Device Collection (page 4)

Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Chief 1913-1934

Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Chief 1913-1934

Reel, 1938. Creator: Eugene C. Miller
Reel, 1938

Taper Jack, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Taper Jack, c. 1936

Clothes Wringer, c. 1939. Creator: Herndon Hightower
Clothes Wringer, c. 1939

Spinning Wheel, c. 1941. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Spinning Wheel, c. 1941

Candle Holder, 1935/1942. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Candle Holder, 1935/1942

Shaker Spinning Wheel Flax, c. 1941. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Shaker Spinning Wheel Flax, c. 1941

Wetting Cup, c. 1940. Creator: Julius Bellamy
Wetting Cup, c. 1940

Carpet Stretcher, 1935/1942. Creator: Howard Lumbard
Carpet Stretcher, 1935/1942

Taper Jack, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Taper Jack, c. 1936

Meat Grinder, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Meat Grinder, c. 1936

Butter Churn, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Butter Churn, c. 1936

Butter Churn, c. 1939. Creator: Paul Ward
Butter Churn, c. 1939

Latch for Double Swing Gate, c. 1939. Creator: Maurice Van Felix
Latch for Double Swing Gate, c. 1939

Hot Water Dish and Beaker, c. 1936. Creator: Amelia Tuccio
Hot Water Dish and Beaker, c. 1936

Aerosleds on the Ob, 1880. Creator: GP Putintsev
Aerosleds on the Ob, 1880. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents held in the Berdsk Historical Art Museum, drawn from the personal archives of people who lived in the town of Berdsk in

World War II battle for Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower
Vintage World War II photograph - 8th Army battle for the Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower in action

WW II - range of bombs, ordnance dropped by RAF
Vintage World War II photograph - range of bombs ordnance dropped by bombers of the RAF

Mushroom cloud Nagasaki Japan in 1945, atomic bomb
Mushroom cloud following the expolsion of Nagaski atomic bomb, Japan, World War II

Birth of a baby, Rochford General Hospital, Essex
Birth of a baby at Rochford General Hospital, Essex. When Janet Gisby was admitted, the chances were high that, after two miscarriages, she would lose her baby

King Edward VIIs visit to the London Hospital
3785267 King Edward VIIs visit to the London Hospital; (add.info.: King Edward VIIs visit to the London Hospital, June 1903. From illustration by F.H.Townsend of the period)

Colombia, Cartagena, Girl Taking Photo of Pegasus Sculpture

Lobster Buoys

Massage Bed by The Beach

Singing Bowl and Healing Oils

Yoga practicing

Earth Path Indicator, Mercury 4, 1961. Creator: Honeywell
The Mercury space capsule carried this device, designed by the Honeywell Corporation, which allowed the astronaut to see his orbital track and heading

Electric Permanent Waving Machine 1928
A permanent electric waving machine, medusa, Serpents, exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibition. Date: 1928

Japanese woman weaving cloth on a loom, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: Japanese woman weaving cloth on a loom, Japan, c.1890 s

World War II captured German U boat Tower Bridge London
World War II vintage photograph - captured German U boat U776 passes under Tower Bridge London

India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over Hooghly River
India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over the Hooghly River. Vintage 19th century photograph

The petard, a medieval explosive device in the form of a metal cone filled with gunpowder attached to a gate to blow it open. Invented in France in 1579 for Henri IV, King of Navarre

Gomboc 400, 2019 (bronze)
6211505 GAombAoc 400, 2019 (bronze) by Hungarian School; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info)

Piper PA-11 Cub Special N4873M (msn 11-390), seen fitted with the Whittaker tandem-wheel landing gear system. This device, which consisted of dual main wheels fixed one behind the other

Asian culture devices and products, wood engravings, published in 1897
Asian culture devices and products: 1 + 10) Dance staff of the Toba Batak people from Sumatra; 2) Ancestral figure from Nias (Indonesia); 3) Weaving board of the Ainu (Japan); 4 + 17

The sugar concentration in juice of Riesling grapes at about 80 degrees at Oechsle scale is displayed in a refractometer before the harvest of grapes at the Weingarten vineyard at Berlins district

Oil pump jacks work at sunset near Midland, Texas, U.S. August 21, 2019. Picture taken August 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jessica Lutz

Ufos / Holloman
UFO photographed near Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; never satisfactorily explained but a secret military device seems a possibility

Cat-hacker
The cat is sitting on a couch and staring at his laptop. There is a computer mouse next to him. This mouse looks like a real mouse.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Life Keyboard
Artem Pozdniakov

Incendiary devices, ARP training exercise during WW2

Railway Mail Bag Collecting Device Victorian period

WW2 - How A Camera Gun Works
A photograph with educational illustrations added to show how a camera gun works, the device was used to help aid the Royal Air Force in practising war manoeuvres by automatically registering a hit

St Mawes, Cornwall - The Castle - an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Falmouth, Cornwall, between 1540 and 1542

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Vigilant and ready to fight to defend our Country'. Date: circa mid-1970s

The Aeolian Company Vocalion Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for The Aeolian Company Ltd. promoting the Aeolian Vocalion, a gramophone of refinement. The image portrays a gentleman casually seated in a blue arm chair

Diagram of the Teletype, both receiving and transmitting. They were the first method of communication which could send messages within minutes

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"Unveiling the Ingenious Device: A Journey through Time and Innovation" Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds, as we explore the fascinating realm of devices throughout history. From the bizarre to the brilliant, these captivating contraptions have shaped our lives in unimaginable ways. Delve into the depths of medieval ingenuity with the peculiar "Medieval Urine Wheel, " an unconventional invention that harnessed human waste for practical purposes. Witness William Heath Robinson's whimsical imagination come to life in his masterpiece "Ultra-Marine, " showcasing a fantastical device that defies logic. Marvel at mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge as you encounter Curiosity rover, not just a scientific marvel but also an artwork in its own right. Yet, even brilliance can face rejection, as evidenced by those unfortunate creations deemed unworthy by the inventions board. Prepare to be astounded by moments of sheer genius like "A Swimming Stroke of Genius, " where innovation meets athleticism to create unparalleled grace. Discover precision engineering with Tungsten Carbide Slip Gauge Blocks C016/2042 - small yet mighty tools that revolutionized measurement accuracy. Journey back in time and witness celestial mechanics unfold before your eyes with "Epicycles of Mercury and Venus. " Marvel at how William Heath Robinson ingeniously solves everyday problems with his cunning strokes of brilliance. Unlock the secrets behind electrical circuits using standard symbols that have become universal language for engineers worldwide. Step into a vintage salon and experience glamour from yesteryears with the Permanent Hair-Waving Machine from 1928 – an early glimpse into beauty technology. Embark on a quest for limitless energy through fusion research, exploring tokamak devices designed to harness nuclear power safely and sustainably. Finally, witness distillation's ancient artistry depicted in a mesmerizing 16th-century woodcut – revealing humanity's thirst for knowledge since time immemorial.