Obsolete Collection (page 72)

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

View of British ships from Ostend, Belgium, WW1
View of British ships and boats out at sea, seen from the port of Ostend, Belgium, during the First World War. They include two obsolete British cruisers, HMS Brilliant and HMS Sirius

Politics / Pacifism
Britains idea of disarmament is to burn some obsolete vessel while building up her modern fleet Date: 1907

Evolution of communications. Conceptual computer artwork illustrating progress in communications technology. Prehistoric cave art develops into a mobile phone

Telephone pole and wires
Telephone pole with cut wires

Obsolete technology, artwork
Obsolete technology, computer artwork

Simplex typewriter, early 20th century
Simplex typewriter, early 20th-century artwork. This simple design of typewriter was developed by the Simplex Typewriter Company of New York, USA, first appearing in around 1892

Retro Schneider radio receiver

Radio receiver vacuum tubes
Interior of an historical radio receiver showing vacuum tubes and other parts

Retro Telefunken radio receiver

Retro Hi-Fi Minerphon radio receiver

Schneider SW radio receiver
Retro Schneider SW radio receiver

Vinyl record. This is a 33rpm LP

Shoshone, California, United States of America, North America

Vermont, Northeast Kingdom, Sunlight falling on antique hay raker

Crowded out
A potato coster laments the progress in motorised traffic and predicts the future obsolesence of horse drawn vehicles. The caption reads - Stage Struck coster (to his dark coloured donkey)

The Civil War in America: naval engagement in Hampton Roads
The confederate iron-plated steamer Merrimac, running into the Federal sloop, Cumberland, from a sketch by T. Nast. This encounter had one important result; the Federals realised that wooden ships

The wreck of the Lady Elizabeth, Stanley, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

The Blue Lake, a natural reservoir and one of three crater lakes at the top of Mt Gambier, an extinct volcano and town in the south east of the state, South Australia, Australia

Steamship dreadnought
Dreadnough, the Royal Navy battleship which introduced a new era of construction : her all big gun design made all earlier battleships obsolete. She fought in WW1, scrapped 1923

Electric Light Comes
Coming events cast their shadows before - and none more so than the electric light, which promises to make all other forms of illumination obsolete

Tsukuba Warship
Japanese battlecruiser, somewhat obsolete even when built : in 1917 her magazine will catch fire and she will explode and sink in Yokosuka Bay

Caproni Ca-90
The worlds largest landplane (for the time being) this six engine heavy bomber will never have the chance to prove its worth, being obsolete by the next time Italy goes to war

Redundant horse becomes a museum piece
In the future the horse as a form of transport will become redundant, and will only be seen in museums

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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.