Heating Collection (#7)

A Distiller, plate 24 from The Costume of China, engraved by J
STC89853 A Distiller, plate 24 from The Costume of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1800 (engraving) by Mason, Major George Henry (19th century) (after)

Advert, Mackenzie & Moncur Ltd, Engineers, Edinburgh
Advert, Mackenzie & Moncur Ltd, Heating and Ventilation Engineers, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

The Gas Light and Coke Company, Horseferry Road,s W. Advertisement (colour litho)
560431 The Gas Light and Coke Company, Horseferry Road,s W. Advertisement (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gas Light and Coke Company)

Girl in Blue Dress (chromolitho)
732954 Girl in Blue Dress (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in Blue Dress.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Girl with Egg Timer (chromolitho)
732938 Girl with Egg Timer (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Egg Timer.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850
3478004 A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration of a nursemaid with a child in front of a fire)

Gasworks (colour litho)
3643736 Gasworks (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gasworks. Illustration for Graphic Stories of Inventions edited by M T Yates (Collins)

Country kitchen (colour litho)
3096748 Country kitchen (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country kitchen. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard)

Bookbinder (engraving)
2801946 Bookbinder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bookbinder. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Advert, W C Martin & Co, Lighting, Heating and Ventilation
Advert for W C Martin & Co, West Campbell Street, Glasgow, Electric Lighting, Heating and Ventilation of Steamships. 1905

Heating engineer viewing House of Commons chamber
Engineer in charge of heating and air-conditioning for the House of Commons viewing the chamber through a 65 foot long periscope. Date: 1950

Air conditioning for the House of Commons by G. H. Davis
To cool the heads and warm the feet of our legislators: air-conditioning for the new House of Commons. Diagram by G. H. Davis in The Illustrated London News showing how a single switchboard operator

Roman city of Bath, underfloor heating system

Hot water installation near Quito, Ecuador, South America
Hot water installation outside a hacienda in the Valle de los Chillos near Quito, Ecuador, South America. The water in the shallow aqueduct is heated by the rays of the sun. Date: 1922

Coal (chromolitho)
973964 Coal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cats having a picnic on a German postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Andrews-Hawksley Patent Tread And Engineering Company (b / w photo)
3650437 Andrews-Hawksley Patent Tread And Engineering Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

A woman in the bath in a bathroom (collage)
725054 A woman in the bath in a bathroom (collage) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman in the bath in a bathroom.); © Look and Learn

The Production of Hydrogen, from Histoires et Memoires de l
ACD237209 The Production of Hydrogen, from Histoires et Memoires de l Academie Royale des Sciences by Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier (1743-94) 1781 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Ms 438 The Month of February: Warming Up in front of the Hearth, from a Book of Hours
CHT202247 Ms 438 The Month of February: Warming Up in front of the Hearth, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Fol. 58r February: Warming by the Fire (Vellum)
XIR189496 Fol.58r February: Warming by the Fire (Vellum) by Matfre Ermengaut (d.1322); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

The Forge, 1906 (oil on panel)
XKH226764 The Forge, 1906 (oil on panel) by Kardorff, Konrad von (1877-1945); 43.5x59.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Interior view of men working in the furnace room at Parke, Davis & Co
MNY381162 Interior view of men working in the furnace room at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets, New York

Domestic Stove (ceramic)
XIR391144 Domestic Stove (ceramic) by French School, (18th century); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Pyramid-shaped ceramic stove; ); French, out of copyright

Three labels for the Bleu de E. Boilley brand of washing powder
CHT178341 Three labels for the Bleu de E. Boilley brand of washing powder, 1878 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

An Arab Making Coffee, early 19th century (coloured engraving)
CHT175073 An Arab Making Coffee, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

L Alcoolique spends all his savings to satisfy his passion and his own are in misery
LSE4076305 L Alcoolique spends all his savings to satisfy his passion and his own are in misery, Woman and children in misery, Publicite du Chocolat d Aiguebelle v

Chantier de bois a buruler boulevard du Montparnasse en janvier 1871 - Scene de rue dans
JLJ4592624 Chantier de bois A buruler boulevard du Montparnasse en janvier 1871 - Scene de rue dans Paris - Painting by Jules Didier (1831-1892) et Jacques Guiaud (1811-1876), 1871 - h s/t 2, 25 x 1

Revolutionary Club of Jacobins (Assemblee): Grand session at the club of Jacobins in
JLJ4592548 Revolutionary Club of Jacobins (Assemblee): Grand session at the club of Jacobins in January 1792. The Jacobins are listening to Narbonne

Advertising poster for Antoniolis Gas, 1902
LRI4619372 Advertising poster for Antoniolis Gas, 1902 by Villa, Aleardo (1865-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster by Aeardo Villa (1865-1906) for the Antonioli Gas

Heating system perfects. Plate taken from "Giornale dell agricoltura
GIA4798252 Heating system perfects. Plate taken from " Giornale dell agricoltura, arti e tecniche" (Revue d agriculture, arts et techniques). 1823

A monk warming his feet in front of a fire, month of February. (miniature, 12th century)
LRI4635713 A monk warming his feet in front of a fire, month of February. (miniature, 12th century) by Unknown Artist, (12th century); Biblioteca Capitolare, Piacenza

Une maison au Moyen age (engraving)
5993007 Une maison au Moyen age (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une maison au Moyen age)

Fiji: Fire Walkers of Beqa Island (b / w photo)
5992104 Fiji: Fire Walkers of Beqa Island (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Walkers of Beqa Island)

Handbill for "My Poll and My Partner Joe", Wilds Royal Theatrical Pavilion
5917340 Handbill for " My Poll and My Partner Joe", Wilds Royal Theatrical Pavilion, Marsh Lane, Leeds, Dec. 3rd 1835 (print) by English School

Old custom celebrated in the Berry region: candlestick pancakes
XEE4405236 Old custom celebrated in the Berry region: candlestick pancakes. Chromolithography of the late 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Home heating: Arthur Martin gas stove. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140191 Home heating: Arthur Martin gas stove. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Home heating: Arthur Martin gas stove)

Steam generators: combustion of oil in a boiler. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140259 Steam generators: combustion of oil in a boiler. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam generators)

Atelier de Canut a Lyon - the oldest canut of the Grand Cote since 1814 engraving in
XEE4152104 Atelier de Canut a Lyon - the oldest canut of the Grand Cote since 1814 engraving in " Le Progres illustrious" of 1895 by Unknown Artist

Steam and solar heat: Eolipyl fireplace, steam and reaction machine system originally
XEE4191748 Steam and solar heat: Eolipyl fireplace, steam and reaction machine system originally designed by Heron of Alexandria (80 BC). Engraving in " La Nature", 1896

Girl in Red Bonnet (chromolitho)
732953 Girl in Red Bonnet (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in Red Bonnet.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Quiet (engraving)
2773421 Quiet (engraving) by Marks, Henry Stacey (1829-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quiet. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

Panel from an Old Oak Chest in the Orphan Asylum, Hooks Mills
2832526 Panel from an Old Oak Chest in the Orphan Asylum, Hooks Mills, showing wood gathering during a winter month, 1828 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning

Manufacture of Gas (engraving)
2801985 Manufacture of Gas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of Gas)

The Cold in America, The Population Of Arcola, Illinois, Carry A Train Loaded With Coal To Warm Up (Colour Litho)
2798628 The Cold in America, The Population Of Arcola, Illinois, Carry A Train Loaded With Coal To Warm Up (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Garland Stoves and Ranges, North Pole (chromolitho)
3105178 Garland Stoves and Ranges, North Pole (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garland Stoves and Ranges, North Pole)

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"Heating up the Fire: From Ancient Alchemy to Modern Comfort" In the quest for warmth, humans have always found ingenious ways to harness fire. The triplex grate C pattern, an invention reminiscent of Heath Robinson's economic contraptions, exemplifies our resourcefulness. Dating back centuries, a 16th-century woodcut showcases distillation techniques used to extract heat from natural sources. Transportation also benefited from heating advancements. W. H. Robinson's central heating system revolutionized car interiors, ensuring cozy journeys even in the coldest winters. Meanwhile, a symmetrically stacked pile of logs stands as a testament to our reliance on firewood for comfort and sustenance throughout history. The pursuit of warmth extended beyond practicality; it became an art form too. Persian pharmacy artwork from the 13th century depicts intricate scenes where alchemists diligently worked towards perfecting their craft – creating elixirs that could warm both body and soul. Even unconventional methods were explored in search of heat-induced relief. Cupping therapy emerged as an ancient practice aimed at stimulating blood flow and promoting healing through localized heat application. Beyond domestic settings, iconic locations like Highfield Road - home of Coventry City Football Club - witnessed moments when under-soil heating systems ensured matches went ahead despite freezing temperatures outside. Advancements in technology brought about modern solutions such as Crane petite boilers which promised efficient and reliable heating for homes across the nation. From humble beginnings rooted in primitive fires to sophisticated systems fueling our contemporary lives, it has evolved into more than just a necessity; it has become a symbol of human ingenuity and comfort-seeking nature throughout time.