Technological Collection (page 6)

Dawn of the Century (colour litho)
3656459 Dawn of the Century (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dawn of the Century. Music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Lord Lieutenant Mr Robert Taylor, presents Ray Sands (left) and David Peacock (right) from Chubb with an award. 21st October 1994

UFO over Stonehenge, illustration
Unidentified flying object (UFO) over Stonehenge, illustration

UFOs, illustration
Unidentified flying objects (UFOs), illustration

Pair of Balances Date: 1880

Early Camera Date: 1883

Opera Glasses Date: 1883

Portable 16mm Camera Date: 1950

8mm Film Camera Date: 1950

Technologys Orbits Date: 1950

Early Recording Machine

Technological College - Old and New - Boston, Massachusetts Date: 1903

Shotgun with outside spring. Antonio Larranaga en Eibar (19th c.). SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeria (armoury)

SOCIAL / TECH PROGRESS 19C
Six scenes illustrating technological progress during Queen Victorias reign, including a steamship, a train, bicycles and street lighting Date: 1897

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China, Yunnan Province, Yunnanyi, Transmitter exhibit, Transportation Museum of China, Burma, India Theater in World War II

The Holy Bible on paper and Ipad, France, Europe

Chicago World Fair - A Century of Progress
North Midway Luncheonette. A Century of Progress International Exposition was a Worlds Fair registered under the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which was held in Chicago

A 19th century steam hammer or drop hammer, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3588320 A 19th century steam hammer or drop hammer, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: A 19th century steam hammer or drop hammer)

The first successful trial run of John Fitchs steamboat Perseverance on the Delaware River
3588312 The first successful trial run of John Fitchs steamboat Perseverance on the Delaware River, America, August 22, 1787, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

The Puffing Devil, a full-size steam powered road locomotive, from Les Merveilles de la Science
3588299 The Puffing Devil, a full-size steam powered road locomotive, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Puffing Devil)

Eli Whitney, 1822 (oil on canvas)
3472339 Eli Whitney, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872); 91.1x70.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

The Knife Grinder or Principle of Glittering, 1912-3 (oil on canvas)
3247967 The Knife Grinder or Principle of Glittering, 1912-3 (oil on canvas) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 79.5x79.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Painting (formerly Machine), 1916 (oil on canvas)
3247965 Painting (formerly Machine), 1916 (oil on canvas) by Schamberg, Morton Livingston (1881-1918); 76.5x57.8 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Smiths Woolcombing Works, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Workers In The Late 19Th Century. From Picturesque History Of Yorkshire, Published C.1900

Technological advances of Home Heating - from coal to gas
The Advantages offered by the advances in Home Heating systems, shifting from coal to gas - the housemaid sends the chimney sweep away as her new gas boiler makes no soot and saves work and worry

Dial Automatic Telephone Transmitting Speech
Dial of an automatic telephone. From The Wonder Book of Science, published 1930's

Robot Signalman Operator Control Cabin Control Panel
A robot signalman. The operator in this control cabin could deal with 2, 000 wagons in twenty four hours. By pressing various buttons on the board he could break

Tapping Steel Furnace Fireclay Plugs Removed
Editorial. Tapping a steel furnace. Fireclay plugs were removed from the bottom of the ladle by means of levers at the side, and the molten steel ran into the ingot moulds beneath

Corliss Centennial Engine Rotative Beam Engine
The rotative beam engine known as the Corliss Centennial Engine which supplied power to most of the exhibits at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876

Greenwood and Batleys band saw. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890; Illustration

First project of a submarine, developed by John Philip Holland (1841-1914) in 1875. From Bibliotheque Des Merveilles, published 1888

acobi wet torpedoes showing, A: conical sheet metal casings
Jacobi wet torpedoes showing, A: conical sheet metal casings, K: firing devices, T: junction of two jacobis, X: anchor stones. Moritz Hermann (Boris Semyonovich) von Jacobi, 1801 -1874

Dickinsons 37 inch Reed space loom. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890

Platts power loom for plain weaving. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890

Ferrabee and Cos wool lap machine. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890

The Roneo Duplicator. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

An early 20th century letter-copying machine. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Burroughs Adding and Registering Machine. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Ambergs Imperial Letter File. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Penns marine engine factory, Greenwich, London, England, 19th century. Casting a great cylinder for a marine steam engine. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

A demonstration of photography with the aid of a magnesium light to illuminate the subject, 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

The Indo-European telegraph, landing the cable in the mud at Fao, Persian Gulf. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Advertisement for The Edison Concert Phonograph from 1899; United States of America

Haleakala Observatory buildings above the clouds at sunset, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Haleakala Observatory buildings above the clouds along the top of a silhouetted landscape at sunset; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Patent stone breaking machine by the Dravon Engine Works Co. Dated 19th Century

An Early Telephone. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

Thomas Edisons Sound Meter. A Machine Which Measured The Vibrational Energy Of Sounds Made By The Voice. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

The Difference Engine Of The Babbage Calculating Machine, Invented By Charles Babbage In 1822, Made To Compute Values Of Polynomial Functions. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

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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.