RMG16APA–Entitled: Nani e Maschere ridicole, (1680), costume sketches watercolor by Lodovico Ottavio Burnacini. These grotesque figures are probably costume designs for the festivities at Court known as Wirtschaften (carnival festivities) all who attended these ev
RM2BE10DD–Pen-and-ink drawing showing 15th-century Italian designs for underwater breathing apparatus for divers. From 'Della providentia della chuera,' by Francesco di Giorgio Martini of Siena (1439-1502). Between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Siena developed a series of technical specialities. Siena's artist-engineers put their skills into practice for their small republic and demonstrated their skill in depicting machines and mechanical systems. The two most prominent Sienese engineers were Mariano di Iacopo, known as Taccola, and Francesco di Giorgio.
RMG16C6T–Guns with array of horizontal barrels and gun with three racks of barrels, circa 1481. Firearms in renaissance times were inaccurate and suffered from a slow rate of fire. Leonardo, in his design for a multi-barreled cannon of 1481, sought to overcome the
RMG16ADD–Technical illustration shows early balloon designs: Lana's aeronautic machine, Montgolfiers' balloon, Blanchard's balloon, Garnerin ascending and descending in his parachute, the Charles & Roberts' balloon being inflated, the form of the wings employed by
RMG16DT3–A 1906 advertisement for sewing patterns by The Modern Priscilla, a needlework magazine, showing 16 different designs for shirtwaists, with details about patterns and materials. Waist was a common term for the bodice of a dress or for a blouse or woman's
RMG15DFJ–Megatherium restored, according to the designs of W. Hawkins. Megatherium (Great Beast) was a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths endemic to Central America and South America that lived from the Pliocene through Pleistocene epochs. Megatherium was one o
RMG16E7R–Entitled: 'Paquin dress illustration by George Barbier, 1912.' Jeanne Paquin (1869 - 1936) was a leading French fashion designer, known for her resolutely modern and innovative designs. She trained as a dressmaker at Rouff and later opened her own fashion
RMG16EGE–Christian Bérard (August 20, 1902 - February 11, 1949), also known as Bébé, was a French artist, fashion illustrator and designer. From the start of his career he had an interest in theatrical scenery and costume designs, and played an important role in t
RMG16E7P–Entitled: 'Paquin dress illustration by George Barbier, 1912.' Jeanne Paquin (1869 - 1936) was a leading French fashion designer, known for her resolutely modern and innovative designs. She trained as a dressmaker at Rouff and later opened her own fashion
RMG16E46–Entitled: 'Little girl, wearing bonnet, with arms folded and lips puckered.' An Easter bonnet is a type of hat that women and girls wear to Easter services, and in the Easter parade following it. Ladies purchased new and elaborate designs for particular c
RMG16E48–Entitled: 'New York shopgirls buying Easter bonnets on Division Street.' An Easter bonnet is a type of hat that women and girls wear to Easter services, and in the Easter parade following it. Ladies purchased new and elaborate designs for particular churc
RMG16DRA–Jeanne Paquin (1869, 1936) was a leading French fashion designer, known for her resolutely modern and innovative designs. She trained as a dressmaker at Rouff and later opened her own fashion house in 1891. The Maison Paquin quickly became known for its 1
RMG16A76–The Lady and the Unicorn is the modern title given to a series of six tapestries woven in Flanders of wool and silk, from designs drawn in Paris in the late fifteenth century and are considered one of the greatest works of art of the Middle Ages in Europe
RM2BE10KT–Early pumpers used cisterns as a source of water. Jacques Besson (1540 - 1573) was a French inventor, mathematician, and philosopher, chiefly remembered for his popular treatise on machines Theatrum Instrumentorum (1571-72), which saw many reprints in different languages. Besson's work was a collection of his own new inventions with detailed illustrations of each engraved by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau to his specifications. Some of his designs suggested important improvements to lathes and the waterwheel. The Latin captions to the highly detailed drawings were sparse, however, which would see
RM2BE0J0G–Early pumpers used cisterns as a source of water. Jacques Besson (1540 - 1573) was a French inventor, mathematician, and philosopher, chiefly remembered for his popular treatise on machines Theatrum Instrumentorum (1571-72), which saw many reprints in different languages. Besson's work was a collection of his own new inventions with detailed illustrations of each engraved by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau to his specifications. Some of his designs suggested important improvements to lathes and the waterwheel. The Latin captions to the highly detailed drawings were sparse, however, which would see
RM2BE0HWE–Pen-and-ink drawing showing 15th-century Italian designs for underwater breathing apparatus for divers. From 'Della providentia della chuera,' by Francesco di Giorgio Martini of Siena (1439-1502). Between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Siena developed a series of technical specialities. Siena's artist-engineers put their skills into practice for their small republic and demonstrated their skill in depicting machines and mechanical systems. The two most prominent Sienese engineers were Mariano di Iacopo, known as Taccola, and Francesco di Giorgio.
RM2BE1097–Charles Babbage (December 26, 1791 - October 18, 1871) was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, he is best remembered for originating the concept of a digital programmable computer. Considered by some to be a 'father of the computer', Babbage is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex electronic designs, though all the essential ideas of modern computers are to be found in Babbage's analytical engine. His varied work in other fields has led him to be described as 'pre-eminent' among the many polym
RM2BE0HKX–Charles Babbage (December 26, 1791 - October 18, 1871) was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, he is best remembered for originating the concept of a digital programmable computer. Considered by some to be a 'father of the computer', Babbage is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex electronic designs, though all the essential ideas of modern computers are to be found in Babbage's analytical engine. His varied work in other fields has led him to be described as 'pre-eminent' among the many polym
RMJR319C–Section of a condenser steam engine. A condenser is a device or unit used to condense a substance from its gaseous to its liquid state, by cooling it. The latent heat is given up by the substance, and will transfer to the condenser coolant. Condensers can be made according to numerous designs, and come in many sizes ranging from hand-held to industrial-scale units used in plant processes. The first recorded rudimentary steam engine was the aeolipile described by Heron of Alexandria in the 1st century AD. Starting in the 12th century, a number of steam-powered devices were experimented with or
RMG15HHT–Drawings from an 'Elementary treatise on the mounting of naval ordinance' (1811) by William Congreve. One of the pioneers of rocketry, Congreve developed rocket projectiles at Woolwich Arsenal that were subsequently used in the Napoleonic Wars.
RMHRJF3W–Prehistoric Ruins of Mitla
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