1867 (engraving) by European School

Illustrations of barometers and looking glasses made by John Patrick (engraving)
XJF360240 Illustrations of barometers and looking glasses made by John Patrick (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiments with Flying Machines at Ulm (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223741 Experiments with Flying Machines at Ulm (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

An Electroscope (photo)
XCF277648 An Electroscope (photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: An instrument for detecting the presence of static electricity; ); English, out of copyright

Early Satellites and Rockets, 1948 (colour litho)
2630069 Early Satellites and Rockets, 1948 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Studies of military tank-like machines; including one at the top with horses pulling a
XJF311683 Studies of military tank-like machines; including one at the top with horses pulling a contraption with revolving scythes, c.1485 (pen & ink and brown wash on paper) by Vinci

A 14th century Italian bombard, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619064 A 14th century Italian bombard, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Paris Observatory Meridian Circle, after a 19th century drawing
2619048 The Paris Observatory Meridian Circle, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

A David Edward Hughes telegraphic printing machine, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2619097 A David Edward Hughes telegraphic printing machine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

An early galvanometer, a type of ammeter, a measuring instrument used to measure
2619091 An early galvanometer, a type of ammeter, a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current in a circuit, from Les Merveilles de la Science

A Roman telegraph post, after a bas relief on Trajans Column, Rome, Italy
2619080 A Roman telegraph post, after a bas relief on Trajans Column, Rome, Italy, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Ancient Greek historian Polybius working on the Polybius Square or checkerboard
2619079 Ancient Greek historian Polybius working on the Polybius Square or checkerboard, a system he invented as an aid to telegraphy using sets of torches, from Les Merveilles de la Science

Plan of an automatic counting machine, c. 1895 (hand-coloured engraving)
1220250 Plan of an automatic counting machine, c.1895 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; eRoyal Mint Museum; English, out of copyright

New Calculating Machine (engraving)
1602336 New Calculating Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Calculating Machine. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 June 1855)

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Wonderful England: The Admiralty (colour litho)
5226034 Wonderful England: The Admiralty (colour litho) by Ames, Mary Francis (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Admiralty)

Letterpress for printing books, 1607 (engraving)
810251 Letterpress for printing books, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Water-powered milling machine, 1607 (engraving)
810247 Water-powered milling machine, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Stanley Rule and Level Co.s Exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition
941021 Stanley Rule and Level Co.s Exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Sir William George Armstrong, 110-Ton Gun (colour litho)
976727 Sir William George Armstrong, 110-Ton Gun (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William George Armstrong, 110-Ton Gun)

Thomas Alva Edison, Phonograph (colour litho)
976715 Thomas Alva Edison, Phonograph (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison, Phonograph)

Sir Humphry Davy, Safety Lamp (colour litho)
976713 Sir Humphry Davy, Safety Lamp (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Humphry Davy, Safety Lamp)

Monsieur Curie, extracting Radium from Pitchblend (colour litho)
976708 Monsieur Curie, extracting Radium from Pitchblend (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Curie, extracting Radium from Pitchblend)

Sir William Siemens, finishing an Armature (colour litho)
976726 Sir William Siemens, finishing an Armature (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Siemens, finishing an Armature)

Hans Lippershey, Telescope (colour litho)
976720 Hans Lippershey, Telescope (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Lippershey, Telescope)

Boy demonstrating toy steam boat to girl (chromolitho)
976375 Boy demonstrating toy steam boat to girl (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy demonstrating toy steam boat to girl.); © Look and Learn

Cugnots steam carriage (b / w photo)
3652683 Cugnots steam carriage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cugnots steam carriage)

Modern typewriter (b / w photo)
3652681 Modern typewriter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern typewriter)

Telling the world Greenwich Time by wireless (b / w photo)
3652701 Telling the world Greenwich Time by wireless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telling the world Greenwich Time by wireless)

Marconi with an early wireless apparatus (b / w photo)
3099713 Marconi with an early wireless apparatus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marconi with an early wireless apparatus)

National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869621 National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving)
869614 Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Illustration of the Operation of the Filtration Process, 1890 (engraving)
869609 Illustration of the Operation of the Filtration Process, 1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Steam Launch, fitted with Kunstadters Patent Rudder (engraving)
1049993 Steam Launch, fitted with Kunstadters Patent Rudder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Launch, fitted with Kunstadters Patent Rudder)

Beautiful inventions card, telescope (chromolitho)
964014 Beautiful inventions card, telescope (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beautiful inventions: telescope, invented by Hans Lippershey)

Beautiful inventions card, barometers (chromolitho)
964011 Beautiful inventions card, barometers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beautiful inventions: barometers, invented by Evangelista Torricelli)

Beautiful inventions card, reinforced concrete (chromolitho)
964018 Beautiful inventions card, reinforced concrete (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beautiful inventions: reinforced concrete)

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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.