Dial Collection (page 9)

COMPUTER ROOM, 1999. Main control switchboard and operators desk at the Washington Water Power Clark Fork River Noxon Rapids Hydroelectric Development Powerhouse in Sanders County, Montana

COMPUTER SYSTEM. A microchip-based computer control system installed in the early 1980s at the Thirtieth Street Station Power Director Center at the Amtrak Railroad Station in Philadelphia

Pilots controls, switches and dials in aeroplane cockpit, front view

Analogue wristwatch with metal strap, dial showing the time, date and day of the week

Illustration, electric sewing machine

Illustration, speedometer showing miles per hour and odometer showing miles travelled

Cross-section diagram of telephone receiver connected to red button phone, rotary dial to the side

Pyrometer, expanded with cross-section

Illustration of voltmeter attached to battery, showing electromotive force on dial

RADIOLA RADIO, c1925. Woman tuning an RCA Radiola Super VIII radio. Photograph, c1925

CURIOUS GILT CLOCK. dial, time

Clock on console with mask and garland, Daniel Marot I, Anonymous, Anonymous, after 1706 - before 1800

Two pendants with sundial, Anonymous, Hans Collaert (I), Philips Galle, 1581

Dentist, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1681

Wall Clock; Case maker Jacques Caffieri, French, 1678 - 1755, master 1714, Movement maker Julien Le Roy, French, 1686 - 1759, master 1713, Dial enamelled by Antoine-Nicolas Martiniere, French

Mantel Clock; Movement by Julien Le Roy, French, 1686 - 1759, master 1713, and dial enameled by Antoine-Nicolas Martiniere, French, 1706 - 1784, master 1720, Case by Unknown; Paris, France

Corner Cupboard; Cabinet by Jacques Dubois, French, 1694 - 1763, master 1742, clock movement by Etienne Le Noir II, French, 1699 - 1778, master 1717

Cartonnier with Bout de Bureau and Clock; Bernard II van Risenburgh, French, after 1696 - about 1766, master before 1730, movement by Etienne Le Noir II, French, 1699 - 1778, master 1717

Antique gas pump counting machine, Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. Route 66

Old clock, 11: 55, just before high noon
Old clock, 11:55, just before high noon

Tower of the Old Town Hall, from the beginning of the 17th century, Salzburg, Salzburg State, Austria

WATCHMAKER, 1869. A watchmaker baking the dials at the Elgin National Watch Company factory in Elgin, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1869

TELEGRAPH, 1860. Communicator and receiver of the military telegraph machine developed by Sir Charles Wheatstone. Wood engraving, English, 1860

Black telephone

AD: THERMOMETER, 1890. American magazine advertisement for Standard Thermometers, 1890

Picture No. 11073671
Buscot House and Park Gardens Oxfordshire, UK

Guinness Clock at Battersea Festival Pleasure Garden
The Guinness Clock at Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens - one of the famous attractions of the Festival of Britain, London, England. Date: 1951

Greenwich Observatory, Greenwich, London - Magnetic Clock Date: circa 1910s

Rouen - Rue de la la Grosse Horloge
Rouen - Rue de la Grosse Horloge (Street of the Great Astronomical Clock) - In Gothic Style (the movement dates from 1390-1397, the surrounding masonry from 1511 and the Fountain from 1731)

The Princeof Wales talks in Spanish with telephone operator. When the Prince of Wales inspected the great new world telephone centre at the Faraday building in London he conversed in Spanish with one

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. A worker in the control room. 1939

First Prize, Sussex Show, Chichester - 1947
Not sure for what the prize was given, nor what it is! Some kind of butter churn perhaps? This weeks mystery photo. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N28374

The chart house in the USS Bunker Hill aircraft carrier, 5 March 1945
USS BUNKER HILL: INTERIOR. The chart house in the USS Bunker Hill aircraft carrier, 5 March 1945

Line engraving, American, 1873
DIAL TELEGRAPH, 1873. Line engraving, American, 1873

Gemma Phrysius or Frisius (1508-1555), Dutch mathematician, holding an adjustable ring dial for determining the altitude of the sun for calendar calculations

Using a compass to dial the plan of a metalliferous mine, Germany. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

Wristwatch Calculator
Newport Beach, California: c. 1974 The Hughes Aircraft Companys digital combination calculator and watch

CURIOUS GILT CLOCK. dial, time

1920s Rotary Dial Phone A. D
1920s Rotary Dial Phone. Upton House, Warwickshire

Poulsen Telegraphone with dial on front of wooden box, dating from 1903

Antique spring balance, 18th century

Geiger Counters with digital display and gauge with needle indicator

Hand inserting black and red wires into an electrical gauge, view from above

Digital illustration of using felt tip pen to draw line parallel to orienteering compass on top of map

Digital illustration of basic compass on map set to magnetic north

Digital illustration of basic orienteering compass with rotating dial

Digital illustration of fixed dial compass

Safe dial, artwork F006 / 7122
Safe dial, computer artwork

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"Dialing into the past: Exploring vintage treasures and timeless technology" Step back in time with a Bakelite telephone, an iconic symbol of communication from yesteryears. Corpus Christi College quad in Oxford - where history dials up its charm amidst stunning architecture. Feel the power of speed as a Shelby Mustang GT500E Eleanor roars to life, dialing up adrenaline on the open road. The Vincent Black Shadow black 1955 - a classic motorcycle that effortlessly dials you back to the stylish 50s era. Embrace elegance and sophistication with the BMW 507, a German masterpiece that perfectly embodies precision engineering and sleek design. Parisian allure captured through transparent clock faces, offering breathtaking views across Seine River's enchanting landscape. Bewcastle Cross stands tall, etching its historical significance onto our timeline as it silently tells tales of ancient times when dials were carved in stone. Clock mechanisms intricately designed to keep time ticking flawlessly, reminding us how every second counts in this fast-paced world. Witness two men at the controls of a Sunderland flying boat, showcasing aviation's remarkable progress since early dial-operated aircraft navigation systems were introduced. A medical watch equipped with advanced features that can monitor vital signs and help healthcare professionals dial-in accurate diagnoses for their patients' well-being. Revolutionizing communication systems: Discover the convenience brought by new dial-operated telephone systems that have transformed how we connect with one another today. Setting your central heating thermostat at cooler temperatures is not only energy-saving but also allows you to efficiently dial down your carbon footprint. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected by various forms of "dial, " these captivating hints remind us of our rich history while highlighting advancements that shape our present lives – all waiting for us to explore and appreciate their unique stories.