Portable Collection (#5)

Huanghuali travelling bookcase or Tushu Shinggui, early 17th century (wood & metal)
955015 Huanghuali travelling bookcase or Tushu Shinggui, early 17th century (wood & metal) by Japanese School, (17th century); 61x63.5x29.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Japanese

King George Vs picnic set, c. 1920 (silver, ceramic, leather & brass)
778897 King George Vs picnic set, c.1920 (silver, ceramic, leather & brass) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A portable steam engine built in France by the company M
3614165 A portable steam engine built in France by the company M. Cail et Cie in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School

Monsieur Durennes portable steam engine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3614164 Monsieur Durennes portable steam engine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Monsieur Durennes portable steam engine)

Travelling medicine chest, c. 1800 (wood)
AKM210030 Travelling medicine chest, c.1800 (wood) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Radio on the Road, 1923 (photo)
560021 Radio on the Road, 1923 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radio on the Road, 1923.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A Portable Christian Shrine (Seigan) Commissioned by the Portuguese Jesuits
6366188 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)

Advert for the Miki phone, the handiest gramophone for picnics (b / w photo)
5995805 Advert for the Miki phone, the handiest gramophone for picnics (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for the Miki phone)

19th Century Circus Aquarium, 1873 (lithograph)
1202052 19th Century Circus Aquarium, 1873 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the way to Mashonaland (engraving)
1038379 The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the way to Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Regal (engraving)
3653658 Regal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regal, from an old painting. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette
996357 Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette, Momoyama period (lacquer) (see also 996355-6) by Japanese School

Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette
996356 Namban Christian portable shrine, designed to contain a religious statuette, Momoyama period (lacquer) (see also 996355-7) by Japanese School

Retro Portable Picnic Set, 1958 (screen print)
3034824 Retro Portable Picnic Set, 1958 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a retro portable picnic set; screen print)

Picnic set, mark of Boulanger, Paris, late 19th century (silver & leather)
778898 Picnic set, mark of Boulanger, Paris, late 19th century (silver & leather) by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904) (after); length of case: 30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Wesleys portable pulpit, kept at West-Street (engraving)
3628976 Wesleys portable pulpit, kept at West-Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wesleys portable pulpit, kept at West-Street)

A portable town for Australia, showing the Church and Parsonage House as ordered to be sent out... (colour litho)
2795530 A portable town for Australia, showing the Church and Parsonage House as ordered to be sent out... (colour litho) by English School

Portable Iron Church and Dwelling-House for the Bishop of New Columbia (engraving)
2772816 Portable Iron Church and Dwelling-House for the Bishop of New Columbia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pair of Pocket Globes, made by Newton & Son, c. 1830 (carton pierre, brass
MFR135790 Pair of Pocket Globes, made by Newton & Son, c.1830 (carton pierre, brass, paper and simulated black leather) by English School, (19th century); diam

A Portable Christian Shrine (Seigan) Commissioned by the Portuguese Jesuits
6366190 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)

German musician playing a portable organ, late 15th Century (litho)
5997027 German musician playing a portable organ, late 15th Century (litho) by Mecken, Israel van (d.c.1517) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German musician playing a portable organ)

Portable Triptych, c. 1380 (tempera on panel)
873437 Portable Triptych, c.1380 (tempera on panel) by Master of the Christchurch Coronation (fl.1350); 55.88 x54.61 x7.62 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho)
1064065 A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gamble by the Wayside, a Scene in the Maritime Alps)

Voting machine used in the 2000 Presidential election, ca. 1990. Creator: Unknown
A Votomatic III vote recorder that folds up into a metal briefcase with a black plastic handle when closed. The briefcase has four circular rubber pads on each side

Portable Cast Iron Cook Stove, c. 1937. Creator: Al Curry
Portable Cast Iron Cook Stove, c. 1937

Portable Bath Tub, c. 1937. Creator: Al Curry
Portable Bath Tub, c. 1937

Individual Container for Indians Daily Portion of Food, c. 1940

Lantern, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Lantern, 1935/1942

drawing
Mohammed Baqer

Meryl Streep pictured departing from Heathrow to New York. 14th July 1984

A "carry-it-around"television set combined with sound radio - the most
A " carry-it-around" television set combined with sound radio - the most important development in radio and TV reception since the pioneering days of John Logie Baird has arrived

George Michael at Heathrow airport. 30th December 1987

A young boy demonstrating the new Perdio Portorama portable television receiver at the National Radio Show, at Earls Court, London 22nd August 1961

Prefabricated Ports. Two Prefabricated Ports each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain, in sections, towed across the channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

She Watched TV on her way home! New York Secretary Connie Heald, aged 20, stands at a bus stop in busy fifth-avenue, New York waiting for her bus to take her home

John Richards Wolverhampton Wanderers striker 1969-1983, pictured with tv camera at Molineux April 1981

Clayton & Shuttleworth portable engine, owned by J.Wood, at Kegworth on 28 July 1956. Date: 1956

Garrett Portable Engine at Redruth steam rally. was at the time of the rally, in regular use for soil sterilisation at a nursery in Hayle, a small town, civil parish and cargo port in west Cornwall

Exterior and interior of Prince Ranjitsinhjis portable shooting-box, which could be despatched by rail to any given point in the jungle on a trolley by oxen or by elephants. 1907

Rileys Billiard Tables, available for private houses and public institutions in portable form or dining table combined. Date: 1903

A Japanese flower seller stands by a portable stall made of bamboo with integral holders for floral displays. Date: circa 1900

Upper Leaf of Sundial, German, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Upper Leaf of Sundial, German, ca. 1500. Plaque from a folding portable sundial, made exclusively in Nuremberg at the beginning of the 16th century

Cylindrical Box with Chain, Late Roman, 3rd-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Cylindrical Box with Chain, Late Roman, 3rd-4th century

Game Board, Italian, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Game Board, Italian, 15th century

Bottle, Pilgrim, French, 15th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Bottle, Pilgrim, French, 15th century (?)

Bonsai Plum, Compass, and Pocket Sundial with Design of Calendar, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jo, vol. 3), 1806

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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.