Poulie Collection

Rigging for sailing ships, including cordage, bale slings, butt slings, can hook slings, ropes, blocks and pulleys
FLO4593384 Rigging for sailing ships, including cordage, bale slings, butt slings, can hook slings, ropes, blocks and pulleys, 18th century

Daniel Masere's original suspension pulley and fire escape machine simplified by Mr
FLO4591200 Daniel Masere's original suspension pulley and fire escape machine simplified by Mr. Forster, painter's easel and indigo mills

Dramatic machinery for a theatre set including flying carriage, boat on moving waves, flats, etc
FLO4591160 Dramatic machinery for a theatre set including flying carriage, boat on moving waves, flats, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary

Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi
BEN5471136 Story of the life of Moses. Detail of the rope and pulley of the well. Painting by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi known as Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). Fresco, 1481

Dramatic machinery for a theatre set. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal
FLO4591164 Dramatic machinery for a theatre set. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Side elevations of James Ferguson's cranes. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4591262 Side elevations of James Ferguson's cranes. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Coal-measuring equipment with pulleys, winches, and sacks. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591222 Coal-measuring equipment with pulleys, winches, and sacks. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Poulie; Loose-block; Bewegliche Block (engraving)
7197246 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Poulie; Loose-block; Bewegliche Block (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poulie; Loose-block; Bewegliche Block)

Shipyard: "The port of Brest"Detail
JLJ4681580 Shipyard: " The port of Brest" Detail. Painting by Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe (1716-1794) 1774 Brest, Musee des Beaux Arts by Blarenberghe

War machine (pencil on paper)
FTB165449 War machine (pencil on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Instruments for hurling stones and darts); Italian, out of copyright

Ms 23 C 124 fol. 3 The Construction of the Tower of Babel, from the Velislav Bible, c
XIR216424 Ms 23 C 124 fol.3 The Construction of the Tower of Babel, from the Velislav Bible, c.1340 (vellum) by Czech School, (14th century); 24.5x30.7 cm; National University Library, Prague

The History of Pope Alexander III (1105-81): Construction of the Town of Alessandria
ALG178716 The History of Pope Alexander III (1105-81): Construction of the Town of Alessandria, 1407 (fresco) by Spinello or Spinelli, Aretino Luca (c.1340-1410); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

The Art of Building, from a manuscript on architecture, Venetian (vellum)
XIR187793 The Art of Building, from a manuscript on architecture, Venetian (vellum) by Italian School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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Poulie, a French word meaning pulley, is a simple yet essential tool used in various industries and applications. From lifting heavy objects to transferring power between different components, poulies play a crucial role in making tasks easier and more efficient. With their ability to reduce the amount of force needed to move objects or machinery they can often found in construction sites, factories, and even at home for DIY projects. Whether it's a fixed pulley that changes the direction of force or a movable pulley that provides mechanical advantage, these devices have been around for centuries and continue to be an integral part of modern technology. So next time you see a poulie in action, take a moment to appreciate the ingenuity behind this simple yet effective invention.