Friction Collection

Iliotibial running injury, artwork
Artwork (side view) of the muscles of the thigh showing iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) or iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS), a common injury to the thigh associated with running

Crisis at the Admiralty; Lord Fisher and Winston Churchill
Article detailing the friction between Lord Fisher and Winston Churchill during World War One. Previously they had been on very good terms but it is thought that the Dardanelles question

Engraving depicting an ingenious Indian Fire Drill, 19th century (engraving)
3522028 Engraving depicting an ingenious Indian Fire Drill, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting an indigenous Indian Fire Drill)

Engraving depicting a Gaucho using friction to create fire
3522000 Engraving depicting a Gaucho using friction to create fire; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gaucho using friction to create fire. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting an Inuit making fire by friction
3522009 Engraving depicting an Inuit making fire by friction; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Inuit making fire by friction. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of a cocoa bush shaded by a larger type of tree and cocoa beans lying in the sun to dry
532311 Representation of a cocoa bush shaded by a larger type of tree and cocoa beans lying in the sun to dry. 16th century (woodcut); (add.info)

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Making Fire, 1911. [Bushcraft demonstration: scout using a bow drill to start a fire]

Salvinia Effect of Salvinia natans
Scanning electron micrograph of leaf detail of Salvinia natans, a floating fern type plant which has superhydrophobic trichomes or hairs on the upper surface of its leaves

The wheel and matchlock combined, c. 1620, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619348 The wheel and matchlock combined, c.1620, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Stream-Lined Speed-Ship (litho)
2812559 Stream-Lined Speed-Ship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stream-Lined Speed-Ship)

Belfast, 1912, showing the football ground & Ulster Hall
Overhead drawing of Belfast, showing the football ground and the position of Ulster Hall. Illustration accompanied a feature in The Sphere reporting on Winston Churchills visit to Belfast in 1912

Friction and fulling mill for scouring cloth. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

The first electrician (chromolitho)
973961 The first electrician (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first electrician)

Indian Method of obtaining Fire by Friction (engraving)
2813495 Indian Method of obtaining Fire by Friction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Method of obtaining Fire by Friction)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady taking her bath (colour litho)
5198080 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady taking her bath (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady taking her bath)

The First Fire (engraving)
2813233 The First Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Fire. Illustration for Chatterbox (1890).); © Look and Learn

Prehistoric man producing fire (engraving)
962198 Prehistoric man producing fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric man producing fire)

Instruments Relating to the Discovery and Use of Electricity, From 1 to 15, No
XJF134161 Instruments Relating to the Discovery and Use of Electricity, From 1 to 15, No.1 Electrophorus; No.2 Condensing Electroscope; No.3 Leyden Jar

Stream-Lined Train (litho)
2812555 Stream-Lined Train (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stream-Lined Train. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

A Secret Society, Misumba, Lower Congo (colour litho)
2799231 A Secret Society, Misumba, Lower Congo (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Secret Society, Misumba, Lower Congo)

Lighting a fire by friction in primitive times (chromolitho)
2782636 Lighting a fire by friction in primitive times (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighting a fire by friction in primitive times)

Auto Mechanic Oils Car Date: 1950

An Indian obtaining fire by friction, 1894. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited. London, 1894]

Gown and town row, Oxford, 15th November 1845. A fight between locals and university students

Production of cocoa, 16th century. A cocoa bush shaded by a larger type of tree and cocoa beans lying in the sun to dry. In the left foreground a native is making a fire by means of the blister method

The Wheel And Matchlock Combined, C. 1620. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868
The Wheel And Matchlock Combined, C.1620. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Meteor, artwork
Meteor. Computer artwork of a meteor entering an alien planets atmosphere. Meteors are pieces of dust and rock which are heated by friction as they enter the atmosphere

Prehistoric use of friction to make fire
Humans discovering how to make fire in prehistoric times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch rover scout practising fire lighting in the traditional way -- by friction

Scout producing fire, Australia
A scout producing fire without matches or flint in New South Wales, Australia

Illustration of bicycle V-brake, brake pads being squeezed against the rim increasing friction

Illustration of ball bearing

Illustration of a space shuttle re-entering the Earths atmosphere. In order for the Space Shuttle to return to Earth it must shed 18

Concept of NASAs Mars Science Laboratory aeroshell capsule as it enters the Martian
Artists concept depicting the interaction of NASAs Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft with the upper atmosphere of Mars during the entry

A compact object, or a black hole, is seen ripping off gas from its sun-like companion that has filled its Roche Lobe. Gas from the star (called the donor)

Netherlandish 15th Century, The Hand as the Mirror of Salvation, 1466, woodcut, hand-colored in rose, green, yellow and gray; printed by friction in brown ink

Freedom of the Press, illustration from L Association Mensuelle, 1834
XIR162355 Freedom of the Press, illustration from L Association Mensuelle, 1834 (litho) (see also 741265) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

FIRE ESCAPE, 1884. A woman escaping from a burning building using a portable friction fire escape. American invention, 1884. Engraving, English, 1885

Family of New South Wales natives butchering a kangeroo, the results of their hunting expedition, preparatory to cooking. Chromolithograph from F Ratzel Volkerkunde, Leipzig 1885-1888

16th century woodcut showing cocoa bush shaded by a larger type of tree and cocoa beans lying in the sun to dry. Left foreground native is making fire by blister method

Gymnast applying rosin to hands C015 / 5897
Gymnastics. Close up view of a gymnast rubbing rosin into his hands. Rosin is a refined resin from pine trees and other conifers used as a friction-increasing agent to improve grip

Faradays static generator
Electrostatic generator. View of a glass cylindrical electrostatic generator, made by British scientist Michael Faraday (1791-1867). A silk pad that was draped over this cylinder is missing

Masai tribesmen lighting fire at edge of village, Masai Mara, Kenya

Car disc brake. This device is found inside a car wheel. The metal disc surrounds the hub of the wheel. The main part of the wheel and the outer tyre have been removed

Car exhaust, thermogram
Car exhaust. Thermogram of the exhaust pipes on a motor vehicle that has recently been running. The pipes are still warm from the hot gases which result from the combustion of its fuel

Meteor

Rumfords thermodynamics experiment. Count Rumford (1753-1814, centre), born Benjamin Thompson, was an Anglo-American physicist and reformer

Skid tester for car tyre tests
Skid tester for use in measuring the friction between vehicle tyres and the road surface. This device allows analysis of the mechanics of skidding

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"Exploring the Intricate Friction: From Running Injuries to Artistic Marvels" Friction, a force that permeates various aspects of our lives, can be both a hindrance and a catalyst for innovation. Take, for instance, the perplexing case of an Iliotibial running injury - an ailment caused by friction between the iliotibial band and the knee joint. This seemingly mundane occurrence highlights how even minuscule forces can have profound consequences on our physical well-being. In the realm of art and history, it has played a pivotal role in shaping events. The Crisis at the Admiralty witnessed Lord Fisher and Winston Churchill clashing with opposing ideas like two tectonic plates colliding. Their ideological friction ultimately led to significant changes in naval strategy during World War I. Nature too showcases mesmerizing instances of friction's impact. Consider the Salvinia Effect exhibited by Salvinia natans - tiny aquatic plants whose intricate surface structures reduce water resistance through air pockets created by microscopic hairs. This natural marvel demonstrates how evolution harnesses friction as an ally to enhance efficiency. The wheel and matchlock combined from 1620 exemplify humanity's ingenuity in utilizing friction for progress. As depicted in The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment published in 1868, this invention revolutionized warfare tactics by enabling soldiers to ignite their firearms swiftly using rotational motion against rough surfaces. Transportation also owes much to understanding and mitigating friction's effects. The Stream-Lined Speed-Ship lithograph illustrates mankind's relentless pursuit of reducing drag through streamlined designs - pushing boundaries towards faster journeys across vast oceans. Friction even finds its way into everyday life moments captured throughout history. A snapshot from Belfast in 1912 reveals bustling scenes featuring not only a football ground but also Ulster Hall where social interactions create sparks amidst societal frictions simmering beneath the surface. From ancient times to modern innovations, it has been harnessed for practical purposes.