Draining Collection

Tunnel Pump
1837: Pumps draining the Kilsby Tunnel of quick sand during construction of the London - Birmingham Railway. Original Artwork: Lithograph by J C Bourne after a drawing by the same

Drunk man amazed his tankard contains beer and not coffee
In the Bars and Streets. Cartoon drawing by Phil May depicting a very drunk man amazed that his tankard contained beer and not coffee

Illustration depicting a 19th century, draining (drainage) plough and different drain types
5311486 Illustration depicting a 19th century, draining (drainage) plough and different drain types; (add.info.: Date: 1862); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A salad drainer
5307352 A salad drainer.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a salad drainer which was used to drain excess water from lettuce and other salad vegetables. Dated 19th century)

A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel
5310952 A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

How mines were ventilated
How the mines were ventilated and drainer. One of the reasons for the mine strike of 1912 was the poor maintenance of ventilation and draining of the mines

Advert, Parkes steel digging forks and draining tools
Advert, Messrs Burgess and Key, wholesale agents for Parkes steel digging forks and draining tools Date: 1856

Still Life with Peacocks, c. 1639 (oil on canvas)
3545927 Still Life with Peacocks, c.1639 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 145x135 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Draining the Serpentine, Hyde Park (engraving)
1104292 Draining the Serpentine, Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Draining the Serpentine, Hyde Park)

Fuchsia Wheat (colour litho)
2798215 Fuchsia Wheat (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fucense wheat. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 17 September 1899.); © Look and Learn

Arrangement of water piping and draining pipes. Annotated diagram, with notes for Miss England III. Date: 1932

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of
CHT176053 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of peritoneal fluid with a canula on a patient suffering from dropsy

Afforestation workers draining ground planted with young trees in Glen Finart, Argyll (b / w photo)
6022733 Afforestation workers draining ground planted with young trees in Glen Finart, Argyll (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A US Federal Agent oversees the destruction of beer kegs during the American Prohibition
PNP252066 A US Federal Agent oversees the destruction of beer kegs during the American Prohibition era (1920-33) (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Exhumation of the Mastodon, 1806 (oil on canvas)
XTD20166 Exhumation of the Mastodon, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 127x158.7 cm; Peale Museum, Philadelphia, PA

The new Fucense Wheat (colour litho)
2798210 The new Fucense Wheat (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Fucense Wheat)

Draining off camphor oil, Formosa (Taiwan)
The islands main industry, draining off camphor oil, Formosa (now Taiwan), which was at this time a Japanese province. After the camphor has crystallised

The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho)
1038705 The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon)

The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra (engraving)
1038338 The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra)

Gigantic Steam-Engine for Draining the Haarlem Lake (engraving)
1617370 Gigantic Steam-Engine for Draining the Haarlem Lake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gigantic Steam-Engine for Draining the Haarlem Lake)

Views in Florida, USA (engraving)
1041221 Views in Florida, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Florida, USA)

Leather, Parchment, and Glue (engraving)
5221735 Leather, Parchment, and Glue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather, Parchment, and Glue)

Happy Hour Date: 1947

Draining Mill, Lincolnshire, 1810, (1947). Creator: John Sell Cotman
Draining Mill, Lincolnshire, 1810, (1947). Wooden pumping windmill beside a dyke in the Fens. Picture in the British Museum, London. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C. P. Skilton

Newcomens steam engine for draining mines, 1956. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712

Draining the Serpentine River, Hyde Park, London, 1869. From The Illustrated London News (1869)

Draining plans, 1803. Artist: J Pass
Draining plans, 1803

Engraving depicting a mole draining plough, draining tools, and various drains
Engraving depicting a mole draining plough (top), draining tools, and various types of drains. Dated 19th Century

Aerial View Of Patterns Made By Water Draining Over The Silt Mud Flats Along Cook Inlet, South-Central Alaska; Alaska, United States Of America

Two American Beavers (castor canadensis) building dam, one perched on top of dam and another in water, side view

Draining and rinsing pasta in a colander

The Draining of the Pine Juice, Arcachon, France. Moore, James 1819 - 1883

Francis 4th Earl Bedford
FRANCIS RUSSELL, fourth earl of BEDFORD statesman, built square at Covent Garden, did a lot of draining, depicted in armour Date: 1593 - 1641

Francis Russell, Bedford
FRANCIS RUSSELL, fourth earl of BEDFORD statesman, built square at Covent Garden, did a lot of draining Date: 1593 - 1641

Source Size = 3953 x 2504
Agricultural Draining Match on the Duke of Sutherlands Estate at Trentham, Staffordshire

The plan, or a scene in the French cabinet, Sepr. 1779, [London : 1779 Sept. ], 1 print
The plan, or a scene in the French cabinet, Sepr. 1779, [London : 1779 Sept.], 1 print : etching. Cartoon shows Benjamin Franklin standing, center

Road Making, and Draining the Land, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1890 Engraving

Picture No. 10755805
Strip cultivation on the Lassithi plateau, East Crete. Good example of a polje, or internally-draining valley amongst limestone mountains. Date:

Rag-and-chain pump for draining a mine operated by men in treadmill. From Agricola (George Bauer) De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Various pumps for draining ships. 82: Chain pump. 84: Suction pump. 85: Force pump. From Encyclopaedia Londinensis, (London, c1816). Engraving

Draining mine workings with a bank of three suction pumps. As the men turn the shaft the cams, B, connect with tappets. A, on the piston rods, C

Draining a mine using a duplex suction pump. The box ABCD, shown in detail on the right, contained the crank which operated the piston

Draining a mine by means of a suction pump. The man in the top right of the picture is operating the piston of the pump by raising

The Plan, Or A Scene In The French Cabinet, Sepr. 1779, [london : 1779 Sept.], 1 Print : Etching. Cartoon Shows Benjamin Franklin Standing, Center

Road Making, And Draining The Land, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1890 Engraving

Farmer repairing old blocked drain in upland meadow using mini digger and spade, Cumbria, England, May

View of polje, inward-draining basin habitat, Askyfou Plateau, White Mountains, Crete, Greece, April

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"Unveiling the Hidden Depths: Exploring the Art of Draining" From ancient tunnels to modern plumbing, it has played a vital role in various aspects of our lives. The invention of the Tunnel Pump revolutionized underground infrastructure, ensuring efficient drainage systems for cities worldwide. In a comical twist, a drunk man once found himself amazed when his tankard contained beer instead of coffee. It seems even he couldn't escape the allure of this refreshing drink. Ventilation was crucial in mines to prevent suffocation and maintain safe working conditions. Discovering how mines were ventilated sheds light on the ingenuity and dedication of those who worked tirelessly beneath the earth's surface. Advertisements from yesteryears showcased Parkes steel digging forks and draining tools as essential equipment for any gardening enthusiast. These tools allowed individuals to transform their landscapes by efficiently managing water flow. Dr Sangrado's unconventional methods caught attention in 1803 with his publication "Curing John Bull of Repletion. " This hand-coloured etching depicted an intriguing scene where draining excess fluids became synonymous with healing. Artistic masterpieces like "Still Life with Peacocks" captured nature's beauty while subtly alluding to its cyclical patterns—water flowing through rivers, nourishing life before eventually evaporating into thin air—a mesmerizing portrayal indeed. The Serpentine at Hyde Park witnessed its fair share of transformations over time. An engraving depicting its draining process showcases human intervention shaping natural spaces according to societal needs—an ever-evolving relationship between man and nature. Fuchsia Wheat, immortalized through colour lithography, brings forth vibrant hues that symbolize vitality amidst drained surroundings—a testament to resilience and adaptation in challenging environments. An arrangement showcasing water piping alongside draining pipes highlights mankind's quest for effective water management systems throughout history—ensuring access while preventing flooding or wastage. Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.