Compressed Collection

T class Submarine
Inside a British submarine: complex details of the craft in which our underwater crews live and fight. A sectional view of a boat of the T class, showing how machinery, torpedoes

Advert for Horlicks ration of malted milk tablets 1916
Restoring energy and vitality Horlicks malted milk compressed tablets, supplied in a air tight tin. 1916

LCC-LFB Fireman in his fire kit with new cork helmet
A London fireman in his fire kit, including the new style compressed cork helmet with its LFB crest, which replaced the traditional brass helmets used since the days of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed

Inflamed spinal discs, MRI scan
Inflamed spinal discs. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a side view of the spine of a patient with discitis. The front of the body is at left, the skull is at top

Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels
530610 Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel

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Compressed Tobies - aka Fingerprint Toby, Pair Date:

Dornier Do 32E ultra-light helicopter D-HOPS
the Dornier Do 32E was a simple, collapsible one-man helicopter from Germany powered by a BMW 6012L gas turbine, driving a compressor which supplied compressed air to the rotor tip jets

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Plastic waste on sorting conveyor belt in a recycling Date:

Picture No. 12479734
Bale of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

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Bales of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

Oxen train Australia New South Wales NSW probably 1920s taking compressed wool to the railway

Oxen taking compressed wool to railway station, NSW, Australia

American Helicopter XA-5 Top Sergeant
The American Helicopter XA-5 Top Sergeant having one of its AJ 8.75in rotor-tip mounted pulse-jet engines started, using an external compressed air source. Date: 1949

Dubarry et Cie Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Dubarry et Cie, London based perfumers. The image is a promotion of Dubarry's tablets of compressed bath salts, in a variety of scents. Date: circa 1917

ArrowHead
Drazen Sokac

Appareil pneumatique pour bains d air comprime (engraving)
3645727 Appareil pneumatique pour bains d air comprime (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appareil pneumatique pour bains d air comprime)

Horse drawn vehicle used to transport compressed gas in portable containers in the 19th
2662507 Horse drawn vehicle used to transport compressed gas in portable containers in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

New firefighters breathing equipment 1907
Firefighters wearing new breathing apparatus to protect them from inhaling fumes, lasting twenty minutes

Construction d une des piles du pont du Tay, en Ecosse, a l aide de l air comprime (engraving)
3645737 Construction d une des piles du pont du Tay, en Ecosse, a l aide de l air comprime (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr Antoine Prosper Payernes 19th century submarine steamboat
2662543 Dr Antoine Prosper Payernes 19th century submarine steamboat, termed a A PyrhydrostatA, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Firing a torpedo out of a tube
German sailors firing a torpedo out of a tube using compressed air. circa 1898

Boy advertising Fleischmann Yeast (chromolitho)
733102 Boy advertising Fleischmann Yeast (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy advertising Fleischmann Yeast.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The International Railway Congress (b / w photo)
1056350 The International Railway Congress (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Railway Congress, a Visit to Crewe)

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Joseph Whitworth (engraving)
815878 Joseph Whitworth (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Joseph Whitworth (1803-1887). English engineer and inventor

Napier Oryx gas generator turbine engine on the D. Napier & sons stand at the 1954 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. The Oryx was designed to power the Percival P.74 helicopter rotor which was driven by

Axial view of C5 showing herniated disk, compressed spinal cord and nerve roots
Disease, White Background, Illustration, Medical, Axial view, herniated disk, Compressed, Spinal cord, nerve root, Posterior, Anterior, longitudinal ligament, ligament, herniated, cervical vertebra

COMPRESSED AIR BLOWING
The introduction of compressed air for blowing glass put an end to the occupational ailment of glassblowers whose lungs were destroyed by their work Date: 1883

COAL / COMPRESSED FUELS
Manufacture of compressed fuels Date: 1884

EXACT TIME, FRANCE 1880
The unification and distribution of time using pneumatic chronometers, France - reservoirs of compressed air. Date: 1880

Picture No. 12479741
Employees of a waste facility on a conveyor belt Date:

Picture No. 12479740
Employees of a waste facility on a conveyor belt Date:

Picture No. 12479739
Manual sorting of plastic and metal waste in Date:

Picture No. 12479738
Manual sorting of plastic and metal waste in Date:

Picture No. 12479736
Bale of crushed PET bottles. Once collected, Date:

Picture No. 12479733
Bales of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

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Bales of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

Picture No. 12479730
Bale of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

Picture No. 12479729
Bales of crushed PET bottles. The plastic bottles Date:

Horse drawn turntable-ladder at LFB HQ, Southwark
The turntable-ladder was introduced into the London Fire Brigade in 1905 and could be extended to a height of 85 feet. The ladders were self supporting

Illustration depicting a tram driven by a compressed air engine, 19th century
Illustration depicting a tram driven by a compressed air engine

Lens Making, France
Making lenses from a glass sphere which has been blown using compressed air; at a French glassworks Date: 1896

Advert for John Pound & Co luggage case 1920
Advertisement John Pound & Co, compressed fibre cabin trunk, covered brown painted flax canvas, ladys purse and wrist bag. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904

Whale hunting vessel and factory by G. H. Davis
Floating whale factories: ships which reduce their prey to oil and by-products on the spot. A whale-hunting factory and its catcher vessels at work in the Antarctic

Tuberculosis of the spine, MRI scan
Tuberculosis of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 74-year-old patient with tuberculosis (TB) of the spine, or Potts disease

LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed

GLC-LFB Damaged compressed air BA sets
The compressed air set of a firefighter caught in a flashover during a fire, showing the heat and smoke damage caused to the set and the obscuring of the face mask by the heat damage

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"Unveiling the Power of Compression: From T-Class Submarines to Compressed Wool and More. " Step back in time to 1916, where an advert for Horlicks ration of malted milk tablets catches your eye. These compressed delights were a favorite among soldiers during World War I, providing them with a nourishing boost. Meanwhile, London's brave firefighters don their new cork helmets as they bid farewell to the traditional brass ones. The LCC-LFB Fireman proudly showcases his fire kit, complete with this revolutionary headgear that offers enhanced protection. But compression isn't limited to safety gear alone – medical advancements also benefit from it. An MRI scan reveals inflamed spinal discs, allowing doctors to diagnose and treat patients more effectively than ever before. Venturing Down Under, we witness oxen diligently transporting compressed wool to the railway station in New South Wales. This efficient method ensures that Australia's prized resource reaches its destination intact and ready for export. Innovation takes flight as we shift our focus towards American Helicopter XA-5 Top Sergeant. With its cutting-edge technology and compact design, this aircraft revolutionizes military operations by offering unparalleled mobility on the battlefield. Amidst all these fascinating discoveries lies Dubarry et Cie Advertisement Picture No. 12479200 – a captivating glimpse into the world of fashion and style. Dubarry's advertisement entices us with their exquisite products crafted using compression techniques that enhance comfort without compromising elegance. From submarines beneath the waves to helicopters soaring through the skies; from firefighters protecting lives to medical breakthroughs aiding healing; from wool transportation ensuring economic growth to fashionable attire embracing innovation – compression has truly shaped our past and continues shaping our future. So let us celebrate these remarkable achievements made possible by harnessing the power of compression across various fields – forever propelling humanity forward.