Designs Collection

The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. Sports Without Broad Acres by
The difficult problem of how to enjoy games and field sports when you live in a block of flats has triumphantly solved. The sixth in the series of Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson

The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson
Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film

An Ideal Home No. I by William Heath Robinson
The first in the series of the Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson. The illustrations from The Sketch depict ingenious space creating ideas for the spatially challenged home

An Ideal Home No. III. Space Economy At A Wedding Reception
The third of the Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson. The illustrations from The Sketch depict ingenious space creating ideas for the spatially challenged home

Da Vincis crossbow. Late 19th Century reproduction of a page from a notebook written by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), showing his design for a giant crossbow. Published circa 1894-1904

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

King of Hearts / Card
The King of Hearts

Bouncing Bomb
Plans for Operation Chastise drawn by Sir Barnes Neville Wallis for the bouncing bomb used in the raid known as the Dambusters in World War II Date: c. 1943

Playtime at Wimbledon. by William Heath Robinson
The new craze of Jazz Tennis caught in full swing by our extra special artist. A humorous illustration of tennis players dancing the foxtrot on a tennis court

Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
Mitchells Corn Palace, The Worlds Only Corn Palace at Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. The card notes that this building is redecorated annually at a cost of $10

The Sites of London, by William Heath Robinson
Humorous designs for London fancy dress parties by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson
Finely detailed colour illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a wedding feast amid a rural setting. Robinson would follow this image with two more in subsequent years

Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825
Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, the seat of Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1792-1850. Queen Anne style red brick house with slate roof and four brick chimney stacks built by architect Inigo Jones

Chinese wallpaper design depicting a woman holding a parasol and admiring the flowers on her porch. Date: 1922

Advert for Shelley Vogue China 1931
Shelleys Vogue shape coffee set, usual in yellow and black overlapping block pattern. Advertisement for new catalogue with Shelley china tea, coffee, morning and dinner sets. Date: 1931

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips

German Playing Card Pack
An assortment of playing cards: kings, queens and knaves

Flowers of July & August
Flowers of July and August

Eyeglasses for chickens patent, 1903 C024 / 3600
Eyeglasses for chickens patent, 1903. Artwork of a device designed by Andrew Jackson Jr. to protect the eyes of chickens from aggressive pecking by other chickens

Double bicycle patent, 1905 C024 / 3615
Double bicycle patent, 1905. Artwork of a double bicycle patent invented by Karl Lange. It was designed to perform a loop the loop stunts at circus performances

The Mandarin wallpaper design
Chinese wallpaper design entitled The Mandarin, depicting Chinese houses and many bridges crossing over the river. 1922

Cover design, Ovaltine ABC Rhyme Book - a happy family with a giant Ovaltine tin. Date: early 20th century

Cuadro Flamenco - Diaghilev Ballets Russes - Picasso
Two of the Andalusian dancers (Rojas and El Tejero) performing the Cuadro Flamenco - during the Ballet Russes performabce by Diaghilev at the Princes Theatre

Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
1562639 Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Coco Chanel in her own designs
Coco Chanel in the garden of her hotel in the Faubourg St. Honore in a cardigan suit made with a sleeveless jumper of her own design. Date: 1929

The Joker - Playing Card
A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells, playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jesters wand, attached to his belt. Date: 19th century

Rosie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rosie - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Morocco, Marrakech-Safi (Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz) region, Marrakesh. Colorful painted ceiling at Bahia Palace (Palais de la Bahia)

Art Nouveau Embroidery
Four art nouveau embroidery designs by Ann Macbeth, one of the most gifted designers of the influential Glasgow School. Date: 1902

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization. 1947. Mural Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Colony in the corridor of the north wall. Detail

Tattoo-artist, George Burchett, at work on a Tommy
A tattoo artist, George Burchett, in his shop near Waterloo station working on the forearm of a soldier, while a lady who has just received a tattoo of her own, admires his handiwork

Repeating Pattern - Art Deco Woman - black background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Art Deco Women - dark blue background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tea Cups. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

19th century Wallpaper
Williams Coopers Boyle & Co, grey and white patterned wallpaper, 1845 Date: 1845

James Watt Steam Engine Date: c. 1770

Royal Wedding 1947 - bride and bridesmaid dresses
A fairytale wedding gown by Norman Hartnell for Princess Elizabeth, in itself a tribute to British skill in design and workmanship

Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver
Gertrude Hermes (1901-1983) - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver 1940

Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3060378 Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1914 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Brailovsky, Leonid Mihhaylovich (1867-1937); The Museum of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Father William 4. Fuller & Richard - The Wonderland Postcards - Seven Designs Date: 1910

Father William 2. Fuller & Richard - The Wonderland Postcards - Seven Designs Date: 1910

Catalogue cover design, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons of Leeds and London, Latest Designs in Statue Series of chocolate box tops. Date: circa 1930s

Brochure cover, chocolate box designs
Brochure cover in blue, black and gold, chocolate box designs, Statue Series of box tops, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons, Statue Printing Works, Leeds, and Sentinel House, Southampton Row, London. Date: 1930

Repeating Pattern - Skeletons (white background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Heath Robinson Motorcars
Repeating Pattern - Wiliam Heath Robinson illustrations from How to be a Motorist - pale yellow background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Cork swimming suit patent, 1882 C024 / 3602
Cork swimming suit patent, 1882. Artwork of a device designed by Paschal Plant. This clothing item consisted of mesh or netted fabric with cork applied to the surface

Advertisement for Sanderson Fabrics -- sun-resisting and washproof. Also mentioning the Sanderson range of wallpapers. Showing two fabric designs arranged in the shape of a large flower

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"Exploring the Ingenious World of Designs: From William Heath Robinson's Kinecar to Da Vinci's Crossbow" Step into a realm where creativity knows no bounds, as we delve into the fascinating world of designs. Uncover the whimsical and imaginative creations that have captured our hearts throughout history. Take a journey back in time with William Heath Robinson's Kinecar, a marvelously intricate contraption that redefines transportation. Marvel at his Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, where sports thrive without vast expanses of land, showcasing innovation at its finest. Witness the brilliance of An Ideal Home No. I by William Heath Robinson, an architectural masterpiece that challenges conventional living spaces. And don't miss An Ideal Home No. III, which showcases space economy like never before - even at a wedding reception. Discover the artistry behind A Garden Guide as it reveals the delicate process of extracting weeds from a perfectly manicured lawn – proof that beauty lies in every detail. Unveil your royal side with King of Hearts/Card design and immerse yourself in Da Vinci's crossbow invention – an embodiment of Leonardo's genius mind. Join Playtime at Wimbledon by William Heath Robinson for a delightful glimpse into whimsy on the tennis court. Or marvel at Barnes Wallis' Bouncing Bomb design, revolutionizing warfare during World War II. Indulge in opulence with Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson; witness how celebrations can be transformed into grand spectacles through meticulous planning and stunning designs. Travel across continents to Pynes House in Exeter or Mitchell’s Corn Palace in South Dakota - two architectural wonders representing different eras yet equally captivating in their unique designs and can not just about aesthetics; they embody human ingenuity and push boundaries beyond imagination. So let us celebrate these remarkable creations that shape our world one ingenious idea at a time.