Auger Collection

Tropical shell still-life

Grain bins, tractor and auger near Beechy Saskatchewan, Canada

Possibly: Shows stump on cut-over farm after blasting, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Shows stump on cut-over farm after blasting. Bonner County, Idaho]

Shows method of pulling tomarack stump, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Shows method of pulling tomarack stump. Drilling hole for dynamite with auger. Box holds powder, fuse caps, wire. Bonner County, Idaho

Auger, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Auger, 1938

Ship Builders Auger, 1938. Creator: Erwin Stenzel
Ship Builders Auger, 1938

Auger, c. 1938. Creator: Alfonso Moreno
Auger, c. 1938

Handmade Auger, c. 1942. Creator: William Frank
Handmade Auger, c. 1942

Grays New Portable Tenting (engraving)
1623588 Grays New Portable Tenting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grays New Portable Tenting)

Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to
4071280 Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub. 1683 (engraving) by English School

Terebra subulata (Subulate buccinum, Buccinum subulatum). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Shipwright driving wedges into the stern of a ship
Shipwright or ships carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship with a wooden trunnel. At his feet, his auger, axe and punch

Cooper hammering a metal hoop on a hogshead barrel. On the walls are tools such as saws, axe, spoke-shave, stock and bit, adze and auger

Auger (engraving)
2805434 Auger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auger. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife)
701107 Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife), unknown symbols and outlines of a chisel, frame or bow saw, axes and an auger (oak) (verso of 701106) by Tijzer, E

Handled auger, c. 1600 (pearwood & steel) (see also 701075-6)
701077 Handled auger, c.1600 (pearwood & steel) (see also 701075-6) by German School, (17th century); 78.7x55.9 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Probably made in Nuremberg)

Handled auger, c. 1600 (pearwood) (see also 701075-7)
701076 Handled auger, c.1600 (pearwood) (see also 701075-7) by German School, (17th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Probably made in Nuremberg)

Handled auger, c. 1600 (pearwood) (see also 701076-7)
701075 Handled auger, c.1600 (pearwood) (see also 701076-7) by German School, (17th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Probably made in Nuremberg)

Manufacture of Gas (engraving)
2801985 Manufacture of Gas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of Gas)

Bishop Hill: Old Colony Auger, c. 1938. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Bishop Hill: Old Colony Auger, c. 1938

Bishop Hill: Auger, c. 1936. Creator: Harry G Aberdeen
Bishop Hill: Auger, c. 1936

Woodworking Tools, pub. 1683 (engraving). Creator: English School (17th Century)
Woodworking Tools, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub. 1683 (engraving)

Field Peas Being Augered Into A Farm Truck For Shipping; Ponteix Saskatchewan Canada

Turnpike Rocks and Lake Auger, Gap of Dunloe, Killarney - a scenic view of rocks and lake surrounded by mountains. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Kerry: Killarney). Date: circa early 1900s

Iron tools. 11th-12th centuries
Iron tools. Scissors, key, knife, spoon auger, chisel, fishing spear and sickle. 11th-12th centuries. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

[Auger on a Blanket]; A.J. Russell, American, 1830 - 1902; July 1863; Salted paper print; Image: 15.2 x 20.3 cm (6 x 8 in.)

Two forms auger used by the Romans in siege warfare to drill into the wall of a fortress. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving

Fly-spotted auger shells

Aramus guarauna pictus, limpkin
Drawing 56 (Ewan 18) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Ireland / Auger Lake
Auger Lake, in the Gap of Dunloe, near Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Date: 1960s

Ice fishing, Sweden
Ice fishing. Fisherman waiting for perch to appear in a hole in ice. The hole was drilled using an auger (left). Photographed on lake Langsjon, Narke, Sweden

Scanning electron microscope. Sample stage (centre) of a combined scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning auger microscope (SAM) and scanning probe microscope (SPM)

Fortune teller - Constantinople
A female street fortune teller in Constantinople

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"Unleashing the Power of Auger: From Grain Bins to Tropical Shells" In the vast landscapes of Beechy, Saskatchewan, Canada, a sturdy tractor stands tall next to an auger. This powerful tool is essential for efficiently transferring grains into towering grain bins, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Venturing far from the Canadian prairies, we find ourselves immersed in a tropical paradise. A captivating still-life captures the beauty of seashells arranged meticulously on a table. Amongst these delicate treasures lies an unexpected element - an auger. Its presence reminds us that even in tranquil settings, this versatile device plays a role in various industries. Journeying across continents to Gap of Dunloe in Killarney unveils Turnpike Rocks and Lake Auger. Here, nature's wonders meet human ingenuity as an auger finds its place amidst breathtaking scenery. It serves as a testament to mankind's ability to adapt tools for different terrains and purposes. Delving into history through Dorothea Lange's lens takes us back to Bonner County, Idaho in 1939. The aftermath of blasting reveals stumps on cut-over farms; however, hope shines through as another image showcases how augers were employed to remove stubborn tomarack stumps from the land. These photographs encapsulate both struggle and progress during challenging times. The year 1938 brings forth more glimpses into the world of augers - Herman O. Stroh captures its essence while Erwin Stenzel focuses on shipbuilding techniques where this tool proves indispensable for constructing mighty vessels that conquer turbulent waters. Alfonso Moreno's c. 1938 creation further highlights the versatility of augers by showcasing their use beyond industrial applications – perhaps hinting at their potential within creative endeavors or personal projects. As time progresses towards c.