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Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson
The Pilsener Pump for tapping the enemys beer; another hilariously convoluted contraption to foil the enemy during World War I from William Heath Robinson

BLACK CAT
CHAMPION BLACK CAT This large, fluffy cat lies comfortably. Owned by Captain St Barbe. Date: 1935

Teddy and The Tiger
Portrait oil painting of a young girl in a blue shirt dress and brown shoes and socks, she is seated, clutching her leg, sat, seeimingly comfortably on a tiger skin rug. Date: circa 1930

Frank M Elgood, Architect (litho)
3652292 Frank M Elgood, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank M Elgood, Architect)

Reginald Morphew, Architect (litho)
3652269 Reginald Morphew, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reginald Morphew, Architect)

Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092503 Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town)

How to Sit Down without Chairs (engraving)
3627684 How to Sit Down without Chairs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to Sit Down without Chairs)

Woman in a Wheelchair Date: 1948

CAT IN BASKET
Two fluffy Chinchillas cats lie comfortably on a table, one in a basket. Date: 1938

SMALL TABBY KITTEN
This tiny tabby kitten lies comfortably. Date: 1935

A young baby on a fur-covered seat
A happy young baby (Peter Fuller) sitting very comfortably on a fur-covered seat. 1916

Exploring with Airships
The airship will enable explorers to get to remote places easily and comfortably, avoiding lions and bears though it will not enable them to avoid heat and cold

Hassan I (1836-1894). Sultan of Morocco between 1873 and 1894, member of the Alaouite dynasty. The Sultan receives a dispatch. 19 th century engraving R. Caton Woodville. Colored

Suffragette The Ideal Husband. Suffragette sits comfortably in arm chair reading votes for women paper while ideal husband does all the washing. Date: circa 1910

Hassan I (1836-1894). Sultan of Morocco between 1873 and 1894, member of the Alaouite dynasty. The Sultan receives a dispatch. 19 the century engraving R. Caton Woodville. Colored

Pischoff Monoplane
A far-sighted design from a notable pioneer, the pilot - in this case Landron - being seated comfortably beneath the wing Date: circa 1909

Dining Room on board an Emigrant Ship, 1852
Engraving purportedly showing the dining saloon of a British Government emigrant ship, 1852. It was reported that this room comfortably accomodates six hundred people

Astor Family Yacht
The private steam yacht of the Astor family. It is quite comfortably fitted out

Bradlaugh Incarcerated
CHARLES BRADLAUGH imprisoned, quite comfortably, in the Clock Tower prison in the Houses of Parliament, London. Date: 1833 - 1891

Tabby in Garden
This large tabby cat sits comfortably in the garden enjoying the sun

Robert Cecil Salisbury
ROBERT CECIL, earl of SALISBURY - statesman instrumental in setting James I on the English throne, for which he was comfortably rewarded. - with his autograph Date: 1563 - 1612

4 Blue Persian Kittens
Four blue persian cats lie comfortably

Passengers in Argosy
Passengers comfortably installed in an Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth Argosy air liner from Croydon to continental Europe

Lady Rider in Race
Mrs Thornton races against Mr Flint at Knavesmire, Yorkshire, and would have won comfortably but for an accident to her saddle, all agreeing she deserved to win

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"Finding Comfort in the Unconventional: A Journey through Heath Robinson's Rejected Inventions" Step into a whimsical world where comfort takes on unexpected forms, as we explore the rejected inventions of Heath Robinson. From a mischievous black cat to an unlikely duo of an elephant and its rider, these imaginative creations redefine what it means to be comfortably at ease. Intriguingly, one invention captures our attention—a teddy bear fearlessly lounging beside a majestic tiger. The juxtaposition of softness and strength reminds us that true comfort lies in embracing both sides of life's spectrum. As we delve deeper into this captivating journey, we stumble upon an enchanting gas light and coke company advertisement. Its warm glow invites us to bask in the cozy ambiance it creates—an embodiment of comfort itself. Moving forward, Kodak's advertisement transports us back to cherished memories captured on film. It serves as a reminder that nostalgia can bring immense comfort during challenging times—rekindling joy with every glance at those frozen moments. The lithographs by architects Frank M Elgood and Reginald Morphew unveil architectural wonders designed with utmost thoughtfulness towards human well-being. These structures offer not only physical shelter but also spaces crafted for emotional solace—a testament to their commitment to providing ultimate comfort. A monochrome photograph depicting Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town catches our eye next. Against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery, this grand establishment stands tall as a sanctuary for weary travelers seeking respite from their journeys—a haven where tranquility meets luxury. Curiously, an engraving titled "How to Sit Down without Chairs" challenges conventional notions of seating arrangements altogether. This clever innovation encourages us to think outside the box when seeking relaxation—proving that even without chairs, true comfort can still be found if we dare venture beyond traditional boundaries. Lastly, a poignant image from 1948 portrays a woman gracefully maneuvering her wheelchair—an embodiment of strength and resilience.