Folding Collection (page 7)

Blue Baby Carriage

Grace Lane with fan
Edwardian actress Miss Grace Lane in C18th costume for an unspecified part holds a lace folding fan - this item being an essential part of a ladys toilet during this period. Date: circa 1905

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Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, A light sprinkling of snow makes it easier to see the complex rock formation of the south face of Mount Evan Thomas

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Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Castle Mountain a castellate formation of horizontal layers and verticle towers

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Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Complex rock structure of the Rocky Mountains in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

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Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Complex rock formation of the Rocky Mountains in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

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Transport, Air, Royal Navy Hawker Sea Fury at air show in RAF Culdrose

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Transport, Air, Royal Navy Fairey Firefly Fighter plane with F16 flying above at air show in RAF Culdrose

Two Girls folding up a striped blanket on the beach at Westgate-on-Sea in northeast Kent, England. Date: 1910s

The Princess Mary Caravan - The Caravaners at work. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

Virgin and Child, 1464 (oil on panel)
XIR20545 Virgin and Child, 1464 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); 100x52 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Studio Portrait of a woman in elegant shift dress and string of pearls - note the attractive folding table she is resting against... Date: 1910s

Misericords - Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, Worcestershire
Misericords in Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, Worcestershire. Most of the misericord carvings at Worcester Cathedral date from around 1379. Date: 14th century

In this small London flat use has been made of inexpensive furniture, 1940. Designed by John Trevor. Colour scheme suggests light and sun, the picture provides an exotic window, oil-paper lantern

Laundry work, Tennyson Street School, Battersea, London, 1907. One girl folds clothes on a table while another puts them through a mangle. Behind them a blackboard reads; Folding and mangling

Stacking finished brochures at a printers, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist
Stacking finished brochures at a printers, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Stacking folded Selmer musical instrument brochure pages next to the folding machine

A folding machine in a printworks, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. A female worker at work on a Camco folding machine

Appendix. - How To Fold Table-Napkins, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]

Members of the WaF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Members of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force packing parachutes during World War II.From Coastal Command

Folding Prints for Enclosure in Split Thalers, 1907
Folding Prints for Enclosure in Split Thalers. From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]

Circular table and folding screen, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Circular table and folding screen, 1911-1912. A table of various marbles, with chased gilt mounts and a folding screen of carved and gilt wood with silk panels

The Chair of Dagobert, 7th century, (1849). Made of gilt bronze, this was originally a folding chair. A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque

Hawker Osprey on the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, 1937. The Hawker Osprey was the carrier-borne version of the Hawker Hart biplane

Spoons, 16th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Spoons, 16th century, (1843). The larger, made of silver gilt, is made of three parts. The handle is a fork, the prongs of which fit into the back of the bowl

Folding machine room, printing works of the L Action Francaise newspaper, Paris, 1917. French postcard

Folding of rock strata, 1671. Diagram from Danish geologist Nicolaus Stenos Prodromus (1671), showing how rock strata can fold and give different formations

Sunday morning on the Union Pacific Railroad, USA, 1875. Singing hymns and sacred songs around the Harmonium

Maritime Telegraph, c1900. Sailors hoisting flags which have been assembled to convey a message to a nearby vessel. For centuries signals were sent from vessel to vessel using flags

Advert for Marmet prams 1937
Trade catalogue for Army and Navy Stores for an advert prams. 1937

A wooden ironing board in a cupboard in the wall; Parkland county alberta canada

A wooden ironing board coming out of the wall; Parkland county alberta canada

Man Paddling A Klepper Kayak On Byers Lake At Denali State Park. Mt. Mckinley Is Visible In The Background. August. Summer In The Interio Of Alaska

French mourning card, Sincere Sympathie, with embossed design and two black tassels. Date: circa 1880s

Two hanging baskets on a Christmas and New Year card
Two hanging baskets with flowers and foliage on a Christmas and New Year card, with a white tassel. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Tabby cats and kittens on a cutout greetings card, using a step ladder to climb a wall. Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card in the shape of a folding screen with four panels, decorated with scenes of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Date: circa 1890s

Dr N P Jewell at Bura Camp, Kenya, East Africa, WW1
Dr N P Jewell at Bura Camp, Kenya, East Africa, during WW1. Date: circa 1916

Advert for Lancaster & Sons bellows cameras 1890
Advertisement for 19th century bellows cameras, pocket combination aneroid barometers, selection of scientific equipment compound microscope, achromatic microscope

Early Photographc Cameras: 1. Studio Portrait Camera (Fallowfield) 2. Tripod Camera (Fallowfield) 3. Folding Hand Camera (Lizar) 4

Living room with painted panels by Eric Ravilious
Living room in Sir Geoffrey Frys flat in London, with folding door panels painted with tennis scenes by Eric Ravilious. Date: 1933

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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.