Mechanical Collection (#48)

Automatic telephone-girls: Operators replaced by machines
A diagram of the mechanical telephone exchange, showing what happens once the number is dialled to when the call is received

Clearing Rubble
A domestic building site is cleared of rubble and wreckage by a mechanical digger and two haulage trucks

Cockings Parachute
Robert Cockings parachute descent above the Vauxhall Gardens, London. Dropped from Charles Greens Royal Vauxhall the inverted cone failed and Cocking hit the ground fatally

March of Machinery
The March of Machinery. The usefulness of technological advances - artificial limbs dentures - street cleaners and mechanical horses

Fire-Breathing Horse
A mechanical horse that breathes fire

GORDONs WAXWORKS, 1907
Gordons Mechanical Waxworks at Ashton Fair

Body / Plastic Renovation
Neo-plastic renovation therapy - a mechanical fountain of youth which rejuvenates the human body, in a beauty parlour of the future

Western Union operating room, New York, USA
The Western Union main operating room at the companys New York offices, showing a front view of the switchboard, the pneumatic message system and the mechanical in-house system

Bulldozers rebuilding the sotrm beach in Cley Norfolk UK. As climate change induced sea level rise takes hold areas of
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Harvesting grapes, near Castillon, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Harvesting grapes in a vineyard near Macon, Burgundy (Bourgogne), France, Europe

Town Hall Clock, Astronomical clock, Old Town Square, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Joseph Whitworth / Col Lit
SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH English mechanical engineer and inventor

Joseph Whitworth / W Inven
SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH English mechanical engineer and inventor

Joseph Whitworth / Erfindu
SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH English mechanical engineer and inventor

Compositor at Work
A compositor at work in pre- mechanical days, picking out the individual letters to make up the text held in the holder beside him

Operating Mech. Semaphore
Operating the mechanical semaphore of the Royal Navy

S for Semaphore
A sailor composes the letters on the mechanical semaphore used by the Royal Navy

Using Mech. Semaphore
A rating of the Royal Navy using the mechanical semaphore

Mechanical Semaphore
Mechanical semaphore used by the British Navy

Penny-In-Slot Machine
A penny-in-the-slot machine presumably promising some kind of entertainment upon payment and possibly a prize

Card with Lovers
An elaborate Victorian card showing two lovers - the male figure can be made to stand or kneel by pulling a tab !

Self-Adjusting Clepsydra
The SELF-ADJUSTING CLEPSYDRA is attributed to Ctesibius, a mechanical engineer of Alexandria, Egypt: the technology involves a dual action of tube and reservoir Date: circa 200 BC

Vaucansons Automata
JACQUES DE VAUCANSON French inventor, notably of automata; here, he astonishes his servant with a mechanical flute-player Date: 1709 - 1782

Steam Wagon on the Farm
Mechanical haulage in the cornfields - a steam wagon helps bring in the harvest

Clockwork Carriages 1900
French Clockwork Carriages

French Mechanical Toys

Shaving Machine
Six men are shaved simultaneously in this up-to- date shaving establishment, equipped with the very latest thing in mechanical beard- removal

A Mechanical Horse, a new tractor in Vienna, Austria, devised for helping (with extra horse power) horses up hills

London Cries Entertainer
A showman with a mechanical dancing doll entertains. Here he has attracted the attentions of a young boy and girl

Mechanical Carriage Toy
A French mechanical carriage

Mechanical Whisk 1925
From wooden spoon to mechanical whisk - saving time and fatigue !

Kempelins Automaton Chess Player
Wolfgang von Kempelins Automaton Chess Player. It was created in Germany, was widely exhibited, and eventually reappeared in New York in 1845

Futuristic device to help a gentleman get dressed
A futuristic device to help a gentleman get dressed in the automatic home of the future. At the press of a button, a mechanical arm holds out his suit, top hat and walking stick

Futuristic invention for the lazy person
A futuristic invention for the lazy person -- no need to leave your seat when you need a drink, in the automatic home of the future

Futuristic mechanised barbers shop
A futuristic mechanised barbers shop, where all the barber has to do is press a few buttons on a machine

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"Unleashing the Power of Mechanical Marvels: A Journey through Time and Innovation" Step into The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London, where mechanical wonders come to life. Witness the intricate beauty of 1490 Leonardo Da Vinci's color portrait, a testament to his visionary mind that transcended centuries. Feel the adrenaline rush as you behold the majestic Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco. Its powerful presence embodies engineering excellence and speed. Marvel at Joseph Whitworth's IMechE medal and invitation, symbols of recognition for his groundbreaking contributions to mechanical advancements that shaped our world. Experience pure innovation with D Napier and Son's Deltic engine, an epitome of efficiency and reliability in locomotive technology. Picture No. 10767981 captures its raw power in action. Witness Welsh Lady skillfully using a Singer Sewing Machine, showcasing how mechanics revolutionized everyday life by enhancing productivity and creativity. Be amazed by GLC-LFB Foam Tender at East Ham - a true hero ready to combat fire emergencies with its cutting-edge mechanisms designed for safety and protection. Contemplate the mind-boggling concept of multiple universes while exploring the realms of imagination intertwined with mechanics' boundless possibilities. Observe a mechanical digger tirelessly excavating earth, reminding us how these machines have reshaped industries like construction and mining worldwide. Discover ancient ingenuity through Antikythera mechanism artwork C017 / 7190 – an astonishing astronomical calculator from antiquity that astounds even modern minds today. Challenge your intellect with Rubik's Cube artwork – a mesmerizing fusion of logic, mathematics, and mechanics that has captivated generations since its invention. Mechanical marvels transcend time; they are windows into human ingenuity shaping our past, present, and future. Embrace their allure as we celebrate their impact on society.