Compression Collection

Deltic engine, final gear is being fitted into a phasing gearing assembly

Atelier pour la dessiccation et la compression des legumes par le procede Chollet et Morel-Fatio (engraving)
2787561 Atelier pour la dessiccation et la compression des legumes par le procede Chollet et Morel-Fatio (engraving) by French School

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

Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving)
8655757 Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving) by French School

The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving)
969949 The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parts of a Bicycle)

The Harmful Effects of the Corset (Phenomenes chimiques de la respiration)
The Harmful Effects of the Corset (Phe nome nes chimiques de la respiration), illustration from La Vie Normale et la Sante by Dr Jules Rengade, pub. 1881 (coloured engraving)

Medical illustration showing carpal tunnel syndrome in the human wrist, and the surgical procedures associated with it

Medical illustration detailing thoracic outlet syndrome

Letterpress C in Vise

Block of Conglomerate Rock

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

Trummelbach Falls, Switzerland
Trummelbach Falls, in Lauterbrunnen, central Switzerland. These falls are part of a system that drains around 24 square kilometres from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau peaks in the Alps

Design Wall Decoration River God Putti carrying
Artokoloro

Illustration of folds forming in the Earths crust

Illustration of submarine sinking and rising through the use of compressed air

Illustrations of woman shouting showing sound waves and insets of vocal cords, rarefaction and compr

Illustration of air molecules compressed together creating sound waves

Illustration of the workings of an engine

TESTING MACHINE, 1878. A universal testing machine, used to test the tensile and compressive strength of materials, as exhibited at the Paris Exhibition, 1878. Engraving, American, 1878

Pteridosperms - Paripteris: Compression fossil in ironstone nodule

Mariopteris: Compression fossil

Archaeopteris: Compression fossil in limestone

Ginkgo: Compression fossil in mudstone

Sciatica, MRI scan
Sciatica. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the lumbar (lower back) spine of a 35-year-old patient

Spondylodiscitis, MRI scan
Spondylodiscitis. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 69-year-old patient with spondylodiscitis at the level of the T7-T8 vertebra

Spina bifida, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the spine of a 24-month-old patient with spina bifida

Fibrolipoma of the spine, MRI scan
Fibrolipoma of the spine. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the thoraco-lumbar spine of a 19-month-old patient

Dr. bolchs sphygmometer, circa 1880
Bloch sphygmometer dating from 1880 France. This was a compression device used for blood pressure measurement. The physician would place his finger over the patients radial pulse

Patterns in dolostone coastal rocks C017 / 8490
Patterns in dolostone coastal rocks. These lines, splits and shapes have formed in a flat dolostone bed of coastal rocks. They formed due to extension and compression forces acting on the rocks

Patterns in dolostone coastal rocks C017 / 8489
Patterns in dolostone coastal rocks. These lines, splits and shapes have formed in a flat dolostone bed of coastal rocks. They formed due to extension and compression forces acting on the rocks

Patterns in dolostone coastal rocks C017 / 8488
Patterns in dolostone coastal rocks. These lines, splits and shapes have formed in a flat dolostone bed of coastal rocks. They formed due to extension and compression forces acting on the rocks

Formation of fossil fuels, artwork C017 / 8034
Formation of fossil fuels. Computer artwork showing how fossil fuels, such as coil, oil and gas, are formed. Fossil fuels are rich in hydrocarbons

Paraffin press, 1889 C013 / 8779
Paraffin press. 19th-century artwork of a machine used to produced solid paraffin wax from the paraffin distillate produced from crude oil

Petrol engine combustion. Computer artwork of an internal combustion engine cylinder. The piston (lower right) is moved up and down by the combustion (burning) of fuel

Petrol engine. Computer artwork of an internal combustion engine cylinder. The piston (lower right) is moved up and down by the combustion (burning) of fuel

Potts disease. Coloured X-ray of the spine of a patient with Potts disease, or tuberculosis (TB) of the spine. The vertebrae (brown blocks) have become compacted and inflamed (red, yellow)

Osteoporosis of the back, X-ray
Osteoporosis of the back, coloured X-ray. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density is reduced, weakening the bones and making them susceptible to fractures

Spinal osteoporosis, X-ray
Spinal osteoporosis. Coloured X-ray of the lumbar region of the spine of an elderly female patient with osteoporosis. The bones have lost their density and have become porous and fragile

Raplee Anticline, Utah
In structural geology, an anticline is a fold that is convex up and has its oldest beds at its core. On a geologic map, anticlines are usually recognized by a sequence of rock layers that are

Decaying leaves for compost. Decaying oak leaves (Quercus robur) in a wire container. Once these leaves have decayed, they can be used as a compost known as leaf mould

Large output pinion - Deltic engine
Two fitters assemble the large output pinion into the phasing gear case of a Deltic engine Date: 1960

Deltic assembly, in the background are Deltics on revolving cradles

Machine shop, Deltic production, left gearcutting and grinding bay, right machining connecting rods

Liverpool works, general turning and gear grinding lanes
Liverpool works, general turning line on the left, gear cutting and grinding on the right

A Pressing Engagement
Gentleman demonstrating a simple device for the correction of neglected figures in time for the dancing season. Illustration by William Heath Robinson

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

Compression of Head
Compression of the head: a child, wrapped in swaddling clothes, fixed under a head press

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Compression is a powerful force that can be found in various aspects of our lives. From the intricate workings of a Deltic engine, where every part fits together with precision, to the final gear being fitted into place, compression plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operation. In an atelier dedicated to the dessiccation and compression of vegetables using the Chollet et Morel-Fatio process, we witness how this technique preserves their freshness for longer periods. This engraving captures the essence as it transforms ordinary produce into long-lasting sustenance. Moving on to medical illustrations, we see how inflammation affects spinal discs through an MRI scan. The image reveals how pressure builds up within these delicate structures, causing discomfort and pain. Similarly, carpal tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome are depicted through detailed illustrations showcasing how nerves and blood vessels experience compression in specific areas of our bodies. However, not all forms have positive effects. G. H. Davis's depiction of a whale hunting vessel and factory reminds us of the harmful consequences inflicted upon marine life due to human activities driven by profit-driven motives. Shifting gears towards everyday objects like bicycles, an engraving showcases different parts intricately compressed together to create a functional whole. It serves as a reminder that even simple mechanisms rely on precise compression for efficient performance. The corset has been both praised for its ability to shape feminine figures and criticized for its detrimental effects on health. In "Phenomenes chimiques de la respiration, " we learn about the harmful consequences caused by excessive chest compression from tight corsets - restricting breathing patterns and impacting overall well-being. Letterpress enthusiasts will appreciate seeing the letter "C" tightly clamped in a vise – symbolizing both physical pressure applied during printing processes but also metaphorical constraints faced when working with limited resources or time constraints. On another medical front, tuberculosis manifests itself even within our spines as revealed by MRI scans.