Complicated Collection

Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson
An interesting and elegant apparatus designed to overcome once for all the difficulties of conveying green peas to the mouth

Dead Sea scroll
Fragment of the Dead Sea scrolls on display at the Qumran museum, Dead Sea, Israel

A simple device for removing a wart
Contrary to the title of this picture, a complicated and convoluted machine to help a sufferer remove a wart from his head

Communist Factory Worker
A young man, the ideal of the heroic communist worker, working at a complicated piece of machinery in a cellulose paper factory in Balakhna, Russia

Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan
Beautiful photograph showing the complicated shapes, folds and pinning of a Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Manufacture of circuit boards
A complicated multi-component electronic device for manufacturing circuit boards. It consists of a number of miniature soldering irons to attach the electrical components and a magnifying camera

Sketches in the Bank of England. Machine for weighing coins
Engraving of complicated device for weighing gold sovereigns

Scene from Shakespeares Cymbeline
A scene from shakespeares Cymbeline, in which Imogen, dressed as a boy, has found a hut in the forest and, being hungry, has eaten some food

Cartoon depicting two men trying to work out the complicated train timetable, 19th century
5308869 Cartoon depicting two men trying to work out the complicated train timetable, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting two men trying to work out the complicated train timetable)

John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799. Creator: Unknown
John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799....attended by his Guardian Angell (British prime minister William Pitt: "Cease rude Boreas blustering railer)

RF- Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on dew covered reed, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

Leafless tree canopy silhouetted in winter. Gannochy, Scotland, February

RF- Looking up under the gills of toadstools of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida), Cornwall, UK

RF- Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius), gill detail

RF- Close up of Leaves of Red Oak (Quercus rubra) in autumn. October

The Engine Room of HMS Mauritius. Date: 1945

Cascade of waterfalls, Shinok River, Tog-Altai. Altai Republic, Russia

Pink peony

Cartoon, The British Pioneers (Gladstone)
Cartoon, The British Pioneers -- Gladstone in uniform takes an axe to some tangled tree roots, representing the Army Bill, which proved difficult for his government to carry in parliament

Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome
Mr Hawkins, the electrical engineer in the switch-room of the London Hippodrome, which was situated behind the stage and exclusively used for lighting that part of the building. 1904

No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque, Merville Battery
The taking of the Battery was the task of the 9th Parachute Battalion, and despite a complicated plan that went very wrong from the first jumps at 0020 hours on D-Day

Arranging railway timetables, 1908
An ingenious system of threads used by railway timetable planners to secure the perfect working of a great railway system in 1909. This was achieved by stretching threads across a board

A complicated attempt at suicide (engraving)
736091 A complicated attempt at suicide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A complicated attempt at suicide; from The Days Doings)

Just write
Spilled ink flying above inkwell in a spiraling splash with tiny drops and flying pen on a light background. Still life with writer workplace. Creative writing concept

Ink and death
Imaginary dragon flying from an inkwell to destroy a tiny paper house on a light background. Still life with fantasy writer workplace. Creative writing concept. Dynamic shot with frozen motion

What to write
Spilled ink flying above inkwell in a splash in form of a question mark on a light background. Still life with writer workplace. Creative writing concept. Dynamic shot with frozen motion

SHOE SHOP WINDOW 1960S
A window of a shoe shop with a complicated display Date: 1960s

INTERIOR OF POCKET WATCH
The internal workings of a pocket or wrist-watch, showing the complicated positioning of the wheels and catches. The watch is by LeCoutre (Swiss)

RF- Male Great bustard (Otis tarda) displaying, La Serena, Extremadura, Spain. April

Pygmy seahorse, not currently described hiding in sea fan, Raja Ampat, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

RF- Mexican treefrog 1+Smilisca baudinii+2 on Spanish moss. Texas, USA

Dutch Skit on Falconry, c1716, (1916)
Dutch Skit on Falconry, c1716. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster -an overly complicated looking effort to mimic the performance of the DH Mosquito

Archibald 6th Earl Angus
ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS, 6th earl of ANGUS whose marriage to Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, led to a lifetime of complicated political in- fighting and intrigue. Date: 1489 - 1557

The Screw Em Out golf hole cleaner by Heath Robinson
A typically convoluted contraption from William Heath Robinson, the first in a series entitled, Very Patent Aides to Sport, showing the Screw-Em-Out golf hole cleaner in action on a golf course

Roof Pattern / Pompeii
An example of the beautiful and complicated ceiling art discovered perfectly preserved at Pompeii. Date: 1st century AD

Telephone Cable Repair
The intricate work of repairing and connecting telephone land lines. London, 1998 Date: 1998

A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination by Heath Robinson
Are you taking care of your summer flannels? A suggestion for preserving the shape of your nether garments in view of the summer holidays

The Corner Grab Crane by Heath Robinson
The Corner Grab Crane for working round corners - a valuable suggestion by Mr W. Heath Robinson now under consideration by Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd

The Multiplex Dragline by Heath Robinson
The multiplex dragline for dragging winding streams - another suggestion by Mr W. Heath Robinson. A complicated excavation machine enabling the operator to drag in curving lines. Date: c.1938

The Ice Hole Clam Spearer by Heath Robinson
An ingenious, though perhaps rather complicated device to catch clams through ice in the frozen north, part of a series of drawings in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News entitled

The Leap to Tin Salmon Blower by Heath Robinson
Another convoluted contraption from the gadget king William Heath Robinson, showing how salmon are tinned in Scotland, part of a series in the Illustrated Sporting

The Chipmunk Bagger by Heath Robinson
Ingenious contraption for use in the wilds of Brazil, a chipmunk bagger, part of a series by William Heath Robinson in the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News called Very Patent Aides to Sport

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Early Walking Draglilne`
An early form of the walking dragline stripping rocky overburden preparatory to erecting a new tea shop in the Allegheny Mountains

The Gentle Art of Excavating - A New Multi-Movement Drag Sho
A new multi-movement drag shovel excavating for the foundations of a new cinema. A typically convoluted digger, made from recycled bits of houses

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Clearing bottom of the Thames
An improved dragline clearing out the bottom of the upper reaches of the River Thames. A typically rickety and overly complicated piece of machinery by the gadget king, William Heath Robinson

The complicated marriage, Romeyn de Hooghe, Samuel Sylvius, P. van Torenburg, 1698

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 3761
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

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"Unraveling the Complexity: From Ancient Scrolls to Modern Technology" Step into a world where complexity intertwines with ingenuity. The Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson, an intricate contraption that defies logic, captures our imagination. Just like deciphering the enigmatic Dead Sea scrolls, it takes patience and perseverance to unravel life's mysteries. But amidst this labyrinth of complications, simplicity can be found in unexpected places. A simple device for removing a wart reminds us that sometimes the most convoluted problems have straightforward solutions. Travel across continents to Japan, where elegance meets intricacy in the Geisha hairstyle viewed from the rear. Each strand meticulously arranged, symbolizing tradition and artistry passed down through generations. In contrast, modern manufacturing processes reveal their own complexities. Witness the meticulous manufacture of circuit boards - a symphony of precision and technology working harmoniously together. Journey further into London's Bank of England and witness sketches depicting a machine for weighing coins; an ingenious invention designed to ensure accuracy in currency transactions. Shakespeare's Cymbeline transports us back in time as we delve into scenes filled with intrigue and tangled relationships. Complications arise at every turn as characters navigate love, betrayal, and redemption. Returning once more to Japan's geisha culture, we revisit their mesmerizing hairstyles viewed from behind - an emblematic reminder that beauty often conceals layers of hidden stories waiting to be uncovered. Venturing beyond human creations lies HMS Mauritius' engine room - a mechanical marvel brimming with gears and machinery working tirelessly beneath its surface. It serves as a testament to mankind's ability to conquer even the most complex challenges nature presents. Nature itself holds its own secrets within its delicate ecosystems. Observe the banded demoiselle resting on dew-covered reeds or peer up under gills of porcelain fungus – both showcasing nature’s intricate designs that captivate our senses while reminding us how interconnected everything truly is.