Simplex Collection

1910 SimpleX Date: 1953

Advert for Follows & Bates winding machines 1900s
Various machines from the late 19th Century early 20th century, advertised in The Ironmonger Diary and Text Book, for Follows & Bates in Manchester. Circa 1900

Purple spots and rose rash
5855400 Purple spots and rose rash; (add.info.: Skin diseases: Purple spots, Purpura simplex and P. haemorrhagica and rose rash, Exanthesis roseola)

Skin diseases of infants
5855399 Skin diseases of infants; (add.info.: Red gum or Strophulus, a skin disease affecting infants, and Lichen simplex, a thickening of the skin after pruritus)

Scarlet fever
5855393 Scarlet fever; (add.info.: Scarlet fever, Rosalia simplex and R. paristhmitica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia)

Impetigo
5855391 Impetigo; (add.info.: Contagious skin diseases impetigo and rhypia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia Londinensis," J)

China pink, Dianthus chinensis, varieties: laciniatus simplex, laciniatus florepleno
FLO4627410 China pink, Dianthus chinensis, varieties: laciniatus simplex, laciniatus florepleno. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Curtis British Entomology Plate 436
Hymenoptera: *Emphytus fasciatus (Banded Tenthredo) [Plant: Sparganium simplex (Less Burr-reed)] Date: 1824-39

Kaiser Wilhelm II - travelling by car
German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II - travelling by car (a very early Mercedes Simplex Phaeton). Date: 1906

Sombre hummingbird, Aphantochroa cirrochloris (Ornismya simplex, Trochilus cirrochloris), albino variety. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Picture No. 12479164
Simplex Shrimp - camouflaged on sand - Night Date:

Picture No. 12479161
Simplex Shrimp - on sand feeding on Sea Star Date:

The Hardy Simplex road drill, Hardy Patent Pick Company, Sheffield

The Hardy Simplex, early 1900s

UW ET 1817 06
Simplex Shrimp - by Seastar on sand, Night dive - Tasi Tolu dive site, Dili, East Timor (Timor Leste) Date: 25-Feb-19

A poster advertising Simplex Amsterdam bicycles, 1907 (colour litho)
1198408 A poster advertising Simplex Amsterdam bicycles, 1907 (colour litho) by Hoeksema, Daniel (1879-1935); 115x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoeksema)

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988023 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Damask rose and single yellow rose
Damask rose, Rosa damascena basilica, and single yellow rose, Rosa lutea simplex. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from an illustration drawn from nature by Stark from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs

1912 Simplex. Creator: Unknown
1912 Simplex

Picture No. 12479162
Simplex Shrimp - camouflaged on sand - Night Date:

Advert for John Gardner & Son, sausage machine 1888
Simplex, silent sausage machine and pie-meat cutter, patentees and sole makers, Smithfield Works, Bradford Street, Birminham. 1888

Simplex gun by Mimard & Blachon. 19th century

Simple stalked ipomaea, Ipomaea simplex.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, London

Sheffield Simplex Vintage Car, England. Date: 1900s

Simplex car, Birmingham, c. 1910
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u05977

Munitions Manufacture, Sheffield, c. 1917
Munitions Manufacture, Sheffield Simplex Motor Works Ltd. Fitzwilliam Works, Tinsley, World War I From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s02071

BRIGHTON BEACH: RACETRACK. George Robertson and Al Poole in a Mercedes Simplex, competing in 24-hour auto race at Brighton Beach race track, New York City, 1909

Picture No. 11074190
Large-billed Tern in flight Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESOUTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICAN, BRAZIL, AMAZON, WILDLIFE, BIRD, BIRDS, LARGE-BILLED, LARGE, BILLED, TERN, TERNS, SEA BIRD

Picture No. 11074189
Large-billed Tern in flight Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Picture No. 11074149
Large-billed Tern Pantanal area Mato Grosso Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

Picture No. 10890628
Grey Whistler - in a mangrove bush (Pachycephala simplex) Date:

Picture No. 10890629
Grey Whistler - perched on a branch in riverine vegetation along the Adelaide River (Pachycephala simplex) Date:

Picture No. 10760745
Simple-Leaved Bean-Caper - Yellowish-green succulent plant. In the floodplain of the Hoanib river at the edge of the Namib Desert. (Zygophyllum simplex) Date:

Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus simplex) adult, perched on twig, Taipei City, Taiwan, April

Simplex typewriter, early 20th century
Simplex typewriter, early 20th-century artwork. This simple design of typewriter was developed by the Simplex Typewriter Company of New York, USA, first appearing in around 1892

1907 Mercedes Simplex
Automobile (Cars). 1907 Mercedes-Simplex exhibited inside

A bonnet view of 30h. p. Sheffield-Simplex with Pytchley Li
A photograph showing Countess Fitzwilliams new 30h.p. Sheffield-Simplex with Pytchely Limousine body by Van Den Plas

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"Simplex: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of Simplex, a name that has left its mark on various industries since 1910. From winding machines to vintage cars, road drills to sausage machines, this brand has been synonymous with simplicity and efficiency. In the early 1900s, Follows & Bates introduced their revolutionary SimpleX Date in an advert that captured the imagination of many. This innovative machine paved the way for future advancements in timekeeping technology. Transportation was not exempt from Simplex's influence either. The Hardy Simplex road drill and car from the 1920s showcased their commitment to engineering excellence. Even Kaiser Wilhelm II himself recognized the superiority of these vehicles as he traveled by car during his reign. But it wasn't just machinery where Simplex made its mark; they also ventured into other fields like entomology and firearms. Curtis British Entomology Plate 436 featured stunning illustrations of butterflies including the mesmerizingly beautiful simple stalked ipomaea or Ipomaea simplex. Mimard & Blachon's creation, the Simplex gun, displayed precision craftsmanship combined with cutting-edge design. The culinary world also witnessed Simplex's impact through John Gardner & Son's advertisement for their sausage machine in 1888. This device simplified meat processing while ensuring consistent quality—a testament to how innovation can enhance even our everyday experiences. Nature enthusiasts were captivated by sightings of rare species such as the sombre hummingbird (Aphantochroa cirrochloris). Its vibrant colors mirrored those found in nature itself—simple yet breathtakingly beautiful. Finally, we cannot forget about style and elegance—the Sheffield Simplex Vintage Car epitomized both qualities effortlessly. With its sleek lines and timeless appeal, it became a symbol of sophistication on wheels. Throughout history, whether it be through pioneering inventions or awe-inspiring natural wonders, one thing remains constant: SimplEx's dedication to simplicity and excellence.