Inventions Collection (page 9)

Heron fait l experience de l eolipyle devant les savants de l Ecole d Alexandrie (engraving)
5992963 Heron fait l experience de l eolipyle devant les savants de l Ecole d Alexandrie (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le marquis de Worcester fait eclater un canon par l effet de la vapeur d eau (engraving)
5992956 Le marquis de Worcester fait eclater un canon par l effet de la vapeur d eau (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Papin fait l experience de sa machine a poudre devant les professeurs de l Universite de Marbourg (engraving)
5992946 Papin fait l experience de sa machine a poudre devant les professeurs de l Universite de Marbourg (engraving) by European School

Les bateliers du Weser mettent en pieces le bateau a vapeur de Papin (engraving)
5992942 Les bateliers du Weser mettent en pieces le bateau a vapeur de Papin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seconde machine a vapeur de Denis Papin (engraving)
5992937 Seconde machine a vapeur de Denis Papin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seconde machine a vapeur de Denis Papin)

Le premier bateau a vapeur americain, Experience faite en 1789 par John Fitch, pres de Philadelphie
5992917 Le premier bateau a vapeur americain, Experience faite en 1789 par John Fitch, pres de Philadelphie, sur la Delaware (engraving) by European School

Le Clermont, premier bateau a vapeur de Fulton, naviguant sur l Hudson, de New-York a Albany (engraving)
5992906 Le Clermont, premier bateau a vapeur de Fulton, naviguant sur l Hudson, de New-York a Albany (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Clermont)

Le Solferino, vaisseau cuirasse a eperon, lance en 1863 (engraving)
5992901 Le Solferino, vaisseau cuirasse a eperon, lance en 1863 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Solferino, vaisseau cuirasse a eperon)

Le Great-Western et le Sirius entrant dans le port de New-Yorkm apres la traversee de l Atlantique (engraving)
5992899 Le Great-Western et le Sirius entrant dans le port de New-Yorkm apres la traversee de l Atlantique (engraving) by European School

La premiere voiture a vapeur essayee par l inventeur Cugnot, a l interieur de l Arsenal de Paris, en 1770 (engraving)
5992897 La premiere voiture a vapeur essayee par l inventeur Cugnot, a l interieur de l Arsenal de Paris, en 1770 (engraving) by European School

Pont sur le Rhin, entre Strasbourg et Kehl (engraving)
5992869 Pont sur le Rhin, entre Strasbourg et Kehl (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pont sur le Rhin, entre Strasbourg et Kehl)

Coupe d une locomotive, montrant la distribution de la vapeur (engraving)
5992866 Coupe d une locomotive, montrant la distribution de la vapeur (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coupe d une locomotive)

Sonnette d alarme des voitures du chemin de fer du Nord (engraving)
5992863 Sonnette d alarme des voitures du chemin de fer du Nord (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Viaduc de Morlaix, sur le chemin de fer de Paris a Brest (engraving)
5992859 Viaduc de Morlaix, sur le chemin de fer de Paris a Brest (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viaduc de Morlaix)

Ouverture d une tranchee profonde (engraving)
5992858 Ouverture d une tranchee profonde (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ouverture d une tranchee profonde)

Experiences d Otto de Guericke (engraving)
5992846 Experiences d Otto de Guericke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences d Otto de Guericke)

Locomobile Fowler pour le labourage a vapeur (engraving)
5992842 Locomobile Fowler pour le labourage a vapeur (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Locomobile Fowler pour le labourage a vapeur)

Decouverte fortuite de la presence de l electricite dans la vapeur d eau (engraving)
5992833 Decouverte fortuite de la presence de l electricite dans la vapeur d eau (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experience faite a Leyde, par Musschenbroek, le 20 avril 1746 (engraving)
5992824 Experience faite a Leyde, par Musschenbroek, le 20 avril 1746 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experience faite a Leyde, par Musschenbroek)

Cartoons, Some Probable Inventions for 1924. 1924

Cartoon, Mr John Richard Somers-Vine (1847-1929), civil servant and journalist - The Inventions. 1885

Cartoon, Music Hall Proprietors
Cartoon, The dismay of the Music-Hall Proprietors when they heard of the threatened destruction of the Inventions Exhibition, knew no bounds

An exhibit of safety devices at the American Institute of Social Service, New York
MNY380915 An exhibit of safety devices at the American Institute of Social Service, New York, 1906-07 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Jennings Trapless Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869619 Jennings Trapless Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Garde Robe, dite Voyage aux Pays-Bas, 17th Century (engraving)
869612 Garde Robe, dite Voyage aux Pays-Bas, 17th Century (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print)
941026 Corliss Engine, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 43.2x53.3 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

John Joseph Merlin (engraving)
602388 John Joseph Merlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Joseph Merlin, Belgian inventor and celebrated mechanic)

A Handloom (engraving)
670544 A Handloom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Handloom. Illustration for My Book of Inventions (Edward Arnold, c 1890)

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American inventor, photo by Anderson
AQS336812 Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American inventor, photo by Anderson, New York (albumen photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); 14.8x10.1 cm; American Antiquarian Society

Samuel Finlay Breese Morse (1791-1872), American painter
AQS336837 Samuel Finlay Breese Morse (1791-1872), American painter and inventor of single-wire telegraph and Morse code; photo by A Bogardus, New York (albumen photo) by American Photographer

A Motor-car as a travelling Generating-station: the Interior of a German military
STC312647 A Motor-car as a travelling Generating-station: the Interior of a German military wireless signalling-station during the war

Victims of Science: Denis Papin, French physicist, mathematician and inventor (1647- c 1712) (chromolitho)
724774 Victims of Science: Denis Papin, French physicist, mathematician and inventor (1647- c 1712) (chromolitho) by French School

Waterclock (chromolitho)
735255 Waterclock (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterclock. Liebig card)

Horse-driven hydraulic pulley mechanism for moving goods between land and water
810250 Horse-driven hydraulic pulley mechanism for moving goods between land and water, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info)

A water-powered crushing or milling machine, 1607 (engraving)
810249 A water-powered crushing or milling machine, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Advert for Dunhills Lytup Handbags 1923
Advertisement for the Lytup handbag from Alfred Dunhill, with a small electric light illuminating the contents whenever it is opened up

A remarkable photograph (b / w photo)
3652723 A remarkable photograph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A remarkable photograph)

A dynamo driven by a turbine (b / w photo)
3652698 A dynamo driven by a turbine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dynamo driven by a turbine)

Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b / w photo)
3652697 Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons original incandescent electric lamp)

Nasmyths steam hammer (b / w photo)
3652693 Nasmyths steam hammer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasmyths steam hammer)

The comet (b / w photo)
3652689 The comet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The comet. Illustration for Triumphs of Invention by Cyril Hall (Blackie)

Thomas Edison in his laboratory (b / w photo)
3652678 Thomas Edison in his laboratory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Edison in his laboratory)

Salle a manger d un paquebot transatlantique francais (engraving)
2787851 Salle a manger d un paquebot transatlantique francais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salle a manger d un paquebot transatlantique francais)

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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.