Developed Collection

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

Zeppelin Train 1930S
The Rail Zeppelin, an experimental vehicle developed and tested by Franz Kruckenberg in 1930 - 1931. It was capable of speeds of well over 200 kilometers per hour. Date: 1930s

Carbine, Self-Loading, . 30 In M1
M1. 30 in self-loading carbine, 1942 (c); General Motors Incorporated, Inland Division. Developed as a carbine for issue to second-line troops and officers

The Great Western Railway terminus at Paddington Station
A view of the newly developed Paddington Station in London. It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel as the London terminus for the Great Western Railway

Blackburn YA. 1 Firecrest RT651
Blackburn YA.1 Firecrest RT651 at the 1947 SBAC Radlett air-show, parked next to the first prototype Boulton Paul Balliol VL892

Aveling and Porter Steam Roller UR1881, built ca 1929, at Ferndown in Dorset. (Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steamroller (road roller) manufacturer

Beagles
The beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound and was developed primarily for hunting hare. Artist: George Vernon Stokes Date: circa 1910

Sopwith 1. 5 Strutter developed for the RNAS
Sopwith 1.5 Strutter single-seat bomber developed for the RNAS in late 1915. Seen here is serial no. N5504. Date: circa 1915-1916

Sadlers Wells Interior
Rebuilt in 1765, this developed from a variety hall to a legitimate theatre, often of a spectacular nature as depicted here, with Poseidon riding the waves

Junkers Ju 87B -developed specifically as a dive bomber, it was effective as long as it flew with friendly fighter cover

Sopwith Baby for the Royal Navy was developed from the Sopwiths 1913 Schneider Trophy winner

Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505 (msn 41H/680085, ex XJ632 and G-9-356), on the line with armourers preparing the ADEN gun pack for removal

United States Air Force - Beechcraft QU-22B 69-7702 (msn EB-10) The QU-22B was developed as very quiet un-piloted relay station for the Igloo White movement detection system deployed on the Ho Chi

Aveling & Porter Steam Roller BY2185 (msn 2185), built 1886, of Croydon Corporation, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam Rally

Thailand - Bangkok cityscape view from Baiyoke Sky Tower

Colonial C-1 Skimmer N248B (msn 8), destroyed in a 1999 accident. The Skimmer was developed into the Lake LA-4 Buccaneer, via the C-2 Skimmer IV, after Lake Aircraft bought the design. Date: 1960s

Radioplane SD-1 surveillance drone developed from the OQ-19 family, seen on its zero-length launcher for JATO (Jet-Assisted Take-Off) boosted take-off. Date: circa 1953

London School Board
LSB offices on the Thames Embankment, London. circa 1870. Between 1870 and 1904, the LSB was the single largest educational provider in London and the infrastructure

WW2 Vickers Supermarine Stranraer
A photograph of a British WW2 Vickers Supermarine Stranraer long-range flying boat, developed for the Royal Air Force. Date: circa 1940s

Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H
Transland Ag-2 N8830H and N8831H, 1st and 2nd prototypes. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Transland Ag-2 N8330H, the first prototype in flight. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Royal Aero Club Mechanic armbands, Daily Mail Circuit
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely rare mechanic armbands from The Daily Mail Circuit of Britain Competition, circa 1911

Young Russian inventor Anatol M Josephs received the first US patent for a fully automatic photographic film developing machine

Scottish Mill Buildings
A pair of architectural perspective drawings which show various angles of old mill buildings in Scotland, to be developed into a crafts village with refreshment rooms

Beech Model H18 G-ASNX (msn BA-663), of the Cameron Iron Works Ltd. of Leeds, Yorkshire, at Gatwick Airport in April 1969

Slingsby T. 59F Kestrel 19 918
Slingsby T.59F Kestrel 19 918 (msn 1790, BGA 1683), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401. Date: circa 1981

Nord 1101 Noralpha F-BORO (msn 180), at Moulins, France on 28 July 1990. (The Noralpha is a French developed version of the wartime Messerschmitt Me 208, which was placed into production in France)

Turbo Union RB. 199 Mk. 104 engine
Turbo Union RB.199 engine assembly hall at British Aerospace Warton, with a Mk.104 destined for a Tornado F.3. The RB.199 turbofan engine with afterburner

EDOUARD EUGENE BRANLY (1844 - 1940), French engineer who developed wireless telegraphy. Date: 1923

The Amateur Photographer (colour litho)
3094537 The Amateur Photographer (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amateur Photographer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The world, regions commercially developed (colour litho)
3648932 The world, regions commercially developed (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world, regions commercially developed)

The world, regions commercially developed (colour litho)
3630823 The world, regions commercially developed (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world, regions commercially developed)

Illustration for The Male Body (b / w photo)
6001027 Illustration for The Male Body (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Male Body (Seen by the Camera Series)

Illustration for The Male Body (b / w photo)
6001021 Illustration for The Male Body (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Male Body (Seen by the Camera Series)

Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed (engraving)
1036826 Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed)

Slingsby T. 59J Kestrel G-BDWZ 7
Slingsby T.59 Kestrel 17 G-BDWZ BGA 2470 - 85 (msn 1867), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401

Orenco PW-3 A. S. 64143
United States Army Air Service - Orenco PW-3 A.S.64143, one of three built, developed from the Orenco D-2. Date: circa 1921

Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge by G. H. Davis 1924
Subsidence of Waterloo Bridge. Date: 1924

Jacobs Island
View of Folly ditch, Jacobs Island. Jacobs Island was a notorious slum in Bermondsey, London, in the 19th century, located on the south bank of the River Thames

Kodak Velox photograph wallet
Kodak Velox photo paper photograph wallet. circa 1940s

Churchill tank AVRE, la Breche d Hermanville
AVRE stands for Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers. This category was a collection of armoured vehicles, generally but not always, Churchill tanks

The new aspects of war, even scout dogs and horses are protected against asphyxiating gases (colour litho)
2808569 The new aspects of war, even scout dogs and horses are protected against asphyxiating gases (colour litho) by Beltrame

A flood of phosphorus (colour litho)
2809307 A flood of phosphorus (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A flood of phosphorus)

View of Oklahoma Avenue, April 1893 (b / w photo)
PNP246285 View of Oklahoma Avenue, April 1893 (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first capital of state; ); Peter Newark Western Americana; American

Illustration for The Male Body (b / w photo)
6001024 Illustration for The Male Body (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Male Body (Seen by the Camera Series)

The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving)
1047403 The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar)

William Penn (litho)
821122 William Penn (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Penn (1644-1718). Founder of Pennsylvania

Illustration for The Male Body (b / w photo)
6001022 Illustration for The Male Body (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Male Body (Seen by the Camera Series)

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"Unveiling the Art of Development: From Fashion to Warfare" Step into the world of development as Christian Dior meticulously sketches a fashion design in 1948, revolutionizing the industry with his visionary creations. Witness innovation take flight with the Carbine, Self-Loading. 30 In M1 rifle, developed to enhance accuracy and efficiency on the battlefield. Explore new horizons as Blackburn YA. 1 Firecrest RT651 soars through the skies, showcasing advancements in aviation technology that push boundaries. Marvel at architectural marvels like The Great Western Railway terminus at Paddington Station - an epitome of progress and urban development. Feel the power of industrial growth with Aveling and Porter Steam Roller UR1881, symbolizing how machinery transformed transportation systems worldwide. Immerse yourself in artistic excellence within Sadlers Wells Interior, where dance performances were developed to captivate audiences' hearts and minds. Experience military might with Junkers Ju 87B - a dive bomber specifically developed for precision strikes during World War II battles. Trace naval history as Sopwith Baby for Royal Navy emerges from its developmental stages, becoming an iconic aircraft serving maritime forces around the globe. Gaze upon Korea's vibrant nightscape captured by a satellite image - a testament to rapid urbanization and technological advancement shaping modern cities. Preserve cherished memories with a photographic print wallet; witness how photography evolved over time due to continuous developments in printing techniques. Travel back in time to Tenochtitlan - Mexico's ancient capital city - where rich indigenous cultures thrived amidst innovative agricultural practices and urban planning strategies Admire engineering brilliance embodied by WW2 Vickers Supermarine Stranraer seaplane that played a vital role in reconnaissance missions during wartime operations. In every corner of human endeavor lies evidence of our relentless pursuit towards progress. These diverse examples remind us that development is not confined solely to companies but encompasses various fields such as fashion, technology, transportation, arts, and architecture.