Designed Collection (page 81)

Merryweather Turntable
In 1908 Merryweathers designed and constructed the first motor fire-ladder built on the one-engine principle, using the same motor which propelled the vehicle

Bakst Hobble Skirt
Hobble skirt costume designed & drawn by Bakst & made by Paquin. The skirt is cut-away at the front creating a split to enable the wearer to walk. N.B incongruous ruff

Fur Scarf & Muff Set
A white fur scarf & muff set ornamented with a border of coloured embroidery & red tassels. The muff is designed to echo the shape & length of the scarf

Bournville Scene
A street scene at Bournville, a suburb of Birmingham, West Midlands, England, originally designed for workers in Cadburys chocolate factory

Living Room / 1934
A living room decorated in neutral tones designed by T.Hayes Marshall

Living Room / Betty Joel
A large living room with wooden floor designed by Betty Joel. Date: 1933

French Bedroom / 1925
A spacious and elegant bedroom designed by Andre Groult. See 10424637 for a colour illustration version

Purvess Dynasphere
The Dynasphere designed by Dr J A Purves of Taunton, England, makes a successful test run, achieving 48 km/h

Middle Class Bedroom
A harmonious bedroom designed by Waring and Gillow

Drawing Room 1916
An elegant colour scheme designed by Waring and Gillow, suitable for any upper class home

Upper Class Bedroom 1917
An upper class bedroom designed by Waring and Gillow

Dining Room Suggestion
Suggestion for the dining room designed by Trollope Studios

18th Century Parlour
A parlour in the early Georgian style (18th century) designed by Trollope Studios

16th Century Style
A dining room in the Elizabethan style, designed by Trollope Studios

Harlow New Town 1952
Deserted streets and terraced houses of Harlow New Town, designed by the architect Frederick Gibberd

De Havilland 34 Plane
Civil airliner, designed to carry ten passengers

Cocktail Frock 1930S
A wily looking platinum blonde wearing a black chenille frock with black velvet belt & hem, lights a cigarette which she has taken from a box designed especially for the purpose

Beckenham Church 1888
New Congregational Church Beckenham, Kent designed by the Architects J W & F F Beaumont. A plan of the church & school rooms is included

Royal Crescent Bath
The Royal Crescent in Bath was designed by John Wood II and built between 1767 an 1775. It is comprised of 30 houses, and is shaped like a half- Colosseum, with Ionic columns

Brown Seal Coat 1930S
A brown seal half-length coat with suede collar, fly fastening & tulip shaped patch pockets. Designed by George Kaplan

Sideboard, Ornaments
Sideboard and ornaments designed by Marochetti, made by Snell. Two lamps are included, also a metal bowl too big to be a spittoon

Sir Charles Barry
SIR CHARLES BARRY English Architect Designed the new Houses of Parliament

Exploring Ww1 Wrecks
Divers explore the wrecks of vessels torpedoed during World War One : the amazing suit on the left is specially designed for very deep dives

Water Pump / Cornhill 1800
A water pump (designed by architect Nathaniel Wright) in Cornhill, London

History of Moll Flanders
A portrait said to be taken from life in Newgate (prison); designed to give the reader the impression that she was a living person

Leyland Firemaster
Wolverhamtons first British Leyland Firemaster TFM 2, a diesel-engined front-mounted pump fire engine, this one with bodywork designed by David Haydon Ltd. of Birmingham

Unwelcome Passengers
Soon, planes will carry travelers from anywhere to anywhere, but drunken or disorderly passengers will not be tolerated, but will be ejected at designed spots

Racing at Brooklands
Two racing cars compete on the new circuit at Brooklands, near Weybridge, Surrey, designed for the testing of vehicles but used most famously as a race track

Church Sainte-Marie
View down the Rue Saint Antoine showing the Temple de la Visitation Sainte-Marie built 1632-34 by Michel Villedo & designed by Francois Mansart & the bastille

Art / Lavaters Chair
Chair designed by Johan Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) for taking silhouettes

Good Conduct Certificate
Acknowledgment of P Dohmens good behaviour for December 1920 by St Servais College, Liege. Issued monthly such certificates are designed to be given to the parents

Hair Styles for 1831
How the well-groomed lady is dressing her hair this year. Evidently designed to keep her maidservant busy !

Albert Memorial 1877
Designed by George Gilbert Scott. The main structure was completed 1868, edifice opened to the public in 1872. Alberts statue installed two years previous to this photo

Table Alarm Clock C17
A table alarum clock from central Europe, designed to strike a light at the appointed time

College De France Fd
Francois founds the College de France, an institution of higher learning and research designed to complement (and compete with) the Sorbonne

Oiling Bridge Pulleys
This brave workman risks his life to oil one of the pulleys used to construct the new Lambeth Bridge, designed by George Humphreys, opened by George V in 1932

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

Reform Club Kitchen 1840
The kitchen staff at the Reform Club, London, where the kitchens were designed by Alexis Soyer

Manuscript (Crucifix)
Facsimile of a page of illuminated manuscript with the crucifix designed into an ornate letter T (from the Church in Metz, France)

Hydroplane on the Tigris
Hydroplane designed for rapid transit on the Tigris, Iraq

Aquarium by Freeman
An aquarium designed by Freeman

KYMOGRAPH
Coovers KYMOGRAPH, designed to test the independence of alleged psychic voices, speaking through a medium, from the mediums own voice

Ww1 / 1914 / German Trench
German officers in a splinter-proof shelter, designed to protect the occupants from shell-splinters and shrapnel bullets

Livadia Steamship
Royal yacht of the Tsar of Russia : the remarkable design seems to be designed to enable the royals and their passengers to go swimming from the ship

Sir Benjamin Baker
SIR BENJAMIN BAKER English civil engineer Planned London underground railways, designed Forth Bridge, consulted Aswan Dam

Library at Thomas Hardys home, Max Gate
View of the Library at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset, the home of Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet. Hardy designed the house

Puffing Billy, designed by William Hedley
The Puffing Billy locomotive, designed by William Hedley

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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.