Technological Collection (page 3)

Invasion from the Air (litho)
2812583 Invasion from the Air (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invasion from the Air)

Gyro-Motor Race (litho)
2812579 Gyro-Motor Race (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gyro-Motor Race. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Television (litho)
2812565 Television (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Television. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Francesco Lana de Terzis flying boat concept c. 1670
2619136 Francesco Lana de Terzis flying boat concept c.1670, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (litho) by French School

Moritz von Jacobi, on the right, discovering galvanoplastics, or electrotyping in 1838
2619114 Moritz von Jacobi, on the right, discovering galvanoplastics, or electrotyping in 1838, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

A 19th century American deep sea diving suit, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2662541 A 19th century American deep sea diving suit, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The first broadcast transmitter operated in Great Britain, installed at the Marconi Works
2662503 The first broadcast transmitter operated in Great Britain, installed at the Marconi Works, Chelmsford, in 1919 and 1920, from The Story of Twenty Five Years

Dr Antoine Prosper Payernes 19th century submarine steamboat
2662543 Dr Antoine Prosper Payernes 19th century submarine steamboat, termed a A PyrhydrostatA, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris
2619134 The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris, France in 1785, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The first successful balloon flight of Jean-Pierre Francois Blanchard on 2 March 1784
2619129 The first successful balloon flight of Jean-Pierre FranAzois Blanchard on 2 March 1784, in a hydrogen gas balloon launched from the Champ de Mars, Paris, France

A powder mill and its water wheel, after a 19th century drawing
2619060 A powder mill and its water wheel, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Photography in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619038 Photography in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The car conquering the highest regions of the world (colour litho)
2778114 The car conquering the highest regions of the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The car to conquer the highest regions of the world)

The grain truck, designed and wanted by the Head of Government to go to every smallest town... (colour litho)
2777932 The grain truck, designed and wanted by the Head of Government to go to every smallest town... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales (b / w photo)
3652709 Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shearing sheep by machinery, New South Wales)

Cotton spinning shed (b / w photo)
3652705 Cotton spinning shed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton spinning shed)

Space-Suits (litho)
2812591 Space-Suits (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Space-Suits. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Anti-Gas Ray (litho)
2812585 Anti-Gas Ray (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-Gas Ray. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Coal-Oil Distilling Plant (litho)
2812551 Coal-Oil Distilling Plant (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal-Oil Distilling Plant)

Wind Turbine Station (litho)
2812549 Wind Turbine Station (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind Turbine Station)

The first air-ship to cross the Atlantic (b / w photo)
3652706 The first air-ship to cross the Atlantic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first air-ship to cross the Atlantic)

One of the first petrol-driven road vehicles (b / w photo)
3652694 One of the first petrol-driven road vehicles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the first petrol-driven road vehicles)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: Scene on the Enchanted Island (photo)
6015989 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: Scene on the Enchanted Island (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene on the Enchanted Island)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Electrical Building (photo)
6015987 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Electrical Building (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electrical Building)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Foods and Agriculture Building (photo)
6015984 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Foods and Agriculture Building (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foods and Agriculture Building)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Travel and Transport Building (photo)
6015980 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Travel and Transport Building (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Travel and Transport Building)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Maya Temple (photo)
6015977 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Maya Temple (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maya Temple)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Firestone Building (photo)
6015974 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Firestone Building (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Firestone Building)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Illinois Host Building (photo)
6015965 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Illinois Host Building (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illinois Host Building)

Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Administration Building (photo)
6015961 Chicagos 1934 Worlds Fair: The Administration Building (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Administration Building)

Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho)
6030132 Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic portrayals of early radio)

Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho)
6030130 Comic portrayals of early radio (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic portrayals of early radio)

The shop of a Navajo Silversmith (litho)
6011046 The shop of a Navajo Silversmith (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shop of a Navajo Silversmith)

A diving bell built by Halley in 1691, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2662538 A diving bell built by Halley in 1691, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The purported flight of French locksmith Jacob Besnier, with the aid of a self-designed
2619137 The purported flight of French locksmith Jacob Besnier, with the aid of a self-designed flying apparatus, in 1678, from Les Merveilles de la Science

The worlds first manned hydrogen balloon flight over the Champs de Mars, Paris
2619128 The worlds first manned hydrogen balloon flight over the Champs de Mars, Paris, France in 1 December 1783, piloted by Nicolas-Louis Robert and professor Jacques Charles

An electric motor invented by Ladislas Adolphe Gaiffe, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2619122 An electric motor invented by Ladislas Adolphe Gaiffe, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Paul-Gustave Froments vertical electro motor, c. 1844
2619121 Paul-Gustave Froments vertical electro motor, c.1844, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Cromwell Fleetwood C. F. Varley, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619112 Cromwell Fleetwood C.F. Varley, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell Fleetwood C.F)

Sir Charles Tilston Bright, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619104 Sir Charles Tilston Bright, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winding the Dover to Calais submarine cable in the hold of the Blazer, 1851
2619099 Winding the Dover to Calais submarine cable in the hold of the Blazer, 1851, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Chappes telegraph system, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619084 Chappes telegraph system, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Chappe (December 25)

Soldier on horseback using a hand held bombard, late 14th and early 15th centuries
2619065 Soldier on horseback using a hand held bombard, late 14th and early 15th centuries, after a drawing from the manuscript of Marianus Jacobus, fom Les Merveilles de la Science

Jean Bernard Leon Foucaults mirror reflecting telescope on an equatorial mount
2619050 Jean Bernard Leon Foucaults mirror reflecting telescope on an equatorial mount, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The House at Gras, near Chalon-sur-Saone, France where French inventor Nicephore Niepce developed heliography
2619042 The House at Gras, near Chalon-sur-Saone, France where French inventor Nicephore Niepce developed heliography, from Les Merveilles de la Science

Jacob Degens 1808 ornithopter with flap valves, in which the pilot stood on a rigid
2619143 Jacob Degens 1808 ornithopter with flap valves, in which the pilot stood on a rigid frame and worked the wings with a movable horizontal bar, from Les Merveilles de la Science

A first attempt in 1850 by John Watkins Bretts Anglo-French Telegraph Company to lay
2619098 A first attempt in 1850 by John Watkins Bretts Anglo-French Telegraph Company to lay the first line under the English Channel, from Dover to Calais

Claude Chappe demonstrating his first aerial telegraph system in 1791
2619081 Claude Chappe demonstrating his first aerial telegraph system in 1791, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

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"Unveiling Technological Marvels: From Ancient Greek Triremes to Modern Innovations" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of technology through captivating engravings and historical moments. In Madrid, Spain, immerse yourself in the grandeur of a Greek trireme, an ancient naval vessel that revolutionized maritime warfare. Witness James Watt's genius at work in his Glasgow workshop as he enhances Thomas Newcomen's 1712 invention, paving the way for groundbreaking steam engines. A map of Gibraltar from the XVIIIth century takes us on a journey through time, showcasing how etchings captured intricate details long before photography. Transporting ourselves to New Orleans in 1881, we find ourselves on a bustling wharf along the mighty Mississippi River. The Paris exhibition comes alive under moonlit skies; its vibrant lights illuminating technological wonders that captivate visitors from around the globe. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) reveals itself with armored cars and vehicles requisitioned by organizations fighting for their cause. Republican aviation soars above battlefields, showcasing advancements made during this tumultuous period. Traveling further back into history, we encounter Andre-Jacques Garnerin - a fearless balloonist and inventor who introduced frameless parachutes to humanity's awe-struck eyes. His lithograph captures both his daring spirit and innovative mind. Finally, Robert Fulton's North River Steamboat gracefully navigates through New York waters - an iconic symbol of progress that forever changed transportation as we know it. From ancient Greece to modern times, these glimpses into technological marvels remind us of humanity's insatiable curiosity and relentless pursuit of innovation throughout history.