Automatic Collection (#19)

The new lighthouse on Lundy Island Devon UK
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Cling reflex. Foot of a 2-month-old baby boy that is trying to grip a thumb. This automatic response occurs for about the first 4 months of life in the hands and feet, helping to prevent falls

Savage Automatic Pistol
Savage automatic pistol

Coin Weighing Machines
Automatic coin-weighing machines separate coins into three different weight divisions

Automatic Pilot
An automatic pilot will control an aircrafts flight, instructions coming from the ground : the pilot takes control only if something unexpected happens

Fire Spraying Helmet
Automatic spraying helmet in use

Chocolate Machine 1930S
Another passenger watches as a man tries to work out how to use an automatic slot machine vending Caleys famous Marching Chocolate, inside a metropolitan railway carriage

Automatic Restaurant
A group of fashionable young women in coats and hats sitting on stools in front of the mirrors of the trendy new Automatic Restaurant, the Strand, London

Printing a Catalogue
The Automatic Front Delivery enables the pressman to closely watch the printing without necessity of removing the sheets from the press

Automatic Bridge Playing machine
An Automatic Bridge Playing machine. The (human) player inserts a coin, is shown his own hand and the dummy s, and plays by inserting plugs in holes representing the cards

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 home, with chores done automatically
A futuristic home, with chores done automatically. The housewifes life will be an easy one in which she can sit back, read the paper and listen to music

Futuristic automatic orchestra
A futuristic automated orchestra -- musicians will become redundant, apart from the conductor who just has to turn a handle. At least the actors haven t been replaced... yet

Croziers automatic battery

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"From Automats to Automatics: A Journey through Time and Technology" Step into the past at the Horn & Hardart Automat in New York City, USA, where hungry patrons once enjoyed a revolutionary dining experience with automatic food dispensers. Innovation knows no bounds, as seen with the introduction of the New British Sten gun by G. H. Davis. This automatic weapon designed during World War II showcased advancements in firepower. Speaking of firearms, we cannot forget John Moses Browning, a legendary inventor whose genius gave birth to iconic automatic pistols that changed military history forever. Sports enthusiasts recall the intense clash between Bristol City and Walsall on 03/05/15 when both teams displayed their automatic reflexes on the field. During times of political upheaval, propaganda played its part. Witness China's Communist Party poster from 1950 urging citizens to give everything for their country - an automated call for loyalty and sacrifice. Artistic expressions take various forms; one such example is a humanoid robot artwork that blurs the line between man and machine, showcasing our fascination with automation. Even animals have been enlisted in technological endeavors like military espionage. Discover how pigeons were trained as camera-carrying spies during wartime operations - nature's own automatic surveillance system. Transport yourself back to early 20th century America with an advertisement for Colt. 45 caliber military automatic pistol - a symbol of power and precision that became synonymous with American weaponry prowess. As technology progressed rapidly, so did communication systems. Explore the wonders of an Automatic Phone Exchange or step further back into history to witness Telephone Exchange in 1929 - marvels that revolutionized telecommunications worldwide.