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Background imageEquipment Collection: Fast order chef

Fast order chef

Background imageEquipment Collection: Le Suffren balloon ascent, Nantes

Le Suffren balloon ascent, Nantes
View of the Le Suffren balloon ascending from the garden of the orphanage, Nantes, France. Including the equipment used to raise and fill it. 14 June 1784

Background imageEquipment Collection: Early balloon design

Early balloon design, described as an aerostatic globe, with equipment to travel in the air by wind. A) The Vessel. B) Sails that are used according to the wind

Background imageEquipment Collection: WW2 Poster -- Quick! Your binoculars

WW2 Poster -- Quick! Your binoculars
Quick! Your binoculars. Supply poster, lithograph. Put your binoculars on Active Service Now! 1940

Background imageEquipment Collection: WW2 Poster -- Mightier Yet

WW2 Poster -- Mightier Yet
Mightier Yet! Britains Mechanised Army grows stronger every day. Recruitment poster produced by HMSO, printed by Greycaine Limited, showing Vickers Mark 2 medium tanks. 1940

Background imageEquipment Collection: Imperial Airways Poster, Reliability, Comfort

Imperial Airways Poster, Reliability, Comfort. Showing details of the equipment of the most luxurious air liners in the world (Heracles Class), with pictograms of features on a yellow background. 1934

Background imageEquipment Collection: Balloon launch from a stadium, Italy

Balloon launch from a stadium, Italy
Detailed picture showing the paraphernalia of a balloon launch, seen inside a stadium in Italy, with two wooden launch towers, gantry, gas making equipment, and a large crowd of spectators

Background imageEquipment Collection: Professor Bourguet, balloon ascent, Berlin

Professor Bourguet, balloon ascent, Berlin
Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Bourguet, who made a balloon ascent in Berlin, Germany. 23 May 1804

Background imageEquipment Collection: Robertson balloon flight, Munich, Germany

Robertson balloon flight, Munich, Germany
Robertson ascending in a balloon from a square in Munich, Germany, watched by a crowd of spectators. A small parachute is attached to one side of the balloon

Background imageEquipment Collection: Street scene after a fire, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China

Street scene after a fire, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China
Street scene after a fire in Wanchai, Hong Kong, China, with firemen clearing up their equipment. Date: 1987

Background imageEquipment Collection: Label design for Epices du Traiteur spices

Label design for Epices du Traiteur spices, showing a chef in front of a kitchen range. early 20th century

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for the Biro ballpoint pen

Advertisement for the Biro ballpoint pen, retail price a staggering 55 shillings -- two pounds and fifteen shillings in pre-decimalisation money, which was a lot in those days

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for Michelin Lucrative auto equipment

Advertisement for Michelin Lucrative auto equipment

Background imageEquipment Collection: Poster giving the cost of various weapons and equipment

Poster giving the cost of various weapons and equipment
Wartime poster giving the cost of various weapons and equipment, from aircraft, tanks, ships, guns and shells to barrage balloons and searchlights. 1940s

Background imageEquipment Collection: Wartime leaflet, blood transfusion service

Wartime leaflet, blood transfusion service
Wartime leaflet about the blood transfusion service, showing how blood, and blood transfusion equipment, are dropped by parachute behind enemy lines to save the lives of wounded soldiers. 1940s

Background imageEquipment Collection: Winnowing rice, Japan

Winnowing rice, Japan. circa 1890s

Background imageEquipment Collection: Women with spinning wheel, Scotland

Women with spinning wheel, Scotland
Two women and a girl sitting outside the Post Office with a spinning wheel and other equipment, Scotland. late 19th century

Background imageEquipment Collection: RAF observer with wireless transmitter, WW1

RAF observer with wireless transmitter, WW1
An RAF observer with a wireless transmitter which allows him to keep in touch with British guns, on the Western Front in France during World War One. circa 1916

Background imageEquipment Collection: Saw Mills, Woolwich Arsenal

Saw Mills, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the saw mills at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, with tree trunks about to be cut into planks. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Introduction, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal

Introduction, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Main factory interior, Woolwich Arsenal

Main factory interior, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the main factory interior at Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, showing the metal turnery branch for the manufacture of fuses. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Egyptian knife-grinder, Egypt

Egyptian knife-grinder, Egypt. circa 1870

Background imageEquipment Collection: Wheelers Shop, Woolwich Arsenal

Wheelers Shop, Woolwich Arsenal
Interior of the Wheelers Shop, Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, where ammunition wagons, water and tank carts, ambulance wagons, etc, are manufactured. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Title page design, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal

Title page design, Album of Views of Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, printed and published by Gale & Polden Ltd, with an image of two gunners with a field gun. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal

Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the iron and steel foundry, Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, where shells of all sizes are cast. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Main entrance gates, Woolwich Arsenal, SE London

Main entrance gates, Woolwich Arsenal, SE London
View of the main entrance gates of Woolwich Arsenal in south east London, with a large crowd of people. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Man and boy sifting tea, China

Man and boy sifting tea, China. circa 1890

Background imageEquipment Collection: Trimmers Shop, Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal

Trimmers Shop, Iron and Steel Foundry, Woolwich Arsenal
View of the trimmers shop in the iron and steel foundry, Woolwich Arsenal, south east London, for the trimming and grinding of shells of all sizes. circa 1905

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for the Westinghouse Laundromat

Advertisement for the Westinghouse Laundromat automatic washing machine. 20th century

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for the Invincible vacuum cleaner

Advertisement for the Invincible vacuum cleaner
Advertisement for the Invincible 6020 cylinder vacuum cleaner, the last word in modern cleaners, costing 11 2s 8d from Co-Operative Societies everywhere

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for Greens Lawn Mowers

Advertisement for Greens Lawn Mowers, featuring the Silens Messor, which was designed to make very little noise. early 20th century

Background imageEquipment Collection: Winemaking equipment, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal

Winemaking equipment, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
An antique object used in the making of wine, in the showroom of Henriques & Henriques SA, Camara de Lobos, near Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Date: early 21st century

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for the Harper food mincer

Advertisement for the Harper food mincer, marketed by John Harper & Co Ltd of Willenhall, Staffordshire. 1952

Background imageEquipment Collection: A Night to Remember, film studio scene

A Night to Remember, film studio scene
An artists colour sketch of a film studio scene for the 1958 film, A Night to Remember, starring Kenneth More, based on the Titanic disaster of 1912

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advert for the EKCO vintage radio set

Advert for the EKCO vintage radio set
Advert for a vintage radio set for EKCO electric radio receivers. early 1930s

Background imageEquipment Collection: Thomas Edison with his phonograph

Thomas Edison with his phonograph
The American inventor Thomas Alva Edison (right) with his phonograph. On the left is another man, with a contraption containing what appear to be recording cylinders. circa 1920s

Background imageEquipment Collection: Poster advertising the Territorial Army

Poster advertising the Territorial Army. Lets be prepared to defend the peace we re working to win. Volunteer with me for the Territorial Army, 9 divisions strong, with modern equipment

Background imageEquipment Collection: American and British with equipment, Western Front, WW1

American and British with equipment, Western Front, WW1

Background imageEquipment Collection: Studio fashion models in science laboratory

Studio fashion models in science laboratory
Two studio fashion models in a science laboratory setting. circa 1970s

Background imageEquipment Collection: Scene of desolation on the Somme, Western Front, WW1

Scene of desolation on the Somme, Western Front, WW1
A scene of desolation on the Somme, France, Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

Background imageEquipment Collection: British engineering dump, Western Front, WW1

British engineering dump, Western Front, WW1
Scene at a British engineering dump on the Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

Background imageEquipment Collection: RFA men with parachute equipment, France, WW1

RFA men with parachute equipment, France, WW1
Men of the RFA (Royal Field Artillery) with parachute equipment on the Western Front in France during World War One. They are responsible for air observation using kite balloons

Background imageEquipment Collection: British soldiers in trench, Western Front, WW1

British soldiers in trench, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers in a trench with kitchen equipment, on the Western Front during World War One. circa 1916

Background imageEquipment Collection: Man in textile industry operating machine, Scotland

Man in textile industry operating machine, Scotland

Background imageEquipment Collection: Harbour scene with ship and equipment, Scotland

Harbour scene with ship and equipment, Scotland
A harbour scene in Scotland with a ship and various equipment, all looking rather run-down and shabby

Background imageEquipment Collection: Harbour scene with ships and equipment, Scotland

Harbour scene with ships and equipment, Scotland
A harbour scene in Scotland with ships and various equipment, all looking rather run-down and shabby

Background imageEquipment Collection: Steam engine at side of building

Steam engine at side of building
Steam engine with lifting equipment on a railway track at the side of a building

Background imageEquipment Collection: Indian man with oxen and water well

Indian man with oxen and water well
An Indian man with a pair of oxen, operating a water well

Background imageEquipment Collection: Machinery in a factory

Machinery in a factory
An array of machinery in a factory manufacturing white lead

Background imageEquipment Collection: Factory with coiled wire

Factory with coiled wire
A factory with newly manufactured wire standing in coils on the floor

Background imageEquipment Collection: Manufacturing equipment

Manufacturing equipment
A piece of manufacturing equipment

Background imageEquipment Collection: Amateur wireless hobbyists

Amateur wireless hobbyists

Background imageEquipment Collection: Gelli coalmine, Rhondda, South Wales

Gelli coalmine, Rhondda, South Wales
View of the Gelli coalmine, Rhondda, South Wales. 1935

Background imageEquipment Collection: Man and woman with radio equipment

Man and woman with radio equipment
A man and a woman sit with radio equipment, including earphones, clearly enjoying what they are hearing

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of copper border and jelly moulds

A selection of copper border and jelly moulds. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of jelly and cake moulds

A selection of jelly and cake moulds. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A variety of coffee pots and cafetieres

A variety of coffee pots and cafetieres from a household goods catalogue. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: An assortment of graters, cake and breadmakers

An assortment of graters, cake and breadmakers. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of assorted pastry cutters

A selection of assorted pastry cutters. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of mincers, mashers and marmalade cutters

A selection of mincers, mashers and marmalade cutters. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: An assortment of teapots, toast forks and trivets

An assortment of teapots, toast forks and trivets Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of etnas, egg steamers, poachers and whisks

A selection of etnas, egg steamers, poachers and whisks Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: An assortment of aluminium cooking utensils

An assortment of aluminium cooking utensils
An assortment of sheet aluminium cooking utensils, polished inside and out. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: Music lesson at a school in Kilburn

Music lesson at a school in Kilburn
A group of boys and their teacher in a music lesson at St Johns School in Kilburn, north west London. They are playing something back on a reel to reel tape recorder. Date: 1960

Background imageEquipment Collection: An assortment of coffee roasters and mills

An assortment of coffee roasters and mills. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of colanders, chafing dishes, etc

A selection of colanders, chafing dishes, etc
A selection of colanders, chafing dishes, sieves and strainers. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of kitchen sundries

A selection of kitchen sundries
A selection of kitchen equipment including kettles, flour sifters, towel airers, vegetable racks and meat safes. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of moulds and other kitchen equipment

A selection of moulds and other kitchen equipment
A selection of moulds, pans and other kitchen equipment. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: A selection of funnels, food warmers and flour bins

A selection of funnels, food warmers and flour bins. Date: circa 1900

Background imageEquipment Collection: Musical instruments

Musical instruments, Band, Bands, Kit, Drums, Percussion, cello, music

Background imageEquipment Collection: Knives and Scissors to Grind Oh

Knives and Scissors to Grind Oh
Old Street Cries -- Knives and Scissors to Grind Oh!! 20th century

Background imageEquipment Collection: Threshing wheat during the First World War

Threshing wheat during the First World War -- more wheat was needed because of the U-Boat campaign. 1914-1918

Background imageEquipment Collection: Territorial Army Poster

Territorial Army Poster
A recruiting poster for the Territorial Army, highlighting that sporting pursuits need not be sacrificed to join - in fact they are actually strongly encouraged! Date: circa 1922

Background imageEquipment Collection: The Hiker & Camper 1934

The Hiker & Camper 1934
Stylised front cover of The Hiker and Camper magazine featuring an advertisement for Stormgard rain capes, leggings sou westers & rucksacks, all necessary for keen hikers. Date: June 1934

Background imageEquipment Collection: Bukta Rucksack Advert

Bukta Rucksack Advert
Advertisement for Buktas rucsacs - the care-free spirit of the hiker and rambler is the outcome of careful forethought. Date: July 1931

Background imageEquipment Collection: Skiing Equipment

Skiing Equipment
Skiing equipment. Date: 1960s

Background imageEquipment Collection: Walliss Hiking Kit Ad

Walliss Hiking Kit Ad
Advertisement for Walliss hiking kit comprising rucksack, practical flannel shorts and mens pure wool stockings, all essential equipment for this pastime. Date: March 1932

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for the Bendix washing machine

Advertisement for the Bendix washing machine

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for the Tip Toe iron

Advertisement for the Tip Toe iron -- its owner wonders how she ever did without it. 20th century

Background imageEquipment Collection: Advertisement for Norge kitchen appliances

Advertisement for Norge kitchen appliances, with the motto: See Norge Before You Buy. Showing a woman out shopping with her little girl. 20th century

Background imageEquipment Collection: Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement

Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement
Advertisement for the Elizabeth Ann kitchen unit in stainless steel for the aristocrat of kitchen equipment for...a bright, easy kitchen. c.1955

Background imageEquipment Collection: Redring advertisement, c. 1955

Redring advertisement, c. 1955
Advertisement for Redring Metrovick Boiling Plates manufactured by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company of Old Trafford, Manchester, showing a jubilant housewife delighted with her new cooker

Background imageEquipment Collection: Hiking Outfits Advert

Hiking Outfits Advert
Advert for Lang & Norton, specialists in British made hiking outfits, including sensible walking shoes, khaki drill shorts and natty sleeveless pullovers. Date: March 1932

Background imageEquipment Collection: Pilot and co-pilot - Equipage II

Pilot and co-pilot - Equipage II
The cockpit of a large airliner with pilot and co-pilot. Poster issued by Le Secretariat General a la Defense Aerienne. Date: 1950s




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