Operating Collection (#5)

Operation on the lower jaw, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l
CHT235015 Operation on the lower jaw, plate from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme by Jean-Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849) 1866-67 (coloured engraving) by Jacob

Man Working Lathe (oil on canvas)
JEF144619 Man Working Lathe (oil on canvas) by Devis, Arthur (1712-87); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Doctor Larreys ambulance at the battle of Hanau, 30th-31st October 1813
CHT184380 Doctor Larreys ambulance at the battle of Hanau, 30th-31st October 1813 (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Musee du Val-de-Grace, Paris

The Royal Veterinary College and Hospital, Camden Town (engraving)
1592026 The Royal Veterinary College and Hospital, Camden Town (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Veterinary College and Hospital)

The Back Operation, 1636 (engraving)
5216860 The Back Operation, 1636 (engraving) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Back Operation, 1636)

Playing the organ at the Paris Opera (b / w photo)
3098682 Playing the organ at the Paris Opera (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing the organ at the Paris Opera)

The Spanish-American War the Americans storming the Hill of San Juan (litho)
1063667 The Spanish-American War the Americans storming the Hill of San Juan (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Anthony Wedgewood-Benn, the post Master general, today opened the new International Telephone Exchange in Carter lane. He was shown the switchboards by 22 year old Tina Hall of Corringham Essex

Turning wood on a pole lathe, which is turned by a foot pedal. Date: 1930s

Operating the levers in the signal box at London Bridge, one of the busiest stations in the country. Date: 1866

Team of Surgeons Date: 1948

Surgical Operation

Surgeon preparing new skin in graft surgery
Surgeon and two nurses in operating theatre, preparing new skin for graft surgery. Date: 1946

Hospital Theatre, Lagos
A hospital operating theatre in Lagos, patient on operating table with surgical team an observers standing around table in gowns and masks. Date: circa 1930

Surgeon, nurses and anaesthetist with patient
Surgeon, three nurses and an anaesthetist stand next to an unconscious patient on an operating table. Date: circa 1930

Nurses preparing for surgery
Two nurses in operating theatre. One nurse is helping the other into surgical garments. An operating table is visible in the foreground, with a large hanging light overhead. Date: circa 1930

Nurses assisting doctor during surgery
Two nurses and doctor over patient on operating table Date: circa 1930

Nurses in an operating theatre
Three nurses laughing in an empty operating theatre. The nurse at centre wears glasses and holds a surgical instrument. There is an autoclave on the floor next to a radiator on their left

FURNACE OF STEAM ENGINE
The furnace, boilers and temperature gauge of a fully operating steam engine Date: early 19th century

KNIFE GRINDER / WHEATLEY
Knives, scissors and razors to grind?; a knife grinder operating in a London street. Date: 1795

WATER WHEEL MECHANISMS
Diagrams to show how different designs of water wheel work Date: 1819

Leather splitting machine at a leather factory, south London
Man operating a leather splitting machine (used for splitting one skin into two thinner skins) at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. Date: 1842

Anaesthesis of a patient before a medical operation 1888
Anaesthesising a patient before an operation-note the bare heads and primitive equipment. Date: 1888

Short S. 16-1 Scion 1 G-ACUW
Short S.16/1 Scion 1 G-ACUW (msn S.775) at Rochester airport. The third production Scion 1, G-ACUW can be seen with the low set engine nacelles and early style windscreen

A German couple on a fun miniature railway ride, possibly at the seaside. They are both wrapped up well - it must have been a chilly day! Date: 1909

Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine?
Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine during a propeller test at the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

Women have taken over mens jobs. BBC control room as a programme goes on air 1942
Women have taken over mens jobs. Two of them in a BBC control room as a programme goes on the air, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Dr. Agnew, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
3247688 Dr. Agnew, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 124.5x80 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Cardiff, Lightship, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Lightship 2000 or Helwick, known as Goleulong in Welsh, a former landmark of Cardiff Bay in Wales and operating as a Christian Centre

Janus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Janus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine ?
Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine during a propeller test at the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

A tank crewman braces himself after firing a 120mm round from a M1A1 Abrams battle tank
Djibouti, March 30, 2010 - A tank crewman braces himself after firing a 120mm round from a M1A1 Abrams battle tank during a live-fire range in Djibouti

Cockpit of a MC-130P Combat Shadow of the 67th Special Operations Squadron, 352nd Special Operations Group based at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom

Hammer toe surgery. Close-up of surgeons inserting a pin into the second toe of a patients foot to correct a condition called hammer toe

Ufos / Reichs Cloudbuster
Wilhelm Reich finds that his weather-influencing devices also affect UFOs, and could perhaps destroy them; here he is operating one of his instruments

Pilot boat on River Tyne in 1930 s, Vigilant North Shields and Tynemouth in background; Tyne and Wear, England

Department Health Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic Operating
The Department of Health, Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic. Operating in Arab villages of the South Country, N.E. of Gaza. 1939, Israel, Nejd

Dept Health Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic Operating
The Dept. of Health, Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic Operating in Arab villages of the South Country, N.E. of Gaza. Interior of van, Dr. Shukeir seated in the medical van, with its clients & sleeping

Palestine disturbances 1936 Armoured tanks operating
Palestine disturbances 1936. Armoured tanks operating along Haifa-Lydda, Railroad. 1936, Israel

Operating Guanyus Arm 1840s Katsushika Ō
Operating on Guanyus Arm, 1840s. Katsushika Ōi (Japanese, about 1800-after 1857). Hanging scroll; ink, color and gold leaf on silk; overall: 140.2 x 68.2 cm (55 3/16 x 26 7/8 in.)

A Barber Surgeon Operating In His Office

The Surgeon, 1524. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The Surgeon, 1524

WW2 German hospital, Jersey, Channel Islands
Operating theatre in a WW2 German hospital, Jersey, Channel Islands. It was an underground hospital, built in the cliffs by Polish prisoners and used for the treatment of wounded officers

Donegal Carpet Hand-Loom Weaving at Killybegs - a view of a group of women in a factory operating a handloom. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Killybegs). Date: circa early 1900s

Weaving Donegal Homespun on Cottage Handloom, Buncrana - a view of a man operating a loom inside a cottage with a lady looking on from a doorway

A Damask Napkin Handloom Weaver, Waringstown - man operating a loom inside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Waringstown). Date: circa early 1900s

An Irish Hand-Loom Weaver at Work, Moira - Interior of house showing man operating the loom.. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Moira). Date: circa early 1900s

Jacquard Looms in operation for figured weaving
A row of Jacquard Looms in operation for figured weaving Date: circa 1830s

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From ancient trepanation to modern fingerprint scanners, the art has evolved throughout history. 🏥✨ In the 14th century, intricate artwork depicted trepanation, a surgical procedure believed to relieve pressure on the brain. Meanwhile, in Preston, Lancashire, cotton weavers skillfully operated their looms in bustling weaving sheds. Fast forward to the 19th century when Calots spinal surgery was introduced as a groundbreaking technique for treating spinal disorders. The operating table of the 1930s became a symbol of medical progress and precision. Transportation also witnessed advancements with innovations like Listowel Monorail and Horse-Drawn Buses in London. These modes of transport were meticulously operated to ensure safe journeys for passengers. The realm of military operations saw Halsted, Cushing and Young expertly maneuvering Foden heavy recovery vehicles during critical missions. Their skills were crucial in providing assistance on challenging terrains. Beyond machinery and medicine lies another aspect - juicing carrots. This simple act showcases how even everyday tasks require careful operation to extract maximum nutrition from nature's bounty. Not all operations are physical; some involve personal choices too. Cora Pearl, a renowned courtesan known for her charm and allure, skillfully operated within high society circles captivating hearts along the way. Lastly, technology revolutionized security with fingerprint scanners that operate flawlessly identifying individuals with just a touch. Whether it's saving lives or enhancing daily routines – operating is an art that continues to shape our world.