Electrical Collection (page 6)

Treidelschiff / Towboat (colour litho)
8666275 Treidelschiff / Towboat (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treidelschiff)

Battery of howitzers passing through saluting base (colour photo)
8668608 Battery of howitzers passing through saluting base (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battery of howitzers passing through saluting base)

Alessandro Volta, 1800 (print)
8698414 Alessandro Volta, 1800 (print); (add.info.: Science. Energy. Alessandro Volta present his electric battery at Napoleon Bonaparte, Paris, 1800)

Filament of a light bulb (b/w photo)
8625921 Filament of a light bulb (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a filament of a light bulb)

A Ferranti-Thomson single-phase alternator
5310259 A Ferranti-Thomson single-phase alternator; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Ferranti-Thomson single-phase alternator. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A pneumatically operated perforating machine for Morse electric telegraphs
5311724 A pneumatically operated perforating machine for Morse electric telegraphs; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pneumatically operated perforating machine for Morse electric telegraphs)

Illustration showing a transmitting key for a Morse Telegraph. 1906. The electrical telegraph
5311577 Illustration showing a transmitting key for a Morse Telegraph. 1906. The electrical telegraph, or more commonly just telegraph, superseded optical semaphore telegraph systems

An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone
5311545 An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone. The animals lower jaw was fixed and a rope tied the upper one to a dynamometer

Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine
5309433 Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two young boys experimenting with an electrical machine)

Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph
5309481 Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph. Fig. 1: Clockwork driven force)

Engraving depicting an electrical light fitting with a silk shade and bouquet vase, 19th century
5309393 Engraving depicting an electrical light fitting with a silk shade and bouquet vase, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an electrical light fitting with a silk shade)

An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually
5311330 An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually electroplated with silver

Sectional view of Sautter and Lemonnier's projector, fitted to French warships
5310267 Sectional view of Sautter and Lemonnier's projector, fitted to French warships; (add.info.: Sectional view of Sautter and Lemonnier's projector, fitted to French warships)

Singer sewing machine, 1880
3479110 Singer sewing machine, 1880; (add.info.: Singer sewing machine (patented 1851) which made a lock-stitched by means of a needle and a reciprocating shuttle

Telephone cables being spliced, 1890
3479176 Telephone cables being spliced, 1890; (add.info.: Sectional view of manhole in New York street, showing telephone cables being spliced)

Undo-European telegraph, 1868
3479165 Undo-European telegraph, 1868; (add.info.: Undo-European telegraph. British sailors pulling ashore the end of the Anglo-Indian telegraph to complete laying it across the mouth of the Tigris)

Hughes microphone, 1879
3479401 Hughes microphone, 1879; (add.info.: Various views of Hughes microphone. Dated November 1879.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Edison telephone, 1890
3479399 Edison telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Edison telephone in a wall-mounted box. From George Bartless Prescott the electric telephone, New York, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Phelp's Duplex telephone, 1879
3479333 Phelp's Duplex telephone, 1879; (add.info.: Wall form of Phelp's Duplex telephone used by the American Telephone Company. From George B. Prescott)

Ader-Bell telephone, 1883
3479329 Ader-Bell telephone, 1883; (add.info.: Ader-Bell telephone - wall mounted model. From Louis Figuier Les Nouvelles Conquetes de la Science, Paris, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ader's telephone, 1890
3479322 Ader's telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Ader's telephone: the receiver. From R. Wormell Electricity in the Service of Man, London 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Breguet and Roosevelt, 1891
3479321 Breguet and Roosevelt, 1891; (add.info.: Breguet and Roosevelt's method of handing telephones. Suspending fork, F, is a key switch which puts bell into circuit)

Elisha Gray's telephone, 1879
3479317 Elisha Gray's telephone, 1879; (add.info.: Elisha Gray's telephone, as described in his patent caveat of 14th February 1876)

Elisha Gray's telephone, 1879
3479315 Elisha Gray's telephone, 1879; (add.info.: Elisha Gray's telephone, as described in his patent caveat of 14th February 1876)

Edison's phonometer, 1890
3479313 Edison's phonometer, 1890; (add.info.: Edison's phonometer which measured the mechanical force of sound waves produced by the human voice)

Alexander Graham Bell, 1876
3479293 Alexander Graham Bell, 1876; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell's (3rd March 1847 - 2nd August 1922) Inventor of original Bell's telephone, dated 1876.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Telephone exchange system, 1850
3479280 Telephone exchange system, 1850; (add.info.: New telephone exchange system repairs itself or calls for help. Printed circuit board)

Extensible switchboard, 1850
3479277 Extensible switchboard, 1850; (add.info.: Photograph showing the P.A.X 50-line Extensible switchboard wired throughout in Geon PVS sheathed cable)

Telephone exchange, 1890
3479275 Telephone exchange, 1890; (add.info.: Switchman connecting a call at the Central Telephone Exchange, 198 Broadway, New York)

Ader's Fanfare, 1889
3479265 Ader's Fanfare, 1889; (add.info.: Ader's Fanfare: detailed view of the receiver. Demonstrated at the Paris Exposition of 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891
3479251 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell's experiment with the musical photo phone. Dated 1891.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1876
3479244 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1876; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone (1875), exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1885
3479242 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1885; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell's (1847-1922) telephone, exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876

Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, 1880
3479109 Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, 1880; (add.info.: Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine. New York, dated 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Feeding telephone cable from drum, 1890
3479178 Feeding telephone cable from drum, 1890; (add.info.: Feeding telephone cable from drum, down manhole and into conduit: New York)

Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided, 1888
3479873 Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided, 1888; (add.info.: Illustration showing a Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided in running a middle class English household)

Science. Electricity. Electric radiator. c.1900 (chromo)
3433699 Science. Electricity. Electric radiator. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Science. Electricity. Electric radiator. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Science. Electricity. Electroplating, process used in printing. c.1900 (chromo)
3433697 Science. Electricity. Electroplating, process used in printing. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Science. Electricity. Electroplating, process used in printing)

Science. Electricity. Engine room at Opera de Paris (electric and steam machines)
3434792 Science. Electricity. Engine room at Opera de Paris (electric and steam machines). Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

Transformers for raising voltage to 132, 000 (b/w photo)
8636669 Transformers for raising voltage to 132, 000 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transformers for raising voltage to 132, 000)

132 kv oil switches and overhead structure, outdoor connection (b/w photo)
8636668 132 kv oil switches and overhead structure, outdoor connection (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 132 kv oil switches and overhead structure)

Werner von Siemens, German inventor and industrialist (b/w photo)
8663713 Werner von Siemens, German inventor and industrialist (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Werner von Siemens (1816-1892), German inventor

Examination of the larynx using an electric polyscope (coloured engraving)
8655708 Examination of the larynx using an electric polyscope (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lighting of St Paul's Cathedral by electricity (litho)
8672086 Lighting of St Paul's Cathedral by electricity (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighting of St Paul's Cathedral, London)

Coastwise: Mevagissey (b/w photo)
8671440 Coastwise: Mevagissey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mevagissey)

The Harbour, Newcastle (b/w photo)
8644639 The Harbour, Newcastle (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, Newcastle)

Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo)
8647515 Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative types of animated display devices)

Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo)
8647514 Representative types of animated display devices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative types of animated display devices)

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"Unleashing the Power of Electricity: A Journey through Electrifying Innovations" The Pendolino tilting train showcases the marvels engineering, providing a smooth and efficient ride for passengers. Step into the world of Nikola Tesla with his mesmerizing invention, the Tesla Coil - an electrifying display that captivates audiences even today. Himmel Erde, inspired by Nikola Tesla's genius, explores the boundless possibilities of electricity in art and science. Dr. Walford Bodie takes center stage at the Variety Theatre, dazzling crowds with his electrifying performances using high-voltage displays. Anders Zorn's masterpiece "Omnibus I" transports us back to 1895 when electric-powered transportation revolutionized urban mobility. Decode the language of electricity with standard electrical circuit symbols – a universal key to understanding this powerful force. In 1928, women embraced modernity as they experienced permanent hair-waving machines powered by electricity – a symbol of progress and beauty. The electric guitar and amplifier combination forever changed music history, unleashing new sounds that resonated across generations. Dive deep into our neural networks as we explore nerve cells – nature's own electrical circuits responsible for transmitting information in our bodies. Admire stunning artwork showcasing ECGs depicting normal heart rates - a testament to how electricity keeps our hearts beating rhythmically every day. Witness an artistic interpretation of everyday life as washing machines revolutionize households worldwide - F006 / 7157 captures this transformation beautifully. Stand tall like an electricity pylon.