Folding Collection (page 6)

A large folding plate of the Great Theatre, 1680 (etching)
985980 A large folding plate of the Great Theatre, 1680 (etching) by Amato, Paolo (1634-1714); Private Collection; (add.info.: A large folding plate of the Great Theatre)

The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, c. 1600 (ink, pigment on gold
1069889 The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, c.1600 (ink, pigment on gold, pair of six-fold screens) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); 167x337.8x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Folding fan with the Birth of Venus, c. 1770s-80s (gouache on single silk leaf, straw
1069486 Folding fan with the Birth of Venus, c.1770s-80s (gouache on single silk leaf, straw, brass, metallic thread, bone, gilding, mother-of-pearl & paste gems) by Unknown artist

Folding fan with a scene of a visit to the wetnurse, c. 1780 (gouache on double silk leaf
1069484 Folding fan with a scene of a visit to the wetnurse, c.1780 (gouache on double silk leaf, brass, metallic thread, tortoiseshell, gilding, mother-of-pearl & paste gems) by Unknown artist

Folding fan with a scene of a Chinese court, 1850s-90s (gouache on double leaf paper
1069472 Folding fan with a scene of a Chinese court, 1850s-90s (gouache on double leaf paper, ivory, silk & brass) by Chinese School (19th century); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Folding and Gumming Envelope Machine, bys Raynor and Company (engraving)
1092684 Folding and Gumming Envelope Machine, bys Raynor and Company (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folding and Gumming Envelope Machine)

Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast, 1714 (engraving)
985754 Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast, 1714 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folding map of the North American Atlantic coast)

Pair of folding screens: Flowers of the Twelve Months, c. 1900 (ink & colour on paper)
3073958 Pair of folding screens: Flowers of the Twelve Months, c.1900 (ink & colour on paper) by Seitei, Watanabe (1851-1919); 174x360 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Rear of a Coromandel Lacquer Ten-Panel Floor Screen, 1719 (lacquered wood)
3702407 Rear of a Coromandel Lacquer Ten-Panel Floor Screen, 1719 (lacquered wood) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Kangxi Period (1662-1722); 239.4x495.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An assorted collection of eyewear and magnifiers (glass, tortoiseshell & metal)
3664722 An assorted collection of eyewear and magnifiers (glass, tortoiseshell & metal) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

English folding stool, fifteenth century (engraving)
3635707 English folding stool, fifteenth century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English folding stool, fifteenth century)

Rough Waves, two-panel folding screen, c. 1704-9 (ink, color, and gold leaf on paper)
3472191 Rough Waves, two-panel folding screen, c.1704-9 (ink, color, and gold leaf on paper) by Korin, Ogata (1658-1716); 146.5 x165.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Japanese

Illustrated Journalism: Machinery for printing the Illustrated London News (engraving)
583988 Illustrated Journalism: Machinery for printing the Illustrated London News (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated Journalism)

Vision Mediterranea, eleven-leaf screen, c. 1925 (oil on giltwood panel)
CH440567 Vision Mediterranea, eleven-leaf screen, c.1925 (oil on giltwood panel) by Sert y Badia, Jose Maria (1876-1945); 358x800 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish

Folding chair, c. 1620-50 (walnut)
5042997 Folding chair, c.1620-50 (walnut) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); 100x74.5x44.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Indian Tissue (engraving)
1608310 Indian Tissue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Tissue. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 November 1855)

A rare and important Momoyama period Christian folding lectern (shokendai) (wood)
1766603 A rare and important Momoyama period Christian folding lectern (shokendai) (wood) by Japanese School, (16th century); 36

Wonderful England: The Admiralty (colour litho)
5226034 Wonderful England: The Admiralty (colour litho) by Ames, Mary Francis (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Admiralty)

Folding stool, Eastern Empire (iron & bronze)
3710690 Folding stool, Eastern Empire (iron & bronze) by Roman, (2nd century AD); height: 49.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The X-form frame with five rings along one horizontal)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill (engraving)
1047888 The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill)

Homers Odyssey (engraving)
961851 Homers Odyssey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Pictorial Atlas to Homers Iliad and Odyssey (Grevel, 1892)

Calligraphy screens, 1818 (ink on paper)
1070667 Calligraphy screens, 1818 (ink on paper) by Bosai, Kameda (1752-1826); 172.4x388.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. James H

Folding fan with "Rinaldo and Armida, "after Francois Boucher, c
1069513 Folding fan with " Rinaldo and Armida, " after FranAzois Boucher, c.1734-50 (gouache & w/c on double vellum & paper leaf, mother-of-pearl, gilding & paste gems) by Unknown artist

The Washerwoman, from 34 Lessons of Images without Words
CHT173531 The Washerwoman, from 34 Lessons of Images without Words, early 20th century (colour litho) by Fau, Fernand (fl.1910) and Perrot

The Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
1064025 The Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stanley Cycle Show at the Agricultural Hall)

Folding fan with a courting scene, c. 1770-80 (gouache on double silk leaf, brass sequins
1069511 Folding fan with a courting scene, c.1770-80 (gouache on double silk leaf, brass sequins, mother-of-pearl, gilding & brass loop) by Unknown artist

Folding fan with a pastoral scene, c. 1770s (gouache & w / c on single vellum leaf
1069508 Folding fan with a pastoral scene, c.1770s (gouache & w/c on single vellum leaf, mother-of-pearl, gilding & paste gem) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 26.7x49.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art

Folding fan with a classical subject, possibly an allegory of marriage, c
1069499 Folding fan with a classical subject, possibly an allegory of marriage, c.1750s-60s (gouache on single vellum leaf, ivory, gilding, gouache & brass) by Unknown artist

Folding fan with "grisaille"scenes, c. 1780s (gouache on double silk leaf
1069498 Folding fan with " grisaille" scenes, c.1780s (gouache on double silk leaf, brass, metallic thread, bone or ivory, gilding, mother-of-pearl & paste gems) by Unknown artist

Desk, c. 1941. Creator: Ferdinand Cartier
Desk, c. 1941

Cherry Table, c. 1936. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Cherry Table, c. 1936

Gateleg Table, 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Gateleg Table, 1939

Gate-legged Dining Table, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Gate-legged Dining Table, c. 1939

Curved Stages
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Milad Eslamzadeh

Reading series
Eine Zeitschrift beziehungsweise ein Magazin liegt verdeckt auf der ersten Sitzreihe eines Stadions. A magazine lies hidden on the first row of seats of a stadium. . Bastian Kienitz

Infant shawls are packed and dispatched at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Inventors have the chance of showing their inventions to a board of judges who are selecting people to appear in the Inventors Club programme on television

Easter 1952 Thames River Scenes between Hampton Court and Windsor showing people enjoying the sunshine. April 1952

Aircraft Engineering Corporation Ace K-1 N69097. This single-seat biplane, powered by a 40hp Ace engine; was designed by Alexander Klemin (Professor of Aeronautical Engineering, NYU) and N W Dalton

Armstrong Whitworth Awana - J6860
Armstrong Whitworth Awana J6860. The Awana was designed in response to Air Ministry Specification 5/20 for a twin-engined Troop Carrying Aeroplane

In the folding room, busy workers checking, sorting and putting in order the pages, of the weekly Graphic, before it is sent out to the general public. Date: 1881

Two couples playing bridge around card table. (Photo by H
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two couples playing bridge around card table

Parasol, American, third quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, third quarter 19th century

Plate 40, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen &
Plate 40, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Still life. Creator: Unknown
Still life

Elegant Baby Carriage Date: 1883

Blue Baby Carriage

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"Folding: Unfolding the Versatility and Charm in Everyday Life" In an ideal home, where space is a precious commodity, the concept becomes paramount. Picture No. II showcases "The Folding Garden, " a marvel of ingenuity that transforms even the tiniest outdoor spaces into lush green sanctuaries. Step back in time to the swinging 1960s kitchen, where efficiency meets style with "The Folding Excelsior. " This innovative appliance revolutionizes meal preparation by seamlessly collapsing into a compact size when not in use. As sheep graze peacefully in Kensington Gardens, we discover a fan adorned with fairies – an enchanting reminder of how they are bring whimsy and magic into our lives. An exquisite black and white illustration captures the essence of functionality with a wall-mounted folding table. Its clever design effortlessly maximizes space while adding elegance to any room. Imagine being part of a large Italian picnic party, surrounded by laughter and delicious food. Foldable tables and chairs create an inviting atmosphere for friends and family to gather together under the warm sun. However, not all they are as idyllic as they seem. Sometimes fate takes unexpected turns like being arrested by an undercover police officer or witnessing Princess Kyra's dramatic life unfold against Russia's grand backdrop. Travel back further through history with Nanban Six-Fold Screen depicting the arrival of Portuguese ships for trade—a testament to how folding bridges cultures across oceans and centuries. Take flight alongside Fleet Air Arm's Grumman Martlet II - AM958 aircraft; its wings expertly fold during takeoff and landing—showcasing engineering brilliance that ensures safety amidst daring adventures at sea. Even mundane tasks gain charm when folded efficiently. At National Children's Home in Harpenden, Herts. , laundry day becomes playful as clothes dance on drying racks designed for maximum convenience without compromising on fun.