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Inventions Collection (page 6)

"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

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Inventions Collection: Microscope (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Syphon Barometer (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Sir Isaac Newton (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Evangelista Torricelli (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Galileo Galilei (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Archimedes (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Captain Edmund Louis Zalinski (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Samuel Colt (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Sir William George Armstrong (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Edmund Cartwirght (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Moritz Hermann Jacobi (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Sir Joseph Whitworth (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Elias Howe (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Thaddeus Fairbanks (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: John Loudon Macadam (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Jacob Perkins (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Diving Bell (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Electric Light (chromolitho)
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Inventions Collection: Ramages Telescope (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: Guttenberg, Schoeffer, and Fust, the inventors of printing (colour litho)
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Inventions Collection: The Marquis of Worcesters first idea of the Steam-Engine (colour litho)
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Inventions Collection: Locomotion, premiere locomotive construite par G Stephenson, exposee en septembre 1875
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Inventions Collection: Phare de l Enfant Perdu, pres de Cayenne (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: Une fabrique de poteries a Vallauris (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: La manufacture de Sevres, Le grand four a porcelaine, elevation et coupe (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: La laine; sa mise en oeuvre (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: Triage, torrefaction et vannage du cacao (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
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Inventions Collection: The first untethered balloon flight, by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
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Inventions Collection: The flight of the Aerostat Reveillon on 19th of September 1783 by the Montgolfier
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Inventions Collection: The transatlantic telegraph cable unwinding unit aboard the S. S
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Inventions Collection: The first demonstration in 1774 of the electrical telegraph
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Inventions Collection: An aerial telegraph system used in England in the 18th century
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Inventions Collection: An aerial telegraph post in the 18th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science
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Inventions Collection: An equatorial telescope in the Paris Observatory, France in the 19th century
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Inventions Collection: Johannes Gutenberg, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne
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Inventions Collection: Global Communications, 1945 (screen print)
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Inventions Collection: Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow
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Inventions Collection: The ancient Greek hydraulic semaphore system being used by Aeneas to send a message
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Inventions Collection: Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia
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Inventions Collection: Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho)
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Inventions Collection: A British armoured car during World War One, from The Illustrated War News
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Inventions Collection: Evolution in Great National Industries (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: Mr Edison speaking through the Perfected Phonograph in America (engraving)
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Inventions Collection: Various Chinese Implements, 1855 (litho)
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Inventions Collection: Japanese Rice Mill at Simoda Nippon, 1855 (litho)
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Inventions Collection: Suggestions on how to construct a bastion at night, fol
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Inventions Collection: Robert Fultons (1765-1815) first steamboat the Clermont, 1807 (engraving)


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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.