Inventions Collection (page 10)

Vue generale du pont du paquebot transatlantique le Canada (engraving)
2787850 Vue generale du pont du paquebot transatlantique le Canada (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fabrique de broderies a Saint-Denis, pres Paris (engraving)
2787825 Fabrique de broderies a Saint-Denis, pres Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrique de broderies a Saint-Denis, pres Paris)

La boutique a un sou (engraving)
2787815 La boutique a un sou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La boutique a un sou)

Chemin de fer de Bombay a Madras, Le passage des ghats (engraving)
2787848 Chemin de fer de Bombay a Madras, Le passage des ghats (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemin de fer de Bombay a Madras, Le passage des ghats)

Benjamin Franklin (engraving)
2787840 Benjamin Franklin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin)

Charles Sainte-Claire Deville (engraving)
2787836 Charles Sainte-Claire Deville (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Sainte-Claire Deville)

La Fabrication Du Verre (engraving)
2787829 La Fabrication Du Verre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Fabrication Du Verre)

La remeleuse, la mise au moule, la claquette, le refroidisseur (engraving)
2787819 La remeleuse, la mise au moule, la claquette, le refroidisseur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La remeleuse, la mise au moule, la claquette)

Here are some more Inventions which Edison Will, without Doubt, Soon Perfect (engraving)
3627869 Here are some more Inventions which Edison Will, without Doubt, Soon Perfect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sewing Machine (litho)
3643737 Sewing Machine (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Machine. Illustration for Graphic Stories of Inventions edited by M T Yates (Collins)

Gasworks (colour litho)
3643736 Gasworks (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gasworks. Illustration for Graphic Stories of Inventions edited by M T Yates (Collins)

Eddystone Lighthouse (colour litho)
3643731 Eddystone Lighthouse (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eddystone Lighthouse)

Attack on Hargreaves machine (colour litho)
3643729 Attack on Hargreaves machine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on Hargreaves machine)

American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
2629034 American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

The story of steam (colour litho)
3099322 The story of steam (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of steam)

Figurine of Wilbur Wright in a plane (litho)
3091232 Figurine of Wilbur Wright in a plane (litho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figurine of Wilbur Wright in a plane)

Vacuum Flask (chromolitho)
2802074 Vacuum Flask (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vacuum Flask. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published)

Hans Lippershey (chromolitho)
2802549 Hans Lippershey (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Lippershey)

Professor Jacques Alexander Cesar Charles (chromolitho)
2802546 Professor Jacques Alexander Cesar Charles (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Jacques Alexander Cesar Charles)

John Adolph Dahlgren (chromolitho)
2802536 John Adolph Dahlgren (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adolph Dahlgren)

Karl Wilhelm Stephens (chromolitho)
2802529 Karl Wilhelm Stephens (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Wilhelm Stephens)

Sir Rowland Hill (chromolitho)
2802528 Sir Rowland Hill (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Rowland Hill)

George Stephenson (chromolitho)
2802527 George Stephenson (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson)

Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (chromolitho)
2802514 Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre)

Richard March Hoe (chromolitho)
2802513 Richard March Hoe (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard March Hoe)

Gazometre (engraving)
2808402 Gazometre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gazometre. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur (engraving)
2808397 Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Clermont, Premier Bateau a Vapeur)

Cor D Alexandre (engraving)
2808394 Cor D Alexandre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cor D Alexandre. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

Pression de L Air (engraving)
2808389 Pression de L Air (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pression de L Air)

Les Enfants de Lippershey (engraving)
2808386 Les Enfants de Lippershey (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Enfants de Lippershey)

Telescope de Newton (engraving)
2808384 Telescope de Newton (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telescope de Newton)

Operation Chirurgicale Apres Anesthesie (engraving)
2808381 Operation Chirurgicale Apres Anesthesie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operation Chirurgicale Apres Anesthesie)

La Mandragore (engraving)
2808380 La Mandragore (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mandragore. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

Different types of Astronomical Quadrants (engraving)
2603403 Different types of Astronomical Quadrants (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

The Theodolite and other Surveryors Instruments (engraving)
2603402 The Theodolite and other Surveryors Instruments (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

New steam carriage by Montais and L Heritier 1887
New steam carriage by Montais and L Heritier. Date: 1887

Steam carriage, Palmer system 1886
Steam carriage, Palmer system. Date: 1886

The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris
2619134 The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris, France in 1785, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The first successful balloon flight of Jean-Pierre Francois Blanchard on 2 March 1784
2619129 The first successful balloon flight of Jean-Pierre FranAzois Blanchard on 2 March 1784, in a hydrogen gas balloon launched from the Champ de Mars, Paris, France

A powder mill and its water wheel, after a 19th century drawing
2619060 A powder mill and its water wheel, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Photography in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619038 Photography in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Trial of a Model of a New Submarine Torpedo-Vessel and Blockade-Runner in the St Georges Swimming Bath
1605598 Trial of a Model of a New Submarine Torpedo-Vessel and Blockade-Runner in the St Georges Swimming Bath, Buckingham Palace Road (engraving) by English School

Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 - 1931), American inventor and businessman, who has been described as Americas greatest inventor

The Inventions and Music Exhibition (engraving)
1614171 The Inventions and Music Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inventions and Music Exhibition)

Augustus Applegath and Edward Cowpers printing machine 1833
The invention of a steam powered rotary printing machine revolutionised the western world and opened large opportunities of mass distribution of books and news publications. 1833

A Great Engineering Achievement, the Ship-Elevator on the Dortmund-Ems Canal (engraving)
1592562 A Great Engineering Achievement, the Ship-Elevator on the Dortmund-Ems Canal (engraving) by Stoltenberg, Fritz (1855-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Great Engineering Achievement)

The Telephone (engraving)
1589783 The Telephone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telephone. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 December 1877)

Lyalls patent postive motion loom
James Lyall from New York, showing his new and patent power loom. Date: 1869

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"Inventions: A Journey through the Eccentric Mind of William Heath Robinson" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson, where imagination knows no bounds. His ingenious contraptions, such as the Pea Apparatus and Bound to Draw, defy logic and tickle our sense of wonder. Yet, despite their brilliance, many were met with rejection by the stern Inventions Board. Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson showcases his resilience in face of adversity. Undeterred by setbacks, he continued to push boundaries and challenge conventional thinking. Take a glimpse at his Mixing treated asbestos fibre machine or marvel at his Patent double action grinder for asbestos – proof that innovation can be found even in unexpected places. During World War I, Robinson's creativity took flight with The Subzeppmarinellin cartoon. This futuristic invention blended submarines and airships seamlessly, capturing both humor and ingenuity amidst a time of turmoil. But not all inventions ended on a high note; Ending in Smoke reminds us that failure is an integral part of progress. It serves as a reminder that every setback brings valuable lessons for future breakthroughs. Robinson's visionary mind also ventured into transportation innovations like the Cube Car – a compact yet efficient vehicle ahead of its time. Meanwhile, Military Rockets showcased his contribution to warfare technology during times when nations sought strategic advantage on battlefields. Though some ideas faced rejection from traditionalists at the Inventions Board once again, it is clear that Robinson's legacy lies not only in successful creations but also in daring to dream beyond societal norms. Let these captivating glimpses into William Heath Robinson's imaginative universe inspire you to embrace curiosity and think outside the box.