Vapeur Collection

Agriculture. Agricultural machinery for the harvest: combine harvester. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638758 Agriculture. Agricultural machinery for the harvest: combine harvester. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculture. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

Economy. Energy. Coal delivery boy. Sketch by Honore Daumier for the Ivry Coal Warehouse, France, c.1862 (engraving)
3434628 Economy. Energy. Coal delivery boy. Sketch by Honore Daumier for the Ivry Coal Warehouse, France, c.1862 (engraving); (add.info.: Economie. Energies. Coll. Part. Economy. Energy)

The first belgian railway between Bruxelles/Malines (1835), c.1890 (chromo)
3433705 The first belgian railway between Bruxelles/Malines (1835), c.1890 (chromo); (add.info.: Transport. Railway. The first belgian railway between Bruxelles/Malines, 1835)

Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)
3434772 Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)

Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane plantation in Cuba. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434735 Agriculture. Sugar making. Sugar cane plantation in Cuba. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Agriculture)

Grue locomobile a vapeur (engraving)
3645410 Grue locomobile a vapeur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grue locomobile a vapeur. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

Plus de barbiers!!! la vapeur intelligente et progressive appliquee aux usages et besoins journaliers de l homme
3629498 Plus de barbiers!!! la vapeur intelligente et progressive appliquee aux usages et besoins journaliers de l homme (engraving) by French School

Aeroplane a vapeur de M Horatio Phillips (engraving)
5228463 Aeroplane a vapeur de M Horatio Phillips (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeroplane a vapeur de M Horatio Phillips)

Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard (engraving)
5228384 Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard)

Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens, 1845. Two bearded dandies in redingotes and top hats watch a woman in long riding dress side-saddle on a horse

Tramway a vapeur (engraving)
3645883 Tramway a vapeur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tramway a vapeur. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1879)

Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur (engraving)
2808397 Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur)

Carriage steam-powered road vehicle
French steam-powered road vehicle, powered by a steam engine at the front using no rails. Date: 1870s

Boulogne-sur-Mer, Entree d un vapeur (coloured photo)
3632083 Boulogne-sur-Mer, Entree d un vapeur (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boulogne-sur-Mer, Entree d un vapeur)

Aeroplane a vapeur de J Hofmann (engraving)
5228471 Aeroplane a vapeur de J Hofmann (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeroplane a vapeur de J Hofmann)

Machine a vapeur elevatoire (engraving)
3644991 Machine a vapeur elevatoire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machine a vapeur elevatoire. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1859)

Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff (engraving)
5228395 Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff)

L aeroplane a vapeur de Henson (engraving)
5228281 L aeroplane a vapeur de Henson (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L aeroplane a vapeur de Henson)

Charrue Sutherland mise en action par la vapeur (engraving)
3645913 Charrue Sutherland mise en action par la vapeur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charrue Sutherland mise en action par la vapeur)

Le Steamscoop, ou Ecope a vapeur, de John Fowler (engraving)
3645896 Le Steamscoop, ou Ecope a vapeur, de John Fowler (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Steamscoop, ou Ecope a vapeur, de John Fowler)

Le ballon captif a vapeur Giffard installe dans la cour des Tuileries pendant l Exposition universelle de 1878
5228379 Le ballon captif a vapeur Giffard installe dans la cour des Tuileries pendant l Exposition universelle de 1878, (Collection Tissandier) (engraving) by French School

Helicoptere a vapeur de Ponton d Amecourt (engraving)
5228310 Helicoptere a vapeur de Ponton d Amecourt (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helicoptere a vapeur de Ponton d Amecourt)

Madonna - Fabre Line
The liner Madonna of the Compagnie Francaise de Navigation a Vapeur Cyprien Fabre & Compagnie. The funnel pattern dates this card to between 1905-1915

Le captif, grand ballon e vapeur, de la Place du Carrousel. Advertisement announcing Henri Giffards captive balloon ascension at the Place du Carrousel, Paris

Grand ballon captif a vapeur de la cour des Tuileries. Broadside announcing the ascension of Henri Giffards giant captive balloon from the courtyard of the Tuileries, Paris

Le ballon captif e vapeur de Mr. Henri Giffard, e Londres, mai 1869. Drawing shows the giant captive balloon constructed by Henri Giffard for the Paris Exhibition of 1867 and brought to London

Grand ballon captif a vapeur, de M. Henry Giffard text. Blank form for passengers to record observations (data) during ascents in Giffards giant captive balloon from the Tuileries courtyard in

Grand ballon captif a vapeur de Mr. Henry Giffard, Cour des Tuileries... Admission ticket to the ascent of Henri Giffards captive balloon from the courtyard of the Tuileries, Paris in 1879

Le grand ballon captif a vapeur de la cour des Tuileries (1879), M. Henry Giffard, ingenieur-constructeur. Broadside announcing the ascension of Henri Giffards captive balloon in the courtyard of

French Thresher 1859
BATTAGE A LA VAPEUR - A French steam thresher by Renaud & Lotz, Nantes

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"Vapeur: Powering Progress in Agriculture and Industry" Step into the world of "vapeur, " a revolutionary source of power that has transformed various sectors throughout history. From agriculture to transportation, this steam-powered technology has left an indelible mark on human progress. In the sugar cane plantations of Cuba, vapeur played a crucial role in sugar making. Engravings from the late 19th century depict the use of steam-powered machinery in these plantations, showcasing how vapeur increased efficiency and productivity. But it wasn't just limited to agriculture; vapeur found its way into everyday life as well. In France, engravings proudly display a locomobile crane powered by steam, highlighting its versatility and adaptability across different industries. The impact extended beyond traditional fields too. The engravings reveal how intelligent and progressive applications were made for daily human needs. Gone were the days when barbers relied solely on manual tools; instead, they embraced innovative steam-powered devices that enhanced their craft. Even aviation saw advancements with vapeur technology. Horatio Phillips' aeroplane engraving demonstrates his pioneering work in harnessing steam power for flight—an achievement that pushed boundaries and opened new possibilities for air travel. Meanwhile, H Giffard's grand captive balloon nacelle showcased another facet of vapeur's influence—aerial exploration became more accessible through this ingenious invention. Transportation also witnessed significant transformations thanks to vapeur. Tramways powered by steam engines revolutionized urban mobility while Le Clermont emerged as the first-ever steamboat—ushering in a new era of water transport efficiency and speed. Carriages equipped with vapour-driven road vehicles offered an alternative mode of transportation during this period—a testament to how diverse industries embraced this groundbreaking technology. Beyond industry-focused innovations, even leisure activities benefited from vaporization advancements. A colored photograph captured Boulogne-sur-Mer's bustling entrance featuring a steamship—a testament to how vapeur facilitated travel and leisure experiences.