Obsolete Collection (#71)

Threshing with ash wood flails in a barn. A labour-intensive winter occupation for farm labourers which was gradually made obsolete with the introduction of threshing machines

Small Girl Tuning Radio
Norway, Maine: c. 1929 A five year old girl tunes the radio into her station

Early Burroughs Adding Machine
United States: c. 1900 An early model of the Burroughs adding machine

Woman Using Tape Drive
United States: c. 1969 A woman working on a Honeywell tape drive computer

Beach and red telephone box, Dickenson Bay, St. Georges, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Thailand, the historical flag of Siam, red with white elephant

Simms Type S4 Magneto car ignition, 1911

Eary 1920s gramophone

Early car battery with carrying handle

Expanded view of the various parts of a typewriter

Audio cassette, Dat cassette tape, floppy disc, and Mini Disc Cartridge

Electro-medical machine used for administering electric shocks, 1850s

A printing press

Portrait of a man using a telephone

Antique phonograph

1927 Model T Ford

Model T Ford

Typesetting machine operator at machine

Antique telephone

Henry Ford in his first automobile

Vintage radio

Printer and server room

Baseball game playing on television

Hindenburg in New Jersey after first trip across Atlantic Ocean

Ancient technology, conceptual artwork F007 / 0280
Ancient technology, conceptual artwork

Obsolete hardware C018 / 1178
Obsolete hardware

Ship wreck, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, Africa

Old abandoned car outside the service station at Solitaire, a lonely outpost near Sesriem, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Old stone money on Carp island, Rock islands, Palau, Central Pacific, Pacific

Cemeterio de Trenes (Train Cemetery), Uyuni, Potosi Department, Bolivia, South America

Rusting old steam locomotive at the Train cemetery (train graveyard), Uyuni, Southwest, Bolivia, South America

Rusting old steam locomotives at the Train cemetery (train graveyard), Uyuni, Southwest, Bolivia, South America

South America, Uruguay, Santa Teresa Reserve, Portuguese fortifications

Montage close-up of incandescent light bulbs

20 Mule Team Wagon in Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Rhyolite ghost town, Beatty, Nevada, United States of America, North America

School in the Rhyolite ghost town, Beatty, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Mercantile at the Rhyolite ghost town, Beatty, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Old Dinah, a 1894 steam tractor in Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

20 Mule Team Wagon at the Harmony Borax Works, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Harmony Borax Works, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Locomotive in Furnace Creek Museum, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Old Carts, Harmony Borax Works, Death Valley, California, United States of America, North America

Old steam locomotive, Furnace Creek, Death Valley, California, United States of America, North America

The Lavender open pit copper mine in Bisbee, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Bussana Vecchia, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Church, Bussana Vecchia, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Soldier of the Royal Guard. Ancient dress not yet entirely obsolete - Coat & helmet are lined with a mail of hard leather - & studded with iron buttons

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"Journey through Time: Exploring Obsolete Treasures" Step back in time with a captivating collection relics that whisper tales of forgotten eras. Delve into the intricate details of an ancient map, published in 1880, revealing the enchanting landscapes of Cyprus. Marvel at the majestic Monkey Puzzle tree (araucaria imbricata), standing tall as a living testament to a bygone era. Unearth the mystique surrounding Thylacinus cynocephalus, commonly known as the Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine - a creature lost to history but forever etched in our fascination. Traverse an old map from 1899 and immerse yourself in Australia's rich heritage, tracing its evolution through time. Embark on a visual voyage across Liverpool and Birkenhead with an antique map from England's 19th Century; let it transport you to bustling streets long past. Discover Ireland's storied past through another vintage treasure that unveils its historical tapestry. Venture further north to Scotland's Jura, Mull, Argyll, and Islay - regions steeped in legends and lore - all beautifully depicted on an antique map from centuries ago. Immerse yourself in New Zealand's captivating beauty as captured by two distinct maps from different periods within the 19th century. Finally, set your sights on Africa with yet another antiquated gem dating back to 1873; marvel at how borders have shifted while timeless wonders endure. Gaze upon damaged maps of Italy and German Empire - remnants of time-worn journeys that evoke nostalgia for days gone by. These obsolete treasures serve as portals into forgotten worlds; they remind us of our collective history while igniting curiosity about what once was. Let these artifacts guide you on a mesmerizing expedition through time itself – where stories unfold beneath yellowed paper and faded ink strokes speak volumes about our ever-changing world.