Manufacturing Equipment Collection

Antique printing press
Antique illustration of printing press typography machine

Bartram's method for cotinuous paper making from tank of pulp at left. Engraving c1870
866062 Bartram's method for cotinuous paper making from tank of pulp at left. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Making paper by hand by sieving pulp in forms. Engraving 1845
866047 Making paper by hand by sieving pulp in forms. Engraving 1845.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Recovery of gold from amalgum
863649 Recovery of gold from amalgum; (add.info.: Recovery of gold from amalgum. 7) chamois leather bag for separating amalgum from excess mercury

Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving)
863956 Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Placing sorted woollen rags in a grinding machine called a Devil)

Paper making, China: forming and drying sheets from pulp. Engraving c1810
866079 Paper making, China: forming and drying sheets from pulp. Engraving c1810.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Purification of silver in muffle furnace
863683 Purification of silver in muffle furnace; (add.info.: Purification of silver in a muffle furnace. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen)

Pounding rags to be made into paper. Engraving c1870
866060 Pounding rags to be made into paper. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving)
672888 Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatilities of components in a boiling liquid mixture)

Assay laboratory with various forms of furnace
863682 Assay laboratory with various forms of furnace; (add.info.: Assay laboratory with various forms of furnace including and athanor or 'Slow Harry', 7)

Various muffles used in assay ovens
863648 Various muffles used in assay ovens; (add.info.: Assaying: Various muffles used in assay ovens for assaying gold and silver 1,2,3: 4,5,6, stopples, bottom plates and covers: 7)

Woman sorting and cutting rags to be turned into paper. Engraving, c1845
866053 Woman sorting and cutting rags to be turned into paper. Engraving, c1845.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Machine for making continuous roll of paper. Engraving c1845'
866052 Machine for making continuous roll of paper. Engraving c1845'; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Washing and grinding of rags for making aper. Engraving c1845
866045 Washing and grinding of rags for making aper. Engraving c1845; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving)
672881 Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatilities of components in a boiling liquid mixture)

Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving)
863954 Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool from various areas of the fleeces into separate batches)

Thomas Highs' (1718-1803)
863952 Thomas Highs' (1718-1803); (add.info.: Thomas Highs' (1718-1803) double jenny, publicly demonstrated in Manchester Exchange, England. in 1772

Steel manufacture, Bessemer process, United Kingdom
863947 Steel manufacture, Bessemer process, United Kingdom; (add.info.: Steel manufacture by the Bessemer process in operation in Sheffield, England)

Marshall's Flax Mill, England, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
863946 Marshall's Flax Mill, England, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The Great Hall of Marshall's Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England)

Roasting gold ore
863652 Roasting gold ore; (add.info.: Roasting gold ore in order to recover the precious metal. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt)

Assaying copper and lead
863650 Assaying copper and lead; (add.info.: Assaying copper and lead: prepared and weighed ore (1) and assay oven (2). From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten

Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving)
672889 Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatilities of components in a boiling liquid mixture)

Paper making, China: producing the pulp. Engraving c1810
866078 Paper making, China: producing the pulp. Engraving c1810.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Washing rags before making them into paper. Engraving, c1870
866059 Washing rags before making them into paper. Engraving, c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Paper making: bleaching cleaned rags with chlorine gas. Engraving, c1870
866058 Paper making: bleaching cleaned rags with chlorine gas. Engraving, c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Foudrinier's machine for cutting paper into sheets. Engraving, c1851
866055 Foudrinier's machine for cutting paper into sheets. Engraving, c1851.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Foudrinier's machine for cutting paper into sheets. Engraving, c1845
866054 Foudrinier's machine for cutting paper into sheets. Engraving, c1845.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Assay laboratory for gold and silver, 1574 (engraving)
863685 Assay laboratory for gold and silver, 1574 (engraving); (add.info.: Assay laboratory for gold and silver. 1) Furnace: 2) Sheet of iron onto which assays are poured: 3) Parting flask

Refining gold
863684 Refining gold; (add.info.: Refining gold: furnaces, 2,2, and operator, 9. The man near 4 is gradually heating a crucible surrounded by a ring of burning coals)

Slubbing-billy, 1880 (engraving)
863953 Slubbing-billy, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The slubbing-billy, inventor uncertain, which came into use in about 1786. Used to spin carded wool into rovings)

Assaying copper
863653 Assaying copper; (add.info.: Assaying copper: Furnaces (1,4), ore (3), bellows (5), and aeolipile (6) to supply draught to furnaces. Pot in which flux is prepared (8)

Smelting copper
863647 Smelting copper; (add.info.: Smelting copper. From a 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt- und Berckwercksarten" originally)

Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving)
672891 Distillation of alcohol. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatilities of components in a boiling liquid mixture)

Loom for making Hemp fishing nets, 1880 (engraving)
863949 Loom for making Hemp fishing nets, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Loom for making Hemp fishing nets. J & W Stuart's factory, Musselburgh, near Edinburgh, Scotland)

Refining of silver
863651 Refining of silver; (add.info.: Refining of silver, showing (2) a test put into the furnace and (3) burning the silver in a test

Erskine Beveridge & Company's Factory, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
863948 Erskine Beveridge & Company's Factory, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Weaving shed, Erskine Beveridge & Company's St Leonard's Factory, Dunfermline, Scotland)

Making paper by hand. Engravingc1851
866075 Making paper by hand. Engravingc1851.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Making paper by hand by sieving pulp in forms. Engraving c1870
866046 Making paper by hand by sieving pulp in forms. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870
866061 Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Antique illustration of scientific discoveries: Steam power, Marquis de Jouffroy

Parisian printing
Vintage colour engraving of a Parisian printing press, France, 15th Century

Engraving of man working at a printing machine
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Antique illustration of scientist: Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Cutting machine
Steam transversely cutting machine

Old turning lathe, detail, in an old abandoned factory in Rijeka, Croatia, Europe

History of Textile Industry - Cotton Spinning Machine
Vintage engraving of a diagram of a Cotton Spinning Machine, Drawing and Roving Frames.1880

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of manufacturing equipment. From an antique printing press to a cotton spinning machine, these historical artifacts tell the story of our industrial past. Delve into the history of textile production as you witness a cotton spinning machine in action. Feel the rhythm as it transforms raw materials into fine threads, paving the way for the booming textile industry. Experience the artistry behind papermaking as craftsmen meticulously sieve pulp in forms, creating beautiful sheets by hand. Witness their dedication to perfection through an engraving dating back to 1870. Immerse yourself in a courtyard bustling with machines used for fulling fabrics at Brothers Wetter textile factory. Marvel at how innovation and technology transformed traditional methods into efficient processes. Discover scientific breakthroughs that shaped our modern world, such as steam power pioneered by Marquis de Jouffroy. Let your imagination soar as you envision his revolutionary invention propelling industries forward. Witness women diligently spinning silk while delicately heating silkworms on fire, showcasing their expertise in Vermis sericus production. Appreciate their skillful craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. Transport yourself to Parisian printing shops where skilled artisans bring words to life on paper using age-old techniques. Admire their precision and attention to detail captured beautifully in an antique illustration. Meet Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a visionary scientist whose contributions revolutionized various fields including manufacturing equipment. Celebrate his ingenuity and tireless pursuit of progress through an enchanting depiction from yesteryears. Encounter cutting-edge machinery like never before with a glimpse of a cutting machine hard at work. Marvel at its efficiency and accuracy as it shapes raw materials into precise components for countless applications. Uncover hidden treasures within old abandoned factories like an ancient turning lathe found in Rijeka, Croatia's forgotten corners of Europe. Reflect upon its rich history and imagine all those who once relied on this machine for their livelihoods.