Drier Collection

Visit to Madeira - The Levada Tunnel
Black and white lantern slide of men being carried in hammocks out of the entrance of a tunnel built for a levada - an irrigation channel or aqueduct - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira

2011 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - JULY 31: A McLaren mechanic dries the pit box during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on July 31, 2011 in Hungaroring, Hungary. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas! Date: 1961

A few pasta dryers, including children, have hung long strings of spaghetti on dryers in a street in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Rows of maccheroni dryers in front of a factory in Torre Annunziata. The scene is enlivened by the employees of the pasta factory: some are posing, in the foreground, near the dryers

The preparation of fish near Noli, Province of Savona. The image shows some women preparing fish on drying racks. In the background, men and women are resting in the shade of a mat. Noli

Drying area of a macaroni company in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1907

Rows of maccheroni dryers in front of a factory in Torre Annunziata. The scene is enlivened by the employees of
3572372 Rows of maccheroni dryers in front of a factory in Torre Annunziata. The scene is enlivened by the employees of the pasta factory: some are posing, in the foreground, near the dryers

Sizing and Drying Machine, Witton Royal Carpet Factory, Wilton, nr. Salisbury, England. Date: circa 1950s

Cape Coast Castle and forts in 1873
Cape Coast Castle was the was the seat of British colonialism upto the time of the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

Advertisement, Amazon 37 Drying Tumbler, manufactured by James Armstrong & Co Ltd, London. 1957

Tumble Drier 1974
A modern tumble drier. Date: 1974

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves, being dried in solar drier, for use in herbal tea, in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

La Nina, artwork
La Nina. Computer artwork showing the path and effects of the La Nina climate pattern. La Nina is the cool phase of the El Nino/La Nina-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

El Nino, artwork
El Nino. Computer artwork showing the path and effects of the El Nino climate pattern. El Nino is the warm phase of the El Nino/La Nina-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

Accra and its coastline in 1873
Accra sketched in 1873, the year, when after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

Drying Machine
Several engravings illustrating an ingenious device for drying clothes; a forerunner of the fold-up telescopic clothes drier used instead of a line and pegs

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"Drier: A Journey Through Time and Utility" Step into the world of driers, where innovation meets necessity. From the enchanting Levada Tunnel in Madeira to the bustling pasta factory in Torre Annunziata, these captivating scenes unveil the diverse applications of driers throughout history. Intriguingly, our journey begins with a glimpse into domestic life as we marvel at The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine. Priced at a mere 39 guineas, this bargain brought convenience to countless households. Meanwhile, rows of maccheroni dryers stand proudly outside the pasta factory, enlivened by its dedicated employees who pose near these fascinating machines. Venturing further into industrial realms, we encounter Witton Royal Carpet Factory's Sizing and Drying Machine. Witnessing this impressive contraption in action reminds us of the intricate processes behind manufacturing quality carpets that grace our homes today. Fast forward to modern times; an advertisement for Amazon's 37 Drying Tumbler catches our attention. This technological marvel promises efficiency and effectiveness for all your drying needs – a testament to how far we've come since those early days. But they are not limited to practicality alone; they also play a role in preserving nature's wonders. In Transylvania's old Saxon village of Crit, stinging nettle leaves delicately dry under solar power for use in herbal teas. Here lies an example of traditional wisdom meeting contemporary sustainability practices. Artistic expressions find their place too amidst this narrative on driers. La Nina and El Nino artworks capture nature's contrasting forces through vivid imagery – reminding us that even natural phenomena can be influenced by drying patterns. As we conclude our journey through time and utility, let us appreciate how driers have shaped various aspects of human existence – from household appliances revolutionizing daily chores to preserving cultural traditions or aiding artistic endeavors. These humble machines continue to weave their way into the fabric of our lives, silently contributing to our comfort and progress.