Tomlinson Collection (#2)

The Woolwich blowing machine, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue)

Ramsgate, Kent, 1886. Artist: W Finden
Ramsgate, Kent, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)

Cylinder printing machine, 1886. Machine for printing lengths of wallpaper. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

Iron bridge at Sunderland, 1886. The Wearmouth Bridge was the longest single span cast iron bridge in the world when it opened in 1796

A flour mill, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I, (Jamess Virtue, London, 1886)

Embossing press, 1886. Machine for producing a raised design on paper or card. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

The stoke-hole, the mash tun, and the copper, 1886. Brewing equipment. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering

Aqueduct of Nimes at the Pont du Gard, France, 1886. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, by Charles Tomlinson, Volume I

Jim Tomlinson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jim Tomlinson, Stacey Kent Quintet, Middlesborough Town Hall, April 2009

The Late Professor C. Tomlinson

High Point, North Carolina - Housing. Homes of skilled furniture workers in Tomlinson Chair Mfg. Company, High Point, North Carolina

High Point, North Carolina - Upholstering. Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co. Hand carver - making master model for multiple carver - buffet post (General View), 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940

Viaduct on the Baltimore & Washington Railroad (c1838) Engraving after picture by William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) who visited the US in the 1830s

Lead chamber for production of sulphuric acid also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, 1866. It was one of the most important industrial chemicals

Forming cotton into laps so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts. In foreground baskets of cotton that had been through the gin to remove seeds and separate fibres

DANCE: MINUET, 1735. Line engraving from Kellom Tomlinsons Art of Dancing, 1735

Scout. Date: circa 1970s

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Tomlinson: A Journey Through Time Step into the world of Tomlinson, a name that echoes through history. From The Piper to the iconic Blue Persian Cat, this caption takes you on a captivating journey. Transport yourself back to 1886 and witness an era of innovation and progress. Admire the exterior view of the Castle grinding mill at Sheffield, where craftsmanship thrived under Tomlinson & Co's Butter Powder advertisement. Glasgow's Broomielaw Quay comes alive in R Wallis' artwork from 1886, showcasing bustling activity as people traverse its bridge. Meanwhile, Mr Stephenson immortalizes his legacy by putting in the last rivet with precision and pride. Experience Whimsey, an engine drawing coal in Staffordshire collieries; its power symbolizing industrial might during this period. In contrast, marvel at The Nassau balloon passing over Liege at night in 1836 - a breathtaking sight captured beautifully in 1886. The Great Eastern looms large on the horizon - a testament to human ambition and engineering prowess. Its grandeur leaves spectators awestruck as it sails across oceans towards new horizons. Journeying further north brings us to Whitehaven Harbour in Cumbria. JC Armytage's artistry captures its charm perfectly; boats bobbing gently amidst tranquil waters against a backdrop of rugged beauty. Witness technological advancements with the Gold-blocking press from 1886 – an intricate machine that adds elegance to printed materials through gilded details. Marvel at Victoria Bridge over St Lawrence River in Canada; Saddler's artistic touch immortalizes this architectural masterpiece for generations to come. Through these glimpses into history, we uncover fragments of Tomlinson's story – one intertwined with progress, ingenuity, and timeless beauty. Join us on this voyage through time as we celebrate their enduring legacy.