Designed Collection (page 3)

Paradise Room at Reisenwebers, New York
The Paradise Room at Reisenweber s, Columbus Circle, New York. One of the most beautiful Ballrooms in America designed by Joseph Urban with panels by Raphael Kirchner. Date: 1920s

Amesbury Union workhouse, Wiltshire
A distant view of Amesbury, Wiltshire, with the Union workhouse on the left, designed by William Bonython Moffatt, and built on South Mill Hill in 1837. It was demolished in 1967

Union Workhouse, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Bakewell Union workhouse. The porter and two other men stand at the entrance, while another stands at the left near a wheelbarrow

Finnigans wardrobe trunk
Advertisement from 1913 for Finnigans wardrobe trunks, designed to compartmentalise clothing in a neat and orderly fashion while travelling

Alarm Buoy, 1858
Engraving showing an alarm, or marker, buoy designed by Brown, Lenox and Company of Millwall, 1858. This buoy featured a water-wheel in its centre which, through the motion of the water

Cinema, Blackpool
Interior view of the sumptuous Picture Palace Pavilion, Blackpool, Lancashire, England - clearly designed to resemble a stage theatre and provide a sense of occasion. Date: 1938

Vaslav Nijinsky / Blue God
VASLAV NIJINSKY Russian ballet dancer and choreographer in a Bakst costume for the Ballets Russes production of Le Dieu Bleu

Portable Steam Pump / 1883
Valiant portable Steam Pump. designed and patented by Merryweathers in 1883. A powerful self-contained pumping engine

Hampton Court Stair Case
The Grand or Kings Staircase in the portion of the palace designed by Wren and built in 1689. The classically inspired walls & ceilings were painted by Antonio Verrio

Furniture Exhibition
Poster for an Exhibition of Textiles and Furniture designed by students of Bradford School of Arts & Crafts (1 of 2)

Tournament Tents (Shaw)
A representation of the tents at a tournament (possibly designed for Henry VIII for the Field of the Cloth of Gold)

Poster, Winter Sports in France, by French National Railways -- Jura, Alps, Vosges, Pyrenees, Auvergne. Designed by Vecoux. 1947

Drury Lane Theatre
View of the front of Drury Lane Theatre. This, the third theatre was designed by Henry Holland and opened in March 1794

Senate House London
The Senate House, University of London, was designed by the architect Charles Holden in 1932. Some say it owes its lines to the USA skyscraper, others to European Modernism. Date: 1950s

Cover design, The Mothers Picture Alphabet
Cover design in blue and gold, The Mothers Picture Alphabet, dedicated by Her Majestys Permission to HRH the Princess Beatrice, designed by Henry Anelay, engraved by James Johnston. Date: circa 1860

Plymouth Guildhall, Devon, England, was designed by local architects Alfred Norman and James Hine in the Victorian Gothic style. Rebuilt after the World War Two Blitz. Date: 1873 and 1959

Chipping Norton Workhouse, Oxfordshire
A view of the Chipping Norton workhouse, Oxfordshire, designed by George Wilkinson. Date: 1906

Battle Union Workhouse, Sussex
The Battle Union workhouse, designed by Frederick Thatcher, was erected in 1840. It later became Battle Hospital. Date: Date unknown

Southampton Royal Pier
The Royal Pier, Southampton, Hampshire, England. Originally designed by Doswell and built in timber by William Betts, the pier was opened by Princess Victoria in 1833. Date: 1960s

Macintosh advertisement, 1891
An advertisement for Macintosh waterproofs designed for men and women

Entrance to Menai Bridge
The entrance to the Menai Bridge from the Carnarvon shore. The bridge between mainland Wales and Anglesey was designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826

Liverpool - Birkenhead Park - The Lake - Lake with Buildings opposite surrounded by Trees. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool

Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, North Wales, was designed by architect Master James of St. George for King Edward I of England, using a concentric plan. Date: founded 1295

Harrogate Pump Room
The Spa at Harrogate Pump Room, built in 1842 to house the sulphur well. It was designed by Isaac Shutt. No longer functioning, it has been a museum since 1953. Date: built 1842

Proposed new Union workhouse, Gateshead
Birds eye view, with inset plan, of the proposed new union workhouse at Gateshead, County Durham. It was designed by Messrs Newcombe and Knowles of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and JH Morton of South Shields

A motor field kitchen: A present to the Queen of Belgium
The field kitchen was donated by Dr Hector Munro and designed by Barker and Co

Horn Buffers for Cattle, 1921
Illustration showing an invention, patented in 1921, designed to give any bull, using his horns in an aggressive fashion, a bash on the nose

The Heated Shoe, 1921
Illustration showing an invention patented in 1921 for a shoe with a hot water undersole, designed to keep ones feet warm on cold days

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Newcastle Bridge / High
The High Level Bridge, Newcastle, England, designed by Robert Stephenson

AIRCO DH-4
Designed by Geoffrey De Havilland, this two-seat biplane is Britains first purpose-built bomber

Sikorsky Bomber
Igor Sikorsky designed this bomber for the United States Army, with a 30 metre wing span, and an anticipated speed of 225 km/h

Treating the Spine (3)
Chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding neck and body in any desired position

Treating the Spine (1)
Armchair designed to correct deformities of the spine : the patient can get on with her reading while treatment is in progress

Library Interior
A library in the 18th century style designed by Trollope Studios

Bradford Town Hall 1870S
Bradford Town Hall, opened in 1873 and designed by the architects Lockwood and Mawson. It shows the popular gothic style of the time

Banqueting House
BANQUETING HOUSE Designed by Inigo Jones

The trial use of the steam plough 'The Enterprise'
3740743 The trial use of the steam plough 'The Enterprise'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the trial use of the steam plough 'The Enterprise' designed by Lord Dunmore)

The use of an early parachute
3732619 The use of an early parachute; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of an early parachute, in Venice, Italy. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without discarding ballast or
3732726 A system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without discarding ballast or releasing gas; (add.info)

A patent 3-cylinder oscillating steam engine for marine use, 1850
3330543 A patent 3-cylinder oscillating steam engine for marine use, 1850; (add.info.: A patent 3-cylinder oscillating steam engine for marine use)

Warfare of the future. German artillery testing the new anti-aircraft canon by Krupps of Essen designed to shoot down
527374 Warfare of the future. German artillery testing the new anti-aircraft canon by Krupps of Essen designed to shoot down airships. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1909

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883
538279 Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, Engraving 1883.; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, designed and built by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform
530648 Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform. The style of dress for women she designed and wore

Pate-de-verre pendants, c.1920s (pate-de-verre glass, cord)
991185 Pate-de-verre pendants, c.1920s (pate-de-verre glass, cord) by Argy-Rousseau, Gabriel (1885-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pate-de-verre pendants)

The plough designed by Jethro Tull
3586323 The plough designed by Jethro Tull; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the plough designed by Jethro Tull. Jethro Tull (1674-1741) an English agricultural pioneer

A single boiler cooker and distiller for sea water, 1850
3330533 A single boiler cooker and distiller for sea water, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a single boiler cooker and distiller for sea water, designed by W.H)

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory
541715 Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory

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"Designed to Inspire: A Journey through Iconic Creations" The First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley - a timeless design that sparked the tradition of sending holiday greetings. Poster, Wengernalp Jungfrau Railway, Switzerland - an exquisite example of how design can transport us to breathtaking destinations. Battersea Power Station - an architectural marvel that seamlessly blends form and function, captivating generations with its iconic silhouette. Festival of Britain 1951 - The Skylon, South Bank, London - a symbol of post-war optimism and innovative design that showcased the nation's creativity. Hammersmith Bridge - an elegant structure standing as a testament to engineering brilliance and aesthetic beauty. Suffragette W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch - a powerful emblem representing women's fight for equality through thoughtful design elements. Churchill AVRE Tank in France; Second World War, 1944 - showcasing how even military machinery can be designed with precision and purpose. Forth Bridge Construct - an engineering masterpiece spanning over the Firth of Forth in Scotland, demonstrating human ingenuity at its finest. Imperial Hotel, Tokyo – blending traditional Japanese architecture with Western influences to create a harmonious space where East meets West. Royal Holloway College – an enchanting Victorian Gothic building inspiring generations of scholars with its grandeur and elegance. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, Las Vegas, Nevada – an iconic neon landmark welcoming visitors into the vibrant world of entertainment.