Pneumatic Collection (page 5)

St Marys - The Atlantic Hotel - Donkey Cart
St Marys Island, Isles of Scilly - The Atlantic Hotel - Donkey Cart used to transport your baggage from the harbour up to the hotel

Digging up the tarmac on a road
A workman in a trilby hat digs up the tarmac surface of a road with a pneumatic drill

Removing Rock from a Tunnel
Three construction workers use pneumatic drills to remove rock from around a large pipe in an underground tunnel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Clearing Bristol Sewers
Three workers use spades and a pneumatic drill to clear/expand the tunnel space in Bristols underground sewerage system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

First dispatch of mail-bags by pneumatic tube
First dispatch of mail-bags in 1863 through the pneumatic tube from the district office in Eversholt Street, London to Euston Station

Arthur Du Cros - Racing Cyclist
Arthur Du Cros - Du Cros was a racing cyclist, enthusiast of cars when they were invented, and founder of the Dunlop company

The Engine Room of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyanc
Engraving showing the engine room of the of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyance, Battersea, London. This was part of an experimental setup to test the design of a pneumatic conveyance tube

The Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Conveyance Tube, Battersea
Engraving showing the Despatch-tube of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London. This was an experimental setup to test the design of the tube

The Mouth and Carriage of the Pneumatic Letter and Parcel Co
Engraving showing the mouth of the despatch-tube and a carriage, carrying mail, of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Battersea, London

Pneumatic Railway at the Crystal Palace
Pneumatic railway for passengers in the grounds of the Crystal Palace. A model from the invention by T. W Rammell was exhibited and ran from the Sydenham entrance to the armoury

Humphry Davy / Experiments
Humphry Davy, whilst director of the laboratory of the Pneumatic Institution, Clifton, investigates the effects of nitrous oxide (laughing gas)

Scott-Moncrieff Tram
Scott-Moncrieffs patent Pneumatic Tramway-car

Pneumatic Drill
A man with curly dark hair using a pneumatic drill to dig up an old pavement

Western Union operating room, New York, USA
The Western Union main operating room at the companys New York offices, showing a front view of the switchboard, the pneumatic message system and the mechanical in-house system

Guericke Pneumatic Pump
Otto von Guerickes pneumatic pump

Boyton Water Show / Games
Games on the water at Boytons Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London, including fencing and the mirth- provoking battle of the bladders

Dunlop Bike with Tyres
Johnnie Dunlop on the first bicycle to be fitted with pneumatic tyres

Denis Papin / Trade Card
DENIS PAPIN French physicist who experimented with hydraulics and pneumatic transmission of power

Pneumatic Machine
Machine pneumatique for pumping air out of a glass dome to create a vacuum

Non-Skid Tyres
A Fiat car fitted with Kempshall non-skid pneumatic tyres

Exact Time, France
The unification and distribution of time using pneumatic chronometers, France

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"Pneumatic: Revolutionizing Transportation and Comfort" From the Bone-Shaker Bike C1830 to the Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Advert, pneumatic technology has transformed the way we travel. In the early 19th century, cycling was a bone-shaking experience on rough roads. But with the introduction tires, such as those advertised by Dunlop Tyre Advert, riders could now enjoy a smoother and more comfortable journey. Not only did pneumatic tires improve bicycles, but they also revolutionized other modes of transportation. The Micheline train on pneumatic tyres provided a quieter and more cushioned ride for passengers traveling long distances. Pneumatics even found their way into everyday life beyond transportation. The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure utilized air-filled chambers to provide support and comfort while sleeping - an innovative solution in its time. The benefits of pneumatics extended to leisure activities too. A splendid cabinet photograph showcased two well-dressed women proudly posing with their bicycles, highlighting how this new technology empowered women's independence and freedom. But it wasn't just about comfort; pneumatics also played a role in fuel efficiency. The Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation demonstrated how these tires contributed to energy conservation during times when alternative fuel sources were sought after. London's Embankment in 1867 witnessed another application of pneumatics as it became one of the first locations where these revolutionary tires were tested on horse-drawn carriages - paving the way for future advancements in transportation. Maison Talbot's vibrant color litho depicted an era where style met functionality through fashionable attire paired with reliable pneumatic-tired bicycles – truly capturing society's embrace of this groundbreaking innovation. Even industrial tools benefited from pneumatics' versatility. The Hardy Simplex road drill and Hardy Patent Pick exemplified how these air-powered devices increased efficiency while reducing physical strain for workers across various sectors. As time progressed, pneumatic technology continued to evolve.