Technology Collection (#206)

AUTOMOBILE RACE, 1908. George Schuster (in car, left) and Montague Roberts, the American team in a Thomas Flyer automobile, in Times Square

AUTOMOBILE, c1905. Man driving an automobile through an American town. Photograph, c1905

DETROIT: AUTO RACE, c1902. Reimers Loco winning a five mile race at Grosse Pointe track in Detroit, Michigan, c1902

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AUTOMOBILE DISPLAY, 1904. Automobile display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Missouri, 1904

Magellan spacecraft in clean room

PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. The Tower of Jewels reflected in the lagoon at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, California. Photograph, c1915

ROENTGEN X-RAY, 1896. The first published X-ray photograph, as reproduced in Wilhelm Roentgens paper announcing his accidental discovery of X-rays

VILLARD DE HONNECOURT (c1225-c1250). French architect. Page from Villards sketchbook showing a mechanical device

SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Morse sending out the first telegram on 24 May 1844. Undated illustration

DAWN OF THE CENTURY, 1900. Sheet music cover for Dawn of the Century, a march and two-step, American, 1900

ABRAHAM DARBY (1678-1717). English ironmaster. Darby at his forge and the discovery of cast iron. Etching, English, 19th century

ARISTOTLE (384-322 B. C. ). Greek philosopher
ARISTOTLE (384-322 B.C.). Greek philosopher. 16th century illustration of Aristotles ballistics theory

FIREFIGHTING, c1834. An American hand-pulled fire engine dating from c1834. Engraving, English, 1885, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

FIREFIGHTING, 1882. An American invention for a horse-powered fire engine and pump. Engraving, English, 1885

FIREFIGHTING, c1725. A hand-pulled fire engine dating from c1725. Engraving, English, 1885

FIREFIGHTING, c1600. A single-acting fire pump used to fight fires, c1600. Engraving, English, 1885

ROCKET TO THE MOON, 1920. Launch of a rocket aimed at the moon. Illustration, 1920

EDISON: STUDIO, 1893. The Black Maria, the worlds first motion picture studio erected in 1893, on the grounds of Thomas A. Edisons laboratory, West Orange, New Jersey

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, 1867. Articulated surgical blades that can be fitted to one handle, developed by Joseph-Frederic-Benoit Charriere and exhibited at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, 1867. Speculum for obtaining a view of the larynx, as exhibited at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition. Contemporary English wood engraving

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, 1867. Polypotome for cutting away growths in the larynx, as exhibited at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition. Contemporary English wood engraving

EYE WASH, 1867. Follins eye wash instrument, as exhibited at the Paris International Exhibition. Wood engraving, English, 1867

YACHT: BOILER, 1880. Cross-section of the boiler for the steam-yacht, Anthracite. Engraving, American, 1880

LIGHTSHIP, 1881. The Electric Light at Sea. Engraving after a drawing by J. O
LIGHTSHIP, 1881. The Electric Light at Sea. Engraving after a drawing by J.O. Davidson, 1881

RUMSEY: PROPOSAL, 1788. Proposal by James Rumsey to get supporting partners in developing his steamboat, as well as a machine for supplying water to mills. Broadside, May 1788

COMPASS, 1600. A Compass from William Gilberts De Magnete. Woodcut, London, 1600

ISOGONIC MAP, 1888. Isogonic map showing the lines of magnetic declination in the United States, 1888

TYPEWRITER, 1896. The Dudley typewriter and adding machine. Engraving, American, 1896

HINE: WATCH FACTORY, 1908. A man tending to a machine that makes the tiny screws used in watches at a factory in South Bend, Indiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1908

Irkutsk railway station

Irkutsk railway station, Siberia, Russia

Modern building of Ministry of Justice and the Civil Registry Agency near the Kura River in the center of Tbilisi

Tbilisi (Georgia) with the Public Service Hall

An Apothecarys Tools
View of a replica of a 1920s style Kellogg Magneto Wall Type telephone, a mortar and pestle (labelled Apothecary ), and a glass jar apparently filled with a red liquid, mid to late twentieth century

Woman talking on phone, close-up, studio shot

Young woman talking on phone, close-up

Young woman using telephone, smiling

Businessman talking on phone, holding pen

Businessman looking at telephone diary

F-Shuttle Lifts-Off-C
The Space Shuttle Columbia lifts-off 22 October 1992 carrying a crew of six for a ten-day science mission. Columbias crew will study the Earths gravitational fields and movement of the Earths crust

Us-Shuttle-Earth Rise
With the Earth in the background, the robot arm of the Space Shuttle Endeavour (L) reaches out as it prepares to grab the Hubble Space Telescope to bring it into the shuttles cargo bay 04 December

Us-Hubble Floats Free
In this picture released by NASA 10 December 1993, the Hubble Space Telescope floats slowly away from the Space Shuttle Endeavours robot arm as the telescope is placed back into orbit 10 December

Us-Space-New Solar Panels
The sun reflects off the newly installed solar panels of the Hubble Space Telescope as it sits in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Endeavour 09 December 1993

Us-Shuttle Columbia, Horizon
The Space Shuttle Columbia is reflected in a marsh 18 October 1993 as it lifts off from launch pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US

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Shuttle Discovery Astronaut Carl Walz (L) works with a wrench 16 September 1993 as the shuttle approaches sunrise. Astronaut James Newman works with a foot restraint in the aft of the cargo bay

Us-Space Shuttle Lands
The Space Shuttle Discovery lands early 22 September 1993 marking the first night landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Space-Shuttle and Robot Arm
The German-built ORFEUS-SPAS spacecraft (L) is held by Discoverys robot arm 19 September 1993 and moved around the Space Shuttle. The Shuttle is scheduled to land in Florida 21 September

Space-Titan4 Launch
A United States Air Force Titan-4 launch vehicle leaves complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 22 December 1994 carrying a Defense Support Program Spacecraft to orbit

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"Unveiling the Power of Technology: From Africa's Political Map to the Moon Landing" Embarking on a journey through time and space, it has revolutionized our world in unimaginable ways and has transcended boundaries and connected us all, shaping our lives in ways we could have never fathomed. From the Police Public Call Box standing tall amidst London's snowy streets to the awe-inspiring sight of the first Ferris wheel at Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893, these iconic landmarks symbolize humanity's relentless pursuit of progress. Stepping into The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works in London takes us back to an era when innovation was fueled by passion and dedication. Witnessing a side view diagram of Ariane 5 rocket reminds us that technology not only propels us forward but also carries our dreams beyond Earth's atmosphere. The indelible image of Buzz Aldrin standing on the moon during Apollo 11 mission captures mankind's greatest achievement – a testament to human ingenuity and technological prowess. Neil Armstrong and Eagle reflected in his visor remind us that even amidst vastness, technology brings people together. Saturn, captured in its natural colors by Cassini spacecraft, showcases how technology enables exploration beyond our own planet. It unveils secrets hidden within celestial realms while igniting curiosity about what lies beyond. Reflecting upon history, we witness the use of an arquebusse from the 16th century - a precursor to modern firearms - highlighting how technological advancements have shaped warfare throughout time. Stevens Institute established itself as a beacon for knowledge and innovation since its inception in Hoboken, New Jersey back in 1870. This institution stands as proof that education combined with technological advancements can create wonders for society. Venturing into uncharted waters off Cornwall’s Lands End reveals oil rig Dixilyn Field 97; it signifies how technology has unlocked new frontiers beneath the ocean's surface, fueling our energy needs.