Inflating Collection

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

US Civil War observation balloon, 19th century artwork. The balloon, near Gaines Mill, Virginia, USA, is being inflated by gas being piped through tubes from the containers at left

A hydrogen generating machine
3732782 A hydrogen generating machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hydrogen generating machine used in the inflating of military balloons. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Inflating balloon with hydrogen, produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid
533620 Inflating balloon with hydrogen, produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid and feeding gas into balloon

The inflating of the balloon 'Hirondelle'
3732695 The inflating of the balloon 'Hirondelle'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the inflating of the balloon 'Hirondelle'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A hydrogen generating machine
3732781 A hydrogen generating machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hydrogen generating machine used in the inflating of military balloons. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A hydrogen generating machine
3732783 A hydrogen generating machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hydrogen generating machine used in the inflating of military balloons. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anils bush frog (Raorchestes anili) inflating vocal sac to attract mate, Endemic to Western Ghats. Coorg, Karnataka, India

Jayarami Bush frog (Raorchestes jayarami), inflating vocal sac, calling to attract mate, Endemic to Western Ghats. Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, India

Scientific Instruments of 19th century
Image of the original illustration from the Elementary Treatise on Physics by Ganots published by E. Atkinson in 1872

Inflating the balloon, Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 in London

Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 - Inflating the balloon

Simpson inflating a weather balloon

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp)
An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp.) on a reef wall, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Mechanics inflating Bluebird CN7 tyre for World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre
Mechanics inflating one of Bluebird CN7s tyres for Doanld Campbells World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. Creator: Nadar
Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard

French Army bicycle troops (engraving)
2789475 French Army bicycle troops (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army bicycle troops. La Velocipedie Militaire, Une Section de Bicyclistes)

Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving)
2789278 Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trois Ballons Au Pole Nord. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 9 April 1882)

The War in the Soudan, the March to Tamai, inflating the Balloon (engraving)
1591080 The War in the Soudan, the March to Tamai, inflating the Balloon (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan, the March to Tamai)

Two boys by candlelight, blowing a bladder, c. 1767-73 (oil on canvas)
HEH416408 Two boys by candlelight, blowing a bladder, c.1767-73 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 91.4x72.1 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino

A Race in Boyton Dresses on the Thames (engraving)
1621269 A Race in Boyton Dresses on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Race in Boyton Dresses on the Thames)

The Attempted Balloon Voyage across the Channel (engraving)
1060618 The Attempted Balloon Voyage across the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attempted Balloon Voyage across the Channel)

Filling a Hot Air Balloon With Gas, c. 1790 (wood engraving)
1123847 Filling a Hot Air Balloon With Gas, c.1790 (wood engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The French Army Manoeuvres (b / w photo)
1601026 The French Army Manoeuvres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Army Manoeuvres)

Sheet music cover for Northward Ho! by Commander Cheyne and Odoardi Barri (colour litho)
3104983 Sheet music cover for Northward Ho! by Commander Cheyne and Odoardi Barri (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheet music cover for Northward Ho)

The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Portsmouth, inflating The "Graphic"Balloon, an Awkward Gust (engraving)
1061565 The Easter Volunteer Manoeuvres at Portsmouth, inflating The " Graphic" Balloon, an Awkward Gust (engraving) by English School

The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving)
1050719 The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen)

The Year 1804, c. 1794 (hand-coloured engraving)
908395 The Year 1804, c.1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lust tot Onderzoek (Desire to Research); ); The Stapleton Collection; Dutch

Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863 (gelatin silver print)
2971382 Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863 (gelatin silver print) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Wirt D

The Jubilee Fete to the children of London schools in Hyde Park (engraving)
607413 The Jubilee Fete to the children of London schools in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Equipment catalogue produced by E. Blakey & Sons, 1895 (litho)
NFM315259 Equipment catalogue produced by E. Blakey & Sons, 1895 (litho) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English

The French Military Manoeuvres (b / w photo)
1600199 The French Military Manoeuvres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Military Manoeuvres)

Sketches of the Pneumatic Tyre Company (engraving)
1605303 Sketches of the Pneumatic Tyre Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Pneumatic Tyre Company)

Two Boys Blowing a Bladder by Candle-light, 1773. 1773. Creator: Peter Perez Burdett
Two Boys Blowing a Bladder by Candle-light, 1773

Woman Putting Life Vest On
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Couple Putting on Life Vest
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Hot air balloon
Silhouette of a man helping to inflate a hot-air balloon ready for launching. First published The Independent Date: 1987

A huge balloon was necessary for Professor Piccards ascent, c1936 (c1937).. Jean Felix Piccard (1884-1963) was a Swiss-born American chemist, engineer, professor and high-altitude balloonist

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Engraving depicting a hydrogen generating machine used in the inflating of military balloons. Dated 19th Century

Mosul Mosul bazaars river scenes Tigris Inflading goatskins
Mosul. Mosul bazaars and river scenes on the Tigris. The Tigris. Inflading goatskins for river rafts. Inflating by human breath. 1932, Iraq, Mosul

Professor Lowe inflating Balloon Intrepid Reconnoiter Battle
Professor Lowe inflating Balloon Intrepid to Reconnoiter Battle of Fair Oaks; Attributed to Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896); 1862; Albumen silver print

Inside a hot air balloon, California, United States of America, North America

Illustration of of deflated, inflating and inflated hot air balloon

Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840
Balloons in the Siege of Paris. 1874 broadside listing the balloons used to evade the Siege of Paris (1870-71) during the Franco-Prussian War

Early Ballooning - Inflating a balloon. early 19th century

Barrage Balloons 1939
Barrage balloons being inflated from gas stored in bottles. Trailers attached to the motor unit are connected to the inflating hose. Date: November 1939

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"Inflating: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into the fascinating universe of inflating, where timelines intertwine with artwork to showcase the diverse uses and captivating beauty of this process. From historical events to natural wonders, join us on a visual exploration that will leave you in awe. Travel back to the US Civil War era, where observation balloons were inflated for strategic advantage. Imagine the breathtaking sight as these massive balloons soared above battlefields, providing valuable intelligence from high above. Fast forward to the Royal Naval Exhibition in 1891, where an enormous balloon is being inflated before your eyes. Witness the meticulous process as skilled hands fill it with air, readying it for its majestic flight into the sky. In another corner of history, we find Simpson inflating a weather balloon. This scientific endeavor aimed at unraveling nature's mysteries by studying atmospheric conditions - a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge. Nature too has its own way wonders; observe Jayarami Bush frog expanding its vocal sac while calling out for a mate. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns on display are not only visually stunning but also serve as an enchanting courtship ritual in their world. Venturing further into time, explore 19th-century scientific instruments used by pioneers who sought answers beyond what meets the eye. These tools enabled groundbreaking discoveries and paved the way for modern advancements that shape our lives today. Prepare yourself for an underwater spectacle as you encounter an inflated Guineafowl pufferfish gracefully swimming amidst sea fans on a reef wall in Fiji's Pacific Ocean. Marvel at nature's ability to create such delicate yet resilient creatures that thrive beneath azure waves. Witness mechanics meticulously inflating Bluebird CN7 tires during World Land Speed Record attempts at Lake Eyre. Feel your heart race alongside theirs as they prepare for record-breaking speeds against all odds – a testament to human determination and engineering marvels.