Mechanical Collection (page 5)

Steel lung, Brompton Hospital
Steel Lung at the Brompton hospital in London. Also known as a tank ventilator, iron lung or Drinker tank, is a type of negative pressure ventilator; a mechanical respirator which encloses most of a

Lady Marguerite Strickland, with Alsation dog, Saxon
Lady Marguerite Strickland, in uniform, with her Alsation dog, Saxon. Captioned, Saxon and Anglo-Saxon on the Alert'. Lady Strickland in the uniform

Advertisement, Vigor's Horse-Action Saddle, captioned horse exercise at home'. Illustration of man and woman, each riding a mechanical horse action saddle on wooden and metal frame. Date: 1895

Nordenfelt Submarine Trial, Sweden
The trial of the Nordenfelt submarine at Landskrona, Sweden, before the King of Denmark, Christian IX, and the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward

Sporting Curiosities
Golfers in North Carolina wagering that they won't be put off their game when accompanied by musicians and dancing caddies

Innovative Starting Gate
An innovative starting gate, designed by Professor H. Rottenburg, being tested at a public schools athetics meeting. Date: 1932

War work for women
Miss Kay Charles, member of the Mechanised Transport Training Corps, who are on the look out for more female motor cyclists

Advert, Williams, Lea & Co Ltd, London, mechanical hand painting, art deco pochoir print, silent movie film studio Date: 1929

D Napier and Son - Special projects
Helicopter gas generator integral with rotor

Dr Richard A Pike, IMechE Director General and Secretary
Portrait of Dr Richard A Pike, IMechE Director General and Secretary, 1993-1998. Date: circa 1998

Frank Whittle with IMechE President, David Penny in front of George Stephenson's portrait. Date: 1981

Portrait of Charles Patrick Stewart, Vice President IMechE IMechE, 1875-1882. Date: circa 1882

Portrait of Ruth Spellman, IMechE CEO, 2007-2008. Date: c2008

Sir Michael Moore, IMechE Director General and Secretary
Portrait of Sir Michael Moore, IMechE Director General and Secretary, 1998-2006. Date: c2006

Portrait of KH Platt, IMechE Secretary, 1961-1976. Date: circa 1976

Portrait of Sir Henry Guy, IMechE Secretary, 1942-1951. Date: circa 1951

Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot
Group portrait of Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot, Carlisle. Cowans Sheldon 75 tons railway breakdown crane in the background. Date: 1981

Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson
Customers are put on scales to determine how much butter they are entitled to, the heavier the person is, the more butter they are given. Date: 1940

Some of the modern linotype machines which set the type for The Daily Mail in Northcliffe House in Kensington London. (Centre)

It took two men several hours three times a week to wind up the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower), so Londoners could get an accurate time. Date: 1877

A customer plays an automatic bridge-playing slot machine Date: circa 1937

FIJI LIVE BURIAL
A Fiji king is buried alive, since, although he still moves, speaks and eats, his family believe his spirit has already left his body, and his movements are only mechanical Date: circa 1860

John Ericsson, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2619159 John Ericsson, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ericsson, 1803 - 1889)

James Watt
3586199 James Watt by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist

The difference engine of the Babbage Calculating Machine, invented by Charles Babbage in 1822
745842 The difference engine of the Babbage Calculating Machine, invented by Charles Babbage in 1822, made to compute values of polynomial functions

19th century typewriter. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693675 19th century typewriter. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

The Market Gardener, 1840 (colour lithograph)
CHT173549 The Market Gardener, 1840 (colour lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

DDE-90033232
Netherlands, North Holland, Zaanstad, Zaanse Schans, Windmills, Pathway along the canal. Date: 14/08/2008

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Netherlands, North Holland, Zaanstad, Zaanse Schans, windmills. Date: 14/08/2008

DDE-90033228
Netherlands, North Holland, Zaanstad, Zaanse Schans, windmills. Date: 14/08/2008

DDE-90033226
Netherlands, North Holland, Zaanstad, Zaanse Schans, windmills. Date: 14/08/2008

DDE-90033227
Netherlands, North Holland, Zaanstad, Zaanse Schans, windmills. Date: 14/08/2008

DDE-90033225
Netherlands, North Holland, Zaanstad, Zaanse Schans, Windmills, Pathway along the canal. Date: 17/05/2006

DDE-90029660
Photo Cell window blinds at Instute du Monde Arabe, Arab World Institute, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

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Australia, South Australia, Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf. Mechanical harvester working in a Nepenthe Winery owned vineyard. Date: 28/01/2006

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Australia, South Australia, Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf. Mechanical harvester working in a Nepenthe Winery owned vineyard. Date: 28/01/2006

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Australia, South Australia, Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf. Mechanical harvester working in a Nepenthe Winery owned vineyard. Date: 28/01/2006

Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical floral scene - a man on a horse offers a woman a rose - symbol... ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical floral scene - symbol of love. ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan dated 1875, 1875. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan dated 1875, 1875

Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, baby boy bunting, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, baby boy bunting, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, crocus, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, crocus, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical fan, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical fan, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical -- a decorated armoire (chest), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical -- a decorated armoire (chest), ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism, ca. 1875

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"Unleashing the Power of Mechanical Marvels: A Journey through Time and Innovation" Step into The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London, where mechanical wonders come to life. Witness the intricate beauty of 1490 Leonardo Da Vinci's color portrait, a testament to his visionary mind that transcended centuries. Feel the adrenaline rush as you behold the majestic Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco. Its powerful presence embodies engineering excellence and speed. Marvel at Joseph Whitworth's IMechE medal and invitation, symbols of recognition for his groundbreaking contributions to mechanical advancements that shaped our world. Experience pure innovation with D Napier and Son's Deltic engine, an epitome of efficiency and reliability in locomotive technology. Picture No. 10767981 captures its raw power in action. Witness Welsh Lady skillfully using a Singer Sewing Machine, showcasing how mechanics revolutionized everyday life by enhancing productivity and creativity. Be amazed by GLC-LFB Foam Tender at East Ham - a true hero ready to combat fire emergencies with its cutting-edge mechanisms designed for safety and protection. Contemplate the mind-boggling concept of multiple universes while exploring the realms of imagination intertwined with mechanics' boundless possibilities. Observe a mechanical digger tirelessly excavating earth, reminding us how these machines have reshaped industries like construction and mining worldwide. Discover ancient ingenuity through Antikythera mechanism artwork C017 / 7190 – an astonishing astronomical calculator from antiquity that astounds even modern minds today. Challenge your intellect with Rubik's Cube artwork – a mesmerizing fusion of logic, mathematics, and mechanics that has captivated generations since its invention. Mechanical marvels transcend time; they are windows into human ingenuity shaping our past, present, and future. Embrace their allure as we celebrate their impact on society.