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Engraving Rights Managed Collection (#9)

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Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine (America, 1831), the first mechanical reaper

Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine (America, 1831), the first mechanical reaper to be generally adopted. Engraving 1862

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Lockstitch sewing machine, eight inches long x 2 inches wide, weighing only 8 oz

Lockstitch sewing machine, eight inches long x 2 inches wide, weighing only 8 oz, patented Berlin 1881. Engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground)

Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground), and spools for thread (right). Engraving published New York, 1880

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: First model of Edisons Phonograph (c. 1877). In this model the recording cylinder

First model of Edisons Phonograph (c. 1877). In this model the recording cylinder
First model of Edisons Phonograph (c.1877). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand. Engraving, c 1880

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778) English composer. Engraving

Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778) English composer. Engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Egyptian king and male attendants. Mid-19th century German coloured engraving

Egyptian king and male attendants. Mid-19th century German coloured engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Egyptian queen and female attendants. Mid-19th century German coloured engraving

Egyptian queen and female attendants. Mid-19th century German coloured engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Advertisement for Mellins Emulsion, food supplement based on cod liver oil

Advertisement for Mellins Emulsion, food supplement based on cod liver oil, recommending it for children and invalids. Magazine advertisement c1890. Engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Rumfords fireplace. Improved efficiency by reducing chimney and depth of fireplace

Rumfords fireplace. Improved efficiency by reducing chimney and depth of fireplace and putting polished plates to reflect heat into room. Wood engraving c1880

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Reconstruction of Ctesibius of Alexandrias (active 270 BC) clepsydra (water clock)

Reconstruction of Ctesibius of Alexandrias (active 270 BC) clepsydra (water clock). Engraving 1857

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Herodotus (c4485-425 BC), historian, called the Father of History. Figure of Herodotus

Herodotus (c4485-425 BC), historian, called the Father of History. Figure of Herodotus based on an antique bust. Wood engraving 1866

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Fenian Conspiracy leaders Kelly and Deasy rescued from police van passing under railway

Fenian Conspiracy leaders Kelly and Deasy rescued from police van passing under railway bridge in Hyde Street on way from court in Manchester to prison, 18 September 1867. Police sergeant shot dead

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Lime Kilns: burning limestone to produce lime for cement and mortar, and for agricultural use

Lime Kilns: burning limestone to produce lime for cement and mortar, and for agricultural use. Wood engraving 1872

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: William Bligh (1754-1817) British naval officer, and his companions, received hospitably

William Bligh (1754-1817) British naval officer, and his companions, received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789, after voyage of about 4

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: James Cook (1728-79) English navigator, explorer, and hydrographer receiving ritual

James Cook (1728-79) English navigator, explorer, and hydrographer receiving ritual tribute from Sandwich Islanders, 1779, during his third Pacific voyage. Hand-coloured engraving 1832

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Alibgensian heresy. St Dominic gives a book professing the true Christian

Alibgensian heresy. St Dominic gives a book professing the true Christian faith to an Albigensian envoy. Thrown into fire, the book is not consumed by flames

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: General William Booth (1829-1912) Evangelical social worker and founder

General William Booth (1829-1912) Evangelical social worker and founder of the Salvation Army. Engraving 1894

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Alessandro Farnese, 3rd Duke of Parma (1546-1592). Nephew of Philip II (1527-1598)

Alessandro Farnese, 3rd Duke of Parma (1546-1592). Nephew of Philip II (1527-1598) king of Spain from 1556. Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands from 1578

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Archaeopteryx - The First Bird. Artists reconstruction of archaeopteryx which

Archaeopteryx - The First Bird. Artists reconstruction of archaeopteryx which made its appearance about 170 million years ago, based on fossil records. Print published 1886. Hand-coloured engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667-1746) Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Author of

Jonathan Swift (1667-1746) Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Author of Gullivers Travels 1726 Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub 1704. Engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Hans Sloane (1660-1753. English physician and naturalist. Founded Chelsea Physic Garden

Hans Sloane (1660-1753. English physician and naturalist. Founded Chelsea Physic Garden: Secretary to the Royal Society (1693-1713): Donated library of 50, 000 books and 3

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Hans Sloane (1660-1753). English physician and naturalist. Founded Chelsea Physic Garden

Hans Sloane (1660-1753). English physician and naturalist. Founded Chelsea Physic Garden: Secretary to the Royal Society (1693-1713):Donated library of 50, 000 books and 3

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Turnspit dog at work. These short-legged dogs were bred especially to work in wheels

Turnspit dog at work. These short-legged dogs were bred especially to work in wheels turning cooking spits. By 1800 the breed had almost disappeared. Wood engraving c1880

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Herd of Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern

Herd of Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern genetic creation made in 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan ancestry. Wood engraving 1893

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus - extinct flightless bird from Madagascar

Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus - extinct flightless bird from Madagascar. First observed by Portuguese sailors in about 1507

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern genetic

Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern genetic creation made in 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan ancestry. Wood engraving 1884

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern genetic

Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern genetic creation made in 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan ancestry. Wood engraving 1850

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus - extinct flightless bird from Madagascar

Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus - extinct flightless bird from Madagascar. First observed by Portuguese sailors in about 1507

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Turnspit dog at work in the inn at Newcastle, Carmarthen, Wales, c1800. These short-legged

Turnspit dog at work in the inn at Newcastle, Carmarthen, Wales, c1800. These short-legged dogs were bred especially to work in wheels turning cooking spits. By 1800 the breed had almost disappeared

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird from Madagascar

Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird from Madagascar. First observed by Portuguese sailors in about 1507

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus - extinct flightless bird from Madagascar

Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus - extinct flightless bird from Madagascar. First observed by Portuguese sailors in about 1507

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) Welsh journalist and explorer, meeting Emin Pasha

Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) Welsh journalist and explorer, meeting Emin Pasha (1840-1892) at Kavalli, 29 April 1888. Born Eduard Schnitzer in Germany, Emin Pasha converted to Islam

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Philip II (1527-98) King of Spain (1556). Son of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), husband of Mary I

Philip II (1527-98) King of Spain (1556). Son of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558), husband of Mary I (1518-1558) queen of England from 1553

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship Birkenhead off Simons Bay, S

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship Birkenhead off Simons Bay, S
Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship Birkenhead off Simons Bay,s Africa 26 February 1852. The order Women and children first given by the commanding officer Colonel Seton was obeyed

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Woman using typewriter by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890)

Woman using typewriter by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890). Forerunner of 20th century machine, keys had piano action

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship Birkenhead off Simons Bay South

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship Birkenhead off Simons Bay South Africa 26 February 1852. Commanding officer, Colonel Seton, gave the order Women and children first

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship which sailed from Queenstown

Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship which sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852 Foundered off Simons Bay South Africa 26 February

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars. Named for

St Bernard mountain rescue dogs with flasks of brandy on their collars. Named for St Bernard of Menthon (fl 1081) who built two mountain rest houses (Hospices) in the Alps. Wood engraving circa 1880

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow. Named for Bernard of Menthon

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow. Named for Bernard of Menthon (fl 1081) who built two mountain rest houses in the Alps. Wood engraving c1840

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English mathematician and physicist. Engraving

Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English mathematician and physicist. Engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Forces under Alaric I (c370-410) king of the Visigoths from 395, sacking Rome 410

Forces under Alaric I (c370-410) king of the Visigoths from 395, sacking Rome 410. From Alaric ou Rome Vaincue, 1654. Poem dedicated to Christina of Sweden. Engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Austrian composer. Mozart at the keybord. From

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Austrian composer. Mozart at the keybord. From engraving of 1787

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Trial by the Spanish Inquisition in progress in Madrid. Copperplate engraving published Cologne

Trial by the Spanish Inquisition in progress in Madrid. Copperplate engraving published Cologne, 1759

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Burning of heretics sentenced by the Inquisition. Copperplate engraving published Cologne, 1759

Burning of heretics sentenced by the Inquisition. Copperplate engraving published Cologne, 1759. Private collection

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Grand procession of the auto-da-fe of criminals sentenced by the Inquisition at Lisbon

Grand procession of the auto-da-fe of criminals sentenced by the Inquisition at Lisbon. 18th century coloured engraving. Private collection

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Roman soldiers operating a Catapult, a siege engine used for hurling missiles, such

Roman soldiers operating a Catapult, a siege engine used for hurling missiles, such as stones at bottom left, at the enemy. In top half of image are details of the construction of the weapon

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers. From

Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers. From Ancells Monthly Military Companion, 1801. Copperplate engraving

Background imageEngraving Rights Managed Collection: William Bligh (1754-1817) British naval officer, seized in his cabin by mutinous

William Bligh (1754-1817) British naval officer, seized in his cabin by mutinous crew of HMS Bounty, led by Fletcher Christian (with sword) 28 April 1789. Late 19th century engraving




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