Invention Collection (page 5)

A lacquered brass microscope belonging to the Darwin family, c.1826-30 (mixed media)
8736176 A lacquered brass microscope belonging to the Darwin family, c.1826-30 (mixed media) by English School, (19th century); 13.7x10.7x3.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boat-cloak or cloak boat invented by Peter Halkett, R.N., 1848
7295447 The Boat-cloak or cloak boat invented by Peter Halkett, R.N., 1848; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of
5311347 An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of 1881

1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used
5311462 1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used to produce electrostatic charge via the process of electrostatic

An engraving depicting a refracting stereoscope: two pictures of Charles Wheatstone taken from slightly different
5310658 An engraving depicting a refracting stereoscope: two pictures of Charles Wheatstone taken from slightly different angles. When placed in the stereoscope they gave a third-dimensional picture

John Blenkinsop's cog railway
5308296 John Blenkinsop's cog railway.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Blenkinsop's cog railway which ran from Middleton to Leeds and was used to haul coal. Dated 19th century)

Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine
5308291 Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine)

William Reid Clanny, inventor of a safety lamp
5308254 William Reid Clanny, inventor of a safety lamp.; (add.info.: William Reid Clanny FRSE (1776 - 10 January 1850) was an Irish physician and inventor of a safety lamp

Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel
5308164 Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel.; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel being used to raise water)

Halkett's boat-cloak or cloak-boat, 1840-49 (engraving)
7295403 Halkett's boat-cloak or cloak-boat, 1840-49 (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: This eccentric contraption was designed for navigating across bays and rivers)

Engraving depicting a stereoscope. A stereoscope is a device for viewing a stereoscopic pair of separate images
UIG5425894 Engraving depicting a stereoscope. A stereoscope is a device for viewing a stereoscopic pair of separate images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same scene

Engraving depicting a stereoscope slide. A stereoscope is a device for viewing a stereoscopic pair of separate images
UIG5425879 Engraving depicting a stereoscope slide. A stereoscope is a device for viewing a stereoscopic pair of separate images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same scene

Thomas Alva Edison, 1847 -1931. American inventor and businessman. From The History of Our Country
UIG5419730 Thomas Alva Edison, 1847 -1931. American inventor and businessman. From The History of Our Country, published 1900 ©UIG/Leemage.

Replica of Thomas Edison's phonograph. 19th century (object)
UIG5430320 Replica of Thomas Edison's phonograph. 19th century (object); Dorling Kindersley/UIG.

Model of electromagnetic motor invented by Charles Wheatstone. 1840s (object)
UIG5430153 Model of electromagnetic motor invented by Charles Wheatstone. 1840s (object); Dorling Kindersley/UIG.

Description of the use of the 'suit' or scuba diving device (submarine)
MMM5467386 Description of the use of the 'suit' or scuba diving device (submarine) (a type of tube in which a person can lie down but maintain freedom of movement of their arms)

Art militaire : projet de machine de guerre permettant d'envoyer plusieurs fleches simultanement
FGL5486036 Art militaire : projet de machine de guerre permettant d'envoyer plusieurs fleches simultanement. Xylographie du 19eme siecle ©Fototeca/Leemage; Fototeca Gilardi.

Engraving depicting a woman viewing a picture through a Brewster Stereoscope
UIG5425901 Engraving depicting a woman viewing a picture through a Brewster Stereoscope. David Brewster (1781-1868) a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer

Engraving depicting a Geissler tube, an early gas discharge tube used to demonstrate the principles of electrical glow
UIG5425740 Engraving depicting a Geissler tube, an early gas discharge tube used to demonstrate the principles of electrical glow discharge, similar to modern neon lighting

The 28-Foot Steel Boat Advance, Designed To Be Divided Into 12 Sections For Carrying Over Land
UIG5420727 The 28-Foot Steel Boat Advance, Designed To Be Divided Into 12 Sections For Carrying Over Land, Used In Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition In Africa 1886 To 1889

A Maxim Automatic Machine Gun. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890 - Dans les tenebres de
UIG5420724 A Maxim Automatic Machine Gun. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M. Stanley Published 1890 - Dans les tenebres de l'Afrique - ©UIG/Leemage.

Richard Arkwright's water fame spinning machine
5310002 Richard Arkwright's water fame spinning machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Arkwright's water fame spinning machine)

1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used
5311460 1878 Illustration depicting an electrophorus or electrophore. This was a manual capacitive electrostatic generator used to produce electrostatic charge via the process of electrostatic

Frederick Brearey's flying machine
5616599 Frederick Brearey's flying machine; (add.info.: Frederick Brearey's flying machine. Frederick Brearey (1816-1896) a British aeronautical inventor. Dated 19th Century

Carding engine, 1862
7125205 Carding engine, 1862; (add.info.: Carding engine. Carding is a mechanical process which disentangles, cleans and intermixes fibres)

Jointed clod crusher, 1862
7125123 Jointed clod crusher, 1862; (add.info.: Jointed clod crusher. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862.); Photo © Ken Welsh

B.D. Taplin and Co's Lincoln Traction Engine, 1862
7125121 B.D. Taplin and Co's Lincoln Traction Engine, 1862; (add.info.: B.D. Taplin and Co's Lincoln Traction Engine, 1862)

A breaker carding machine, 1862
7125110 A breaker carding machine, 1862; (add.info.: A breaker carding machine used in the cotton and textile industry. Carding is a technique used to disentangle, clean)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616355 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

Jet cart demonstrating Newton's 3rd law of motion
5615877 Jet cart demonstrating Newton's 3rd law of motion; (add.info.: Jet cart demonstrating Newton's 3rd law of motion , Paris 1747.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Goods locomotive, 1862
7125202 Goods locomotive, 1862; (add.info.: Goods locomotive built for the Midland Railway Company by William Fairbairn & Sons)

Advertisement for the Arithmometer, calculating machine, 1862
7125130 Advertisement for the Arithmometer, calculating machine, 1862; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Arithmometer, calculating machine)

Merryweather and Son's improved London brigade fire engine, 1862
7125119 Merryweather and Son's improved London brigade fire engine, 1862; (add.info.: Merryweather and Son's improved London Brigade fire engine, 1862)

Sir Charles Wheatstone, 1802 - 1875
3083208 Sir Charles Wheatstone, 1802 - 1875.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English scientist and inventor. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Airship by Edmond-Charles Genet 1825 : propelled by 3 horses, engraving
1730015 Airship by Edmond-Charles Genet 1825 : propelled by 3 horses, engraving; (add.info.: Airship by Edmond-Charles Genet 1825 : propelled by 3 horses, engraving).

The flexibility of the Lanchester system of suspension (b/w photo)
8636666 The flexibility of the Lanchester system of suspension (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A "chilled beef" chamber on a meat-carrying vessel (b/w photo)
8636665 A "chilled beef" chamber on a meat-carrying vessel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fixing the inner skin on the "Olympic" (b/w photo)
8636655 Fixing the inner skin on the "Olympic" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fixing the inner skin on the "Olympic)

Gardening hints (colour litho)
8656159 Gardening hints (colour litho) by Buchanan, Fred (1879-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardening hints - grub killer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

People watching flying machines (colour litho)
8655987 People watching flying machines (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People watching flying machines)

Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho)
8656355 Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where ignorance is bliss. Man staring into a toilet)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663420 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Steam ploughing with a traction engine and anchor (litho)
8663706 Steam ploughing with a traction engine and anchor (litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam ploughing with a traction engine and anchor)

Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving)
8663719 Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a self-propelled cannon, 1760)

Boulton & Watt single-action pumping engine (b/w photo)
8663711 Boulton & Watt single-action pumping engine (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663449 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho)
8663419 Illustration for The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawn (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Track layer at work on the new transcontinental line west of Edmonton, Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (b/w photo)
8636663 Track layer at work on the new transcontinental line west of Edmonton, Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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"Invention: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson, a mastermind artist who brought fantastical contraptions to life through his intricate illustrations. From his famous "Heath Robinson automated Dining Room without servants" to the peculiar "Pea Apparatus, " each creation is a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. Innovation knows no bounds, as showcased in Robinson's masterpiece, "Ultra-Marine. " This mind-boggling invention transports us underwater, revealing an enchanting realm where imagination reigns supreme. It reminds us that they are not limited by reality but can transcend it entirely. Travel back in time with the revolutionary Gutenberg printing press of the 1450s. This groundbreaking invention revolutionized communication forever, paving the way for knowledge dissemination on an unprecedented scale. The power of words became accessible to all—a true turning point in history. As we marvel at these extraordinary creations, let us not forget those that were met with skepticism or rejection. Like "Rejected by the inventions board, " which serves as a reminder that even geniuses face setbacks along their journey towards progress. Sometimes it takes persistence and unwavering belief for brilliance to be recognized. The first Ferris wheel at Chicago World's Fair in 1893 stands tall as a symbol of innovation and entertainment. Its towering structure offered breathtaking views while captivating hearts worldwide—an iconic invention that continues to inspire awe today. Transportation leaps forward with Crewe Station's grand opening on July 4th, 1837—the birthplace of railway travel excellence. This engineering feat connected people like never before, shrinking distances and fostering new opportunities across nations—a testament to mankind's ability to conquer vast landscapes through sheer determination. From ancient times comes the arquebusse—its use marking a pivotal moment in warfare technology during the 16th century.