Portable Collection (#3)

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

Cartoon depicting a portable shower bath which were in common use in the second half of the nineteenth century
5308798 Cartoon depicting a portable shower bath which were in common use in the second half of the nineteenth century; (add.info)

Medicine Cabinet, c. 1939. Creator: Mattie P. Goodman
Medicine Cabinet, c. 1939

Writing Desk, Lap, c. 1941. Creator: Mattie P. Goodman
Writing Desk, Lap, c. 1941

Small portable sawmill, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small portable sawmill, very typical of the sawmills which are cutting small pine and hardwood growth of the area. Note mill and boiler, sawdust pile

Virgin of Vladimir (pigment and gilding on wood panel)
1765241 Virgin of Vladimir (pigment and gilding on wood panel) by Russian School (19th century); 61x38 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Wallet of Mirabilia Romae, Historia et Descriptio Urbis Romae by Pseudo-Aegidius Romanus, published by Andreas Freitag
472852 Wallet of Mirabilia Romae, Historia et Descriptio Urbis Romae by Pseudo-Aegidius Romanus, published by Andreas Freitag, Rome, not before 1485 and not after 1489 (leather) by Italian School

Mans Portable Amulet Shrine (Ga u), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mans Portable Amulet Shrine (Ga u), 18th century

Portable Charcoal Stove, c. 1940. Creator: Ernest A Towers Jr
Portable Charcoal Stove, c. 1940

Portable Diptych with Compass, Sundial, and Perpetual Calendar, France, 1660 / 80
Portable Diptych with Compass, Sundial, and Perpetual Calendar, France, 1660/80

Portable Compass Sundial, Germany, c. 1790. Creator: J. Kleininger
Portable Compass Sundial, Germany, c. 1790

Skewer and Spoon from a Traveling Set, Augsburg, 1761 / 63. Creator: Unknown
Skewer and Spoon from a Traveling Set, Augsburg, 1761/63

Lap Desk, c. 1936. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Lap Desk, c. 1936

Lap Desk, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Lap Desk, 1935/1942

Traveling Desk, 1800 / 15. Creator: Unknown
Traveling Desk, 1800/15

Portable Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: James M. Lawson
Portable Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938

Grease Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Henry Moran
Grease Lamp, c. 1940

Lantern, 1936. Creator: Holger Hansen
Lantern, 1936

Cutlery Kit, c. 1941. Creator: William Ludwig
Cutlery Kit, c. 1941

Portable Medicine Cabinet, c. 1938. Creator: Regina Henderer
Portable Medicine Cabinet, c. 1938

Pewter Grease Lamp, c. 1941. Creator: Violet Hartenstein
Pewter Grease Lamp, c. 1941

Pioneer Lantern, c. 1941. Creator: LeRoy Griffith
Pioneer Lantern, c. 1941

Two Wick Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Henry Moran
Two Wick Lamp, c. 1940

Camphene Lamp, c. 1939. Creator: LeRoy Griffith
Camphene Lamp, c. 1939

Foot Warmer, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Miller
Foot Warmer, c. 1937

Candlestick, c. 1937. Creator: Henry Meyers
Candlestick, c. 1937

Lantern, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edith Miller
Lantern, 1935/1942

Torch, 1938. Creator: Thomas Dooley
Torch, 1938

Metal Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Metal Lantern, c. 1936

Portable Secretary, c. 1937. Creator: Edward L Loper
Portable Secretary, c. 1937

Field Keg, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper
Field Keg, c. 1939

Grease Lamp, c. 1939. Creator: Yolande Delasser
Grease Lamp, c. 1939

Copper Foot Warmer, c. 1937. Creator: Edward L Loper
Copper Foot Warmer, c. 1937

Combination Lantern / Stove, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper
Combination Lantern/Stove, c. 1939

Kerosene Lantern, 1939. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Kerosene Lantern, 1939

Candle Lantern, 1938. Creator: Max Fernekes
Candle Lantern, 1938

A Portable Christian Shrine (Seigan) Commissioned by the Portuguese Jesuits
6366189 A Portable Christian Shrine (Seigan) Commissioned by the Portuguese Jesuits (oil on copper in case) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); 41.5x28x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

The Nawabs artillery at Plassey, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370606 The Nawabs artillery at Plassey, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Coaling steamship with portable bucket conveyors, 1912 (b / w photo)
1078804 Coaling steamship with portable bucket conveyors, 1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Portable altar of St. Mauritius, 1160 (oak, copper, bronze, gold & enamel)
701832 Portable altar of St. Mauritius, 1160 (oak, copper, bronze, gold & enamel) by Eilbertus of Cologne (Deckel) (fl.1129-60); St

Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving)
984019 Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trunk Maker, J Shepherd)

Home telephone (chromolitho)
974508 Home telephone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home telephone. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Portable bookshop in Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
735858 Portable bookshop in Ancient Greece (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portable bookshop in Ancient Greece)

Horse drawn vehicle used to transport compressed gas in portable containers in the 19th
2662507 Horse drawn vehicle used to transport compressed gas in portable containers in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Gipsy Encampment in Essex
A gypsy family on an encampment. Date: late 1890s

Advertising publicity leaflet, Warners Commodes, for hospitals, sick rooms, and invalids use Date: 1881

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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.