Cylinder Collection (page 6)

Marshall single cylinder steam traction engine OD177 (msn 86265), at Upton Pyne. (Marshall, Sons & Co. was a British agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1848)

Three cylinder compound express engine, Ionic, London & North Western Railway Company. Date: circa 1904

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)

Section By Section Mounts The Huge Steel Framework of the Hookers Cylinder, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Foundry at Swindon Works, c1917
The Foundry at Swindon Works. On the right is seen a cyclinder casting suspended by a travelling crane, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1863. Artist: Mason Jackson
View of construction work taking place at Blackfriars Bridge for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, 1863; showing the sinking of a cylinder for one of the stone piers

Aerated Bread Machine, 1866

Napier, six cylinder motor carriages, 1917. A print from a supplement of The Connoisseur, December 1917

Thomas Alva Edisons kinetographic theatre, c1892. This combined the recording of sound and vision. From a cigarette card published 1915

Thomas Alva Edisons first Phonograph, 1878. In this model the cylinder on which the sound was recorded had to be rotated by hand. Instrument in recording mode

Emile Berliners Gramophone, c1888. Top: Recording stylus and mouthpiece. Bottom: Playing a disc

Mid-19th century Phonautograph, c1880. Vibrations produced in cone traced on lamp blacked cylinder

Mid-19th century Phonautograph, c. 1906
Mid-19th century Phonautograph, c.1906. Plaster of Paris barrel with brass tube at a with hogs bristle attached to trace vibrations produced in AB on lampblacked cylinder C

Mid-19th century Phonautograph, 1872. Tuning fork vibrated by bow or iron rod, and vibration traced on cylinder coated with lampblack

Advertisement for Edison phonograph cylinder recordings, 1900. From Scientific American. (New York, 1900). Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

Neo-Assyrian cylinder-seal impression showing mythical beings making offerings before a sacred tree, from the British Museums collection

Impressions Artistiques Pajol & Cie Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen
Impressions Artistiques, Pajol & Cie, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Mothu et Doria - Scenes impressionistes, Paper, Lithography, Total: Height: 129 cm; Width: 92, 5 cm

Westgate Tower, Oxford, with deep altocumulus sky

Westgate Tower, Oxford, early morning

Westgate Tower, Oxford, at sunrise

Female diver returning to dry land
A female diver returning to dry land, warming up with a hot drink from a vacuum flask top. 1970s

Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Otis Elevators. The Otis elevator in the Eiffel Tower, built by the American Elevator Company

android, anticipation, ar, augmented reality, beauty, brunette, childhood, christmas
White female cyborg and girl watching Santa in cylinder

MESOPOTAMIA: DRINKING BEER. Men drinking beer through straws. After a Mesopotamian cylinder seal, c2500 B.C

Merryweathers Steam Fire-Engine - Merryweather & Sons of Lambeth, later Greenwich, London, were builders of steam fire engines and steam tram engines

Lambert Aircraft Engine Corp. R-266 five-cylinder 90hp radia
Lambert Aircraft Engine Corporation R-266 five-cylinder, 90hp radial

A Mains printing machine for bookwork and job printing. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

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 19th century steam printing machine. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Spheres in Cylinder

Engraving depicting a gravity driven clock, 18th century
Engraving depicting a gravity driven clock

Illustration depicting a steam powered pumping engine. This compound beam engine was used at the Lawrence waterworks. A flywheel is mounted between beams and cylinders. Dated 19th century

Engraving depicting smeatons adaptation of Newcomens atmospheric steam engine. The boiler lies outside the picture to the left, but the open cylinder F is clearly shown

Illustration depicting a beam engine with compound cylinders. Dated 19th century

Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier. a: boiler, BB: Water tank, CC: firing space, E:cylinder, F: driving wheels, G: steering wheels, II: steering gear, I: safety valve.1842

Wrought Iron Bombard. Large-Caliber, Muzzle-Loading Medieval Cannon Or Mortar. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Double Cylinder Printing Machine. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Double Cylinder Gripper Perfecting Machine Printing Press From The National Encyclopaedia Published By William Mackenzie London Late 19Th Century

The Greater Britain Passenger Locomotive. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
The Greater Britain Passenger Locomotive. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Drawing Of Lewis Pauls Carding Cylinder Patented 1748. Engraved By J. W. Lowry In 1830S
Drawing Of Lewis Pauls Carding Cylinder Patented 1748. Engraved By J.W. Lowry In 1830S

Computer Generated Strands Coming From A Tunnel In Yellow And Grey

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"Cylinders: A Journey Through Time and Technology" Step into the world of cylinders, where innovation meets tradition. From Tazio Nuvolari's daring drives in the powerful D Type Auto-Union to the mesmerizing sound of traditional hand-painted colourful didgeridoos in Australia, cylinders have left their mark across various realms. In the realm of racing, the Calthorpe Racing Car showcased its prowess on the tracks, while nanotube technology revolutionized industries with its incredible strength and versatility. Meanwhile, phonograph recording captured our favorite melodies on a rotating cylinder, enchanting generations with its timeless tunes. Delve deeper into history as we uncover ancient artifacts like the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great adorned with Akkadian cuneiform script and ancient Jewish scrolls found in Jerusalem. These precious cylindrical treasures offer glimpses into civilizations long gone but not forgotten. Travel to England's picturesque Cumbria region and stumble upon Keswick's charming barbershop sign featuring a classic barber pole spiraling around a cylinder. The LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine stands tall as a symbol of firefighting heroism, ready to tackle any blaze that comes its way. Witness sheer power as you encounter an American Sherman Crab army tank equipped with chains spinning on a cylinder attached by steel arms—a true testament to military might during times of conflict. Marvel at engineering marvels such as Rolls-Royce Exe 24-cylinder air-cooled X-block engines that propelled luxury vehicles forward effortlessly. And let us not forget about delivery trucks from yesteryears—circa 1910—that transported goods across cities efficiently, and are more than just shapes; they encapsulate stories from different eras and cultures. They embody progress, artistry, resilience, and ingenuity—all contained within their curved walls. So next time you come across a cylinder or think about one remember how it has shaped our world in countless ways.