Flattening Collection

New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure. Cartoon by William Heath Robinson

Heath Robinson Cartoon
Cartoon, All for Lawn. A few timely suggestions for levelling our lawns in preparation for the coming tennis season. Groundsman flattening grass

Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3)
542210 Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3), filing eye and pointing end (7), polishing (8). Specific monotonous task

Rolling the steel for pens, at Messrs Hinks, Wells and Co. in Birmingham. Date: 1851

Man with a horse harnessed to a roller (graphite & w / c on paper)
XYC284857 Man with a horse harnessed to a roller (graphite & w/c on paper) by Gilpin, Sawrey (1733-1807); 15.6x21.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Horn (chromolitho)
735341 Horn (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horn. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

Relics of the Old Scottish Mint (engraving)
5202958 Relics of the Old Scottish Mint (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of the Old Scottish Mint)

The Road Roller at Work (colour litho)
2811285 The Road Roller at Work (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Road Roller at Work)

Flattening machinery (engraving)
6010339 Flattening machinery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flattening machinery)

Indian Tissue (engraving)
1608310 Indian Tissue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Tissue. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 November 1855)

Farming (colour litho)
3096760 Farming (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farming. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill (engraving)
1047888 The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill)

Woman and Child, Showing How the Heads of Children are Flattened, (1837-1839?)

Four Flathead Indians, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Four Flathead Indians, 1855/1869. Ya-tax-ta-coo (warrior) with Yun-ne-yun-ne (boy with harpoon) and Las-tee (woman flattening infants head) in 1855

16th century Bookbinders
Stages in the binding of a books : stitching the gatherings, flattening the sheets for insertion. Date: 16th century

Tractor And Land Roller In An Early Growth Cereal Grain Field. Land Rollers Flatten High Spots And Press Rocks Into The Soil

PICTURE 13 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it. Picture shows Glazing Prints : rolling the prints down. For extra flattering

Chinook family
Chinook tribe, showing a man and woman carrying their baby on the mothers back, a method of flattening the babies forehead was used

Seated Figure Study Vision Antiquity 1883-85
Artokoloro

Fiscal Inquiry - Free Trade versus Protectionism
Illustration of the political and social argument between Free Trade and Protectionism, which rumbled along in Britain throughout the first decade of the 20th century

Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3), filing eye and pointing end (7), polishing (8). Specific monotonous task

Pounding slice of red meat with meat mallet, high angle view

Flattening out pastry dough with rolling pin, view from above

Raking over flattened, moist soil area, close up

Tamping down soil with a rake, close-up

Using hands to crush garlic with flat side of cleaver, high angle view

Using rolling pin to flatten stollen dough on wooden table

Dough being rolled through a pasta machine, side view

Red tomato squashed flat, close up

Hiriya, waste transfer station Israel
Israel, Hiriya, The largest waste transfer station in the Middle East. This facility is operated by the local municipality

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, flattened by wind and rain, England, august

Railway line construction. Roller vehicle being used to flatten the rock base for a railway line. This construction work is being carried out on the Amur-Yakutsk Mainline (AYAM)

Hatmaking Machine
An interesting and intriguing hatmaking machine which is shown here in the process of flattening a hat brim

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"Flattening: From Banting Beds to Rolling Steel, a Journey Through Time" Step into the world of "flattening, " where various techniques and tools have been employed throughout history to achieve different outcomes. One intriguing example is the New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure, a revolutionary invention aimed at helping individuals shape their bodies. In this captivating Heath Robinson Cartoon, we witness an imaginative depiction of how this bed works its magic. The whimsical contraption promises to flatten those unwanted curves and create a more streamlined silhouette. Travel back in time to 1851 Birmingham, where Messrs Hinks, Wells and Co. Were rolling steel for pens. The rhythmic motion of the machinery flattens sheets of metal with precision and finesse, transforming them into sleek writing instruments that stand the test of time. A fascinating artwork captures a man harnessing his horse to a roller made from graphite and watercolors on paper. This unique technique showcases how even unconventional materials can be used creatively in pursuit surfaces or creating artistic masterpieces. The Horn chromolitho mesmerizes with its vibrant colors as it portrays an exquisite horn instrument being crafted meticulously by skilled hands. Each delicate curve flattened perfectly under careful craftsmanship, resulting in both visual beauty and harmonious melodies. Delve into history as you explore relics from the Old Scottish Mint through intricate engravings. These remnants tell tales of coins minted long ago—each one bearing evidence of meticulous flattening processes that ensured uniformity across currency systems. Witness the power behind progress as depicted in The Road Roller at Work color litho print. A massive machine tirelessly rolls over rough terrain, effortlessly flattening everything beneath it—a testament to human ingenuity shaping our physical environment. Discover other realms where machines reign supreme; engraving unveils intricate details about flattening machinery itself—an art form dedicated solely to perfecting surfaces with utmost precision and accuracy. Journey further to witness the enchantment of Indian Tissue through an engraving.