Mechanism Collection (page 9)

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Harry Forbes, and Pete Rugolo, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Harry Forbes, and Pete Rugolo, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947

Reel, 1938. Creator: Eugene C. Miller
Reel, 1938

Candlestick, c. 1937. Creator: John Jordan
Candlestick, c. 1937

Clothes Wringer, c. 1939. Creator: Herndon Hightower
Clothes Wringer, c. 1939

Candle Holder, c. 1936. Creator: Gerald Bernhardt
Candle Holder, c. 1936

Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. [USA. A catcher pouch was grabbed by the catcher mechanism in the passing train

Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. [USA. A catcher pouch was grabbed by the catcher mechanism in the passing train

Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. [USA. Mail is dropped from a passing train. This system was used between the 1870s and the 1930s]

Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. [USA. A catcher pouch was grabbed by the catcher mechanism in the passing train

Carpet Stretcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Howard Lumbard
Carpet Stretcher, 1935/1942

Clock Jack, c. 1936. Creator: Benjamin Resnick
Clock Jack, c. 1936

Hand Compass, c. 1939. Creator: Robert Clark
Hand Compass, c. 1939

Trammel, c. 1938. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Trammel, c. 1938

Reid's Patent Vertical Power-Loom (Interior Section), 1850. Creator: Unknown
Reid's Patent Vertical Power-Loom (Interior Section), 1850. The advantages aimed at by the...Loom are: enabling the weaver to attend with greater facility the weaving of four pieces at once

Zoar Lock w/ Key, c. 1938. Creator: Angelo Bulone
Zoar Lock w/ Key, c. 1938

Anthony's Double-Action Patent Churn, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Anthony's Double-Action Patent Churn, 1850. This new apparatus consists of a strong dovetailed box, with a close-fitting lid...motion is given by turning the handle...The Churn is described in

Carved Wood Doll, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Carved Wood Doll, c. 1937

Water Nozzle, c. 1940. Creator: Edith Towner
Water Nozzle, c. 1940

The International Exhibition: Hobbs and Ashley's gothic locks and keys, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Hobbs and Ashley's gothic locks and keys, 1862. The material is hammered iron and polished steel, laid, as flat designs of this character will allow

The International Exhibition: Siebes patent ice-making machine... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Siebes patent ice-making machine, from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

The International Exhibition: Samuelson's machinery for crushing and grinding linseed... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Samuelson's machinery for crushing and grinding linseed, extracting the oil, and making oilcake, 1862

Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600. Creator: Rudolf Danner
Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600

Double-Barreled Flintlock Shotgun with Exchangeable Percussion Locks and Barrels, French, Versailles and Paris, ca. 1818-20; exchangeable percussion locks and barrels, dated 1860

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, British, London, ca. 1765. Creator: Henry Hadley
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, British, London, ca. 1765

Interior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. We are persuaded that the annexed engraving will be interesting to our readers, in connection with the great question of " The Factory Bill

The First van by Renault brothers, early 20th century
3784002 The First van by Renault brothers, early 20th century; (add.info.: The first van by Renault brothers, early 20th century)

Indian water lift
3788912 Indian water lift; (add.info.: Indian water lift. Illustration from early 20th century. Two oxen are driven by a labourer. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Indian milkmaid and ox
3788924 Indian milkmaid and ox; (add.info.: Indian milkmaid and ox. Illustration from the early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Harvest Time, date unknown (watercolour on paper)
7528558 Harvest Time, date unknown (watercolour on paper) by Wint, Peter de (1784-1849); 49.5x29 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

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Driving Sea Weed (painting)
7432278 Driving Sea Weed (painting) by Kielland, Kitty Lange (1843-1914); 29x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitty Kielland (1843-1914)); Photo © O. Vaering

Meanic root for beet fields (sugar industry) 1867 (engraving)
JAB4121586 Meanic root for beet fields (sugar industry) 1867 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Meanic root for beet fields); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The joint-stock company of Maltsev's plants, 1900 (poster)
2904337 The joint-stock company of Maltsev's plants, 1900 (poster) by Russian School (20th century) ; (add.info.: For Agriculture & Industry with superheated Steam (steam tractors)

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The joint-stock company of Maltsev's plants, 1900 (poster)
FIA5371448 The joint-stock company of Maltsev's plants, 1900 (poster) by Russian School (20th century) ; State Historical Museum, Moscow

Installation of the underwater cable from Dover (Dover, England) to Calais (France), December 25, 1851. Engraving 1868
JAB4121045 Installation of the underwater cable from Dover (Dover, England) to Calais (France), December 25, 1851. Engraving 1868 by French School

Medieval ploughmen ploughing with oxen
3781878 Medieval ploughmen ploughing with oxen; (add.info.: Medieval ploughmen ploughing with oxen. Facsimile of a miniature in an ancient Anglo-Saxon manuscript published by Shaw)

Scene of ploughing in England, c.1820 (watercolour )
1729636 Scene of ploughing in England, c.1820 (watercolour ) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); (add.info.: Scene de labourage en Angleterre, aquarelle par Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) c

Atwood machine invented in 1784 by George Atwood (1745-1807) - Machine d
XEE4146820 Atwood machine invented in 1784 by George Atwood (1745-1807) - Machine d Atwood - Engraving in " Sciences made available to all - Popular physics

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Alexander Campbell
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Scottish, Doune, ca. 1750-70

Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk. III
Royal Air Force Short Stirling B Mk.III. This very leaky Stirling is flying with the tail-wheels extended, probably due to the notoriously unreliable electric retraction mechanism

Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Diagram detail of the cyclic multi-barrel Gatling gun, an early form of rotary cannon. Invented by Richard Gatling and patented in 1862

Chocolate mill, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)

The International Exhibition: Chubbs' safe, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Chubbs' safe, 1862. '...a large door-lock...an elegant specimen of modem metal-work...we have preferred engraving the interior

The International Exhibition: Chubbs' safe-lock and key, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Chubbs' safe-lock and key, 1862. '...a very massive fire-proof wrought-iron safe for bankers' use

The International Exhibition: Hobbs's bank lock and key, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Hobbs's bank lock and key, 1862. The bank lock...is of remarkable construction, and is deemed unapproachable; indeed

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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.