Inventions Collection (page 7)

An aerial telegraph system used in England in the 18th century
2619086 An aerial telegraph system used in England in the 18th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French

An aerial telegraph post in the 18th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2619085 An aerial telegraph post in the 18th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

An equatorial telescope in the Paris Observatory, France in the 19th century
2619049 An equatorial telescope in the Paris Observatory, France in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Johannes Gutenberg, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne
2603385 Johannes Gutenberg, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c.1860 (engraving) by French School

Global Communications, 1945 (screen print)
2630022 Global Communications, 1945 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone, telegraph, and television operators in front of a world map)

Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow
2619087 Tsar Nicholas I inaugurating the semaphore telegraph line between Moscow and Warsaw in 1833, using a modification of Claude Chappes semaphore system, from Les Merveilles de la Science

The ancient Greek hydraulic semaphore system being used by Aeneas to send a message
2619078 The ancient Greek hydraulic semaphore system being used by Aeneas to send a message, 4th century BC, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia
3090182 Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho)
3090180 Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

A British armoured car during World War One, from The Illustrated War News
1547405 A British armoured car during World War One, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Evolution in Great National Industries (engraving)
1598059 Evolution in Great National Industries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution in Great National Industries)

Mr Edison speaking through the Perfected Phonograph in America (engraving)
1595504 Mr Edison speaking through the Perfected Phonograph in America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Various Chinese Implements, 1855 (litho)
1272389 Various Chinese Implements, 1855 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Ackerman, James)

Japanese Rice Mill at Simoda Nippon, 1855 (litho)
1272388 Japanese Rice Mill at Simoda Nippon, 1855 (litho) by Kellogg, Miner Kilbourne (1814-89); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Kellogg, M.|Ackerman, James)

Suggestions on how to construct a bastion at night, fol
XJF308767 Suggestions on how to construct a bastion at night, fol. 70r from Paris Manuscript B, 1488-90 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France

Robert Fultons (1765-1815) first steamboat the Clermont, 1807 (engraving)
PNP247899 Robert Fultons (1765-1815) first steamboat the Clermont, 1807 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Le physicien Richmann foudroye dans son cabinet de physique, a Saint-Petersbourg par l electricite d un nuage orageux
5992804 Le physicien Richmann foudroye dans son cabinet de physique, a Saint-Petersbourg par l electricite d un nuage orageux, le 6 aout 1753 (engraving) by European School

Cours de physique de l abbe Nollet au college de Navarre, en 1754 (engraving)
5992794 Cours de physique de l abbe Nollet au college de Navarre, en 1754 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le chapeau-paratonnerre des dames de Paris, en 1778 (engraving)
5992793 Le chapeau-paratonnerre des dames de Paris, en 1778 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le chapeau-paratonnerre des dames de Paris, en 1778)

Experience de telegraphie acoustique faite a Paris, par Dom Gauthey, en 1782 (engraving)
5992742 Experience de telegraphie acoustique faite a Paris, par Dom Gauthey, en 1782 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Destruction du fort de Pei-ho, en Chine, par une mine enflammee par la machine de Ruhmkorff (engraving)
5992739 Destruction du fort de Pei-ho, en Chine, par une mine enflammee par la machine de Ruhmkorff (engraving) by European School

Polybe, 150 ans avant Jesus-Christ, invente l art des signaux alphabetiques (engraving)
5992735 Polybe, 150 ans avant Jesus-Christ, invente l art des signaux alphabetiques (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polybe, 150 ans avant Jesus-Christ)

Poste de telegraphie aerienne (engraving)
5992734 Poste de telegraphie aerienne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poste de telegraphie aerienne)

Experience de telegraphie electrique faite par Jean Alexandre devant le prefet de la Vienne (engraving)
5992731 Experience de telegraphie electrique faite par Jean Alexandre devant le prefet de la Vienne (engraving) by European School

Navire executant les signaux du code Reynold, communication avec le pilote d un port (engraving)
5992724 Navire executant les signaux du code Reynold, communication avec le pilote d un port (engraving) by European School

Poste telegraphique defendu contre l ennemi par les stationnaires, pendant l invasion de 1814 (engraving)
5992722 Poste telegraphique defendu contre l ennemi par les stationnaires, pendant l invasion de 1814 (engraving) by European School

Le pantelegraphe Caselli (engraving)
5992710 Le pantelegraphe Caselli (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pantelegraphe Caselli)

Soudure des deux bouts de chaque moitie du cable atlantique, executee, au milieu de l Ocean, a bord du Niagara
5992683 Soudure des deux bouts de chaque moitie du cable atlantique, executee, au milieu de l Ocean, a bord du Niagara, le 29 juillet 1858 (engraving) by European School

Visite des cheiks arabes du golfe Persique aux navires anglais posant le cable sous-marin dans la baie d Elphinstone
5992675 Visite des cheiks arabes du golfe Persique aux navires anglais posant le cable sous-marin dans la baie d Elphinstone (engraving) by European School

Appareil de devidement du cable atlantique a bord du Great-Eastern, 1865 (engraving)
5992670 Appareil de devidement du cable atlantique a bord du Great-Eastern, 1865 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Great-Eastern (engraving)
5992667 Le Great-Eastern (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Great-Eastern)

Jacobi decouvre la plasticite du cuivre precipite par la pile (engraving)
5992651 Jacobi decouvre la plasticite du cuivre precipite par la pile (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bain pour le cuivrage electro-chimique d un candelabre de fonte dans l usine de M Oudry (engraving)
5992630 Bain pour le cuivrage electro-chimique d un candelabre de fonte dans l usine de M Oudry (engraving) by European School

Frontispiece illustration for Les Merveilles De La Science (engraving)
5992629 Frontispiece illustration for Les Merveilles De La Science (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le temple de Salomon a Jerusalem, restaure d apres les travaux modernes (engraving)
5992813 Le temple de Salomon a Jerusalem, restaure d apres les travaux modernes (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le temple de Salomon a Jerusalem)

La lecture des lettres de Franklin devant la Societe royale de Londres est accueillie par des marques d incredulite et
5992806 La lecture des lettres de Franklin devant la Societe royale de Londres est accueillie par des marques d incredulite et d ironie (engraving) by European School

Bain de galvanoplastie pour la reproduction des gravures sur bois (engraving)
5992653 Bain de galvanoplastie pour la reproduction des gravures sur bois (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Atelier des bains pour le cuivrage electro-chimique de la fonte et du fer
5992650 Atelier des bains pour le cuivrage electro-chimique de la fonte et du fer, dans l usine electro-metallurgique de M Oudry (engraving) by European School

Objets d orfevrerie executes en cuivre, dores et argentes par la pile, par MM Christofle (engraving)
5992649 Objets d orfevrerie executes en cuivre, dores et argentes par la pile, par MM Christofle (engraving) by European School

Le moteur electrique vertical de Froment (engraving)
5992635 Le moteur electrique vertical de Froment (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le moteur electrique vertical de Froment)

Horloge regulatrice et cadran electrique (engraving)
5992631 Horloge regulatrice et cadran electrique (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horloge regulatrice et cadran electrique)

Plongeur revetu de l appareil Cabirol, vu de face (engraving)
5993307 Plongeur revetu de l appareil Cabirol, vu de face (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plongeur revetu de l appareil Cabirol, vu de face)

Scaphandre americain (engraving)
5993303 Scaphandre americain (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scaphandre americain)

Peche des eponges sur la cote d Afrique (engraving)
5993298 Peche des eponges sur la cote d Afrique (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peche des eponges sur la cote d Afrique)

Arago annonce la decouverte de Daguerre, dans la seance publique de l Academie des sciences du 10 aout 1839 (engraving)
5993283 Arago annonce la decouverte de Daguerre, dans la seance publique de l Academie des sciences du 10 aout 1839 (engraving) by European School

Chinois creusant un puits pour l extraction de l eau salee (engraving)
5993274 Chinois creusant un puits pour l extraction de l eau salee (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Niepce lisant a Daguerre, apres leur association, la description de son procede pour la fixation des images de la
5993267 Niepce lisant a Daguerre, apres leur association, la description de son procede pour la fixation des images de la chambre obscure (engraving) by European School

Four pour la preparation de l aluminium (engraving)
5993257 Four pour la preparation de l aluminium (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four pour la preparation de l aluminium)

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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.