Screws Collection

Dog Kissing Girl
A little girl screws up her face as a dog kisses her!

Nettlefolds patent pointed screws, from Verity Electrical Supplies, Aston, Birmingham. 1903

Putting the screws on him

Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel
5308164 Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel.; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel being used to raise water)

Archimedean Screws for raising water from one level to another. The 'thread' could be either external
530342 Archimedean Screws for raising water from one level to another. The 'thread' could be either external (as in Fig. 3), or the more conventional internal spiral in Fig. 2

bouquet of industry
Holger Droste

metal city
Tomoshi Hara

Hungry!
Wieteke de Kogel

Screw-city
Fred Louwen

new york
Carlos Gonzalez

Launch of Allan Liner steamship, Victorian, showing triple screws, A New Wonder of the World Date: 1906

The Albatross, illustration from Robur le Conquerant
CHT213243 The Albatross, illustration from Robur le Conquerant by Jules Verne (1828-1905) Paris, Hetzel, 1886 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benett, Hippolyte Leon (1839-1917); Bibliotheque Nationale

Advert, A Stokes & Co, Birmingham Advert, A Stokes & Co, Birmingham
Advert, A. Stokes & Co, Birmingham and London, wood and metal screws. 1904

Craniological map of the head and the compression cap, caricature of phrenology
CHT164121 Craniological map of the head and the compression cap, caricature of phrenology (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

The Cobbler (chromolitho)
733274 The Cobbler (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cobbler.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Some physical defects that parents should look out for in the growing child (litho)
5995596 Some physical defects that parents should look out for in the growing child (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

The Russian Circular Ironclad "Popoffka Novgorod"(engraving)
1053597 The Russian Circular Ironclad " Popoffka Novgorod" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Manhattan"
Giorgio Toniolo

Parthenogenesis
Christophe Kiciak

The Snake game
Victoria Glinka

The centipede
Victoria Glinka

Fusilliscrew
Wieteke de Kogel

The beehive
Victoria Glinka

The dragonfly
Victoria Glinka

The plumbers game
Victoria Glinka

The anthill and the ant queen
Victoria Glinka

The mosquito
Victoria Glinka

Metallical structure
Tomoshi Hara

INTERIOR OF POCKET WATCH
The internal workings of a pocket or wrist-watch, showing the complicated positioning of the wheels and catches. The watch is by LeCoutre (Swiss)

Rudder and screws of S. S. Imperator, c. 1912
Rudder and screws of S.S. Imperator, c.1912 (b/w photo). Built for the Hamburg America line and launched 23rd May, 1912. It became RMS Berengaria in 1920 under the Cunard flag

American Screw Company s. United States. Engraving, 1884
American Screw Company s. Manufactory of patent Gimlet-Pointet Screws. United States. Engraving, 1884

Rejected by the Inventions Board - Heath Robinson WW1
Rejected by the Inventions Board - III - A Device for Screw Stoppering the Enemys Rifles. Another elaborate and convoluted method of beating the dastardly Hun devised by William Heath Robinson in The

Spanner turning bolt, front view

Forces involved when screw is turned

Metal screw, side view

Close-up image of the Expose-R experiment
March 10, 2009 - Close-up image of the Expose-R experiment, reinstalled a short while earlier on the outside of the Russian segment of the International Space Station

Corkscrew, cork, wine bottle

Pizzette, small pizzas with buffalo mozzarella, chorizo and coriander, front, and tomatoes and anchovies, rear

Carpenters at work, surrounded by various tools. Top: Felling tree and cutting into planks in saw-pit. Hand-coloured wood engraving c1845

Securing ends of the rafters to roof support frame with long screws

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6786
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing completed hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6784
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing the second stage in hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6785
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing the third stage in hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Hip socket bone grafting, diagram C016 / 6783
Hip socket bone grafting. Diagram showing the first stage in hip socket bone grafting as part of a total hip replacement operation

Mechanics illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8068
Mechanics illustrations, 19th century. Across top are three types of lever, with the weights and pivots in different locations. Below these are several systems of pulleys and a weighing balance

Watchmakers brass screws, SEM
Watchmakers brass screws, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x35 at 10cm wide

An Allan Line Royal Mail triple screw steamer
The Allan Line Royal Mail triple screw steamer, " Victorian" and " Virginian". (12000 tons). Allan Line was bought by Canadian Pacific Steamships in 1917

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"Dogs are known for their unconditional love, and this adorable pup proves it by showering the girl with kisses. Just like a dog's affection, they have been an integral part of our lives for centuries. From Nettlefolds patent pointed screws to the launch of Allan Liner steamship in Victorian times, these small but mighty fasteners have played a significant role in shaping our world. Putting the screws on someone may sound harsh, but it simply means applying pressure or tightening things up. The American Screw Company made its mark in 1884 with their engraving that showcased their expertise in manufacturing high-quality screws. However, not all screw-related inventions were successful. Heath Robinson's WW1 contraption was rejected by the Inventions Board, proving that even the most creative minds can face setbacks when tinkering with screws. Screw-city is where innovation thrives and industries flourish. It represents a bouquet of industry where countless products are held together by these tiny yet powerful tools. A Stokes & Co from Birmingham understood this well as they advertised their top-notch screw offerings to cater to various needs. Just like phrenology maps out different aspects of the head, so does our fascination with screws map out different areas of life – from construction to technology and everything in between. The caricatured craniological map reminds us how intricately woven into society these humble fasteners truly are. In Jules Verne's "Robur le Conquerant, " "The Albatross" takes flight thanks to carefully crafted mechanisms held together by reliable screws. This illustration serves as a testament to how essential they are for progress and adventure alike. So next time you come across a screw or find yourself needing one, remember its rich history and significance throughout time – from being rejected by inventors during war periods to being celebrated as vital components of groundbreaking innovations.