Convenience Collection (page 6)

access, ai, ar, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, book, color image, communication
Cyborg woman teaching girl with book

animals, atm, banking, bizarre, cash machine, cloud, color image, concept, convenience
People and ogre waiting to use ATM

Victorian scrap - Marriage of Convenience - Wife. late 19th century

Rest Room, Grundys Redwood Terraces, California, USA
He and She Rest Room, Grundys Redwood Terraces, Redwood Highway, California, USA. Date: late 1930s

Men at coastal storage hut
Men at a coastal storage hut with figureheads from ships on display. Date: circa 1930s

Solitary shop at Westwood, California, USA
The solitary Westwood Bakery & Grocery shop, Westwood, California, USA. Date: 20th century

Boy buying food from a travelling shop parked alongside a public convenience. Date: 1920s

access, car park, cloud, color image, communication, concept, concrete, connection
Cloud floating in parking garage

access, cloud, color image, communication, concept, connection, convenience, copy space
Cloud floating in forest

access, ar, augmented reality, beaming, blue background, close up, color image, communication
Surgeon using virtual reality helmet

access, ar, augmented reality, beaming, chair, color image, communication, computer graphic
Woman floating in sphere wearing virtual reality helmet

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Woman with tattoos wearing virtual reality helmet

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Female cyborg examining older woman on table

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Man wearing long coat using virtual reality helmet

Three people going up an escalator

Illustration of radiator thermostat

Digital illustration of wall-mounted tool storage board with outlines

Digital Illustration of duct above cooker hood in domestic kitchen

Black and white illustration of paint sprayer

Digital image sequence showing how hot, and cold, water moves sideways and above from central heating boiler to heat radiators and bath water

Black and white illustration of freezer being stocked with meals in single portions

Black and white illustration of an apron with pockets, holding small items like scissors

Black and white illustration of hand inserting drinking straw in lid of disposable cup

Black and white illustration of removing mug of frothy milk from microwave

Illustration of a man in a wheelchair approaching an automatic door with sensor beam

Parking Garage in downtown Portland Oregon at Night

Mrs. Robert Bacon, a farm wife in Knox County, Tennessee, using electrical appliances in her home (a fan, an iron)
TENNESSEE: FARM WIFE, 1942. Mrs. Robert Bacon, a farm wife in Knox County, Tennessee, using electrical appliances in her home (a fan, an iron)

A young woman operating a holographic control center
A young woman in command of operations on a spaceship uses a hologram to carry out maneuvers in space

A woman in military uniform using a holographic control center on an alien planet

World War II propaganda poster of a soldier overlooking a man at the gas pump
Vintage World War Two propaganda poster featuring a soldier overlooking a man, filling up his car at the gas pump. It reads, Are You Playing Square?

In the Mail Train for London (First Stage of the Journey), which was Stopped For
In the Mail Train for London (First Stage of the Journey), which was Stopped for our Convenience, I was Fortunate Enough to Obtain a Short Nap, 1888 Engraving

IDEAL IRONER, 1905. American magazine advertisement, 1905

Circular stairs on old building

Continental Bus
11th July 1928: A special bus to take passengers between Londons Kings Cross and Victoria stations for the convenience of continental-bound travellers from the North of England

The Giralda of the cathedral of Seville at night
It was a former minaret that was converted to a bell tower. It is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Cloce up of finger on ipad / tablet
Finger print on touch screen

Steam heating boiler, wood engraving, published in 1880
Steam heating boiler for a heating system in home with two boiling tubes, cross section: A) floater with alarm whistle; B) boiling tube; C) hull of the boiler; E) water supply pipe; F

Europe, France, Paris. Line of bicycles for rent in the Velib bike transit system
France, Paris. Line of bicycles for rent in the Velib bike transit system. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Urinal with a pretty tiled blue wall

Brightly coloured toilet with colourful decoration in Little India in Singapore, Republic of Singapore

Scenic world katoomba skyway
Skyway crosses above Jamison Valley at Scenic World at Katoomba in Blue Mountains New South Wales, Australia

Cartoon from Punch London 1873, telling the British public that they must learn to love canned meat from Australia

Filling and soldering cans of food. Wood engraving Paris c1870

Diatetics. John Lawson Johnston (d1900), Scottish born businessman. In about 1863 Johnston developed a beef extract, at first known as liquid beef but later named Bovril, a named derived of Bos

Trade card for the Fairbank Canning Company, Chicago, Illinois, c1890. Lion Brand corned beef. In background, cattle are entering abattoir and canning factory. Chromolithograph

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"Embracing the Era of Convenience: From Tupperware Parties to Maglev Trains" Step back in time to the 1950s, where American homes buzzed with excitement during Tupperware parties. These gatherings epitomized convenience, as homemakers reveled in the innovative storage solutions that simplified their lives. Captured in an advertising photograph, this snapshot showcases how convenience became a cherished aspect of everyday life. However, not all aspects of life were as convenient. In contrast, an unhappy marriage reminds us that even amidst progress and modernity, personal relationships can still be challenging and complex. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder that convenience does not always extend to matters of the heart. Fast forward to present times and witness another marvel – the world's first commercial Magnetic Levitation Train (Maglev). Whisking passengers from Shanghai International Airport to Pudong at incredible speeds, this technological wonder revolutionizes travel by eliminating friction and offering unparalleled efficiency. Meanwhile, underground straphangers navigate bustling subway systems with ease. The interconnectedness between stations allows commuters to seamlessly traverse cities without hassle or delay. Convenience becomes second nature for those who rely on public transportation daily. Venturing further into Europe's charm-filled streets brings us to Spain's Camino de Santiago. Here we find scallop shells adorning water fountains – symbols representing pilgrims' journeys along this historic route. As travelers quench their thirst under these decorative shells, they appreciate the thoughtful placement that adds both beauty and practicality. Airports also embrace convenience wholeheartedly; Schiphol airport in Amsterdam stands out with its travelators effortlessly transporting businessmen laden with luggage towards their destinations. This seamless transition exemplifies how airports have become hubs of efficiency catering to globetrotters seeking comfort amid their jet-setting lifestyles. In our exploration of conveniences past and present, we stumble upon a black-and-white illustration showcasing a wall-mounted folding table.