Portable Collection (#2)

A baton a feu being used
5312164 A baton a feu being used; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a baton a feu a type of hand cannon developed in the 14th century in Western Europe)

A baton a feu being used
5312161 A baton a feu being used; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a baton a feu a type of hand cannon developed in the 14th century in Western Europe)

A small portable fire engine
5310005 A small portable fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a small portable fire engine carrying an initial charge of 36 gallons of water thus enabling it to attack a blaze without a delay)

A portable steel whale-boat, 1850
3330507 A portable steel whale-boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a portable steel whale-boat constructed by Messrs. Forrestt and Son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The steamer Le Stanley, 1850
3478566 The steamer Le Stanley, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the portable steamer for the Congo called Le Stanley'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The portable home the Kirgiz family
5616075 The portable home the Kirgiz family; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the portable home of the wealthy Kirgiz family, from Eastern Siberia. Dated 19th Century)

French army portable field telephone
5615885 French army portable field telephone; (add.info.: French army portable field telephone 1890. 01/01/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a portable autoclave worked by a steam engine being used to sterilise bedding during an outbreak of
5309276 Engraving depicting a portable autoclave worked by a steam engine being used to sterilise bedding during an outbreak of miliaria

A wealthy Kyrgyz family
5312029 A wealthy Kyrgyz family; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a wealthy Kyrgyz family from Eastern Siberia outside their portable home. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Man playing a portable organ while his wife operates the bellows. By Israel van Mecken
528002 Man playing a portable organ while his wife operates the bellows. By Israel van Mecken, late 15th century German (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

University of Washington, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
University of Washington, 1917. A trooper from the University of Washington militia using a portable field-telephone in a suitcase

Camel Jingalls, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Camel Jingalls, 1858. Small brass cannon, mounted on camels...have been long used in the native armies of India...although almost useless when opposed to the means and appliances of modern warfare

Capt. Buzzcott's army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capt
Capt. Buzzcott's [sic] army kitchen, between 1910 and 1920. USA Motor Field Kitchen, designed by Francis H. Buzzacott

Paint box with removable easel and folding palette, before 1932. Creator: Unknown
Paint box with removable easel and folding palette, before 1932

Portable Brass Hand Bell, c. 1936. Creator: Columbus Simpson
Portable Brass Hand Bell, c. 1936

Pocket Manicure, c. 1939. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Pocket Manicure, c. 1939

Portable Seat, c. 1938. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Portable Seat, c. 1938

Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas. Creator: Unknown
Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas

Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas. Creator: Unknown
Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas

Portable Pavilion Barracks for the Troops in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Portable Pavilion Barracks for the Troops in the Crimea, 1854. 1000 wooden huts, constructed by order of the British Government

Squatter camp near Shafter, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Squatter camp near Shafter, California

Seaweed, portable writing case, and plum branch, no. 5 from the series "The Rabbit's... 1819
Seaweed, portable writing case, and plum branch, no. 5 from the series "The Rabbit's Boastful Exploits (Usagi tegarabanashi)", 1819

Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Laird's Patent Sectional Boat, built for Her Majesty's Consul at Fernando Po, 1850. This Boat...is the invention of Mr. Macgregor Laird

Portable Crock Filter, c. 1938. Creator: Eugene Bartz
Portable Crock Filter, c. 1938

George Morris inventor of the 12 volt electric Welsh Harp
George Morris inventor of the 12 volt portable electric Welsh Harp, testing his invention in the hills of Snowdonia, North Wales Date: 1988

Mass for the Reapers, 1858 (oil on canvas)
NGW405346 Mass for the Reapers, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Henry Penry (1798-1885); 92.2x169 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Yellow packraft rubber boat with red padle on a sea coast. Packrafting. Active lifestile concept Yellow packraft rubber boat with red padle on a sea coast. Packrafting. Active lifestile concept

Yellow packraft rubber boat with red padle and turquoise water waves from top view. Beach with yellow sand glowing by sunlight

A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes
2619066 A Ribauldequin, infernal machine or organ gun, armed with small cannon and pikes, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Hot Weather Pictures, Reading, Thursday 14th May 1992

Meryl Streep (wearing sunglasses) pictured departing from Heathrow to New York. 14th July 1984

A seaside scene of a man watching television on the beach. Littlehampton, West Sussex. June 1962

First Leaf of the Shunga; The Delightful Love Adventures of Maneyemon, ca. 1769. ca
First Leaf of the Shunga; The Delightful Love Adventures of Maneyemon, ca. 1769

Advert for Rippingilles oil warming stoves 1890
Made of cast-iron these four decorative oil-warming stoves are odourless, smokeless, portable, safe and easy to clean. Available at ironmonagers. Date: 1890

JAPAN 33
Japan/ Shinkansen train series " 700" - Tokyo - Kyoto Japanese man is using his laptop with a wireless connection while traveling with the Sinkansen train known as " bullet train"

EyeUbiquitous_20099844
Music, Portable MP3 Player, Apple i-pod classic 120Gb

EyeUbiquitous_20099846
Music, Portable MP3 Player, Apple i-pod classic 120Gb

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Music, Portable MP3 Player, Apple i-pod classic 120Gb

EyeUbiquitous_20099845
Music, Portable MP3 Player, Apple i-pod classic 120Gb

Portable School, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Portable School, 1857. The whole is constructed of timber, and capable of holding 100 children. A composition has been applied to the exterior, which renders it quite weatherproof

Portable School, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Portable School, 1857. This novelty in building has received the following testimonial from the Board of Education: "I have examined the Portable School designed by Mr

A portable steam boiler
Royal Navy - A portable steam boiler for supplied steam to test ship systems during construction, maintenance, at a Royal Navy Ship Yard.. Date: circa 1960

WW2 - Portable Wireless Outstation
A photograph which shows some British WW2 Royal Air Force personnel operating a portable wireless outstation. Date: circa 1940s

A family taking their summer holiday on the South Coast of England - seated in deckchairs on the beach, the couple's young baby havig great fun digging in the sand. Date: 1936

Advert, Patent Portable Election Fittings by Flere & Mills Limited, London Date: 1903

Middle Ages. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra
Middle Ages. Mantlet. Large shield or portable shelter used for stopping projectiles. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Lightfoot Advertisement
An advertisement for Young, Osmond and Young, Limited, promoting the Lightfoot tubular electric heating system. Examples of this are shown in the images, including a skirting heater, towel rail

Riley's Billiard Tables, available in different sizes for private homes in mahogany wood. Date: 1904

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"Embracing Mobility: A Glimpse into the World of Portability" In the vibrant world of art, Diego Rivera's masterpiece "The Tabernacle and its Priests" captures the essence of portability as it depicts a portable shrine carried by priests, symbolizing their nomadic existence. Stepping back in time to the 1960s, paraffin heaters like the one showcased became popular for their portable nature. The warmth they provided was not limited to homes but extended to various settings, offering comfort wherever needed. Venturing into London's waterways, we find ourselves aboard the GLC-LFB Fire boat - Fire Hawk. This floating marvel served as a testament to portability in firefighting during emergencies on both land and water. Transporting our imagination further back in time is an advertisement from 1931 featuring Underwood portable typewriters. These sleek machines revolutionized communication by allowing writers to carry their creativity wherever they went. Fast-forwarding to the 1970s brings us face-to-face with Roberts R Radio – a compact device that brought music and news directly into people's lives. Its portability allowed individuals to enjoy entertainment on-the-go while staying connected with current events. During World War II, dockyard workers found themselves onboard HMS Coventry – a vessel representing mobility and adaptability amidst conflict. Their dedication exemplified how even within war zones, portability played a crucial role in sustaining operations. Looking back at history reveals an advertisement showcasing various types of steam engines. These powerful yet transportable machines fueled industrial progress across vast landscapes while enabling economic growth through efficient transportation systems. Turning our attention towards architecture, Boulton & Paul Ltd. 's conservatories from 1905 epitomize movable elegance. These structures allowed homeowners to create versatile spaces that could be enjoyed year-round regardless of location or climate. Shifting gears once more takes us to WWI when traveling X-ray cars became a crucial tool in medical diagnostics.