Self Contained Collection

South Australian Cushion Design
A simple, self-contained design for a cushion, from a ceremonial frontlet by South Alligator River, South Australia. Date: circa 1925

Stores and community center in model lumber company town, Gilchrist, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Stores and community center in model lumber company town, Gilchrist, Oregon

Scuba diver entering the water
Scuba diver. A military rescue diver entering the water. This entry technique is known as the big step. The diver is wearing a dry suit

Apple Modem and computer in museum C015 / 6211
Computer history. An Apple Modem 1200 next to an Apple II computer on display at a museum in Moscow. The Apple II was one of the first successful microcomputers

Apple II computer in a museum C015 / 6194
Computer history. An Apple II computer on display at a museum in Moscow. The Apple II was one of the first successful microcomputers

Sea goldie fish and a scuba diver
Sea goldie shoal and a scuba diver. Sea goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) or scalefin anthias shoal in large groups around coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. They feed on zooplankton

Biosphere spaceships in space, computer artwork. These theoretical self-sufficient spaceships would grow their own food (under domed structures) and supply their own water and air

Spray painting a car. Worker dressed in protective clothing spraying paint onto the body of a car at an automobile factory

Scuba diver swimming underwater, reflected on the oceans surface. Scuba is an acronym for self- contained underwater breathing apparatus

Nanobot replication. Self-contained nanobots replicating in a factory. Nanotechnology involves the use of current and future technology to build microscopically small probes

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"Embracing self-contained innovation: From South Australian Cushion Design to Biosphere spaceships and beyond. " Step into the past with a glimpse of Gilchrist, Oregon's model lumber company town in 1939, where stores and community centers thrived as self-contained hubs. Dive deep into the unknown as a scuba diver fearlessly enters the water, exploring a world that remains self-contained within its aquatic realm. Witness technological evolution at its finest with Apple Modem and computer exhibits in museums, showcasing how these devices revolutionized communication while remaining self-contained within their sleek designs. Marvel at the groundbreaking Apple II computer on display, reminding us of an era when computing power was confined to compact yet powerful machines - truly embodying the concept of being self-contained. Discover nature's own example of harmonious coexistence as a sea goldie fish swims alongside a scuba diver - two distinct entities thriving independently yet sharing space in this mesmerizing underwater ecosystem. Dream big with visions of Biosphere spaceships, illustrating humanity's quest for creating entirely self-sustaining environments capable of supporting life during long interstellar journeys - true marvels of engineering designed to be completely self-contained. Experience artistry come alive as car enthusiasts spray paint their vehicles, transforming them into vibrant works of rolling art - encapsulating creativity within each meticulously crafted layer while keeping it all contained on four wheels. Delve deeper into exploration as another adventurous scuba diver ventures beneath the waves, embracing solitude amidst an awe-inspiring world that remains beautifully isolated yet interconnected through our shared love for discovery. Imagine future possibilities with dreams of establishing a Mars base; envisioning humanity taking bold steps towards becoming fully autonomous and independent from Earth by building habitats that are entirely self-contained on another planet's surface. Peer into tomorrow's horizon where nanobot replication holds untold potential. Witness miniature robots working tirelessly to replicate themselves – demonstrating how technology can create intricate systems capable of sustaining themselves, a true embodiment of self-contained innovation.