Operating Collection (#6)

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

Ryan YPT-16 -based on their earlier STM sport plane, Ryan built thousands of these pilot trainers, as well as operating training schools

Commander in German U-boat by G. H. Davis
Secrets of a German U-boat: one of a series of drawings made inside a captured submarine during the Second World War. The commander is seen at his action station

The cockpit view of a CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron as the pilots fly a low level training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

A pilot in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon
November 29, 2007, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea - An F-16 Fighting Falcon turns while flying over a training range in South Korea during a close-air-support training mission

CH-47 Chinook pilot refers to his checklist while in flight to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

Pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of an Apache helicopter
A pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of an AH-64 Apache helicopter

Three cog wheels

Woman operating machine in factory, (B&W)

Vision Transmitter
The BBC vision transmitter at Alexandra Palace, London

X-ray machine in foot surgery. Surgeons using a portable operating theatre X-ray machine to check the position of pins that have been inserted into a patients foot bones during surgery

Halsted and Finney operating, C014 / 1088
Halsted and Finney operating. Pioneering American surgeons William Halsted (1852-1922) and John Miller Turpin Finney (1863-1942) operating on a patient at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA

Massey Shaw fireboat, River Thames, London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat with two firefighters on deck operating the hoses

Blitz in London -- demonstrating deluge set, WW2
Blitz in London -- as part of a war weapons week, a firefighter on the Embankment in Central London, 20 May 1941, demonstrates the deluge set

Engraving of worm-driven fire squirt
Engraving of people operating a large worm-driven fire squirt mounted on two wheels, to put out a fire in a burning building, reproduced from Besoni, Theatrum Instrumentorum et Machinarum, 1568

LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat, Blackfriars, London
Tied up at her Blackfriars moorings, the Massey Shaw fireboat gives a demonstration of her fire power from her Merryweather pumps

French gunners in Battle of Doiran, Macedonia, WW1
French gunners operating a 75mm gun during the Battle of Doiran, Macedonian Front, in the First World War. This was a battle between Bulgaria and allied French and British forces. Date: August 1916

Ww1 German Field Radio
German soldiers operating a field radio station

Royal Marines at 6 Gun, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Royal Marines at 6 Gun, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Engine-Room Artificer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Engine-Room Artificer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Electrical Artificer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Electrical Artificer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Ordnance Artificer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Ordnance Artificer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Wireless Telegraphist, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Wireless Telegraphist, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Gunners Mate, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Gunners Mate, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Gunlayer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Gunlayer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Head surgery, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. From a private collection

Eye surgery, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. From a private collection

American vessel Turtle (1776), the first submarine to be used in war, 19th century. Designed by David Bushnell (1742-1824)

Machine Room in a Steam Sewing Factory, 1854. This view is of Holloway, Crowe & Holloways clothing factory, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Wilson sewing machine, 1880. Belt-driven lock-stick model for industrial use showing samples of work that could be produced

Domestic sewing machine powered by steam, 1883. Woman sewing with a machine powered by a steam motor placed on top of a domestic range. From La Nature. (Paris, 1883)

Small lockstick sewing machine, 1886. Patented in 1881, this small sewing machine weighing approx 226g (8oz) could be mounted on a table top. From Cassells Family Magazine. (London, 1886)

Revolving a steam engine
Roundabout ride for a steel giant. A large steam engine is turned around on a revolving track. Date: 1932

Farming family, South America, showing a man wearing a fancy silver belt, another man operating a sewing machine, and a seated woman. Date: circa 1900s

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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.