Cranks Collection

Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle
5308976 Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lady riding a tricycle. Foot pedals and hand levers operated cranks acting in the hub)

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)

Advert for Centaur tricycles 1884
Latest inventions and improvement in bicycles. Date: 1884

Carnaby Street 1966
Map of Carnaby Street, fashionable centre of swinging sixties London, with a key showing the location of clothing boutiques and Cranks wholefood restaurants. Date: 1966

Cranks advertisement 1966
Advertisement for Cranks Shop and Crank Salad Table - part of a small chain of wholefood and vegetarian restaurants and cafes that started by Daphne Swann and David & Kay Canter in in London in 1961

Brace-and-bit, front view

Forge with bellows driven by an undershot water wheel through cranks. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum Nuremberg 1673. Copperplate engraving

Suction pumps arranged in three tiers and linked by cranks. Powered by a water wheel, they are being used to raise water from mine workings

Belliss and Morcom Steam Engine
Belliss and Morcom steam engine. Cutaway artwork of a front-section through a double-acting steam engine. This design was developed in the 1890s by the British engineers Belliss and Morcom

Willans steam engine. Diagram of a cross-section through a Willans two-crank steam engine. Developed by the British engineer P. W

Dress Reform - Sandals
A party of pedestrians walk through the streets of Berlin, wearing sandals for their healths sake, despite falling snow and the curious looks of passers-by

Too Much Prosperity?
Does too much prosperity lead to diamond dog collars, bathing in milk, lighting cigars from burning dollar bills and champagne foot baths?

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"From Submarine Navigation to Street Fashion: A Journey through the Evolution of Cranks" Step into a time machine and witness thirty-six years of progress in submarine navigation with this captivating engraving. Marvel at the intricate mechanisms, gears, and cranks that propelled these underwater vessels forward. Transport yourself back to 1884 as you peruse an advert for Centaur tricycles. The image showcases the innovative use in early transportation, revolutionizing how people moved from one place to another. Fast forward to 1966 on Carnaby Street, where fashionistas embraced bold styles and vibrant colors. Amongst the hustle and bustle, notice how cranks played a role in shaping the iconic look of this era. In that same year, Cranks advertisement caught everyone's attention. Discover how these cleverly designed cranks powered machinery and brought efficiency to various industries. Explore Harland & Wolff Collection at National Museums NI - witness firsthand the strength and precision required in shipbuilding as skilled workers utilized massive cranes operated by powerful cranks. Immerse yourself in Soho's vibrant atmosphere on Marshall Street W1. Observe craftsmen utilizing brace-and-bit tools with front-facing cranks – a testament to their dedication towards creating exquisite pieces. Witness history unfold as a woman police officer patrols London streets. Notice her bicycle's intricate crank system enabling her swift movement while maintaining law and order. Travel further back in time to discover ancient engineering marvels driven by water wheels connected through ingenious arrangements of interlocking cranks – such as bellows-driven forges or suction pumps powering irrigation systems. Finally, behold the mighty Belliss and Morcom Steam Engine – an epitome of industrial prowess harnessed through precisely engineered pistons, rods, valves, and yes. . crankshafts. Through these glimpses into different eras and diverse applications across industries like transportation, fashion, manufacturing or even policing - it becomes evident that they have played a pivotal role in shaping our world.