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Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, roaring, standing in coastal heathland habitat, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Water wheel powering a hammer and bellows
Water powered forge. Water wheel (at right) powering a hammer (at lower centre) and bellows (at centre left) in a forge. The wheel is connected to the hammer and bellows by a crank system

Water wheel powering bellows at a furnace
Water power. Water wheel (at lower centre) powering bellows which are blowing air into furnaces. The wheel is connected to the bellows through a series of crankshafts

Woodcut of a still used to make medicinal spirits
Medicinal distillation. Medieval apothecary using bellows on the furnace of a still used to make medicinal spirits. Flasks containing wine were placed in the opening above the furnace

16th Century mine ventilation, artwork
16th Century mine ventilation. Historical artwork showing three different methods used to ventilate mines during the 16th Century. Published in 1556

15th century chemistry equipment, artwork. At left is a furnace used for distillation and sublimation. It has bellows on each side and contains two vessels

IRON, 19th CENTURY. A charcoal iron with bellows, foreground, and other irons, English, 19th century

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Windbag
Windbag. (Boanerges Mowther, Esq.) His rotund body and slim legs casting the perfect shadow of a pair of bellows. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H

Origin Species, CH Bennett, man on holiday - cock
Cock-a-doodle-do. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of man on holiday from a cock. His nose is a beak, his beard once a cox comb

Artisans - Morocco
Moroccan street artisans, making decorative inlaid furniture items in wood and metal

A Turkish Tinker
A metal utensil manufacturer in Constantinople in his workshop. A Turkish Tinker, a mender of metal objects

Bartholomew Fair (1721)
Coloured, semi-circular illustration of Bartholomew Fair (1721), with small text giving the history of the fair, published by J. F. Setchel, London, c1820. HPF/5C/47

Turkish Gypsies - Metalworking
Turkish Gypsies at home. A girl operates a large set of hand bellows, whilst her father works metal on a small anvil next to their tent

Dr. Howard Demonstrating Resuscitation, Royal Humane Society
Engraving showing Dr. Howard, Medical Officer of New York Harbour, demonstrating his resusciation technique at the Receiving House of the Royal Humane Society, Hyde Park, London 1878

The Old Man & 3 Youths
THE OLD MAN & THREE YOUTHS Three young men question why an old man is planting saplings whose fruit he won t live to enjoy; life is uncertain, he may outlive them

Casting / Firing a Horse
The Newly approved method of casting and fireing. A horse is firmy restrained with ropes before branding with a hot poker

Varsity Style USA 1917
American Varsity style: S-B three-piece suits (narrow fit) with patch pockets, suit with a belted coat & bellows pockets, plus four suits in window pane checks with spats

Jules Ferry, French statesman
Jules Francois Camille Ferry (1832-1893), French republican statesman, Prime Minister, and President of the French Senate

Bellows and coffee grinders for sale at Souq al-Hamidiyya, Old Citys main covered market, Damascus, Syria, Middle East

Children / Fireside C1880
Four children sit round the fireside

Oliver Twist / Nancy
Nancy is revived by Fagin, the Artful Dodger and Oliver

Beehive on a Gatepost
A bee keeper in a suit smokes straggling bees back into their hive with the aid of a pair of small smoking bellows

Medical / Trepanning
A trepanning operation

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"Bellows: A Timeless Tool of Art, Music, and Industry" From the tranquil setting of The Tea Table to the bustling streets depicted by Harold Harvey, they have played a vital role in various aspects of human life. This illustration from Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson showcases the ingenious use in creating whimsical contraptions. Dating back to 1840, Thomas Linley and Sons were renowned manufacturers of circular bellows and portable forges. Their advertisement on Stanley Street in Sheffield speaks volumes about the importance of these tools in industrial settings and can not limited to factories alone; they also find their place among musicians. Whether it be the enchanting melodies produced by Northumbrian bagpipes or Lowland Scotch bagpipes, these instruments rely on carefully controlled airflow provided by bellows. Intriguingly, even pianolas owe their captivating tunes to this humble device. As explained in How Pianola Works (1912), air is pumped through perforated paper rolls using a system that involves none other than. . bellows. The versatility extends beyond music and industry. In Gillray's satirical artwork titled "Science, " we witness an alchemist at work with his trusty pair nearby - symbolizing both practicality and mystery. Venturing into unexpected territories, Swiss Cow Lowing captures our attention with its depiction of cows adorned with bells around their necks—a delightful blend between nature's melody and man-made innovation. Dressed to Kill (1912) takes us into the realm of fashion where elegant ladies flaunt feathered hats while utilizing handheld fans resembling miniature bellows—combining style with functionality. Meanwhile, a barbershop filled with monkeys and cats may seem peculiar until we recall The Monkey and the Cat fable—an age-old tale highlighting resourcefulness as monkeys employ makeshift bellows made from leaves to fan away pesky flies while getting groomed.