Mechanism Collection (page 7)

Rope maker twisting rope yarns together while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook
FLO4577592 Rope maker twisting rope yarns together while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Letter M: workshop of a mechanic. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202492 Letter M: workshop of a mechanic. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205673 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters Rs T U)

Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo)
8647515 Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative types of animated display devices)

Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo)
8647514 Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative types of animated display devices)

A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration)
7485486 A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Advances in laundry at the beginning of the 20th century: a new hand-cranked washer simplifies washing clothes by stirring them in)

The Valentino cultivated by the 23rd Territorial Militia Battalion (b/w photo)
6203540 The Valentino cultivated by the 23rd Territorial Militia Battalion (b/w photo); (add.info.: WORLD WAR I war garden: the Valentino cultivated by the 23rd Territorial Militia Battalion)

Engraving depicting a sectional view of the mechanism at the top of a Le Blanc escalator, 19th century
5309477 Engraving depicting a sectional view of the mechanism at the top of a Le Blanc escalator, 19th century; (add.info)

Agriculture: a Russian peasant plowing his field. Russian popular engraving of the 19th century
FGL5475274 Agriculture: a Russian peasant plowing his field. Russian popular engraving of the 19th century; Fototeca Gilardi.

An Egyptian cutlery grinder
5311900 An Egyptian cutlery grinder; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Egyptian cutlery grinder, turning his grindstone with a crank moved by his foot)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Roch: Le Tremblay, fieldwork, agricultural workers plow the field with a
LUX4798082 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Roch: Le Tremblay, fieldwork, agricultural workers plow the field with a mixed team (horses and oxen), 1915; (add.info.: France, Centre)

The spinning jenny, a spinning machine invented by James Hargreaves (1720-1778) in the 1760s
NWI4952858 The spinning jenny, a spinning machine invented by James Hargreaves (1720-1778) in the 1760s. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: The spinning jenny)

Steam machine of Heron of Alexandria or Heron the Ancient Engineer, Mecanician
NWI4947788 Steam machine of Heron of Alexandria or Heron the Ancient Engineer, Mecanician and a Greek mathematician from the 1st century AD

France, Pays de la Loire, Mayenne (53), Chateau-Gontier: Chateau-Gonthier, Heuzard-Digion factory with pulleys
LUX4762474 France, Pays de la Loire, Mayenne (53), Chateau-Gontier: Chateau-Gonthier, Heuzard-Digion factory with pulleys, gear wheels, machinery and tools, 1924; (add.info.: France)

Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: Lac Leman, part of the port, 1895 - Shops: Cafe brasserie du pont Neuf. J
LUX4769716 Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: Lac Leman, part of the port, 1895 - Shops: Cafe brasserie du pont Neuf. J. Struli. M, Tailor

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Mechanical repair workshop Andre Mauxion
LUX4726003 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Mechanical repair workshop Andre Mauxion, Andre Mauxion poses with his employees and with cars and bikes at the door of the workshop

A man checks the wooden gears of the mechanic tree of a windmill to grind grain on Nantucket Island, 1746
NWI4828463 A man checks the wooden gears of the mechanic tree of a windmill to grind grain on Nantucket Island, 1746. Colour engraving after 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Mechanism of the heliostata or heliostate, an optical instrument invented by s' Gravesande
FLO4593771 Mechanism of the heliostata or heliostate, an optical instrument invented by s' Gravesande. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Matthew Boulton and James Watt's steam engine, elevation and plan of the beam floor, 1776
FLO4593374 Matthew Boulton and James Watt's steam engine, elevation and plan of the beam floor, 1776. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Cylinders and pistons in a steam engine, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by
FLO4593282 Cylinders and pistons in a steam engine, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Thomas Mudge's timekeeper detached lever escape, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration
FLO4593232 Thomas Mudge's timekeeper detached lever escape, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Wool manufacturing machine from the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' "
FLO4593204 Wool manufacturing machine from the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' " Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary," London

Water works, machines for raising water, water bellows, Chremnitz fountain, and Mr John Whitehurst's device
FLO4593098 Water works, machines for raising water, water bellows, Chremnitz fountain, and Mr John Whitehurst's device. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Machines to manufacture canteens by George Smart at the Ordnance Wharf, Westminster Bridge: Canteen 1
FLO4591817 Machines to manufacture canteens by George Smart at the Ordnance Wharf, Westminster Bridge: Canteen 1, cross-cutting saw 2,3, tenanting and rebating saws 4,5, bung stave 6

Candle-making equipment: dipping apparatus 1, wick broach 2, cotton-cutting machine 3
FLO4591781 Candle-making equipment: dipping apparatus 1, wick broach 2, cotton-cutting machine 3, tallow cistern for mould candles 4, mould frame 5, mould 6 and candlesticks 7-12

Parts of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry
FLO4592466 Parts of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Plans and views of magnetic compasse, including the dipping needle built by Dr
FLO4591575 Plans and views of magnetic compasse, including the dipping needle built by Dr. John Lorimer (1732-1795), surgeon, mathematician, politician and cartographer

Mill for tilting steel designed by John Smeaton, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a
FLO4591456 Mill for tilting steel designed by John Smeaton, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

John Cuthbertson (1743-1821)'s electrical machine and battery of Leyden jars, 18th century
FLO4592235 John Cuthbertson (1743-1821)'s electrical machine and battery of Leyden jars, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal

Mechanical drills and drilling machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4591371 Mechanical drills and drilling machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Electrical experiments, including an flammable air pistol, Alessandro Volta (1845-1927)'s flammable air lamp
FLO4592156 Electrical experiments, including an flammable air pistol, Alessandro Volta (1845-1927)'s flammable air lamp, and electrophorus or capacitive generator

Machines for silk manufacture: reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century
FLO4593333 Machines for silk manufacture: reeling, winding, throwsting, doubling and warping, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593220 John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

John Smeaton's design for a water gin (winding engine) for drawing coals from the pits, 19th century
FLO4593147 John Smeaton's design for a water gin (winding engine) for drawing coals from the pits, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Waterwheels, 19th century, including breast wheel with two shuttles, overshot breast wheel, and overshot wheel
FLO4593095 Waterwheels, 19th century, including breast wheel with two shuttles, overshot breast wheel, and overshot wheel. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Voltaism, chemical equipment to generate electricity, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593073 Voltaism, chemical equipment to generate electricity, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by Sylvester from Abraham Rees' " Cyclopedia or

Lathe turning equipment, bits and machinery, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593051 Lathe turning equipment, bits and machinery, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry from Abraham Rees' " Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary," London

Surveying level or grand theodolite designed by Jesse Ramsden. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593009 Surveying level or grand theodolite designed by Jesse Ramsden. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Surveying equipment from the 19th century: levelling instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham
FLO4593007 Surveying equipment from the 19th century: levelling instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' " Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary," London

Boring machine and cornering saw, Block Machinery at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century
FLO4592850 Boring machine and cornering saw, Block Machinery at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees'

Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s engine for dividing straight lines, 18th century
FLO4592390 Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s engine for dividing straight lines, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Washing and clearing machines for bleaching, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees'
FLO4592376 Washing and clearing machines for bleaching, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Cutting engines, 18th century, including a rose engine lathe or figure lathe made by Holtzapffell & Deyerlien
FLO4592253 Cutting engines, 18th century, including a rose engine lathe or figure lathe made by Holtzapffell & Deyerlien. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Friction and fulling mill for scouring cloth. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591383 Friction and fulling mill for scouring cloth. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Robert Salmon (1763-1821)'s weighing machine or Poidometer, 18th century
FLO4592211 Robert Salmon (1763-1821)'s weighing machine or Poidometer, 18th century. Illustration and copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal

Expanding riggers invented by A. Flint and Mr. Farey. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591356 Expanding riggers invented by A. Flint and Mr. Farey. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Centrifugal machine and centrobaryc method. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or
FLO4591231 Centrifugal machine and centrobaryc method. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman

Machines to manufacture canteens by George Smart at the Ordnance Wharf, Westminster Bridge: frame 10, screw hoop 11
FLO4591822 Machines to manufacture canteens by George Smart at the Ordnance Wharf, Westminster Bridge: frame 10, screw hoop 11, truss hoop 12, screw hoop applied to a canteen 13

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"Unleashing the Power of Mechanism: From Prehistoric Spear-Throwers to Modern Marvels" Mechanisms have been an integral part of human history, enabling us to achieve remarkable feats and conquer new frontiers. Dating back to prehistoric times, ingenious inventions like the spear-thrower revolutionized hunting techniques, propelling our ancestors towards survival and progress. Throughout the ages, mechanisms continued to shape our world. In a beautiful watercolor painting titled "Wiltshire Landscape, " we witness how Saint Isidore, the patron saint of plowers, receives divine assistance from an angel while tilling a field. This depiction not only showcases the importance of agricultural mechanisms but also highlights their connection with spirituality and human aspirations. The Industrial Revolution brought forth groundbreaking advancements in machinery. Peder Severin's masterpiece "The Iron Foundry" captures the raw power and intricate workings of Burmeister & Wain's iron foundry in 1885. This awe-inspiring image reminds us that they are not just tools; they are symbols of human ingenuity and progress. One cannot overlook the impact of mechanical marvels on entertainment as well. The fascinating insight into pianolas provided by "How Pianola Works 1912" reveals a complex mechanism behind this self-playing piano, enchanting audiences with its melodic tunes for generations. Timekeeping has always fascinated humanity, leading to incredible innovations such as clock mechanisms. A glimpse into a detailed regulator clockwork from 1737 transports us back in time when precision engineering was essential for measuring every passing second accurately. In agriculture too, mechanisms played a vital role in transforming farming practices. An old photograph titled "Farmers Ploughing a Field on Lealholm Hall Farm" takes us back to c. 1889 when farmers relied on horse-drawn plows powered by gears and cogs – simple yet effective machines that helped feed communities.